WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use isdangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than
you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the
Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions,
and you could lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use
Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy,
snow-covered or slippery.
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS)
• Electronic Range Select (ERS) allowsyou to limit the highest available
transmission gear, and can be
activated during any driving condition.
When towing a trailer or operating the
vehicle in off-road conditions, using
ERS shift control will help you
maximize both performance and
engine braking.
• To shift from DRIVE mode to ERS mode, move the shift lever to the left
(-) once. The current gear will be
maintained as the top gear. To disable
ERS, simply press and hold the shift
lever to the right (+) until “D” is
displayed in the instrument cluster
odometer.
• Switching between ERS and DRIVE mode can be done at any vehicle
speed.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE
• The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can improve the vehicle’s overall fuel economyduring normal driving conditions.
• Press the “econ” switch in the center stack of the instrument panel and a green light will indicate the ECON mode is engaged.
• When the Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will be able to change the following:
• The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift later.
• The transmission will skip select gears during shifts to allow the engine to
operate at lower speeds.
• The torque converter clutch will engage sooner (lower engine rpm’s) and remain on longer.
• The engine idle speed will be lower.
• The overall driving performance will be more conservative.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
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WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to movingtraffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a
lift.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• 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.
• Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in REVERSE.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
• Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle,
take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000
104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000
104,000
117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and filter.
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it
occurs before scheduled maintenance.
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Open the left and right sliding doors (slowly) and inspect for ex-
cessive dirt. If noise exists, wipe clean and apply krytox lube to
the door rollers.
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road
conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if
necessary.
XXX
Replace the air conditioning filter.
XXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
XXXXXX
Inspect the CV joints.
XXXX
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for
cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper loose-
ness or end play; replace if necessary.
XXXXXX
Inspect the exhaust system.
X XXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent
trailer towing.
X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or
104,000 miles (169,000 km) whichever comes first.
X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 104,000 miles
(169,000 km) or 60 months whichever comes first.
X
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L engine).
X
Inspect and replace the PCV valve if necessary.
X
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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