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When replacing tires refer to the Tires–General Infor-
mation section of this manual on Replacement Tires for
proper tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires
with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase
the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes

Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000
lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000
lbs (907 kg).
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.
312 STARTING AND OPERATING

WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy-
draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys-
tem and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes
when you need them and could have an accident.
Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis-
tance. When towing you should allow for additional
space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front
of you. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights & Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may includ ea4and7pin
wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness
and connector. NOTE:
Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
wiring harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Refer to the following illustrations.
4 - Pin Connector
STARTING AND OPERATING 313
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Towing Tips — Electronic Speed Control (If
Equipped)

Don’t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
When using the speed control, if you experience speed
drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until
you can get back to cruising speed.
Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to
maximize fuel efficiency.
Towing Tips — Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating, take the following actions:
City Driving
When stopped for short periods of time, put transmission
in neutral but do not increase engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
refer to Cooling System Operating information in the
Maintenance section of this manual for more informa-
tion.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER
VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the
ground)
Recreational towing for this vehicle is not recommended.
NOTE: If the vehicle requires towing make sure all four
wheels are off the ground.
STARTING AND OPERATING 315
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WARNING!
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started.
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot
be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic
converter and once the engine has started, ignite and
damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a
discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a
start from another vehicle. This type of start can be danger-
ous if done improperly, so follow this procedure carefully.
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow
battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean
over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to
touch each other. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush
contaminated area immediately with large quantities of
water.
•A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Keep flame or spark away from the vent holes.
Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source
with an output that exceeds 12 volts.
1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.
2. When boost is provided by a battery in another
vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach and
without letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake,
place the automatic transmission in PARK and turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position for both vehicles.
3. Turn off the heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical
loads.
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the discharged battery. Connect the other end
of the same cable to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
328 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

CAUTION!
•When installing the Integrated Power Module
cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-
erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so
may allow water to get into the Integrated Power
Module, and possibly result in a electrical system
failure.
•When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
use only a fuse having the correct amperage
rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than
indicated may result in a dangerous electrical
system overload. If a properly rated fuse contin-
ues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit
that must be corrected.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days you may want to take steps to protect your battery.
You may:
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
420 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Automatic Headlights................... 128
Back-Up ............................. 385
Brake Warning ........................ 170
Bulb Replacement ................... 381,382
Courtesy/Reading ..................... 125
Cruise .............................. 173
Daytime Running ...................... 128
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 126
Door Ajar ........................... 176
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 176
Fog .......................... 129,174,384
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 318
Headlight Switch ...................... 126
Headlights ..................... 126,382,383
High Beam Indicator .................... 174
Illuminated Entry ....................... 15
Instrument Cluster ..................... 126
Interior ............................. 127
License ............................. 385 Liftgate Ajar
.......................... 176
Lights On Reminder .................... 128
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 173
Oil Pressure .......................... 174
Park ............................... 384
Reading ............................. 142
Rear Servicing ........................ 385
Rear Tail ............................ 385
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 174
Service ........................... 381,382
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 173
Side Marker .......................... 385
Turn Signal .................. 126,129,384,385
Voltage ............................. 168
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 168
Washer Fluid ......................... 176
Load Leveling System .................... 160
Loading Vehicle ...................... 302,303
Capacities ........................... 303
430 INDEX

Occupant Restraints....................... 33
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 296
Odometer ............................. 172
Oil, Engine ......................... 344,387
Capacity ............................ 386
Change Interval ....................... 345
Checking ............................ 344
Disposal ............................ 348
Filter ............................ 348,387
Filter Disposal ........................ 348
Identification Logo ..................... 346
Materials Added to ..................... 348
Recommendation ................... 346,386
Synthetic ............................ 348
Viscosity ....................... 346,347,386
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............340,341
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink ) ........... 142
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Overdrive ............................. 264 Overhead Console
....................... 141
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 141
Overheating, Engine ................... 168,319
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,418
Panic Alarm ............................ 22
Parking Brake .......................... 266
Parking On Hill ......................... 267
Passing Light ........................... 130
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 137
Pets, Transporting ........................ 70
Phone, Cellular .......................... 83
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ............. 83
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 278
Power Brakes .............................. 268
Distribution Center ..................... 377
Door Locks ........................... 17
Lift Gate ............................. 29
432 INDEX

System, Navigation...................... 233
Tachometer ............................ 172
Tape Player ............................ 211
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 243
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......168,319
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint .............61,63
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 26
Theft System Arming ...................... 26
Theft System Disarming .................... 26
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 26
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 157
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 133
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 278
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 277
Tire Markings .......................... 274
Tire Safety Information .................... 274
Tires ............................ 73,282,419
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 289 Air Pressure
.......................... 282
Alignment ........................... 290
Chains .............................. 294
Changing ............................ 320
Compact Spare ........................ 286
General Information .................... 282
High Speed .......................... 284
Inflation Pressures ..................... 283
Jacking ............................. 320
Life of Tires .......................... 289
Load Capacity ..................... 278,279
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 291
Quality Grading ....................... 419
Radial .............................. 285
Replacement ....................... 289,291
Rotation ............................. 295
Safety ........................... 274,282
Sizes ............................... 275
Snow Tires ........................... 295
436 INDEX

Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 419
Universal Joints ......................... 355
Universal Transmitter ..................... 142
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 296
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 41
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 82
Variance, Compass ....................... 184
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 302
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 279,302,303
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 252,380
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 26
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 318
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 168
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 417 Washer, Adding Fluid
.................. 132,357
Washers, Windshield ..................... 130
Washing Vehicle ......................... 373
Wheel Alignment and Balance ............... 290
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 374
Wheel Bearings ......................... 372
Wind Buffeting ....................... 33,151
Window Fogging ........................ 252
Windows .............................. 32
Power ............................... 32
Windshield Washers ................... 130,357
Windshield Wiper Blades .................. 356
Windshield Wipers ....................... 130
Wiper Blade Replacement .................. 356
Wiper, Rear ............................ 131
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 131
Zone Control (Temperature Control) .......... 236
438 INDEX