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• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate whenthe system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash
for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence
will continue each time the vehicle is restarted as long as the malfunction exists.
• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
NOTE:Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air
temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially
in the Winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is
32°F (0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which
equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle.
Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement
equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL
and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine
off immediately and call for service.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center for service if your
vehicle overheats.
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by takingthe appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator
and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads 240°F (116 °C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range 200–230°F
(93–110°C). If the pointer remains at 240°F (116°C) or greater and you hear a chime, turn
the engine off immediately and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when
the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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• Disconnect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable from the positive (+)post of the
discharged vehicle.
• If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
• Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a systemvoltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or
electrical system may occur.
• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
• Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in
long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery mayfreeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and
cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above freezing point before
attempting a jump-start.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-)of the discharged battery. The
resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal
injury.
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Airbag ...................15
Alarm, Panic................8
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . 13
Audio Settings .......42,43,44,46,49,58
Automatic Headlights ...........28
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 33
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ...............110
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks .....75
Axle Fluid .................110
Belts, Seat .................14
Blind Spot Monitoring ...........35
Brake Fluid ................110
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle ................26
Bulb Replacement .............118
Button, Start/Stop Removal .......8,12
Calibration, Compass ...........76
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ............83
Change Oil Indicator ...........89
Changing A Flat Tire ...........91
Child Restraint ...............16
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......16
Clock Setting ........... 42,44,47,56
Compass Calibration ...........76
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........110
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......29
Cruise Light ................29
Customer Assistance ...........119
Defects, Reporting ............120
Dimmer Control ..............28
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........28
Disarming, Theft System ..........14
E-85Fuel .................110
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..........30
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ..............29
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................. 76,77
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ......40Emergency Key
...............8
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ......105
Jacking ................ 91,96
Overheating ..............90
Engine Break-In Recommendations .......26
Compartment .............109
Oil Selection ..............110
Overheating ..............90
Starting .................12
Stopping ................12
Event Data Recorder ...........106
Exterior Lights ..............118
Flash-To-Pass ...............27
Flexible

Fuel Vehicles ...........110
Fluid Capacities ..............110
Fluids ...................110
Fog Lights .................28
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) Seating ....19
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........105
Front Heated Seats ............23
Fuel EconomyMode.............30
Specifications .............110
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....78
Headlights Automatic ...............28
Dimmer Switch .............28
HighBeam ...............27
Heated Mirrors ............ 31,32,34
Heated Seats ...............23
Heated Steering Wheel ..........24
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch .............27
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ................78
Hood Release ...............107
Instrument Cluster .............6
Indicators .................7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ....6,86
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....27
Introduction .................2
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