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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............. 177
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Models ........178
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ............178
TOW EYES ............................................. 178
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) .................................... 179
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ............ 179
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING....................... 180
Periodic Checks ...................................180
Heavy Usage Of The Vehicle ...............180
Maintenance Plan — 2.0L Engine.......181
Maintenance Plan — 2.9L Engine.......183
ENGINE COMPARTMENT....................... 185
Checking Levels — 2.0L Engine ..........185
Checking Levels — 2.9L Engine .........186
Engine Oil .............................................187
Engine Coolant.....................................188
Washer Fluid For Windshield/
Headlights ............................................188
Brake Fluid ...........................................188
Automatic Transmission Activation
System Oil ............................................188
Useful Advice For Extending The Life
Of Your Battery.....................................188
Battery ..................................................188
Pressure Washing................................189
BATTERY RECHARGING......................... 189
Important Notes...................................189
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE........................190
Engine Oil ............................................. 190
Engine Oil Filter ................................... 190
Engine Air Cleaner............................... 190
Air Conditioning System
Maintenance........................................ 191
Lubricating Moving Parts Of The
Bodywork ............................................. 191
Windshield Wiper................................. 191
Exhaust System ................................... 192
Engine Cooling System........................ 193
Braking System.................................... 194
Automatic Transmission ..................... 195
Replacing The Battery ......................... 195
Fuses ...................................................195
Bulb Replacement............................... 201
TIRES .....................................................205
Tire Safety Information ...................... 205
Tires — General Information .............. 211
Spare Tires — If Equipped ................... 215
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .............. 216
Tire Types............................................. 216
Snow Traction Devices........................ 217
Tire Rotation Recommendations........ 217
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ........218
Treadwear ............................................218
Traction Grades ................................... 218
Temperature Grades ........................... 219
STORING THE VEHICLE .........................219
BODYWORK............................................220
Protection Against Atmospheric
Agents .................................................. 220
Corrosion Warranty.............................. 220
Preserving The Bodywork.................... 220
INTERIORS ............................................. 221
Seats And Fabric Parts ....................... 221
Leather Seats ...................................... 221
Plastic And Coated Parts .................... 222
Alcantara Parts — If Equipped............ 222
Genuine Leather Surfaces —
If Equipped .......................................... 222
Carbon Fiber Parts .............................. 222
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN) ....................................... 223
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Plate..................................................... 223
ENGINE .................................................. 223
POWER SUPPLY..................................... 224
TRANSMISSION ..................................... 225
BRAKES.................................................. 225
SUSPENSION ......................................... 225
STEERING SYSTEM ............................... 225
DIMENSIONS — 2.0L ENGINE............... 226
DIMENSIONS — 2.9L Engine ................ 227
WEIGHTS — 2.0L ENGINE ..................... 227
WEIGHTS — 2.9L ENGINE ..................... 228
FUEL REQUIREMENTS .......................... 228
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... 228
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 229
CNG And LP Fuel System
Modifications....................................... 229
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese
Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline ........... 229
Materials Added To Fuel..................... 229
Fuel System Cautions ......................... 229
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