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About Your Brakes.................... 285,288
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............288,291
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 385
Adding Fuel ........................... 334
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 380
Additives, Fuel ......................... 331
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 373
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 376
Air Conditioning ........................ 242
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 242
Air Conditioning Filter .................248,377
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............376,377
Air Conditioning System ................242,376
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 249
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 311
Airbag .............................. 56,65
Airbag Deployment ....................... 66
Airbag Light ................... 63,64,69,82,180
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 68 Airbag, Side
...................... 59,62,64,65
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........60,62,65
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18
Alarm Light ........................... 185
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 228
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............288,291
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............186,290
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............384,413
Disposal ........................... 387
Appearance Care ........................ 394
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Assistance Towing ....................... 107
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 39
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 33
448 INDEX

Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 145
Bulb Replacement ..................... 407,408
Bulbs, Light .......................... 84,407
Calibration, Compass ..................... 200
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 413
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 334
Oil (Engine) ........................ 372
Power Steering ...................... 284
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 386
Car Washes ............................ 394
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............81,333
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 335
Cellular Phone ........................ 93,241
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 412
Certification Label ....................... 336
Chains, Tire ............................ 317
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 302 Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)
............... 368
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 80
Checks, Safety ........................... 80
Child Restraint .................... 70,72,75,77
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............74,75
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 329
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 396
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 379
Clock ............................. 208,217
Cold Weather Operation ................... 261
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 241
Compass .............................. 200
Compass Calibration ..................... 200
Compass Variance ....................... 201
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 193
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ConnectorUCI .............................. 231
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 231
Console .............................. 170
Console, Floor .......................... 170
Console, Overhead ....................... 153
Contract, Service ........................ 441
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 386
Cooling System ......................... 383
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 385
Coolant Capacity ..................... 413
Coolant Level .................... 384,387
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 387
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 384
Inspection .......................... 387
Points to Remember .................. 387
Pressure Cap ........................ 386
Radiator Cap ....................... 386
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....384,413,414 Corrosion Protection
..................... 394
Cruise Light ........................... 178
Cupholders ......................... 169,399
Customer Assistance ..................... 439
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 69
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 145
Daytime Running Lights ................... 142
Dealer Service .......................... 370
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 42
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 40
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 172
Defroster, Windshield ................... 82,245
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 146
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 367
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 143
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ 371
Power Steering ...................... 284
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Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 360
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 387
Engine Oil ......................... 373
Door Locks ............................. 31
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 33
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 154
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 279
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 281
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 91
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 165
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 291
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 402
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 150
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 295
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 179Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
.... 188
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 42
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 42
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 357
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 342
Jump Starting ....................... 353
Overheating ........................ 342
Towing ............................ 360
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 368
Engine ............................... 366
Air Cleaner ......................... 373
Block Heater ........................ 263
Break-In Recommendations .............. 79
Checking Oil Level ................... 371
Compartment ....................... 366
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 384,414
Cooling ........................... 383
Exhaust Gas Caution ................81,333
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Fails to Start........................ 261
Flooded, Starting ..................... 261
Fuel Requirements .................... 329
Jump Starting ....................... 353
Oil ......................... 371,413,414
Oil Change Interval ................... 371
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 372
Oil Filter ........................... 373
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 373
Oil Selection ..................... 372,413
Oil Synthetic ........................ 372
Overheating ........................ 342
Starting ........................... 255
Temperature Gauge ................... 179
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 372
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 66
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 21
Ethanol ............................... 330
Event Data Recorder ...................... 69 Exhaust Gas Caution
................... 81,333
Exhaust System ....................... 81,381
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 90
Exterior Lighting ........................ 140
Exterior Lights .......................... 84
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 334
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 373
Air Conditioning .................. 248,377
Engine Oil ....................... 373,414
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 373
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 144
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................... 342
Turn Signal .................... 84,143,180
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 261
Fluid Capacities ......................... 413
Fluid Leaks ............................. 84
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INDEX 453

Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transmission ................ 392
Brake ............................. 389
Cooling System ...................... 384
Engine Oil ......................... 371
Power Steering ...................... 284
Fluid, Brake ........................... 415
Fluids ................................ 414
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 414
Fog Lights .......................... 142,182
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 137
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 357
Fuel ................................. 329
Adding ........................... 334
Additives .......................... 331
Clean Air .......................... 329
Ethanol ........................... 330
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 334
Gasoline ........................... 329 Gauge
............................ 178
Materials Added ..................... 331
Methanol .......................... 330
Octane Rating .................... 329,414
Requirements ....................... 329
Specifications ....................... 414
Tank Capacity ....................... 413
Fuel System Caution ..................... 334
Fueling ............................... 334
Fuses ................................ 399
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 154
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............334,367
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 329
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 329
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 329
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 179
Fuel .............................. 178
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Speedometer........................ 178
Tachometer ......................... 178
Gear Ranges ........................... 270
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 359
General Information ...............18,27,123,328
General Maintenance ..................... 370
Glass Cleaning .......................... 398
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 336
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 336
GVWR ............................... 336
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 93
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 281
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 342
Head Restraints ......................... 134
Headlight Washers ....................... 380 Headlights
............................ 408
Automatic ......................... 140
Bulb Replacement .................... 408
Cleaning ........................... 398
Delay ............................. 141
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 143
Lights On Reminder .................. 142
On With Wipers ................... 141,148
Passing ............................ 144
Switch ............................ 140
Time Delay ......................... 141
Washers ........................... 380
Heated Mirrors .......................... 91
Heated Seats ........................... 131
Heater ............................... 242
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 263
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 143
Hill Start Assist ......................... 293
Holder, Cup ........................... 169
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INDEX 455

Latches................................ 84
Hood ............................. 138
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 329
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 84
Life of Tires ............................ 315
Light Bulbs .......................... 84,407
Lights .............................. 84,140
Airbag .................... 63,64,69,82,180
Alarm ............................ 185
Anti-Lock ....................... 186,290
Automatic Headlights ................. 140
Brake Assist Warning .................. 299
Brake Warning .................... 183,288
Bulb Replacement ................. 407,408
Center Mounted Stop .................. 412
Courtesy/Reading ................. 144,153
Cruise ............................ 178
Daytime Running .................... 142
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........142,143Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 299
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
....... 179
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 180
Exterior ............................ 84
Fog ............................ 142,182
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 342
Headlight Switch ..................... 140
Headlights ...................... 140,408
Headlights On Reminder ............... 142
Headlights On With Wipers ..........141,148
High Beam ...................... 143,182
High Beam Indicator .................. 182
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 143
Illuminated Entry ..................... 21
Instrument Cluster ................. 140,178
Intensity Control ..................... 145
Interior ......................... 145,153
License ............................ 412
Lights On Reminder .................. 142
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INDEX 457

Low Fuel.......................... 187
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 187
Map Reading ..................... 144,153
Oil Pressure ........................ 181
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ........ 145
Passing ............................ 144
Reading ........................ 144,153
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 182
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 185
Service ......................... 407,408
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 187
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 185
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......185,321
Traction Control ..................... 299
Turn Signal ................. 84,142,143,180
Vanity Mirror ........................ 92
Voltage ............................ 178
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 178 Loading Vehicle
...................... 335,337
Capacities .......................... 337
Tires .............................. 306
Locks ................................. 31
Auto Unlock ......................... 33
Automatic Door ...................... 33
Door .............................. 31
Power Door ......................... 32
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 321
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ..................... 74,75
Lubrication, Body ....................... 379
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 374
Maintenance Procedures ................... 370
Maintenance Schedule .................... 418
Maintenance, General ..................... 370
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 165
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 187,368
458 INDEX