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Instruments and Controls 113
A Low Fuel Warning Light near the fuel
gauge comes on briefly when the ignition is
turned on as a check to show it is working.
It also comes on when the fuel gauge
indicator nears empty. The light turns off
when fuel is added. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced.
Security Light
The security light should come on briefly as
the engine is started. If it does not come on,
have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off.
If the light stays on and the engine does
not start, there could be a problem with the
theft-deterrent system. SeeImmobilizer
Operation 026.
High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the high-beam
headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer 0131.
IntelliBeam Light
This light comes on when the IntelliBeam
system, if equipped, is enabled. See Exterior
Lamp Controls 0130.
Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the exterior lamps
are in use, except when only the Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) are active. See Exterior
Lamp Controls 0130.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise control light is white when the
cruise control is on and ready, and turns
green when the cruise control is set and
active.
See Cruise Control 0227.
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DIC Info Page Options
The info pages on the DIC can be turned on
or off through the Options menu.1. Press
Sto access the cluster
applications.
2. Use the thumbwheel to scroll
yorz
to scroll to the Options application.
3. Press the thumbwheel to enter the Options menu.
4. Scroll to Info Pages and press
T.
5. Use the thumbwheel to scroll
yorz
through the list of possible information
displays.
6. Press the thumbwheel while an item is highlighted to select or deselect that
item. When an item is selected, a
checkmark will appear next to it.
DIC Info Pages
The following is the list of all possible DIC
info page displays. Some may not be
available for your particular vehicle. Some
items may not be turned on by default but
can be turned on through the Options app.
See “DIC Info Page Options” earlier in this
section. Speed :
Shows the vehicle speed in either
kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per
hour (mph). The vehicle odometer is also
shown on this page.
Speed Signs : Shows sign information, which
comes from a roadway database in the
on-board navigation.
Trip A or Trip B, Average Fuel Economy, and
Average Speed : Shows the current distance
traveled, in either kilometers (km) or
miles (mi), since the trip odometer was last
reset.
The Average Fuel Economy display shows
the approximate average liters per
100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per
gallon (mpg). This number is calculated
based on the number of L/100 km (mpg)
recorded since the last time this menu item
was reset. This number reflects only the
approximate average fuel economy that the
vehicle has right now, and will change as
driving conditions change.
The Average Speed display shows the
average speed of the vehicle in kilometers
per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
This average is calculated based on the
various vehicle speeds recorded since the
last reset of this value. Press and hold the thumbwheel while this
display is active to reset the trip odometer,
the average fuel economy, and the average
speed. Or press
Tand select reset in
the menu.
Fuel Range and Instantaneous Fuel
Economy : Shows the approximate distance
the vehicle can be driven without refueling.
LOW will be displayed when the vehicle is
low on fuel. The fuel range estimate is
based on an average of the vehicle's fuel
economy over recent driving history and the
amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
The Instantaneous Fuel Economy display
shows the current fuel economy in either
liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles
per gallon (mpg). This number reflects only
the approximate fuel economy that the
vehicle has right now and changes
frequently as driving conditions change.
Oil Life : Shows an estimate of the oil's
remaining useful life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE
99% is displayed, that means 99% of the
current oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low, the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will
appear on the display. The oil should be
changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil
0 272. In addition to the engine oil life
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Driving and Operating 205
More frequent maintenance service is
required. SeeMaintenance Schedule 0336.
Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle
traction and affect your ability to stop and
accelerate. Always drive slower in these
types of driving conditions and avoid driving
through large puddles and deep-standing or
flowing water.
{Warning
Wet brakes can cause crashes. They
might not work as well in a quick stop
and could cause pulling to one side. You
could lose control of the vehicle.
After driving through a large puddle of
water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply
the brake pedal until the brakes work
normally.
Flowing or rushing water creates strong
forces. Driving through flowing water
could cause the vehicle to be carried
away. If this happens, you and other
vehicle occupants could drown. Do not
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
ignore police warnings and be very
cautious about trying to drive through
flowing water.
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build
up under the vehicle's tires so they actually
ride on the water. This can happen if the
road is wet enough and you are going fast
enough. When the vehicle is hydroplaning, it
has little or no contact with the road.
There is no hard and fast rule about
hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow
down when the road is wet.
