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LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will

be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap

on each side. Each will have a hook or

connector to attach to the lower anchorage and

a way to tighten the connection to the

anchorage. Forward-facing child restraints and

some rear-facing child restraints will also be

equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap

will have a hook at the end to attach to the top

tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap

after it is attached to the anchorage.

Center Seat LATCH

If a child restraint installed in the center

position blocks the seat belt webbing or buckle

for the outboard position, do not use that

outboard position. If a child seat in the center

position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or

seat belt, do not install a child seat in that

outboard position.

Always follow the directions of the child

restraint manufacturer when installing your

child restraint. Not all child restraint systems

will be installed as described here.

To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child

Restraint

If the selected seating position has a

Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

seat belt, stow the seat belt, following the

instructions below. See the section “Installing

Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt” to

check what type of seat belt each seating

position has.

1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps

and on the tether strap of the child seat so

that you can more easily attach the hooks

or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.

2. Place the child seat between the lower

anchorages for that seating position. If the

second row seat can be reclined, you may

recline the seat and/or raise the head

restraint (if adjustable) to get a better fit. If

the rear seat can be moved forward and

rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to

move it to its rear-most position to make

room for the child seat. You may also move

the front seat forward to allow more room

for the child seat.

3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the

child restraint to the lower anchorages in

the selected seating position.

4. If the child restraint has a tether strap,

connect it to the top tether anchorage. See

the section “Installing Child Restraints

Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for

directions to attach a tether anchor.

5. Tighten all of the straps as you push the

child restraint rearward and downward into

the seat. Remove slack in the straps

according to the child restraint

manufacturer’s instructions.

6. Test that the child restraint is installed

tightly by pulling back and forth on the child

seat at the belt path. It should not move

more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any

direction.

WARNING!

Never use the same lower anchorage to

attach more than one child restraint. Please

refer to “To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child

Restraint” for typical installation instructions.

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How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR

(ALR) Seat Belt:

When using the LATCH attaching system to

install a child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts

that are not being used by other occupants or

being used to secure child restraints. An unused

belt could injure a child if they play with it and

accidentally lock the seat belt retractor. Before

installing a child restraint using the LATCH

system, buckle the seat belt behind the child

restraint and out of the child’s reach.

If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child

restraint installation, instead of buckling it

behind the child restraint, route the seat belt

through the child restraint belt path and then

buckle it. Do not lock the seat belt. Remind all

children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not

toys and that they should not play with them.

Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle

Seat Belt

Child restraint systems are designed to be

secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap

belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt.

WARNING!



Improper installation of a child restraint to

the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of

the restraint. The child could be badly

injured or killed. Follow the child restraint

manufacturer’s directions exactly when

installing an infant or child restraint.



Child restraint anchorages are designed to

withstand only those loads imposed by

correctly-fitted child restraints. Under no

circumstances are they to be used for adult

seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other

items or equipment to the vehicle.

WARNING!



Improper installation or failure to properly

secure a child restraint can lead to failure

of the restraint. The child could be badly

injured or killed.



Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s

directions exactly when installing an infant

or child restraint.

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The seat belts in the passenger seating

positions are equipped with either a Switchable

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a cinching

latch plate or both. Both types of seat belts are

designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt

tight around the child restraint so that it is not

necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR

retractor can be “switched” into a locked mode

by pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor

and then letting the webbing retract back into

the retractor. If it is locked, the ALR will make a

clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back

into the retractor. Refer to the “Automatic

Locking Mode” description in “Switchable

Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)” under

“Occupant Restraint Systems” for additional

information on ALR. The cinching latch plate is

designed to hold the lap portion of the seat belt

tight when webbing is pulled tight and straight

through a child restraint’s belt path.
Please see the table below and the following

sections for more information.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing

Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Second Row Bench Seating

Second Row Stow n’ Go Seating

ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Cinch — Cinching Latch Plate

ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor

Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Cinch — Cinching Latch Plate

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Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts

What is the weight limit (child’s

weight + weight of the child

restraint) for using the Tether

Anchor with the seat belt to attach

a forward facing child restraint?

Weight limit of the Child Restraint

Always use the tether anchor when

using the seat belt to install a

forward facing child restraint, up to

the recommended weight limit of

the child restraint.

Can the rear-facing child restraint

touch the back of the front

passenger seat?

Yes

Contact between the front

passenger seat and the child

restraint is allowed, if the child

restraint manufacturer also allows

contact.

Can the rear head restraints be

removed?

