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STARTING AND OPERATING145
If the Steering icon is displayed and the “POWER
STEERING SYSTEM OVER TEMP” message is
displayed on the instrument cluster screen, this
indicates an over temperature condition in the
power steering system. Once driving conditions are
safe, pull over and let the vehicle idle for a few
moments until the icon and message turn off
Ú page 123.
If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING" or
"POWER STEERING ASSIST OFF -
SERVICE SYSTEM” message and a
steering wheel icon are displayed on the
instrument cluster screen, it indicates that the
vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for service.
It is likely the vehicle has lost power steering
assistance Ú page 123.
NOTE:
Even if the power steering assistance is no
longer operational, it is still possible to steer the
vehicle. Under these conditions there will be a
substantial increase in steering effort, espe -
cially at low speeds and during parking
maneuvers.
The power steering system is fully electric; it
requires no power steering fluid.
If the condition persists, see an authorized
dealer for service.
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Stop/Start function is developed to reduce
fuel consumption. The system will stop the engine
automatically during a vehicle stop if the required
conditions are met. Releasing the brake pedal,
pressing the accelerator pedal or shifting out of
DRIVE (D) will automatically re-start the engine.
This vehicle has been upgraded with a heavy duty
starter, enhanced battery, and other upgraded
engine parts to handle the additional engine starts.
AUTOSTOP MODE
The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every driver
key start. At that time, the system will go into
STOP/START READY and if all other conditions are
met, can go into a STOP/START AUTOSTOP ACTIVE.
To Activate Auto STOP/START, The Following
Must Occur:
The system must be in STOP/START READY
state. A STOP/START READY message will be
displayed in the instrument cluster within the
Stop/Start section Ú page 123.
The vehicle must be completely stopped.
The gear selector must be in a forward gear and
the brake pedal pressed. The engine will shut down, the tachometer will
move to the zero position and the Stop/Start
telltale will illuminate indicating you are in
Autostop. Customer settings will be maintained
throughout the Auto Stop/Start process.
POSSIBLE REASONS THE ENGINE DOES
N
OT AUTOSTOP
Prior to engine shut down, the system will check
many safety and comfort conditions for Stop/Start
and ensure they are fulfilled. Detailed information
about the operation of the Stop/Start system
may be viewed in the instrument cluster display
Stop/Start screen. Situations when the engine will
not stop include (but not limited to):
If Stop/Start is manually disabled by the
Stop/Start OFF button.
Driver’s seat belt is not buckled.
Driver’s door is not closed.
Battery temperature is too warm or cold.
Battery charge is low. During this time a
message will display “Stop/Start Not Ready
Battery Charging”.
The vehicle is on a steep grade.
Cabin heating or cooling is in process and an
acceptable cabin temperature has not been
achieved.
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294SAFETY
EXHAUST GAS The best protection against carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle body is a properly maintained
engine exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the
exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be
detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside
or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have an
authorized dealer inspect the complete exhaust
system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts.
Open seams or loose connections could permit
exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger
compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust
system each time the vehicle is raised for
lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.CARBON MONOXIDE WARNINGS
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you
unconscious and can eventually poison you. To
avoid breathing (CO), follow these safety tips:
Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to
move your vehicle in or out of the area.
If you are required to drive with the trunk/lift -
gate/rear doors open, make sure that all
windows are closed and the climate control
BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT
use the recirculation mode.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with
the engine running, adjust your heating or
cooling controls to force outside air into the
vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
WARNING!
Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is
deadly. Follow the precautions below to prevent
carbon monoxide 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
maintenance. Have the exhaust system
inspected every time the vehicle is raised.
Have any abnormal conditions repaired
promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY321
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
If the vehicle is overheating, it will need to be
serviced by an authorized dealer.
In any of the following situations, you can reduce
the potential for overheating by taking the
appropriate action.
On the highway — slow down.
In city traffic — while stopped, place the trans -
mission in NEUTRAL (N), but do not increase
engine idle speed.
NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down an
impending overheat condition:
If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The
A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling
system and turning the A/C off can help remove
this heat.
You can also turn the temperature control to
maximum heat, the mode control to floor and
the blower control to high. This allows the heater
core to act as a supplement to the radiator and
aids in removing heat from the engine cooling
system.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
WARNING!
Never have any smoking materials lit in or
near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or
the tank is being filled.
Never add fuel when the engine is running.
This is in violation of most state and federal
fire regulations and may cause the Malfunc -
tion Indicator Light to turn on.
A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a
portable container that is inside of a vehicle.
You could be burned. Always place fuel
containers on the ground while filling.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
If you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator
has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator or
coolant bottle is hot.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”,
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the
pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on the “H”, turn the engine off
immediately, and call for service.
