344Handling the Unexpected
Emergency TowingCall a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency TowingNOTICETrying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.NOTICEImproper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
365Index
Select Lever................................ 16, 227, 229
Operation ................................. 16, 228, 229
Releasing ................................................ 334
Won’t Move ........................................... 334
Select/Reset Knob ................................ 79, 82
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 54
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 156
Setting the Clock ........................................ 98
Shift Lever .................................. 16, 227, 229
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............ 67, 228
Shifting (Transmission) .................... 227, 229
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 34
Side Airbags ............................................... 44
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 46
SMS Text Message ............................ 193, 207
Snow Tires ................................................ 305
Spare Tire ................................. 315, 347, 349
Spark Plugs ....................................... 346, 348
Specifications ........................................... 346
Specified Fuel ........................... 247, 346, 348
Speedometer .............................................. 77
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 40
Starting the Engine .................................. 223
Does Not Start ........................................ 330
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 117
Jump Starting ......................................... 331
Steering Wheel ........................................ 125
Adjusting ................................................ 125
Stopping ................................................... 245
Summer Tires ............................................ 305
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 40Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 2, 3, 117
System Message Indicator .......................... 72
TTachometer................................................. 77
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 69
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 73
Outside Temperature Display ..................... 84
Temperature Sensor ................................... 84
Text Message .................................... 193, 207
Time (Setting) ............................................. 98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 238
Indicator ............................................ 71, 340
Tire Repair Kit ........................................... 322
Tires ........................................................... 297
Air Pressure ............................. 298, 347, 349
Checking and Maintaining....................... 297
Inspection................................................ 297
Labeling .................................................. 298
Puncture (Flat Tire)................................... 315
Regulations ............................................. 300
Rotation .................................................. 304
Spare Tire ................................ 315, 347, 349
Summer .................................................. 305
Tire Chains .............................................. 305
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 322
Wear Indicators ....................................... 302 Winter..................................................... 305
Tools .......................................................... 314
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 219
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 220
Load Limits .............................................. 219
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 222
Emergency .............................................. 344
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 238
Indicator............................................ 71, 340
Transmission ..................................... 227, 229
Automatic ............................................... 227
Fluid ................................................ 277, 278
Manual ................................................... 229
Number................................................... 350
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 67, 228
Trip Meter ............................................. 79, 82
Troubleshooting ....................................... 313
Blown Fuse...................................... 341, 342
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 20
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 21
Emergency Towing .................................. 344
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 330
Noise When Braking .................................. 21
Overheating ............................................ 335
Premium Gasoline ........................... 247, 348
Puncture/Flat Tire ............................ 315, 322
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 20, 104
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 334
Warning Indicators .................................... 66
