282 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2022 Owners Manual
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100 Instruments and Controls
The traction off light comes on when the
Traction Control System (TCS) has been
turned off. If StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) is turned off, TCS is also
turned off. To turn TCS and ESC off and on,
seeTraction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0204.
If TCS is off, wheel slip during acceleration is
not limited unless necessary to help protect
the driveline from damage. Adjust driving
accordingly.
StabiliTrak OFF Light
This light comes on briefly when the vehicle
is turned on to show that the light is
working. If it does not come on then, have
it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if
there is a problem.
This light comes on when the StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is
turned off. If StabiliTrak/ESC is off, the Traction Control System (TCS) is also off. To
turn ESC off and on, see
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0204.
If ESC and TCS are off, the systems do not
assist in controlling the vehicle. Adjust
driving accordingly.
Traction Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak Light
This light comes on briefly when the vehicle
is turned on to show that the light is
working. If it does not come on then, have
it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if
there is a problem.
If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS
and potentially the StabiliTrak/ESC system
are not fully operational and may not assist
in maintaining control. Adjust driving
accordingly. If the condition persists, see
your dealer as soon as possible. A Driver
Information Center (DIC) message may
display. The light flashes when the TCS and/or the
StabiliTrak/ESC system is actively working.
See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0204.
Tire Pressure Light
If equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly
when the vehicle is started. It provides
information about tire pressures and
the TPMS.
When the Light Is On Steady
This indicates that one or more of the tires
are significantly underinflated.
A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire
pressure message may also display. Stop as
soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the
pressure value shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure
0 282.
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might need to be towed out. If the vehicle
does need to be towed out, seeTransporting
a Disabled Vehicle 0302.
Vehicle Load Limits
It is very important to know how much
weight the vehicle can carry. This
weight is called the vehicle capacity
weight and includes the weight of all
occupants, cargo, and all
nonfactory-installed options. Two labels
on the vehicle may show how much
weight it may properly carry, the Tire
and Loading Information label and the
Certification/Tire label.
{Warning
Do not load the vehicle any heavier
than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR), or either the maximum
front or rear Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). This can cause
systems to break and change the
way the vehicle handles. This could
cause loss of control and a crash.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Overloading can also reduce stopping
performance, damage the tires, and
shorten the life of the vehicle.
Tire and Loading Information Label
Example Label
A vehicle-specific Tire and Loading
Information label is attached to the
center pillar (B-pillar). The tire and
loading information label shows the
number of occupant seating positions (1), and the maximum vehicle
capacity weight (2) in kilograms and
pounds.
The Tire and Loading Information label
also shows the size of the original
equipment tires (3) and the
recommended cold tire inflation
pressures (4). For more information on
tires and inflation see
Tires0277 and
Tire Pressure 0282.
There is also important loading
information on the vehicle Certification/
Tire label. It may show the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for
the front and rear axle. See
“Certification/Tire Label” later in this
section.“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.
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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 248
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . 248
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . 251
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . 255
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps . . . . . 268
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 271
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 275
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . 280
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . 283
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 284 Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . 288
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . 290
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . 290
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 292
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . 300
Towing the Vehicle
Transporting a Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . 302
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
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4-digit DOT date of 0320. Week 01 is
the first full week (Sunday through
Saturday) of each year.
(4) Tire Identification Number (TIN)
:
The letters and numbers following the
DOT (Department of Transportation)
code are the Tire Identification Number
(TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer
and plant code, tire size, and date the
tire was manufactured. The TIN is
molded onto both sides of the tire,
although only one side may have the
date of manufacture.
(5) Tire Ply Material
:The type of cord
and number of plies in the sidewall and
under the tread.
(6) Uniform Tire Quality Grading
(UTQG)
:Tire manufacturers are
required to grade tires based on three
performance factors: tread wear,
traction, and temperature resistance.
For more information see Uniform Tire
Quality Grading 0290. (7) Maximum Cold Inflation Load
Limit
:Maximum load that can be
carried and the maximum pressure
needed to support that load.
Compact Spare Tire Example
(1) Tire Ply Material:The type of cord
and number of plies in the sidewall and
under the tread.