Yes

The 2nd row bench seating head

restraints are removable if they

interfere with the installation of the

child restraint. The 2nd row stow n’

go head restraints are not

removable. The 3rd row center

head restraint is removable in all

vehicles, but the 3rd row outboard

head restraints are not removable.

Refer to “Head Restraints” in

“Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for

further information.

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NOTE:

If the folding, non-adjustable head restraint

interferes with the installation of the child

restraint, the head restraint may be folded and

the child seat installed in front of it.

Car Seat With Head Restraint Folded

Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):

Child restraint systems are designed to be

secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap

belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt.

Can the buckle stalk be twisted to

tighten the seat belt against the

belt path of the child restraint?

Yes – Cinching Latch Plate

No – ALR

In positions with cinching latch

plates (CINCH), the buckle stalk

may be twisted up to 3 full turns.

Do not twist the buckle stalk in a

seating position with an ALR

retractor.

Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts

WARNING!

Always make sure the head restraint is in its

upright position when the seat is to be used

by an occupant who is not in a child restraint.

Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its

lowered position could result in serious injury

or death in a collision.

1 – Folded Headrest
2 – Child Restraint

WARNING!



Improper installation or failure to properly

secure a child restraint can lead to failure

of the restraint. The child could be badly

injured or killed.



Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s

directions exactly when installing an infant

or child restraint.

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1. Place the child seat in the center of the

seating position. For some second row

seats, you may need to recline the seat

and/or raise the head restraint (if

adjustable) to get a better fit. If the rear

seat can be moved forward and rearward

in the vehicle, you may wish to move it to its

rear-most position to make room for the

child seat. You may also move the front

seat forward to allow more room for the

child seat.

2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from

the retractor to pass it through the belt path

of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt

webbing in the belt path.

3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you

hear a “click.”

4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion

tight against the child seat.

5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the

shoulder part of the belt until you have

pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the

retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retract

back into the retractor. As the webbing

retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This

means the seat belt is now in the Automatic

Locking mode.

6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor.

If it is locked, you should not be able to pull

out any webbing. If the retractor is not

locked, repeat step 5.

7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to

tighten the lap portion around the child

restraint while you push the child restraint

rearward and downward into the vehicle

seat.

8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap

and the seating position has a top tether

anchorage, connect the tether strap to the

anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See

the section “Installing Child Restraints

Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for

directions to attach a tether anchor.

9. Test that the child restraint is installed

tightly by pulling back and forth on the child

seat at the belt path. It should not move

more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any

direction.

Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so

check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if

necessary.

Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching

Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped:

Child restraint systems are designed to be

secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap

belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt.

WARNING!



Improper installation or failure to properly

secure a child restraint can lead to failure

of the restraint. The child could be badly

injured or killed.



Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s

directions exactly when installing an infant

or child restraint.

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1. Place the child seat in the center of the

seating position. If the second row seat can

be reclined, you may recline the seat

and/or raise the head restraint

(if adjustable) to get a better fit. If the rear

seat can be moved forward and rearward

in the vehicle, you may wish to move it to its

rear-most position to make room for the

child seat. You may also move the front

seat forward to allow more room for the

child seat.

2. Next, pull enough of the seat belt webbing

from the retractor to pass it through the belt

path of the child restraint. Do not twist the

belt webbing in the belt path.

3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you

hear a “click.”

4. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to

tighten the lap portion around the child

restraint while you push the child restraint

rearward and downward into the vehicle

seat.

5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap

and the seating position has a top tether

anchorage, connect the tether strap to the

anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See

the section “Installing Child Restraints

Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for

directions to attach a tether anchor.

6. Test that the child restraint is installed

tightly by pulling back and forth on the child

seat at the belt path. It should not move

more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any

direction.

Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so

check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if

necessary.
If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too

close to the belt path opening of the child

restraint, you may have trouble tightening the

seat belt. If this happens, disconnect the latch

plate from the buckle and twist the short

buckle-end belt up to three full turns to shorten

it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the

release button facing out, away from the child

restraint. Repeat steps 4 to 6, above, to

complete the installation of the child restraint.

If the belt still cannot be tightened after you

shorten the buckle, disconnect the latch plate

from the buckle, turn the buckle around one

half turn, and insert the latch plate into the

buckle again. If you still cannot make the child

restraint installation tight, try a different seating

position.

Installing Child Restraints Using The Top

Tether Anchorage

WARNING!

Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing

car seat to any location in front of the car

seat, including the seat frame or a tether

anchorage. Only attach the tether strap of a

rear-facing car seat to the tether anchorage

that is approved for that seating position,

located behind the top of the vehicle seat.

