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STEERING
To help prevent damage to the power steering system:
•Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it
stops) for more than three to five seconds while the engine is running.
•Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid
reservoir level (below the MIN mark on the reservoir).
•Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, check
for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your
authorized dealer.
•Heavy or uneven, steering efforts may be caused by low power
steering pump fluid level. Check for a low power steering pump fluid
level before seeking service by your authorized dealer.
•Do not fill the power steering reservoir above the MAX mark, as this
may result in leaks from the reservoir.
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off),
you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•an improperly inflated tire.
•uneven tire wear.
•loose or worn suspension components.
•loose or worn steering components.
•improper steering alignment.
A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering
seem to wander/pull.
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•Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a trailer.
•Carry unnecessary weight (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for
every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Add particular accessories to your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski racks).
•Drive with the wheels out of alignment.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
WARNING:Drive through water in an emergency only, and not
as part of normal driving.
WARNING:Engine damage can occur if water enters the air
filter.
Note:Driving through deep water may allow water into the transmission
or air intake and can cause internal vehicle damage or cause it to stall.
Note:Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your
vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.
If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly. Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the
wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom
of the hubs (for trucks).
When driving through water,
traction or brake capability may be
limited. Also, water may enter your
engine’s air intake and severely
damage your engine or your vehicle
may stall.
Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle
as quickly as dry brakes.
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Tire and Wheel Alignment
A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your
vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If your
vehicle seems to pull to one side when you’re driving, the wheels may be
out of alignment. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel alignment
periodically.
Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapid
treadwear of your tires and should be corrected by an authorized dealer.
Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles and those with an independent rear
suspension (if equipped) may require alignment of all four wheels.
The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire and
wheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear.
Tire Rotation
Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the
Scheduled Maintenancechapter) will help your tires wear more evenly,
providing better tire performance and longer tire life.
•Front-wheel drive
(FWD)/All-wheel drive (AWD)
vehicles (front tires at left of
diagram)
Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires.
Note:If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check
for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical
problem involved before tire rotation.
Note:Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A
dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is
different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. If
you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel it is intended for temporary use
only and should not be used in a tire rotation.
Note:After having your tires rotated, inflation pressure must be checked
and adjusted to the vehicle requirements.
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SecuriCode keyless entry
system .......................................... 77
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system .......................................... 80
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) ......... 403
Sending new text messages ..... 462
Setting a destination ................ 489
Setting a destination
by voice ..................................... 490
Setting the clock ............... 131, 477
Setting your wallpaper ............. 477
Side air curtain ........................... 51
Side-curtain airbags system ....... 51
SIRIUSsatellite radio ..... 131, 443
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands ................................. 445
SIRIUS Travel Link ................... 470
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands ................................. 471
SOS Post Crash Alert ................. 43
Spark plugs,
specifications ..................... 339, 344
Specification chart,
lubricants ................................... 340
Stability system ......................... 205
Starting your vehicle ................ 176
jump starting .......................... 255
push button start system ....... 174
Steering wheel ............................ 84
controls ...................................... 84
tilting ......................................... 84
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) .................... 44
Supported media file types ...... 456Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................ 456
SYNCcustomer support ......... 374
SYNCServices ................. 397, 466
System settings ......................... 479
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...... 144, 146,
148, 150
Text messaging ................. 385, 462
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) ..... 385, 387
Tilt steering wheel ...................... 84
Tires ........................... 312–313, 332
alignment ................................ 326
care .......................................... 312
changing .......................... 332, 334
checking the pressure ............ 322
inflating ................................... 320
label ......................................... 319
replacing .................................. 323
rotating .................................... 326
safety practices ....................... 325
sidewall information ............... 315
snow tires and chains ............ 327
spare tire ................................. 332
terminology ............................. 314
tire grades ............................... 313
treadwear ........................ 313, 322
Towing ....................... 242, 246–247
recreational towing ................. 247
trailer towing .......................... 242
wrecker .................................... 246
Traction control ........................ 203
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................ 397
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