•An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
•Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000 lbs (450 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes with adequate
braking capacity. Failure to do this could lead to
accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal
effort, and longer stopping distances.
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 a
collision.
•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 a collision.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
374 STARTING AND OPERATING
Automatic Door Locks..................... 32
Automatic Headlights .................... 158
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........201,213
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 280
Automatic Transaxle ................ 294,297,429
Adding Fluid .................. 431,432,453
Filter ............................. 432
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 432
Fluid Level Check ................. 431,432
Interlock System .................. 299,300
Reset Mode ......................... 303
Selection Of Lubricant ................. 453
Shifting ........................... 297
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ......................... 429
Special Additives ..................... 430
Autostick ............................. 304 B-Pillar Location
........................ 328
Battery ............................... 413
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25
Location ........................... 413
Belts, Seat ............................ 42,80
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 417
Brake Assist System ...................... 316
Brake System ........................... 427
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 313
Fluid Check ..................... 427,453
Master Cylinder ..................... 427
Parking ........................... 310
Warning Light ....................... 197
Brake, Parking .......................... 310
Brake/Transaxle Interlock .................. 300
Brakes ............................... 427
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 78
Bulb Replacement ..................... 446,447
Bulbs, Light .......................... 83,446
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INDEX 483
Flooded, Starting..................... 295
Fuel Requirements ................. 353,451
Jump Starting ....................... 390
Oil ......................... 409,451,452
Oil Change Interval .............201,213,410
Oil Filler Cap .................... 403,411
Oil Filter ........................... 412
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 412
Oil Selection ..................... 410,451
Oil Synthetic ........................ 412
Overheating ........................ 378
Starting ........................... 294
Temperature Gauge ................... 194
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 411
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 63
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 354
Event Data Recorder ...................... 66
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 80,357Exhaust System
....................... 80,419
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 55
Exterior Lights .......................... 83
Fabric Care ............................ 436
Filler Location Fuel .................... 194,361
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 413
Air Conditioning .................. 287,416
Automatic Transaxle .................. 432
Engine Oil ....................... 412,452
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 412
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 162
Flashers .............................. 378
Hazard Warning ..................... 378
Turn Signal .................... 83,162,450
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 360
Engine Oil ......................... 359
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INDEX 487
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)........... 172
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............361,363,405
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 353
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 353
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 194
Fuel .............................. 194
Odometer .......................... 198
Tachometer ......................... 198
Gear Ranges ........................... 300
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 396
Gearshift .............................. 300
General Information ...............17,26,141,352
General Maintenance ..................... 408
Glass Cleaning .......................... 437
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............364,367
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............364,366
GVWR ............................... 364 Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)
............. 111
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water ................ 307
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 378
Head Restraints ......................... 152
Headlights ....................... 157,158,447
Automatic ......................... 158
Bulb Replacement .................... 447
Cleaning ........................... 435
Delay ............................. 159
High Beam ......................... 208
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 162
Lights On Reminder .................. 158
On With Wipers ................... 159,167
Passing ............................ 162
Replacing .......................... 447
Switch ......................... 157,158
Time Delay ......................... 159
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INDEX 489
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 56
Lane Change and Turn Signals .........162,203,450
Lane Change Assist ...................... 162
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 42
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....71,73
Latch Plate ............................. 43
Latches ................................ 83
Hood ............................. 155
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 353
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 83
Life of Tires ............................ 340
Light Bulbs .......................... 83,446
Lights .............................. 83,157
Airbag .................... 61,62,66,81,195Automatic Headlights
................. 158
Back-Up ........................... 450
Battery Saver ....................... 163
Brake Assist Warning .................. 321
Brake Warning ...................... 197
Bulb Replacement .................... 447
Courtesy/Reading .................... 163
Daytime Running .................... 161
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........157,162
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 321
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 196
Exterior ............................ 83
Fog ......................... 160,203,449
Headlight Switch .................. 157,158
Headlights ......................... 158
Headlights On Reminder ............... 158
Headlights On With Wipers ..........159,167
High Beam ......................... 162
High Beam Indicator .................. 208
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INDEX 491
High Beam/Low Beam Select............ 162
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................... 157
Interior ............................ 163
License ............................ 451
Lights On Reminder .................. 158
Low Fuel .......................... 195
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 206
Map Reading ....................... 163
Oil Pressure ........................ 196
Park ........................... 157,158
Passing ............................ 162
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 195
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............. 18
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 203
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......205,343
Traction Control ..................... 321
Turn Signal ............ 83,157,162,203,449,450
Voltage ............................ 195 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 194
Loading Vehicle ...................... 363,365
Capacities .......................... 365
Tires .............................. 328
Locks ................................. 30
Auto Unlock ......................... 32
Automatic Door ...................... 32
Door .............................. 30
Power Door ......................... 31
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 343
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 71,73
Lubrication, Body ....................... 417
Lumbar Support ........................ 150
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 413
Maintenance Procedures ................... 408
Maintenance Schedule .................... 456
Maintenance, General ..................... 408
492 INDEX
Tachometer............................ 198
Taillights .............................. 450
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 168
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 280
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......194,379
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 71
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 168
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 159
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 328
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 326
Tire Markings .......................... 322
Tire Safety Information .................... 322
Tires ............................ 83,332,479
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 340
Air Pressure ........................ 332
Chains ............................ 341
Changing .......................... 380 Compact Spare
...................... 336
General Information .................. 332
High Speed ......................... 335
Inflation Pressures .................... 333
Jacking ............................ 380
Life of Tires ........................ 340
Load Capacity .................... 328,329
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 343
Pressure Warning Light ................ 205
Quality Grading ..................... 479
Radial ............................ 335
Replacement ........................ 340
Rotation ........................... 342
Safety .......................... 322,332
Sizes ............................. 324
Snow Tires ......................... 342
Spare Tire .......................... 380
Spinning ........................... 338
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 339
498 INDEX
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 202
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 36,38
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 36
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 38
Turn Signals ................... 157,162,203,450
UCI Connector ......................... 266
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 111
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 192
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 479
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 266
Universal Transmitter ..................... 172
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 353
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 46
Upholstery Care ........................ 436
Vanity Mirrors .......................... 110
Variance, Compass ....................... 217
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 363 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 329,363,365
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 286,446
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 411
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 141
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 194
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 476
Washer Adding Fluid ....................... 419
Washers, Windshield ................ 164,167,419
Washing Vehicle ......................... 433
Water Driving Through ..................... 307
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 435
500 INDEX