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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires and lif t them of f the
ground. The f lat tire side (f ront or
rear)shouldbeliftedbythewheel-
lift equipment. The other two tires
remain on the ground.
If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
Start the engine.
Press on the brake pedal. Move
the shif t lever through all its
positions.
Shif t to D position and hold f or 5
seconds, then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Release the parking brake.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.Flat -bed Equipment Wheel-lif t Equipment
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle. T his is an
acceptable way to tow your
vehicle.
Emergency Towing
486
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine, your vehicle must be
transported with the f ront wheels of f
the ground.
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Emergency Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
487
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
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The engine number is stamped into
the engine block. It is on the f ront.
The transmission number is on a
label on the side of the transmission.
Identif ication Numbers
Technical Inf ormation
491
TRANSMISSION NUMBERENGINE NUMBER
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .67, 477
............................
Jump Starting .473
..............................
Maintenance .458
............................
Specif ications .492
..............................
Bef ore Driving .367
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,21
.........................
Beverage Holders .195
........
HandsFreeLink. 325
..................................
Booster Seats .57
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 392 .............
Break-in, New Linings . 368
............
Bulb Replacement . 441,443
...........................................
Fluid .435
.................
Pad Wear Indicators . 391
.......................................
Parking .192
.................
System Indicator . 69,479
.............................
Braking System .391
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 368
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .139
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .442
..............................
Brake Lights .443
................
Front Parking Lights . 439
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 439
...........
Front Turn Signal Light . 438
.................................
Headlights .437
.........................
Rear Bulbs .441, 442
............
Rear Turn Signal Light . 441
............................
Specif ications .493
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .437
....................................
Accessories .376
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .144
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 203
...........................
AC Power Outlet .203
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 427
...............
AdvancedAirbagSystem . 30
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 25
..............
Air Conditioning System . 210
.....................
Rear A/C Control .216
...............
Air Outlets (Vents) . 213,220
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .451
......................................
Antif reeze .430
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .69, 392
...................................
Operation .392
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 284
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .144
........................................
Armrests .171
...............
Audio Controls, Remote . 282
................................
Audio System .221
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
.
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 138.............
Automatic Speed Control . 319
..............
Automatic Transmission . 386
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .492
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 433
.......................................
Shif ting .386
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .386
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 387
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 389
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .283Bluetooth
Index
A
B
INDEX
I
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................................
Cancel Button .321
............................
Capacities Chart .492
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 60
..........................
Cargo Area Light .207
....................
Cargo, How to Carry .378
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
.........................................
CD Care .272
..........................
CD Changer .244, 263
CD Changer Error ...........................
Messages .251, 271
.......................................
CD Player .226
...............................
Center Pocket .202
...................................
Center Tray .195
........................
Certif ication Label .490
.................................
Chains, Tires .456
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .428
......................................
When to .415
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .463
...
Charging System Indicator . 67,477
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 384
................
Childproof Door Locks . 157
.....................................
Child Saf ety .38
..............................
Booster Seats .57 ...................................
Child Seats .46
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 41
..........................................
Inf ants .43
..........................
Larger Children .56
.........................................
LATCH .48
......................
Risks with Airbags .39
.............................
Small Children .44
.........................................
Tethers .53
........
Where Should A Child Sit? . 39
.......................................
Child Seats .46
......
LATCH Anchorage System . 48
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 54
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .444
...............
Climate Control System . 215
..............................................
Clock .281
.....................
Code, Audio System .284
........................
CO in the Exhaust .501
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 385
......................
Compact Spare Tire .462
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 508
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 63
....................
Conversation Mirror .198
Coolant ........................................
Adding .430
....................................
Checking .372 .........................
Proper Solution .430
...................
Temperature Gauge . 77
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .501
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 75
............
Cruise Control Operation . 319
...................................
Cup Holders .195
.........................
Customer Service .508
...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................
Dashboard .3, 64
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 138
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .73
.................................
Dead Battery .473
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 510
..............
Def ogger, Rear Window . 140
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 214
....................................
Dimensions .492
.............
Dimming the Headlights . 136
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 433
..................................
Engine Oil .371
........................
Directional Signals .136
Index
C
D
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CONT INUED
Disc Brake Pad Wear...................................
Indicators .391
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .429
Doors Auto Door Locking/ ..............................
Unlocking .152
............
Locking and Unlocking . 151
..................
Lockout Prevention . 151
..............
Manual Sliding Doors . 161
........................
Open monitor .75, 92
....................
Power Door Locks . 151
.................
