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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 227
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . 227
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 234
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 235
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 240
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Battery - North America . . . . . . 244
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 244 Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 245
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 246
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . 247
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 250
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 251
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 252
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 260
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 277
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
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rotation, check the wheel
alignment. SeeWhen It Is Time
for New Tires 0272 andWheel
Replacement 0277.
Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires.
Do not include the compact
spare tire in the tire rotation.
Adjust the front and rear tires to
the recommended inflation
pressure on the Tire and
Loading Information label after
the tires have been rotated. See
Tire Pressure 0266 and Vehicle
Load Limits 0183. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See
Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation 0268.
Check that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” underCapacities
and Specifications 0317.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When
changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or a paper
towel can be used; however, use
a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.
Lightly coat the center of the
wheel hub with wheel bearing
grease after a wheel change or
tire rotation to prevent corrosion
or rust build-up. Do not get grease on the flat wheel
mounting surface or on the
wheel nuts or bolts.
When It Is Time for New
Tires
Factors such as maintenance,
temperatures, driving speeds,
vehicle loading, and road conditions
affect the wear rate of the tires.
Treadwear indicators are one way to
tell when it is time for new tires.
Treadwear indicators appear when
the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in)
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upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and
differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from
highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on
specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.Temperature
The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance
to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of
performance which all
passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Warning: The
temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned
and balanced at the factory to
provide the longest tire life and best
overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing
are not necessary on a regular
basis. Consider an alignment check
if there is unusual tire wear or the
vehicle is significantly pulling to one
side or the other. Some slight pull to
the left or right, depending on the
crown of the road and/or other road
surface variations such as troughs
or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is
vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, the tires and wheels may need
to be rebalanced. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.
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Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should
be regularly inspected to ensure
that there are no cracks or leaks.
With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can inspect the hoses and
advise if replacement is needed.
Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure
that they light when braking.
. With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns. Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
.
Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/
sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs
of leaking, blown seals,
or damage, and can advise
when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel,
and can reduce the risk of tire
failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the
rubber; cracks or cuts in the
tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
split in the tire. .
Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also
provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth
vehicle operation at all speeds.
Your dealer sells and services
name brand tires.
Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see Interior Care 0297 and
Exterior Care 0292.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver
optimal wear and performance.
. Signs that the alignment may
need to be adjusted include
pulling, improper vehicle
handling, or unusual tire wear.
. Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper
wheel alignment.
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Storage AreasCenter Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 94
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139, 332
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Taillamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 322
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . 41, 42 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Tires (cont'd)
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 268
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 267
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Terminology and Definitions . . 263
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 277
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 220
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 220
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 291
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 Traction
Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Transmission
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Turn Signal
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 275
Universal Remote System . . . . . . 130Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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VehicleAlarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 316
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 111
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 215
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 276
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 81
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Windshield
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 246