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If driving through deep or standing
water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of
the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom
of the wheel rims (for cars).
Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop
the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by
moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake
pedal.
FLOOR MATS
WARNING:Always use floor mats that are designed to fit the
footwell of your vehicle. Only use floor mats that leave the pedal
area unobstructed. Only use floor mats that are firmly secured to
retention posts so that they cannot slip out of position and interfere
with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
•Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal injury.
•Always make sure that the floor mats are properly attached to the
retention posts in the carpet that are supplied with your vehicle.
Floor mats must be properly secured to both retention posts to
ensure mats do not shift out of position.
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Brakes
•Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle are
covered with grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 meters) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle from Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of storage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or grease film build-up on
window surfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for any deterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreign material that may have collected
during storage (mice/squirrel nests).
•Check the exhaust for any foreign material that may have collected
during storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Drive the vehicle 15 feet (4.5 meters)
back and forth to remove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant, oil and gas) to make sure there
are no leaks and fluids are at recommended levels.
•If the battery was removed, clean the battery cable ends and inspect.
Contact your authorized dealer if you have any concerns or issues.
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911 Assist™ ..............................318
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................128
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............307
Accessing the help screen .......380
Accessing the music in your
jukebox ......................................374
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................330
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................309
Accessory delay ..........................71
Active call menu options .........307
Advanced menu options ...316, 337
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................316
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................46
and child safety seats ..............47
description ................................46
disposal ......................................53
driver airbag ..............................46
passenger airbag .......................46
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................48
side airbag .................................46
Air cleaner filter ...............213, 279
Air conditioning ....................90–91
manual heating and air
conditioning system ...........90–91
Ambulance packages ..................15
AM/FM .......................................356Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................197
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................128
Anti-theft system ........................62
arming the system ....................62
AppLink™ .................................325
Audio system
Single CD ........................290–291
Audio system
(see Radio) ........................290–291
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................120, 122
fluid, adding ............................201
fluid, checking ........................201
fluid, refill capacities ..............272
fluid, specification ..................272
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ..296
Auxiliary powerpoint ................102
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........272
refill capacities ........................272
traction lok ..............................127
B
Battery .......................................209
acid, treating emergencies .....209
jumping a disabled battery ....174
maintenance-free ....................209
replacement, specifications ...279
servicing ..................................209
Booster seats ...............................22
Brakes ........................................128
anti-lock ...................................128
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................128
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