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Freeway Driving
Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways,
parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or
superhighways — are the safest of all roads.
But they have their own special rules.The most important advice on freeway driving
is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive
at the same speed most of the other drivers are
driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a
smooth traffic ow. Treat the left lane on a freeway
as a passing lane.
At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads
to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the
freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp,
you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine
where you expect to blend with the ow. Try to
merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed.
Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors, and
glance over your shoulder as often as necessary.
Try to blend smoothly with the traffic ow.
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed
to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it
is slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want
to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors.
Then use your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly
over your shoulder to make sure there is not
another vehicle in your blind spot.
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Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead
as you would when driving your vehicle without
a trailer. This can help you avoid situations
that require heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a
good deal longer when towing a trailer, you’ll need
to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle
before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with
one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just
move that hand to the left. To move the trailer
to the right, move your hand to the right. Always
back up slowly and, if possible, have someone
guide you.
Making Turns
Notice:Making very sharp turns while
trailering could cause the trailer to come in
contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be
damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns
while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider
turns than normal. Do this so your trailer
won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs,
trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden
maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a
different turn signal asher and/or extra wiring.
See your retailer if you need information.
The arrows on your instrument panel will ash
whenever you signal a turn or lane change.
Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also
ash, telling other drivers you’re about to
turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your
instrument panel will ash for turns even if
the bulbs on the trailer are burned out.
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Thus, you may think drivers behind you are seeing
your signal when they are not. It’s important to
check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are
still working.
Driving on Grades
Notice:Do not tow on steep continuous
grades exceeding 6 miles (9.6 km). Extended,
higher than normal engine and transmission
temperatures may result and damage your
vehicle. Frequent stops are very important to
allow the engine and transmission to cool.
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you
start down a long or steep downgrade. If you
don’t shift down, you might have to use your
brakes so much that they would get hot and no
longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce
your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce
the possibility of the engine and the transmission
overheating. If your engine does overheat,
seeEngine Overheating on page 334.
Parking on Hills
{CAUTION:
You really should not park your vehicle,
with a trailer attached, on a hill.
If something goes wrong, your rig could
start to move. People can be injured, and
both your vehicle and the trailer can be
damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill,
here’s how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into
PARK (P) for an automatic transmission, or
into gear for a manual transmission.
When parking uphill, turn your wheels away
from the curb. When parking downhill,
turn your wheels into the curb.
2. Have someone place chocks behind the
trailer wheels.
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Trailer Wiring
Additional wire length has been provided for
connecting trailer wiring to your vehicle. A loop of
ve wires is stored below the jack, which is located
on the driver’s side of the cargo area. The wires are
fused in both the underhood and instrument fuse
block. SeeInstrument Panel Fuse Block on
page 410andUnderhood Fuse Block on page 411.The wires do not have a connector and should be
wired to the trailer by a qualied electrical
technician. The technician can use the following
information when connecting a trailer wiring
harness to your vehicle.
Yellow: Left Turn Signal
Brown: Parking Lamps
Light Blue: Stop Lamps
Black: Ground Wire
Dark Green: Right Turn Signal
When connecting a trailer harness, be sure you
leave it loose enough so the wiring does not bend
or break, but not so loose that it drags on the
ground. Store harness below jack in the cargo area
when it is not in use. Wrap the harness together
and tie it neatly so it will not be damaged.
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Service........................................................ 304
Accessories and Modications................... 304
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 305
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 305
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.......................................... 306
Fuel............................................................. 306
Gasoline Octane........................................ 306
Gasoline Specications.............................. 306
California Fuel........................................... 307
Additives................................................... 307
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 308
Filling the Tank......................................... 309
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 311
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 312
Hood Release........................................... 313
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 314
Engine Oil................................................. 318
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 323
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 324
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
(2.2L L4 Engine).................................... 327Automatic Transaxle Fluid
(3.5L V6 Engine).................................... 328
Manual Transaxle Fluid............................. 330
Hydraulic Clutch........................................ 331
Engine Coolant.......................................... 331
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap............ 334
Engine Overheating................................... 334
Cooling System......................................... 336
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 341
Brakes...................................................... 343
Battery...................................................... 347
Jump Starting............................................ 348
All-Wheel Drive........................................... 353
Headlamp Aiming........................................ 355
Bulb Replacement....................................... 358
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 358
Headlamps................................................ 358
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps....... 361
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ... 362
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps...................................... 363
License Plate Lamp................................... 364
Replacement Bulbs................................... 364
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb to use, seeReplacement
Bulbs on page 364.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your retailer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and can burst if you drop or
scratch the bulb. You or others could be
injured. Be sure to read and follow the
instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps
A. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp
B. Low-beam Headlamp/Daytime Running
Lamp (DRL)
C. High-beam Headlamp
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To replace one of the headlamp bulbs, use the
following procedure. To replace the parking/turn
signal lamp bulb, seeFront Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps on page 361.
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 313for more information.
2. Remove the two screws from the top of the
front fascia and grille. They are inboard of
the headlamp assembly.3. Remove the two screws retaining the
headlamp assembly.
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Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps
To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp
bulb, do the following:
1. Follow Steps 1 through 6 underHeadlamps
on page 358to access the front turn signal
or parking lamp.
2. Turn the bulb to be replaced counterclockwise
to remove it from the headlamp assembly.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket assembly.
4. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket
assembly.
5. Insert the bulb assembly into the headlamp
assembly.
6. Turn the bulb assembly clockwise until
seated.
7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp
assembly.
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