CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following
precautions:
•Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface.
• If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,
wiping from center to edge.
• Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratching
the disc.
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners,
or anti-static sprays.
• Store the disc in its case after playing.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
• Do not store the disc where temperatures may become
too high.
NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular
disc, it may be damaged (e.g., scratched, reflective coating
removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc), oversized, or
have protection encoding. Try a known good disc before
considering disc player service.
308 MULTIMEDIA
to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the
United States, can communicate with the manufacturer by
dialing 1-800-380-CHRY.
Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require
assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by
Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for
Voice callers, dial 1-800-855-0511 to connect with a Bell
Relay Service operator.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle to
help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs
after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty
expires. The manufacturer stands behind only the manu-
facturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a manufac-
turer’s service contract, you will receive Plan Provisions
and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three
weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you have any
questions about the service contract, call the manufactur-
er’s Service Contract National Customer Hotline at 1-800-
521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800) 465-2001 English /
(800) 387-9983 French).The manufacturer will not stand behind any service con-
tract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not
responsible for any service contract other than the manu-
facturer’s service contract. If you purchased a service
contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract, and
you require service after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle
Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the contract
documents, and contact the person listed in those docu-
ments.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer has
also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),
some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
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312 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
About Your Brakes........................ .280
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............244
Adding Fuel ............................. .186
Adding Washing Fluid ...................... .230
Additives, Fuel ........................... .283
Air Bag Air Bag Operation ....................... .127
Air Bag Warning Light .....................124
Driver Knee Air Bag ..................... .128
Enhanced Accident Response .............133, 221
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................221
If Deployment Occurs .....................132
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .127
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............136
Maintenance ........................... .136
Side Air Bags .......................... .128
Transporting Pets ....................... .153
Air Bag Light ...................... .86, 124, 155
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......234
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................235
Air Conditioner Refrigerant ................235, 236
Air Conditioner System ..................... .235
Air Conditioning Filter ....................57, 236
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ................55
Air Filter ............................... .234Air Pressure
Tires................................. .259
Alarm Security Alarm ...........................22
Alarm System Security Alarm ...........................22
Alterations/Modifications Vehicle .................................5
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................243, 286
Capacites ............................. .286
Disposal .............................. .245
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................100
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...................89, 94
Arming System Security Alarm ...........................22
Audio
Systems (Radio) ...................... .290
Automatic Dimming Mirror .................34, 35
Automatic Transmission ..................167, 248
Adding Fluid .......................... .250
Autostick ............................. .174
Fluid And Filter Change ...................250
Fluid Change .......................... .250
Fluid Level Check ....................... .249
Fluid Type ......................... .248, 288
Special Additives ........................ .249
316 INDEX
Autostick............................... .174
Battery .............................. .87, 231
Charging System Light .....................87
Jump Starting .......................... .213
Belts, Seat ............................... .155
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................238
B-Pillar Location .......................... .254
Brake Assist System ........................ .101
Brake Fluid .......................... .287, 288
Brake, Parking ............................ .163
Brake System ......................... .247, 280
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... .100, 280
Fluid Check ........................... .247
Master Cylinder ........................ .247
Parking .............................. .163
Warning Light ...........................86
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................168
Bulb Replacement ......................... .196
Bulbs, Light .......................... .157, 196
Camera, Rear ............................ .185
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........286
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .286Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................. .186
Oil (Engine) ........................... .233
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................245
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................154, 285
Car Washes .............................. .274
Cellular Phone ........................... .302
Certification Label ......................... .188
Chains, Tire ............................. .269
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .250
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ....97
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............154
Checks, Safety ............................ .154
Child Restraint ........................... .138
Child
Restraints
Booster Seats ........................... .141
Child Seat Installation .....................151
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........148
Infant And Child Restraints .................140
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......143
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........140
Seating Positions ........................ .142
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .283
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .268
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Climate Control............................44
Automatic ........................... .49, 54
Manual ................................45
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................308
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .266
Contract, Service .......................... .312
Convertible Top Maintenace ...................275
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................286, 287
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............245
Cooling System ........................... .242
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................244
Coolant Level ....................... .242, 245
Cooling Capacity ........................ .287
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................245
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................243
