
The vehicle should be driven with the VDC system on for most driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC system reduces the engine output to reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will
come on.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the engine to turn on the system. For additional information, refer to "Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system" in the "Starting and driving" section of this manual.
HornTo sound the horn, push the center pad area of the steering wheel. WARNING Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag system. Tamperin ...

Instrument panel Console (if so equipped) The power outlets are for powering electrical accessories such as cellular telephones. The outlets are rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A) maximum. CAUT ...
Preparation
Special Service Tools
The actual shapes of KentMoore tools may differ from those of special
service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(KentMoore No.)
Tool name
Description
KV10111100
(J37228)
Seal cutter
Removing oil pan (lower and upper) etc.
...
Oil filter
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Remove engine under cover.
Drain engine oil.
Remove oil filter using Tool (A).
: Front
Tool number : KV10115801 (J38956)
WARNING:
Be careful not to get burned; engine and engine oil may be
hot.
CAUTION:
When removing, prepare a shop cl ...