Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes
when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of
acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush
immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds.Wash hands after handling.
Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and
performance. To begin this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. Release the parking brake. With your foot on the brake pedal and with
the A/C on, put the vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for
at least one minute.
7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and radio settings must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
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fluid, refill capacity ................334
fluid, specifications .................334
Power Windows .........................101
R
Radio ................................16, 20, 28
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................44
Relays ........................................266
Remote entry system .......137–138
illuminated entry ............142, 144
locking/unlocking doors .138–139
opening the trunk ...................140
panic alarm .............................139
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................142
replacing the batteries ...........141
Reverse sensing system ...........255
Roadside assistance ..................264
Roof rack ...................................130
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........174
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................166, 170–173
Safety Canopy ...................189, 191
Safety defects, reporting ..294–295
Safety restraints ........166, 170–174
Belt-Minder...........................175
extension assembly ................174
for adults .........................171–173
for children .....................194–195
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................168
safety belt maintenance .........174
warning light and chime ........175Safety seats for children ..........199
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................337
Satellite Radio Information ........41
Seats ..........................................152
child safety seats ....................199
front seats ...............152–153, 156
heated ............................78, 80, 82
memory seat ...................140, 157
second row seats ............158, 161
third row seats ........161, 164–165
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................147
Servicing your vehicle ..............303
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................21
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................29
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........276
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................333, 336
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................334
Speed control ............................106
Starting your vehicle ........241–243
jump starting ..........................281
Steering wheel
controls ....................................109
tilting .........................................97
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................97
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Roadside Emergencies ...........273
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....227
Tires ...........................211–212, 273
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