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Page 2 This manual illustrates and describes the operation of VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac- vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman- tion.
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Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ General Information ....19 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Power Door Locks .....35 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ...23 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..61 ▫ Exhaust Gas ......107 ▫...
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system consists of a either a bladed key with an immobilizer chip in it, or a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an Ignition Node Module (IGNM).
Page 15: Keyless Push Button Ignition - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Keyless Push Button Ignition — If Equipped This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger compartment.
Page 16: Standard Blade Ignition Key - If Equipped
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Keyless Enter-N-Go Feature If your vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go feature, refer to “Starting Procedure” in “Starting And Operating” for further information. Standard Blade Ignition Key — If Equipped Your vehicle may use a standard blade key ignition system.
Page 17: Key Fob - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Key Fob — If Equipped The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
Page 18: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE remind you to place the ignition in the OFF position. In addition to the chime, the ignition or accessory on message will display in the cluster. NOTE: With the Uconnect® system, the power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position.
Page 19: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or remove key from the ignition and lock all doors others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 20: Replacement Keys
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE After placing the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the CAUTION! (Continued) Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it problems and loss of security protection.
Page 21: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 • This device must accept any interference that may be Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho- rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a received, including interference that may cause unde- blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics.
Page 22: Rearming Of The System
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Rearming Of The System 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle: If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to • Push LOCK on the interior power door lock switch disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn the horn with the driver and/or passenger door open.
Page 23 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle if • When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior equipped, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things power door lock switches will not unlock the doors. To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 24: Tamper Alert
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Tamper Alert NOTE: • The interior lights will turn off if you cycle the ignition If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three times, and the switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while the exterior lights blink three times when you unlock the Panic Alarm is activated.
Page 25: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
Page 26: To Unlock The Doors
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key Fob With Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Key Fob With RKE Transmitter (IGNM) To Unlock The Doors Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors.
Page 27: To Lock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to Headlight Illumination On Approach “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” under “Things To Know Before This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 28: To Unlatch The Trunk
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sound Horn With Lock second and release. When the Panic Alarm is activated, the turn signals will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors and the interior lights will turn on.
Page 29: Programming Additional Transmitters
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Programming Additional Transmitters Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer. Transmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate •...
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Keyless Push Button Ignition Emergency Key Removal Separating Ignition Node Module (IGNM) Transmitter Case 2. Separating RKE halves may require screw removal – if equipped, and gently prying the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart.
Page 31: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 clip, located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together, reposition and secure the screw as shown in step #2 for removal.
Page 32: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved NOTE: by the party responsible for compliance could void the • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic user’s authority to operate the equipment. transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed) WARNING! (Continued) • Battery at an acceptable charge level System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death. • RKE panic button not pushed •...
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For security, power window and power sunroof op- The EVIC/DID message stays active until the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position. eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
Page 35: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle DOOR LOCKS Before the end of 15-minute cycle, push and release the Manual Door Locks UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the To lock each door, rotate the door lock knob on each door doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if trim panel forward.
Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Page 37: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Power Door Locks The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry) system. For further A power door lock switch is on each front door trim information, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things panel.
Page 38: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE authorized dealer per written request of the customer. Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming Please see your authorized dealer for service. To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect® Set- tings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit further information.
Page 39: Keyless Enter-N-Go
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru- ment Panel” for further information. • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re- sponse time.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 To Unlock From The Passenger Side: If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry RKE...
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The doors are locked using the LOCK button on the Passive Entry door handles. • The doors are manually locked using the door lock knobs. • There is a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of either Passive Entry door handle.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, push the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors.
Page 44: Windows
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • After pushing the door handle button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 NOTE: For vehicles equipped with the Uconnect®, the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time is programmable.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver One Touch Down Manual Down The driver door power window switch has an auto down Push the switch for more than a half a second and release feature. Push the window switch to the second detent when you want the window to stop.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 • Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger 3. Push the window switch down firmly to the second the auto-reverse function unexpectedly during auto- detent to open the window completely and continue closure.
Page 48: Wind Buffeting
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, then open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun- roof opening to minimize the buffeting.
Page 49: Trunk Safety Warning
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 The trunk lid can be released from outside the vehicle by TRUNK SAFETY WARNING pushing the TRUNK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twice within five seconds or by using WARNING! the external release switch located on the underside of Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,...
Page 50: Occupant Restraint Systems
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Important Safety Precautions Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. Older chil- side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space dren who do not use child restraints or belt- between occupants and the door and occupants could positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled be injured.
Page 52: Seat Belt Systems
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Systems switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the driver or outboard front seat passenger is unbelted, Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on short trips.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or heavy The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very object is on the outboard front passenger seat or when the sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoul- seat is folded flat (if equipped).
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your safe, too.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) it to your authorized dealer immediately and have bones. Wear the seat belt over your shoulder so that it fixed. your strongest bones will take the force in a colli- •...
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear seat).
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle Positioning The Lap Belt 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low 5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and across your hips, below your abdomen. To remove chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfort- slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder able and not resting on your neck.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract to its The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of stowed position.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing or squeezing the release but- ton.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the seat belt WARNING! across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. • ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically Keep the seat belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- Restraints” section of this manual. The table below straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten- defines the type of feature for each seating position. sioners are single use items.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate WARNING! the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear a clicking • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of sound as the seat belt retracts.
Page 63: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! (Continued) Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it only used to install rear-facing or forward-facing to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking child restraints that have a harness for restraining Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) the child.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Knee Air Bags • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Seat Belt Pretenioners • Seat Belt Buckle Switch • Seat Track Position Sensors • Occupant Classification System Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations...
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as WARNING! determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument which may receive information from the front impact sensors or other system components.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Air Bag Features WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a right front passenger The protective covers for the air bag cushions are Occupant Classification System (“OCS”) that is designed designed to open only when the air bags are to provide Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag output inflating.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 On the other hand, depending on the type and location of way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The Advanced impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes Front Air Bags fully inflate in less time than it takes to with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a blink your eyes.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Occupant Classification Module (OCM) and Sensor The OCS will NOT prevent deployment of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. The OCS may reduce the The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) is located inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag if underneath the front passenger seat.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Front Passenger Seat Front Passenger Air WARNING! Occupant Status Bag Output • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of Rear-facing child restraint Reduced-power an air bag. A deploying Passenger Advanced Front deployment Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child Child, including a child in...
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In order for the OCS to operate as designed, it is important for the front passenger to be seated properly and properly wearing the seat belt. Properly seated passengers are: • Sitting upright •...
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 the inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air deployment of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. Bag. This does not mean that the OCS is working Increasing the front passenger’s seated weight on the improperly.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Objects are lodged between the front passenger seat and center console. • Accessories that may change the seated weight on the front passenger seat are attached to the front passenger seat. •...
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly...
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) signal to the OCS that is different from the occu- pant’s properly seated weight input. This may result in serious injury or death in a collision. • Always wear your seat belt and sit properly, with the seatback in an upright position, your back against the seatback, sitting upright, facing for- ward, in the center of the seat, with your feet...
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Do not make any modifications to the front passenger WARNING! (Continued) seat components, assembly, or to the seat cover. If the properly, which may result in serious injury or seat, trim cover, or cushion needs service for any reason, death in a collision.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • At no time should any Supplemental Restraint System Knee Impact Bolsters (SRS) component or SRS related component or fastener The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the be modified or replaced with any part except those driver and front passenger, and position the front occu- which are approved by FCA US LLC .
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the glove compartment. The Supplemental Knee Air Bags provide enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the seam on the outboard side of the seat cushion’s trim cover (outboard rear seats — if equipped with rear SABs). The inflating SAB deploys through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The SAB moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the SAB inflates.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 2. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABICs may help reduce the risk of head injury to front (SABICs): Located above the side windows. The trim and rear seat outboard occupants in certain side impacts. covering the SABICs is labeled “SRS AIRBAG”...
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to WARNING! activate in certain side impacts. The Occupant Restraint • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular impact event is Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 compartment. The Side Air Bags may deploy during WARNING! angled or offset frontal collisions where the Advanced • Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean Front Air Bags deploy. against the door or window.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like If A Deployment Occurs particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air immediately after deployment.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine WARNING! whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response Sys- tem perform the following functions: Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision.
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a mal- The air bags must be ready to inflate for your function in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag protection in a collision.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 • The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to WARNING! (Continued) eight-second interval. on position, and stays on after you start the vehicle, or • The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or if it comes on as you drive, have an authorized dealer remains on while driving.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Event Data Recorder (EDR) WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in add aftermarket side steps or running boards.
Page 87: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 These data can help provide a better understanding of Child Restraints the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times, including babies and children. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs;...
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has WARNING! (Continued) a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety great that you could not hold the child, no matter Standards. You should also make sure that you can install how strong you are.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the height or weight limits of their...
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they an air bag.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! (Continued) as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height directions exactly when installing an infant or allowed by the child seat. child restraint.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats 5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor...
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) seating position. These anchorages are used to install Restraint System LATCH-equipped child seats without using the vehicle’s seat belts. Some seating positions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs Use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight of the child restraint) for using the (29.5 kg) weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs LATCH anchorage system to attach the (29.5 kg).
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Can the rear-facing child restraint touch The child seat may touch the back of the front the back of the front passenger seat? passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint owner’s manual for more information.
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating Tether Anchorages There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel be- tween the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end WARNING! (Continued) to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten seat belt for installing child seats in the outboard the strap after it is attached to the anchorage.
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the 4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more top tether anchorage.
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt: WARNING! When using the LATCH attaching system to install a • Improper installation of a child restraint to the child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- used by other occupants or being used to secure child straint.
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Belt Restraints In This Vehicle The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is 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.
Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to with the seat belt to attach a forward...
Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints WARNING! (Continued) Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to tether strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether attach a tether anchor. anchorage that is approved for that seating position, 9.
Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. 2. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint.
Page 107: Transporting Pets
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child Transporting Pets restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly WARNING! injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision.
Page 108: Safety Tips
106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- should be considered a normal part of the break-in and mental and should be avoided.
Page 109: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people follow these safety tips: •...
Page 110: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-...
Page 111 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 the air directed against the windshield. See your autho- WARNING! (Continued) rized dealer for service if your defroster is inoperable. • Never place or install floor mats or other floor Floor Mat Safety Information coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving and interfer- Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your...
Page 112: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts WARNING! (Continued) and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . .120 MIRRORS ......117 ▫...
Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ... .148 ▫ Voice Command System Operation ..197 ▫ Things You Should Know About Your ▫...
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 ▫ Head Restraints ..... .221 ▫ Multifunction Lever ....234 ▫...
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF Automatic Headlights Only) ... . .241 EQUIPPED ......250 ▫...
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 ▫ Sunglass Bin Door ....266 ▫ Closing Sunroof — Express....276 ▫...
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Cargo Area — 60/40 Split-Folding Rear STORAGE ......283 Seat —...
Page 119: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
Page 120: Outside Mirrors
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror. NOTE: The passenger side convex outside mirror will give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to your vehicle.
Page 121: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open any door. This LED shines downward to illuminate the ground adjacent Some models have outside mirrors that are hinged. The to the Front and Rear Doors.
Page 122: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using the mirror control switch, push on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move. Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature can be activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster (if equipped).
Page 123: Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 3. Pull the sun visor toward the inside rearview mirror to extend it. BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand-by mode when the vehicle is in PARK (or applied PARK brake for Manual transmission). Rear Detection Zones When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is operational.
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 length starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are approximately 10 ft (3 m) beyond the rear bumper of the located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road vehicle.
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed of less than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated.
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtaking/Passing Stationary Objects The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes.
Page 129: Rear Cross Path
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 WARNING! (Continued) system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including reducing the radio volume.
Page 131: Modes Of Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Modes Of Operation Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime Modes Of Operation With Uconnect® System — If When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode, the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appro- Equipped priate side view mirror based on a detected object.
Page 132: General Information
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the system is in RCP, the system shall respond with General Information both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is This vehicle has systems that operate on radio frequency present. Whenever an audible alert is requested, the radio that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications volume is reduced.
Page 133: Uconnect® Phone (Uconnect® 200)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Uconnect® PHONE (Uconnect® 200) For additional information on Uconnect®: • U.S. residents - visit DriveUconnect.com or call 1-877- Uconnect® Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. Uconnect® Phone allows 855-8400. you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using •...
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be Voice Command Button used with the system at a time. The system is available in When you push the Voice Command but- English, Spanish, or French languages. ton you will hear a BEEP.
Page 135: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Operation part of the command when you are asked for it. For example, you can use the compound form voice com- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect® mand “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break the Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect®...
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To activate the Uconnect® Phone, simply push the Phone NOTE: If other phones are present during the pairing button and follow the audible prompts for direc- process make sure they are switched to off or the tions.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • The system will prompt you to say the number you priority. You can pair up to seven mobile phones to your Uconnect® Phone. However, at any given time, want to call. only one mobile phone can be in use, connected to •...
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To call a name from the Uconnect® Phonebook or Uconnect® phonebook or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a name in the phonebook, refer to downloaded Phonebook, follow the procedure in “Call “Add Names to Your Uconnect®...
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 • Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. 2. After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone- “Phonebook New Entry.” book. However, if there is less than 10 contacts in the 3.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, The Uconnect® Phone will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to mobile, or other) that you wish to edit. four associated phone numbers and designations.
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 To delete a Uconnect® phonebook entry using Voice 4. After you enter the name, the Uconnect® Phone will Commands: ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, work, mobile, other, or all. Say the designation you 1.
Page 142: Phone Call Features
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. To call one of the names in the list, push the Voice Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Command button during the playing of the Currently In Progress desired name, and say “Call.” When you receive a call on your cellular phone, you will have the option of Answer, Ignore, or Transfer.
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold Currently In Progress while the second call is in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Between Calls”...
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Conference Call Call Termination When two calls are in progress (one active and one on To end a call in progress: hold): 1. Momentarily push the Phone button. 1. Push and hold the Phone button until you hear a •...
Page 145: Uconnect® Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 • The Uconnect® Phone will call the last number that • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can was dialed from your mobile phone. continue on the Uconnect® Phone for a certain dura- tion, after which the call is automatically transferred NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the from the Uconnect®...
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: After every Uconnect® Phone language change the paired mobile phone to call the emergency number. operation, only the language-specific 32 name phone- This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and book is usable. The paired phone name is not language- Mexico.
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 NOTE: WARNING! • The roadside assistance number dialed is based on the To use your Uconnect® Phone System in an emer- country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-521-2779 gency, your mobile phone must be: for the U.S./Canada, 55-14-3454 for Mexico City and •...
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE certain companies, which time out a little too soon to Command button and say the sequence you wish to work properly with the Uconnect® Phone. enter, followed by the word “Send”. For example, if required to enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 Voice Mail Calling 7 4 6 #), you can push the Voice Command...
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Uconnect® Phone will then send the corresponding Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF phone number associated with the phonebook entry, Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system as tones over the phone. from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect® Phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
Page 150: Advanced Phone Connectivity
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE using Uconnect® Phone. The status is given for network Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF) signal strength, phone battery strength, etc. When you mute the Uconnect® Phone, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 To transfer an ongoing call from your Uconnect® Phone List Paired Mobile Phone Names paired mobile phone to the Uconnect® Phone or vice • Push the Phone button to begin. versa using Voice Command: •...
Page 152: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Select Another Mobile Phone Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones • Push the Phone This feature allows you to select and start using another button to begin. phone paired with the Uconnect® Phone. •...
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Voice Training best results, the Voice Training session should be com- pleted when the vehicle is parked with the engine For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- running, all windows closed, and the blower fan nizing their voice commands or numbers, the Uconnect®...
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Command Performance is maximized under: • Low-To-Medium Blower Setting. Uconnect® Voice Command Tutorial • Low-To-Medium Vehicle Speed. To hear a brief tutorial of the Voice Command features, push the Voice Command button and say “Voice •...
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 • It is not recommended to store similar sounding names • Low Road Noise in the Uconnect® Phonebook. • Smooth Road Surface Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect® Phone Local) • Fully Closed Windows name recognition rate is optimized when the entries are •...
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Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155...
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) home redial language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say Read Messages: “SMS Send” or “Send Message.” If you receive a new text message while your phone is • You can either say the message you wish to send or say connected to Uconnect®...
Page 162: General Information
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 8. Call me • Push the Phone button. 9. Call me later • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say 10. Thanks “Setup, SMS Incoming Message Announcement,” you 11. See You in 15 minutes will then be given a choice to change it.
Page 163: Uconnect® Phone (8.4/8.4N)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 • This device may not cause harmful interference. • Hands Free text messaging (“Send a message to John Smith Mobile”). • This device must accept any interference received, • Redialing last dialed numbers (“Redial”). including interference that may cause undesired op- eration.
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Setting Favorite Contact Phone numbers so they are NOTE: Your phone must be capable of SMS messaging easily accessible on the Main Phone screen. via Bluetooth® for messaging features to work prop- erly.
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 (or paired) mobile phone and one audio device can be WARNING! used with the system at a time. The system is available in English, Spanish, or French languages. Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following all applicable Uconnect®...
Page 166: Operation
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Voice Command button is also used to access 2. Say the individual commands and allow the system to the Voice Commands for the Uconnect® Voice Com- guide you to complete the task. mand features if your vehicle is equipped.
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 form voice command “Search for John Smith,” or you Smith.” For multiple inputs in the same phrase or sen- can break the compound command form into two tence, the system identifies the topic or context and voice commands: “Search Contact”...
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To activate the Uconnect® Phone from idle, simply push NOTE: the Phone button on your steering wheel and say a • You must have Bluetooth® enabled on your mobile command or say “help.” All Uconnect® Phone ses- phone to complete this procedure.
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 • Press the “Add Device” button on the touchscreen. • Search for available devices on your Bluetooth® enabled mobile phone. When prompted on the phone, enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect®...
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pair Additional Mobile Phones 1. Press the “Settings” button from the Phone main screen. 2. Press the “Add Device” button on the touchscreen. 3. Search for available devices on your Bluetooth® en- abled mobile phone. When prompted on the phone, enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect®...
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 NOTE: For phones which are not made a favorite, the NOTE: If there is no device currently connected with the phone priority is determined by the order in which it was system, a pop-up will appear. paired.
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can also use the following VR command to bring up Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device a list of paired audio devices: 1. Press the “Settings” button on the touchscreen. • “Show Paired Phones” 2.
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 3. Press the settings icon button located to the right of the 5. Press the “Make Favorite” button on the touchscreen; device name for a different Phone or Audio Device you will see the chosen device move to the top of the than the currently connected device.
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Automatic download and update of a phone book, if edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans- supported, begins as soon as the Bluetooth® wireless ferred and updated to Uconnect® Phone on the next phone connection is made to the Uconnect®...
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 record. Select an empty entry and press the “+” on that selected entry. When the Options pop-up appears, press “Add from Mobile.” You will then be asked which contact and number to choose from your mo- bile phonebook.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Remove A Favorite 1. To remove a Favorite, select phonebook from the Phone main screen. 2. Next select Favorites on the left side of the screen and then press the “+” Options button on the touchscreen. 3.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Emergency And Towing Assistance The Emergency and Towing Assistance Favorite numbers can only be altered. These cannot be deleted and the names cannot be changed. To change the Emergency or Towing Assistance numbers follow these steps.
Page 178: Phone Call Features
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Mobile Phonebook Phone Call Features • Recent Call Log The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect® Phone if the feature(s) are available and • SMS Message Viewer supported by Bluetooth® on your mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service plan provides three- Dial By Saying A Number way calling, this feature can be accessed through the...
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 3. The Uconnect® Phone will dial the number associated Touch-Tone Number Entry with John Doe, or if there are multiple numbers it will 1. Press the “Phone” button on the touchscreen. ask which number you want to call for John Doe. 2.
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE These can be accessed by pressing the “recent calls” button on the touchscreen on the Phone main screen. You can also push the Phone button and say “Show my incoming calls” from any screen and the Incoming calls will be displayed.
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call from the dialpad, recent calls, SMS Inbox or from the Currently In Progress phonebooks. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Between Calls” in this section. To combine two calls, refer If a call is currently in progress and you have another to “Join Calls”...
Page 182: Uconnect® Phone Features
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Join Calls Call Continuation When two calls are in progress (one active and one on Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the hold), press the “Join Calls” button on the Phone main Uconnect®...
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 • The Uconnect® Phone does slightly lower your If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect® Phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as chances of successfully making a phone call as to that follows: for the mobile phone directly.
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The roadside/towing assistance number dialed is or automated customer service line. Some services re- based on the country where the vehicle is purchased quire immediate response selection. In some instances, (1-800-521-2779 for the U.S./Canada, 55-14-3454 for that may be too quick for use of the Uconnect®...
