total load on your vehicle. Refer to
the Tire and Loading Information
placard, located on the drivers
door pillar, for the maximum com-
bined weight of occupants and
cargo for your vehicle.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your
new vehicle drivetrain components
the following guidelines are recom-
mended:
CAUTION!
Do not tow a trailer at all duringthe first 805 km the new vehicle is
driven. The engine, axle or other
parts could be damaged.
Then, during the first 805 km that a trailer is towed, do not
drive over 80 km/h and do not
make starts at full throttle. This
helps the engine and other parts
of the vehicle wear in at the
heavier loads.
WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to an in-
jury accident. Follow these guide-
lines to make your trailer towing as
safe as possible:
Make certain that the load is se-cured in the trailer and that it will
not shift during travel. When
trailering cargo that is not fully
secured, dynamic load shifts can
occur that may be difficult for the
driver to control. You could lose
control of your vehicle and have
an accident.
All trailer hitches should be pro- fessionally installed on your ve-
hicle.
When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not overload your ve-
hicle or trailer. Overloading can
cause a loss of control, poor per-
formance, or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transmission, steer-
ing, suspension, chassis structure,
or tires.
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WARNING!(Continued)
Safety chains must always beused between your vehicle and
trailer. Always connect the chains
to the frame or hook retainers of
the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains
under the trailer tongue and al-
low enough slack for turning cor-
ners.
Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. When
parking, apply the parking brake
on the tow vehicle. Always, block
or "chock" the trailer wheels.
GCWR must not be exceeded.
Total weight must be distrib-
uted between the tow vehicle
and the trailer such that the
following four ratings are not
exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized.
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Thirteen - Pin ConnectorDetails
Pin Function Wire Color
9 Permanent Power Supply (+12V) Brown/
White
10 Power Supply Controlled by Ig-nition Switch (+12V) Red
11
aReturn for Contact (Pin) 102White
12 Reserve for Future Allocation ³ Red/
Blue
13 Return for Contact (Pin) 9
2White
1The rear position registration
plate illumination device shall be
connected such that no light of the device has a common connection with both pins 5 and 7.
2The three return circuits shall notbe connected electrically in the trailer.
³The allocation pin 12 has been
changed from “Coding for coupled Trailer” to “Reserve for Future Allocation.”
TOWING TIPS
Before setting out on a trip, practice
turning, stopping and backing the
trailer in an area away from heavy
traffic.
Automatic Transmission
The DRIVE gear can be selected when
towing. However, if frequent shifting
occurs while in DRIVE, use the Elec-
tronic Range Select (ERS) shift con-
trol to select a lower gear range.
NOTE: Using a lower gear range
while operating the vehicle under
heavy loading conditions will im-
prove performance and extend
transmission life by reducing ex-
cessive shifting and heat build up.
This action will also provide better
engine braking.
If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for
more than 45 minutes of continuous
operation, then change the transmis-
sion fluid and filter as specified for
"police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer
towing." Refer to the “Maintenance
Schedule” for the proper maintenance
intervals. Electronic Range Select (ERS)
When using the ERS shift control,
select the highest gear range that
allows for adequate performance
and avoids frequent downshifts.
For example, choose “4” if the de-
sired speed can be maintained.
Choose “3” or “2” if needed to
maintain the desired speed.
To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous driving at high
RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as nec-
essary to avoid extended driving at
high RPM. Return to a higher gear
or vehicle speed when grade and
road conditions allow.
Electronic Speed Control (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater
than 16 km/h, disengage until you
can get back to cruising speed.
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Use speed control in flat terrain andwith light loads to maximize fuel
efficiency.
Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and
transmission overheating, take the
following actions:
City Driving
When stopped for short periods, shift
the transmission into NEUTRAL and
increase engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily. Trailer Hitch Attaching Points
Your vehicle will require extra equip-
ment to tow a trailer safely and effi-
ciently. The trailer tow hitch must be
attached to your vehicle using the
provided attaching points on the ve-
hicle's frame. Refer to the following
chart to determine the accurate at-
taching points. Other equipment,
such as trailer sway controls and
braking equipment, trailer equalizing
(leveling) equipment and low profile
mirrors, may also be required or
strongly recommended.
Trailer Tow Hitch Attaching
Points And Overhang Dimen- sions
Grand Voyager
A N/A
B 441.72 mm
C 568.61 mm
D 763.62 mm
E (maximum
overhang) 1185.40 mm
F 670.20 mm
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS.............286
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..............286
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . . .287
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ...............287
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .............287
JACK LOCATION ...................... .288
SPARE TIRE REMOVAL .................288
TO ACCESS SPARE TIRE WINCH DRIVE NUT. . .288
SPARE TIRE TOOLS .................... .289
SPARE TIRE REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS .....289
PREPARATIONS FOR JACKING ............290
JACKING INSTRUCTIONS ................291
SECURING THE SPARE TIRE .............294
ROAD TIRE INSTALLATION ..............295
JUMP-STARTING ....................... .296
PREPARATIONS FOR JUMP-START .........296
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE ............297
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...............298
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............299
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE .................300
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HAZARD WARNING
FLASHERS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is
located in the lower center area of the
instrument panel.Press the switch to turn on the
Hazard Warning flasher.
