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WARNING!(Continued)
• Being too close to the Supplemental Side
Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) and/or
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag (SAB) during
deployment could cause you to be severely
injured or killed.
Airbag Deployment Sensors and
Controls
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
The ORC is part of a regulated safety system
required for this vehicle.
The ORC determines if deployment of the front
and/or side airbags in a frontal or side collision
is required. Based on the impact sensors sig-
nals, a central electronic ORC deploys the
Advanced Front Airbags, Supplemental Driver
Side Knee Airbag, Supplemental Side Airbag
Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), Supplemental Seat-
Mounted Side Airbags (SAB), and front seat
belt pretensioners, as required, depending on
the severity and type of impact. Advanced Front Airbags and knee airbag are
designed to provide additional protection by
supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal
collisions depending on the severity and type
of collision. Advanced Front Airbags are not
expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, or
side collisions.
The Advanced Front Airbags and knee airbag
will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including
some that may produce substantial vehicle
damage — for example, some pole collisions,
truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
On the other hand, depending on the type and
location of impact, Advanced Front Airbags
may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-
end damage but that produce a severe initial
deceleration.
The side airbags will not deploy in all side
collisions. Side airbag deployment will depend
on the severity and type of collision.
Because airbag sensors measure vehicle de-
celeration over time, vehicle speed and dam-
age by themselves are not good indicators of
whether or not an airbag should have de-
ployed.Seat belts are necessary for your protection in
all accidents, and also are needed to help keep
you in position, away from an inflating airbag.
The ORC monitors the readiness of the elec-
tronic parts of the airbag system whenever the
ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN
position. If the key is in the LOCK position, in
the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the
airbag system is not on and the airbags will not
inflate.
The ORC contains a backup power supply
system that may deploy the airbags even if the
battery loses power or it becomes discon-
nected prior to deployment.
Also, the ORC turns on the Airbag
Warning Light in the instrument
panel for approximately four to
eight seconds for a self-check
when the ignition is first turned to
the ON/RUN position. After the
self-check, the Airbag Warning Light will turn
off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part
of the system, it turns on the Airbag Warning
Light, either momentarily or continuously. A
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•As the airbags deflate, you may see some
smoke-like particles. The particles are a nor-
mal by-product of the process that gener-
ates the non-toxic gas used for airbag infla-
tion. These airborne particles may irritate the
skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or
eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water.
For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air.
If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If
these particles settle on your clothing, follow
the garment manufacturer’s instructions for
cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the airbags have
deployed. If you are involved in another colli-
sion, the airbags will not be in place to protect
you.
WARNING!
Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners
cannot protect you in another collision. Have
the airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and the
front seat belt retractor assemblies replaced
by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Also, have the Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC) system serviced as well. Maintaining Your Airbag System
WARNING!
•
Modifications to any part of the airbag
system could cause it to fail when you need
it. You could be injured if the airbag system
is not there to protect you. Do not modify
the components or wiring, including adding
any kind of badges or stickers to the steer-
ing wheel hub trim cover or the upper right
side of the instrument panel. Do not modify
the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or
add aftermarket side steps or running
boards.
• It is dangerous to try to repair any part of
the airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell
anyone who works on your vehicle that it
has an airbag system.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Do not attempt to modify any part of your
advanced airbag system. The airbag may
inflate accidentally or may not function
properly if modifications are made. Take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any
advanced airbag system service. If your
seat, including your trim cover and cushion,
needs to be serviced in any way (including
removal or loosening/tightening of seat at-
tachment bolts), take the vehicle to your
authorized dealer. Only manufacturer ap-
proved seat accessories may be used. If it
is necessary to modify the airbag system
for persons with disabilities, contact your
authorized dealer.
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Airbag Warning LightYou will want to have the airbags
ready to inflate for your protection
in a collision. The airbag system is
designed to be maintenance free,
if any of the following occurs, have
an authorized dealer service the
airbag system immediately.
• The Airbag Warning Light does not come on
during the four to eight seconds when the
ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN
position.
• The Airbag Warning Light remains on after
the four to eight-second interval.
• The Airbag Warning Light comes on intermit-
tently or remains on while driving. NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any en-
gine related gauges are not working, the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may
also be disabled. The airbags may not be
ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly
check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer
to the label located on the inside of the fuse
block cover for the proper airbag fuses. See
your authorized dealer if the fuse is good.
Event Data Recorder (EDR)This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is
to record, in certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an air bag deployment or
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems per- formed. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems
for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds
or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
•
How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
• Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or
NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the
engine is above idle speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure
your foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of
PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is
higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
on the brake pedal, the vehicle could acceler-
ate quickly forward or in reverse. You could
lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or
something. Only shift into gear when the
engine is idling normally and when your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal.
Key Ignition Park InterlockThis vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition
Park Interlock which requires the shift lever to
be placed in PARK prior to turning the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. The key fob can
only be removed from the ignition switch when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position and
once removed the shift lever is locked in PARK.
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock
System
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmis-
sion Shift Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the
shift lever in the PARK position when the igni-
tion switch is in the LOCK position. To move the
shift lever out of the PARK position, the ignition
switch must be turned to the ON or START
position (engine running or not) and the brake
pedal must be pressed.