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 • Pauses, wait or other characters that are supported by entries. For example, if you previously created a Phone- book entry with First and/or Last Name as “Voicemail some phones are not supported over Bluetooth®. Password”, then if you push the Voice Command but- These additional symbols will be ignored in the dialing...
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Response Length Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad It is possible for you to choose between Brief and WARNING! Detailed Voice Response Length. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle 1.
Page 187: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 dialing a number with your connected Bluetooth® mo- Advanced Phone Connectivity bile phone, the audio will be played through your Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone vehicle’s audio system. The Uconnect® Phone will work The Uconnect®...
Page 188: Things You Should Know About Your
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Low-To-Medium Vehicle Speed Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone • Low Road Noise Voice Command • Smooth Road Surface For the best performance: • Fully Closed Windows • Adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least ½ inch •...
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Even though international dialing for most number com- Performance such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness to binations is supported, some shortcut dialing number a large degree rely on the phone and network, and not combinations may not be supported.
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Read Messages: If you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to Uconnect® Phone, an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message. Voice Text List NOTE: Uconnect®...
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Once a message is received and viewed or listened to, you will have the following options: • Send a Reply • Forward • Call Send Messages Using Buttons On The Touchscreen: You can send messages using Uconnect® Phone. To send a new message: 1.
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Send Messages Using Voice Commands: 1. Push the Phone button. 2. After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, say “Send message to John Smith mobile.” 3. After the system prompts you for what message you want to send, say the message you wish to send or say “List.”...
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 4. I can’t talk right now. 17. I’m lost. 5. Call me. 18. See you later. 6. I’ll call you later. Bluetooth® Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the 7.
Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 NOTE: 6. Send dial tones for automated systems is available while a call is active. This is an example that uses a 1. You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your Phonebook Record named “Voicemail Password.”...
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 NOTE: 6. You can replace “4” with any message number shown on the screen. 1. You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your mobile or favorite phone book. You can also say “Send 7.
Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 199: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold VOICE COMMAND (Uconnect® 200) face and underlined in the gray shaded boxes. Voice Command System Operation General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and This Voice Command system allows you to RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or WARNING! (Continued) change commands. This will become helpful once you laws, including laws regarding phone use. Your at- start to learn the options. tention should be focused on safely operating the NOTE: At any time, you can say the words “Cancel”, vehicle.
Page 201: Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Commands Main Menu The Voice Command system understands two types of Start a dialogue by pushing the Voice Command but- commands, Universal commands and Local commands. ton. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the main Universal commands are available at all times.
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Radio AM • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Disc Mode Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc.” In this mode, you To switch to Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) mode, say may say the following commands: “Bluetooth Streaming.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Switch to system setup” – “Save” (to save the memo) – “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Main menu setup” – “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Switch to setup” • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — In this mode, you may say the following commands: During the playback you may push the Voice Com- •...
Page 205: Voice Training
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Voice Training VOICE COMMAND For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect® Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. The Uconnect® Voice Command system allows 1.
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE what can be said based on the context you are in. After WARNING! three consecutive failures of a spoken command the VR session will end. Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following all applicable Pushing the Uconnect®...
Page 207: Uconnect® Voice Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 At any point, if the system does not recognize one of your 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the commands, you will be prompted to repeat it. volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Com- mand system is speaking.
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 NOTE: • You can replace “950 AM” with any other AM or FM frequency, such as “98.7 FM.” • You can replace “80’s on 8” with any other satellite station name received by the radio. •...
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Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 NOTE: • You can replace the album, artist, song, genre, playlist, podcast and audio book names with any correspond- ing names on the current device that is playing. • You can replace “8” with any track on the CD that is currently playing.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 NOTE: • You can replace “NFL” with any league shown on the sports league screen. For example you can say “Show MLB headlines” or “Show PGA headlines.” • You can replace “Headlines” with any menu items shown on a league screen.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 NOTE: • Only available with Navigation equipped vehicles. • You can replace “Player” with “Radio,” “Navigation,” “Phone,” “Climate,” “More” or “Settings.” • Navigation commands only work if equipped with Navigation. • Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and shaded grey.
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 217: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 NOTE: WARNING! • You can also say “Find City,” “Find Favorite,” “Find • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or Play by Category,” “Find Play by Name,” “Find Re- outside of a vehicle.
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch. The seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position is reached.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 Power Lumbar — If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats may be equipped with power lumbar. The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch forward or rearward to increase or decrease the lumbar support.
Page 220: Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Lumbar Switch Front Seat Adjustment Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have On models equipped with manual seats, the adjusting reached the desired position.
Page 221: Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 222: Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped Front Heated Seats — If Equipped The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by The front heated seats control buttons are located within using a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. the Uconnect®...
Page 223: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated seats WARNING! (Continued) to operate. even at low temperatures, especially if used for Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start long periods of time. • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that On models that are equipped with remote start, the insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The RHRs will automatically return to their normal WARNING! position following a rear impact. If the RHRs do not return to their normal position see your authorized The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- dealer immediately.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 WARNING! Do not place items over the top of the Reactive Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the Reactive Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death.
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjust- ment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint. NOTE: To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it can go then push the release button and the adjustment button at the base of each post while pulling the head...
Page 227: Folding Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 Folding Rear Seat WARNING! The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an • A loose head restraint thrown forward in a colli- additional storage area. To fold the rear seatback, pull on sion or hard stop could cause serious injury or the loops located on the upper seatback.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Seatback Loops Folded Rear Seatback After releasing the seatback, it can be folded forward. When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the seatback above the seat strap.
Page 229: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper sta- bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp- erly latched seat could cause serious injury.
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Hood Safety Latch Hood Prop Rod 3. Lift upward on the hood prop rod to release it from the 4. Place the hood prop rod in the hood slot to secure the stowage retainer. hood in the open position.
Page 231: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 CAUTION! (Continued) secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged. WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Page 232: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, interior headlight, parking light and instrument panel light op- lights and fog lights. eration.
Page 233: Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 Headlights On With Wipers (Available With To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in the OFF Automatic Headlights Only) position while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on begins when the headlight switch is turned off.
Page 234: Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control - If Equipped
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If and other obstructions on the windshield or camera Equipped lens will cause the system to function improperly. • To opt out of the Advanced Auto High-Beam Sensitiv- The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control system provides increased forward lighting at night by automat- ity Control (default) and enter Reduced High-Beam...
Page 235: Daytime Running Lights (Drl)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 NOTE: This system will not activate until the vehicle is NOTE: The Daytime Running Lights can be turned on at or above 15 mph (24 km/h). and off using the Uconnect® System, refer to “Uconnect® Settings”...
Page 236: Multifunction Lever
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on. NOTE: The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on. However, selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Page 237: Turn Signals
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 NOTE: • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective.
Page 238: High/Low Beam Switch
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam. Flash-To-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.
Page 239: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 Interior Lights The interior lights come on when a door is opened. To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the interior lights were switched on manually or are on because a door is open.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel Dimmer Door Handle/Ambient Light Dimmer Ambient Light Control — If Equipped Dome Light Position Rotate the right dimmer control upward or downward to Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the increase or decrease the brightness of the instrument second detent to turn on the interior lights.
Page 241: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 Interior Light Defeat (OFF) Rotate the left dimmer control to the extreme bottom “OFF” position. The interior lights will remain off when the doors are open. Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control upward to the first detent.
Page 242: Wiper Operation
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE are four delay settings, which allow you to regulate the CAUTION! (Continued) wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every second • In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch to a maximum of approximately 36 seconds between and allow the wipers to return to the “Park”...
Page 243: Windshield Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer WARNING! pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be used in order to Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield spray the windshield with washer fluid.
Page 244: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be turned on automatically change between an intermittent wipe, slow and off using the Uconnect® System, refer to “Uconnect® wipe and a fast wipe depending on the amount of Settings”...
Page 245: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 • Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles equipped The Rain Sensing system has protective features for the wiper blades and arms. It will not operate under the with Remote Starting system, Rain Sensing wipers are following conditions: not operational when the vehicle is in the remote start mode.
Page 246: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
Page 247: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 The heated steering wheel control button is located WARNING! within the Uconnect® system. You can gain access to the • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin control button through the climate screen or the controls screen.
Page 248: To Activate
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- right side of the steering wheel. tronic Speed Control system has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time.
Page 249: To Set A Desired Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 For Premium Clusters Only WARNING! • When set to analog mode: The red outer line on the Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on speedometer changes from red to white to identify set when not in use is dangerous.
Page 250: To Resume Speed
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will To Resume Speed continue to increase until the button is released, then To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) the new set speed will be established.
Page 251: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 The speed decrement shown is dependant on the chosen To Accelerate For Passing speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h): Push the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. U.S.
Page 252: Parksense® Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® will retain the last system state (enabled or WARNING! disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is changed to the ON/RUN position. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed.
Page 253: Parksense® Warning Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 ParkSense® Warning Display The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected from the Uconnect® System. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understand- ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. The ParkSense®...
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If an obstacle is detected in the center rear region, the display will show a single solid arc in the center rear region and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 One-Half Second Tone Slow Tone...
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Slow Tone Fast Tone...
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 Fast Tone Fast Tone...
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Continuous Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 WARNING ALERTS Rear Greater 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than Distance than (200-150 cm) (150-120 cm) (120-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (in/cm) 79 in (30 cm) (200 cm) Audible...
Page 260: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled using the Uconnect® System. The available choices are: Off, Sound During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense® Rear Park Only, or Sound and Display.
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction and then cycle the ignition. If the message continues to appear, see an authorized dealer. ParkSense Unavailable Service Required The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist system will be auto- matically disabled when there are faulted conditions outside of the ParkSense®...
Page 262: Cleaning The Parksense® System
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKSENSE SYSTEM DISABLED message. Cleaning The ParkSense® System “PARKSENSE SYSTEM DISABLED” appears in the DID, Clean the ParkSense® sensors with water, car wash soap cycle the ignition. If the message appears again, see an and a soft cloth.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE causing the “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE position and ParkSense® is turned OFF, the DID will REQUIRED” message to be displayed in the DID. display “PARKSENSE OFF” message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.
Page 264: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem- • Drivers must be careful when backing up even bly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false when using ParkSense®. Always check carefully indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear Fixed guide lines are overlaid on the image to illustrate camera mode is exited and the last selected touchscreen the width of the vehicle. appears again.
