
10-22Technical and consumer information
.Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure,
vehicle tire pressure, trailer light operation,
and trailer wheel lug nuts every time you
attach a trailer to the vehicle.
. Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
. Determine the overall height of the vehicle
and trailer so the required clearance is
known.
Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of the
vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,
stopping and backing up in an area which is free
from traffic. Steering stability, and braking
performance will be somewhat different than
under normal driving conditions.
.Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
. Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
. Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
. Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed. Some states or provinces have
specific speed limits for vehicles that are towing trailers. Obey the local speed limits.
. When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift lever to the P
(Park) position before blocking the
wheels and applying the parking brake,
transmission damage could occur.
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. After the wheel blocks are in place, slowly release the brake pedal until the blocks
absorb the vehicle load.
4. Apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission into P (Park) . 6. Turn off the engine.
To drive away:
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Shift the transmission into gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Drive slowly until the vehicle and trailer are
clear from the blocks.
6. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
7. Have someone retrieve and store the blocks.
. When going down a hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine braking effect.
When going up a long grade, downshift the
transmission to a lower gear and reduce
speed to reduce chances of engine over-
loading and/or overheating.
. If the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioning
system is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Coolant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the fan
control to high and setting the temperature
control to the HOT position.
. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
circumstances.
. Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km) .

11 Index
A
A/C (Air Conditioner) operation ............................. 4-49
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ............................ 5-31
Advanced air bag system ......................................... 1-54
Aiming control, Headlights ....................................... 2-37
Air bag systemAdvanced air bag system .................................. 1-54
Front passenger air bag and status light ...... 1-55
Front-seat mounted side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-61
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
supplemental air bag system ............................ 1-61
Air bag warning labels .............................................. 1-63
Air bag warning light ..................................... 1-64, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter ........................................... 8-14
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ................................... 4-47
Air conditioner service ....................................... 4-60
Air conditioner specification label ................. 10-10
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations .................... 4-60, 10-6
In-cabin microfilter ............................................... 4-60
Alarm, How to stop alarm (see vehicle
security system) .......................................................... 2-30
Alcohol, drugs and driving ......................................... 5-8
Antenna ...................................................................... 4-109
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ............................ 5-31
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light .... 2-12
Appearance care Exterior appearance care ..................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ....................................... 7-4
Armrests .......................................................................... 1-7
Around view
Šmonitor ............................................... 4-32
Audible reminders ...................................................... 2-18 Audio operation precautions ................................... 4-61
Audio system ............................................................... 4-61
Steering wheel audio controls ....................... 4-108
Auto closure ................................................................. 3-29
Autolight system ......................................................... 2-34
Automatic Air conditioner ...................................................... 4-54
Door locks ................................................................ 3-7
Drive positioner .................................................... 3-36
Moonroof ............................................................... 2-54
Seat positioner ..................................................... 3-36
AUX (Auxiliary) input .................................................. 4-85
Avoiding collision and rollover .................................. 5-6
B
Back door (See liftgate) ........................................... 3-26
Battery ........................................................................... 8-10 Battery saver system .......................................... 2-36
Intelligent Key ....................................................... 8-20
Variable voltage control system ....................... 8-12
Before starting the engine ....................................... 5-11
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system ...................... 5-17
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system
warning light ................................................................ 2-12
Bluetooth
Šhands-free phone system
(Type A) ..................................................................... 4-122
Bluetooth
Šhands-free phone system
(Type B) ..................................................................... 4-133
Bluetooth
Šhands-free phone system
(Type C) ..................................................................... 4-146
Bluetooth
Šstreaming audio .................................. 4-101
Booster seats .............................................................. 1-45
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..................... 5-31
Brake fluid ................................................................ 8-9 Brake system ........................................................ 5-30
Parking brake operation ..................................... 5-16
Warning light ........................................................ 2-12
Break-in schedule ....................................................... 5-27
Brightness control Display ON/OFF button ..................................... 4-10
Instrument panel .................................................. 2-38
Bulb replacement ....................................................... 8-22
C
Cabin air filter .............................................................. 4-60
Capacities and
recommended fluids/lubricants ............................... 10-2
Car phone or CB radio .......................................... 4-121
Cargo floor box ........................................................... 2-48
Cargo lights ................................................................. 2-60
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst .................. 5-3
CD/DVD/USB memory care and cleaning ....... 4-107
Center multi-function control panel ......................... 4-5
Chassis and body maintenance ............................. 9-11
Checking lights ........................................................... 2-12
Child restraints ............................................................ 1-27 Booster seats ....................................................... 1-45
LATCH system ..................................................... 1-29
Precautions on child restraints ........................ 1-27
Top tether strap ................................................... 1-32
Child safety .................................................................. 1-24
Chimes Audible reminders ............................................... 2-18
Seat belt warning light and chime .................. 2-15
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ..................................... 8-18
Cleaning exterior and interior ........................... 7-2, 7-4
Coat hooks ................................................................... 2-51
Cockpit ............................................................................ 2-3
Cold weather driving ................................................. 5-34