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WARNING!
•Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child
seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or accident, a
tie-down could pull loose and allow the child seat
to come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use
only the anchors provided for child seat tethers.
•To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The
rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit
in seats and use seat belts.
WARNING!
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in per-
sonal injury, follow these guidelines for loading your
vehicle:
•Do not carry loads that exceed the load limits
described on the label attached to the left door or
left door center pillar.
•Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as
possible.
•Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed
weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the
vehicle to sway.(Continued)
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the keys in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or
PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any
driving range.
Normal Starting
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
Turn the ignition switch to the START position and
release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start
within 10 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal
Starting” procedure.
Tip Start Feature
Turn the ignition switch to START position and release it
as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will
continue to run, but will automatically disengage itself
when the engine is running. If the engine fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If this
occurs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”
procedure.
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Loading Vehicle......................... 395
Tires .............................. 362
Locks ................................. 29
Auto Unlock ......................... 32
Automatic Door ...................... 31
Child Protection ...................... 33
Door .............................. 29
Power Door ......................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 378
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 81,82
Lubrication, Body ....................... 454
Luggage Carrier ......................... 212
Lumbar Support ........................ 144
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 451
Maintenance Procedures ................... 447
Maintenance Schedule .................... 492
Maintenance, General ..................... 447 Maintenance, Sunroof
..................... 192
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 222,445
Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection ................... 489
Manual, Service ......................... 513
Marker Lights, Side ...................... 485
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 464
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 151
Memory Seat ........................... 151
Memory Seats and Radio .................. 151
Methanol ............................. 389
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 240
Mirrors ................................ 99
Automatic Dimming .................. 100
Electric Powered ..................... 101
Electric Remote ...................... 101
Heated ............................ 102
Outside ........................... 101
Rearview ........................... 99
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Radio Operation........................ 295
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ................ 168
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 469
Rear Park Sense System ................... 175
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 149
Rear Window Defroster ................... 211
Rear Window Features .................... 210
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 210
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 99
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 143
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 76
Recreational Towing ...................... 413
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 416
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .... 418
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 389
Refrigerant ............................ 454
Release, Hood .......................... 156
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 161
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 56 Remote Control
Starting System ....................... 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 293
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 484
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 446
Replacement Tires ....................... 374
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 512
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........232,239
Restraint, Head ......................... 145
Restraints, Child ......................... 77
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 41
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 208
Roll Over Warning ........................ 4
Roof Sky Slider Power .................. 193,470
Roof Type Carrier ....................... 212
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Rotation, Tires.......................... 377
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 89
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 91
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 512
Safety Information, Tire ................... 357
Safety Tips ............................. 87
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 88
Satellite Radio Antenna .................265,290
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 492
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 477
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 56
Seat Belts ............................ 44,89
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 49
And Pregnant Women .................. 58
Child Restraint ..................... 77,84
Extender ........................... 58
Front Seat .......................... 44
Inspection .......................... 89 Pretensioners
........................ 50
Reminder .......................... 232
Shoulder Belt Anchorage ................ 49
Untwisting Procedure .................. 50
Seats ................................. 138
Adjustment ......................... 138
Easy Entry ......................... 154
Head Restraints ...................... 145
Heated ............................ 140
Height Adjustment ................... 139
Lumbar Support ..................... 144
Memory ........................... 151
Power ............................ 139
Rear Folding ........................ 149
Reclining .......................... 143
Seatback Release ..................... 149
Tilting ............................ 139
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............18,234
Selec-Trac Operation ...................... 327
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