When the switch is activated, all di-
rectional turn signals will flash on and
off to warn oncoming traffic of an
emergency. Press the switch a second
time to turn off the Hazard Warning
flashers.
This is an emergency warning system
and it should not be used when the
vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a
safety hazard for other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to
seek assistance, the Hazard Warning
flashers will continue to operate even
though the ignition is placed in the
OFF position.
NOTE: With extended use the
Hazard Warning flashers may
wear down your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE
OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you
can reduce the potential for overheat-
ing by taking the appropriate action.
On the highways — slow down.
In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEU-
TRAL, but do not increase engine
idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you
can take to slow down an impend-
ing overheat condition:
If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system
adds heat to the engine cooling
system and turning the A/C off
can help remove this heat.
You can also turn the tempera- ture control to maximum heat,
the mode control to floor and the
blower control to high. This al-
lows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and
aids in removing heat from the
engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system
could damage your vehicle. If tem-
perature gauge reads “H”, pull over
and stop the vehicle. Idle the ve-
hicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on the “H”, turn
the engine off immediately, and call
for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned
by hot engine coolant (antifreeze)
or steam from your radiator. If you
see or hear steam coming from un-
der the hood, do not open the hood
until the radiator has had time to
cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the ra-
diator or coolant bottle is hot.
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WARNING!(Continued)
Being under a jacked-up vehicleis dangerous. The vehicle could
slip off the jack and fall on you.
You could be crushed. Never put
any part of your body under a
vehicle that is on a jack. If you
need to get under a raised vehicle,
take it to a service center where it
can be raised on a lift.
Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The
jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The
vehicle should be jacked on a firm
level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
JACK LOCATION
The jack, jack handle and winch
handle tools are stowed behind the
rear left side trim panel in the rear
cargo area. Turn the two cover latches
to release the cover. Remove the pouch containing the
scissors jack, jack handle, and tools.
SPARE TIRE REMOVAL
The spare tire is stowed inside a protec-
tive cover located under the center of
the vehicle between the front doors by
means of a cable winch mechanism.
The “spare tire drive” nut is located on
the floor, under a plastic cap at the
front of the floor console or under front
super console forward bin liner.
TO ACCESS SPARE TIRE
WINCH DRIVE NUT
To access the spare tire winch drive
nut and lower the spare tire, you will
need to refer to one of the following
center console configurations.
Super Console
For vehicles equipped with the Super
Console, the spare tire winch assem-
bly drive nut is located beneath the
console.
1. Pull the lower drawer out from the
rear of the floor console to gain clear
access of the tire winch drive nut.
Jack And Tool Location
Spare Tire Location
Super Console
1 — Lower Drawer
2 — Front Drawer
3 — Front Drawer Liner
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JACKING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing
warnings to help prevent personal
injury or damage to your vehicle:
Always park on a firm, level sur-face as far from the edge of the
roadway as possible before rais-
ing the vehicle.
Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
Block the wheel diagonally oppo- site the wheel to be raised.
Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in
PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.
Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be
raised on a lift.
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WARNING!(Continued)
Only use the jack in the positionsindicated and for lifting this ve-
hicle during a tire change.
If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor
traffic.
To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed,
spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle
by jacking on locations other than
those indicated in the Jacking In-
structions for this vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to the “Compact
Spare Tire” section of “Tires – General Information” for informa-
tion about the spare tire, its use,
and operation.
1. Loosen (but do not remove) the
wheel lug nuts by turning them to the
left one turn while the wheel is still on
the ground.
2. There are two jack engagement lo-
cations on each side of the vehicle
body. These locations are on the sill
flange of the vehicle body.CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle
by jacking on locations other than
those indicated.
Jack Warning Label
Jack Locations
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WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the ve-
hicle off the jack, do not tighten the
wheel nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow
this warning may result in personal
injury.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by
turning the jack handle counterclock-
wise.
4. Refer to “Torque Specifications”
in this section for correct lug nut
torque.
5. After 40 km check the lug nut
torque with a torque wrench to ensure
that all lug nuts are properly seated
against the wheel.
JUMP-STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged bat-
tery it can be jump-started using a set
of jumper cables and a battery in an-
other vehicle or by using a portable
battery booster pack. Jump-starting
can be dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this
section carefully. NOTE: When using a portable
battery booster pack follow the
manufacturer’s operating instruc-
tions and precautions.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery
booster pack or any other booster
source with a system voltage
greater than 12 Volts or damage to
the battery, starter motor, alterna-
tor or electrical system may occur.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the
battery is frozen. It could rupture or
explode and cause personal injury.
PREPARATIONS FOR
JUMP-START
The battery in your vehicle is located
on the left side of the engine compart-
ment.
WARNING!
Take care to avoid the radiator
cooling fan whenever the hood is
raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be
injured by moving fan blades.
Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and brace-
lets that could make an inadver-
tent electrical contact. You could
be seriously injured.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes
and generate hydrogen gas which
is flammable and explosive. Keep
open flames or sparks away from
the battery.
Positive Battery Post
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