•The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment put
in or on your vehicle.
• The weight of the driver and all passengers.
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must
be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Refer to the “Tire And Loading Information” placard for
the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for
your vehicle.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain
components, the following guidelines are recommended.
CAUTION!
• Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle
or other parts could be damaged.
• Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a trailer
is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do
not make starts at full throttle. This helps the engine
and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier
loads. Perform the maintenance listed in the “Maintenance
Schedule”. Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals. When towing a trailer, never exceed
the GAWR or GCWR ratings.
WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these
guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as
possible:
•
Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have a collision.
• When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not
overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can
cause a loss of control, poor performance or damage
to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, sus-
pension, chassis structure or tires.
• Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains
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234 STARTING AND OPERATING
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).............291
Adding Fuel ............................. .227
Adding Washer Fluid ....................... .289
Additives, Fuel ........................... .225
AirBag ..................................31 Air Bag Operation .........................33
Enhanced Accident Response ................274
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................274
If A Deployment Occurs ....................37
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................34
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............41
Air Bag Light .......................... .51, 103
Air Bag Maintenance .........................41
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......284
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................286
Air Conditioning Filter ...................164, 287
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............163, 165
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............286, 287
Air Conditioning System .....................286
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .209
Alarm (Security Alarm) .......................14
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................14
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................291, 315
Disposal .............................. .293Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
.................191
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................117
Appearance Care .......................... .297
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .197
Auto Down Power Windows ...................19
Automatic Door Locks ........................18
Automatic Transaxle .........................11
Automatic Transmission ..................177, 297
Adding Fluid ....................... .296, 297
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................297
Fluid Change .......................... .297
Fluid Level Check ....................... .296
Fluid Type ......................... .295, 317
Gear Ranges ........................... .180
Special
Additives ........................ .296
Battery .............................. .104, 286
Charging System Light ....................104
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................16
Belts, Seat .................................51
Body Builders Guide ..........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................289
B-Pillar Location .......................... .204
Brake Assist System ........................ .193
Brake Control System, Electronic ................191
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