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Transmission Message Action / Description
Transmission malfunction
Service nowDisplays when the transmission
requires service due to a
malfunction. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Use Brake Stop Safely Displays when the vehicle needs to
be brought to a safe stop to allow
the transmission to cool.
Transmission Hot / Stop or
Speed UpDisplays when the transmission is
overheating when idling with the
brake applied for long periods
such as in heavy stop-and-go
traffic. Stop the vehicle in a safe
spot and allow the transmission to
cool before proceeding or drive an
alternate route that allows less
idling/slower speeds.
Transmission Hot Wait XX min Displays when the transmission is
overheating. Stop the vehicle
in a safe spot and allow the
transmission to cool for the
displayed time before proceeding.
Transmission Hot Wait ...
Displays when the transmission is
overheating. Stop the vehicle in a
safe spot and allow the transmission
to cool before proceeding.
Transmission Ready Displays after an transmission
overheating event and the
transmission has cooled enough to
allow proper transmission function.
Transmission limited function
Check handbookDisplays when certain transmission
features are disabled.
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Transmission Message Action / Description
Transmission warming up
Please waitDisplays when the transmission
needs a warming period before it
will operate properly.
Tire pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) MessageAction / Description
Low Tire Pressure Displays when one or more tires
on your vehicle have low tire
pressure. Refer toInflating Your
Tiresin theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter.
Tire Pressure Monitor Fault Displays when the tire pressure
monitoring system is
malfunctioning. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer.
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault Displays when a tire pressure
sensor is malfunctioning, or your
spare tire is in use. For more
information on how the system
operates under these conditions,
refer toUnderstanding Your Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer.
Traction Control / AdvanceTrac®
MessageAction / Description
Traction control off Displays when the traction control
system has been switched off.
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Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods during Extreme High
Ambient Temperatures
Vehicles with manual climate
controlVehicles with automatic
climate control
1 Apply the parking brake. Apply the parking brake.
2 Move the transmission selector
lever to positionP.Move the transmission selector
lever to positionP.
3 Adjust the temperature control
toMAX A/C.PressMAX A/C.
4 Adjust the fan speed to the
lowest speed setting.
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather
Vehicles with manual climate
controlVehicles with automatic
climate control
1 Adjust the air distribution
control to the instrument panel
and floor air vents positions.Press the windshield defrosting
and defogging button.
2 PressA/C.Adjust the temperature control
to the desired setting.
3 Adjust the temperature control
to the desired setting.
4 Adjust the fan speed to the
highest setting.
5 Direct the instrument panel
side air vents toward the side
windows.
6 Close the instrument panel
vents.
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Ignition Modes
Off:Turns the ignition off.
•Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button once
when the ignition is in the on mode, or when the engine is running
but the vehicle is not in motion.
On:All electrical circuits are operational. Warning lamps and indicators
are illuminated.
•Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button once
from off mode.
Start:Starts the engine.
•Press the brake pedal, and then press the button until the engine
starts.
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE
When you start the engine, the idle speed increases, this helps to warm
up the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
Before starting the engine check the following:
•Make sure all occupants have fastened their safety belts.
•Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
•Make sure the parking brake is on.
•Move the transmission selector lever to positionP(automatic
transmission) or neutral (manual transmission).
•Turn the ignition key to positionII.If your vehicle is equipped with a
keyless ignition, see the following instructions.
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully press the brake pedal. If your vehicle is equipped with a manual
transmission, fully press the clutch pedal also.
2. Turn the key to positionIII.Release the key when the engine starts.
START
STOP ENGINE
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Fast Restart (Vehicles with Keyless Start)
The fast restart feature allows you to restart the engine within
10 seconds of switching it off, even if a valid key is not present.
Within 10 seconds of switching the engine off, press the brake pedal and
press the button. After 10 seconds have expired, you can no longer start
the engine without the key present inside your vehicle.
Once the engine has started, it remains running until you press the
button, even if the system does not detect a valid key. If you open and
close a door while the engine is running, the system searches for a valid
key. You cannot start the engine if the system does not detect a valid key
within 10 seconds.
