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
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. Open the center console and remove the shift lever
override access cover (located in the front lower right
corner of the console storage bin).
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
Shift Lever Override Access Cover
538 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
•
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, power steering and transmission (2.4L
engine only) 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 condi-
tions 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 characteristics 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, and
excessive 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
represent 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.
624 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
About Your Brakes........................434
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................438
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............569
Adding Fuel ............................ .492
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .563
Additives, Fuel .......................... .486
Airbag ..................................65
Airbag Deployment ........................76
Airbag Light .............................73
Airbag Maintenance ........................78
Airbag, Side ..............................68
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................69
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .554
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................557
Air Conditioning Filter .....................404
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............405
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .................385
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................557
Air Conditioning System ....................557 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .462
Alarm Light ............................ .310
Alarm, Panic .............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................18
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .....................429
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................568
Disposal ............................. .571
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................438
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................309
Appearance Care ........................ .580
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............18
Assist, Hill Start ..........................448
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................119
Automatic Door Locks ......................33
Automatic Headlights ..................... .226
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............320
626 INDEX
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................16
Knee Bolster ..............................65
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................229
Lane Change Assist ........................229
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................51
Latches .................................111
Hood ............................... .223
Latch Plate ...............................52
Lead Free Gasoline ........................483
Leaks, Fluid .............................111
Life of Tires ............................ .469
Liftgate .................................45
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ...............290
Light Bulbs ..............................111
Lights .................................111
Airbag ................................73
Alarm ...............................310
Anti-Lock ............................ .309Automatic Headlights
....................226
Back-Up ............................. .598
Brake Assist Warning ....................446
Brake Warning ........................ .307
Bulb Replacement .......................596
Courtesy/Reading ..................... .231
Daytime Running .......................227
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................228
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....446
Exterior ..............................111
Fog ................................ .228
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................515
Headlights ............................225
Headlights On Reminder ..................227
Headlights On With Wipers ................226
Headlight Switch .......................225
High Beam ............................230
High Beam Indicator .....................304
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............230
636 INDEX
Illuminated Entry........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .225
Intensity Control ........................230
Interior ............................. .230
License ............................. .601
Lights On Reminder .....................227
Low Fuel ............................ .317
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........302
Map Reading ..........................231
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........231
Park ............................... .596
Passing ............................. .230
Reading ............................. .231
Rear Servicing ........................ .598
Rear Tail ............................ .598
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .307
Security Alarm ........................ .310
Service ...............................594
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .302 Side Marker
.......................... .596
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............305
Traction Control ........................446
Turn Signal ............................111
Vanity Mirror ..........................123
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......302
Load Floor, Cargo ........................ .285
Loading Vehicle ..........................494
Capacities ............................496
Tires ............................... .456
Locks ..................................31
Automatic Door .........................33
Auto Unlock ...........................34
Child Protection .........................34
Door .................................31
Power Door ............................32
Low Tire Pressure System ...................474
Lubrication, Body ........................ .560
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INDEX 637
PowerBrakes ...............................437
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................590
Door Locks ............................32
Inverter ............................. .273
Mirrors ............................. .121
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........269
Seats ............................... .200
Steering ............................. .433
Sunroof ............................. .265
Transfer Unit ..........................579
Windows ..............................41
Power Steering Fluid .......................605
Power Transfer Unit .......................579
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................64
Preparation for Jacking .....................520
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................59 Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .22
Radial Ply Tires
..........................463
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........570
Radio Operation ..........................375
Radio Remote Controls .....................373
Rear Air Conditioning ..................... .385
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................579
Rear Camera ............................251
Rear Cupholder ..........................275
Rear Drive Assembly .......................579
Rear Liftgate .............................45
Rear ParkSense System .....................243
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .214
Rear Window Defroster .....................292
Rear Window Features .....................290
Rear Wiper/Washer ........................290
Reclining Front Seats .......................206
Reclining Rear Seats .......................217
640 INDEX