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WARNING!(Continued)
cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck
holes can cause damage that results in tire failure.
Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob-
lems. You could lose control of your vehicle.
Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect
vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting
in loss of vehicle control. Always drive with each
tire inflated to the recommended cold tire infla-
tion pressure.
Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and
spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle.
You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if
you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold
tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Load-
ing Information placard in “Vehicle Loading” in “Start-
ing And Operating”, or the Tire Information Supple-
ment, located in your Owner ’s Information kit.
NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and
rear axles must not be exceeded. Refer to “Vehicle
Loading” in “Starting And Operating”, or the Tire
Information Supplement located in your Owner ’s Infor-
mation kit, for further information on GAWRs, vehicle
loading, and trailer towing.
Tire And Loading Information Placard
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TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and
satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Four primary
areas are affected by improper tire pressure:
•Safety and Vehicle Stability
• Energy Consumption
• Tread Wear
• Ride Comfort
Safety
WARNING!
•Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can
cause collisions.
• Underinflation increases tire flexing and can re-
sult in overheating and tire failure.
• Overinflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion
shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can
cause damage that result in tire failure.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect ve-
hicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in
loss of vehicle control.
• Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob-
lems. You could lose control of your vehicle.
• Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve-
hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to
the right or left.
• Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom-
mended cold tire inflation pressure.
Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect the stabil-
ity of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish
response or over responsiveness in the steering.
NOTE:
• Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause
erratic and unpredictable steering response.
• Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the
vehicle to drift left or right.
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affect your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel,
make sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of
the original wheels.
It is recommended you contact your authorized tire
dealer or original equipment dealer with any questions
you may have on tire specifications or capability. Fail-
ure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely
affect the safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combina-
tions of unapproved tires and wheels may change
suspension dimensions and performance charac-
teristics, resulting in changes to steering, han-
dling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause
unpredictable handling and stress to steering and
suspension components. You could lose control
and have a collision resulting in serious injury or
death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load
ratings approved for your vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
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WARNING! (Continued)
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have a collision.
• Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body
clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard
against damage.
• Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recommended by the traction device manufacturer
• Install on Front Tires
• Due to limited clearance, a 185/55R15 tire with a
Security Chain Company (SCC) Super Z6 low profile
traction device or equivalent is recommended
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WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredict-
able handling. You could lose control and have a
collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe
the following precautions:
•Because of restricted chain clearance between
tires and other suspension components, it is im-
portant that only chains in good condition are
used. Broken chains can cause serious damage.
Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that
could indicate chain breakage. Remove the dam-
aged parts of the chain before further use.
• Install chains on the front wheels as tightly as
possible and then retighten after driving about ½
mile (0.8 km).
• Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large
bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave-
ment.
• Observe the tire chain manufacturer ’s instruc-
tions on the method of installation, operating
speed, and conditions for use. Always use the
lower suggested operating speed of the chain
manufacturer if different from the speed recom-
mended by the manufacture.
• Do not use traction devices on a compact spare
tire.
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
aggressive tread designs such as those on all season
type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to
maintain mud, snow and wet traction levels, and con-
tribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then, shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator.
Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that
will maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels.
NOTE:Push the ESC Off switch, to place the Elec-
tronic Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Off
mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic
Brake Control” in “Starting And Operating” for further
information. Once the vehicle has been freed, push the
ESC Off switch again to restore ESC Onmode.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage,
or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
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longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
• Spinning the wheels too fast may lead to trans-
mission overheating and failure. It can also dam-
age the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the
parking brake, before activating the Manual Park
Release. Activating the Manual Park Release will
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WARNING!(Continued)
Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a colli-
sion if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.).
FUSES
WARNING!
•When replacing a blown fuse, always use an
appropriate replacement fuse with the same amp
rating as the original fuse. Never replace a fuse
with another fuse of higher amp rating. Never
replace a blown fuse with metal wires or any
other material. Failure to use proper fuses may
result in serious personal injury, fire and/or prop-
erty damage.
• Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the igni-
tion is off and that all the other services are
switched off and/or disengaged.
• If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an au-
thorized dealer.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air
bag system, braking system), power unit systems
(engine system, gearbox system) or steering sys-
tem blows, contact an authorized dealer.
