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The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON position.
NOTE:This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
15. Transmission Temperature Indicator
During sustained high speed driving on hot
days, the automatic transmission oil may be-
come too hot. If this happens, the transmission
overheat indicator light will come on and the
vehicle will slow slightly until the automatic transmis-
sion cools down enough to allow a return to the re-
quested speed. If the high speed is maintained, the
overheating will reoccur as before in a cyclic fashion.
16. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped
This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi-
mately 16 seconds, when the vehicle security
alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly
until the vehicle is disarmed.17. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with
the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the “H” and you hear continuous chimes, turn the
engine off immediately, and call an authorized deal-
ership for service.
168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 269
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 360
Adding Fuel........................... 312
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 356
Additives, Fuel......................... 310
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 352
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 354
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 243
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............354,355
Air Conditioning System.................. 354
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 289
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment.....................53,55
Airbag Light.....................54,57,70,164
Airbag Maintenance....................... 57
Airbag, Side............................ 55
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain).............49,55
Alarm Light........................... 168
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 19Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 231
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........359,386,387
Capacities........................... 386
Disposal............................ 362
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 269
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 165
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 19
Appearance Care........................ 368
Assistance Towing........................ 94
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 76
Automatic Door Locks...................28,29
Automatic Transaxle...........12,251,256,332,366
Fluid Level Check...................... 366
Interlock System....................... 257
Overheating.......................... 332
Selection Of Lubricant................... 366
Shifting............................. 258
Special Additives...................... 366
418 INDEX

Jack Location........................... 333
Jack Operation.......................332,334
Jacking Instructions...................... 334
Jump Starting.......................... 338
Key, Programming........................ 18
Key, Replacement........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 16
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 48
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 381
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 37
Latches
Hood............................... 119
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 307
Life of Tires............................ 294Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 34
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 154
Light Bulbs............................ 377
Lights..............................70,121
Airbag........................54,57,70,164
Alarm.............................. 168
Anti-Lock........................... 165
Back-Up............................. 381
Brake Warning........................ 166
Bulb Replacement...................... 378
Cargo .............................. 151
Center Mounted Stop................... 384
Daytime Running...................... 123
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 121
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................275,278
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 166
Fog ..........................122,173,380
Headlight Switch...................... 121
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Headlights........................... 121
High Beam Indicator.................... 165
Instrument Cluster..................... 121
License............................. 382
Lights On Reminder.................... 122
Low Fuel............................ 164
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 172
Map Reading......................... 126
Off-Road............................ 125
Oil Pressure.......................... 164
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 165
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............20,168
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 168
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 169
Traction Control....................... 275
Turn Signal.....................121,123,381
Voltage............................. 163
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 163Loading Vehicle......................314,315
Capacities........................... 315
Tires ............................... 284
Locks
Child Protection........................ 31
Door................................ 26
Power Door........................... 27
Steering Wheel......................... 15
Lubrication, Body....................... 355
Lumbar Support........................ 114
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 353
Maintenance, General..................... 349
Maintenance Procedures................... 349
Maintenance Schedule.................... 390
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine).......................172,347
Manual, Service......................... 413
426 INDEX

Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 5
Outside Air Intake....................... 244
Overdrive............................. 259
Overheating, Engine...................168,330
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........5,413
Paint Care............................. 368
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Parking Brake.......................... 267
Passing Light........................... 124
Personal Settings........................ 179
Pets.................................. 68
Phone, Cellular.......................... 79
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect) .............. 79
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 284
Power
Door Locks........................... 27
Mirrors.............................. 77
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 144Steering..........................265,266
Sunroof............................. 140
Transfer Unit......................... 368
Windows............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid..................... 388
Power Transfer Unit...................... 368
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 48
Preparation for Jacking.................... 333
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 46
Programmable Electronic Features............ 179
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 24
Radial Ply Tires......................... 291
Radio Operation........................ 237
Radio, Satellite.......................... 229
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 367
Rear Drive Assembly..................... 367
428 INDEX

Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 34
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 118
Rear Window Defroster................... 155
Rear Window Features.................... 154
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 154
Recorder, Event Data...................... 58
Recreational Towing...................... 327
Refrigerant............................ 355
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 46
Remote Control
Door Locks........................... 20
Security Alarm......................... 19
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 235
Replacement Bulbs....................... 377
Replacement Keys........................ 17
Replacement Parts....................... 348
Replacement Tires....................... 295
Reporting Safety Defects................... 412Restraints, Child.......................60,66
Restraints, Infant......................... 61
Restraints, Occupant...................... 36
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 152
Roll Over Warning........................ 4
Rotation, Tires.......................... 297
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 69
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 70
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 412
Safety Information, Tire................... 279
Safety Tips............................. 69
Satellite Radio.......................... 229
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 231
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 390
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 373
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 46
Seat Belts.............................. 36
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 42
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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 42
And Pregnant Women................... 48
Child Restraint......................... 60
Extender............................. 47
Front Seat............................ 37
Pretensioners.......................... 46
Rear Seat............................. 37
Seats................................. 112
Adjustment.......................... 112
Cleaning............................ 371
Head Restraints....................... 115
Heated.............................. 116
Lumbar Support....................... 114
Rear Folding......................... 118
Rear Folding (Sedan).................... 118
Seatback Release....................... 114
Tilting.............................. 114
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 19
Selection of Oil......................... 350Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................16,20
Sentry Key Programming................... 18
Sentry Key Replacement................... 17
Service Assistance....................... 409
Service Contract......................... 411
Service Manuals........................ 413
Setting the Clock.............185,188,202,205,214
Settings, Personal........................ 179
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 255
Shoulder Belts........................... 37
Side Airbag............................. 55
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 245
Signals, Turn........................164,381
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 262
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 297
Snow Tires............................ 297
Spare Tire..........................292,333
Specifications
Oil ................................ 350
430 INDEX

Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........131,169
Speedometer........................... 164
Starting............................... 251
Automatic Transmission................. 251
Engine Fails to Start.................... 253
Manual Transmission................... 251
Starting Procedures...................... 251
Steering
Power...........................265,266
Tilt Column.......................... 130
Wheel Lock........................... 15
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 235
Storage............................147,377
Storage Bin............................ 147
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 340
Sun Roof.............................. 140
Sun Visor Extension....................... 79
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 48Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 351
Tachometer............................ 165
Taillights.............................. 381
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......168,331
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 64
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 19
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 19
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 153
Tilt Steering Column..................... 130
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 284
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 283
Tire Markings.......................... 279
Tire Safety Information.................... 279
Tires ............................70,288,414
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 294
Air Pressure.......................... 288
Chains.............................. 297
Changing............................ 332
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Autostick............................ 260
Manual........................14,251,254
Operation........................... 256
Overdrive........................... 259
Selection of Lubricant................... 366
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 134
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 24
Transporting Pets........................ 68
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 294
Trip Odometer.......................... 171
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 169
Turn Signals......................123,164,381
UCI Connector......................... 224
UConnect(Hands-Free Phone).............. 79
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 161Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 414
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 224
Universal Transmitter..................... 134
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 307
Vanity Mirrors........................... 79
Variance, Compass....................... 182
Vehicle Certification Label................. 314
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 7
Vehicle Loading...................284,314,315
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 8
Vehicle Storage......................... 377
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 19
Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 107
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description)........................... 163
Warning, Roll Over........................ 4
Warnings and Cautions..................... 7
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