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Caution
If the other vehicle does not have a
12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake firmly. Vehicles with an automatic
transmission should be in
P (Park). See Shifting Into
Park 0180.
Caution
If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump starting
procedure, they could be damaged.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Whenever
possible, turn off or unplug all
accessories on either vehicle when
jump starting. 4. Turn the ignition to OFF and
switch off all lights and
accessories in both vehicles,
except the hazard warning
flashers if needed.
{Warning
An electric fan can start up even
when the engine is not running and
can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
{Warning
Using a match near a battery can
cause battery gas to explode. People
have been hurt doing this, and
some have been blinded. Use a
flashlight if you need more light.
Battery fluid contains acid that can
burn you. Do not get it on you.
If you accidentally get it in your
eyes or on your skin, flush the place
with water and get medical help
immediately.
{Warning
Fans or other moving engine parts
can injure you badly. Keep your
hands away from moving parts
once the engine is running.
5. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the jump
start remote positive (+) terminal
for the discharged battery.
6. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the good
battery.
7. Connect one end of the black negative (–) cable to the negative
(–) terminal of the good battery.
8. Connect the other end of the black negative (–) cable to the
remote negative (–) post for the
discharged battery.
9. Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine at idle speed for at
least four minutes.
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10. Try to start the vehicle that hadthe dead battery. If it will not
start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.
Caution
If the jumper cables are connected
or removed in the wrong order,
electrical shorting may occur and
damage the vehicle. The repairs
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Always connect and
remove the jumper cables in the
correct order, making sure that the
cables do not touch each other or
other metal.
Jumper Cable Removal
Reverse the sequence exactly when
removing the jumper cables.
After starting the disabled vehicle and
removing the jumper cables, allow it
to idle for several minutes.
Towing the Vehicle
Caution
Incorrectly towing a disabled
vehicle may cause damage. The
damage would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Do not lash or hook to suspension
components. Use the proper straps
around the tires to secure the
vehicle.
Have the vehicle towed on a wheel lift
tow truck. A flatbed car carrier could
damage the vehicle. The wheel lift tow
truck must raise the rear of the
vehicle and wheel dollies must be
used to lift the front wheels off the
ground.
Consult your dealer or a professional
towing service if the disabled vehicle
must be towed.
Recreational Vehicle
Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle such as a motor home. The
two most common types of
recreational vehicle towing are known
as dinghy towing and dolly towing.
Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground.
Dolly towing is towing the vehicle
with two wheels on the ground and
two wheels up on a device known as a
dolly.
Here are some important things to
consider before recreational vehicle
towing:
. What is the towing capacity of the
towing vehicle? Be sure to read the
tow vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.
. What is the distance that will be
traveled? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how
long they can tow.
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310 INDEX
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . 258
N
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
O
Object Detection SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Off-Road
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Operating Mode Overheated Engine Protection . . . 238
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
P
Park
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Parking
Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . 75
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Power
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . 180
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . . . . 68
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . 302
R
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Rear AxleLimited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . 163
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Rear Seat Pass-Through Door . . . . . . . 63
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . 202
Rear Window Sunshade . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Rearview Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Records
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . 276
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Replacement Parts
Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80