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CONTENTS

ꢀ STARTING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped . . . . . . . .163

▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

▫ Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

▫ Extended Park Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

▫ After Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

ꢀ ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . .165

ꢀ PARKING BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

ꢀ MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . . .167

▫ Five-Speed Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . .167

▫ Recommended Shift Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

▫ Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

ꢀ

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . .170

▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . .171

▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission. . . . . . . . . . .171

▫ Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

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ꢀ AUTOSTICK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

ꢀ SPORT MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

ꢀ POWER STEERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

ꢀ SPEED CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179

▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

▫ To Set A Desired Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

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▫ To Resume Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

ꢀ ADDING FUEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188

▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188

▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message . . . . . . . . . . . . .189

ꢀ VEHICLE LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190

▫ Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190

ꢀ TRAILER TOWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191

▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

ꢀ REAR PARK ASSIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

▫ Rear Park Assist Warning Display . . . . . . . . . . .182

▫ Rear Park Assist Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183

▫ Rear Park Assist Audible Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . .183

▫ Failure Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185

▫ Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System . . . . . . . .185

▫ Park Assist System Usage Precautions . . . . . . . .185

ꢀ PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA . . . . . . . .187

ꢀ RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192

▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . . .192

ꢀ DRIVING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

▫ Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

▫ Driving Through Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

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STARTING PROCEDURES

Automatic Transmission

Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both

inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.

The gear selector must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL

position before you can start the engine. Depress the brake

pedal before shifting to any driving gear.

WARNING!

NOTE: You must press the brake pedal before shifting out

of PARK.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle.

Normal Starting

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is

dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others

could be seriously or fatally injured. Children

should be warned not to touch the parking brake,

brake pedal or the transmission gear selector.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in

a location accessible to children). A child could

operate power windows, other controls, or move the

vehicle.

NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine

is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator

pedal.

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Turn the ignition switch to the AVV (START) position and

release it when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start

within 10 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the STOP

(OFF/LOCK) position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat

the “Normal Starting” procedure.

Cold Weather Operation

Manual Transmission — If Equipped

To prevent possible engine damage while starting at low

temperatures, this vehicle will inhibit engine cranking

when the ambient temperature is less than –22° F (–30° C)

and the oil temperature sensor reading indicates an engine

block heater has not been used. An externally-powered

Apply the parking brake, place the gear selector in NEU-

TRAL, and press the clutch pedal before starting the

vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking

ignition system. It will not start unless the clutch pedal is

pressed to the floor.

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electric engine block heater is available as optional equip-

ment from your authorized dealer or may be standard

equipment in some markets.

3. If the engine fails to start within 10 to 15 seconds, cycle

the ignition to the OFF mode, wait five seconds to allow

the starter to cool, then repeat the Extended Park

Starting procedure.

The message “plug in engine heater” will be displayed in

the instrument cluster when the ambient temperature is

below 5° F (–15° C) at the time the engine is shut off as a

reminder to avoid possible crank delays at the next cold

start.

4. If the engine fails to start after eight attempts, allow the

starter to cool for at least 10 minutes, then repeat the

procedure.

CAUTION!

To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank continu-

ously for more than 10 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15

seconds before trying again.

Use of the recommended oil and adhering to the

prescribed oil change intervals is important to prevent

engine damage and ensure satisfactory starting in cold

conditions.

If Engine Fails To Start

Extended Park Starting

WARNING!

NOTE: Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle

has not been started or driven for at least 30 days.

Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the

throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the

vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious

personal injury.

1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to the battery

to ensure a full battery charge during the crank cycle.

2. Cycle the ignition to the START mode and release it

when the engine starts.

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While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the

limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.

Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-

mental and should be avoided.

CAUTION!

• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it

started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-

mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel

could enter the catalytic converter and once the

engine has started, ignite and damage the converter

and vehicle.

• To prevent damage to the starter, do not continuously

crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time.

Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.

The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a

high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes

should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions

under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recom-

mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Dealer

Service” in “Servicing And Maintenance”.

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CAUTION!

After Starting

Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil

in the engine or damage may result.

The idle speed is controlled automatically, and it will

decrease as the engine warms up.

NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its

first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This

should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not

interpreted as a problem.

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

A long break-in period is not required for the engine and

drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.

Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After

the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph

(80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

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