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When using a tow eye, be sure to follow the “Tow Eye
Usage Precautions” in this section.
Tow Eye Usage Precautions
The transmission must be in NEUTRAL when flat
towing this vehicle. The ignition must be ON in order to
place the transmission in NEUTRAL. Therefore, if the
key is unavailable or the battery is discharged, this
vehicle must be towed with all four wheels OFF the
ground (using a vehicle trailer or flatbed truck).
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Ensure that the tow eye is properly seated and secure
in the mounting receptacle.
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The tow eye is recommended for use with an ap-
proved tow bar and or rope.
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Do not use the tow eye to pull the vehicle onto a
flatbed truck.
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Do not use the tow eye to free a stuck vehicle.
WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow eyes.
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Do not use a chain with a tow eye. Chains may
break, causing serious injury or death.
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Do not use a tow strap with a tow eye. Tow straps
may break or become disengaged, causing serious
injury or death.
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Failure to follow proper tow eye usage may cause
components to break resulting in serious injury
or death.
Tow Eye
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CAUTION!
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The tow eye must be used exclusively for road-
side assistance operations. Only use the tow eye
with an appropriate device in accordance with the
highway code (a rigid bar or rope) to flat tow the
vehicle for a short distance to the nearest service
location.
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Tow eyes MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles off
the road or where there are obstacles.
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In compliance with the above conditions, towing
with a tow eye must take place with two vehicles
(one towing, the other towed) aligned as much as
possible along the same center line. Damage to
your vehicle may occur if these guidelines are not
followed.
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When towing, only use a facility that can tow
vehicles with low ground clearances as extensive
damage can result by using a standard tow truck
platform.
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FIRE EXTINGUISHER — IF EQUIPPED
The fire extinguisher is located under the dashboard in
front of the passenger side seat.
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 Acci-
dent Response 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 sys-
tems performed 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).
Fire Extinguisher
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SCHEDULED SERVICING
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate in the instrument
cluster. This means that an engine oil and engine oil
filter change is required for your vehicle. Operating
conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow,
extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures will influ-
ence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required”
message is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can
cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as
3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500
miles (805 km).
The Wrench Warning Light may appear in the cluster as
a service reminder when vehicle maintenance is re-
quired, according to the scheduled maintenance mile-
age. The maintenance schedule intervals are set by the
manufacturer. Failure to have them carried out may
void your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
NOTE:
The actual interval for changing the oil and
replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle
usage conditions and is signalled by the warning light
or message (if present) on the instrument panel or every
12 months.
Severe Duty All Models
In addition, if your vehicle is used under demanding
conditions, including:
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On the track.
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On dusty roads.
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Short, repeated trips (less than 4-5 miles or 7-8 km) at
sub-zero temperatures.
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Allowing the engine to idle for extended periods of
time.
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Driving for long distances at low speeds.
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Allowing the vehicle to sit for long periods of inac-
tivity.
Under any of the above circumstances, the following
checks need to be performed more frequently than
indicated in the Maintenance Plan:
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