
WARNING!(Continued)
of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the park brake, brake pedal or the transmis-
sion gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in
a location accessible to children), and do not leave
the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
NOTE:
• Before moving the transmission gear selector out of
PARK, you must start the engine and also press the
brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the gear selector
could result.
• DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or
NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this can damage
the drivetrain.
The following indicators should be used to ensure that you
have engaged the transmission into the PARK position: •
Look at the transmission gear position display and
verify that it indicates the PARK position (P), and is not
blinking.
• With brake pedal released, verify that the gear selector
will not move out of PARK.
REVERSE (R)
This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into
REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete
stop.
NEUTRAL (N)
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged
periods with the engine running. Apply the parking brake
and shift the transmission into PARK if you must leave the
vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the
ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices
that limit your response to changing traffic or road
conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and
have a collision.
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NOTE:
•When the parking brake is applied and the transmission
is placed in gear, the “Brake” Warning Light will flash. If
vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the
driver. Fully release the parking brake before attempting
to move the vehicle.
• This light only shows that the parking brake is applied.
It does not show the degree of brake application.
When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front
wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away
from the curb on an uphill grade. Apply the parking brake
before placing the gear selector in PARK, otherwise the
load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it
difficult to move the gear selector out of PARK. The
parking brake should always be applied whenever the
driver is not in the vehicle.
WARNING!
• Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully
when parked to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob
from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number
of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.
• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
keyless ignition node is in the “OFF” mode, remove
the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in
a location accessible to children, and do not leave the
ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-
N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
• Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before
driving; failure to do so can lead to brake failure and
a collision.
(Continued)
5
STARTING AND OPERATING 405

About Your Brakes........................ .406
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .153
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............522
Adding Fuel ............................. .449
Additives, Fuel ........................... .446
Adjust Forward ............................110,111
Rearward ...........................110,111
Air Bag Air Bag Operation .........................53
Air Bag Warning Light .....................60
Driver Knee Air Bag .......................54
Enhanced Accident Response ..............60, 499
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................499
If A Deployment Occurs ....................59
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................54
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............62
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light .............61
Side Air Bags ............................55
Transporting Pets .........................83
Air Bag Light ....................... .60, 86, 238
Air Bag Maintenance .........................62
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......511
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................512
Air Conditioning Filter ...................351, 513 Air Conditioning, Operating Tips
............350, 352
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ..................343
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............512, 513
Air Conditioning System ..................346, 512
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .428
Alarm Arm The System ..........................16
Disarm The System ........................17
Alarm, Panic ...............................20
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....................16, 240
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................16
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ..................... .395
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................521, 545
Disposal .............................. .523
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................407
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................250
Appearance Care .......................... .528
Arming
System (Security Alarm) ................16
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .409
Auto Down Power Windows ...................34
Automatic Headlights ...................... .136
Automatic High Beams ..................... .136
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........346
Automatic Transmission ..................388, 528
566 INDEX

Pets.....................................83
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........424
Power Brakes ............................... .406
Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................534
Door Locks ..............................27
Inverter .............................. .210
Lift Gate ...............................38
Mirrors ............................... .100
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............206
Seats ..............................110,111
Steering ........................... .403, 549
Sunroof .............................. .203
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .............148
Windows ...............................34
Power Seats Forward ............................110,111
Rearward ...........................110,111
Recline ................................110
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .................48
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .480
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................49
Programming Key Fobs (Remote Keyless Entry) ......19Quadra-Trac
............................. .395
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .429
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............523
Radio Frequency General Information .............14, 16, 23, 26, 33
Radio Operation .......................... .334
Radio Remote Controls ..................... .332
Radio (Sound Systems) ..................... .314
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................146
Rear Air Conditioning ...................... .343
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .526
Rear Camera ............................. .192
Rear Cross Path ........................... .107
Rear Cupholder ............................211
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .183
Rear Seat, Folding ......................... .123
Rear Window Features ...................... .222
Rear
Wiper/Washer ........................ .222
Reclining Front Seats ........................113
Recreational Towing ........................ .466
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .........468
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......470
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .445
Refrigerant .............................. .513
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INDEX 575

Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.................46
Vanity Mirrors ............................ .101
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...............7
Vehicle Loading ....................... .424, 451
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................8
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) ...........16
Vehicle Storage ........................ .350, 540
Viscosity, Engine Oil ....................... .510
Voice Recognition System (VR) .................354
Warning Flasher, Hazard .....................474
Warning, Roll Over ...........................5
Warnings And Cautions .......................7
Warranty Information ...................... .561
Washers, Windshield .....................143, 518
Washing Vehicle .......................... .529
Wheel And Wheel Trim ..................... .530
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..................530 Wind Buffeting
......................... .36, 205
Window Fogging .......................... .350
Windows .................................34
Power .................................34
Wind Buffeting ...........................36
Windshield Defroster .........................86
Windshield Washers ....................... .143
Fluid ................................ .518
Windshield Wiper Blades .....................517
Windshield Wipers ........................ .143
Wiper Blade Replacement .....................517
Wipers, Intermittent ........................ .144
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ...................... .146
580 INDEX