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WARNING!
• The vehicle may not engage a newly
selected gear if the vehicle is moving
while shifting.
• Unintended movement of a vehicle
could injure those in or near the vehicle.
As with all vehicles, you should never
exit a vehicle while the engine is run-
ning. Before exiting a vehicle always
come to a complete stop, then apply the
park brake, shift the transmission into
PARK, turn the engine OFF, and remove
the key fob. When the ignition is in the
LOCK/OFF (key removal) position (or,
with push button start, when the ignition
is in the OFF mode), the transmission is
locked in PARK, securing the vehicle
against unwanted movement.
• When leaving the vehicle, always make
sure the ignition is in the OFF mode,
remove the key fob from the vehicle, and
lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle un-
attended is dangerous for a number of
WARNING!
reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the park brake,
brake pedal or the transmission 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 a vehicle equipped with push button
start) in the ON/RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Before moving the transmission gear se-
lector out of PARK, you must turn the
ignition to the ON/RUN mode, and also
press the brake pedal. Otherwise, dam-
age 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 properly engaged the
transmission into the PARK position:
• When shifting into PARK, push the lock
button on the gear selector, and firmly
move the selector all the way forward until
it stops and is fully seated.
• Look at the transmission gear position dis-
play and verify that it indicates the PARK
position (P).
• With brake pedal released, verify that the
gear selector will not move out of PARK.
REVERSE (R)
This range is for moving the vehicle back-
ward. Shift into REVERSE only after the ve-
hicle has come to a complete stop.
NEUTRAL (N)
Use this range when the vehicle is standing
for prolonged periods with the engine run-
ning. The engine may be started in this range.
Apply the park brake and shift the transmis-
sion into PARK if you must exit the vehicle.
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Car Washes..................248
Chains, Tire..................244
Changing A Flat Tire.........199, 237
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light)..............72
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety. . . .136
Checks, Safety................136
Child Safety Locks..............25
Cleaning
Wheels..................247
Windshield Wiper Blades.......235
Climate Control................40
Manual...................40
Clock.....................266
Clock Setting.................266
Compact Spare Tire.............243
Computer, Trip/Travel.............61
Cooling System...............235
Coolant Capacity............258
Coolant Level..............236
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze)............258, 259
Corrosion Protection............247
Cruise Light.............69, 70, 71
Customer Assistance............316
Customer Programmable Features. . . .290Daytime Running Lights........34, 35
Dealer Service................234
Defroster, Windshield............137
Diagnostic System, Onboard........71
Diesel Fuel..................257
Diesel Fuel Requirements.........257
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.......34, 35
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine)...............233
Disabled Vehicle Towing..........216
Disturb.................302, 311
Door Ajar.................62, 63
Door Ajar Light..............62, 63
Driver's Seat Back Tilt............25
Electrical
Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet).56
Electric Parking Brake...........145
Electronic Brake Control System......77
Anti-Lock Brake System........76
Traction Control System........77
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control)..................162
Electronic Stability Control (ESC).....79
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light.63
Emergency, In Case Of
Hazard Warning Flasher........186
Jacking..............199, 237Jump Starting..............211
Overheating...............214
Tow Hooks................218
Towing..................216
Emission Control System Maintenance . .72
Engine.....................230
Checking Oil Level...........233
Coolant (Antifreeze)..........259
Cooling..................235
Exhaust Gas Caution.......136, 257
Jump Starting..............211
Oil .................258, 259
Oil Filler Cap..............230
Oil Selection..............258
Overheating...............214
Starting.................141
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .220
Exhaust Gas Caution.........136, 257
Exhaust System...............136
Exterior Lighting...............34
Exterior Lights.............34, 138
Filters
Air Conditioning..........47, 235
Engine Oil................259
Flashers
Hazard Warning.............186
INDEX
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Key-In Reminder...............16
Keyless Enter-N-Go..............22
Keyless Entry System............13
Key, Replacement............14, 19
Keys.......................13
Lane Change And Turn Signals. . . .34, 36
Lane Change Assist...........34, 37
LaneSense..................173
Lap/Shoulder Belts..............99
Latches....................138
Hood....................53
Leaks, Fluid.................138
Leveling, Headlight..............37
Life Of Tires.................241
Liftgate.....................54
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer. . . .37, 39
Light Bulbs..................138
Lights.....................138
AirBag ............61, 106, 137
Automatic Headlights..........35
Battery Saver...............34
Brake Assist Warning..........81
Bulb Replacement...........186
Cruise..............69, 70, 71
Daytime Running..........34, 35
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . .34, 35, 36Engine Temperature Warning.....63
Exterior..................138
Fog .....................69
Hazard Warning Flasher........186
Headlight Leveling............37
Headlights.................34
Headlights On Reminder........34
Headlight Switch.............34
High Beam..............34, 35
High Beam/Low Beam Select . . .34, 35
Hill Descent Control Indicator.....82
Instrument Cluster............34
Lights On Reminder...........34
Low Fuel..................66
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .66
Park....................69
Passing................34, 35
Seat Belt Reminder...........64
Security Alarm..............64
Service.................
.186
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .67, 91
T
raction Control.............81
Turn Signal.......34, 36, 70, 138
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description).............63, 70
Locks
Child Protection.............25Steering Wheel...........16, 17
Low Tire Pressure System..........91
Lug Nuts...................255
Maintenance Free Battery.........233
Maintenance Schedule...........222
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine)...................66
Manual Transmission........147, 237
Fluid Level Check...........237
Shift Speeds..............148
Master Cylinder (Brakes)..........236
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)......25
Memory Seat..................25
Memory Seats And Radio..........25
Mini-Trip Computer..............61
Mirrors.....................34
Automatic Dimming...........34
Heated...................34
Outside..................34
Rearview..................34
Monitor, Tire Pressure System.......91
Multi-Function Control Lever.....34, 36
Occupant Restraints.............97
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . .255, 259
Oil, Engine..................259
INDEX
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