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet weather
driving tips include:
.Allow extra following distance.
.Pass with caution.
.Keep windshield wiping equipment in
good shape.
.Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir
filled.
.Have good tires with proper tread depth.
SeeTires 0296.
.Turn off cruise control.
.Activate All-Wheel Drive (AWD) mode. See
Driver Mode Control 0226.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains
is different than driving on flat or rolling
terrain. Tips include:
.Keep the vehicle serviced and in good
shape.
.Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires,
cooling system, and transmission.
.Shift to a lower gear when going down
steep or long hills.
{Warning
Using the brakes to slow the vehicle on a
long downhill slope can cause brake
overheating, can reduce brake
performance, and could result in a loss of
braking. Shift the transmission to a lower
gear to let the engine assist the brakes
on a steep downhill slope.
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StabiliTrak/ESC activates when the vehicle
senses a difference between the intended
path and the direction the vehicle is actually
traveling. StabiliTrak/ESC selectively applies
braking pressure to any one of the vehicle
wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping
the vehicle on the intended path.
If cruise control is being used and TCS or
StabiliTrak/ESC begins to limit wheel spin,
cruise control will disengage. Cruise control
may be turned back on when road
conditions allow. TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC will
automatically turn on when cruise control
is set.
Both systems come on automatically when
the vehicle is started and begins to move.
The systems may be heard or felt while
they are operating or while performing
diagnostic checks. This is normal and does
not mean there is a problem with the
vehicle.
It is recommended to leave both systems on
for normal driving conditions, but it may be
necessary to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. SeeIf the
Vehicle Is Stuck 0207 and “Turning the
Systems Off and On” later in this section.
The indicator light for both systems is in the
instrument cluster. This light will:
.Flash when TCS is limiting wheel spin.
.Flash when StabiliTrak/ESC is activated.
.Turn on and stay on when either system
is not working.
If either system fails to turn on or to
activate, a message displays in the Driver
Information Center (DIC), and
dcomes on
and stays on to indicate that the system is
inactive and is not assisting the driver in
maintaining control. The vehicle is safe to
drive, but driving should be adjusted
accordingly.
If
dcomes on and stays on:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
4. Drive the vehicle. If
dcomes on and stays on, see your
dealer.
Turning the Systems Off and On
Caution
Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate
heavily when TCS is off. The vehicle
driveline could be damaged.
TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC are turned off and
on using the Driver Information Center (DIC)
controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) 0114 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 116 and
Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 098 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0100 for
instructions on navigating the cluster menus
and selecting items.
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Trailer Lamps
Always check all trailer lamps are working at
the beginning of each trip, and periodically
on longer trips.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When properly connected, the trailer turn
signals will illuminate to indicate the vehicle
is turning, changing lanes, or stopping.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on the
instrument cluster will illuminate even if the
trailer is not properly connected or the bulbs
are burned out.
Tow/Haul Mode
For instructions on how to enter Tow/Haul
mode, seeDriver Mode Control 0226.
Tow/Haul assists when pulling a heavy
trailer or a large or heavy load.
Tow/Haul Mode is designed to be most
effective when the vehicle and trailer
combined weight is at least 75% of the
vehicle's Gross Combined Weight Rating
(GCWR). See “Weight of the Trailer” under
Trailer Towing 0260.
Tow/Haul Mode is most useful when pulling
a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load:
.through rolling terrain
.in stop-and-go traffic
.in busy parking lots
Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul Mode
when lightly loaded or not towing will not
cause damage; however, it is not
recommended and may result in unpleasant
engine and transmission driving
characteristics and reduced fuel economy.
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
Vehicles with StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) have a Trailer Sway Control
(TSC) feature. Trailer sway is unintended
side-to-side motion of a trailer while towing.
If the vehicle is towing a trailer and the TSC
detects that sway is increasing, the vehicle
brakes are selectively applied at each wheel,
to help reduce excessive trailer sway.
If equipped with the Integrated Trailer Brake
Control (ITBC) system, and the trailer has an
electric brake system, StabiliTrak/ESC may
also apply the trailer brakes.
If TSC is enabled, the Traction Control
System (TCS)/StabiliTrak/ESC warning light
will flash on the instrument cluster. Reduce
vehicle speed by gradually removing your
foot from the accelerator. If trailer sway
continues, StabiliTrak/ESC can reduce engine
torque to help slow the vehicle. TSC will not
function if StabiliTrak/ESC is turned off. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
0 224.
