Seating and Safety Restraints72
Seating 72
Safety restraints 74
Airbags 90
Child restraints 98
Tires, Wheels and Loading110
Tire information 114
Tire inflation 115
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 128
Vehicle loading 132
Trailer towing 138
Recreational towing 147
Driving149
Starting 149
Brakes 153
Transmission operation 157
Roadside Emergencies170
Hazard flasher switch 170
Fuel pump shut-off switch 170
Fuses and relays 171
Changing tires 181
Lug nut torque 190
Overheating 190
Jump starting 191
Wrecker towing 197
Customer Assistance198
Cleaning 209
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4. Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from under the hood orfrom the engine compartment.
• If steam is coming from the engine compartment: do not go near
the front of the vehicle. Stop the engine, then turn the ignition switch
to the ON position without starting the engine. The radiator cooling
fans will start to cool the engine.
• If neither coolant nor steam is escaping: open the hood and idle
the engine until it cools. If this does not lower the temperature, stop
the engine and let it cool.
5. Check the coolant level. If it is low, look for leaks in the radiator hoses and connections, heater hoses and connections, radiator and
water pump.
If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking, stop the
engine and call an authorized dealer.
See Adding coolant in theMaintenance and Specifications section. If
you find no problems, the engine is cool and no leaks are obvious,
carefully add coolant as required.
WARNING: When the engine and radiator are hot, scalding
coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause
serious injury. Do not remove the cooling system cap when the
engine and radiator are hot.
Note: If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats, have
the cooling system inspected. The engine could be seriously damaged
unless repairs are made.
JUMP STARTING
WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if
exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could
result in injury or vehicle damage.
WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin,
eyes and clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission
vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start
capability. Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatic
transmission may cause transmission damage.
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Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission
may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation.1. Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other
moving parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight
and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical surges. Turn all other accessories off.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery.
Note: In the illustrations, lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
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4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and
the fuel injection system. Do notuse fuel lines, engine rocker covers
or the intake manifold as groundingpoints.
WARNING: Do not connect the end of the second cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may
cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
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3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thebooster vehicle’s battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle’s battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearn its idle conditions.
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Clock adjustAM/FM Stereo ...........................19
AM/FM stereo CD ...............21, 24
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 .............................29, 33
Single CD ..................................21
Clutch fluid ..........................................255
operation while driving ..........161
recommended shift speeds ....162
Console ........................................57
Coolant checking and adding ..............237
refill capacities ........................241
specifications ..........................260
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................59
Customer Assistance .......198–199, 202
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................46
Dipstick engine oil .................................229
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................258
Driving under special
conditions ..................163, 166, 168 mud ..........................................167
sand .........................................167
snow and ice ...........................169
through water .................167, 169
E
Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................191
Emergency Flashers .................170 Emission control system ..........250
Engine ........................................264
cleaning ...................................210
coolant .....................................237
idle speed control ...................235
lubrication specifications .......260
service points ..................225–227
starting after a collision .........170
Engine block heater .................152
Engine oil ..................................229 checking and adding ..............229
dipstick ....................................229
filter, specifications ................233
recommendations ...................233
specifications ..........................260
Exhaust fumes ..........................152
F
Foglamps .....................................45
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......163 driving off road .......................165
electronic shift ........................164
indicator light .........................163
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................156
Fuel ............................................243 calculating fuel economy .......247
cap ...........................................245
choosing the right fuel ...........245
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................250
detergent in fuel .....................246
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................243, 245, 247
filter, specifications ................242
fuel pump shut-off switch .....170
improving fuel economy ........247
octane rating ...................246, 264
quality ......................................246
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running out of fuel .................247
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................243
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......170
Fuses ..................................171–172
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............245
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................247
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................170
Headlamps ...................................45 aiming ........................................47
bulb specifications ....................49
daytime running lights .............46
flash to pass ..............................46
high beam .................................45
replacing bulbs .........................50
turning on and off ....................45
Heating heating and air conditioning
system .................................42–43
Hood ..........................................224
I
Ignition ...............................149, 264
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................103
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................252
Instrument panel cleaning ...................................213 cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................46
location of components ............12
J
Jack ............................................181 positioning ...............................181
storage .....................181, 184–185
Jump-starting your vehicle ......191
K
Keys .......................................65, 70 positions of the ignition .........149
L
Lamps bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................49
daytime running light ...............46
fog lamps ...................................45
headlamps .................................45
headlamps, flash to pass ..........46
instrument panel, dimming .....46
interior lamps .....................49–50
replacing bulbs .........................50
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................48
Lights, warning and indicator ....12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........154
Load limits .................................132
Loading instructions .................138
Locks doors ..........................................65
Lubricant specifications ...........260
Lug nuts ....................................190
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Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 .............................29, 33
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs, specifications .......264
Special notice ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................260
Speed control ..............................59
Starting your vehicle ........149–151 jump starting ..........................191
Steering wheel tilting .........................................57
Stereo Single CD ..................................21
T
Tether anchors ..........................106
Tilt steering wheel ......................57
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Roadside Emergencies ...........181
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....128
Tires ...........................112–114, 181 alignment ................................120
care ..........................................117
changing ..........................181, 186
checking the pressure ............117
inflating ...................................115
label .........................................127
replacing ..................................118
rotating ....................................121
safety practices .......................119
sidewall information ...............123
snow tires and chains ............132 spare tire .........................182, 184
terminology .............................114
tire grades ...............................113
treadwear ........................113, 117
Towing .......................................138 recreational towing .................147
trailer towing ..........................138
wrecker ....................................197
Traction-lok rear axle ...............156
Transfer case fluid checking .........................258
Transmission automatic operation ...............157
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....157
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................257
lubricant specifications ..........260
manual operation ....................161
Turn signal ..................................48
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................266
Vehicle loading ..........................132 camper bodies ........................148
Ventilating your vehicle ...........152
W
Warning chimes ...........................17
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................228
Water, Driving through .............169
Windows power .........................................58
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