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DRIVING TIPS................................................................... 196
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................................... 196
Driving Through Water ............................................. 197
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .............................. 199
 BULB REPLACEMENT .................................................. 200
Replacement Bulbs ................................................... 200
Replacing Exterior Bulbs ............................................ 201
Replacing Interior Bulbs ............................................. 203
 FUSES.................................................................................. 206
Underhood Fuses......................................................... 206
Interior Fuses................................................................ 209
Central Unit Fuse Panel .............................................. 211
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ............................... 212
Jack Location — If Equipped ..................................... 212
Removing The Spare Tire — If Equipped ................ 213
Preparations For Jacking ........................................... 217
Jacking Instructions ..................................................... 218
Vehicles With Alloy Wheels ...................................... 224
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers ................... 226
 TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ........................... 227
Tire Service Kit Storage .............................................. 227
Tire Service Kit Usage ................................................. 227 
JUMP STARTING..............................................................231
Preparations For Jump Starting ................................. 231
Jump Starting Procedure ............................................232
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..................................234
 IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE ......................235
 GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE .....................................236
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ......................................237
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...............................238
 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ...............................................................240
 EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)................................. 240
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING .............................................241
Maintenance Plan ........................................................242
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT .......................................... 245
Engine Compartment — 2.4L ....................................245
Checking Oil Level ......................................................246
Adding Washer Fluid .................................................246
Maintenance-Free Battery .......................................... 247
Pressure Washing ........................................................248
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4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper
cable from the positive (+) post of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle you
should have the battery and charging system inspected at an
authorized dealer.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL (N), but do not increase the engine idle speed
while preventing vehicle motion with the brakes. NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending
overheat condition:
• If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning
the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to
high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to
the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine
cooling system.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use
(i.e., cellular devices, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough without engine operation, the vehicle’s battery
will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant
(antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or
hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the
hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to
open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or
coolant bottle is hot.
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Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner should
be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start
of each warm season. This service should include cleaning of
the condenser fins and a performance test. Drive belt tension
should also be checked at this time.Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling — R–1234yf
R–1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluo-
roolefin (HFO) that is endorsed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and is an ozone-friendly substance with a
low global-warming potential. The manufacturer recom -
mends that air conditioning service be performed by an
authorized dealer using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE:
Use only manufacturer approved A/C system PAG
compressor oil, and refrigerants.
WARNING!
• Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi -
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other unap -
proved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system
to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to Warranty Infor -
mation Book, for further warranty information.
• The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal injury or
damage to the system, adding refrigerant or any repair
requiring lines to be disconnected should be done by
an experienced technician.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air
conditioning components. Such damage is not covered
by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck.............................................. 237Jacking .......................................................................... 212, 266
Jump Starting ....................................................................... 231Towing .................................................................................. 238
Emission Control System Maintenance ................................. 95 Engine ....................................................................................... 245 Air Cleaner ........................................................................... 250Block Heater ......................................................................... 159
Break-In Recommendations .............................................. 160Checking Oil Level.............................................................. 246Coolant (Antifreeze) ........................................................... 302
Cooling ................................................................................. 255
Exhaust Gas Caution .................................................. 153, 300Fails To Start ........................................................................ 158
Flooded, Starting ................................................................. 158
Jump Starting ....................................................................... 231Oil .......................................................................... 248, 301, 302
Oil Filler Cap................................................................ 245, 249
Oil Filter................................................................................ 250
Oil Selection ................................................................. 249, 301
Oil Synthetic......................................................................... 249
Overheating ......................................................................... 234
Starting.................................................................................. 157
Engine Oil Viscosity ............................................................... 249
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart .................................................... 249 Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........................131, 240
Ethanol ...................................................................................... 297
Exhaust Gas Cautions.....................................................153, 300
Exhaust System................................................................153, 253
Exterior Lights ...................................................................43, 156 F
Filters Air Cleaner ...........................................................................250
Air Conditioning ...................................................................59
Engine Oil .....................................................................250, 302
Engine Oil Disposal ............................................................ 250
Flashers Hazard Warning..................................................................199
Turn Signals ...................................................................92, 156
Flooded Engine Starting.........................................................158
Fluid Capacities .......................................................................301
Fluid Leaks ...............................................................................156
Fluid Level Checks Brake...................................................................................... 260
Engine Oil ............................................................................. 246
Power Steering .....................................................................171
Fluid, Brake ..............................................................................304
Fluids And Lubricants ............................................................302
Fog Lights ...................................................................................45
Fold-Flat Seats ...........................................................................29
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................................................199
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Recommendation ........................................................ 249, 301
Synthetic ............................................................................... 249Viscosity ....................................................................... 249, 301
Onboard Diagnostic System .................................................... 94
Operating Precautions.............................................................. 94
Operator Manual Owner's Manual ............................................................ 11, 333
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................................................... 39
Overheating, Engine ............................................................... 234 P
Paint Care ................................................................................. 290
Parking Brake .......................................................................... 161
ParkSense System, Rear ......................................................... 175
Passing Light ............................................................................. 44
Personal Settings ..................................................................... 306
Pets ............................................................................................ 153
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .............................. 272
Power Mirrors .................................................................................... 41
Steering ................................................................................. 171
Windows ................................................................................ 60
Power Steering Fluid .............................................................. 304
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.......................................... 116
Preparation For Jacking ................................................. 212, 217
Pretensioners Seat Belts............................................................................... 117 R
Radial Ply Tires .......................................................................278
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ..................................257
Radio Operation ......................................................................320
Rear Camera............................................................................. 179
Rear ParkSense System ..........................................................175
Recreational Towing ...............................................................195
Reformulated Gasoline........................................................... 297
Refrigerant................................................................................251
Release, Hood ............................................................................64 Reminder, Seat Belt .................................................................109
Remote Keyless Entry Programming Additional Key Fobs ...................................16
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .............................317
Replacement Bulbs..................................................................200
Replacement Keys .....................................................................19
Replacement Tires ...................................................................280
Reporting Safety Defects ........................................................333
Restraints, Child ......................................................................133
Restraints, Head ........................................................................34 Rotation, Tires..........................................................................287 S
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................................................154
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..............................................156
Safety Defects, Reporting .......................................................333
Safety Information, Tire .........................................................266
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