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Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder
immediately if the brake system warning light
indicates system failure.
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder
when performing underhood services.
Clean the top of the master cylinder area before
removing the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up
to the top of the “FULL” mark on the side of the
master cylinder reservoir.
Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because
it may cause leaking in the system.
Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the
requirements described on the brake fluid
reservoir. With disc brakes, fluid level can be
expected to fall as the brake pads wear.
However, low fluid level may be caused by a
leak and a checkup may be needed.
Use only brake fluid that has been
recommended by the manufacturer, and has
been kept in a tightly closed container to avoid
contamination from foreign matter or moisture.
Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical
Specifications” for further information.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission
fluid to ensure optimum transmission
performance and life. Use only the
manufacturer's specified transmission fluid.
Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical
Specifications” for fluid specifications. It is
important to maintain the transmission fluid at
the correct level using the recommended fluid.
WARNING!
Use only manufacturer's recommended
brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids And Lubri -
cants” in “Technical Specifications” for
further information. Using the wrong type of
brake fluid can severely damage your brake
system and/or impair its performance. The
proper type of brake fluid for your vehicle is
also identified on the original factory
installed hydraulic master cylinder reser -
voir.
To avoid contamination from foreign matter
or moisture, use only new brake fluid or
fluid that has been in a tightly closed
container. Keep the master cylinder reser -
voir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in
a open container absorbs moisture from
the air resulting in a lower boiling point. This
may cause it to boil unexpectedly during
hard or prolonged braking, resulting in
sudden brake failure. This could result in a
collision.
Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can
result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine
parts, causing the brake fluid to catch fire.
Brake fluid can also damage painted and
vinyl surfaces, care should be taken to
avoid its contact with these surfaces.
Do not allow petroleum based fluid to
contaminate the brake fluid. Brake seal
components could be damaged, causing
partial or complete brake failure. This could
result in a collision.
WARNING! (Continued)
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................................................... 71Fluid Capacities............................................. 280Fluid Leaks.................................................... 145Fluid Level Checks Brake........................................................ 251Cooling System.......................................... 247Engine Oil.................................................. 238Transfer Case............................................ 253Fluid, Brake......................................... 281, 283Fluids And Lubricants.................................... 281Fog Lights........................................................ 45Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 30Folding Rear Seats.......................................... 30Forward Collision Warning............................. 106Four-Way Hazard Flasher............................... 201Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 227Fuel............................................................... 276Additives................................................... 277Clean Air.................................................... 277Ethanol...................................................... 277Gasoline.................................................... 276Gauge.......................................................... 90Materials Added........................................ 277Methanol................................................... 277Octane Rating................................. 276, 281Requirements........................................... 276Specifications............................................ 281Tank Capacity............................................ 280Fuses............................................................. 209
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..................... 66Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 277Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 277GaugesFuel............................................................. 90Gear Ranges................................................. 155Glass Cleaning.............................................. 274Gross Axle Weight Rating..................... 190, 191Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 190, 191GVWR............................................................ 190
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 199Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 201Head Restraints........................................ 35, 36Head Rests............................................... 35, 36Headlights.................................................... 207Automatic.................................................... 44Cleaning................................................... 272High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......... 43Lights On Reminder..................................... 45On With Wipers............................................ 44Passing........................................................ 44Switch.......................................................... 42Time Delay................................................... 45Washers................................................... 238
Heated Mirrors.................................................41Heater, Engine Block..................................... 149High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch..............................................................43Hill Start Assist.............................................. 100HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 193Holder, Coin.....................................................71HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................66Hood Prop........................................................61Hood Release...................................................61
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Ignition.............................................................16Switch..........................................................16In Vehicle HelpVehicle User Guide......................................10Inside Rearview Mirror........................... 39, 201Instrument Cluster....................................76, 77Descriptions.................................................92Display.................................................. 78, 80Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 274Interior Appearance Care.............................. 273Interior Lights...................................................46Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)..................49Introduction....................................................... 8

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........................................................ 262Replacement................................... 222, 264Rotation.................................................... 270Safety.............................................. 253, 261Sizes.......................................................... 254Snow Tires................................................. 266Spare Tires............................. 218, 266, 267Spinning.................................................... 263Trailer Towing............................................ 195Tread Wear Indicators............................... 264Wheel Mounting........................................ 222Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 275To Open Hood.................................................. 61Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight....................... 194Towing........................................................... 191Behind A Motorhome................................ 198Disabled Vehicle........................................ 228Guide......................................................... 194Recreational.............................................. 198Weight....................................................... 194Towing Behind A Motorhome......................... 198Traction............................................... 198, 199Traction Control............................................. 102Trailer Towing................................................ 191Cooling System Tips.................................. 198Hitches...................................................... 193Minimum Requirements............................ 195Tips........................................................... 197Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 194
Wiring....................................................... 196Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 194Trailer Weight................................................ 194Transfer Case Fluid....................................... 253, 281, 283Maintenance............................................ 253Transmission................................................ 153Automatic........................................ 153, 251Fluid................................................ 281, 283Maintenance............................................ 251Shifting..................................................... 151Transporting Pets.......................................... 142Tread Wear Indicators.................................. 264Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)......................................... 62Trunk Release Remote Control........................ 62Turn Signals.............................................. 46, 92
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UconnectUconnect Settings
................12, 13, 20, 285Uconnect 4C/4C Nav With 8.4-Inch
Display.......................................................... 285Uconnect SettingsCustomer Programmable Features
..................................20, 24, 285Passive Entry Programming......................... 24
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.......................... 270Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).....66Universal Transmitter.......................................66Unleaded Gasoline........................................ 276Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.................... 118USB............................................................... 302
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Vanity Mirrors...................................................42Vehicle Certification Label............................ 190Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).............. 275Vehicle Loading.................................... 190, 258Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...................... 9Vehicle Security Alarm.....................................22Vehicle Storage...................................... 56, 271Vehicle User GuideIn Vehicle Help.............................................10Navigation...................................................10Operating Instructions.................................10Searching User Guide..................................10Viscosity, Engine Oil............................. 240, 241Voice Command............................................ 304Voice Recognition System (VR)..................... 304
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