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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 poten-
tial for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), but do not increase engine idle speed.
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.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your
vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads 240°F (116°C) or
greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the coolant
temperature drops back into the normal range 200–230°F
(93–110°C). The digital warning light may switch on
(together with a message on the instrument cluster
display) to indicate that the coolant temperature is too
high; in this case, stop the engine and call for service.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Front Tow Eye Usage
Your vehicle is equipped with a tow eye that can be used to
tow a disabled vehicle.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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