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the bag underneath the others. Use the hook and loop
fasteners to secure the tool bag to the jack with the lug
wrench on the forward side of the jack. Expand the jack
on the bracket by turning the thumb screw clockwise
until it is tight to prevent rattles.

14. Reinstall the plastic plug into the floor of the cargo

area. Roll up and store the Jack, Tool Kit and Tire
Changing Instructions. Reinstall the cover for the jack
in the rear storage bin.

15. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire repaired as

soon as possible and properly secure the spare tire, jack
and tool kit.

WARNING!

A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop, could endanger the occupants of the vehicle.
Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the
places provided.

Road Tire Installation

1. Mount the road tire on the axle.

2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end

of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug
nuts.

WARNING!

To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do
not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury.

3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack

handle counterclockwise.

4. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in “Technical Specifica-

tions” for proper lug nut torque.

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5. After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut torque with a

torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
seated against the wheel.

JUMP STARTING

If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be jump
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another
vehicle, or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump
starting can be dangerous if done improperly, so please
follow the procedures in this section carefully.

WARNING!

Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is frozen. It
could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.

CAUTION!

Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other
booster source with a system voltage greater than 12
Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator
or electrical system may occur.

NOTE:

When using a portable battery booster pack, follow

the manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions.

Preparations For Jump Start

The battery in your vehicle is located under the passenger’s
front seat. There are remote terminals located under the
hood to assist in jump starting.

Jump Starting Locations

(+) — Remote Positive Post (Covered With Protective Cap)
(-) — Remote Negative Post

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WARNING!

• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever

the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition
switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan
blades.

• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch

bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.

• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your

skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.

NOTE:

Be sure that the disconnected cable ends do not

touch each other, or either vehicle, until properly con-
nected for jump starting.

1. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic transmis-

sion into PARK and turn the ignition OFF.

2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical

accessories.

3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive

(+)

battery post. Pull upward on the cover to remove it.

4. If using another vehicle to jump start the battery, park

the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, apply the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.

WARNING!

Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could
establish a ground connection and personal injury
could result.

Jump Starting Procedure

WARNING!

Failure to follow this jump starting procedure could
result in personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.

NOTE:

Make sure at all times that unused ends of jumper

cables are not contacting each other or either vehicle while
making connections.

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Connecting The Jumper Cables

1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the

remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.

2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper

cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.

3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the

negative (-) post of the booster battery.

4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper

cable to the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with
the discharged battery.

WARNING!

Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post
of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury. Only use the specific ground point, do
not use any other exposed metal parts.

5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster

battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start
the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.

CAUTION!

Do not run the booster vehicle engine above 2,000 rpm
since it provides no charging benefit, wastes fuel, and
can damage booster vehicle engine.

6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in

the reverse sequence:

Disconnecting The Jumper Cables

1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable from

the remote negative (-) post of the discharged vehicle.

2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper

cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.

3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from

the positive (+) post of the booster battery.

4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper

cable from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged
vehicle.

5. Reinstall the protective cover over the remote positive

(+)

post of the discharged vehicle.

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If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system tested at
an authorized dealer.

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.

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, 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.

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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CAUTION!

Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your
vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT (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 HOT
(H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine
off immediately and call for service.

MANUAL PARK RELEASE

WARNING!

Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the
parking brake before activating the Manual Park Re-
lease. In addition, you should be seated in the driver’s
seat with your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
activating the Manual Park Release. Activating the
Manual Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll
away if it is not secured by the parking brake, or by
proper connection to a tow vehicle. Activating the
Manual Park Release on an unsecured vehicle could
lead to serious injury or death for those in or around
the vehicle.

In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmis-
sion will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead battery), a
Manual Park Release is available.

Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release:

1. Firmly apply the parking brake.

2. Open the center console and locate the Manual Park

Release cover, remove it by snapping the cover away
from the console hinges.

3. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.

Manual Park Release Cover

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4. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push the metal latch

in towards the tether strap.

5. While the metal latch is in the open position, pull

upward on the tether strap until the lever clicks and
latches in the released position. The transmission is now
out of PARK and the vehicle can be moved.

CAUTION!

Closing the armrest while the Manual Park Release is
activated may damage the Manual Park Release
mechanism, the transmission, and/or the armrest.

NOTE:

To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintentionally,

firmly apply the parking brake.

Release Latch

Released Position

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To Disengage The Manual Park Release Lever:

1. To disengage the Manual Park Release, apply tension

upward while pushing the release latch towards the
tether to unlock the lever.

2. Once the tension has been released and the lever has

been unlocked, be sure it is stowed properly and locks
into position.

NOTE:

Be sure to replace the cover by snapping it back in

place.

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE

If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can
often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the steering
wheel right and left to clear the area around the front
wheels. Push and hold the lock button on the gear selector.
Then, shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE
while gently pressing the accelerator.

Release Latch

Stowed Position

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NOTE:

Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be

achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.
Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for more
than two seconds, you must press the brake pedal to
engage DRIVE or REVERSE.

Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will
maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels
or racing the engine.

NOTE:

Push the

⬙ESC Off⬙ switch, to place the Electronic

Stability Control (ESC) system in

⬙Partial Off⬙ mode, before

rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control” in
“Safety” for further information. Once the vehicle has been
freed, push the

⬙ESC Off⬙ switch again to restore ⬙ESC On⬙

mode.

