approximately 5 mm above the fender surface.
(fig. 126)
The front bumper assembly may affect proper opera-
tion of the Active Hood system. The front bumper
components should be inspected for damage and re-
placed if necessary in the event of a frontal impact, even
if it occurs at a low rate of speed.
NOTE:After any Active Hood deployment, the ve-
hicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immedi-
ately.
To prevent possible damage, do not slam
the rear of the hood to reset it . Press the
rear of the hood down until it is approxi-
mately 5 mm above the fender.This should secure
both hood hinge reset mechanisms.
WARNING!
Ign
oring the Air Bag Warning Light in
your instrument panel or the “SERVICE
ACTIVE HOOD” message in the EVIC could mean
you won’t have the Active Hood to enhance pe-
destrian protection. If the light does not come on
as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned
on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it
comes on as you drive, see your authorized
dealer.
Modifications to any part of the Active Hood
system could cause it to fail when you need it . Do
not modify the components or wiring. Do not
modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure,
or add an aftermarket front bumper or cover.
It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the
Active Hood system yourself. Be sure to tell any-
one who works on your vehicle that it has an
Active Hood system.
(Continued)
(fig. 126)Temporary Hood Reset Position
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on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer's
instructions for cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have
deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the
air bags will not be in place to protect you.
WARNING!
Deployed air bags and seat belt preten-
si
oners cannot protect you in another
collision. Have the air bags, seat belt pretension-
ers, and the front seat belt retractor assemblies
replaced by an authorized dealer immediately.
Also, have the Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC) system serviced as well.
Air Bag Warning Light
You will want to have the air bags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. The
Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal
circuits and interconnecting wiring associated
with air bag system electrical components. While the
air bag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any
of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer
service the air bag system immediately. The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during
the four to eight seconds when the ignition is first
cycled to the ON/RUN.
The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to eight-second interval.
The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently 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
air bags 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 air bag fuses. See your authorized dealer
if the fuse is good.
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– Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damagebefore towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Technical Specifications” for the
proper tire inspection procedures.
– When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Information” in “Technical Specifications” for proper
tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a
higher load carrying capacity will not increase the
vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes
– Do notinterconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the
trailer. This could cause inadequate braking and pos-
sible personal injury.
– When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic brake
controller is not required.
– Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 450 kg and required for trailers in excess of 750 kg.
If the trailer weighs more than 450 kg
loaded, it should have its own brakes, and
they should be of adequate capacity. Fail-
ure to do this could lead to accelerated brake
lining wear, higher brake pedal effort , and longer
stopping distances.
WARNING!
Do
not connect trailer brakes to your
vehicle's hydraulic brake lines. It can
overload your brake system and cause it to fail.
You might not have brakes when you need them
and could have an accident .
Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing, you should allow for ad-
ditional space between your vehicle and the ve-
hicle in front of you. Failure to do so could result
in an accident .
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And
Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer
size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are
required for motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a seven-pin or a
thirteen-pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved
trailer harness and connector.
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NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
wiring harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the
vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer
connector. (fig. 145)
Pin
Number Function Wire
Color
1 Left Turn Signal Yellow
2 Rear Fog Light Blue
3 Ground/Common Return White
4 Right Turn Signal Green
5 Right Rear Position, Side Marker Lights, and Rear
Registration Plate Illumi-
nation Device. bBrown
6 Stoplights Red
7 Left Rear Position, Side Marker Lights, and Rear
Registration Plate Illumi- nation Device. bBlack
b The rear position registration plate illumination
device shall be connected such that no light of the
device has a common connection with both pins 5
and 7.
(fig. 145)
Seven-Pin Connector
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Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Transaxle Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211, 308
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309, 310
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .13
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . .12
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . .12
Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Tread Wear Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77, 240, 268
UCI Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Underhood Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . . .162
Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Upholstery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . .316
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73, 314
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Viscosity, Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295, 296 Warning Flasher, Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . .239
Washer
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301
Washers, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80, 81, 301
Water Driving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100, 110
Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80, 81 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300
Wiper, Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Wiper, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Wrecker Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
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