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246STARTING AND OPERATING
NOTE:
The trailer tongue weight must be considered
as part of the combined weight of occupants
and cargo, and should never exceed the
weight referenced on the Tire and Loading
Information placard. Refer to “Tires” in
“Servicing And Maintenance” for further
information.
The manufacturer does not recommend
using the run flat feature while driving a
vehicle loaded at full capacity or towing a
trailer.
TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER COVER
R
EMOVAL — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a trailer
hitch receiver cover, this must be removed to
access the trailer hitch receiver (if equipped).
This cover is located at the bottom center of the
rear fascia.

1. Turn the two locking retainers located at
the bottom of the hitch receiver cover a
quarter turn counterclockwise and pull
bottom of the hitch receiver cover outward
(towards you).
Hitch Receiver Cover

2. Pull the bottom of the cover outward (towards you) then downwards to disengage
the tabs located at the top of the hitch
receiver cover to remove.

Hitch Receiver Cover
To reinstall the cover after towing repeat the
procedure in reverse order.
NOTE:
Be sure to engage all tabs of the hitch receiver
cover in the bumper fascia prior to installation.
TRAILER AND TONGUE WEIGHT
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight
stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch.

Weight Distribution

1 — Hitch Receiver Cover
2 — Locking Retainers

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(Continued)
Consider the following items when computing
the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
The tongue weight of the trailer.
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 the new vehicle
drivetrain components, the following guidelines
are recommended.
Perform the maintenance listed in the
“Scheduled Servicing”. Refer to “Scheduled
Servicing” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for
the proper maintenance intervals. When towing
a trailer, never exceed the GAWR or GCWR
ratings.
CAUTION!
Always load a trailer with 60% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% of the
GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads
balanced over the wheels or heavier in the
rear can cause the trailer to sway severely
side to side which will cause loss of control of
the vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers
heavier in front is the cause of many trailer
collisions.
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.
WARNING!
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 colli -
sion.
When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do
not overload your vehicle or trailer. Over -
loading can cause a loss of control, poor
performance or damage to brakes, axle,
engine, transmission, steering, suspension,
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 under
the trailer tongue and allow enough slack
for turning corners.
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Towing Requirements — Tires
Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a
compact spare tire.
Do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h)
when towing while using a full size spare tire.
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential
to the safe and satisfactory operation of your
vehicle. Refer to “Tires” in “Servicing And
Maintenance” for proper tire inflation proce -
dures.
Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire
damage before towing a trailer. Refer to
“Tires” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for
the proper inspection procedure.
When replacing tires, refer to “Tires” in
“Servicing And Maintenance” for the proper
tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires
with a higher load carrying capacity will not
increase the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR
limits.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake
system or vacuum system of your vehicle
with that of the trailer. This could cause inad -
equate braking and possible personal injury.
An electronically actuated trailer brake
controller is required when towing a trailer
with electronically actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a
hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an
electronic brake controller is not required.
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers
over 1,000 lbs (453 kg) and required for
trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg).
Vehicles with trailers should not be parked
on a grade. When parking, apply the
parking brake on the tow vehicle. Put the
tow vehicle transmission in PARK (P). For
four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure the
transfer case is not in NEUTRAL (N). Always,
block or "chock" the trailer wheels.
GCWR must not be exceeded.
Total weight must be distributed between
the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the
following four ratings are not exceeded
:
GVWR
GTW
GAWR
Tongue weight rating for the trailer
hitch utilized.
WARNING! (Continued)
WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your
vehicle's hydraulic brake lines. It can over -
load your brake system and cause it to fail.
You might not have brakes when you need
them and could have an accident.
Towing any trailer will increase your stop -
ping distance. When towing, you should
allow for additional space between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Failure to do so could result in an accident.
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs
(453 kg) loaded, it should have its own
brakes and they should be of adequate
capacity. Failure to do this could lead to
accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake
pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.

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332SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
NOTE:
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed
on the driver’s side B-pillar or the rear edge of
the driver's side door.
Check the inflation pressure of each tire,
including the spare tire (if equipped), at least
monthly and inflate to the recommended
pressure for your vehicle.

Example Tire Placard Location (Door) Example Tire Placard Location (B-pillar)

Tire And Loading Information Placard

Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information
about the:

1. Number of people that can be carried in
the vehicle.

2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not
exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on
your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire's load
carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading
conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation
pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
Information placard in “Vehicle Loading” in the
“Starting And Operating” section of this manual.
NOTE:
Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front
and rear axles must not be exceeded.