Interior Fuses
The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control
Module (BCM) and is located on the driver’s side under
the instrument panel.
Fuse Panel
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Power Distribution Center #1
The Power Distribution Center #1 is located on the right
side of the underhood compartment. To access the
fuses, remove locking screw and slide cover off.The ID number of the electrical component correspond-
ing to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover.
Cavity
Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F01 60 Amp Blue –Body Control Module (BCM)
F02 20 Amp Yellow –Audio Amplifier
F03 20 Amp Yellow –Ignition Switch
F04 40 Amp Orange –Brake System Module Pump
F05 70 Amp Tan –Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Front Distribution Unit
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Bulb Number
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp LED (See authorized dealer)
License Plate Lamps LED (See authorized dealer)
NOTE: Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from your authorized dealer.
If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Interior Bulbs
Rear Cargo Lamp
1. Using a suitable tool open the light box.
2. Pull the bulb out.
3. Replace the bulb, and reinstall the light box cover.
Exterior Bulbs
NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo-
spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmo-
spheric conditions change to allow the condensation to
change back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will
usually accelerate the clearing process.
Headlamps Low Beam And High Beam
1. Remove the plastic cap from the back of the head- lamp housing.
2. Rotate the bulb counter-clockwise.
3. Remove the bulb and replace as needed.
4. Install the bulb and rotate clockwise to lock in place.
5. Reinstall the plastic cap.
Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime
Running Lamps
1. Turn the steering wheel completely to the left or right.
2. Open the wheel housing access door.
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Lug Nuts............................. .220
Maintenance Free Battery ...................247
Maintenance, General .....................241
Maintenance Procedures ...................241
Maintenance Schedule .....................274
Manual, Service ........................ .282
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ...................251
Mirrors ................................83
Automatic Dimming .....................83
Electric Powered .......................84
Heated ..............................85
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ..............6
Multi-Function Control Lever ................94
Occupant Restraints .......................38
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............4
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,282
Paint Care ............................ .252
Parking Brake .......................... .181
Passing Light ............................94
Pets ...................................75
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ......194, 195Power
Door Locks ...........................36
Mirrors ..............................84
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ..........110
Steering ............................ .180
Sunroof ............................ .108
Windows .............................37
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ..............46
Pretensioners Seat Belts .............................47
Radial Ply Tires ........................ .200
Radio Frequency General Information ..................30, 34
Radio Operation ........................ .160
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ......................38
Rear Window Features .....................115
Recreational Towing ..................... .216
Release, Hood ...........................92
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................40
Remote Keyless Entry Disarm The Alarm ......................31
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........159
Replacement Bulbs ...................... .266
Replacement

Keys ........................30
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Speed ControlAccel/Decel ......................... .104
Resume ............................ .103
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...............101
Starting .............................. .173
Steering Power ............................. .180
Tilt Column ......................... .101
Wheel, Tilt .......................... .101
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ..............159
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . .159
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .168
Stuck, Freeing .......................... .233
Sun Roof ............................. .108
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ........50
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) .........166
Tilt Steering Column ..................... .101
Tire And Loading Information Placard ......194, 195
Tire Markings .......................... .189
Tires.................... .78, 198, 202, 203, 209
Aging (Life Of Tires) ....................206
Air Pressure ...................... .194, 198
Compact Spare ....................... .203
General Information ..............198, 202, 203 High Speed
......................... .200
Inflation Pressures .....................199
Life Of Tires ......................... .206
Load Capacity .....................194, 195
Pressure Warning Light ..................130
Quality Grading ...................... .209
Radial ............................. .200
Replacement ......................... .206
Rotation ............................ .208
Safety .......................... .189, 198
Sizes .............................. .190
Snow Tires .......................... .202
Spare Tire .................... .202, 203, 204
Spinning ........................... .204
T

read Wear Indicators ...................205
Tire Safety Information ....................189
Tire Service Kit .........222, 223, 225, 226, 228, 229
To Open Hood ...........................92
Towing .............................. .215
Disabled Vehicle ...................... .235
Recreational ......................... .216
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ..........216
Traction ........................... .178, 179
Traction Control ........................ .185
Trailer Towing ......................... .215
290 INDEX