WARNING!

Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated
by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even
failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and
injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels
faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30

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WARNING! (Continued)

seconds continuously without stopping when you are
stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no
matter what the speed.

CAUTION!

• Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead

to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the
engine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL
for at least one minute after every five rocking-
motion cycles. This will minimize overheating and
reduce the risk of transmission failure during pro-
longed efforts to free a stuck vehicle.

• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between

DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster
than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.

• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast

may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It
can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmis-
sion shifting occurring).

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

The manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all
four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.

If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to “Manual Park Release” in this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK
for loading onto a flatbed truck.

CAUTION!

• Towing this vehicle using any other method can

cause severe transmission and/or transfer case dam-
age.

• Damage from improper towing is not covered under

the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS)

This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident
Response System.

Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety”
for further information on the Enhanced Accident Re-
sponse System (EARS) function.

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record data that
will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed under certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle.

Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety”
for further information on the Event Data Recorder (EDR).

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

CONTENTS

䡵 SCHEDULED SERVICING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .393

▫ Maintenance Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .395

䡵 ENGINE COMPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .398

▫ 6.4L Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .398
▫ Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .399
▫ Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .399
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .399

䡵 DEALER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400

▫ Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .401
▫ Engine Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .403
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .403
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .403
▫ Accessory Drive Belt Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . .407
▫ Body Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408

▫ Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409
▫ Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413
▫ Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .415
▫ Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420
▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .421
▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .422
▫ Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .423

䡵 RAISING THE VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .423
䡵 TIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .424

▫ Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .424
▫ Tires — General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .433
▫ Tire Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .439
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .440
▫ Wheel And Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .443

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▫ Tire Chains (Traction Devices) . . . . . . . . . . . . .444
▫ Tire Rotation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . .444

䡵 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES . . . . . . . . . .445

▫ Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .445
▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .445
▫ Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .446

䡵 STORING THE VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .446

▫ Battery Storage Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447

䡵 BODYWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .448

▫ Protection From Atmospheric Agents . . . . . . . .448
▫ Body And Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .448
▫ Preserving The Bodywork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .448

䡵 INTERIORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .450

▫ Seats And Fabric Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .450
▫ Plastic And Coated Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .450
▫ Leather Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .451
▫ Glass Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .451

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SCHEDULED SERVICING

The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this manual
must be done at the times or mileages specified to protect
your vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle perfor-
mance and reliability. More frequent maintenance may be
needed for vehicles in severe operating conditions, such as
dusty areas and very short trip driving. Inspection and
service should also be done anytime a malfunction is
suspected.

The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.

The instrument cluster display will display an “Oil Change
Required” message and a single chime will sound, indicat-
ing that an oil change is necessary.

Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that service
is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (800 km).

NOTE:
• The oil change indicator message will not monitor the

time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s oil
if it has been six months since your last oil change, even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated.

• Change your engine oil more often if you drive your

vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.

• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals

exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or six months, whichever
comes first.

Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than
your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.

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At Each Stop For Fuel
• Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Engine Compart-

ment” in this section for further information.

• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if re-

quired.

Once A Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or

damage.

• Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals

as required.

• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, engine oil,

brake master cylinder, and add as needed.

• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct

operation.

At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular

wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system
turns on.

CAUTION!

Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.

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Maintenance Plan

Miles:

6,000

12,000

18,000

24,000

30,000

36,000

42,000

48,000

54,000

60,000

66,000

72,000

78,000

84,000

90,000

96,000

102,000

108,000

1

14,000

120,000

126,000

132,000

138,000

144,000

150,000

Or Months:

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

54

60

66

72

78

84

90

96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150

Or Kilometers:

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

1

10,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

160,000

170,000

180,000

190,000

200,000

210,000

220,000

230,000

240,000

250,000

Change the engine oil and en-
gine oil filter.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate the tires, rotate at the first
sign of irregular wear, even if it
occurs before scheduled mainte-
nance.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

If using your vehicle for any of
the following: dusty or off-road
conditions. Inspect the engine air
cleaner filter; replace if neces-
sary.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the brake linings; replace
if necessary.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the CV joints.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the exhaust system.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Adjust the parking brake on ve-
hicles equipped with four wheel
disc brakes.

X

X

X

X

X

Drain the transfer case and refill.

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the accessory drive belts
replace if necessary.

X

X

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Miles:

6,000

12,000

18,000

24,000

30,000

36,000

42,000

48,000

54,000

60,000

66,000

72,000

78,000

84,000

90,000

96,000

102,000

108,000

1

14,000

120,000

126,000

132,000

138,000

144,000

150,000

Or Months:

6

12

18

24

30

36

42

48

54

60

66

72

78

84

90

96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150

Or Kilometers:

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

1

10,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

160,000

170,000

180,000

190,000

200,000

210,000

220,000

230,000

240,000

250,000

Inspect the front and rear axle
fluid. Change if using your ve-
hicle for any of the following: po-
lice, taxi, fleet, sustained high
speed driving, off-road or fre-
quent trailer towing.

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, and boot seals, for cracks
or leaks and all parts for dam-
age, wear, improper looseness or
end play; replace if necessary.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Replace the engine air cleaner
filter.

X

X

X

X

X

Replace the air conditioning filter.

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect and replace the PCV
Valve if necessary

X

Replace the spark plugs. **

X

Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 120 months if not
done at 150,000 miles
(240,000 km).

X

X

** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
monthly intervals do not apply.

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