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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
switch bank just above the climate controls.
Press the switch to turn on the Hazard
Warning flashers. When the Hazard
Warning flasher switch is activated, all
directional turn signals will flash on
and off to warn oncoming traffic of an
emergency. Press the switch a second
time to turn off flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and should not be
used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the
Hazard Warning flasher will continue to operate with the
ignition key removed and the vehicle locked.NOTE:With extended use, the Hazard Warning flasher
may run down your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
•On the highways — Slow down.
•In city traffic — While stopped, put transmission in
NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner
is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
removes this heat. You can also turn the temperature
control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor, and
400 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

manual). Tighten the gas cap until aclickingsound is
heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly
tightened.
The message will remain displayed until the vehicle
diagnostic system can retest the fuel system. The test will
perform the next time the vehicle is started, if the vehicle
was keyed off above 40°F (4°C) outside temperature and
the following vehicle start is above 40°F (4°C) outside
temperature. It may be possible to have a message that
will not clear due to the test being disabled due to low
outside temperatures. If the test is performed and the
problem is gone, the message will disappear.
If the problem persists, the message will appear the next
time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged
cap. If the problem is detected twice in a row, the system
will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
Resolving the problem will turn the MIL light off. See
your authorized dealer for service.EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) is functioning and is not on
when the engine is running, and that the OBD II system
is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
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Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb
check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFFthe ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system isnot readyand you should
notproceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Special Additives...................... 440
Torque Converter...................... 305
Autostick............................. 301
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)...... 173
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 173
Battery............................... 425
Emergency Starting..................... 409
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 25
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 145
Belts, Seat.............................. 43
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 427
B-Pillar Location........................ 342
Brake Assist System...................... 324
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 323
Brake Fluid............................ 437
Brake System........................... 437
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................320,323
Fluid Check.......................... 437Master Cylinder....................... 437
Parking............................. 318
Warning Light........................ 191
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 297
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 73
Bulb Replacement.....................457,458
Calibration, Compass..................... 210
Camera, Rear........................... 160
Capacities, Fluid........................ 465
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 375
Power Steering........................ 317
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 434
Car Washes............................ 444
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............74,371
Cargo Area Features...................... 178
Cargo Compartment...................... 178
Luggage Carrier....................... 181
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Hands-Free Phone (UConnect) .............. 88
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 400
Head Restraints......................... 124
Head Rests............................ 124
Headlights............................ 140
Bulb Replacement...................... 458
Cleaning............................ 447
On With Wipers....................... 141
Replacing........................... 458
Heated Mirrors.......................... 87
Heated Seats........................125,126
Heater, Engine Block..................... 296
High Beam Indicator..................... 192
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 146
Hill Descent Control..................... 334
Hill Start Assist......................... 332
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 383
Holder, Cup........................... 176HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 162
Hood Release.......................... 139
Ignition............................... 15
Key ...............................14,15
Ignition Key Removal..................... 15
Illuminated Entry........................ 21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 17
Infant Restraint........................64,65
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 347
Information Center, Vehicle................. 200
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 83
Instrument Cluster....................190,191
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 189
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 448
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 455
Interior Appearance Care.................. 446
Interior Fuses.......................... 449
Interior Lighting........................ 147
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Interior Lights.......................144,147
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 149
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter, Power......................... 175
Jack Location........................... 402
Jack Operation.......................401,404
Jacking Instructions...................... 404
Jump Starting.......................... 409
Key, Programming........................ 19
Key, Replacement........................ 18
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 17
Key-In Reminder......................... 17
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keyless Go.......................14,209,292
Keys................................. 14
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 43LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren)....................68,69
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 367
Leaks, Fluid............................ 76
Life of Tires............................ 352
Liftgate................................ 37
Liftgate Flipper Glass...................... 38
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 180
