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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
•Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents.
•Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your location,
including the telephone number from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
•
You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. If you feel
you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent, we will contact local
police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
• If this indicator light flashes during acceleration, apply as little throttle as possible. While driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road
conditions. To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or
gravel, it may be desirable to switch the ESC system off.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
• Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size
than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
• As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Moni- toring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of
your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to
the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
• IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST THE
AIR PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE
PLACARD OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR.
NOTE:
AFTER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE
FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
• Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
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- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the system.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the
PARK position; the light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized dealer immediately. If the light is flashing when the engine is
running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance,
an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing.
- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” sound is heard.
• Press the odometer reset button, located below the tachometer, to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see your authorized service center.
“CHANGE OIL” MESSAGE
• If a “Change Oil” message appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your next required oil change.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
• Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle theignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
• Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator
system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
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• Disconnect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper cable from the positive (+)post of
the booster battery.
• Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable from the positive (+)post of the
discharged vehicle.
• If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
• Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system
voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or
electrical system may occur.
• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
• Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade
battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged batterymay freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or
explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above
freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen
gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the
battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-)of the discharged battery. The
resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
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SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift levercannot be moved out of the PARK posi-
tion, you can use the following procedure
to temporarily move the shift lever:•
To access the shift lever override, remove
the cover located to the top right of the
shift lever in the instrument panel.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position without starting the engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• The override can be activated by press- ing the white-colored tab, which can be
accessed through the hole in the instru-
ment panel.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEU- TRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground ALL MODELS
Flat Tow NONEIf transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 25 mph (40 km/h) maxspeed
• 15 miles (24 km) maxdistance
Wheel lift Rear
Front OK
Flatbed ALLBEST METHOD
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using arocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front
wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE while gently pressing the
accelerator. Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the
rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE:
Press the "ESC Off" switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in "Partial
Off" mode before rocking the vehicle. Once the vehicle has been freed, press the "ESC Off"
switch again to restore "ESC On" mode.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE, 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 over-
heating 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).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not let anyone
near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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Integrated Power Module (fuses)
• The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment near thebattery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
J1 40 Amp Green Power Folding Seat
J2 30 Amp Pink Power Liftgate Module
J3 30 Amp Pink Rear Door Module (RR Door Node)
J4 25 Amp Natural Driver Door Node
J5 25 Amp Natural Passenger Door Node
J6 40 Amp Green
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Pump/ESP
J7 30 Amp PinkAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Valve/ESP
J8 40 Amp Green Power Memory Seat (If Equipped)
J9 40 Amp Green PZEV Motor/Flex Fuel
J10 30 Amp Pink Headlamp Wash Relay/Manifold Tuning
Valve
J11 30 Amp Pink Power Sliding Door Module/Thatchum
Relay Lock Feed
J12 30 Amp Pink HVAC Rear Blower, Radiator Fan Motor
J13 60 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Main
J14 40 Amp Green Rear Window Defogger
J15 40 Amp Green Front Blower
J17 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid
J18 20 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Trans
Range
J19 60 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan
J20 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper LO/HI
J21 20 Amp Blue Front/Rear Washer
J22 25 Amp Natural Sunroof Module
