Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their vehicles. It gives you information about how to safely evaluate the problem and what to do to correct it. If the problem has stranded you on the side of the road, you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed.
- Compact Spare Tire
- Changing a Flat Tire
- If the EngineWon’t Start
- Jump Starting
- If the Engine Overheats
- Low Oil Pressure Indicator
- Charging System Indicator
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- Brake System Indicator
- Fuses
- Fuse Locations
- Emergency Towing
See also:
VTM (Variable Torque Management)-4r System
Senses a traction loss caused by a road condition change, and automatically transfers
some power to the rear wheels.
To Engage the VTM-4r LOCK
Use the VTM-4r LOCK to increase more torque to the rea ...
Using the Tailgate Release Button
When all the doors are unlocked, the tailgate
is unlocked. Press the tailgate release button
and lift open the tailgate.
Models with smart entry system
Even if the tailgate is locked, you can op ...
If the EngineWon’t Start
Diagnosing why the engine won’t start falls into two areas, depending on what
you hear when you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position:
You hear nothing, or almost nothing. The engi ...