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For more information on the Cap-Less Fuel System refer
to “Refuelling The Vehicle” in “Starting And Operating ”
in this manual.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
•On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission
in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat. •
You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back
into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the
“H”, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
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In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmis-
sion will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead battery),
a Manual Park Release is available.
Follow these steps to activate the Manual Park Release:
1. Apply firm pressure to the brake pedal while seated inthe driver ’s seat. 2. Apply the parking brake if possible.
3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the
Manual Park Release access cover, which is to the
lower left of the steering column.
4. The Manual Park Release access cover is connected to a red tether strap. Pull the tether strap out as far as it
will go, then release it. The transmission should now
be in NEUTRAL, allowing the vehicle to be moved.
NOTE: When the lever is locked in the released position,
the tether will remain outside of the trim panel and the
access cover cannot be re-installed.
5. Release the parking brake only when the vehicle is securely connected to a tow vehicle.
Manual Park Release Access Cover
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To Reset The Manual Park Release:
1. Pull the tether strap out again, then release it.
2. Allow the tether to retract with the lever back to itsoriginal position.
3. Verify that the transmission is in PARK.
4. Confirm that the tether has retracted fully and re- install the access cover. If the access cover cannot be
re-installed, repeat steps 1 through 3.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator. NOTE:
Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be
achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.
Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for
more than two seconds, you must press the brake pedal
to engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that
will maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE: Push the ESC Off switch to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Offmode,
before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control” in “Safety” for further information. Once the
vehicle has been freed, push the ESC Offswitch again to
restore ESC On mode.
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NOTE:The Safehold feature will engage the Electric Park
Brake whenever the driver’s door is opened (if the
ignition is ON, transmission is not in PARK, and brake
pedal is released). If you are towing this vehicle with the
ignition in the ON/RUN position, you must manually
disable the Electric Park Brake each time the driver’s
door is opened, by pressing the brake pedal and then
pushing the EPB switch down.
If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to “Manual Park Release” in this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK
in order to move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Do not use sling-type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
• Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released, and
remains released, while being towed.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident
Response System.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety”
in this guide for further information on the Enhanced
Accident Response System (EARS) function.
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Heated...............................94
Memory ..............................90
Power ............................ .84, 87
Reclining ..............................60
Seatback Release ..................... .59, 63
Stow \bN Go (Fold in Floor) .................69
Tilting ............................ .59, 63
Security Alarm .......................... .240
Arm The System ........................38
Disarm The System .......................39
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............687
Service Assistance ........................ .798
Service Contract ......................... .800
Service Manuals ......................... .803
Shifting Automatic Transmission ..................396
Shoulder Belts .......................... .306
Signals, Turn ...................113, 254, 377, 542
SmartBeams .............................115 Snow Chains (Tire Chains)
...................661
Snow Tires ............................. .658
Spare Tire .....................560, 659, 660, 661
Spark Plugs ............................ .687
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ .687
Oil................................. .687
Speed Control Accel/Decel .......................... .409
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ..................416
Cancel .............................. .409
Resume ............................. .409
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............405, 409
Starting ............................. .33, 383
Cold Weather ......................... .384
Engine Fails To Start .....................385
Remote ...............................33
Starting And Operating .....................383
Starting Procedures ....................... .383
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