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE333
For further information on GAWRs, vehicle
loading, and trailer towing, refer to “Vehicle
Loading” in the “Starting And Operating”
section of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions
of your vehicle, locate the statement “The
combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on the
Tire and Loading Information placard. The
combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage
and trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should
never exceed the weight referenced here.
Steps For Determining Correct Load
Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs. (4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg
and there will be five 68 kg passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635-340
(5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. The following table shows examples
on how to calculate total load, cargo/
luggage, and towing capacities of your
vehicle with varying seating configurations
and number and size of occupants. This table
is for illustration purposes only and may not
be accurate for the seating and load carry
capacity of your vehicle.
For the following example, the combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).
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Fluid Capacities
................................... 355, 356Fluid Leaks.................................................... 183Fluid Level Checks Brake........................................................ 325Fluid, Brake................................................... 360Fluids And Lubricants................. 357, 358, 359Fog Lights...................................................... 269Fog Lights, Service......................................... 269Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 32Folding Rear Seats.......................................... 34Forward Collision Warning............................. 136Four-Way Hazard Flasher............................... 261Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 289Front Axle (Differential).................................. 327Fuel............................................................... 351Additives................................................... 352Clean Air.................................................... 352Economy Mode.......................................... 192Ethanol...................................................... 353Gasoline.................................................... 351Materials Added........................................ 352Methanol................................................... 353Octane Rating................................. 351, 359Requirements................................. 351, 355Specifications.................................. 357, 359Tank Capacity.................................. 355, 356Fueling........................................................... 238Fuses............................................................. 269
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..................... 78Gasoline, (Fuel)............................................. 351Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 352Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 352Gear Ranges................................................. 194Glass Cleaning.............................................. 349Gross Axle Weight Rating.............................. 242Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................... 241GVWR............................................................ 240
H
Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 261Head Restraints............................................... 42Headlights.................................................... 268Automatic.................................................... 52Bulb Replacement.................................... 268Cleaning................................................... 346High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......... 51Lights On Reminder..................................... 52On With Wipers............................................ 52Passing........................................................ 52Replacing................................................. 268Heated Mirrors................................................. 49Heated Seats................................................... 40Heated Steering Wheel.................................... 47Heater, Engine Block.................................... 188Hill Start Assist.............................................. 128
HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 243Holder, Cup......................................................86HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................78Hood Prop........................................................75Hood Release...................................................75
I
Ignition.............................................................17Key Fob Battery Low Or Dead......................17Key Fob Not Detected..................................17Keyless Ignition...........................................17Keyless Push Button....................................17Push Button Ignition....................................17Switch..........................................................17Immobilizer (Sentry Key)..................................21In Vehicle HelpVehicle User Guide......................................12Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 47, 48, 261Instrument Cluster...................... 95, 96, 97, 98Descriptions.............................................. 118Display.........................................................99Menu Items.............................................. 103Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 348Integrated Trailer Brake Control.................... 249Interior And Instrument Lights.........................54Interior Appearance Care.............................. 348Interior Lights...................................................5411

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T
Telescoping Steering Column
.......................... 46Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............ 69Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................................... 78Tilt Steering Column........................................ 46Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 332Tire Markings................................................. 328Tire Safety Information.................................. 327Tires................................... 183, 335, 340, 344Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 338Air Pressure............................................... 335Chains............................................. 343, 344Changing................................ 275, 283, 327Compact Spare......................................... 341Flat Changing............................................ 283General Information........................ 335, 340High Speed................................................ 336Inflation Pressure...................................... 336Jacking...................................................... 327Life Of Tires............................................... 338Load Capacity............................................ 332Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)........................................ 114, 138Quality Grading.......................................... 344Radial........................................................ 337Replacement................................... 283, 338Rotation.................................................... 344Safety.............................................. 327, 335Sizes.......................................................... 329Snow Tires................................................. 340
Spare Tires............................. 277, 340, 342Spinning................................................... 337Trailer Towing........................................... 248Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 338Wheel Mounting....................................... 283Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 350To Open Hood.................................................. 75Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 246Towing................................................. 241, 290Disabled Vehicle....................................... 290Guide............................................... 244, 245Recreational............................................. 253Weight............................................. 244, 245Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 253Traction Control............................................ 130Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 130Trailer Towing............................................... 241Cooling System Tips................................. 252Hitches..................................................... 243Minimum Requirements........................... 247Tips........................................................... 251Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 246Wiring....................................................... 251Trailer Towing Guide............................ 244, 245Trailer Weight....................................... 244, 245Transfer Case............................................... 327Electronically Shifted................................ 199Fluid......................................................... 358Maintenance............................................ 327
Transmission................................................. 193Automatic........................................ 193, 326Fluid.......................................................... 358Maintenance............................................ 326Shifting..................................................... 191Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(Homelink).......................................................78Transporting Pets.......................................... 180Tread Wear Indicators................................... 338Turn Signals......................................... 118, 269
U
UconnectAdvanced Phone Connectivity
................... 421Phone Call Features................................. 418Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone................................................... 422Uconnect Settings.................................... 372Uconnect Phone..........................414, 416, 417Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress..................... 420Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress................ 420Bluetooth Communication Link................ 423Call By Saying A Phonebook Name........... 419Call Continuation...................................... 421Call Controls............................................. 419Call Termination....................................... 421Cancel Command..................................... 414

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