Page 266: Overhead Console
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be Drivers must be careful when backing up even when driven slowly when using ParkView® to be able to using the ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera. Always stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
Page 267: Front Map/Reading Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 Overhead Console Front Map/Reading Lights Front Map/Reading Lights The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light is pushed.
Page 268: Sunglass Bin Door
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunglass Bin Door GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED At the front of the console a compartment is provided for HomeLink® replaces up to three remote controls (hand- the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage ment access is a “push/push”...
Page 269: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink® system.
Page 270: Programming A Rolling Code
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 Firmly push and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices program while keeping the HomeLink®...
Page 272: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 (Rolling Code) cm) away from the HomeLink® button you would like to program while keeping the HomeLink® indicator To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, light in view.
Page 273: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 • To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, Canadian/Gate Operator Programming repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT For programming transmitters in Canada/United States erase the channels. that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after several seconds of transmission.
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 NOTE: cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- program while keeping the HomeLink® indicator ming is complete and the garage door/device should light in view.
Page 275: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink® button until To do this, push and hold the two outside buttons for 20 the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all not release the button.
Page 276: General Information
274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you have any problems, or require assistance, please WARNING! (Continued) call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener without HomeLink.com for information or assistance. these safety features.
Page 277: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 NOTE: • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
Page 278: Opening Sunroof - Express
276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! (Continued) Push the switch rearward and release it within one-half accessible to children. Do not leave the ignition of second. The sunroof and sunshade will open automati- a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in cally from any position.
Page 279: Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled.
Page 280: Sunshade Operation
278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunshade Operation Sunroof Maintenance The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. the glass panel. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS —...
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. •...
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Underhood Fuses (Power Outlet Fuses) Center Console Outlet 1 — F84 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter 2 — F30 Fuse 20 A Yellow Center Console Outlet...
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
Page 284: Cupholders
282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- sory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage. CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the center console forward...
Page 285: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 convenient access to beverage cans or bottles while STORAGE maintaining a resting place for the rear occupant’s el- Glove Compartment bows. The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Pull on the release handle to open the glove compartment.
Page 286: Console Features
284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opened Glove Compartment Center Console Console Features Pull upward on the release handle, located on the front of the armrest, to open the storage compartment. An open storage area, or cubby bin, is located in the center console forward of the shift lever.
Page 287: Door Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision. Door Storage The door panels contain storage areas. Front Door Trim Storage...
Page 288: Rear Seat Armrest Storage - If Equipped
286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Door Trim Storage Rear Armrest Storage Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped For rear passengers there is a storage bin located in the armrest. Lift upward on the latch to open the storage compartment.
Page 289: Cargo Area Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Area — 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling the seatback loops between the seatbacks and the bolsters. When the seats are folded down, they provide a continu- ous, nearly-flat extension of the load floor.
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper sta- bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp- erly latched seat could cause serious injury.
Page 291: Ski Pass-Through
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 Ski Pass-Through WARNING! There is a ski pass-through door located behind the rear The weight and position of cargo and passengers can seat armrest that allows longer items, such as snow skis, change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle to be stored in the rear cargo area.
Page 292: Rear Window Features
290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: The rear window defroster button is located on • Use care when washing the inside of the rear the climate control.
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..294 DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY DID ..322 ▫ Four Button DID — If Equipped ...323 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER —...
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..357 iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL WITH Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED ..370 ▫ Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD ▫...
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 ▫ Uconnect® 8.4 Climate Controls — If RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES ......379 Equipped .
Page 296: Instrument Panel Features
294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Demister 5 — Glove Compartment 9 — Trunk Release 2 — Outlet 6 — Climate Control Hard Controls/ 10 — Hood Release Uconnect® System Hard Controls 3 — Instrument Cluster 7 —...
Page 297: Instrument Cluster - Base (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE (EVIC) Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Equipped...
Page 298: Instrument Cluster - Premium
296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM ANALOG (DID) Driver Information Display (DID) Equipped...
Page 299: Instrument Cluster - Premium
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM DIGITAL (DID) Driver Information Display (DID) Equipped...
Page 300: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- 1. Tachometer nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as This gauge measures engine revolutions-per-minute possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- CAUTION! (Continued) quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera- When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- tion or sensor damage may result when using re- tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure placement equipment that is not of the same size, as intended.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check CAUTION! (Continued) for a defective outside light bulb. drops back into the normal range. If the pointer 4. Temperature Gauge — If Equipped remains on the “H” and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately and call an autho- The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- rized dealer for service.
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 5. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ NOTE: Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator momentarily each time the ignition switch is placed Light”...
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped For vehicles equipped with a premium cluster this indi- cator will display in the DID. Refer to ”Driver Informa- This indicator will illuminate when the front tion Display (DID) — If Equipped” for further fog lights are on.
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop. Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic 10.
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is It will take longer to stop the vehicle.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 14. Power Steering System Warning your vehicle may require towing. The light will come on when the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN position This light is used to manage the electrical and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not warning of the EPS (Power Steering System).
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped 20. Low Fuel Light This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security (11.0 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly fuel is added.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 technician should leave the odometer reading the same cluster. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, (EVIC)” in this section for further information. then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must NOTE: You must apply the brakes before shifting from be placed in the door jamb stating what the odometer...
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL charging system is experiencing a problem. See your 25. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light local authorized dealer to obtain service immediately. This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System Refer to “Jump Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In (ABS).
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 26. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) CAUTION! The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator an Onboard Diagnostic system, called OBD, that Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine monitors engine and automatic transmission con- control system.
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 27. Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If WARNING! Equipped If you continue operating the vehicle when the This light indicates that the transmission fluid Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi- temperature is running hot. This may occur nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in with severe usage, such as trailer towing.
Page 313: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 29. Electronic Speed Control Indicator Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale). Refer to • Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator “Driver Information Display (DID)” in this section for further information. This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is ON.
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The main display area will normally display the main of this message type are Turn Signal On (if a turn signal menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main is left on) and Lights On (if driver leaves the vehicle). menu.
Page 315: Two Button Evic - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 Two Button EVIC — If Equipped This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pushing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: • Odometer •...
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • UP Arrow Button The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering Push and release the UP arrow button to scroll wheel: upward through the main menus (Odometer, Digital Vehicle Speed, Trip Info, Range To Empty, Average Fuel Economy, Current Fuel Economy, Stored Messages, Settings).
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 • Key Fob Damaged • Service Air Bag Warning Light • Key In Ignition • Washer Fluid Low • Left Turn Signal Out • Parking Brake Engaged • Right Turn Signal Out • Brake Fluid Low •...
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Oil Temperature Hot • Cruise Set To XXX km/h • Check Fuel Cap • Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled • Oil Change Due • Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled • Service Tire Pressure System • Front Seatbelts Unbuckled •...
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 • Remote Start Aborted Too Cold • Stored Messages • Remote Start Active Push Start Button • Oil Life • Settings EVIC Main Menu To navigate through the main menu features push and NOTE: For features in the EVIC that can be reset (Aver- release the UP arrow button once for each menu item.
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the UP buttons to cycle through all the Trip Com- Resetting A Trip Info Function puter functions. To Reset any of the three Trip Info functions, select the function you want to reset using the UP button. Push the The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- RIGHT arrow button until the feature display zero.
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the Oil Life LOW FUEL text and a new RTE value will display. This feature shows oil life percentage. Holding the RIGHT arrow button will reset the Oil Life to 100%. At Average Fuel Economy 5% Oil Life, a ”Change Oil Message”...
Page 322: Oil Change Indicator
320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If the Tire Pressure System requires service, Service Push and release the UP arrow button until the Language TPM System is displayed. Tire Pressure is an informa- is displayed, then push and release the Right arrow tion only function and cannot be reset.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after Using The EVIC Menu performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the Vehicles Equipped With Passive Entry following procedure. • Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 324: Driver Information Display Did
322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Push and release the UP arrow button to scroll The main display area will normally display the main downward through the main menu to “Vehicle menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main Info”.
Page 325: Four Button Did - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 • Unstored Messages Four Button DID — If Equipped This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the information by pushing the switches mounted on the condition that activated the message is cleared.
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Driver Information Display DID Cluster DID Steering Wheel Buttons (Four–Button DID Controls) The system allows the driver to select information by • UP Arrow Button pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel: Push and release the UP arrow button to scroll upward through the main menu and sub- NOTE: Engine must be running to navigate through the menus (Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Stored...
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 • DOWN Arrow Button DID Displays The DID displays are located in the center portion of the Push and release the DOWN arrow button to cluster and consists of the follow sections: scroll downward through the main menu and sub-menus (Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Stored Messages, Screen Set Up).
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2 — Main Screen — The inner ring of the display will DID Messages illuminate in grey under normal conditions, yellow for • Front Seatbelts Unbuckled non critical warnings, red for critical warnings and white •...
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 • Cruise Off • Left Turn Signal Light Out • Cruise Ready • Turn Signal On • Cruise Set To XXX MPH • Vehicle Not In Park • Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate Tire to •...
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Remote Start Disabled Start to Reset • Automatic Unavailable Use Autostick Service Req. • Service Airbag System • Transmission Getting Hot Press Brake • Service Airbag Warning Light • Trans. Hot Stop Safely Shift to Park Wait to Cool •...
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 DID Yellow Telltales If this telltale turns on, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and This area will show reconfigurable yellow caution tell- run the engine at idle or faster until the light turns off. tales.
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Charging System Telltale DID Red Telltales This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These This telltale shows the status of the electrical telltales include: charging system. If the telltale stays on or comes on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non- •...
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 • If a problem is detected, the telltale will come on while • If the telltale turns on while driving, safely pull over the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is off.
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DID Green Telltales Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Analog or Digital display icon is highlighted in the • Electronic Speed Control SET DID. Push and release the RIGHT arrow button to change This telltale will illuminate green when the the display between analog and digital.
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 Vehicle Info Fuel Economy Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Vehicle Info icon is highlighted button until the Fuel Economy icon is high- in the DID.
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fuel Economy Analog Display Fuel Economy Digital Display The DID has the capability of displaying an interactive flower through the Fuel Economy sub-menu which will add one flower petal for every 2.5 Miles Per Gallon (MPG) (1.06 km per liter (km/l) increment.
Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 Fuel Economy MPG Flower Analog Display Fuel Economy MPG Flower Digital Display...
Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip A Trip B Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Trip A icon/title is highlighted button until the Trip B icon/title is highlighted in the DID.
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 Stored Messages Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Screen Setup display icon is highlighted in the DID. Push and release the RIGHT arrow button to enter the Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow Screen Setup submenu.
Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Upper Left NOTE: The Screen Setup items are only available at speeds less than 5 mph (8 km/h). All other menu items are None not active when in Screen Setup. If the vehicle is shifted Compass into gear, this feature is locked out and the main screen will display “Screen Setup Unavailable While In Motion”.
Page 341: Oil Change Indicator
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 Time Outside Temp Range To Empty (RTE) Time • Restore To Defaults (Restores All Settings To De- Average MPG fault Settings) Current MPG Cancel Trip A Okay Trip B Oil Change Indicator • Lower Left •...
Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Unless reset, this message will continue to display Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do position or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position not start the engine).
Page 343: Uconnect® Settings
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 • Push and hold the RIGHT • Push and release the UP arrow button for one or DOWN arrow second to reset the gauge and numeric display to button to exit the DID screen. 100% for ”Oil Life.” NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you •...
Page 344: Buttons On The Touchscreen
342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL menus and change settings (i.e., 30, 60, 90), press the Doors & Locks, Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start, Engine center of the control knob one or more times to select or Off Operation, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/Bluetooth change a setting (i.e., ON, OFF).
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 Display point on the scale between the + and – buttons on the touchscreens. Then press the back arrow button on the After pressing the Display button on the touchscreen the touchscreen. following settings will be available. •...
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL until a check-mark appears next to the language, show- showing that setting has been selected. Press the back ing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been unchecked. To make your selection press the “+” or “–” selected. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen buttons on the touchscreen to adjust the hours up or to return to the previous menu.
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Park Assist — If Equipped or 24hrs setting, indicating that the setting has been selected. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind to return to the previous menu. the vehicle when the transmission shift lever is in RE- •...
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 mode is activated, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as an caution note to “check entire surroundings” across the audible alert when the turn signal is on.
Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Lights desired time interval. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu. After pressing the Lights button on the touchscreen the • Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped following settings will be available. •...
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the selected. To make your selection, press the Flash Lamps back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the with Lock button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark previous menu.
Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Flash Lights With Lock • Sound Horn With Remote Start When this feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote the remote start is activated.
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 NOTE: If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of Key Fob back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the Unlocks, all doors will unlock no matter which Passive previous menu. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in Entry equipped door handle is grasped.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Horn With Remote Start Engine Off Options After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when touchscreen the following settings will be available. the remote start is activated. To make your selection, press the Sound Horn With Remote Start button on the •...
Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 Delay status press the “+” or “–” button on the touch- NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of screen to select your desired time interval. Press the back the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous Laptops and Radar Detectors.
Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Perform Compass Calibration • Balance/Fade Press the Calibration button on the touchscreen to change When in this display you may adjust the Balance and this setting. This compass is self-calibrating, which elimi- Fade settings. nates the need to manually reset the compass.
Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 • Paired Devices press the Off, 1, 2 or 3 button on the touchscreen. Then press the back arrow button on the touchscreen. This feature shows which phones are paired to the • Music Info Cleanup Phone/Bluetooth®...
Page 358: Uconnect® 200 - Am/Fm Stereo Radio
356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Subscription Information Uconnect® 200 — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SiriusXM New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free RADIO limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio with your radio. Following the expiration of the free services, it will be necessary to access the information on the Subscription Information screen in order to re- subscribe.
Page 359: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Push the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or listenable station in AM/FM mode. Push the right ACC position to operate the radio. switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down.
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. After adjusting the hours, push the right side ENTER/ INFO Button BROWSE control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Push the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call will highlight. letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 Setting The Bass, Mid Range, Treble, Balance Or Push the ENTER/BROWSE button a second time and Fade MID RANGE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to To set the Bass, Mid Range, Treble, Balance or Fade decrease the mid-range tones.
Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the BACK button to exit Bass, Mid Range, Treble, ENTER/BROWSE button to set the minutes. The min- Balance or Fade. utes will highlight. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Push the ENTER/ MENU Button BROWSE button to save time change.
Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 will continue to cycle through the same song until ENTER/BROWSE button to set the minutes. The min- repeat is turned Off. Repeat will be turned off once one utes will highlight. Adjust the minutes using the right for the following conditions are met: 1) The source is side TUNE/SCROLL control knob.
Page 364: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To Set The Pushbutton Memory Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, push and hold the but- NOTE: ton (1–5) you wish to lock onto this station for three •...
Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode SEEK Button and begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 366: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Shuffle (SHFL) And Repeat (RPT) Notes On Playing MP3 Files This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 random order to provide an interesting change of pace. file recording media and formats are limited.
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 • Level 2: 31 (including a separator . and a three- The radio uses the following limits for file systems: character extension) • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 Multi-session disc formats are supported by the radio. •...
Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not following table are supported.
Page 369: Enter/Browse Button (Cd Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 • Number of files and folders - Loading times will INFO Button (CD Mode For MP3/WMA Play) increase with more files and folders Pushing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Name, and Folder Name (if available).
Page 370: Operation Instructions - Universal Serial Bus
368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pushing the PLAYER button will change the mode to Pressing the PLAYER button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the AUX jack is connected. USB when an iPod® or external USB drive is connected. Pressing the ENTER/BROWSE button while in USB NOTE: mode will bring up a list of available categories within...
Page 371: Cd Player - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 CD PLAYER — IF EQUIPPED The single disc CD player is located in the center console. NOTE: • The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position before the CD player will operate. •...
Page 372: Cd Player Operating Instructions
370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player Operating Instructions Uconnect® — If Equipped If equipped with Uconnect® 8.4, refer to the Uconnect® Loading 8.4 manual for further information. To insert disc into the player, follow the instructions shown: iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL WITH Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND —...
Page 373: Connecting The Ipod® Or External Usb Device
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device Use the connection cable to connect an iPod® or external USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port which is located in the center console. Center Console USB/AUX Connector Port Cable Routing Center Console USB/AUX Connector Port...
Page 374: Using This Feature
372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The center console will have a position where the NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis- iPod® or consumer electronic audio device cable can be charged, it may not communicate with the iPod®/USB/ routed through without damaging the cable when clos- MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained.
Page 375: Controlling The Ipod® Or External Usb Device
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 • Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons playing a track, skips to the next track or push the button and say Next Track. To enter the iPod®/USB/MP3 control mode and access a •...
Page 376: List Or Browse Mode
374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL button during play mode will jump to the next track in with Voice Commands, push the VR button, wait the list, or push the VR button and say Next or for the beep, and say “Shuffle On” or “Shuffle Off.” Previous Track.
Page 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 • Pushing a PRESET button will display the current list letters of the item being browsed. If letters do not have on the top line and the first item in that list on the items they will not be shown, “_” will be shown in second line.
Page 378: Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (Btsa)
376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons CAUTION! (Continued) To enter BTSA mode, push either “AUX” button on the • Placing items on the iPod® or external USB device, radio or push the VR button and say “Bluetooth or connections to the iPod®...
Page 379: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS Uconnect® phone system to list the audio devices. The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to Next Track access the switches.
Page 380: Radio Operation
378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL mode of the sound system. Pushing the top of the rocker The button located in the center of the left-hand control switch will increase the volume, and pushing the bottom will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
Page 381: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc, it may be damaged (e.g., scratched, reflective coat- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following ing removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) precautions: oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 382: Climate Controls
380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. This system can be operated through either the controls on the instrument panel or through the Uconnect® 8.4 system display if equipped.
Page 383 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 • Recirculated air is not allowed in Defrost modes. If 2. Recirculation Control the Recirculation button is pushed while in this Pushing the Recirculation Control button will temporar- mode, the LED indicator will flash several times then ily put the system in recirculation mode.
Page 384 382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ECONOMY MODE NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the A/C condenser If economy mode is desired, push the A/C button to located in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt turn OFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor.
Page 385 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 • Mix NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be aimed so that they are directed toward the rear seat passengers Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and for maximum airflow to the rear. side window demist outlets.
Page 386 384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. Electronic Rear Window Defrost CAUTION! Push this button to turn on the rear window defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indica- the heating elements: tor in the button will illuminate when the rear window •...
Page 387: Uconnect® 8.4 Climate Controls - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 Uconnect® 8.4 Climate Controls — If Equipped Buttons On The Touchscreen Buttons On The Faceplate Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the Uconnect® 8.4 system screen. The buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect®...
Page 388 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Buttons On 4. AUTO Operation Button The Faceplate And Buttons On The Touchscreen) Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by 1. MAX A/C Button adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch between Press to change the current setting, the indicator illumi- manual mode and automatic modes.
Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 6. Rear Defrost Button CAUTION! (Continued) Press and release this button to turn on the rear window • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). window cleaners on the interior surface of the An indicator will illuminate when the rear window window.
Page 390 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 8. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button 10. Blower Control Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air Provides the passenger with independent temperature forced through the climate system. There are seven control. Press the button on the faceplate for cooler blower speeds available.
Page 391 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 11. Modes NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con- ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air warmer air from the floor outlets. comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets.
Page 392: Climate Control Functions
390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: In Sync mode, this button will also automatically button to turn off the air conditioning and manually adjust the passenger temperature setting at the same adjust the blower and airflow mode settings. time. NOTE: 14.
Page 393: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the NOTE: In cold weather, use of recirculation mode may prior settings. The button on the touchscreen illuminates lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation when MAX A/C is ON. feature may be unavailable (button on touchscreen greyed out) if conditions exist that could create fogging In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position can be...
Page 394 392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric 2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and pas- units by selecting the US/M customer-programmable senger temperature control buttons. Once the desired feature.
Page 395: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 The operator can also select the direction of the airflow coolant that meets the requirements of FCA Material by selecting one of the available mode settings. A/C Standard MS.90032 and 50% water is recommended. operation and Recirculation control can also be manually Refer to “Maintenance Procedures”...
Page 396 394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Window Fogging Outside Air Intake Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they windshield and provide sufficient heating.
Page 397 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 Operating Tips Chart...
Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Turbocharger “Cool Down” — If Equipped . . .405 STARTING PROCEDURES ....401 ▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ..401 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER —...
Page 400 398 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (2.0L And ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM ..440 2.4L Engine Only — 6F24) ....423 ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ... .440 AUTOSTICK .
Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ..464 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS ..478 ▫ Tire Pressure ......464 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) .
Page 402 400 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Materials Added To Fuel ....490 ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ....500 ▫...
Page 403: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 401 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. A child could operate power windows, other con- trols, or move the vehicle.
Page 404: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
402 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission — If Equipped Normal Starting The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button position before you can start the engine. Press the brake 1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL. pedal before shifting to any driving gear.
