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STEERING
To help prevent damage to the power steering system:
•Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it
stops) for more than three to five seconds while the engine is running.
•Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid
reservoir level (below the MIN mark on the reservoir).
•Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, check
for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your
authorized dealer.
•Heavy or uneven, steering efforts may be caused by low power
steering pump fluid level. Check for a low power steering pump fluid
level before seeking service by your authorized dealer.
•Do not fill the power steering reservoir above the MAX mark, as this
may result in leaks from the reservoir.
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•an improperly inflated tire.
•uneven tire wear.
•loose or worn suspension components.
•loose or worn steering components.
•improper steering alignment.
A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering
seem to wander/pull.
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•Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a trailer.
•Carry unnecessary weight (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for
every 400 pounds [180 kilograms] of weight carried).
•Add particular accessories to your vehicle (e.g.; bug deflectors,
rollbars or light bars, running boards, ski racks).
•Drive with the wheels out of alignment.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
WARNING:Drive through water in an emergency only, and not
as part of normal driving.
WARNING:Engine damage can occur if water enters the air
filter.
Note:Driving through deep water may allow water into the transmission
or air intake and can cause internal vehicle damage or cause it to stall.
Note:Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your
vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.
If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly. Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the
wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of the hubs (for trucks).
When driving through water,
traction or brake capability may be
limited. Also, water may enter your
engine’s air intake and severely
damage your engine or your vehicle
may stall.
Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle
as quickly as dry brakes.
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If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving, or you
suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your
speed. Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and
inspect the tires for damage. If a tire is under-inflated or damaged,
deflate it, remove the wheel and replace it with your spare tire and
wheel. If you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the
nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
Tire and Wheel Alignment
A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your
vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If your
vehicle seems to pull to one side when you are driving, the wheels may
be out of alignment. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel
alignment periodically.
Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapid
treadwear of your tires and should be corrected by an authorized dealer.
Front-wheel drive vehicles and those with an independent rear
suspension may require alignment of all four wheels.
The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire and
wheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear.
Tire Rotation
Note:If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check
for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical
problem involved before tire rotation.
Note:Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire and
wheel assembly. A dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly is defined as
a spare tire or wheel that is different in brand, size or appearance from
the road tires and wheels. If you have a dissimilar spare tire and wheel
assembly, it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used
in a tire rotation.
Note:After having your tires rotated, inflation pressure must be checked
and adjusted to the vehicle requirements.
Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the
scheduled maintenance information) will help your tires wear more
evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life.
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Setting a destination by
voice ...........................................485
Settings ......................................470
Setting the clock ...............351, 470
Side air curtain ...........................53
Side-curtain airbags system .......53
SIRIUS® satellite radio ....351, 438
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................440
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................462
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands .................................464
SOS Post Crash Alert .................45
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................335, 340
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................336
Stability system .........................197
Starting your vehicle ................164
jump starting ..........................249
push button start system .......163
Steering wheel ............................86
controls ......................................86
tilting .........................................86
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................46
Supported media file types ......448
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................448
SYNC® AppLink™ ...................396
SYNC® customer
support ..............................368, 422
SYNC® Services ................393, 459
System settings .........................473T
Temperature control
(see Climate
control) ......131–132, 134, 136, 482
Text messaging .................380, 454
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....380, 382
Tilt steering wheel ......................86
Tires ...........................308–309, 328
alignment ................................322
care ..........................................308
changing ..........................328, 330
checking the pressure ............318
inflating ...................................316
label .........................................315
replacing ..................................320
rotating ....................................322
safety practices .......................321
sidewall information ...............311
snow tires and chains ............323
spare tire .................................328
terminology .............................310
tire grades ...............................309
treadwear ........................309, 318
Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................482
Towing .......................234, 240–241
recreational towing .................241
trailer towing ..........................234
wrecker ....................................240
Traction control ........................195
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................393
Traffic preferences ...................489
Trailer sway control ..................235
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....183
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