WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do
not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been
lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in
personal injury.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
3.6L Engine
Do not use E-85 flex fuel or ethanol blends greater than
15% in this engine.These engines are designed to meet all
emissions regulations and provide opti-
mum fuel economy and performance
when using high quality unleaded
“Regular” gasoline having a posted oc-
tane number of 87 as specified by the
(R+M)/2 method. The use of higher
octane “Premium” gasoline is not required, as it will not
provide any benefit over “Regular” gasoline in these
engines. While operating on gasoline with an octane number of 87,
hearing a light knocking sound from the engine is not a
cause for concern. However, if the engine is heard making
a heavy knocking sound, see your dealer immediately. Use
of gasoline with an octane number lower than 87 can cause
engine failure and may void or not be covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard
starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experience these
symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before consider-
ing service for the vehicle.
Reformulated Gasoline
Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner
burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”.
Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are specifi-
cally blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air
quality.
The use of reformulated gasoline is recommended. Prop-
erly blended reformulated gasoline will provide improved
performance and durability of engine and fuel system
components.
494 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAUTION!(Continued)
•An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition
malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to
overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or
some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or
malfunctioning and may require immediate service.
Contact an authorized dealer for service assistance.
• The use of fuel additives, which are now being sold
as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Most of
these products contain high concentrations of metha-
nol. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems resulting from the use of such fuels or
additives is not the responsibility of the manufac-
turer and may void or not be covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions control
system can result in civil penalties being assessed against
you.
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
WARNING!
Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.
Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mon-
oxide poisoning:
• Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon
monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, which can
kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such as a
garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running for an extended period. If the vehicle
is stopped in an open area with the engine running
for more than a short period, adjust the ventilation
system to force fresh, outside air into the vehicle.
• Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main-
tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every
time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal condi-
tions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with
all side windows fully open.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 497
About Your Brakes........................ .492
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .297
Additives, Fuel ........................... .495
Adjust Down .................................73
Forward ................................73
Rearward ...............................73
Up....................................73
AirBag ................................ .231
Air Bag Operation ....................... .233
Air Bag Warning Light .................230, 234
Driver Knee Air Bag ..................... .240
Enhanced Accident Response .............246, 428
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................428
FrontAirBag .......................... .234
If A Deployment Occurs ....................245
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .240
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............247
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............231
Side Air Bags .......................... .240
Transporting Pets ....................... .271
Air Bag Light ...................... .173, 230, 272
Air Bag Maintenance ....................... .247
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......440
Air Conditioning Filter ...................119,443 Air Conditioning, Operating Tips
...............118
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ...................114
Air Conditioning System .....................110
Air Filter ............................... .440
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .472
Alarm Arm The System ..........................54
Disarm The System ........................54
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................... .176
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................6
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................454, 498
Disposal .............................. .457
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................188
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................177
Ashtray ................................ .149
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .195
Audio
Systems (Radio) ...................... .506
Automatic Dimming Mirror ....................89
Automatic Headlights ........................96
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............110
Automatic Transaxle ....................... .286
Automatic Transmission ..................... .461
Adding Fluid ....................... .461, 501
Fluid Change .......................... .461
Fluid Level Check .....................460, 461
594 INDEX
Fluid Type............................ .501
Special Additives ........................ .460
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .........144
Auxiliary Power Outlet ..................... .144
Axle Lubrication .......................... .501
Back-Up ................................ .360
Battery .............................. .174, 437
Charging System Light ....................174
Jump Starting .......................... .418
Key Fob Battery Replacement .................42
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................42
Remote Battery Replacement .................42
Saving Feature (Protection) ..................97
Belts, Seat ............................... .272
Blind Spot Monitoring ...................... .197
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................445
B-Pillar Location .......................... .467
Brake Assist System ........................ .190
Brake Control System, Electronic ................189
Brake Fluid .............................. .501
Brake System ......................... .458, 492
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................ .492
Fluid Check ........................ .459, 501
Master Cylinder ........................ .459Parking
.............................. .281
Warning Light .......................... .173
Brightness, Interior Lights .....................99
Bulb Replacement ...................... .384, 388
Bulbs, Light ....................... .274, 384, 388
Camera ................................ .360
Camera, Rear ......................... .360, 363
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .498
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. .367, 422
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................456
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................271, 497
Cargo Area Features ....................... .134
Car
go Compartment
Luggage Carrier ........................ .150
Cargo Load Floor ......................... .134
Cargo Tie-Downs .......................... .134
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ..................... .134
Car Washes .............................. .487
Cellular Phone ........................... .569
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............390
Certification Label ......................... .370
Chains, Tire ............................. .482
Changing A Flat Tire .....................400, 461
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INDEX 595
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers...................101
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................184
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .....................93
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................... .436
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................425