Power Sliding Doors . 161
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 494
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .383
....................................
Economy .373
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .184
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 444
....................
DVD Error Message .314
...................................
DVD Player .285
..............................
Economy, Fuel .373 ..................................
Emergencies .461
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 473
...........
Brake System Indicator . 479
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 463
.....
Charging System Indicator . 477
..................
Checking the Fuses . 481
...........
Driving with a Flat Tire . 463
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 140
............................
Jump Starting .473
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 477
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 478
..................
Overheated Engine . 475
.......................................
Towing .486
.........................
Emergency Brake .192
....................
Emergency Flashers .140
......................
Emergency Towing .486
.......................
Emissions Controls .501
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 504
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 77
..............
Engine Speed Limiter . 388
.........................
If It Won’t Start .471
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .67, 478
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 67,477
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 426...............................
Overheating .475
............................
Specif ications .492
.......................................
Starting .385
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 501
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .60
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .502
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
...................................
Fan, Interior .211
.........................................
Features .209
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 369
Filters ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 444
...............................................
Oil .428
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 140
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 463
.............................
Floor Mats .176, 444
.......................
Floor Storage Area .200
Index
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CONT INUED
................................................
Keys .142
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 465
.......................................
Jack, Tire .464
................................
Jump Starting .473
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
...................................
Indicators .65, 66
......
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 69,392
Brake (Parking and Brake ...........................
System) .69, 479
................
Charging System . 67,477
.............................
Cruise Control .75
DRL (Daytime Running .....................................
Lights) .73
Indicators .....................................
Fog Light .73
.............................
Fuel Economy .75
...................................
High Beam .73
.......
Key (Immobilizer System) . 70
.....................................
Lights On .73
......................................
Low Fuel .74
................
Low Oil Pressure . 67,477
......
Low Tire Pressure . 71,396, 399
..................
Maintenance Minder . 76
.....................
Side Airbag Of f .35, 68
.........................................
SRS .34, 67
.........................
System Message .76
...........................
TPMS .72, 397, 400
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .72 Vehicle Stability Assist
...............
(VSA
) System . 70,394
............................
VSA Activation .70
..............................
Washer Level .74
..................
Individual Map Lights . 206
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .43
......................................
Inf ant Seats .43
......
LATCH Anchorage System . 48
...........................
Lower Anchors .48
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 54
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 451
...................
In-Floor Storage Area . 200
.................................
Inside Mirror .190
.............................
Inspection, Tire .452
......................
Instrument Panel .4, 133
......
Instrument Panel Brightness . 139
....................
Integrated Sunshade .197
...............................
Interior Lights .205
........................................
Introduction .i .......................
Label, Certif ication .490
...............
Lane Change, Signaling . 136
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,22
...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 48
....................
Light Control Switch .205
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .437
.......................................
Indicator .73
.......................................
Interior .205
.......................................
Parking .135
................................
Turn Signal .136
............................
Load Limits .379, 404
....
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 144
Index
J K
L
INDEX
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Locks.....
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 144
............................
Fuel Fill Door .369
..................................
Glove Box .201
..................
Lockout Prevention . 151
...............................
Power Door .151
.............................
Sliding Doors .161
......................................
Tailgate .157
........................
Low Coolant Level .372
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .74
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 67, 477
.........................
Lower Anchors .48, 50
..........................
Lower Glove Box .201
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 492
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 378...................
Neutral Gear Position . 387
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 368
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 490
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 368
...................................
Odometer .78, 85
.........................
Odometer, Trip .78, 86
Oil ........................
Change, How to .428
......................
Change, When to .415
......................
Checking Engine .371
..............
Pressure Indicator . 67,477 Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .427
.........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 144
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .501
............................
Outside Mirrors .191
....................
Overheating, Engine .475
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 423
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .368
............
Panel Brightness Control . 139
........................
Park Gear Position .387
...........................................
Parking .390
...............................
Parking Brake .192
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 69,479
...............................
Parking Lights .136
................
Parking Sensor System . 361
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 390
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 35
.............................
PGM-FI System .502
........................
Power Door Locks .151
..................................
Maintenance .413
........................................
Minder .415
.........................
Minder Indicator .76
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 423
..........................................
Saf ety .414
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 67,478
...................
Manual Sliding Doors . 161
...............................
Meters, Gauges .77 ........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .190
.................................
Modif ications .376
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 377
.......................................
Moonroof .189
Moving the Second Row Bucket .............................................
Seat .175
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display . 81
Index
M N
P
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