WARNING!
You should be seated in the driver’s seat with
your foot firmly placed on the brake pedal to
maintain control of the vehicle before activating
the Manual Park Release. If possible, you should
apply the parking brake. Activating the Manual
Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll away if
it is not secured or properly connected to a tow
vehicle. Activating the Manual Park Release on
an unsecured vehicle could lead to serious
injury or death for those in or around the vehicle.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY323
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or
snow, it can often be moved using a rocking
motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to
clear the area around the front wheels. Then shift
back and forth between DRIVE (D) and REVERSE
(R) while gently pressing the accelerator.
NOTE:Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be
achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or
less. Whenever the transmission remains in
NEUTRAL (N) for more than two seconds, you must
press the brake pedal to engage DRIVE or
REVERSE.
Use the least amount of accelerator pedal
pressure that will maintain the rocking motion
without spinning the wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE:Push the ESC OFF button to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in “Partial Off”
mode, before rocking the vehicle Ú page 236.
Once the vehicle has been freed, push the ESC OFF
button again to restore “ESC On” mode.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces
generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and
tires. A tire could explode and injure someone.
Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster
than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than
30 seconds continuously without stopping when
you are stuck and do not let anyone near a
spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may
lead to transmission overheating and failure.
Allow the engine to idle with the transmission
in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every
five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize
overheating and reduce the risk of transmis -
sion failure during prolonged efforts to free a
stuck vehicle.
When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting
between DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or
drivetrain damage may result.
Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too
fast may lead to transmission overheating and
failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not
spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h)
while in gear (no transmission shifting
occurring).
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE341
(Continued)
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle body is a properly maintained
engine exhaust system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust
system; or if the exhaust fumes can be detected
inside the vehicle; or when the underside or rear of
the vehicle is damaged; have an authorized
technician inspect the complete exhaust system
and adjacent body areas for broken, damaged,
deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In
addition, have the exhaust system inspected each
time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil
change. Replace as required. Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic
converter will not require maintenance. However, it
is important to keep the engine properly tuned to
ensure proper catalyst operation and prevent
possible catalyst damage.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being
assessed against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly
malfunctioning engine operation, a scorching odor
may suggest severe and abnormal catalyst
overheating. If this occurs, stop the vehicle, turn off
the engine and allow it to cool. Service, including a
tune-up to the manufacturer specifications, should
be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter
damage:
Do not interrupt the ignition when the transmis
-
sion is in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
Do not try to start the vehicle by pushing or
towing the vehicle.
Do not idle the engine with any ignition compo -
nents disconnected or removed, such as when
diagnostic testing, or for prolonged periods
during very rough idle or malfunctioning oper -
ating conditions.
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
Carbon Monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you uncon -
scious and can eventually poison you
Ú page 291.
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you
park over materials that can burn, such as
grass or leaves, and those items can come
into contact with your exhaust system. Do not
park or operate your vehicle in areas where
your exhaust system can contact anything that
can burn.
CAUTION!
The catalytic converter requires the use of
unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will
destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an
emissions control device and may seriously
reduce engine performance and cause
serious damage to the engine.
Damage to the catalytic converter can result if
your vehicle is not kept in proper operating
condition. In the event of engine malfunction,
particularly involving engine misfire or other
apparent loss of performance, have your
vehicle serviced promptly. Continued opera -
tion of your vehicle with a severe malfunction
could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter
and vehicle.
WARNING!
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE363
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the
safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
Four primary areas are affected by improper tire
pressure:
Safety
Fuel Economy
Tread Wear
Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability Safety
Both underinflation and overinflation affect the
stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of
sluggish response or over responsiveness in the
steering.
NOTE:
Unequal tire pressures from side to side may
cause erratic and unpredictable steering
response.
Unequal tire pressure from side to side may
cause the vehicle to drift left or right.
Fuel Economy
Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling
resistance resulting in higher fuel consumption.
Tread Wear
Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause
abnormal wear patterns and reduced tread life,
resulting in the need for earlier tire replacement.
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable
ride. Overinflation produces a jarring and
uncomfortable ride.
Tire Inflation Pressures
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on
the driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's
side door.
WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous.
Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle
handling, and increase your stopping distance.
Use tires of the recommended load capacity for
your vehicle. Never overload them.WARNING!
Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and
can cause collisions.
Underinflation increases tire flexing and can
result in overheating and tire failure.
Overinflation reduces a tire's ability to cushion
shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes
can cause damage that result in tire failure.
Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect
vehicle handling and can fail suddenly,
resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Unequal tire pressures can cause steering
problems. You could lose control of your
vehicle.