Page 405 STARTING AND OPERATING 403 To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN START/STOP Button (engine not running) position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 1.
Page 406: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
404 STARTING AND OPERATING • Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time 1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to the battery to place the ignition to the RUN position (EVIC/DID to ensure a full battery charge during the crank cycle. will display “ON/RUN”).
Page 407: If Engine Fails To Start
STARTING AND OPERATING 405 If Engine Fails To Start CAUTION! If the engine fails to start after you have followed the To prevent damage to the starter, do not continuously Normal Starting or Extreme Cold Weather procedure, crank the engine for more than 25 seconds at a time. and has not experienced an extended park condition as Wait 60 seconds before trying again.
Page 408: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
406 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED 3. Pull the cord to the front of the vehicle and plug it into a grounded, three-wire extension cord. The engine block heater warms the engine and permits quicker starts in cold weather. 4.
Page 409: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 407 WARNING! CAUTION! Remember to disconnect the engine block heater Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt pedal, or attempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with the electrical cord could cause electrocution.
Page 410: Downshifting
408 STARTING AND OPERATING Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds vehicle speeds listed for acceleration. When heavily loaded or pulling a trailer, these recommended up-shift To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for fuel speeds may not apply. economy and performance, it should be upshifted as listed in the recommended shift speed chart.
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Failure to follow the maximum recommended • Skipping gears and downshifting into lower gears downshifting speeds may cause the engine damage at higher vehicle speeds can damage the engine and/or damage the clutch, even if the clutch pedal and clutch systems, Any attempt to shift into lower is pressed.
Page 412: Equipped
410 STARTING AND OPERATING Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H) Gear Selection 6 to 5 5 to 4 4 to 3 3 to 2 2 to 1 Maximum 80 (129) 70 (113) 50 (81) 30 (48) 15 (24) Speed AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —...
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal while WARNING! (Continued) shifting out of PARK. turn the engine OFF, and remove the Key Fob. When the ignition is in the LOCK/OFF (key re- WARNING! moval) position, the transmission is locked in •...
Page 414: Key Ignition Park Interlock
412 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the WARNING! (Continued) Key Fob in the ignition switch to warn you that this • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or safety feature is inoperable.
Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 PARK (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock Sys- The transmission shift lever has PARK, REVERSE, NEU- tem” in this section). To drive, press the lock button on TRAL, DRIVE, and AutoStick (+/-) shift positions. the front of the shift lever and move the shift lever from Manual shifts can be made using the AutoStick shift PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.
Page 416 414 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold. PARK (P) This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission.
Page 417 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If parking brake. Always apply the parking brake your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure number of reasons. A child or others could be those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, seriously or fatally injured. Children should be you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal running.
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 REVERSE (R) CAUTION! (Continued) This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete lever could result. stop. •...
Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING transmission. Therefore, you should become familiar CAUTION! with some of the normal operational characteristics of this transmission: Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause • During low-speed driving conditions in first gear, severe transmission damage.
Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 • When stopped on an incline, always use the brakes to During extremely cold temperatures, the transmission hold the vehicle in place. On steep inclines, Hill Start will not operate if the oil temperature is -22°F (-30°C) or Assist (HSA) will temporarily hold the car in position below.
Page 422 420 STARTING AND OPERATING MESSAGE DESCRIPTION GEAR NOT AVAILABLE In AutoStick mode, the gear selected by the driver is not available due to a fault condition. See your authorized dealer for diagnosis and service. SHIFT NOT ALLOWED The gear position requested by the driver is currently blocked. This oc- curs if: REVERSE is requested while moving (at 6 mph [10 km/h] or faster), if DRIVE is requested while moving backwards (at 6 mph [10 km/h] or faster), or if (in AutoStick mode) a DOWNSHIFT is re-...
Page 423 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 MESSAGE DESCRIPTION AUTOMATIC MODE NOT The transmission is unable to shift itself automatically, due to a fault con- AVAILABLE dition. Use the AutoStick mode to shift the transmission manually. See your authorized dealer for diagnosis and service. REDUCE GEAR CHANGES The transmission pump is overheating.
Page 424 422 STARTING AND OPERATING MESSAGE DESCRIPTION SERVICE SHIFTER A shift lever fault has been detected. See your authorized dealer for diag- nosis and service. ENGAGE PARK BRAKE The sensor that confirms PARK engagement is not functioning properly. Engage the parking brake to ensure that the vehicle will not roll when in PARK.
Page 425: L Engine Only - 6F24)
STARTING AND OPERATING 423 5. Restart the engine. PARK (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock Sys- tem” in this section). To drive, push the lock button on 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no the front of the shift lever and move the shift lever from longer detected, the transmission will return to normal PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.
Page 426 424 STARTING AND OPERATING information). Toggling the shift lever rearward (+) or NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to forward (-) while in the AutoStick position (beside the allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. DRIVE position) will manually select the transmission This is especially important when the engine is cold.
Page 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If parking brake. Always apply the parking brake your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
Page 428 426 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, (or position, the transmission is locked in PARK, secur- ing the vehicle against unwanted movement. in a location accessible to children) and do not •...
Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 The following indicators should be used to ensure that NEUTRAL (N) you have engaged the transmission into the PARK posi- Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged tion: periods with the engine running. The engine may be •...
Page 430 428 STARTING AND OPERATING control (refer to “AutoStick” in this section for further CAUTION! (Continued) information) to select a lower gear. Under these condi- severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational tions, using a lower gear will improve performance and Towing” in “Starting And Operating” and “Towing A extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting Disabled Vehicle”...
Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 speed. Normal operation will resume once the transmis- 2. Shift the transmission into PARK. sion temperature has risen to a suitable level. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. Transmission Limp Home Mode 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. Transmission function is monitored electronically for 5.
Page 432: Autostick
430 STARTING AND OPERATING Overdrive Operation A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- cally at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly The automatic transmission includes an electronically different feeling or response during normal operation in controlled Overdrive (sixth gear). The transmission will the upper gears.
Page 433: Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 431 • For all models except GT, the transmission will auto- can also provide you with more control during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, matically upshift when necessary to prevent engine and many other situations. over-speed.
Page 434: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
432 STARTING AND OPERATING • If a requested downshift would cause the engine to WARNING! over-speed, that shift will not occur. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a • Avoid using speed control when AutoStick is engaged. slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their •...
Page 435: Traction
STARTING AND OPERATING 433 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. WARNING! 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. become visible. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the 4.
Page 436: Flowing/Rising Water
434 STARTING AND OPERATING Flowing/Rising Water WARNING! • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- WARNING! cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph Do not drive on or across a road or path where water (8 km/h) when driving through standing water. is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
Page 437: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited standing water that is deeper than the bottom of Warranty. the tire rims mounted on the vehicle. • Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can •...
Page 438 436 STARTING AND OPERATING 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”...
Page 439 STARTING AND OPERATING 437 of PARK. The parking brake should always be applied WARNING! (Continued) whenever the driver is not in the vehicle. • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children), and do not WARNING! leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with •...
Page 440: Brake System
438 STARTING AND OPERATING hydraulic system, the “Brake Warning Light” will turn on CAUTION! as the brake fluid level drops in the master cylinder. If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the In the event power assist is lost for any reason (i.e., parking brake released, a brake system malfunction repeated brake applications with the engine OFF) the is indicated.
Page 441: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! performance or vehicle stability during braking Continued operation with reduced assist could pose may occur. It will take you longer to stop the a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be vehicle or will make your vehicle harder to control.
Page 442: Electronic Brake Control System
440 STARTING AND OPERATING extreme steering maneuvers may have occurred, which ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM caused an over temperature condition in the power Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic steering system. You will lose power steering assistance brake control system. This system includes Anti-Lock momentarily until the over temperature condition no Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Traction longer exists.
Page 443 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 related motor noises. These noises are the system per- WARNING! forming its self-check cycle to ensure that the ABS is • The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equip- working properly. This self-check occurs each time the vehicle is started and accelerated past 6 mph (10 km/h). ment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or high output ABS is activated during braking under certain road or...
Page 444 442 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- The “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” moni- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase tors the ABS. The light will turn on when the braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded ignition switch is turned to the ON position by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or...
Page 445: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 443 If both the “Brake System Warning Light” and the “ABS WARNING! Warning Light” remain on, the ABS and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not functioning. BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from Immediate repair to the ABS system is required.
Page 446: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
444 STARTING AND OPERATING differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than during severe or evasive driving maneuvers. It cannot the other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as road wheel.
Page 447: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) WARNING! TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- • TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Always sively swaying trailer. TSC activates automatically once use caution when towing a trailer and follow the the excessively swaying trailer is recognized.
Page 448 446 STARTING AND OPERATING during this short period of time, the system will release 5. Engage park brake. brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill. The 6. Start engine and wait for ESC OFF lamp to turn off. system will release brake pressure in proportion to the amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in 7.
Page 449 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 HSA Activation Criteria WARNING! The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded activate: vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, when the system • Vehicle must be stopped. will not activate and slight rolling may occur.
Page 450: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
448 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The HSA system may also be turned on and off WARNING! (Continued) if the vehicle is equipped with the Electronic Vehicle brake pedal is released there may not be enough Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display brake pressure to hold the vehicle and trailer on a (DID).
Page 451 STARTING AND OPERATING 449 • Over-steer - when the vehicle is turning more than WARNING! (Continued) appropriate for the steering wheel position. exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which • Under-steer - when the vehicle is turning less than could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of appropriate for the steering wheel position.
Page 452 450 STARTING AND OPERATING momentarily push the “ESC Off” button and the “ESC NOTE: When driving with snow chains, or when starting Off Indicator Light” will illuminate. To turn the ESC on off in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to again, momentarily push the “ESC Off”...
Page 453 STARTING AND OPERATING 451 Yaw control, traction control, and trailer sway control. If NOTE: the lamp remains solid under normal driving conditions, • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC your vehicle should be serviced at an authorized dealer. Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 454: Tire Safety Information
452 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Off Indicator Light TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings The “ESC OFF Indicator Light” indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is partially off. In some cases, when accelerating from stop on steep grades, it may be beneficial to turn off ESC. Once the grade ascent is complete, ESC can be turned on again.
Page 455 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary NOTE: emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into design standards.
Page 456 454 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
Page 457 STARTING AND OPERATING 455 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index – A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol – A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions –...
Page 458: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
456 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 459: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) – 01 means the year 2001 – Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured.
Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING Term Definition Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire. The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall. Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire inflation pressure Pressure as shown on the tire placard.