M1 15 Amp Blue Center High Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL)/Brake Switch
M2 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Lighting, Front Fog Lamps,
Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS)
M3 20 Amp Yellow Front/Rear Axle Locker, Vacuum Pump
Motor
M4 10 Amp Red Trailer Tow
M5 25 Amp natural Inverter
M6 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #1 (ACC), Rain Sensor
M7 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #2 (BATT/ACC SELECT)
M8 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat (If Equipped)
M9 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seat (If Equipped)
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
M1015 Amp Blue
Ignition Off Draw — Vehicle Entertainment
System (IOD-VES), Satellite Digital Audio
Receiver (SDARS), DVD, Hands-Free
Module (HFM), Universal Garage Door
Opener (UGDO), Vanity Lamp (VANITY LP),
Streaming Video Module
M1110 Amp Red (Ignition Off Draw) IOD-HVAC/ATC
M12 30 Amp Green Amplifier (AMP)/Radio
M13 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw— Cabin Compartment
Node (IOD-CCN), SIREN, Clock Module
(CLK MOD), Multi-Function Control
Switch (MULTIFCTN SW)/ITM
M14 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow — If Equipped
M15 20 Amp Yellow
Rear View Mirror (RR VW MIR),
Cabin Compartment Node (CCN),
Multi-Function Control Switch (MULTI-
FTCN SW), Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM),
Glow Plug Module (GLW PLG MOD) —
Export Diesel Only, Assy-Shifter (Hall
Effect), Acoustic Noise Cancellation (ANC)
M1610 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller/Occupant
Classification Module (ORC/OCM)
M17 15 Amp Blue Left Tail/License/Park Lamp
(LT-TAIL/LIC/PRK LMP), Running Lamps
M18 15 Amp Blue Right Tail/Park/Run Lamp
(RT-TAIL/PRK/RUN LMP)
M19 25 Amp Natural Auto Shut Down (ASD #1 and #2)
M20 15 Amp Blue Cabin Compartment Node Interior Light
(CCN INT LIGHT), Switch Bank (SW
BANK), Steering Control Module (SCM),
Switch Steering Wheel
M21 20 Amp Yellow Auto Shut Down (ASD #3)
M22 10 Amp Red Right Horn (RT HORN (HI/LOW)
M23 10 Amp Red Left Horn (LT HORN (LT HORN (HI/LOW)
M24 25 Amp Natural Rear Wiper (REAR WIPER)
M25 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump (FUEL PUMP), Diesel Lift
Pump (DSL LIFT PUMP) — Export Only
M26 10 Amp Red Power Mirror Switch (PWR MIRR SW),
Driver Window Switch (DRVR WIND SW)
M27 10 Amp Red Wireless Ignition Module, Keyless Entry
Module
M28 10 Amp Red Next Generation Controller (NGC), PCM,
Transmission Feed (TRANS FEED), TCM
M29 10 Amp Red Occupant Classification Module (OCM)
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
M3015 Amp Blue Rear Wiper Module (RR WIPER MOD),
Power Folding Mirror (PWR FOLD MIR),
J1962 Diagnostic Feed
M31 20 Amp Yellow Back-Up Lamps (B/U LAMPS)
M32 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC),
TT EUROPE
M33 10 Amp Red Next Generation Controller (NGC), Global
Powertrain Engine Controller (GPEC),
TCM
M34 10 Amp Red
Park Assist (PRK ASST), Heater Ventilation,
Air Conditioning Module (HVAC MOD),
Headlamp Wash (HDLP WASH), Compass
(COMPAS), IR Sensor, Rear Camera, Lamp
Door FT Drv/Pass, Lamp Flashlight, AHLM,
Relay Diesel Cabin Heater, Rad Fan Diesel
M3510 Amp Red Heated Mirrors
M36 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #3 (BATT)
M37 10 Amp Red
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic
Stability Program (ESP), Stop Lamp Switch
(STP LP SW), Fuel Pump Rly Hi Control
M3825 Amp NaturalDoor Lock/Unlock Motors (LOCK/UNLOCK
MTRS), Liftgate Lock/Unlock Motors
TIRE PRESSURES
• Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and
inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
• The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE:
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for
more information regarding tire warnings
and instructions.
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Adjustable Pedals.............21
Airbag...................10
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)...9
Automatic Headlights ..........24
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)...29
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ..............103
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks ....70
AxleFluid ................103
Back-UpCamera.............30
Belts, Seat .................10
Blind Spot Monitoring ...........31
BrakeFluid................103
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..............22
BulbReplacement............113
Calibration, Compass ...........71
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ...........78
Change Oil Indicator ...........83
Changing A Flat Tire ...........85
Child Restraint ...............11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ......12
Compass Calibration ...........71
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........103
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......25
Cruise Light ................25
Customer Assistance ..........114
Defects, Reporting ............115
Dimmer Control ..............24
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ........24
Disarming, Theft System ..........9
Economy(Fuel)Mode...........26
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ....34
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............25
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ............71,72 Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light .........82
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .....98
Jacking ..............85,89
Overheating .............84
Engine Break-In Recommendations .....22
Compartment ........... .102
Oil Selection .............103
Overheating .............84
EventDataRecorder...........99
Exterior Lights ..............113
Flash-To-Pass ...............23
Fluid Capacities .............103
Fluids ..................103
FogLights.................24
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) Seating ....15
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........98
Front Heated Seats ............19
Fuel Economy Mode ............26
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .........83
Specification s............
103
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....73
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .........83
Headlights Automatic ..............24
Dimmer Switch ............24
HighBeam ..............23
HeatedMirrors ..........27,28,29
Heated Seats ...............19
Heated Steering Wheel ..........20
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ............23
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....73
Hood Release ..............100
Instrument Cluster Indicators ...............7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ....6
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....23
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