Brake/Transmission Interlock
Manual Override
Your vehicle may be equipped with a shift lock
manual override. The manual override may be
used in the event that the shift lever should fail
to move from PARK with the ignition switch in
the ON position and the brake pedal pressed.
To operate the shift lock manual override, per-
form the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine.
2. Firmly set the parking brake.
3. Remove the rubber liner from the cupholder
(located next to the shifter on the center con-
sole).
4. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, carefully
remove the shift lock manual override cover,
which is located on the bottom of the cup-
holder.
5. Press and maintain firm pressure on the
brake pedal.
6. Using the screwdriver, reach into the manual
override opening. Press and hold the shift lock
lever down.
7. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL posi-
tion.
8. The vehicle may then be started in NEU-
TRAL.
Have your vehicle inspected by your local
authorized dealer if the shift lock manual over-
ride has been used.
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing Condition Wheel OFF the Ground Four-Wheel Drive ModelsFlat Tow NONE See Instructions
•
Transmission in PARK
• Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N)
• Tow in forward direction
Dolly Tow Front
NOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALL OK
NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift™ must be lowered to the “Park” (lowest) level, and have automatic leveling disabled, before tying them
down (from the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck. Refer to “Quadra-Lift™ – If Equipped” in “Starting and Operating” for more information. If the
vehicle cannot be lowered to the “Park” level (for example, engine will not run), tie-downs must be fastened to the axles (not to the body). Failure to follow these instructions may cause fault codes to be set and/or loss of proper tie-down tension.
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Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
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.
• 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.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• If working on or near a roadway, be ex-
tremely 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.
1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from
storage.
2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug
nuts by turning them to the left, one turn, while
the wheel is still on the ground.
3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. 4. For a front tire, place the jack and protective
cap on the body flange just behind the front tire
(as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol
on the sill molding).
Do not raise the vehicle
until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
Jack Warning Label
Jack and Tool Assembly
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLEThis section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. If the transmission and drivetrain are operable,
disabled vehicles may also be towed as described under “Recreational Towing” in the “Starting and Operating” section.
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground 4WD Models
Flat Tow NONE See instructions in “Recreational Towing” under “Starting and Operating”
•
Trans in PARK
• T/case in NEUTRAL
• To w i n forward direction
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow Front
NOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to
prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow
bars and other equipment designed for the
purpose, following equipment manufacturer’s
instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory.
Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main
structural members of the vehicle, not to
bumpers or associated brackets. State and
local laws applying to vehicles under tow must
be observed. If you must use the accessories (wipers, de-
frosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN position, not the ACC
position.
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, see
Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override
(under Starting and Operating, Automatic
Transmission) for instructions on shifting the
automatic transmission out of the PARK posi-
tion for towing.
CAUTION!
•
Do not attempt to use sling type equipment
when towing. When securing the vehicle to
a flat bed truck, do not attach to front or rear
suspension components. Damage to your
vehicle may result from improper towing.
• If the vehicle being towed requires steering,
the ignition must be in the ON/RUN or ACC
position, not in the LOCK position.
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Cargo Compartment............148
Light ...................148
Cargo Light .................148
Cargo Tie-Downs .............149
Cellular Phone ............. 74,185
Center High Mounted Stop Light .....296
Chains, Tire ................231
Changing A Flat Tire ...........259
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety .....55
Checks, Safety ...............55
Child Restraint .......... 46,48,51,52
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .....50,51
Child Safety Locks .............21
Clean Air Gasoline .............241
Climate Control ...............185
Cold Weather Operation .........202
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ....185
Compass ..................174
Compass Calibration ...........175
Compass Variance .............175
Computer, Trip/Travel ...........172
Connector UCI ....................181
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) . . 181
Conserving Fuel ..............171
Console, Overhead ............139 Cooling System
..............280
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ......281
Coolant Capacity ............297
Coolant Level ..............282
Disposal of Used Coolant .......282
Drain, Flush, and Refill .........280
Inspection ................280
Points to Remember ..........282
Pressure Cap ..............281
Radiator Cap ..............281
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ............. 280,297
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......118
Cupholders .................146
Customer Assistance ...........326
Data Recorder, Event ............45
Daytime Running Lights ..........108
Defroster, Rear Window ..........151
Defroster, Windshield .......56,187,191
Diagnostic System, Onboard .......273
Diesel Fuel .................242
Diesel Fuel Requirements .........242
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ........286
Oil (Engine) ...............274 Power Steering.............221
Disabled Vehicle Towing .........265
Disposal Engine Oil ................276
Door Locks .................20
Door Locks, Automatic ...........21
Driving ...................217
Off-Pavement ..............218
Off-Road .................218
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel
Economy ..................171
Electric Remote Mirrors ...........68
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary
(Power Outlet) ...............144
Electronic Brake Control System .....223
Anti-Lock Brake System ........223
Brake Assist System ..........224
Electronic Roll Mitigation ........224
Traction Control System ........224
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) .....224
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ............ 116,118
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................. 159,163
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