Page 461: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Example Tire Placard Location (Door)
Page 462 460 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar) Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry. 3.
Page 463 STARTING AND OPERATING 461 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or spare tires. XXX kg” on the Tire and Loading Information placard. The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and Loading trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed...
Page 464 462 STARTING AND OPERATING • For the following example, the combined weight of amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 lbs (68 kg) = 750 lbs occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs (340 kg), and 1400 lbs (635 kg) –...
Page 465 STARTING AND OPERATING 463...
Page 466: Tires - General Information
464 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 467: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 465 Fuel Economy WARNING! (Continued) Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle resulting in higher fuel consumption. to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
Page 468 466 STARTING AND OPERATING At least once a month: mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire side- pocket-type pressure gauge.
Page 469: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 467 Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) WARNING! during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous.
Page 470: Tire Types
468 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Repair Tire Types If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it All Season Tires — If Equipped meets the following criteria: All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring, • The tire has not been driven on when flat. Summer, Fall and Winter).
Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or Snow Tires mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may during the Winter.
Page 472: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
470 STARTING AND OPERATING While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid See the tire pressure monitoring section for more infor- and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be mation. poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- Spare Tires —...
Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equip- of your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled rotation for your vehicle.
Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING Full Size Spare — If Equipped your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. first opportunity. This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Page 475: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 473 Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or to help you in determining when your tires should be for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- replaced.
Page 476: Life Of Tire
474 STARTING AND OPERATING • Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced becomes a 1/16 of an inch (2 mm).
Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu- you may have on tire specifications or capability. Failure facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva- to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect lent to the originals in size, quality and performance the safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
Page 478: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
476 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) WARNING! (Continued) Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard capacity, other than what was originally equipped against damage.
Page 479 STARTING AND OPERATING 477 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Install device as tightly as possible and then re- Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow) tighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km). between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable •...
Page 480: Tire Rotation Recommendations
478 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at does not apply to some directional tires that must not be different loads and perform different steering, driving, reversed.
Page 481: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the limit for any reason, including low temperature effects, or driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- natural pressure loss through the tire.
Page 482 480 STARTING AND OPERATING For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure • The TPMS has been optimized for the original of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), equipment tires and wheels.
Page 483: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 correct tire pressure using an accurate tire gauge, even CAUTION! (Continued) if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger stem, which could damage the Tire Pressure Moni- illumination of the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale toring Sensor. Light.
Page 484 482 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the value. The recommended cold placard pressure value is tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle regularly the pressure value in the Inflate Tire to XX message and to maintain the proper pressure.
Page 485 STARTING AND OPERATING 483 Light will turn off when the fault condition no longer 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road exists. A system fault can occur with any of the following tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warn- scenarios: ing limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light...
Page 486: Premium System - If Equipped
484 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and The TPMS consists of the following components: reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare • Receiver Module tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire •...
Page 487 STARTING AND OPERATING 485 displayed in a different color. The recommended cold Service TPMS Message placard pressure inflation value is the pressure value The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on displayed in the Inflate Tire to XX message displayed in and off for 75 seconds, and then remain on solid when a the EVIC/DID.
Page 488 486 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the will still turn ON due to the low tire. The “Inflate Tire TPM sensors.
Page 489: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare following licenses: tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire United States KR55WY9012 Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF, as...
Page 490: 2.0L And 2.4L Engine
488 STARTING AND OPERATING 2.0L And 2.4L Engine and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer recom- mends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC speci- fications if they are available. This engine is designed to meet all emis- sions regulations and provide excellent Reformulated Gasoline fuel economy and performance when us- Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner...
Page 491: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 489 E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles CAUTION! Non-Flex Fuel (FFV) vehicles are compatible with gaso- DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- line containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these ethanol content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
Page 492: Mmt In Gasoline
490 STARTING AND OPERATING To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, E-85 perform the following: therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether the gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal •...
Page 493: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 491 Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentrations performance: of methanol.
Page 494: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
492 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- WARNING! tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon conditions repaired promptly.
Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 3. Remove the fuel filler cap and hang cap by tether on fill door to prevent damage to body side. Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) 1. Place the vehicle in PARK (P) position and switch the ignition LOCK/OFF.
Page 496 494 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the WARNING! fuel door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the fuel door around the entire perimeter to break the ice buildup and re-open the door.
Page 497: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 Vehicle Certification Label CAUTION! (Continued) Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label attached to filler cap. A poorly fitting cap could let impurities the driver’s door B-Pillar. into the fuel system. Also, a poorly fitting aftermar- ket cap can cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light The label contains the following information: (MIL)”...
Page 498 496 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Curb Weight The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full load must be limited so that you do not exceed the capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo...
Page 499: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 497 Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and TRAILER TOWING shorten useful service life. Heavier suspension compo- In this section you will find safety tips and information nents do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s GVWR. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle.
Page 500 498 STARTING AND OPERATING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Certification Label” in “Starting And Operating” for The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear further information. axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly.
Page 501 STARTING AND OPERATING 499 is 10% to 15% of the vehicle’s GTW for a conventional are the most popular on the market today and they are hitch. You must consider this as part of the load on your commonly used to tow small- and medium-sized trailers. vehicle.
Page 502: Trailer Hitch Classification
500 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The following chart provides the industry standard for Max. Trailer Hitch Class the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Industry Standards tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty 10,000 lbs (4 540 kg) correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Page 503 STARTING AND OPERATING 501 Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Max. Tongue Wt. (See Wt.) Note) 2.0L and 2.4L Auto/ 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (50 kg) Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds. NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
Page 504: Trailer And Tongue Weight
502 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the GTW on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely from side-to-side which will cause loss of con- trol of vehicle and trailer.
Page 505: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 503 Consider the following items when computing the Towing Requirements weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- • The tongue weight of the trailer. train components, the following guidelines are recom- mended: •...
Page 506 504 STARTING AND OPERATING Perform the maintenance listed in the Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) Schedule. Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further cause a loss of control, poor performance or dam- information. When towing a trailer, never exceed the age to the brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steer- GAWR or GCWR ratings.
Page 507 STARTING AND OPERATING 505 • Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe WARNING! (Continued) and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to • Total weight must be distributed between the tow “Tires – General Information” in “Starting And Oper- vehicle and the trailer such that the following four ating”...
Page 508 506 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes CAUTION! • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg) vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. loaded, it should have its own brakes and they This could cause inadequate braking and possible should be of adequate capacity.
Page 509 STARTING AND OPERATING 507 The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle, WARNING! (Continued) but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping Refer to the following illustrations. distance. When towing, you should allow for addi- tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Page 510: Towing Tips
508 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic. Manual Transmission — If Equipped If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, all starts must be in first gear to avoid excessive clutch slippage.
Page 511 STARTING AND OPERATING 509 • When using the speed control, if you experience speed If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation, then change the transmission drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until fluid and filter as specified for severe usage (police, fleet, you can get back to cruising speed.
Page 512: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
510 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 1.4L Turbo Engine 2.0L/2.4L Engine Wheels OFF the Manual With Automatic Towing Condition With Automatic Ground Transmission Transmission Transmission (DDCT) Flat Tow None Transmission in Transmission in NEUTRAL NEUTRAL...
Page 513 STARTING AND OPERATING 511 NOTE: CAUTION! • Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission or a • DO NOT flat tow any 2.0L or 2.4L engine vehicle DDCT transmission (1.4L turbo engine) may be recre- equipped with an automatic transmission. Damage ationally towed (flat towed) at any legal highway to the drivetrain will result.
Page 515 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...515 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..528 ▫ Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage — If IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 516 514 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Manual Transmission Or 1.4L Turbo Automatic SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ....545 (DDCT) Transmission....551 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .
Page 517: Hazard Warning Flashers
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 515 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the center of the instrument panel. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 518: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
516 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat WARNING! from the engine cooling system. You or others can be badly burned by hot engine CAUTION! coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, Driving with a hot cooling system could damage do not open the hood until the radiator has had time...
Page 519: Torque Specifications
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 517 Torque Specifications Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/ Lug Nut/ Bolt Size Bolt Socket Size 100 Ft-Lbs (135 N·m) M12 x 1.25 19 mm **Use only your Authorized Dealer recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening.
Page 520: Tire Service Kit - If Equipped
518 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. TIRE SERVICE KIT —...
Page 521: Tire Service Kit Components And Operation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 519 Tire Service Kit Components And Operation Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode. Selecting Air Mode Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to this position for air pump operation only.
Page 522: Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
520 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Using The Deflation Button Push the Deflation Button (2) to reduce the air pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated. Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions • Replace the Tire Service Kit Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed at the lower right hand corner on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the system.
Page 523 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 521 from the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once WARNING! the sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the properly discarded. vehicle closest to traffic.
Page 524: Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
522 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Keep Tire Service Kit away from open flames or • Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains latex. In heat source. case of an allergic reaction or rash, consult a phy- •...
Page 525 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 523 on the ground. This will provide the best positioning 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw of the kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) onto the tire and running the air pump.
Page 526 524 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the NOTE: If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode and tire. the pump is operating, air will dispense from the Air Pump Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6). If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 –...
Page 527 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 525 If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) 3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the pressure within 15 minutes: valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of the hose, and place the Tire Service Kit in the vehicle •...
Page 528 526 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (D) Drive Vehicle: 1. Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to the Air Mode position. Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure 2.
Page 529 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 527 NOTE: If the tire becomes over-inflated, push the Defla- NOTE: When having the tire serviced, advise the autho- tion Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recom- rized dealer or service center that the tire has been sealed mended inflation pressure before continuing.
Page 530: Jacking And Tire Changing
528 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end WARNING! (Continued) of the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center storage area (located on the bottom of the air pump).
Page 531 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 529 Pull Strap Jack Location NOTE: Lift and remove foam insert before removing jack 4. Remove the scissors jack and wheel bolt wrench from and spare tire. the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the wheel bolt wrench, and remove 3.
Page 532: Preparations For Jacking
530 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. WARNING! 3. Set the parking brake. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or 4. Place the shift lever into PARK. hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle.
Page 533: Jacking And Changing A Tire
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 531 Jacking And Changing A Tire WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a...
Page 534 532 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and wheel bolt wrench. CAUTION! NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on with two attachment points. When the jack is partially locations other than those indicated in the Jacking expanded, the tension between the two attachment Instructions for this vehicle.
Page 535 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 533 2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center cap covers the wheel bolts, use the wheel bolt wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle. 3. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel bolt wrench to loosen, but not remove, the wheel bolts on the wheel with the flat tire.