{Warning
Trailer sway can result in a crash and in
serious injury or death, even if the
vehicle is equipped with TSC.
If the trailer begins to sway, reduce
vehicle speed by gradually removing your
foot from the accelerator. Then pull over
to check the trailer and vehicle to help
correct possible causes, including an
improperly or overloaded trailer,
unrestrained cargo, improper trailer hitch
configuration, or improperly inflated or
incorrect vehicle or trailer tires. See
Towing Equipment 0263 for trailer
ratings and hitch setup recommendations.
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Trailer Tires
Special Trailer (ST) tires differ from vehicle
tires. Trailer tires are designed with stiff
sidewalls to help prevent sway and to
support heavy loads. These features can
make it difficult to determine if the trailer
tire pressures are low only based on a visual
inspection.
Always check all trailer tire pressures before
each trip when the tires are cool. Low trailer
tire pressure is a leading cause of trailer tire
blow-outs.
Trailer tires deteriorate over time. The trailer
tire sidewall will show the week and year
the tire was manufactured. Many trailer tire
manufacturers recommend replacing tires
more than six years old.
Overloading is another leading cause of
trailer tire blow-outs. Never load your trailer
with more weight than the tires are
designed to support. The load rating is
located on the trailer tire sidewall.
Always know the maximum speed rating for
the trailer tires before driving. This may be
significantly lower than the vehicle tire
speed rating. The speed rating may be onthe trailer tire sidewall. If the speed rating is
not shown, the default trailer tire speed
rating is 105 km/h (65 mph).
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment
{Warning
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is used for
vehicle service and Emission Inspection/
Maintenance testing. See
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0107
. A device connected to the DLC —such
as an aftermarket fleet or driver-behavior
tracking device —may interfere with
vehicle systems. This could affect vehicle
operation and cause a crash. Such devices
may also access information stored in the
vehicle’s systems.
Caution
Some electrical equipment can damage
the vehicle or cause components to not
work and would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always check with your
dealer before adding electrical equipment. Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's
12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not
operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system. Before
attempting to add anything electrical to the
vehicle, see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 063 and
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 063.
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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 269
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . 269
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . 271
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . 274
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Electrical System
High Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . . . 287
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . 289
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . 292
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 294
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . 299
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . 304
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 305
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . 309 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . 311
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 311
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 312
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . 321
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
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If you need to check the transmission fluid
level, take the vehicle to your dealer.
Engine Air Filter Life System
If equipped, this feature provides the engine
air filter’s remaining life and best timing for
a change. The timing to change an engine
air filter depends on driving and
environmental conditions.
When to Change Engine Air Filter
When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL CHANGE
message displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced at the next engine oil
change.
When the REPLACE ENGINE AIR FILTER SOON
message displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced at the earliest
convenience. The system must be reset after
the engine air filter is changed.
If the CHECK AIR FILTER SYSTEM message
displays, see your dealer.
How to Reset Engine Air Filter Life
System
Reset the system whenever the engine air
filter is replaced so that the system can
calculate the next engine air filter change.
To reset:1. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
2. Display the Air Filter Life on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0114 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 116.
3. Press
pto move to the Reset/Disable
display area. Select Reset then press
V
for several seconds.
4. Press
Vto confirm the reset.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is in the engine
compartment on the passenger side of the
vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview
0 271.
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/
Filter
.For intervals on changing and inspecting
the engine air filter, see Maintenance
Schedule 0336.
.If equipped with Engine Air Filter Life
System, see Engine Air Filter Life System
0 275.
.If driving in very dusty areas, follow the
engine air filter inspecting and changing
intervals, see Maintenance Schedule
0 336.
How to Inspect/Replace the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Do not start the engine or have the engine
running with the engine air cleaner/filter
housing open. Before removing the engine
air cleaner/filter, make sure that the engine
air cleaner/filter housing and nearby
components are free of dirt and debris.
Remove the engine air cleaner/filter. Lightly
tap and shake the engine air cleaner/filter
(away from the vehicle), to release loose
dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air cleaner/
filter for damage, and replace if damaged.
Do not clean the engine air cleaner/filter or
components with water or compressed air.