See the section “Lower Anchors and Tethers

for CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System” for the

location of approved tether anchorages in

your vehicle.

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1. Look behind the seating position where

you plan to install the child restraint to find

the tether anchorage. You may need to

move the seat forward to provide better

access to the tether anchorage. If there is

no top tether anchorage for that seating

position, move the child restraint to

another position in the vehicle if one is

available.

Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting

(Second Row Bench Anchorage Shown)

Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting

(Second Row Captains Chair Anchorage Shown)

Tether Strap Anchorages

(Third Row 60/40 Anchorage Shown)

2. Route the tether strap to provide the most

direct path for the strap between the anchor

and the child seat. If your vehicle is

equipped with adjustable rear head

restraints, raise the head restraint, and

where possible, route the tether strap under

the head restraint and between the two

posts. If not possible, lower the head

restraint and pass the tether strap around

the outboard side of the head restraint.

3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child

restraint to the top tether anchorage as

shown in the diagram.

4. Remove slack in the tether strap according

to the child restraint manufacturer’s

instructions.

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Transporting Pets

Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm

your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown

about and possibly injured, or injure a

passenger during panic braking or in a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat (if

equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers that

are secured by seat belts.

SAFETY TIPS

Transporting Passengers

NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE

CARGO AREA.

Exhaust Gas

WARNING!



An incorrectly anchored tether strap could

lead to increased head motion and

possible injury to the child. Use only the

anchorage position directly behind the child

seat to secure a child restraint top tether

strap.



If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear

seat, make sure the tether strap does not

slip into the opening between the seat

backs as you remove slack in the strap.

WARNING!



Do not leave children or animals inside

parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior

heat build-up may cause serious injury or

death.



It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo

area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a

collision, people riding in these areas are

more likely to be seriously injured or killed.



Do not allow people to ride in any area of

your vehicle that is not equipped with seats

and seat belts.



Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat

and using a seat belt properly.

WARNING!

Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain

carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and

odorless. Breathing it can make you

unconscious and can eventually poison you.

To avoid breathing (CO), follow these safety

tips:



Do not run the engine in a closed garage or

in confined areas any longer than needed

to move your vehicle in or out of the area.



If you are required to drive with the trunk/

liftgate/rear doors open, make sure that all

windows are closed and the climate control

BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO

NOT use the recirculation mode.



If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle

with the engine running, adjust your

heating or cooling controls to force outside

air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high

speed.

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The best protection against carbon monoxide

entry into the vehicle body is a properly

maintained engine exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of

the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can

be detected inside the vehicle, or when the

underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged,

have a competent mechanic inspect the

complete exhaust system and adjacent body

areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or

mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose

connections could permit exhaust fumes to

seep into the passenger compartment. In

addition, inspect the exhaust system each time

the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil

change. Replace as required.

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle

Seat Belts

Inspect the seat belt system periodically,

checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts.

Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.

Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced

after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must

be replaced after a collision if they have been

damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn webbing,

etc.). If there is any question regarding seat belt

or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.

Air Bag Warning Light

The Air Bag warning light will turn on for four

to eight seconds as a bulb check when the

ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN. If the

light is either not on during starting, stays on, or

turns on while driving, have the system

inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as

possible. After the bulb check, this light will

illuminate with a single chime when a fault with

the Air Bag System has been detected. It will

stay on until the fault is removed. If the light

comes on intermittently or remains on while

driving, have an authorized dealer service the

vehicle immediately.
Refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in

“Safety” for further information.

Defroster

Check operation by selecting the defrost mode

and place the blower control on high speed. You

should be able to feel the air directed against

the windshield. See an authorized dealer for

service if your defroster is inoperable.

Floor Mat Safety Information

Always use floor mats designed to fit your

vehicle. Only use a floor mat that does not

interfere with the operation of the accelerator,

brake or clutch pedals. Only use a floor mat that

is securely attached using the floor mat

fasteners so it cannot slip out of position and

interfere with the accelerator, brake or clutch

pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle

in other ways.

WARNING!

An improperly attached, damaged, folded, or

stacked floor mat, or damaged floor mat

fasteners may cause your floor mat to

interfere with the accelerator, brake, or clutch

pedals and cause a loss of vehicle control. To

prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:



ALWAYS securely attach your floor mat

using the floor mat fasteners. DO NOT

install your floor mat upside down or turn

your floor mat over. Lightly pull to confirm

mat is secured using the floor mat

fasteners on a regular basis.

