CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
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explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the
shift lever override access cover (located near the top
right of the shift lever in the instrument panel).
598 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights .
Required Maintenance Intervals .
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
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WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, andexcessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
674 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............624
Adding Fuel .............................538
Adding Washer Fluid ......................621
Additives, Fuel ...........................532
Adjustable Pedals .........................238
Airbag ..................................76
Airbag Deployment ........................88
Airbag Light .............................85
Airbag Maintenance ........................89
Airbag, Side ..............................79
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................81
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ....613
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................617
Air Conditioning ..........................434
Air Conditioning Controls ...................434
Air Conditioning Filter .....................453
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .................439
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................617
Air Conditioning System ....................434 Air Conditioning System, Zone Control
..........434
Air Pressure, Tires .........................507
AlarmLight.............................322
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................373
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................623
Disposal ..............................626
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................317
Appearance Care .........................632
Ashtray ................................282
Assistance Towing .........................162
Assist, Hill Start ..........................491
Auto Down Power Windows ..................43
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................133
Automatic Door Locks ......................39
Automatic Headlights ......................225
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........442
Automatic Transmission ....................462
676 INDEX
Illuminated Entry..........................20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................16
Infant Restraint ...........................92
Information Center, Vehicle ..................328
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................132
Instrument Cluster ........................312
Instrument Panel and Controls ................311
Instrument Panel Cover .....................636
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............638
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..............640
Interior Appearance Care ....................636
Interior Lights ...........................228
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............233
Introduction ..............................4
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth® Streaming Audio ...............183
Jack Location ............................574
Jack Operation ...........................573 Jump Starting
............................593
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........18
Programming Additional Transmitters .........18
Key-In Reminder ..........................16
Keyless Entry System .......................21
Key, Replacement ..........................17
Keys ...................................13
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................16
Lane Change Assist ........................231
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................60
Latches ................................124
Hood ................................222
Lead Free Gasoline ........................529
Leaks, Fluid .............................124
LifeofTires .............................515
Liftgate .................................53
684 INDEX
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator)....319
Side Marker ...........................651
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............318
Traction Control ........................489
Turn Signal ...........................124
Voltage ..............................325
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......314
Loading Vehicle ..........................289
Capacities ............................542
Tires ................................501
Load Leveling System ......................299
Locks ..................................35
Door .................................35
Lubrication, Body .........................620
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...................299
Lug Nuts ...............................571
Maintenance Free Battery ....................616
Maintenance Procedures ....................610 Maintenance Schedule
......................658
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......319
Manual, Service ..........................672
Map/Reading Lights .......................256
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............217
Memory Seat ............................135
Methanol ...............................530
Mini-Trip Computer .......................339
Mirrors ................................132 Automatic Dimming .....................133
Electric Remote .........................135
ExteriorFolding ........................134
Heated ...............................136
Memory ..............................217
Outside ..............................134
Rearview .............................132
Vanity ...............................138
Mode Fuel Saver ............................338
686 INDEX
Parking Brake............................479
ParkSense® System, Rear ....................244
Pedals, Adjustable .........................238
Personal Settings ..........................343
Pets, Transporting .........................116
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........502
Power Door Locks ............................37
Lift Gate ..............................54
Mirrors ..............................135
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........273
Seats ................................185
Sliding Door ...........................46
Steering ..............................478
Sunroof ..............................270
Windows ..............................40
Power Steering Fluid .......................655
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................75
Preparation for Jacking .....................581 Pretensioners
Seat Belts ..............................69
Programmable Electronic Features .............343
Radial Ply Tires ..........................509
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........626
Radio Operation ..........................433
Radio Remote Controls .....................431
Rear Air Conditioning ......................439
Rear Camera ............................254
Rear Cross Path ..........................144
Rear Heater .............................439
Rear ParkSense System .....................244
Rearview Mirrors .........................132
Rear Window Features .....................298
Reclining Front Seats .......................194
Recorder, Event Data .......................91
Recreational Towing .......................555
Reformulated Gasoline .....................530
688 INDEX