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and Drive. Usually the least accelerator pedal pressure to
maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels is most effective.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-
age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some-
one. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 35
mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck. And don't let
anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the
speed.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It
can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 35 mph (55 km/h).
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
With Ignition Key
Front Wheel Drive
Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi-
tions: The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the
distance to be traveled must not exceed 100 miles (160
km), the towing speed must not exceed 44 mph (72
km/h), and both front and rear wheels must be on the
ground. Exceeding these towing limits may cause a
transmission geartrain failure. If the transmission is not
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 363
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If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed
(wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON
position, not the ACCESSORY position. Make certain the
transmission remains in NEUTRAL.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. The only ap-
proved method of towing with out the ignition key is
with a flat bed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER
VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the
ground)
Flat towing of vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission, is only permitted within the limitations
described in this section.
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER
VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLY
The manufacturerdoes not recommendthat you tow an
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) or front wheel drive vehicle on a
tow dolly. Vehicle damage may occur.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 365
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Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle's OBD system is ready, you must do
the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal
bulb check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn off theignition key or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle's OBD system isnot readyand you shouldnot
proceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start
the engine. This means that your vehicle's OBD system
isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle's OBD system is
ready or not ready, if the MIL symbol is illuminated
during normal vehicle operation, you should have your
374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) Ð If
Equipped
The headlights are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlight switch off and the key removed.Because of
this, you should not attempt to service a headlight bulb
yourself. If a headlight bulb fails, take your vehicle to
an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights when the
headlight switch is turned ON. It may cause serious
electrical shock or electrocution if not serviced prop-
erly. See your authorized dealer for service.
NOTE:On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis-
charge Headlights (HID), when the headlights are turnedon there is a blue hue to the lights. This diminishes and
becomes more white after approximately 10 seconds, as
the system charges.
Front Park/Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lights
1. Open hood, disconnect and isolate the battery nega-
tive cable.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413
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Reset Mode.......................... 280
Selection Of Lubricant................398,418
Shifting............................. 281
Special Additives...................... 400
Automatic Transmission................398,400
Adding Fluid......................399,400
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 400
Fluid Change......................... 400
Fluid Level Check...................... 399
Fluid Type........................... 398
Autostick........................145,281,282
Ball Joints............................. 385
Battery............................... 382
Gas Caution.......................... 382
Jump Starting......................... 360
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 24
Bearings.............................. 401
Belts, Drive............................ 379Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 386
B-Pillar Location........................ 299
Brake Assist System...................... 154
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 154
Brake, Parking.......................... 285
Brake System........................287,394
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................153,288
Fluid Check.......................396,418
Hoses.............................. 395
Warning Light........................ 189
Brakes.............................287,394
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 279
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 77
Bulb Replacement....................... 412
Bulbs, Light............................ 411
Calibration, Compass..................... 207
Camera, Rear........................... 166
Capacities, Fluid........................ 416
INDEX 439
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Hazard Warning Flasher................... 350
Head Phones........................... 241
Head Restraints......................... 117
Headlights............................ 413
Bulb Replacement...................... 412
High Beam........................... 139
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 139
Passing............................. 139
Replacing............................ 412
Switch.............................. 136
Time Delay.......................... 138
Heated Seats........................... 118
Heater............................... 251
Heater, Engine Block..................... 278
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 338
Holder, Cup........................... 174
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 146
Hood Release.......................... 133Hoses.............................394,397
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Indicator, Traction Control................. 190
Infant Restraint........................68,69
Information Center, Vehicle................. 199
Instrument Cluster.................185,186,187
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 184
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 405
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 407
Interior Appearance Care.................. 404
Interior Lights.......................135,136
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 141
Introduction............................. 4
INDEX 445
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Jack Location........................... 352
Jack Operation.......................352,356
Jacking Instructions...................... 356
Jump Starting.......................... 360
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 55
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 139
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 39
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................71,74
Latches
Hood............................... 133Lead Free Gasoline...................... 325
Life of Tires............................ 309
Liftgate................................ 34
Lights..............................80,134
Airbag........................54,64,79,197
Anti-Lock........................... 188
Automatic Headlights................... 137
Back-Up............................. 415
Brake Warning........................ 189
Bulb Replacement................... 411,412
Courtesy/Reading..................... 134
Cruise.............................. 193
Daytime Running...................... 138
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 136
Door Ajar........................... 197
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................156,158
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 197
Fog ..........................138,194,414
446 INDEX

Preparation for Jacking.................... 355
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 47
Programmable Electronic Features.........147,203
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry)..............................24,147
Radial Ply Tires......................... 306
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......390,391
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 210
Radio Operation........................ 250
Radio Remote Controls.................235,249
Radio, Satellite.......................... 245
Radio (Sound Systems).................212,222
Rear Camera........................... 166
Rear Liftgate............................ 34
Rear Park Sense System................... 160
Rear Seating Flexibility.................... 126
Rear Window Defroster................... 269Rear Window Features.................... 141
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 141
Rearview Mirrors........................ 86
Reclining Front Seats..................... 120
Recorder, Event Data...................... 65
Recreational Towing...................348,365
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 47
Remote Control......................... 235
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 249
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 375
Replacement Tires....................... 310
Reporting Safety Defects................... 431
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........192,202
Restraint, Head......................... 117
Restraints, Child.......................67,75
Restraints, Infant......................... 68
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 176
450 INDEX

Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 362
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................. 178
Rotation, Tires.......................... 313
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 79
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 80
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 431
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 37
Safety Information, Tire................... 294
Safety Tips............................. 78
Satellite Radio.......................... 245
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 248
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 420
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 406
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 47
Seat Belts............................38,39
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 44
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 44
And Pregnant Women.................48,49Child Restraint.......................67,69
Extender............................. 49
Front Seat............................ 39
Pretensioners.......................... 47
Rear Seat............................. 39
Reminder............................ 194
Untwisting Procedure.................... 45
Seats................................. 115
Adjustment.......................... 121
Cleaning............................ 405
Easy Entry........................123,132
Heated.............................. 118
Memory............................. 129
Power........................... 115,116
Reclining............................ 120
Tilting.............................. 123
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........390,417
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
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Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Service Assistance....................... 428
Service Contract......................... 430
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)............................. 193
Service Manuals........................ 432
Setting the Clock........................ 209
Shoulder Belts........................... 39
Signals, Turn...................139,188,413,415
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 291
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 312
Snow Tires............................ 313
Spare Tire..........................307,354
Spark Plugs............................ 379
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 144
Speedometer........................... 188
Starting............................... 275
Automatic Transmission................. 276
Engine Fails to Start.................... 277Starting and Operating.................... 275
Starting Procedures...................... 275
Steering
Linkage............................. 386
Power...........................290,385
Shaft Seal............................ 385
Tilt Column.......................... 143
Wheel Lock........................... 14
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 249
Storage............................175,410
Storage, Vehicle......................268,410
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 410
Sun Roof.............................. 169
Sun Visor Extension....................... 89
Sunglasses Storage....................... 168
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 172
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 50
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 378
452 INDEX