Failure to Start
If you cannot start the engine after three attempts, wait 10 seconds and
follow this procedure:
1. Fully press the brake pedal. If your vehicle is equipped with a manual
transmission, fully press the clutch pedal also.
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and hold it there.
3. Start the engine.
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary
1. Move the transmission selector lever to positionP(automatic
transmission) or1(manual transmission).
2. If your vehicle has an ignition key, turn the key to position0.
If your vehicle has a keyless start system, press the button once.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Note:This switches off the ignition, all electrical circuits, warning lamps
and indicators.
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving
WARNING:Switching off the engine when the vehicle is still
moving will result in a loss of brake and steering assistance.
The steering will not lock, but higher effort will be required. When the
ignition is switched off, some electrical circuits, warning lamps and
indicators may also be off.
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1.If your vehicle has an ignition key,move the transmission
selector lever to positionN(automatic transmission) or neutral
(manual transmission) and use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a
safe stop. When your vehicle has stopped, move the transmission
selector lever to positionP(automatic transmission) or1(manual
transmission) and turn the key to position0.
2.If your vehicle has a keyless start system,move the transmission
selector lever to positionNand use the brakes to bring your vehicle
to a safe stop. When your vehicle has stopped, move the transmission
selector lever to positionP.Switch the ignition off by pressing and
holding the button for one second, or pressing it three times within
two seconds.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
WARNING:If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle,
have this checked immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if you
smell exhaust fumes. Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes.
Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.
Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and leave the engine idling for long periods,
we recommend that you do one of the following:
•Open the windows at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters).
•Set your climate control to outside air.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Failure to follow engine block heater instructions
could result in property damage or physical injury.
WARNING:Do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical
systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. There is a risk of
electrical shock.
Note:The heater is most effective when outdoor temperatures are
below 0°F (-18°C).
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On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s
emission control system. This system is commonly known as the
on-board diagnostics system (OBD-II). The OBD-II system protects
the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet
government emission standards. The OBD-II system also assists your
authorized dealer in properly servicing your vehicle.
When the service engine soon indicator illuminates, the OBD-II
system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions
may cause the service engine soon indicator to illuminate.
Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel—the engine may misfire or run poorly.
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel—the engine may misfire or run
poorly.
3. The fuel fill inlet may not have been properly closed. SeeEasy Fuel®
No Cap Fuel Systemin this chapter.
4. Driving through deep water—the electrical system may be wet.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with good quality fuel, properly closing the fuel fill inlet or letting the
electrical system dry out. After three driving cycles without these or any
other temporary malfunctions present, the service engine soon indicator
should stay off the next time the engine is started. A driving cycle
consists of a cold engine start-up followed by mixed city or highway
driving. No additional vehicle service is required.
If the service engine soon indicator remains on, have your vehicle
serviced at the first available opportunity. Although some malfunctions
detected by the OBD-II may not have symptoms that are apparent,
continued driving with the service engine soon indicator on can result
in increased emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced engine and
transmission smoothness, and can lead to more costly repairs.
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Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
Some state, provincial and local governments may have
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs to inspect the emission control
equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent
you from getting a vehicle registration.
If the service engine soon indicator is on or the bulb does not
work, the vehicle may need to be serviced. SeeOn-board
Diagnostics (OBD-II)in this chapter.
Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test if the service engine soon
indicator is on or not working properly (bulb is burned out), or if the
OBD-II system has determined that some of the emission control systems
have not been properly checked. In this case, the vehicle is considered
not ready for I/M testing.
If the vehicle’s engine or transmission has just been serviced, or the
battery has recently run down or been replaced, the OBD-II system may
indicate that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. To determine if the
vehicle is ready for I/M testing, turn the ignition key to the on position
for 15 seconds without cranking the engine. If the service engine soon
indicator blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for
I/M testing; if the service engine soon indicator stays on solid, it means
that the vehicle is ready for I/M testing.
The OBD-II system is designed to check the emission control system
during normal driving. A complete check may take several days. If the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, the following driving cycle consisting
of mixed city and highway driving may be performed:
15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway or highway followed by
20 minutes of stop-and-go driving with at least four 30-second idle
periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle.
The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once the
engine is started, do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle
is complete. If the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, the above
driving cycle will have to be repeated.
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