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SAFETY TIPS.........................................................182
Transporting Passengers.............................. 182
Transporting Pets ......................................... 182
Connected Vehicles....................................... 182
Inside The Vehicle ........................................ 183
Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle............................ 184
Exhaust Gas................................................... 185
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ........................ 185
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS .........................186
SOS AND ASSIST SYSTEM .................................186
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING..........................190
Preparations For Jacking ............................ 190
Jack Location — If Equipped ......................... 191
Spare Tire Removal....................................... 192
Jacking Instructions ...................................... 193
Wheel Covers................................................. 197
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED.....................197
Tire Service Kit Storage ................................ 197
Tire Service Kit Components And
Operation ....................................................... 197
Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions.............. 198
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit.............. 199
JUMP STARTING.................................................. 202
Preparations For Jump Start ........................ 202
Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 203
Battery Location ............................................ 204
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......................... 204
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ............................. 205
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............................. 206
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ....................... 207
Automatic Transmission ............................... 208
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) ................................................................. 208
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........................ 208
SCHEDULED SERVICING..................................... 209
Maintenance Plan......................................... 210
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ................................... 213
3.6L Engine .................................................. 213
Checking Oil Level......................................... 214
Adding Washer Fluid ................................... 215
Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 215
Pressure Washing ......................................... 215
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .....................................216
Engine Oil ..................................................... 216
Engine Oil Filter ........................................... 217
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................ 217
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................... 217
Body Lubrication ......................................... 218
Windshield Wiper Blades ............................. 219
Exhaust System ............................................ 219
Cooling System ............................................ 220
Brake System ............................................... 222
Automatic Transmission ............................... 223
Fuses.............................................................. 225
Bulb Replacement ....................................... 233
TIRES.....................................................................238
Tire Safety Information ................................. 238
Tires — General Information ........................ 246
Tire Types....................................................... 250
Spare Tires — If Equipped ............................ 251
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ...................... 252
Snow Traction Devices ................................. 254
Tire Rotation Recommendations ................. 255
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