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Maintaining Your Airbag System
WARNING!
•Modifications to any part of the airbag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
be injured if the airbag system is not there to
protect you. Do not modify the components or
wiring, including adding any kind of badges or
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the
upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not
modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure,
or add aftermarket side steps or running boards.
•It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the
airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who
works on your vehicle that it has an airbag system.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad-
vanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate
accidentally or may not function properly if modi-
fications are made. Take your vehicle to an autho-
rized dealer for any advanced airbag system ser-
vice. If your seat, including your trim cover and
cushion, needs to be serviced in any way (includ-
ing removal or loosening/tightening of seat attach-
ment bolts), take the vehicle to your authorized
dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat accesso-
ries may be used. If it is necessary to modify the
airbag system for persons with disabilities, contact
your authorized dealer.
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WARNING!
•Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have an
accident.
•Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing, you should allow for ad-
ditional space between your vehicle and the ve-
hicle in front of you. Failure to do so could result
in an accident.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights and Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.The Trailer Tow Package may include a four and seven-
pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer har-
ness and connector.
NOTE:
Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
wiring harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Refer to the following illustrations.
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Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home......... 396
Traction Control ......................... 340
Trailer Towing .......................... 384
Cooling System Tips .................... 396
Hitches ............................. 386
Minimum Requirements ................. 389
Tips ................................ 395
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 388
Wiring .............................. 393
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 388
Trailer Weight .......................... 388
Transfer Case ........................... 454
Fluid ............................ 454,483
Maintenance ......................... 454
Transmission ........................... 452
Automatic ................... 314,319,324,452
Fluid ............................... 483
Range Indicator .................... 319,324
Shifting ............................. 314 Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)
.................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 190
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 80
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 360
Trip Odometer ....................... 216,224
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 43,44
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 44
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 43
Turn Signals ......................... 148,216
UCI Connector ......................... 277
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 96
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 513
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 277
Universal Transmitter ..................... 190
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