About Your Brakes....................278,280
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 280
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 390
Adding Fuel........................... 323
Adding Washer Fluid..................132,386
Additives, Fuel......................... 321
Adjustable Pedals....................... 134
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 379
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 383
Air Conditioning.....................239,241
Air Conditioning Controls................. 239
Air Conditioning Filter.................248,384
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 249
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............383,384
Air Conditioning System..........239,241,242,383
Air Pressure, Tires....................172,299
Airbag................................ 50
Airbag Deployment.....................56,60
Airbag Light.....................57,62,77,167Airbag Maintenance....................... 62
Airbag, Side..........................52,58
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain).............52,58
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm).................18,172
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 306
All Wheel Drive (AWD)................274,398
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 227
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........389,390,419
Disposal............................ 391
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 280
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............173,282
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System....................... 172
Appearance Care........................ 398
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Audio Systems (Radio).................191,209
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B-Pillar Location........................ 294
Brake Assist System...................... 285
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 285
Brake Fluid............................ 423
Brake, Parking.......................... 278
Brake System........................280,394
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 280
Fluid Check.......................395,423
Hoses.............................. 394
Master Cylinder....................... 395
Parking............................. 278
Warning Light.....................170,280
Brakes.............................280,394
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 261
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 74
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 129
Bulb Replacement.....................412,413
Bulbs, Light..........................78,412Calibration, Compass..................... 182
Capacities, Fluid........................ 419
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 323
Oil (Engine).......................376,377
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 390
Car Washes............................ 399
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............75,322
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 326
Catalytic Converter...................... 380
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............191,209
Cellular Phone.....................87,209,211
Certification Label....................... 326
Chains, Tire............................ 307
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 346
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 291
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)................................ 371
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 75
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Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......389,419,421
Corrosion Protection..................... 398
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 135
Cruise Light........................... 164
Cup Holder.........................151,403
Customer Assistance..................... 434
Customer Programmable Features............ 186
Data Recorder, Event...................... 63
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 129
Daytime Running Lights................... 126
Dealer Service.......................... 373
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 40
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 38
Defroster, Rear Window................... 250
Defroster, Windshield................77,240,246
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 130
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 370
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........191,209Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 127
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................374,375
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 360
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 391
Engine Oil........................... 378
Door Locks............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 30
Door Opener, Garage..................... 139
Drive Belts............................ 378
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 275
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water.............................. 276
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 230
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 250
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 86
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Electrical Power Outlets................... 149
Electronic Brake Control System
Brake Assist System.................... 285
Electronic Stability Program............... 286
Traction Control System................. 284
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 404
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 135
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 286
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 165
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 175
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 40
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 359
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 344
Jacking............................. 346
Jump Starting......................... 356
Overheating.......................... 345
Towing............................. 360
Emergency Trunk Release................... 40Emission Control System Maintenance......371,426
Engine.....................74,366,367,368,369
Air Cleaner.......................... 379
Block Heater......................... 258
Break-In Recommendations................ 74
Checking Oil Level..................374,375
Compartment................366,367,368,369
Coolant (Antifreeze).................388,421
Cooling............................. 388
Exhaust Gas Caution..................75,322
Fails to Start.......................... 257
Flooded, Starting...................... 257
Fuel Requirements..................... 319
Jump Starting......................... 356
Multi-Displacement..................... 283
Oil ...........................374,419,421
Oil Change Interval...............169,178,376
Oil Filler Cap......................376,377
Oil Filter............................ 378
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Oil Filter Disposal...................... 378
Oil Selection.......................376,419
Oil Synthetic......................... 377
Operation............................ 74
Overheating.......................... 345
Starting............................. 255
Temperature Gauge..................... 165
Engine Oil Viscosity...................376,377
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 61
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 320
Event Data Recorder...................... 63
Exhaust Gas Caution..............75,76,322,387
Exhaust System.......................75,387
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 85
Exterior Lighting........................ 123
Exterior Lights.......................... 78
Filler Location Fuel...................... 323Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 379
Air Conditioning....................248,384
Engine Fuel.......................... 379
Engine Oil........................378,421
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 378
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 344
Turn Signal......................78,127,166
Flash-To-Pass........................... 128
Flat Tire Changing....................... 346
Flooded Engine Starting................... 257
Floor Console.......................... 153
Fluid, Brake........................... 423
Fluid Capacities......................... 419
Fluid Leaks............................. 78
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 396
Brake............................... 395
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Cooling System....................... 388
Engine Oil........................374,375
Power Steering........................ 384
Transfer Case......................... 398
Fluids................................ 421
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 421
Fog Lights..........................126,168
Folding Rear Seat........................ 120
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 359
Front Suspension Ball Joints................ 385
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 398
Fuel................................. 319
Adding............................. 323
Additives............................ 321
Clean Air............................ 320
Conserving.......................... 178
Ethanol............................. 320
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 323
Filter............................... 379Gasoline............................ 319
Gauge.............................. 164
Hoses.............................. 393
Materials Added....................... 321
Methanol............................ 320
Octane Rating......................319,421
Requirements......................... 319
Saver Mode.......................... 178
Specifications......................... 421
Tank Capacity........................ 419
Fuel System Caution..................... 324
Fueling............................... 323
Fuses................................ 404
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 139
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............323,370
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 320
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 319
Conserving.......................... 178
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Heated Seats........................... 118
Heater............................... 239
Heater, Engine Block..................... 258
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 127
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 333
Holder, Coin........................... 153
Holder, Cup........................... 151
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 139
Hood Release.......................... 121
Hoses................................ 393
Ignition............................... 14
Key ...............................12,14
Ignition Key Removal..................... 14
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Indicator, Traction Control................. 284
Infant Restraint........................65,66Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 172
Information Center, Vehicle................. 175
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 83
Instrument Cluster.................162,163,164
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 161
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 402
Interior Appearance Care.................. 401
Interior Fuses.......................... 404
Interior Lights.......................... 128
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 130
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 348
Jack Operation.......................... 350
Jacking Instructions...................... 350
Jump Starting.......................... 356
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
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Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 50
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 127
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 41
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................68,70
Latch Plate............................. 42
Latches................................ 78
Hood............................... 121
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 319
Leaks, Fluid............................ 78
Life of Tires............................ 304
Light Bulbs..........................78,412
Lights..............................78,123
Airbag........................57,62,77,167Anti-Lock.........................173,282
Automatic Headlights................... 124
Brake Assist Warning................... 289
Brake Warning.....................170,280
Bulb Replacement...................412,413
Courtesy/Reading...................128,139
Cruise.............................. 164
Daytime Running...................... 126
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............126,127
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................286,289
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 165
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 167
Exterior.............................. 78
Fog .............................126,168
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 344
Headlight Switch...................... 123
Headlights........................... 123
Headlights On Reminder................. 126
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