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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make

Outside The Vehicle

Tires

Examine tires for excessive tread wear and

uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails,

glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or

sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks.

Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.

Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the

tires (including spare) for proper cold inflation

pressure.

Lights

Have someone observe the operation of brake

lights and exterior lights while you work the

controls. Check turn signal and high beam

indicator lights on the instrument panel.

Door Latches

Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.

Fluid Leaks

Check area under the vehicle after overnight

parking for fuel, coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks.

Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, or

brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause

should be located and corrected immediately.



ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXISTING FLOOR
MAT FROM THE VEHICLE before

installing any other floor mat. NEVER install

or stack an additional floor mat on top of an

existing floor mat.



ONLY install floor mats designed to fit your

vehicle. NEVER install a floor mat that

cannot be properly attached and secured to

your vehicle. If a floor mat needs to be

replaced, only use a FCA approved floor

mat for the specific make, model, and year

of your vehicle.



ONLY use the driver’s side floor mat on the

driver’s side floor area. To check for inter

ference, with the vehicle properly parked

with the engine off, fully depress the accel

erator, the brake, and the clutch pedal (if

present) to check for interference. If your

floor mat interferes with the operation of

any pedal, or is not secure to the floor,

remove the floor mat from the vehicle and

place the floor mat in your trunk.



ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat on

the passenger’s side floor area.

WARNING!

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

ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or

slide into the driver’s side floor area when

the vehicle is moving. Objects can become

trapped under accelerator, brake, or clutch

pedals and could cause a loss of vehicle

control.



NEVER place any objects under the floor

mat (e.g., towels, keys, etc.). These objects

could change the position of the floor mat

and may cause interference with the accel

erator, brake, or clutch pedals.



If the vehicle carpet has been removed and

re-installed, always properly attach carpet

to the floor and check the floor mat

fasteners are secure to the vehicle carpet.

Fully depress each pedal to check for inter

ference with the accelerator, brake, or

clutch pedals then re-install the floor mats.



It is recommended to only use mild soap

and water to clean your floor mats. After

cleaning, always check your floor mat has

been properly installed and is secured to

your vehicle using the floor mat fasteners

by lightly pulling mat.

WARNING!

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STARTING AND OPERATING

STARTING THE ENGINE

Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,

adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and

fasten your seat belts.

Start the engine with the gear selector in the

NEUTRAL or PARK position. Apply the brake

before shifting to any driving range.

Normal Starting

1. Do not press the accelerator.

2. Use the fob with Integrated Key to briefly

turn the ignition switch to the START

position and release it as soon as the

starter engages. The starter motor will

continue to run, and it will disengage

automatically when the engine is running.

3. If the engine fails to start, the starter will

disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If

this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the

OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then

repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure

(Steps 1–3 above).

NOTE:

This vehicle is equipped with a transmission

shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must

be pressed to shift out of PARK.

WARNING!



When exiting the vehicle, always remove

the key fob from the vehicle and lock your

vehicle.



Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or

with access to an unlocked vehicle.



Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat

tended 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 chil

dren, and do not leave the ignition in the

ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could

operate power windows, other controls, or

move the vehicle.



Do not leave children or animals inside

parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior

heat build-up may cause serious injury or

death.

WARNING!

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Cold Weather Operation

(Below –22°F Or −30°C)

To ensure reliable starting at these

temperatures, use of an externally powered

electric engine block heater (available from an

authorized dealer) is recommended.

After Starting — Warming Up The Engine

The idle speed is controlled automatically and it

will decrease as the engine warms up.

If Engine Fails To Start

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED

The engine block heater warms the engine, and

permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect

the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC

electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire

extension cord.
The engine block heater must be plugged in at

least one hour to have an adequate warming

effect on the engine.
The engine block heater cord is routed under

the hood on the driver's side of the vehicle. It

has a removable cap that is located on the

driver side of the Integrated Power Module.

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.
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 detrimental and

should be avoided.

WARNING!



Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid

into the throttle body air inlet opening in an

attempt to start the vehicle. This could

result in flash fire causing serious personal

injury.



Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle

to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an

automatic transmission 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.



If the vehicle has a discharged battery,

booster cables may be used to obtain a

start from a booster battery or the battery in

another vehicle. This type of start can be

dangerous if done improperly. Refer to

“Jump Starting Procedure” in “In Case Of

Emergency” for further information.

WARNING!

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WARNING!

