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Maintaining Your Air Bag System  Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data 
Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is 
to record, in certain crash or near crash-like 
situations, such as an air bag deployment or 
hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in 
understanding how a vehicle’s systems 
performed. The EDR is designed to record data  related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems 
for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds 
or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to 
record such data as:
How various systems in your vehicle were 
operating;
Whether or not the driver and passenger 
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
How far (if at all) the driver was depressing 
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better 
understanding of the circumstances in which 
crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a 
non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are 
recorded by the EDR under normal driving 
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, 
gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. 
However, other parties, such as law enforce -
ment, could combine the EDR data with the type 
of personally identifying data routinely acquired 
during a crash investigation.
WARNING!
Modifications to any part of the air bag 
system could cause it to fail when you need 
it. You could be injured if the air bag system 
is not there to protect you. Do not modify 
the components or wiring, including adding 
any kind of badges or stickers to the 
steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper 
passenger side of the instrument panel. Do 
not modify the front bumper, vehicle body 
structure, or add aftermarket side steps or 
running boards.
It is dangerous to try to repair any part of 
the air bag system yourself. Be sure to tell 
anyone who works on your vehicle that it 
has an air bag system.
Do not attempt to modify any part of your air 
bag system. The air bag may inflate acciden -
tally or may not function properly if modifica -
tions are made. Take your vehicle to an 
authorized dealer for any air bag system 
service. If your seat, including your trim cover 
and cushion, needs to be serviced in any way 
(including removal or loosening/tightening 
of seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to 
an authorized dealer. Only manufacturer 
approved seat accessories may be used. If it 
is necessary to modify the air bag system for 
persons with disabilities, contact an autho -
rized dealer.
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IDENTIFICATION DATA
Vehicle Identification Number
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on 
the left front corner of the instrument panel and 
is visible from outside of the vehicle through the 
windshield.
Vehicle Identification Number
NOTE:
It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
BRAKE SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic 
brake systems. If either of the two hydraulic 
systems loses normal capability, the remaining 
system will still function. However, there will be 
some loss of overall braking effectiveness. You 
may notice increased pedal travel during 
application, greater pedal force required to slow 
or stop, and potential activation of the Brake 
Warning Light.
In the event power assist is lost for any reason 
(i.e., repeated brake applications with the 
engine off) the brakes will still function. 
However, the effort required to brake the 
vehicle will be much greater than that required 
with the power system operating.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to 
ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to 
the vehicle. Any time a wheel has been removed 
and reinstalled on the vehicle, the lug nuts/
bolts should be torqued using a properly 
calibrated torque wrench using a high quality six 
sided (hex) deep wall socket.
Torque Specifications
**Use only authorized dealer recommended 
lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or 
oil before tightening.
Lug Nut/Bolt 
Torque **Lug Nut/
Bolt SizeLug Nut/Bolt 
Socket Size
100 Ft-Lbs 
(135 N·m) M12 x 1.5 19 mm
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Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to 
mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or 
loose particles.
Wheel Mounting Surface
Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until 
each nut/bolt has been tightened twice. Ensure  that the socket is fully engaged on the lug nut/
bolt (do not insert it halfway).
Torque Patterns
After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt  torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are 
properly seated against the wheel.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 
optimum fuel economy and performance 
when using high quality unleaded 
“Regular” gasoline having a posted octane 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 an authorized 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.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the 
jack, do not tighten the lug nuts/bolts fully until 
the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow 
this warning may result in personal injury.
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