traction control FIAT FREEMONT 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

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 Driving a vehicle with the “Brake System Warn-
ing Light” on is dangerous. A significant decrease
in braking performance or vehicle stability dur-
ing braking may occur. It will take you longer to
stop the vehicle or will make your vehicle harder
to control.You could have an accident . Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle con-
trol under adverse braking conditions. The system
controls hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel
lock-up to help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces
during braking. Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS)” under “Knowing Your Vehicle/Electronic Brake
Control System” for further information.
WARNING!
The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws
of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor
can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing
road conditions. ABS cannot prevent accidents,
including those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro-
planing.The capabilities of an ABS-equipped ve-
hicle must never be exploited in a reckless or
dangerous manner, which could jeopardize the
user's safety or the safety of others. ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL
SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic
brake control system commonly referred to as ESC.
This system includes Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS),
Brake Assist System (BAS), Traction Control System
(TCS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), and Trailer Sway Control
(TSC). These systems work together to enhance both
vehicle stability and control in various driving condi-tions.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased
vehicle stability and brake performance under most
braking conditions. The system automatically “pumps”
the brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent
wheel lock-up.
When the vehicle is driven over 11 km/h, you may also
hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related
motor noises. These noises are the system performing
its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS is working
properly. This self check occurs each time the vehicle is
started and accelerated past 11 km/h.
ABS is activated during braking under certain road or
stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in-
clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose
debris, or panic stops.
You also may experience the following when the brake
system goes into Anti-lock:
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If both the Brake System Warning Light and the ABS
Light remain on, the ABS and Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) systems are not functioning. Imme-
diate repair to the ABS system is required.
BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS)
The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking
capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The
system detects an emergency braking situation by sens-
ing the rate and amount of brake application and then
applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help
reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the
ABS. Applying the brakes very quickly results in the
best BAS assistance. To receive the benefit of the
system, you must apply continuous braking pressure
during the stopping sequence, (do not “pump” the
brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless
braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal is
released, the BAS is deactivated.
WARNING!
BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor
can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing
road conditions. BAS cannot prevent accidents,
including those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro-
planing. The capabilities of a BAS-equipped ve-
hicle must never be exploited in a reckless or
dangerous manner, which could jeopardize the
user's safety or the safety of others. TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each
of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake
pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine
power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration
and stability. A feature of the TCS functions similar to a
limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin
across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is
spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the
brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more
engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not
spinning. This feature remains active even if TCS and
ESC are in the “Partial Off ” mode. Refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” for further information.
ELECTRONIC ROLL MITIGATION (ERM)
This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by
monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the
speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the
rate of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle's
speed are sufficient to potentially cause wheel lift, it
then applies the appropriate brake and may also reduce
engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will
occur. ERM will only intervene during very severe or
evasive driving maneuvers. ERM can only reduce the
chance of wheel lift occurring during severe or evasive
driving maneuvers. It cannot prevent wheel lift due to
other factors, such as road conditions, leaving the
roadway, or striking objects or other vehicles.
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WARNING!
Many factors, such as vehicle loading,
road conditions, and driving conditions,
influence the chance that wheel lift or rollover
may occur. ERM cannot prevent all wheel lift or
rollovers, especially those that involve leaving the
roadway or striking objects or other vehicles.The
capabilities of an ERM-equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner, which could jeopardize the user's safety
or the safety of others.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
This system enhances directional control and stability
of the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC
corrects for over-steering and under-steering the ve-
hicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel.
Engine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle
maintain the desired path.
The ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the
path that the driver intends to steer the vehicle and
compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the
actual path does not match the intended path, the ESC
applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in
counteracting the condition of over-steer or under-
steer.
• Over-steer - when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position.
• Under-steer - when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position. ESC Operating Modes
The ESC system has two available operating modes.
Full On
This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever
the vehicle is started the system will be in this mode.
This mode should be used for most driving situations.
ESC should only be turned to “Partial Off ” for specific
reasons as noted. Refer to “Partial Off ” for additional
information.
Partial Off
The “ESC OFF” button is located in the switch bank
above the climate control. To enter the “Partial Off ”
mode, momentarily press the “ESC OFF” button and
the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will
illuminate. To turn the ESC on again, momentarily
press the “ESC OFF” button and the “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” will turn off. This will
restore the normal “ESC On” mode of operation.