Inspection ............................. .245
Points To Remember ..................... .246
Pressure Cap ........................... .245
Radiator Cap .......................... .245
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............243
Corrosion Protection ....................... .273
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................177
Cruise Light ........................... .95, 96
Cupholders ...............................68
Customer Assistance ....................... .310Customer Programmable Features
...............291
Cybersecurity ............................ .290
Daytime Running Lights ....................37, 38
Dealer Service ............................ .232
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .155
Diagnostic System, Onboard ....................96
Dimmer Switch Headlight ...............................37
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................... .230
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................245
Door Ajar ............................. .87,
89
Door Ajar Light ......................... .87, 89
Doors ....................................24
Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt ........................26
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .192
Electrical Power Outlets .......................69
Electric Brake Control System ..................101
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................36
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............103
318 INDEX
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light..........88
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ...................196
Jacking ............................... .250
Jump Starting .......................... .213
Towing ............................... .219
Emission Control System Maintenance ............97
Engine Air Cleaner ............................ .234
Break-In Recommendations .................163
Checking Oil Level ...................... .230
Compartment .......................... .229
Cooling .............................. .242
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................154, 285
Fails To Start ........................... .162
Flooded, Starting ........................ .162
Fuel Requirements ....................282, 287
Oil .............................. .232, 286
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .233
Oil Filter .............................. .234
Oil Reset ...............................84
Oil Selection ........................ .232, 287
Oil Synthetic ........................... .233
Overheating ........................... .216
Starting .............................. .161Enhanced Accident Response Feature
.........133, 221
Ethanol ................................. .283
Exhaust Gas Cautions ....................154, 285
Exhaust System ....................... .154, 241
Exterior Lighting ............................37
Exterior Lights ...................... .37, 157, 196
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .234
Air Conditioning ..................... .57, 236
Engine Fuel ........................... .287
Engine Oil ............................ .234
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .234
Flashers Turn Signals ...................... .37,
95, 157
Flash-To-Pass ..............................37
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .162
Fluid, Brake ............................. .288
Fluid Capacities ........................... .286
Fluid Leaks .............................. .157
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .247
Engine Oil ............................ .230
Fluids .................................. .287
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .287
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Fog Lights............................. .37, 39
Fold-Flat Seats .............................26
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .217
Fuel ................................... .282
Adding .............................. .186
Additives ............................. .283
Capacity .............................. .286
Clean Air ............................. .283
Ethanol .............................. .283
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .186
Gasoline .............................. .282
Light ..................................91
Materials Added ........................ .283
Methanol ............................. .283
Octane Rating .......................... .282
Requirements .......................... .282
Specifications .......................... .287
Tank Capacity .......................... .286
Fueling ................................. .186
Fuses .................................. .199
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .................186, 187
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .283
Gasoline, (Fuel) ........................ .282, 286
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .283Gear Ranges
............................. .170
Gear Selector Override ...................... .216
General Information .....................112,303
Glass Cleaning ........................... .278
GVWR ................................. .188
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ......................... .192
Headlights ............................. .37, 38
Cleaning .............................. .273
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........37
Lights On Reminder .......................37
Passing ............................. .37, 38
Switch ............................. .37,
38
Time Delay ..............................37
Head Restraints ............................31
Heated Mirrors ......................... .34, 37
Heated Seats ...............................30
Hill Start Assist ........................... .102
Hood Prop ................................64
Hood Release ..............................64
Ignition ..................................19
Switch .................................19
320 INDEX
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)......................21
Instrument Cluster Descriptions ......................... .74, 95
Display ................................81
Engine Oil Reset ..........................84
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................277
Interior Appearance Care .....................276
Interior Lights ..............................40
Introduction ................................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .302
Jack Operation ........................... .250
Jump Starting ............................ .213
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........18, 21
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......18
Key-In Reminder ............................21
Keys ....................................16
Replacement .............................21
Sentry (Immobilizer) .......................21
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................37
Lane Change Assist ...................... .37, 40
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................116 Latches
................................. .157
Hood ..................................64
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .282
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .157
Life Of Tires ............................. .262
Liftgate ..................................66
Opening ................................66
Light Bulbs .......................... .157, 196
Lights ............................... .38, 157
AirBag......................... .86, 124, 155
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .105
Brake Warning ...........................86
Bulb Replacement ....................... .196
Cruise .............................. .95, 96
Daytime Running .........................37
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................37
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator .......88
Exterior .............................. .157
Headlights ..............................37
High Beam ..............................38
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................37
Instr
ument Cluster ........................37
Lights On Reminder .......................37
Low Fuel ...............................91
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...........91
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