Unequal tire pressures from one side of the
vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to
drift to the right or left.
Always drive with each tire inflated to the
recommended cold tire inflation pressure.
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390 Corrosion Protection
...................................... 374Cruise Control................................................ 147Cruise Control (Speed Control)...................... 149Cruise Light......................................... 129, 130Customer Assistance..................................... 384Cybersecurity................................................. 188
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Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 67Daytime Running Lights................................... 63Dealer Service............................................... 333Defroster, Windshield.................................... 292Delay (Intermittent) Wipers.............................. 68Diagnostic System, Onboard......................... 130Dimmer Switch Headlight..................................................... 63DipsticksOil (Engine)................................................ 332Disable Vehicle Towing.................................. 324DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 344Door Ajar.............................................. 124, 125Door Ajar Light..................................... 124, 125Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.............................. 32, 33DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or ShallowStanding Water
..................................... 187DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 214
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 235Anti-Lock Brake System............................ 234Traction Control System........................... 239Electric Parking Brake................................... 137Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 58Electronic Stability Control (ESC).................. 236Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 124Emergency Braking....................................... 246Emergency, In Case OfHazard Warning Flasher........................... 295Jacking............................................ 298, 301Jump Starting........................................... 318Overheating.............................................. 321Towing...................................................... 324Emission Control System Maintenance........ 131Engine........................................................... 331Air Cleaner................................................ 334Block Heater............................................. 136Break-In Recommendations..................... 136Checking Oil Level.................................... 332Compartment........................................... 331Compartment Identification...................... 331Coolant (Antifreeze).................................. 382Cooling..................................................... 342Exhaust Gas Caution................................ 294Fails To Start............................................ 135Flooded, Starting...................................... 135
Fuel Requirements................................... 378Oil...........................................333, 381, 382Oil Filler Cap............................................. 331Oil Filter.................................................... 334Oil Selection..................................... 333, 381Oil Synthetic.............................................. 334Overheating.............................................. 321Starting..................................................... 132Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 272, 326Ethanol.......................................................... 379Exhaust Gas Cautions................................... 294Exhaust System................................... 294, 341Exterior Lighting..................................... 63, 355Exterior Lights...................... 63, 293, 354, 355
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 334Air Conditioning................................. 82, 336Engine Oil........................................ 334, 382Engine Oil Disposal................................... 334FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 295Turn Signals..................... 63, 129, 293, 355Flash-To-Pass............................................ 63, 65Flat Tire Changing.......................298, 355, 367Flat Tire Stowage........................ 306, 355, 367

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394 Onboard Diagnostic System
.......................... 130Operating Precautions................................... 130Operator Manual Owner's Manual........................................ 387Outside Rearview Mirrors......................... 57, 58Overheating, Engine...................................... 321
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Paint Care...................................................... 374Parking Brake................................................ 137ParkSense Active Park Assist........................ 164ParkSense System, Rear............................... 158Passive Entry................................................... 24Pets............................................................... 292Placard, Tire And Loading Information........... 360PowerBrakes....................................................... 377Inverter........................................................ 91Mirrors......................................................... 58Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)................ 89Seats.................................................... 47, 49Steering..................................................... 144Power SeatsDown........................................................... 47Forward....................................................... 47Rearward..................................................... 47Up................................................................ 47
Power Sliding DoorOn / Off Switch..................................... 27, 98Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 258Preparation For Jacking................................ 299PretensionersSeat Belts................................................. 258
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Radial Ply Tires............................................. 364Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........... 343Radio Operation............................................ 233Rear Air Conditioning................................ 74, 80Rear Camera................................................. 172Rear Cross Path............................................ 243Rear ParkSense System............................... 158Rear Seat Removal.......................................... 35Rear View......................................................... 57Reclining Front Seats....................................... 34Recreational Towing..................................... 185Reformulated Gasoline................................. 378Refrigerant.................................................... 336Release, Hood................................................. 97Reminder, Lights On........................................ 63Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 251Remote ControlStarting System........................................... 19
Remote Keyless EntryArm The Alarm.............................................22Disarm The Alarm........................................22Programming Additional Key Fobs...............16Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode...............................20Remote Starting System..................................19Replacement Bulbs....................................... 354Replacement Tires........................................ 366Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 386Restraints, Child............................................ 275Restraints, Head..............................................52Roof Luggage Rack....................................... 106Rotation, Tires............................................... 372
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 292Safety Checks Outside Vehicle...................... 293Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 386Safety Information, Tire................................. 355Safety Tips.................................................... 291Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 294Schedule, Maintenance................................ 327Seat Belt Reminder....................................... 125Seat Belts............................................ 251, 292Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 255Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 255

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