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WARNING!(Continued)
•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 pressing the
brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate 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
your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
•Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the
parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
and turn the engine off. When the ignition is in the
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WARNING!(Continued)
OFF position, the shift lever is locked in PARK,
securing the vehicle against unwanted movement.
Furthermore, you should never leave unattended
children inside a vehicle.
•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
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever. Do not leave the key fob in or
near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to
children), and do not leave the ignition in the in the
ACC or RUN position. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
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When the parking brake is applied with the ignition
switch ON, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instrument
cluster will illuminate.
NOTE:
•When the parking brake is applied and the transmis-
sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will
flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound
to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake
before attempting to move the vehicle.
•
This light only shows that the parking brake is applied.
It does not show the degree of brake application.
When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front
wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away
from the curb on an uphill grade. For vehicles equipped
with an automatic transmission, apply the parking brake
before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load
on the transmission locking mechanism may make itdifficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The parking
brake should always be applied whenever the driver is
not in the vehicle.
WARNING!
•Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake
fully when parked to guard against vehicle move-
ment and possible injury or damage.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever. Do not leave the key fob in the
vehicle. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
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Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equip-
ment 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 regarding
vehicles under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
If the key fob is unavailable, or the battery is discharged,
see “Shift Lever Override” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” for instructions on shifting the automatic transmis-
sion out of PARK for towing.CAUTION!
•Do not 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.
•Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
mission may result.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
The manufacturer requires towing with all four wheels
OFFthe ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the
vehicle on a flatbed, or with one end of vehicle raised and
the opposite end on a towing dolly.
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is heard and press the TRIP ODOMETER button to turn
off the message. If the problem persists, the message will
appear the next time the vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the MIL.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing.Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part
of a normal bulb check.
528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........378
Automatic Transmission....................397
Adding Fluid..........................555
Autostick.............................415
Fluid and Filter Changes..................558
Fluid Change..........................558
Fluid Level Check.......................555
Fluid Type............................554
Gear Ranges...........................401
Special Additives.......................555
Autostick...............................415
Auto Unlock, Doors........................32
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)........262
Auxiliary Power Outlet.....................262
Back-Up Lights...........................576
Battery.................................535
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........25
Location..............................535Belts, Seat...............................49
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................540
B-Pillar Location..........................440
Brake Assist System.......................428
Brake Control System, Electronic..............426
Brake Fluid.............................583
Brake, Parking...........................422
Brakes.................................424
Brake System............................424
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................425
Fluid Check...........................553
Master Cylinder........................553
Parking..............................422
Warning Light.........................299
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................399
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........103
Brightness, Interior Lights..................
.226
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Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water.........................418
Hazard Warning Flasher....................498
Headlights
Automatic............................221
Bulb Replacement.......................574
Cleaning.............................563
Delay................................221
High Beam............................574
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.........225
Lights On Reminder.....................222
On With Wipers........................221
Passing..............................225
Switch...............................220
Time Delay............................221
Head Restraints..........................205
Heated Mirrors...........................118
Heated Seats.............................198Heater, Engine Block.......................396
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch. . . .225
Hitches
Trailer Towing.........................486
Holder, Coin.............................271
Holder, Cup.............................269
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)............250
Hood Release............................218
Ignition
Key..................................12
Illuminated Entry..........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................16
Infant Restraint...........................79
Information Center, Vehicle..................303
Inside Rearview Mirror.....................115
Instrument Cluster........................294
Instrument Panel and Controls................292
Instrument Panel Cover.....................562
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Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...............564
Interior Appearance Care....................562
Interior Fuses............................565
Interior Lights...........................225
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).............228
Introduction..............................4
Inverter, Power...........................267
Jacking Instructions........................504
Jack Location............................501
Jack Operation...........................500
Jump Starting............................512
Key-In Reminder..........................14
Keyless Enter-N-Go........................36
Keyless Entry System.......................22
Keyless Go...............................12
Key, Programming.........................18
Key, Replacement..........................17Keys...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................16
Knee Bolster..............................63
Lane Change and Turn Signals................224
Lane Change Assist........................225
Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................49
Latches................................108
Hood................................218
Latch Plate...............................50
Lead Free Gasoline........................468
Leaks, Fluid.............................108
Life of Tires.............................454
Liftgate.................................44
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer...............283
Light Bulbs..............................108
Lights.................................108
Airbag................................71
Alarm...............................301
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Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors...................116
Overhead Console.........................247
Overheating, Engine.......................302
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............4
Paint Care..............................559
Panic Alarm..............................24
Parking Brake............................422
Park Sense System, Rear....................237
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System)......214
Passing Light............................225
Pets...................................103
Pets, Transporting.........................103
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..........441
Power
Brakes...............................424
Distribution Center (Fuses)................568
Door Locks............................31Inverter..............................267
Mirrors..............................117
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........262
Seats................................196
Steering..............................420
Sunroof..............................259
Transfer Unit..........................558
Windows..............................40
Power Steering Fluid.......................583
Power Transfer Unit.......................558
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts................62
Preparation for Jacking.....................501
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................57
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .22
Radial Ply Tires..........................448
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........550
Radio Operation..........................368
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