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passenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags do not inflate slowly;
there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag.
Note:You will hear a loud bang and see a cloud of harmless powdery
residue if an airbag deploys. This is normal.
The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After airbag
deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell
the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to
lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (for example, baking soda) that
result from the combustion process that inflates the airbag. Small
amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin
and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic. While the system is designed
to help reduce serious injuries, contact with a deploying airbag may also
cause abrasions or swelling. Temporary hearing loss is also a possibility
as a result of the noise associated with a deploying airbag. Because
airbags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk
of death or serious injuries, such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or
internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly
restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag
deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly
restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while
maintaining vehicle control.
Routine maintenance of the airbags is not required.
SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™
The system flashes the turn signal lamps and sounds the horn
(intermittently) in the event of a serious impact that deploys an airbag
equipped on your vehicle, such as front, side, side curtain or Safety
Canopy®.
The horn and lamps will turn off when:
•the hazard control button is pressed
•the panic button (if equipped) is pressed on the remote entry
transmitter, or
•your vehicle runs out of power.
DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS
WARNING:Never place your arm or any objects over an airbag
module. Placing your arm over a deploying airbag can result in
serious arm fractures or other injuries. Objects placed on or over the
airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the
airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury.
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Safety Practices
WARNING:If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, or sand, do
not rapidly spin the tires. Spinning the tires can tear the tire and
cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five
seconds.
WARNING:Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h).
The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.
Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety.
•Observe posted speed limits.
•Avoid fast starts, stops and turns.
•Avoid potholes and objects on the road.
•Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking.
Highway Hazards
No matter how carefully you drive, there is always the possibility that
you may eventually have a flat tire on the highway. Drive slowly to the
closest safe area out of traffic. This may further damage the flat tire, but
your safety is more important.
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.
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Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...............114
Text messaging .........................297
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....297, 299
Tilt steering wheel ......................73
Tires ...................................231, 252
alignment ................................245
care ..........................................231
changing ..................................252
checking the pressure ............241
inflating ...................................239
label .........................................238
replacing ..................................243
rotating ....................................246
safety practices .......................245
sidewall information ...............233
snow tires and chains ............246
spare tire .................................252
terminology .............................232
tire grades ...............................232
treadwear ........................231, 241
Towing .......................................170
recreational towing .................171
trailer towing ..........................170
wrecker ....................................170
Traction control ........................157
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................309
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....149
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................205
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................206
fluid, refill capacities ..............259lubricant specifications ..........259
Trunk ...........................................68
remote release ..........................64
Turn signal ..................................79
U
USB port ....................................110
Using privacy mode ..................293
V
Vehicle health report ................307
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................261
Vehicle loading ..........................164
Ventilating your vehicle ...........134
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................315
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................291
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......88
Washer fluid ..............................207
reservoir ..................................202
Water, Driving through .............175
Windows
power .........................................82
rear wiper/washer .....................77
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....207
replacing wiper blades ...........210
Wrecker towing .........................170
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