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you make sure that you can install the child restraint in
the vehicle where you will use it, before you buy it.
•The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s
weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for
weight and height limits.
•Carefully follow the instructions that come with the
restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may
not work when you need it.
•All passenger seating positions contain automatic
locking retractors. However, any seat belt system will
loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and
pull it tight if necessary.
•Buckle the child into the seat according to the child
restraint manufacturer’s directions.
WARNING!
When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in
the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the
vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a
sudden stop or accident, it could strike the occupants
or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury.
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)
Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor-
age system called LATCH. The LATCH system provides
for the installation of the child restraint without using the
vehicle’s seat belts. The two rear seating positions have
lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating
LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible, webbing-
mounted lower attachments or fixed lower attachments.
Regardless of the specific type of lower attachment, never
install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two seats
share a common lower anchorage. If you are installing
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Power Seats
The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat
near the floor. Use the switch to move the seat up, down,
forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat.
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward.
Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will
move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch
when the desired position is reached.
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull
upward or push downward on the rear of the seat switch,
the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release
the switch when the desired position is reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four
directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front
or rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat
cushion will move in the direction of the switch. Release
the switch when the desired position is reached.
Power Seat Switch
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Tire Sizing Chart
EXAMPLE:
Size Designation:
P= Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards
....blank.... = Passenger car tire based on European design standards
LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards
T = Temporary spare tire
31 = Overall diameter in inches (in)
215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
65 = Aspect ratio in percent (%)
— Ratio of section height to section width of tire
10.5 = Section width in inches (in)
R = Construction code
—R means radial construction
—D means diagonal or bias construction
15 = Rim diameter in inches (in)
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Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or
rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica-
tion Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further
information.
WARNING!
It is important that you do not exceed the maximum
front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition
can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose
control of the vehicle and have a collision.
Trailer Tongue Weight (TW)
The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the
hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less
than or more than 10% of the trailer load. You must
consider this as part of the load on your vehicle.
Frontal Area
The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the
maximum width of the front of a trailer.
Weight-Carrying Hitch
A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue
weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or
some other connecting point of the truck. These kinds of
hitches are the most popular on the market today and
they are commonly used to tow small- and medium-
sized trailers.
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 80
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 83
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 476
Safety Information, Tire ................... 322
Safety Tips ............................. 79
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 80
Satellite Radio Antenna .................238,263
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 456
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 437
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 54
Seat Belts .......................... 38,42,80
And Pregnant Women .................. 55
Child Restraint ................. 67,68,69,75
Extender ........................... 55
Front Seat ......................... 42,43
Inspection .......................... 80
Operating Instructions .................. 43
Pretensioners ........................ 49
Rear Seat ........................... 42 Reminder
.......................... 195
Untwisting Procedure .................. 46
Seats ................................. 146
Easy Entry ......................... 151
Heated ............................ 148
Height Adjustment ................... 147
Lumbar Support ..................... 150
Memory ........................... 151
Power ............................ 147
Reclining .......................... 149
Seatback Release ..................... 151
Tilting ............................ 147
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........423,452
Selection of Oil ......................... 410
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 473
Service Contract ......................... 475
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