(2) Temporary Use Only
:The compact
spare tire or temporary use tire should
not be driven at speeds over 80 km/h
(50 mph). The compact spare tire is for
emergency use when a regular road tire
has lost air and gone flat. If the vehicle has a compact spare tire, see
Compact
Spare Tire 0299 and
If a Tire Goes Flat 0293.
(3) Tire Identification Number (TIN)
:
The letters and numbers following the
DOT (Department of Transportation)
code are the Tire Identification Number
(TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer
and plant code, tire size, and date the
tire was manufactured. The TIN is
molded onto both sides of the tire,
although only one side may have the
date of manufacture.
(4) Maximum Cold Inflation Load
Limit
:Maximum load that can be
carried and the maximum pressure
needed to support that load.
(5) Tire Inflation
:The temporary use
tire or compact spare tire should be
inflated to 420 kPa (60 psi). For more
information on tire pressure and
inflation see Tire Pressure 0282.
(6) Tire Size
:A combination of letters
and numbers define a tire's width,
height, aspect ratio, construction type,
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Cold Tire Pressure:The amount of air
pressure in a tire, measured in kPa
(kilopascal) or psi (pounds per square
inch) before a tire has built up heat
from driving. See Tire Pressure0282.
DOT Markings
:A code molded into the
sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire
is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The
DOT code includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
designator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand, and date of production.
GVWR
:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
See Vehicle Load Limits 0187.
GAWR FRT
:Gross Axle Weight Rating
for the front axle. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0187.
GAWR RR
:Gross Axle Weight Rating
for the rear axle. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0187. Intended Outboard Sidewall
:The side
of an asymmetrical tire, that must
always face outward when mounted on
a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa)
:The metric unit for air
pressure.
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire
:A tire used
on light duty trucks and some
multipurpose passenger vehicles.
Load Index
:An assigned number
ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds
to the load carrying capacity of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure
:The
maximum air pressure to which a cold
tire can be inflated. The maximum air
pressure is molded onto the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating
:The load rating
for a tire at the maximum permissible
inflation pressure for that tire.
Occupant Distribution
:Designated
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall
:The side of
an asymmetrical tire that has a
particular side that faces outward when
mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bears manufacturer,
brand, and/or model name molding
that is higher or deeper than the same
moldings on the other sidewall of
the tire.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
:A tire used
on passenger cars and some light duty
trucks and multipurpose vehicles.
Recommended Inflation Pressure
:
Vehicle manufacturer's recommended
tire inflation pressure as shown on the
tire placard. See Tire Pressure0282 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0187.
Radial Ply Tire
:A pneumatic tire in
which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim
:A metal support for a tire and
upon which the tire beads are seated.
Sidewall
:The portion of a tire between
the tread and the bead.
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Speed Rating:An alphanumeric code
assigned to a tire indicating the
maximum speed at which a tire can
operate.
Traction
:The friction between the tire
and the road surface. The amount of
grip provided.
Tread
:The portion of a tire that comes
into contact with the road.
Treadwear Indicators
:Narrow bands,
sometimes called wear bars, that show
across the tread of a tire when only
1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread remains. See
When It Is Time for New Tires 0288.
UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards)
:A tire information system
that provides consumers with ratings
for a tire's traction, temperature, and
treadwear. Ratings are determined by
tire manufacturers using government
testing procedures. The ratings are
molded into the sidewall of the tire.
See Uniform Tire Quality Grading
0 290. Vehicle Capacity Weight
:The number
of designated seating positions
multiplied by 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the
rated cargo load. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0187.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire
:
Load on an individual tire due to curb
weight, accessory weight, occupant
weight, and cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard
:A label permanently
attached to a vehicle showing the
vehicle's capacity weight and the
original equipment tire size and
recommended inflation pressure. See
“Tire and Loading Information Label”
under Vehicle Load Limits 0187.
Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of air
pressure to operate effectively.
