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SAFETY TIPS ......................................................283
Transporting Passengers.............................. 283
Transporting Pets ....................................... 284
Inside The Vehicle ........................................ 284
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................................... 285
Exhaust Gas ............................................... 286
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ....................... 286
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .........................287
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED .....287
IF EQUIPPED ......................................................291
Preparations For Jacking ............................. 291
Jack And Spare Tire Location ....................... 291
Equipment Removal ..................................... 291
Jacking Instructions .................................... 293
Road Tire Installation.................................... 296
If Equipped..................................................... 297
Return Inflatable Spare Tire ....................... 298
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED.....................298
JUMP STARTING.................................................. 304
Preparations For Jump Start ........................ 304
Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 305
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 306
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................... 307
MANUAL PARK RELEASE .................................. 307
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............................. 309
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ......................... 310
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models...................... 312
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 312
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........................ 312
SCHEDULED SERVICING..................................... 313
Maintenance Plan......................................... 314
ENGINE COMPARTMENT.................................... 317
3.6L Engine ................................................... 317
Checking Oil Level......................................... 318
Adding Washer Fluid .................................... 318
Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 318
Pressure Washing ......................................... 319
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .....................................319
Engine Oil ...................................................... 319
Engine Oil Filter ............................................. 320
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................... 320
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection................... 321
Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 321
Body Lubrication ........................................... 324
Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 324
Exhaust System ............................................ 327
Cooling System.............................................. 328
Brake System ............................................... 330
Automatic Transmission ............................... 331
Fuses.............................................................. 332
Bulb Replacement ........................................ 340
TIRES ....................................................................342
Tire Safety Information ................................. 342
Tires — General Information ........................ 349
Tire Types....................................................... 352
Spare Tires — If Equipped............................. 353
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care......................... 355
Snow Traction Devices ................................. 356
Tire Rotation Recommendations ................. 358
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