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................457
Do Not Disturb ........................... .582
Door Ajar ............................... .176
Door Ajar Light ........................... .176
Door Locks Key Fob Emergency Key ....................42
Door Opener, Garage ....................... .134
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ........................68
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .375
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) .........536
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .........144
Electric Parking Brake ...................... .281
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................91
Electronic Brake Control System ................189
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................188 Traction Control System
....................189
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........294
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............192
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........175
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ...................378
Jacking ........................ .400, 401, 461
Jump Starting .......................... .418
Overheating ........................... .423
Towing ............................... .425
Emission Control System Maintenance ............185
Engine Air Cleaner ............................ .440
Break-In Recommendations .................281
Checking Oil Level ...................... .436
Compartment .......................... .435
Compartment Identification .................435
Coolant
(Antifreeze) ..................... .499
Cooling .............................. .453
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................271, 497
Fuel Requirements ....................... .494
Oil ........................... .438, 498, 499
Oil Filter .............................. .440
Oil Selection ........................ .439, 498
Overheating ........................... .423
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INDEX 597
Starting.............................. .278
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .439
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................439
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........246, 428
Ethanol ................................. .495
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................271, 497
Exhaust System ....................... .271, 451
Exterior Lighting ....................... .93, 388
Exterior Lights ...................93, 274, 384, 388
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .440
Air Conditioning ......................119,443
Engine Oil ......................... .440, 499
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .439
Flashers Hazard Warning ........................ .378
Turn Signal ....................93, 182, 274, 387
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .93, 95
Fluid, Brake ............................. .501
Fluid Capacities ........................... .498
Fluid Leaks .............................. .274
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .459
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .499Fog Lights
......................... .93, 97, 389
Fog Light Service .......................... .389
Folding Rear Seat ...........................68
Forward Collision Warning ....................204
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .424
Front Position Light ........................ .388
Fuel ................................... .494
Additives ............................. .495
Clean Air ............................. .494
Ethanol .............................. .495
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .367
Gasoline .............................. .494
Materials Added ........................ .495
Methanol ............................. .495
Octane
Rating ....................... .494, 499
Requirements .......................... .494
Specifications .......................... .499
Tank Capacity .......................... .498
Fuses .................................. .390
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............134, 139
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .....................367
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .494
Gasoline (Fuel) ........................... .494
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .494
598 INDEX
Glass Cleaning........................... .490
GVWR ................................. .370
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ......................... .375
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .378
Headlights Bulb Replacement ....................... .386
Cleaning .............................. .486
Delay ..................................93
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........93
Lights On Reminder .....................93, 96
Passing ............................. .93, 95
Replacing ............................. .386
Switch .................................93
Time Delay .......................... .93, 96
Washers ................................96
Head Restraints ............................83
Heated Mirrors ......................... .89, 92
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . .93, 94
Hill Start Assist ........................... .195
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............134
Hood Prop .............................. .126
Hood Release ............................ .126Hook, Coat
.............................. .144
Inside Rearview Mirror ....................89, 378
Instrument Cluster ..................... .159, 182
Instrument Cluster Display Information Display ...................... .160
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................489
Interior And Instrument Lights ..................98
Interior Appearance Care .....................488
Interior Lights ..............................98
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ..............101
Introduction ................................4
Inverter, Power ........................... .147
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .535
Jack Operation ........................ .400, 461
Jump Starting ............................ .418
KeyFob..................................38 Arm The Alarm ..........................54
Disarm The Alarm ........................54
Pr
ogramming Additional Key Fobs .............53
Remote Battery Replacement .................42
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....42
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INDEX 599
Keyless Enter-N-GoLock The Vehicle’s Doors ...................524
Passive Entry Programming .................524
Key, Replacement ...........................53
Keys ....................................38
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................93
Lane Change Assist ...................... .93, 97
LaneSense ............................... .356
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .215
Latches ................................. .274
Hood ................................ .126
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .494
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .274
Life Of Tires ............................. .475
Liftgate ................................. .128
Light Bulbs .......................... .274, 388
Light Replacement ......................... .388
Lights .................................. .274
AirBag .........................173, 230, 272
Automatic Headlights ......................96
Battery Saver ......................... .93, 97
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .194
Brake Warning ......................... .173
Bulb Replacement .....................384, 388 Center Mounted Stop
..................... .390
Cruise ............................ .182, 183
Daytime Running ...................... .93, 94
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................93
Engine Temperature Warning ................174
Exterior ........................... .274, 388
Fog............................... .97, 389
Front Replacement ....................... .388
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................378
Headlights .......................... .93, 386
Headlights On Reminder .................93, 96
Headlight Switch .........................93
High Beam ..............................93
High Beam/Low Beam Select ..............93,
94
Instrument Cluster ........................93
Intensity Control ..........................99
Interior ................................98
Lights On Reminder .....................93, 96
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ............100
Park ................................. .183
Passing ............................. .93, 95
Reading ................................98
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .173
Security Alarm ......................... .176
Service ............................... .384
600 INDEX