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2. Remove the shift lever override access cover located
on the right side of the shift lever housing.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position
without starting the engine.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.5. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, push and
hold the override release lever forward.
6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
With Ignition Key
Automatic Transmission
•
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with
the front wheels elevated or on a flatbed truck (all four
wheels
OFFthe ground).
•All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles must be towed on a
flatbed truck (all four wheels OFFthe ground).
Shift Lever Override Access Cover
388 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

CAUTION!
DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an
automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain
will result.
Manual Transmission
•
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or All Wheel Drive (AWD)
vehicles can be flat towed (all four wheels on the
ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
•FWD vehicles can be towed with the front wheels
elevated.
•FWD or AWD vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck
(all wheelsOFFthe ground).
All Transmissions
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defroster, etc.)
while being towed (wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must
be in the ON position, not the ACC position. Make
certain the transmission remains in NEUTRAL.
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, see “Shift Lever
Override” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for instruc-
tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the
PARK position for towing.
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CAUTION!
•If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or ACC
position, not in the LOCK position.
•Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when
towing. When securing the vehicle to a flatbed
truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. Damage to your vehicle may result
from improper towing.
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 without the ignition key is
with a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
390 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL
light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
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 II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

6. Fold the front of the splash shield rearward far enough
to access the back of the front fascia.
7. From behind the front fascia disconnect the engine
compartment wire harness connector from the front fog
lamp bulb connector receptacle.
8. Firmly grasp the bulb by the two latch features and
squeeze them together to unlock the bulb from the back
of the front fog lamp housing.
9. Pull the bulb straight out from the keyed opening in
the housing.Rear Tail, Turn Signal, and Backup Lamps
1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail lamp housing.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431

Selection Of Lubricant................. 417
Special Additives ..................... 418
Automatic Transmission ................... 298
Gear Ranges ........................ 300
Autostick ............................. 302
B-Pillar Location ........................ 326
Battery ............................... 403
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 23
Belts, Seat .............................. 86
Beverage Cooler ........................ 182
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 405
Brake Assist System ...................... 314
Brake Fluid ............................ 437
Brake System ........................ 31 1,415
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 312,314
Master Cylinder ..................... 415
Parking ........................... 308 Warning Light
....................... 194
Brake, Parking .......................... 308
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 300
Brakes ............................. 31 1,415
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 84
Bulb Replacement ....................... 429
Bulbs, Light .......................... 88,429
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 435
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 435
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 354
Oil (Engine) ..................... 394,401
Power Steering ...................... 308
Car Washes ............................ 420
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............85,353
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 176
Cargo Area Features ...................... 175
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HitchesTrailer Towing ....................... 361
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 158
Hood Release .......................... 144
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ............................... 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint .......................... 75
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 205
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 93
Instrument Cluster .................... 189,191
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 188
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 423
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 424
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 424
Interior Appearance Care .................. 422
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 153Introduction
............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 374
Jack Operation ....................... 374,376
Jacking Instructions ...................... 376
Jump Starting .......................... 381
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 18
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 431
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 41
Latches ................................ 88
Hood ............................. 144
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 350
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Steering........................ 307,308
Sunroof ........................... 165
Windows ........................... 33
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 437
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 59
Preparation for Jacking .................... 375
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 52
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 210
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 333
Radio Operation ........................ 274
Rear Fog Lights ......................... 431
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 35
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 142
Rear Window Defroster ................... 181
Rear Window Features .................... 180
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 180
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 73 Recreational Towing
...................... 370
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 350
Refrigerant ............................ 405
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 57
Remote Control Door Locks ......................... 18
Security Alarm ....................... 17
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 272
Remote Starting System .................... 24
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 429
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 397
Replacement Tires ....................... 338
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 460
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 197
Restraints, Child ....................... 74,79
Restraints, Infant ......................... 75
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 176
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Rotation, Tires.......................... 340
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 86
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 88
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 460
Safety Information, Tire ................... 320
Safety Tips ............................. 84
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 85
Satellite Radio Antenna .................232,257
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 440
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 424
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 57
Seat Belts .............................. 86
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................ 46
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 46
And Pregnant Women .................. 59
Child Restraint ....................... 74
Front Seat .......................... 41
Inspection .......................... 86 Pretensioners
........................ 52
Rear Seat ........................... 41
Seat Belts (Sedan) ........................ 37
Seats ................................. 132
Adjustment ......................... 135
Heated ............................ 134
Lumbar Support ..................... 136
Rear Folding ........................ 142
Rear Folding (Sedan) .................. 142
Seatback Release ..................... 137
Tilting ............................ 137
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Oil ......................... 400
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 457
Service Contract ......................... 459
478 INDEX

Spinning........................... 336
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 337
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 363
Towing ............................... 358
24-Hour Towing Assistance .............. 111
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 388
Guide ............................. 362
Recreational ........................ 370
Weight ............................ 362
Towing Assistance ....................... 111
Traction .............................. 304
Trailer Towing .......................... 358
Cooling System Tips .................. 369
Hitches ............................ 361
Minimum Requirements ................ 364
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 363
Wiring ............................ 367
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 362
Trailer Weight .......................... 362 Transaxle
Automatic ..................... 12,293,417
Autostick .......................... 302
Manual ......................... 293,296
Selection of Lubricant ................. 417
Transmission Automatic ......................... 298
Range Indicator ...................... 196
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 23
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 158
Transporting Pets ........................ 83
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 337
Trip Odometer .......................... 196
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 198
Turn Signals ...................... 148,199,431
UCI Connector ....................... 260,265
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 97
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