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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP — IF EQUIPPED . .68
▫Lowering The Power Top ................68
▫ Raising The Power Top .................69
▫ Power Convertible Top Relearn Procedure ....70
▫ Wind Stop ..........................71
 MIRRORS ...........................71
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................71
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . .71
▫ Power Mirrors .......................72
▫ Folding Mirrors .......................73
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ...........73
▫ Sun Visors ..........................74
 SEATS ..............................74
▫ Forward/Rearward Adjustment ...........75▫
Recline Adjustment ....................76
▫ Seat Height Adjustment .................76
▫ EZ Entry Feature ......................76
▫ Memory Feature ......................77
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............77
▫ Front Non-Adjustable Head Restraints ......78
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ........80
 LIGHTS .............................82
▫ Multifunction Lever ...................82
▫ Headlights ..........................82
▫ High Beams .........................82
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................83
▫ Parking Lights .......................83
▫ Daytime Running Lights ................83
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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the bottom of the RED hood release lever,located on the left kick panel, rearward.
2. Rotate the safety catch under the front edge of the hood, near the center, and raise the hood. 3. Lift the hood prop rod that clips to the right side (left
side when standing in front of the hood) of the
engine compartment. Place the hood prop rod in the
hole of hood hinge to secure the hood in the open
position.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Safety Latch Location
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In hot climates, the prop rod may be hot. Pick up the
prop rod at the foam on the end of the prop rod.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving
your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it
could open when the vehicle is in motion and block
your vision. Failure to follow this warning could
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 in (30 cm)
and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood is fully
closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle unless
hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
Hood Prop Rod
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81

Hood Open Warning Light — If Equipped
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
Hood Open Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when the hood is ajar/open and not fully closed.
Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light
The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure
is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these
cases, optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition mentioned above, the display will show the
indications corresponding to each tire in sequence.
IMPORTANT: Do not continue driving with one or
more flat tires as handling may be compromised. Stop
the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering. Repair
immediately using the dedicated tire repair kit and
contact your authorized dealership as soon as possible. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be
checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. If
your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 127

WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark,
the instrument cluster will sound a chime. When
safe, pull over and stop the vehicle with the engine
at idle. Turn off the air conditioning and wait until
the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on the H (red) mark for more than
a minute, turn the engine off immediately and call
for service.
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED
Small punctures up to 1/4 inch (6 mm) in the tire tread
can be sealed with Tire Service Kit. Foreign objects (e.g.,
screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire.
Tire Service Kit can be used in outside temperatures
down to approximately -4°F (-20°C).
This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you
to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles (160 km) with a
maximum speed of 55 mph (90 km/h).
Tire Service Kit Storage
The Tire Service Kit is located under the front driver’s
seat.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 249

WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadver-
tent electrical contact. You could be seriously
injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the transmission into gear and turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary elec- trical accessories.
3. Remove the protective cover over the positive (+) battery post. To remove the cover pull upward on the
cover. 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery,
park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set
the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure
could result in personal injury or property damage
due to battery explosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster ve-
hicle or the discharged vehicle.
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Cooling System
WARNING!
•Turn vehicle off and disconnect the fan motor
lead before working near the radiator cooling fan.
•
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had
time to cool. Never open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
• Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry away
from the radiator cooling fan when the hood is
raised. The fan starts automatically and may start
at any time, whether the engine is running or not.
• When working near the radiator cooling fan,
disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
• You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the
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WARNING! (Continued)
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has
had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by
gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically
down the face of the condenser.
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
NOTE:Some vehicles require special tools to add
coolant properly. Failure to fill these systems properly
could lead to severe internal engine damage. If any
coolant is needed to be added to the system, please
contact your local authorized dealer.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 285

Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).........177
Tilt Steering Column .......................88
Tire And Loading Information Placard ......215, 216
Tire Markings .......................... .210
Tires ....................... .64, 219, 224, 230
Aging (Life Of Tires) ....................228
Air Pressure ......................... .219
Chains ............................. .230
Compact Spare ....................... .224
General Information .................219, 224
High Speed ......................... .221
Inflation Pressures .....................220
Life Of Tires ......................... .228
Load Capacity .....................215, 216
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ...........232
Pressure Warning Light ..................127
Quality Grading ...................... .230
Radial ............................. .221
Replacement ......................... .228
Rotation ............................ .230
Safety .......................... .210, 219
Sizes ...............................211
Snow Tires .......................... .223
Spare Tire ....................... .224, 226
Spinning ........................... .227Tread Wear Indicators
...................227
Tire Safety Information ....................210
Tire Service Kit ......249, 250, 251, 253, 255, 256, 257
To Open Hood ...........................80
Towing .............................. .244
Disabled Vehicle ...................... .264
Recreational ......................... .244
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ..........244
Traction ........................... .196, 197
Traction Control ........................ .204
Trailer Towing ......................... .244
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ransaxle Automatic .............................9
Transmission .......................... .292
Automatic ....................... .189, 292
Fluid .............................. .292
Manual ............................ .186
Transporting Pets .........................59
Tread Wear Indicators .....................227
Turn Signals ........................ .83, 137
UCI Connector ......................... .151
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................230
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . .151
Unleaded Gasoline ...................... .239
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