Lights..............................76,140
Airbag............................61,193
Alarm............................... 75
Anti-Lock........................... 193
Automatic Headlights................... 141
Back-Up............................ 462
Battery Saver......................... 145
Brake Assist Warning................... 336
Brake Warning........................ 191
Bulb Replacement...................... 458
Center Mounted Stop................... 464
504 INDEX

Pedals, Adjustable....................... 152
Personal Settings........................ 212
Pets.................................. 73
Pets, Transporting........................ 73
Phone, Cellular.......................... 88
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect) .............. 88
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 342
Polishing and Waxing..................... 444
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 451
Door Locks........................... 30
Inverter............................. 175
Lift Gate............................. 39
Mirrors.............................. 86
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 173
Seats............................... 123
Steering............................. 317
Sunroof............................. 169
Windows............................. 34Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 52
Preparation for Jacking.................... 404
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 50
Programmable Electronic Features............ 212
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 21
Quadra-Trac........................... 307
Radial Ply Tires......................... 349
Radio Operation........................ 270
Radio, Satellite.......................262,267
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................ 150
Rear Air Conditioning.................... 281
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 438
Rear Camera........................... 160
Rear Cupholder......................... 176
Rear Heated Seats....................... 126
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Rear Heater............................ 281
Rear Park Sense System................... 156
Rear Seat, Fold and Tumble................ 128
Rear Seat, Folding....................128,132
Rear Window Defroster................... 181
Rear Window Features.................... 180
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 180
Rearview Mirrors........................ 83
Reclining Front Seats..................... 122
Recorder, Event Data...................... 62
Recreational Towing...................... 392
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 393
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 395
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 368
Refrigerant............................ 427
Reminder, Lights On..................... 145
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 50
Remote Control
Starting System........................ 27Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 268
Remote Starting System.................... 27
Replacement Bulbs....................... 457
Replacement Keys........................ 18
Replacement Parts....................... 421
Replacement Tires....................... 353
Reporting Safety Defects................... 490
Restraints, Child......................... 64
Restraints, Occupant...................... 42
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 306
Roll Over Warning........................ 5
Roof Type Carrier....................... 181
Rotation, Tires.......................... 355
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 75
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 75
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 490
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 42
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Safety Information, Tire................... 337
Safety Tips............................. 74
Satellite Radio.......................262,267
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 264
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 470
Seat Belt Maintenance..................... 75
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 50
Seat Belts.............................. 43
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 48
And Pregnant Women................... 52
Child Restraint.......................64,71
Extender............................. 52
Front Seat............................ 43
Inspection............................ 75
Maintenance.......................75,448
Pretensioners.......................... 50
Reminder............................ 198
Shoulder Belt Anchorage................. 48
Seats................................. 121Adjustment.......................... 121
Cleaning.........................446,447
Easy Entry........................... 138
Fold and Tumble Rear................... 128
Head Restraints....................... 124
Heated...........................125,126
Lumbar Support....................... 122
Memory............................ 134
Power.............................. 123
Rear Folding.......................128,132
Reclining............................ 122
Seatback Release....................... 132
Security Against Theft..................... 20
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............20,194
Selection of Oil......................... 423
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 17
Sentry Key Programming................... 19
Sentry Key Replacement................... 18
Service Assistance....................... 487
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Spare Tire........................... 402
Spinning............................ 351
Tread Wear Indicators................... 352
Wheel Mounting...................... 408
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 385
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 305
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 411
Tow/Haul Indicator Light................. 197
Towing............................380,412
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 102
Disabled Vehicle....................... 412
Guide.............................. 384
Recreational.......................... 392
Weight.............................. 384
Towing Assistance....................... 102
Traction Control......................... 324
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)................. 331
Trailer Towing.......................... 380
Cooling System Tips.................... 392Hitches............................. 383
Minimum Requirements................. 386
Trailer and Tongue Weight............... 385
Wiring.............................. 389
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 384
Trailer Weight.......................... 384
Transfer Case........................... 439
Maintenance......................... 439
Transmission
Automatic........................299,440
Maintenance......................... 440
Shifting............................. 297
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink) ........................... 162
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 21
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