
WARNING!
•Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake
fully when parked to guard against vehicle move-
ment and possible injury or damage.
•Your vehicle could move and injure you and others
if it is not completely in PARK. Check by trying to
move the shift lever out of PARK with the brake
pedal released. Make sure the transmission is in
PARK before leaving the vehicle.
•It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL
if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when
the engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
•Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the
parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
turn the engine OFF, and remove the Key Fob.
When the ignition is in the LOCK/OFF (key re-
moval) position, the transmission is locked in
PARK, securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement.
•When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in the OFF position, remove the Key Fob
from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
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468 STARTING AND OPERATING

WARNING!(Continued)
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever.
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, (or
in a location accessible to children) and do not
leave the ignition (in a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™) in the ACC or ON/RUN
position. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
The following indicators should be used to ensure that
you have engaged the transmission into the PARK posi-
tion:
•When shifting into PARK, firmly move the shift lever
all the way forward and to the left until it stops and is
fully seated.
•Look at the transmission gear position display and
verify that it indicates the PARK position.
•With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever
will not move out of PARK.
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NOTE:
•When the parking brake is applied and the automatic
transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning
Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime
will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking
brake before attempting to move the vehicle.
•This light only shows that the parking brake is ap-
plied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front
wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away
from the curb on an uphill grade. For vehicles equipped
with an automatic transmission, apply the parking brake
before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load
on the transmission locking mechanism may make it
difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The parking
brake should always be applied whenever the driver is
not in the vehicle.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key
Fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/ RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
(Continued)
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If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to#Shift Lever Override#in this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK
for towing.
CAUTION!
•Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
•When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
•Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
mission may result.
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. If flatbed
equipment is not available, and the transmission is
operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all four
wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
•The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
•The towing distance must not exceed 15 miles (24 km).
•The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must
be towed faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than 15
miles (24 km), it must be towed with the front wheels
OFF the ground (using a flatbed truck, or wheel lift
equipment with the front wheels raised).
602 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Data Recorder, Event.......................95
Daytime Running Lights....................224
Dealer Service............................611
Defroster, Windshield......................123
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..................230
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................608
Dimmer Control..........................225
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission..................634
Oil (Engine)...........................612
Power Steering.........................479
Disabled Vehicle Towing....................601
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................628
Door Locks
Door Locks............................34
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Remote...............................34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................34
Door Opener, Garage.......................256
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................476
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy......336
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™)......384
E-85 Fuel...............................536
Economy (Fuel) Mode......................465
Electrical Power Outlets.....................269
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................136
Electronic Brake Control System...............483
Brake Assist System.....................487
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........236
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............488
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......325
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher..................561
Jacking...............................575
684 INDEX

Jump Starting............................594
Key Fob
Programming Additional Key Fobs...........17
Programming Additional Transmitters.........17
Key-In Reminder..........................15
Keyless Entry System.......................21
Key, Replacement..........................16
Keys...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................15
Lane Change Assist........................228
Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................59
Latches................................125
Hood................................220
Lead Free Gasoline........................531
Leaks, Fluid.............................125
Life of Tires.............................517
Liftgate.................................52
Light Bulbs..............................125
Lights.................................125
Airbag................................92
Alarm...............................319
Anti-Lock.............................314
Automatic Headlights....................223
Back-Up..............................654
Battery Saver..........................229
Brake Assist Warning....................490
Brake Warning.........................320
Bulb Replacement.......................650
Center Mounted Stop....................655
Daytime Running.......................224
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................225
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator.....490
Engine Temperature Warning...............323
Exterior..............................125
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..225
Hazard Warning Flasher..................56110
INDEX 689

Seat Belts..............................72
Programmable Electronic Features.............342
Radial Ply Tires..........................510
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........628
Radio Operation..........................432
Radio Remote Controls.....................430
Rear Air Conditioning......................438
Rear Camera............................249
Rear Cross Path..........................144
Rear Heater.............................438
Rear ParkSense System.....................240
Rearview Mirrors.........................133
Rear Window Features.....................293
Reclining Front Seats.......................192
Recorder, Event Data.......................95
Recreational Towing.......................557
Reformulated Gasoline.....................532
Refrigerant..............................620
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................58
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)..................21
FCC General Information..................30
Programming Additional Key Fobs...........17
Programming Additional Transmitters.........17
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........430
Remote Starting System......................30
Removable Floor Console...................290
Replacement Bulbs........................650
Replacement Keys.........................16
Replacement Parts.........................611
Replacement Tires.........................518
Reporting Safety Defects....................675
Resetting Oil Change Indicator................313
Restraint, Head...........................193
Restraints, Child...........................96
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.................598
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)...................294
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