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Fill the f uel tank until the nozzle automatically clicks of f .
Reset trip counter to zero.
Record the total gallons (liters) needed to ref ill.
Follow one of the simple calculations above.
The A/C
puts an extra load on the engine
which makes it use more f uel. Use
the f resh-air ventilation when
possible.
Direct calculation is the
recommended source of inf ormation
about your actual f uel economy.
Using f requency of f ill-ups or taking
f uel gauge readings are NOT
accurate measures of f uel economy.
Fuel economy may improve over the
f irst several thousand miles
(kilometers). Combine several short trips into
one. A warmed-up engine is more
f uel ef f icient than a cold one.
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Checking Your Fuel Economy
Measuring T echniquesMinimize the use of the air
conditioning system
Calculating Fuel Economy Plan and combine trips
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving
301
Miles
driven Gallons
of fuel Miles per
Gallon
100 KilometersLper
100 km
Liter
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than normal. The trailer tracks a
smaller arc than your vehicle, and it
canhitorrunoversomethingthe
vehicle misses. Allow more time and
distance f or braking. Do not brake or
turn suddenly as this could cause the
trailer to jackknif e or turn over.
Drive slower than normal in all
driving situations, and obey posted
speed limits f or vehicles with trailers.
Use the D position when towing a
trailer on level roads. D is the
proper shif t lever position to use
when towing a trailer in hilly terrain.
(See ‘‘ ’’ in the
f ollowing column f or additional gear
inf ormation.)
The lights and brakes on your
vehicle and the trailer are working
properly.
Your vehicle tires and spare are
properly inf lated, and the trailer
tires and spare are inf lated as
recommended by the trailer
maker.
The added weight, length, and
height of a trailer will af f ect your
vehicle’s handling and perf ormance,
so driving with a trailer requires
some special driving skills and
techniques.
Foryoursafetyandthesafetyof
others,taketimetopracticedriving
maneuvers bef ore heading f or the
open road, and f ollow the guidelines
in this section. If youmuststopwhenfacinguphill,
use the f oot brake or parking brake.
Do not try to hold the vehicle in
place by pressing on the accelerator,
as this can cause the automatic
transmission to overheat.
When driving down hills, reduce
your speed and use the D3 position.
Do not ‘‘ride’’ the brakes, and
remember it will take longer to slow
downandstopwhentowingatrailer.
When climbing hills, closely watch
your temperature gauge. If it nears
the red (Hot) mark, turn the air
conditioning of f , reduce speed and, if
necessary, pull to the side of the
road to let the engine cool.
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Towing a Trailer
Making T urns and Braking
Driving on Hills
T owing Speeds and Gears Driving on Hills
Driving Saf ely With a T railerDriving
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Specif icat ions
Technical Inf ormation
409
Air Conditioning
Seating Capacities
Fuses
Alignment
Tires
Battery
Lights
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type SP-10
15.5 17.3 oz (440 490 g)HFC-134a (R-134a) 523
Total
FrontRear
Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
Camber
Caster2°44’1°00’0°
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0.0in(0mm)
Size
Pressure 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
T155/90R17 101M
T155/90D17 101M 225/65R17 102T
Capacity 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V36 AH/5 HR
38 AH/5 HR
45 AH/20 HR
47 AH/20 HR
Headlights
Front turn signal lights
Parking lights/side marker
lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Back-up lights
Taillight/Rear side marker
lights
High-mount brake light
License plate light
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Cargo area light
Vanity mirror Lights 60/55 W
21 W
3CP
21 W
21/5 W
21 W5W
21 W 5W8W8W8W2W See page 401 or the fuse label
attached under the steering
column.
See page 402 or the fuse box
cover.
FrontRear
FrontRear
Front
High/Low (HB2)
(Amber)
(Amber)
Front/Rear
Spare
Front Rear
Spare
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Accessories . 302
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 84
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Accessory Power Sockets . 123
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Active Head Restraint . 103
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Additives, Engine Oil . 350
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 81
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Advanced Airbags . 27
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Airbag (SRS) . 10, 23
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Air Conditioning System . 130, 135
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Usage . 133, 136
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Air Pressure, Tires . 371
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 294
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Antif reeze . 352
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 63, 322
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Operation . 322
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 258
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 84
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Audio System . 143
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 86
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Automatic Climate Control . 135
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
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Automatic Speed Control . 266 ..............
Automatic Transmission . 315
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Capacity, Fluid . 408
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Checking Fluid Level . 355
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D3 Mode . 317
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Shif ting . 315
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 315
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Shif t Lever Positions . 316
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Shif t Lock Release . 319
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 257
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 394
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Jump Starting . 390
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Maintenance . 376
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Specif ications . 409
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Bef ore Driving . 293
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Belts,Seat .9,19
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Beverage Holders . 119
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Hands Free Link. 269
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Booster Seats . 52
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 322 .............
Break-in, New Linings . 294
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Bulb Replacement . 362
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Fluid . 357
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Parking . 81
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System Indicator . 62, 396
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System Design . 321
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Wear Indicators . 321
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Braking System . 321
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 294
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 79
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 362
..............................
Brake Lights . 362
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Front Parking Lights . 361
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Front Side Marker Lights . 361
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Headlights . 359
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High-mount Brake Light . 364
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 362
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Specif ications . 409
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Turn Signal Lights . 361, 362
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Bulbs, Halogen . 359Bluetooth
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