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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 452
Adding Fuel........................... 387
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 449
Additives, Fuel......................... 381
Adjustable Pedals....................... 182
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 441
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 446
Air Conditioning........................ 301
Air Conditioning Controls................. 301
Air Conditioning Filter.................320,447
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 320
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.............308,315
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 446
Air Conditioning System.............301,310,446
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 306
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 359
Airbag..............................65,72
Airbag Deployment....................... 73
Airbag Light...................66,71,75,94,244Airbag Maintenance....................... 74
Airbag, Side..........................70,72
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........68,70,72
Alarm Light........................... 244
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 366
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 293
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........451,452,479
Disposal............................ 454
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 237
Anti-Theft System........................ 18
Appearance Care........................ 460
Ashtray............................... 210
Assistance Towing....................... 129
Auto Down Power Windows................ 40
Auto Up Power Windows................41,206
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 102
Automatic Door Locks...................34,35
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Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 255
Connector
UCI ................................ 286
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 286
Console.............................. 217
Console, Floor.......................... 217
Console, Overhead....................... 194
Console, Removable...................... 222
Contract, Service........................ 505
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 453
Cooling System......................... 450
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 452
Coolant Capacity...................... 479
Coolant Level......................451,454
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 454
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 451
Inspection........................... 454
Points to Remember.................... 455
Pressure Cap......................... 453Radiator Cap......................... 453
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......451,479,480
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 183
Cup Holder.........................209,466
Customer Assistance..................... 503
Data Recorder, Event...................... 76
Daytime Running Lights................... 176
Dealer Service.......................... 438
Defroster, Rear Window................... 223
Defroster, Windshield................94,304,314
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 435
Dimmer Control........................ 174
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 459
Automatic Transmission................. 459
Oil (Engine).......................... 438
Power Steering........................ 338
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 427
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Gasoline, Reformulated................... 380
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 236
Fuel................................ 236
Speedometer......................... 237
Tachometer.......................... 239
Gearshift.............................. 329
General Information...............18,27,143,378
Glass Cleaning.......................... 465
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 161
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............390,394
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............389,393
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect) .............. 115
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water................... 335
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 410
Head Restraints......................... 146Headlights............................ 174
Bulb Replacement...................... 475
Cleaning............................ 465
Lights On Reminder.................... 176
Passing............................. 179
Replacing............................ 475
Time Delay.......................... 175
Washers............................. 175
Heated Mirrors......................... 105
Heated Seats........................... 147
Heater............................... 301
Heater, Engine Block..................... 327
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 179
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 397
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 197
Hood Release.......................... 170
Hook, Coat............................ 216
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Phone, Cellular......................... 115
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect) ............. 115
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 354
Power
Brakes.............................. 343
Door Locks........................... 33
Lift Gate............................. 50
Mirrors............................. 104
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 206
Seats............................... 145
Sliding Door.......................... 43
Steering............................. 338
Sunroof............................. 204
Windows............................. 38
Windows, Express Down................. 23
Power Steering Fluid..................... 481
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 64
Preparation for Jacking.................... 414Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 62
Programmable Electronic Features............ 259
Radial Ply Tires......................... 361
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......451,453
Radio Operation........................ 301
Radio Remote Controls.................... 299
Radio, Satellite.......................291,297
Rear Air Conditioning.................308,315
Rear Camera........................... 192
Rear Cross Path......................... 112
Rear Heater............................ 308
Rear Park Sense System................... 186
Rear Window Defroster................... 223
Rearview Mirrors........................ 102
Reclining Front Seats..................... 148
Recorder, Event Data...................... 76
Recreational Towing...................407,429
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Flat Changing........................ 421
General Information.................... 358
High Speed.......................... 360
Inflation Pressures..................... 359
Jacking...........................412,415
Life of Tires.......................... 364
Load Capacity.....................354,355
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 370
Pressure Warning Light.................. 245
Quality Grading....................... 509
Radial.............................. 361
Replacement......................... 365
Rotation............................. 369
Safety...........................349,358
Sizes............................... 350
Snow Tires........................... 368
Spare Tire........................... 413
Spinning............................ 363
Tread Wear Indicators................... 364Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 399
Towing............................... 393
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 129
Disabled Vehicle....................... 427
Guide.............................. 398
Recreational.......................407,429
Weight.............................. 398
Towing Assistance....................... 129
Traction Control......................... 345
Traction Control Switch................... 345
Trailer Towing.......................... 393
Cooling System Tips.................... 406
Hitches............................. 397
Minimum Requirements................. 400
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 399
Wiring.............................. 403
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 398
Trailer Weight.......................... 398
Transaxle............................. 327
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