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•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:Do not drive through flowing or deep water as you
may lose control of your vehicle.
Note:Driving through standing water can cause vehicle damage.
Note:Engine damage can occur if water enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water, check the depth. Never drive
through water that is higher than the bottom of the front rocker area of
your vehicle.
When driving through standing
water, drive very slowly and do not
stop your vehicle. Your brake
performance and traction may be
limited. After driving through water
and as soon as it is safe to do so:
•Lightly press the brake pedal to
dry the brakes and to check that
they work.
•Check that the horn works.
•Check that the exterior lights work.
•Turn the steering wheel to check that the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS
WARNING:Always use floor mats that are designed to fit the
foot well of your vehicle. Only use floor mats that leave the pedal
area unobstructed. Only use floor mats that are firmly secured to
retention posts so that they cannot slip out of position and interfere
with the pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
WARNING:Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.
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Engine
•The engine oil and filter should be changed prior to storage, as used
engine oil contains contaminates that may cause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days. Run at fast idle with the climate
controls set to defrost until it reaches normal operating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shift through all the gears while the
engine is running.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel until the first automatic shutoff
of the fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing vehicle from storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm there are no cooling system leaks, and fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keep connections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging the
battery, it may be advisable to disconnect the battery cables to ensure
battery charge is maintained for quick starting.
Note:If battery cables are disconnected, it will be necessary to reset
memory features.
Brakes
•Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle are
covered with grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 meters) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent corrosion.
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911 Assist™ ..............................427
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................200
Accessing and using your
USB port ....................................405
Accessing your calendar ..........426
Accessory delay ........................103
Active Park Assist .....................206
Adaptive Cruise Control ...........216
Adding (pairing) a phone ........413
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................52
and child safety seats ..............53
description ................................52
disposal ......................................62
driver airbag ..............................52
passenger airbag .......................52
side airbag ...........................52, 57
Air cleaner filter .......310–311, 365
Air filter, cabin ..........................136
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................192
Ambient mood/lighting .............433
AM/FM .......................................392
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................296
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................200
Anti-theft system ..................83, 85
arming the system ..............83, 85
disarming a triggered system ..85
Audio system
Single CD ................................375
Audio system (see Radio) .......375Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................187
fluid, adding ....................301–302
fluid, checking ................301–302
fluid, refill capacities ..............361
fluid, specification ..................361
Selectshift (SST) ....................188
Auxiliary Input Jack .................401
Auxiliary powerpoint ................165
A/V inputs ..........................377, 409
B
Battery .......................................307
acid, treating emergencies .....307
jumping a disabled battery ....268
maintenance-free ....................307
replacement, specifications ...365
servicing ..................................307
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................231
Booster seats ...............................32
Brakes ........................................199
anti-lock ...................................200
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................200
brake warning light ................200
fluid, checking and adding ....306
fluid, refill capacities ..............361
fluid, specifications .................361
lubricant specifications ..........361
parking ....................................200
shift interlock ..........................190
trailer .......................................256
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....361
Cargo area shade ......................243
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