WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flasher ................ 400
If Your Engine Overheats ................ 400
Jacking And Tire Changing ............... 401
▫ Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage ........ 402
▫ Preparations For Jacking ............... 404
▫ Jacking And Changing a Tire ............ 404
▫ Compact Spare Tire ................... 410
▫ Wheel Cover Or Center Cap Installation
— If Equipped ...................... 410
Jump-Starting Procedures ................ 413
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ............. 413
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ............... 415
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................. 417
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ............... 418
▫ Without The Ignition Key FOB ........... 418
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle ............................ 418
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolly .................... 419
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•You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,”
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with
the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the “H,” turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.(Continued)
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 401
Preparations for Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery
areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Place the shift lever into PARK.
4. Turn OFF the ignition.
5. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. 6. Block the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite of the jack-
ing position. For example, if changing
the right front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking and Changing a Tire
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
(Continued)
404 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 417
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 400
Jacking ............................. 401
Jump Starting ......................... 413
Overheating .......................... 400
Towing ............................. 418
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 44
Emission Control System Maintenance ......427,486
Engine .......................... 423,424,425
Air Cleaner .......................... 433
Block Heater ......................... 314
Break-In Recommendations ................ 80
Checking Oil Level ..................... 430
Compartment ................... 423,424,425
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 444,482
Cooling ............................. 444
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 81,378
Fails to Start .......................... 312 Flooded, Starting
...................... 312
Fuel Requirements ..................... 374
Jump Starting ......................... 413
Multi-Displacement .................... 335
Oil ........................... 430,480,482
Oil Change Interval ...............219,236,431
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 432
Oil Filter ............................ 433
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 433
Oil Selection ....................... 431,480
Oil Synthetic ......................... 433
Overheating .......................... 400
Starting ............................. 309
Temperature Gauge .................... 223
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 432
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 66
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 375
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 81,378
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INDEX 521
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 459
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 460
Interior Appearance Care .................. 458
Interior Fuses .......................... 460
Interior Lights .......................... 149
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 151
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 402
Jack Operation .......................... 404
Jacking Instructions ...................... 404
Jump Starting .......................... 413
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keyless Go ....................... 12,240,310Keys
................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 287
Knee Bolster ............................ 56
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 148
Lane Change Assist ...................... 148
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 46
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ............................ 74,76
Latch Plate ............................. 48
Latches ................................ 84
Hood .............................. 142
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 374
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 84
Life of Tires ............................ 361
Light Bulbs .......................... 84,468
Lights .............................. 84,144
Airbag ........................ 64,69,82,221
Anti-Lock ........................... 220
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INDEX 525
Power Steering Fluid..................... 483
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 55
Preparation for Jacking .................... 404
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 53
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 245
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 358
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 447
Radio Operation ........................ 292
Radio Remote Controls .................... 290
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........... 282
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ................ 153
Rear Cupholder ......................... 203
Rear Park Sense System ................... 184
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 136
Rear Window Defroster ................... 206 Rear Window Features
.................... 206
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 91
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 131
Recreational Towing ...................... 396
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 375
Refrigerant ............................ 437
Release, Hood .......................... 142
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 147
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 53
Remote Control Starting System ........................ 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 290
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 43
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 468
Replacement Keys ........................ 17
Replacement Parts ....................... 428
Replacement Tires ....................... 362
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Tire Markings.......................... 345
Tire Safety Information .................... 345
Tires ............................ 84,355,513
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 361
Air Pressure .......................... 355
Changing ......................... 401,404
Compact Spare ........................ 358
Flat Changing ........................ 401
General Information .................... 355
High Speed .......................... 358
Inflation Pressures ..................... 356
Jacking ............................. 404
Life of Tires .......................... 361
Load Capacity ..................... 351,352
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 365
Quality Grading ....................... 513
Radial .............................. 358
Replacement ......................... 362
Rotation ............................ 364 Safety
........................... 345,355
Self-Sealing .......................... 363
Sizes ............................... 347
Snow Tires ........................... 363
Spare Tire ........................... 402
Spinning ............................ 360
Trailer Towing ........................ 391
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 360
To Open Hood .......................... 142
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 388
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 322
Towing ............................... 384
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 110
Behind a Motor Home .................. 396
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 418
Guide .............................. 388
Recreational .......................... 396
Weight .............................. 388
Towing Assistance ....................... 110
534 INDEX