(fig. 100)
NOTE:
To improve the vehicle's traction when driv-
ing with snow chains, or when starting off in deep
snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to
the “Partial Off ” mode by momentarily pressing the
“ESC OFF” button. Once the situation requiring “Par-
tial Off ” mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by
momentarily pressing the “ESC OFF” button. This may
be done while the vehicle is in motion.
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ESC ACTIVATION/MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LIGHT AND ESC OFF
INDICATOR LIGHTThe “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” in the instrument cluster will come on
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position. It should go out with the engine
running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” comes on continuously with the engine running,
a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If
this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and
the vehicle has been driven several kilometers at
speeds greater than 48 km/h, see your authorized
dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diag-
nosed and corrected.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo-
cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes
active. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” also flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash
during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and
apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your
speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions.
NOTE:
• The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”
and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momen-
tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
• Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system
will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
• The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds
when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop
when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver
that caused the ESC activation.
The “ESC OFF Indicator Light” indicates the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (TSC)
TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces-
sively swaying trailer. TSC activates automatically once
the excessively swaying trailer is recognized. When
TSC is functioning, the “ESC Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light” will flash, the engine power will be
reduced, and you will feel the brake being applied to
individual wheels in an attempt to stop the trailer from
swaying.(fig. 100) ESC OFF Button
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DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
ACCELERATION
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other
slippery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull
erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs
when there is a difference in the surface traction under
the front (driving) wheels.
WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces
is dangerous. Unequal traction can
cause sudden pulling of the front wheels. You
could lose control of the vehicle and possibly
have a collision. Accelerate slowly and carefully
whenever there is likely to be poor traction (ice,
snow, wet , mud, loose sand, etc .).
TRACTION
When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for
a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road
surface. This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or
complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. To
reduce this possibility, the following precautions should
be observed: 1. Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are
slushy.
2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles.
3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first become visible.
4. Keep tires properly inflated.
5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in
a sudden stop.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around
the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between
DRIVE/1st and REVERSE. Using the least accelerator
pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion without
spinning the wheels is most effective.
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels
may lead to transmission overheating
and failure. Allow the engine to idle with
the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at least one min-
ute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This
will minimize overheating and reduce the risk of
transmission failure during prolonged efforts to
free a stuck vehicle.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with
Traction Control, turn the system OFF be-
fore attempting to “rock” the vehicle. Refer
to “Electronic Stability Program (ESP)” in
“Knowing Your Vehicle” for further information.
 When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by mov-
ing between DRIVE/1st and REVERSE, do
not spin the wheels faster than 24 km/h,
or drivetrain damage may result .
 Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too
fast may lead to transmission overheating and
failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin
the wheels above 48 km/h while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Forces generated 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 48 km/h or for longer than 30 seconds
continuously without stopping when you are
stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning
wheel, no matter what the speed.
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Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 DipsticksOil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170Driving
On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 22
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) . . . . . . 128
Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) . . . . . . . . 82
Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Electronic Roll Mitigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Electronic Stability Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . 75
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . 18,124
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166,218 Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226,242
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99,163
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219,241,242
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,219
Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218,219
Oil Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Engine Oil Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Entry System, Illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99,163,225
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163,225
Express Down Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Exterior Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Exterior Light Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165,201
Fabric Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Filters
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 249
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Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . . . 110
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,186,201
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Headlight Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,201
Headlights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Headlights On With Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,186,201
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
High Beam/Low Beam Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,185
Intensity Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,20
Low Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . 185
Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Rear Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189,202
Rear Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201,203
Rear Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,201
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . 185Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Side Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . 114,186
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,165,186,201,203
Vanity Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . . 185
Load Floor, Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Auto Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Low Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146,149
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Maintenance, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Maintenance, Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . . . . . 185
Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170,229 Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Frequency of Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Marker Lights, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
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Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
To Open Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Towing Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Transaxle Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170,229
Selection of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230,243
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . 13
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . 12
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . 12
Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Turbo Cool Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,186,203
UCI Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Underhood Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . . 129
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Upholstery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64,173
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Video Entertainment System™ (Rear Seat Video
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Viscosity, Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Warning Flasher, Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 185
Washer
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Washers, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,72,224
Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Water Driving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88,98
Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Windows, Express Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
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