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anchorages. Next attach the lower hooks or connectors
over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat
cover material. Then attach the tether strap to the anchor-
age located on the back of the seat, being careful to route
the tether strap to provide the most direct path between
the anchor and the child restraint. If your vehicle is
equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the
head restraint and, route the tether strap under the head
restraint and between the two posts. Finally, tighten all
three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and
downward into the seat, removing slack in the straps
according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.WARNING!
Improper installation of a child restraint to the
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or
child restraint. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly
when installing an infant or child restraint.
Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat
Belt
The passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinch-
ing latch plates or automatic locking retractors, which are
designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child
restraint so that it should not be necessary to use a
locking clip. If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate,
pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder
belt will tighten the belt. The cinching latch plate will
keep the belt tight, however, any seat belt system will
loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull
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it tight if necessary. If the seat belt has an automatic
locking retractor, it will have a distinctive label. Pull the
belt from the retractor until there is enough to allow you
to pass through the child restraint and slide the latch
plate into the buckle. Then, pull the belt until it is all
extracted from the retractor. Allow the belt to return to
the retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the
lap portion about the child restraint. For automatic
locking retractor seat belts, refer toAutomatic Locking
Modeearlier in this section. If you have trouble tighten-
ing the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because
the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path
opening on the restraint, follow these steps. If the buckle
is webbing mounted, disconnect the latch plate from the
buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt to shorten it.Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release
button facing out. If the belt still can’t be tightened, the
buckle is not webbing mounted, or if by pulling and
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need
to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from
the buckle, turn the latch plate around, and insert the
latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make
the child restraint secure, try a different seating position
or use the locking clip provided with your child restraint.
To attach a child restraint tether strap: Route the tether
strap over the seat back, between the head restraint posts
and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the
back of the seat.
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WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
After Starting
The idle speed is automatically controlled on fuel injected
engines and will decrease as the engine warms up.
CAUTION!
Long periods of engine idling can cause excessive
exhaust temperatures which can damage your ve-
hicle. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the
engine running.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.
Engine Block Heater — If Equipped
The engine block heater warms engine coolant and
permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord
to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three wire extension cord.
The 3.7L/4.7L engine block heater cord is located at the
front of the engine compartment near the radiator cap.
The 5.7L engine block heater cord is located on the left
side of the engine compartment and rearward of the
power distribution center.
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WARNING!
•Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-
ing your vehicle, or vehicle may roll and cause
damage or injury. Also be certain to leave an
automatic transmission in Park. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to roll and cause damage or
injury.
•Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving, failure to do so can lead to brake
failure and an accident.
•Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dan-
gerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be injured. Children should be warned not
to touch the parking brake or the gear selector
lever. Don’t leave the key in the ignition. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
BRAKE SYSTEM
In the event power assist is lost for any reason, (for
example, repeated brake applications with the engine
off), the brakes will still function. The effort required to
brake the vehicle will be significantly increased over that
required with the power system operating.
If either the front or rear hydraulic systems lose normal
capability, the remaining system will still function with
some loss of braking effectiveness. This will be evident by
increased pedal travel during application, greater pedal
force required to slow or stop, and activation of the Brake
Warning Lamp and the ABS Lamp during brake use.
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
This Anti-Lock Brake System is designed to aid the driver
in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking
conditions. The system operates with a separate com-
puter to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent wheel
lockup and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces.
