
11. Stow the jack, tools and flat tire. Make sure the baseof the jack faces the front of the vehicle before
tightening down the fastener.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately.
Road Tire Installation
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shapedend of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the
lug nuts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug 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 counterclockwise.
4. Refer to Torque Specifications for proper lug nut torque.
5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
seated against the wheel.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 509

ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze)
performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis-
sions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would not have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately if
the brake system warning light indicates system failure.
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per-
forming underhood services.
Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing
the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to the “MAX”
mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir.
Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may
cause leaking in the system.
Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require-
ments described on the brake fluid reservoir. With disc
brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake
pads wear. However, low fluid level may be caused by a
leak and a checkup may be needed.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 555

Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you
have any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer
Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800)
465-2001 English / (800) 387-9983 French).
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),
some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
620 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

About Your Brakes.....................409, 413
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .160
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............551
Adding Fuel ............................ .465
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .546
Additives, Fuel .......................... .463
Adjust Down .............................. .128
Forward ......................... .127, 131
Rearward ........................ .127, 131
Up ................................ .128
AirBag.................................58 Advance Front Air Bag .................58, 60
Air Bag Operation .......................61
Air Bag Warning Light ....................69
Enhanced Accident Response ................68
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................72
FrontAirBag...........................58
If A Deployment Occurs ...................67 Knee Impact Bolsters
.....................62
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............71
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............70
Side Air Bags ...........................62
Transporting Pets ........................92
Air Bag Deployment ........................58
Air Bag Light ...................... .69, 97, 232
Air Bag Maintenance .......................71
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .539
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................541
Air Conditioning Filter ..................351, 543
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...........350, 352
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............541, 542
Air Conditioning System .................348, 541
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .439
Alarm Arm The System ........................20
Disarm The System .......................20
Alarm, Panic .............................25
626 INDEX

Alarm (Security Alarm)..................19, 235
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .....550, 585, 586, 587, 588
Disposal ............................. .553
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................414
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................250
Appearance Care ........................ .560
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............19
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .417
Auto Down Power Windows ..................41
Automatic Door Locks ......................34
Automatic Headlights ..................... .140
Automatic High Beams .....................140
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .......340, 348
Automatic Transmission ..............394, 558, 559
Adding Fluid ......559, 589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Autostick ............................ .402
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................559 Fluid Change
......................... .559
Fluid Level Check ...................... .558
Fluid Type ............589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Special Additives ...................... .558
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .......400
Autostick .............................. .402
Operation ............................ .402
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................34
Axle Fluid ..............589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Axle Lubrication .........589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Battery ............................ .237, 539
Charging System Light ...................237
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........25
Location ............................. .539
Belts, Seat ...............................96
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................545
B-Pillar Location ......................... .434
Brake Assist System ...................... .417
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INDEX 627

Brake Control System, Electronic..............413
Brake Fluid .............589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Brake, Parking .......................... .409
Brakes ................................ .413
Brake System ........................ .413, 555
Fluid Check .......555, 589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Master Cylinder ....................... .555
Parking ............................. .409
Warning Light ..................... .233, 413
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................394
Braking ............................... .267
Braking Distance ......................... .267
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........92
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................146
Bulb Replacement ..................... .580, 582
Bulbs, Light .......................... .99, 580
Camera, Rear ........................... .195
Capacities, Fluid ................585, 586, 587, 588 Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................ .465
Oil (Engine) ....................... .535, 536
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................552
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................95, 465
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................468
Car Washes ............................ .561
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............584
Certification Label ........................ .468
Chains, Tire ............................ .450
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .501
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .429
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .529
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............95
Checks, Safety ............................95
Child Restraint ............................73
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................77
Center Seat LATCH ......................84
628 INDEX

Electronic Roll Mitigation.................426
Traction Control System ...................420
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......567
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..................155, 156, 160
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............421
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........239
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................44
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................514
Jacking .............................. .501
Jump Starting ..................... .510, 512
Overheating .......................... .487
Towing ....................... .518, 519, 520
Emergency Trunk Release ....................44
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........529
Engine ............................. .525, 526
Air Cleaner .......................... .539
Block Heater ......................... .387Break-In Recommendations
.................92
Checking Oil Level ..................... .532
Compartment ...................524, 525, 526
Compartment Identification ................524
Coolant (Antifreeze) ........549, 589, 590, 592, 595
Cooling ............................. .549
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................95, 465
Fails To Start ......................... .386
Flooded, Starting ...................... .386
Fuel Requirements ..................... .459
Jump Starting ..................... .510, 512
Oil .......532, 585, 586, 587, 588, 589, 590, 592, 595
Oil Change Interval ..................... .533
Oil Filler Cap ...................... .535, 536
Oil Filter ............................ .538
Oil Selection ..........533, 534, 585, 586, 587, 588
Oil Synthetic ......................... .538
Overheating .......................... .487
Starting ............................. .380
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INDEX 631

Engine Oil Viscosity....................535, 536
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................535
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............68
Entry System, Illuminated ....................22
Ethanol ............................... .462
Event Data Recorder ........................72
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................95, 465
Exhaust System ....................... .95, 546
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................114
Exterior Lighting ......................... .139
Exterior Lights ............................99
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .465
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .539
Air Conditioning ....................351, 543
Engine Oil ...............538, 589, 590, 592, 595
Engine Oil Disposal .....................538
Flashers ............................... .487Hazard Warning
....................... .487
Turn Signal ..................... .99, 144, 254
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .145
Flooded Engine Starting ....................386
Fluid, Brake .............589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Fluid Capacities ................585, 586, 587, 588
Fluid Leaks ..............................99
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................558
Brake ............................... .555
Cooling System ........................ .549
Engine Oil ........................... .532
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........589
Fog Lights ............................. .143
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .136
Forward Collision Warning ..................184
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................514
Fuel .................................. .459
Adding ............................. .465
632 INDEX