{Warning
Neither tire underinflation nor
overinflation is good. Underinflated
tires, or tires that do not have
enough air, can result in:
.Tire overloading and overheating,
which could lead to a blowout
.Premature or irregular wear
.Poor handling
.Reduced fuel economy for
internal combustion engine
vehicles
.Reduced range for electric vehicles
Overinflated tires, or tires that have
too much air, can result in:
.Unusual wear
.Poor handling
.Rough ride
.Needless damage from road
hazards
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inflation pressure for the tires when they
are cold. SeeVehicle Load Limits 0187, for
an example of the Tire and Loading
Information label and its location. Also see
Tire Pressure 0282.
The TPMS can warn about a low tire
pressure condition but it does not replace
normal tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection
0 287, Tire Rotation 0287, and Tires0277.
Caution
Tire sealant materials are not all the
same. A non-approved tire sealant could
damage the TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor
damage caused by using an incorrect tire
sealant is not covered by the vehicle
warranty. Always use only the GM
approved tire sealant available through
your dealer or included in the vehicle.
TPMS Malfunction Light and Message
The TPMS will not function properly if one
or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or
inoperable. When the system detects a
malfunction, the low tire pressure warning
light flashes for about one minute and then
stays on for the remainder of the ignition
cycle. A DIC warning message also displays.
The malfunction light and DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle
until the problem is corrected. Some of the
conditions that can cause these to come
on are:
.One of the road tires has been replaced
with the spare tire. The spare tire does
not have a TPMS sensor. The malfunction
light and DIC message should go off after
the road tire is replaced and the sensor
matching process is performed
successfully. See
“TPMS Sensor Matching
Process” later in this section.
.The TPMS sensor matching process was
not done or not completed successfully
after rotating the tires. The malfunction
light and the DIC message should go off
after successfully completing the sensor
matching process. See "TPMS Sensor
Matching Process" later in this section.
.One or more TPMS sensors are missing or
damaged. The malfunction light and the
DIC message should go off when the
TPMS sensors are installed and the sensor
matching process is performed
successfully. See your dealer for service.
.Replacement tires or wheels do not match
the original equipment tires or wheels.
Tires and wheels other than those recommended could prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. See
Buying
New Tires 0289.
.Operating electronic devices or being near
facilities using radio wave frequencies
similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS
sensors to malfunction.
If the TPMS is not functioning properly it
cannot detect or signal a low tire pressure
condition. See your dealer for service if the
TPMS malfunction light and DIC message
come on and stay on.
Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped)
This feature provides visual and audible
alerts outside the vehicle to help when
inflating an underinflated tire to the
recommended cold tire pressure.
When the low tire pressure warning light
comes on: 1. Park the vehicle in a safe, level place.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
4. Add air to the tire that is underinflated. The turn signal lamp will flash.
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Use this rotation pattern when rotating
the tires.
Do not include the compact spare tire
in the tire rotation.
Adjust the front and rear tires to the
recommended inflation pressure on the
Tire and Loading Information label after
the tires have been rotated. SeeTire
Pressure 0282 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0187.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System.
See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
0 284. Check that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See
“Wheel Nut Torque”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 324, and “Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire” underTire
Changing 0294.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
cause wheel nuts to become loose
over time. The wheel could come off
and cause a crash. When changing a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth
or paper towel can be used; however,
use a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.
Lightly coat the inner diameter of the
wheel hub opening with wheel bearing
grease after a wheel change or tire
rotation to prevent corrosion or rust
buildup.
{Warning
Do not apply grease to the wheel
mounting surface, wheel conical
seats, or the wheel nuts or bolts.
Grease applied to these areas could
cause a wheel to become loose or
come off, resulting in a crash.
When It Is Time for New Tires
Factors, such as maintenance, temperatures,
driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road
conditions affect the wear rate of the tires.
Treadwear indicators are one way to tell
when it is time for new tires. Treadwear
indicators appear when the tires have only
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356 Index
Spare TireCompact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Storage Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Rear Compartment/Storage PanelCover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Storage Areas Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Struts
Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Surround Vision System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
System Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Global Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Rear Cross Traffic Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 290
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 292
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . 288
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Towing Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
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Towing (cont'd)General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrakLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . 204
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . 162
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . 332
Transporting
a Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
TTY Users Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Updates
Map Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Using Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
VehicleAhead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 86
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Winter Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278