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Cargo Organizer....................... 156
Cargo Organizer........................ 156
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 268
Catalytic Converter....................266,317
CD Player..........................173,179
Cellular Phone........................78,197
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 355
Certification Label....................... 268
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 288
Charging.............................. 296
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 241
Child Restraint........................54,55
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............57,63
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 35
Child Seat.............................. 59
Circuit Breakers......................... 341
Climate Control......................... 197
Climate Control, Rear Zone..............201,207
Clock................................ 172Compact Disc Maintenance................. 196
Compact Spare Tire...................... 252
Compass.............................. 140
Compass Calibration..................... 140
Compass Variance....................... 141
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 136
Console, Floor.......................... 153
Console, Overhead....................... 135
Contract, Service........................ 386
Converter, Catalytic...................... 266
Coolant............................... 328
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 327
Cooling System......................... 324
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 327
Coolant Capacity...................... 357
Coolant Level......................... 328
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 325
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 325
Inspection........................... 324
396 INDEX

Instrument Cluster....................... 164
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 162
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 340
Integrated Power Module.................. 347
Interior Appearance Care.................. 339
Interior Fuses.......................... 342
Interior Lighting........................ 121
Interior Lights.......................... 121
Intermittent Wipers...................... 126
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Operation.......................288,291
Jacking Instructions...................... 292
Key, Replacement........................ 10
Key, Sentry.............................. 9
Key-In Reminder......................... 9
Keyless Entry System...................... 19
Keys.................................. 9Knee Bolster............................ 38
Lane Change and Turn Signals.........125,164,350
Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................29,34
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 57
Liftgate................................ 26
Lights..............................66,120
Airbag............................51,171
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 167
Automatic Headlights................... 122
Back-Up............................. 350
Brake Warning........................ 169
Bulb Replacement...................348,349
Center Mounted Stop................... 355
Courtesy/Reading..................... 136
Cruise.............................. 171
Daytime Running...................... 123
Door Ajar........................... 169
Fog ..........................124,165,356
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Hazard Warning Flasher................. 286
Headlights........................... 123
High Beam........................... 126
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 126
Instrument Cluster..................123,164
Interior..........................121,136
License............................. 354
Lights On Reminder.................... 124
Low Fuel.........................164,165
Malfunction Indicator................... 170
Park............................... 123
Passing............................. 125
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 165
Service.............................. 348
Turn Signal........................125,350
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 164
Washer Fluid......................... 170
Loading Vehicle......................... 268
Tires ............................... 244Locks................................. 13
Auto Unlock.......................... 16
Automatic Door........................ 15
Child Protection........................ 17
Door................................ 13
Ignition.............................. 12
Keys................................. 9
Power Door........................... 14
Steering Wheel......................... 12
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 57
Lubricating Oil......................... 336
Lubrication, Body....................... 321
Lug Nuts............................. 294
Luggage Carrier......................... 155
Lumbar Support........................ 103
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 318
Maintenance Procedures................... 310
Maintenance Schedule.................... 363
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Safety Tips............................. 65
Satellite Radio.......................... 191
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 194
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 363
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 340
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 36
Seat Belts............................28,29
And Pregnant Women................... 37
Child Restraint.......................54,55
Extender............................. 37
Front Seat............................ 29
Inspection............................ 66
Pretensioners.......................... 35
Reminder............................ 165
Seats................................. 102
Adjustment.......................... 102
Heated............................. 105
Lumbar Support....................... 103
Memory............................. 114Reclining............................ 103
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............24,167
Selection of Coolant...................... 359
Selection of Oil......................... 313
Sentry Key.............................. 9
Sentry Key Programming................... 11
Service and Maintenance.............310,362,363
Service Assistance....................384,385
Service Contract......................... 386
Service Manuals........................ 390
Setting the Clock........................ 172
Shifting
Automatic Transmission................. 221
Transfer Case......................... 226
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................... 281
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N)..................... 282
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 34
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Shoulder Belts........................... 29
Signals, Turn.....................125,164,350
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 257
Snow Plow............................ 279
Snow Tires............................ 258
Spare Tire..........................252,253
Spark Plugs............................ 315
Speed Control.......................... 132
Speedometer........................... 166
Starting............................... 218
Automatic Transmission................. 218
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 296
Engine Block Heater.................... 220
Engine Fails to Start.................... 219
Starting Procedures...................... 218
Steering
Column Controls...................... 124
Column Lock.......................... 12
Power...........................238,320Wheel, Tilt........................... 129
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 194
Storage, Vehicle......................... 381
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 239
Sun Roof.............................. 149
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 257
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 314
Tachometer............................ 167
Taillights.............................. 350
Temperature Control, Automatic............. 202
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 164
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 57
Theft System Arming...................... 25
Theft System Disarming.................... 25
Thermostat............................ 329
Tilt Steering Column..................... 129
Tire and Loading Information Placard....244,245,257
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