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2. Pull the bottom of the cover outward (towards you)then downwards to disengage the tabs located at the
top of the hitch receiver cover to remove. To reinstall the cover after towing repeat the procedure in
reverse order.
NOTE:
Be sure to engage all tabs of the hitch receiver
cover in the bumper fascia prior to installation.
Hitch Receiver Cover Retainers
1 — Hitch Receiver Cover
2 — Locking Retainers
Hitch Receiver Cover
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4. Slide the tire out from under the vehicle and rotate itvertically behind the rear bumper. 5. Spread the retaining tabs on the plastic plate and pull
the metal stamping toward you to release it from the
plastic plate.
Spare Tire
Tab Location
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pulling the door outward. Unhinge the filter cover on
the right side to fully remove the cover.6. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight out of
the housing.
7.
Install the A/C air filter with the arrow on the filter
pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter cover,
make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the cover.
CAUTION!
The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to
indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure
to properly install the filter will result in the need to
replace it more often.
8. Reinstall the glove compartment door on the glove compartment door hinge and reattach the glove com-
partment tension tether by inserting the tether clip in
the glove compartment and sliding the clip away from
the face of the glove compartment door.
A/C Air Filter Cover
1 — Retaining Tab
2 — Mid Way Snap
3 — Filter Cover Hinge
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 651
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With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to fall as
the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in
fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check
should be conducted.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
WARNING!
•Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake system and/or
impair its performance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the
original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder
reservoir.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•To avoid contamination from foreign matter or mois-
ture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in
a tightly closed container. Keep the master cylinder
reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in a open
container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a
lower boiling point. This may cause it to boil unexpect-
edly during hard or prolonged braking, resulting in
sudden brake failure. This could result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
• Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 665
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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.
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Alarm System (Security Alarm)................21
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .....................492
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............9
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............659, 691
Disposal ............................. .662
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................509
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................316
Appearance Care ........................ .670
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............21
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .512
Auto Down Power Windows ..................44
Automatic Headlights ..................... .176
Automatic High Beams .....................176
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .......426, 434
Automatic Transmission .................483, 669
Adding Fluid ......................... .669
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................669
Fluid Change ......................... .669
Fluid Level Check ...................668, 669 Fluid Type
........................ .668, 695
Gear Ranges .......................... .484
Special Additives ...................... .668
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........257
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................257
Axle Fluid ............................. .695
Battery ............................ .302, 646
Charging System Light ...................302
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........27
Belts, Seat ...............................112
Blind Spot Monitoring ..................... .135
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................652
B-Pillar Location ......................... .531
Brake Assist System ........................511
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............508
Brake Fluid ......................... .664, 695
Brake System ........................ .508, 664
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .508
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