Remember to disconnect the engine block

heater cord before driving. Damage to the

110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause

electrocution.

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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

recommended viscosity and quality grades,

refer to “Dealer Service” in “Servicing And

Maintenance”.

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.

PARK BRAKE

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the

parking brake is fully applied and place the gear

selector in the PARK position.

The foot operated parking brake is positioned

below the lower left corner of the instrument

panel. To apply the park brake, firmly push the

park brake pedal fully. To release the parking

brake, press the park brake pedal a second

time and let your foot up as you feel the brake

disengage.

Parking Brake

When the parking brake is applied with the

ignition switch in the ON position, the “Brake

Warning Light” in the instrument cluster will

illuminate.

NOTE:



When the parking brake is applied and the

automatic transmission is placed in gear, the

“Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle

speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert

the driver. Fully release the parking brake

before attempting to move the vehicle.



This light only shows that the parking brake is

applied. It does not show the degree of brake

application.

When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the

front wheels toward the curb on a downhill

grade and away from the curb on an uphill

grade. For vehicles equipped with an automatic

transmission, apply the parking brake before

placing the gear selector in PARK, otherwise the

load on the transmission locking mechanism

may make it difficult to move the gear selector

out of PARK. The parking brake should always

be applied whenever the driver is not in the

vehicle.

CAUTION!

Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight

Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may

result.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WARNING!



When exiting the vehicle, always remove

the key fob from the ignition and lock your

vehicle.



Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or

with access to an unlocked vehicle.



Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat

tended 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 gear selector.



Do not leave the key fob in or near the

vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil

dren), and do not leave the ignition in the

ACC or ON/ RUN mode. A child could

operate power windows, other controls, or

move the vehicle.



Be sure the parking brake is fully disen

gaged before driving; failure to do so can

lead to brake failure and a collision.



Always fully apply the parking brake when

leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and

cause damage or injury. Also be certain to

leave the transmission in PARK. Failure to

do so may allow the vehicle to roll and

cause damage or injury.

CAUTION!

If the Brake System Warning Light remains on

with the parking brake released, a brake

system malfunction is indicated. Have the

brake system serviced by an authorized

dealer immediately.

WARNING!

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WARNING!



It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or

NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than

idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing

the brake pedal, the vehicle could accel

erate quickly forward or in reverse. You

could lose control of the vehicle and hit

someone or something. Only shift into gear

when the engine is idling normally and your

foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.



Unintended movement of a vehicle could

injure those in or near the vehicle. As with

all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle

while the engine is running. Before exiting a

vehicle, always come to a complete stop,

then apply the parking brake, shift the

transmission into PARK, turn the engine

OFF, and remove the key fob. When the

ignition is in the LOCK/OFF (key removal)

position, the transmission is locked in

PARK, securing the vehicle against

unwanted movement.

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STARTING AND OPERATING

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NOTE:

You must press and hold the brake pedal while

shifting out of PARK.

Key Ignition Park Interlock

This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park

Interlock which requires the transmission to be

in PARK before the ignition can be turned to the

LOCK/OFF (key removal) position. The key fob

can only be removed from the ignition when the

ignition is in the LOCK/OFF position, and the

transmission is locked in PARK whenever the

ignition is in the LOCK/OFF position.

NOTE:

If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the

key fob in the ignition to warn you that this

safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be

started and stopped but the key fob cannot be

removed until you obtain service.

Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System

This vehicle is equipped with a Brake

Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) system that

holds the transmission gear selector in PARK

unless the brakes are applied. To shift the

transmission out of PARK, the ignition must be

in the ON/RUN mode (engine running or not)

and the brake pedal must be pressed.



When leaving the vehicle, always make

sure the ignition is in the OFF mode,

remove the key fob from the vehicle, and

lock the vehicle.



Never use the PARK position as a substi

tute for the parking brake. Always apply the

parking brake fully when exiting the vehicle

to guard against vehicle movement and

possible injury or damage.



Your vehicle could move and injure you and

others if it is not in PARK. Check by trying to

move the gear selector out of PARK with the

brake pedal released. Make sure the trans

mission is in PARK before exiting the

vehicle.



Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or

with access to an unlocked vehicle.

Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat

tended 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.

WARNING!

(Continued)



Do not leave the key fob in or near the

vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil

dren), and do not leave the ignition in the

ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could

operate power windows, other controls, or

move the vehicle.

CAUTION!



Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only

after the vehicle has come to a complete

stop.



Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE,

NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is

above idle speed.



Before shifting into any gear, make sure

your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.

WARNING!

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