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Keys............................................................ 102
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System........ 104
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation............................................... 105
Doors and Locks........................................ 108
Door Locks................................................ 108
Power Door Locks..................................... 109
Cargo Door Relocking............................... 109
Rear Door Security Locks......................... 110
Lockout Protection..................................... 110
Sliding Side Door...................................... 111
60/40 Swing-Out Side Door....................... 112
Rear Doors............................................... 114
Windows...................................................... 115
Manual Windows....................................... 115
Power Windows........................................ 116
Swing-Out Windows.................................. 117
Sun Visors................................................ 117
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 118
Passlock
®.................................................. 118
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 119
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 119
Ignition Positions....................................... 120Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 121
Starting the Engine.................................... 122
Fuel Regulator........................................... 123
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 123
Automatic Transmission Operation............. 125
Parking Brake........................................... 128
Shifting Into Park (P)................................. 129
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 130
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 131
Engine Exhaust......................................... 132
Running the Engine While Parked............. 133
Mirrors......................................................... 134
Manual Rearview Mirror............................. 134
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display........ 134
Outside Manual Mirror............................... 136
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors.................... 136
Outside Power Mirrors............................... 138
Outside Convex Mirror............................... 138
Outside Heated Mirrors............................. 139
Storage Areas............................................. 139
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Starting and Operating
Your Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice:Your vehicle does not need an
elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in
the long run if you follow these guidelines:
Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h)
or less for the rst 500 miles (805 km).
Do not drive at any one constant speed,
fast or slow, for the rst 500 miles
(805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts.
Avoid downshifting to brake, or slow,
the vehicle.
Avoid making hard stops for the rst
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
the new brake linings are not yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can
mean premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this breaking-in
guideline every time you get new brake
linings.
Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See
Towing a Trailer on page 269for the
trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle
and more information.
Following break-in, engine speed and load can
be gradually increased.
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Automatic Transmission Operation
There are several different positions for your
shift lever.
PARK (P):This position locks your rear wheels.
It is the best position to use when you start your
engine because your vehicle cannot move easily.
{CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)
with the parking brake rmly set. Your
vehicle can roll.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
Do not leave your vehicle when the engine
is running unless you have to. If you have
left the engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure your vehicle will not
move, even when you are on fairly level
ground, always set your parking brake
and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See
Shifting Into Park (P) on page 129.Ifyou
are pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer
on page 269.
Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P)
before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an
automatic transmission shift lock control system.
You must fully apply your regular brakes before
you can shift from PARK (P) with the ignition
in RUN.
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If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure
on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the
way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake
application. Then move the shift lever into another
gear. SeeShifting Out of Park (P) on page 130.
REVERSE (R):Use this gear to back up.
Notice:Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your
vehicle is moving forward could damage
the transmission. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Shift to
REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is
stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out
of snow, ice or sand without damaging your
transmission, seeIf Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 260.
NEUTRAL (N):In this position, your engine does
not connect with the wheels. To restart when
you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is
being towed.
{CAUTION:
Shifting into a drive gear while your
engine is running at high speed is
dangerous. Unless your foot is rmly on
the brake pedal, your vehicle could move
very rapidly. You could lose control and
hit people or objects. Do not shift into a
drive gear while your engine is running
at high speed.
Notice:Shifting out of PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) with the engine running at high
speed may damage the transmission. The
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Be sure the engine is not running at high
speed when shifting your vehicle.
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DRIVE (D):This position is for normal driving.
It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle.
If you need more power for passing, and you are:
•Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push
your accelerator pedal about
halfway down.
•Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push
the accelerator all the way down.
You will shift down to the next gear and have
more power.
Downshifting the transmission in slippery road
conditions could result in skidding, see “Skidding”
underLoss of Control on page 243.
THIRD (3):This position is also used for normal
driving. However it reduces vehicle speed
more than DRIVE (D) without using your brakes.
You might choose THIRD (3) instead of DRIVE (D)
when driving on hilly, winding roads, when
towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between
gears and when going down a steep hill.
You should use THIRD (3) (or, as you need to,
a lower gear) when towing a trailer to minimize
heat build-up and extend the life of your
transmission.SECOND (2):This position reduces vehicle speed
even more than THIRD (3) without using your
brakes. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can
help control your speed as you go down steep
mountain roads, but then you would also want to
use your brakes off and on.
You may use this feature for reducing torque to
the rear wheels when you are trying to start
your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces.
FIRST (1): This position reduces vehicle speed
even more than SECOND (2) without using
your brakes. You can use it on very steep hills,
or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in
FIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving forward,
the transmission will not shift into first gear until the
vehicle is going slowly enough.
Notice:Spinning the tires or holding the
vehicle in one place on a hill using only
the accelerator pedal may damage the
transmission. The repair will not be covered
by your warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin
the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the
brakes to hold the vehicle in place.
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Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down with your right foot. Push down
the parking brake pedal with your left foot.If the ignition is on, the brake system warning
light will come on.
To release the parking brake, hold the regular
brake pedal down. Pull the handle, located
just above the parking brake pedal, with the
parking brake symbol, to release the parking
brake.
If the ignition is on when the parking brake is
released, the brake system warning light will
go off.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake system
parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully
released and the brake warning light is
off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on
any hill, seeTowing a Trailer on page 269.
That section shows what to do first to keep the
trailer from moving.
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