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•Block the wheels. Do not apply the parking brake.
• Cut blocks of plywood about the same size of the tires.
Cover each block with indoor/outdoor carpeting and
place them between the tires and concrete. This will
prevent tire flat spotting.
• For long-term storage, remove the tires and put the
vehicle up on blocks. Stack the tires on plywood and
cover with a tarp to prevent flat spotting.
• If the vehicle will be subjected to freezing tempera-
tures, either remove the battery and store it in a dry,
well ventilated area or connect a trickle charger (1.5
Amp) with automatic shutdown / overcharge protec-
tion to the battery. However, do not leave the trickle
charger hooked up to the battery without being
plugged in to a 110 Volt AC outlet, as this will result in
further drain on the vehicle’s battery. If the vehicle is
not going to be driven in the next three weeks, perform
the battery recharge procedure in the Service Manual. Then, either disconnect the battery at the negative
terminal or use the “Battery Save Feature” to conserve
battery power. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures/
Battery Save Feature” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
for further information.
NOTE: Disconnecting the battery causes the engine con-
trol system to lose memory of some “learned” functions.
After reconnecting the battery, the engine may run rough
until the control module “relearns” these functions. Us-
ing the Battery Save Feature will prevent the engine
controller from loosing its memory.
CAUTION!
Use care when disconnecting the remote positive
cable. It is connected to the battery and can short out
to any metal on the vehicle. Always tape or wrap the
exposed cable end to prevent electrical shorts.
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About Your Brakes....................... .218
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................219
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............294
Adding Fuel ............................ .252
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .289
Additives, Fuel .......................... .250
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .125
Airbag ..................................39
Airbag Deployment ........................44
Airbag Light .............................45
Airbag Maintenance ........................51
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .283
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................287
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............198
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................287
Air Conditioning System ....................287
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .238
Alarm Light ............................ .156
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................14Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle
...............7
Antenna ............................... .190
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................293
Capacities ........................... .321
Disposal ............................ .296
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................219
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................163
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........14
Appearance Care ........................ .302
Assistance Towing .........................85
Auto Down Power Windows ..................25
Automatic Door Locks ......................23
Automatic Headlights ......................116
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................23
Auto Up Power Windows ....................25
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........141
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................141
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Clean Air Gasoline....................... .248
Cleaning Wheels ............................. .304
Windshield Wiper Blades .................289
Climate Control ......................... .191
Clutch Fluid ............................ .301
Contract, Service ......................... .347
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........295
Cooling System .......................... .292
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............294
Coolant Capacity ...................... .321
Coolant Level ........................ .292
Disposal of Used Coolant .................296
Drain, Flush, and Refill ..................293
Inspection ........................... .296
Points to Remember .....................297
Pressure Cap ......................... .295
Radiator Cap ......................... .295
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............293Corrosion Protection
...................... .302
Cruise Light ............................ .159
Cupholders ............................ .144
Customer Assistance ...................... .345
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............121
Daytime Running Lights ....................117
Dealer Service ........................... .280
Defroster, Rear Window .....................148
Defroster, Windshield .......................62
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................122
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................278
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................119
Dipsticks Power Steering ....................... .215
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............296
Door Locks ..............................21
Door Locks, Automatic ......................23
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Bulb Replacement..................... .318
Cruise .............................. .159
Daytime Running .......................117
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................118
Exterior ..............................63
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................258
Headlights ...........................115
Headlights On Reminder .................117
Headlights On With Wipers ...............116
Headlight Switch .......................115
High Beam ...........................119
High Beam Indicator ....................154
High Beam/Low Beam Select ..............119
Illuminated Entry .......................16
Instrument Cluster ......................115
Intensity Control .......................119
Interior ..............................119
Lights On Reminder .....................117
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........158Oil Pressure
......................... .156
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ..........121
Passing ..............................119
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .153
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..............156
Service ............................. .318
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .158
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..............156
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............157
Turn Signal ............................63
Vanity Mirror ..........................70
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .....153
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .232
Locks ..................................21
Automatic Door ........................23
Auto Unlock ...........................23
Door ................................21
Power Door ...........................22
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Materials Added to.....................283
Recommendation ...................... .282
Viscosity ............................ .282
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .283
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................278
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ............133
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................69
Overheating, Engine ...................... .258
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .302
Panic Alarm ..............................19
Parking Brake ........................... .216
Parking On Hill ......................... .216
Passing Light ............................119
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .125
Pets ....................................59
Pets, Transporting ..........................59 Phone, Cellular
............................71
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ...............71
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........233
Power Brakes ............................. .218
Door Locks ............................22
Mirrors ...............................70
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ..........141
Steering ............................ .214
Windows .............................24
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................38
Pretensioners Seat Belts .............................38
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .19
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .240
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........295
Radio Antenna .......................... .190
Radio Operation ......................... .191
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