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remains on the “H”, turn the engine off immediately
and call an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer
for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to
look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your
Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
5. Odometer / Trip Odometer Display Area
• The odometer display shows the total distance the
vehicle has been driven. The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. Refer to “Odometer/Trip
Odometer/ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) Button” for
further information.
• U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser
the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven.
If your odometer needs to be repaired or serviced,
the repair technician should leave the odometer
reading the same as it was before the repair or
service. If they cannot do so, then the odometer must
be set at zero, and a sticker must be placed in the
door jamb stating what the mileage was before the
repair or service. It is a good idea for you to make a
record of the odometer reading before the repair/
service, so that you can be sure that it is properly
reset, or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the
odometer must be reset at zero.
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Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic
System called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The
light will illuminate when the ignition is in the ON position before engine start. If the bulb
does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON/RUN, have the condition checked
promptly.
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor quality fuel, etc., may illuminate
the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through sev-
eral typical driving styles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not
require towing.
When the engine is running, the MIL may flash to alert serious conditions that could lead to
immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be ser-
viced as soon as possible if this occurs.
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•RIGHT Arrow Button
Push and release the RIGHTarrow button
when prompted by the EVIC to Reset Main
Menu features with a reset capability or to
change Personal Settings.
• DOWN Arrow Button
Push and release the DOWNarrow button
when prompted by the EVIC to step through
Vehicle Info submenu or stored system warn-
ing messages or Personal Settings features.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages:
• Low Tire Pressure
• Low Fuel •
Service TPM System (refer to Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing System inStarting and Operating)
• Damaged Key
• Key in Ignition
• Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime)
• Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
• Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
• Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single
chime)
• Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
• Key Fob Battery Low (with a single chime)
• Personal Settings Not Avail. – Vehicle Not in Park —
automatic transmission
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•Personal Settings Not Avail. – Vehicle in Motion —
manual transmission
• Door Open (with vehicle graphic showing which door
is open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in
motion).
• Gate Open (with vehicle graphic showing the
Liftgate/back door open and a single chime sounds if
the vehicle is in motion)
• Check Gascap (refer to “Adding Fuel” in “Starting
And Operating” for further information)
• Oil Change Required (with a single chime)
• ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — if equippedEVIC Main Menu
To step to each main menu feature push and release the
MENU button once for each step. A step from the last
item in the list will cause the first item in the feature list
to be displayed. The following features are in the Main
menu:
• Compass, Outside Temperature, and ECO display
• Digital Speedometer
• Average Fuel Economy
• Distance to Empty
• Tire Pressure — If Equipped
• Elapsed Time
• Vehicle Information
• Coolant Temp
• Oil Pressure
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▫Tire Spinning ....................... .517
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................518
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ .519
▫ Replacement Tires .....................519
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......521
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....522
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .523
▫ Base TPM System .....................526
▫ Premium System — If Equipped ...........529
▫ General Information ....................534
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................534
▫ 3.6L Engine ......................... .534
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................535 ▫
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............535
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......536
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................536
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................537
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................537
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............538
ADDING FUEL ....................... .539
▫ Fuel Filler Cap ...................... .539
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............541
VEHICLE LOADING ....................541
▫ Certification Label ....................541
TRAILER TOWING .....................544
▫ Common Towing Definitions .............544
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time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal
conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive
with all side windows fully open.
ADDING FUEL
Fuel Filler Cap
The fuel filler cap is located on the driver’s side of the
vehicle. If the fuel filler cap is lost or damaged, be sure
the replacement cap is the correct one for this vehicle.
CAUTION!
•Damage to the fuel system or emission control
system could result from using an improper fuel
filler cap. A poorly fitting cap could let impurities
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Fuel Filler Cap
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into the fuel system. Also, a poorly fitting aftermar-
ket cap can cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)” to illuminate, due to fuel vapors escaping
from the system.
• To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top
off” the fuel tank after filling.
WARNING!
• Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the
vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is
being filled.
• Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is
in violation of most state and federal fire regula-
tions and may cause the MIL to turn on.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a
portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You
could be burned. Always place gas containers on
the ground while filling.
NOTE:
• When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank
is full.
• Tighten the fuel filler cap about 1/4 turn until you hear
one click. This is an indication that the cap is properly
tightened.
• If the fuel filler cap is not tightened properly, the MIL
will come on. Be sure the cap is tightened every time
the vehicle is refueled.
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Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
After fuel has been added, the vehicle diagnostic system
can determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose,
improperly installed, or damaged. If the system detects a
malfunction, the “gASCAP” message will display in the
odometer display. Tighten the gas cap until aclicking
sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is
properly tightened. Push the odometer reset button to
turn the message off. If the problem persists, the message
will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This
might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected
twice in a row, the system will turn on the MIL. Resolving
the problem will turn the MIL off.
VEHICLE LOADING
Certification Label
As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label
affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar.
This label contains the month and year of manufacture,
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is
included on this label and indicates the Month, Day and
Hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the
bottom of the label is your VIN.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle
including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo.
The label also specifies maximum capacities of front and
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