Page 536 534 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the wheel bolts and tire. 7.
Page 537 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 535 NOTE: • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare. • Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to “Limited-Use Spare” under “Tires — General Information” in “Starting and Operating”...
Page 538: Road Tire Installation
536 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack WARNING! handle counterclockwise. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or 10. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- wrench while at the end of the handle for increased hicle.
Page 539 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 537 snapping the cover over the two wheel bolts. Do not use a hammer or excessive force to install the cover. 4. Install the remaining wheel bolts with the threaded end of the wheel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel bolts.
Page 540 538 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES “Torque Specifications” in this section for proper lug 2. Install the remaining wheel bolts with the threaded bolt torque. If in doubt about the correct tightness, end of the wheel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly have them checked with a torque wrench by your tighten the wheel bolts.
Page 541: Jump-Starting Procedures
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 539 lug bolt torque. If in doubt about the correct tightness, NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack have them checked with a torque wrench by your follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and authorized dealer or service station. precautions.
Page 542 540 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: The positive battery post is covered with a WARNING! protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain access to the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- positive battery post. ever the hood is raised.
Page 543: Jump Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 541 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park CAUTION! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
Page 544 542 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Disconnecting The Jumper Cables WARNING! 1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) from the engine ground of the vehicle with the dis- post of the discharged battery.
Page 545: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 543 pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount of accel- CAUTION! erator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the en- Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets gine.
Page 546: What To Do In Emergencies
544 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Push the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic WARNING! Stability Control (ESC) system in “partial off” mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- Control”...
Page 547: Shift Lever Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 545 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: 1. Turn the engine OFF. 2.
Page 548 546 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Override Release Tab Shift Lever 6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position. 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. 8. Reinstall the shift lever bezel (use care to avoid pinching the wiring), and the rubber storage tray liner.
Page 549: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 547 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. Towing Condition Wheels OFF The 2.0L / 2.4L MANUAL 1.4L TURBO Ground AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (DDCT) TRANSMISSION Flat Tow...
Page 550 548 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent NOTE: damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other • Ensure that the towing service tow hooks are properly equipment designed for this purpose, following equip- seated and secured in the attachment points.
Page 551 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 549 CAUTION! (Continued) • Is NOT be used to recover secondary vehicle. • Is NOT to be used in the transporting of vehicle over the road, i.e. “Flat Towing”. Recovery load should: • Be applied at constant speed. •...
Page 552: 2.0L / 2.4L Automatic Transmission
550 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! CAUTION! • DO NOT use sling-type equipment when towing. • DO NOT flat tow any 2.0L or 2.4L vehicle equipped Vehicle damage may occur. with an automatic transmission. Damage to the • When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not drivetrain will result.
Page 553: (Ddct) Transmission
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 551 Manual Transmission Or 1.4L Turbo Automatic CAUTION! (DDCT) Transmission • DO NOT flat tow any disabled vehicle if condition • The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle is related to the clutch, transmission or driveline. with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
Page 555 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil ......562 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO ..555 ▫...
Page 556 554 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Exhaust System ..... .572 VEHICLE STORAGE ....598 ▫...
Page 557: Engine Compartment - 1.4L Turbo
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 555 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 2 — Engine Oil Level Indicator 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 7 — Battery 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 —...
Page 558: Engine Compartment - 2.0L
556 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Battery 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Level Indicator 4 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 —...
Page 559: Engine Compartment - 2.4L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 557 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Battery 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Level Indicator 4 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 —...
Page 560: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 561: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 559 persists, the message will appear the next time the serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Page 562: Replacement Parts
560 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal the ignition or start the engine.
Page 563: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 561 available which include detailed service information for MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before The pages that follow contain the required maintenance attempting any procedure yourself. services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle.
Page 564: Engine Oil
562 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level CAUTION! (Continued) before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will that protect the performance and durability of your give you an incorrect reading.
Page 565 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 563 manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer- CAUTION! (Continued) tified Grade SN or better and meet the requirements of pressure and an increase in oil temperature. This FCA US Material Standard MS-12991. could damage your engine. Also, be sure the oil fill Engine Oil Selection —...
Page 566: Engine Oil Filter
564 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- performance may be impaired by supplemental additives. ber should not be used.
Page 567: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 565 quality filters should be used to assure most efficient Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection service. MOPAR® engine oil filters are a high quality oil The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters filter and are recommended. varies considerably.
Page 568 566 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can should not be disconnected and should only be burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid replaced with a battery of the same type (vented).
Page 569: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 567 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) For best possible performance, your air conditioner should • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal start of each warm season.
Page 570: A/C Air Filter
568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The manufacturer recommends that air conditioning The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet on the service be performed by authorized dealer using recov- lower right of center console. Perform the following ery and recycling equipment. procedure to replace the filter: NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system 1.
Page 571 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 569 2. Disengage the retaining tab that secures the filter cover to the HVAC housing, and remove the cover. Air Conditioning Filter Removal 4. Install the A/C air filter with the air filter position indicators pointing in the same direction as removal. Filter Cover Retaining Tab When installing the filter cover, make sure the retain- 3.
Page 572: Body Lubrication
570 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned CAUTION! should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed. The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to Particular attention should also be given to hood latching indicate airflow direction through the filter.
Page 573: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 571 Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance.
Page 574 572 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and system.
Page 575 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 573 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
Page 576: Cooling System
574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage: WARNING! (Continued) • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in controlled and can start at any time the ignition motion.
Page 577 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575 accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently Selection Of Coolant spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in face of the condenser. “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. Cooling System —...
Page 578 576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE miles (240,000 km) before replacement. To prevent reduc- CAUTION! (Continued) ing this extended maintenance period, it is important that OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au- you use the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conform- thorized dealer as soon as possible.
Page 579 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577 • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency, ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with (antifreeze) solution.
Page 580 578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Coolant Level WARNING! (Continued) The coolant expansion bottle provides a quick visual or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the method for determining that the coolant level is ad- system is hot or under pressure. equate.
Page 581 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are Points To Remember required, the cooling system should be pressure tested NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ for leaks. kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming •...
Page 582: Brake System
580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Brake System Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the In order to assure brake system performance, all brake fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake system components should be inspected periodically.
Page 583 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- WARNING! (Continued) fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in “Main- cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake taining Your Vehicle” for further information. fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling point.
Page 584: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration clutch system performance. Improper brake fluids in transmission shift quality, and will require more may damage the clutch system resulting in loss of frequent fluid and filter changes.
Page 585 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid checked. Operating the vehicle with an improper fluid leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may level can cause severe transmission damage. adversely affect seals. CAUTION! CAUTION! If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- rized dealer immediately.
Page 586: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Manual Transmission — If Equipped NOTE: If contaminated with water, the fluid should be changed immediately. Lubricant Selection Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion “Maintaining Your Vehicle”...
Page 587 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- What Causes Corrosion? lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of and Tar Remover to remove. paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
Page 588 586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Special Care de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive packaged and sealed. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
Page 589 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor or Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Black Satin Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, Equipped abrasives or polishing compounds. They will perma- Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- nently damage this finish and such damage is not cov- ner: ered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 590 588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of and MOPAR® Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be protectants on Stain Repel products. taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, Interior Care solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean Use MOPAR®...
Page 591 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589 To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- directly on the mirror.
Page 592 590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR® Total Clean, a mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry with a soft molded in clear plastic.
Page 593: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591 FUSES WARNING! (Continued) • Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition WARNING! is off and that all the other services are switched off • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro- and/or disengaged. •...
Page 594 592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seats – If Equipped – 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seats, Heated Steering Wheel – If Equipped – 10 Amp Red Park Assist Module, Rear Camera, Left and Right Blind Spot Sensor, Compass –...
Page 595: Underhood Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 5 Amp Tan Stop Lamp Switch – 10 Amp Red Pneumatic Lumbar Support Underhood Fuses The Power Distribution Center is located on the right side of the engine compartment, behind the battery. This center contains maxi fuses, mini fuses, relays, and circuit breakers.
Page 596 594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description 70 Amp Tan – Body Control Module #1 60 Amp Blue – Body Control Module #2 30 Amp Green – Output For Starter Relay #1 40 Amp Orange – ESC Pump Motor 40 Amp Orange –...
Page 597 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red A/C Compressor Clutch – 30 Amp Green Rear Defroster (EBL) – 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump – 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller – 25 Amp Clear Brake System Module –...
Page 598: Body Control Module (Bcm) Fuses
596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Wastegate, Purge Solenoid, OBD Vent Valve, Oxygen Sensor Heaters – 10 Amp Red Heated Outside Mirrors Body Control Module (BCM) Fuses Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description –...
Page 599 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description – – Spare – 20 Amp Yellow Windshield Washer Pump – 5 Amp Tan Transmission Control Module (Tcm) – 20 Amp Yellow Spare – 7.5 Amp Brown Stop Lamp Switch –...
Page 600: Vehicle Storage
598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 started again. days, you may want to take steps to preserve your battery.
Page 601 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 599 Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Halogen Headlamp) HIR2 Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Xenon Headlamp) D3S ** Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp 7442NALL Sidemarker Lamp Front Fog Lamp Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) * Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) * Backup Lamp...
Page 602: Bulb Replacement
600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube. NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric headlamp switch off and the key removed.
Page 603: Backup Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 Backup Lamps 3. Twist the bulb socket one quarter turn counter clock- wise to remove. 1. Open trunk. 2. Remove trim cover. Bulb Socket Trim Cover...
Page 604: License Lamp
602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Replace bulb. 5. Twist the bulb socket one quarter turn clockwise to install. 6. Install trim cover. License Lamp 1. Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly. Backup Bulb...
Page 605 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and 4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly. install the replacement bulb. 5. Reattach the lamp to the rear fascia, and then install the screws. 1 — License Lamp Bulb 2 —...
Page 606: Fluid Capacities
604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) Fuel (1.4L Engines) 13.2 Gallons 50 Liters Fuel (2.0L/2.4L Engines) 14.2 Gallons 54 Liters Fuel (2.4L GT models only) 15.8 Gallons 60 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 1.4L Turbo Engine (SAE 5W-40 Synthetic, API Certified) 4 Quarts 3.8 Liters 2.0L Engine (SAE 0W-20, API Certified)
Page 607: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032. Engine Oil –...
Page 608 606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au- specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- thorized dealer as soon as possible. gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine •...
Page 609: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission (1.4L Gearbox: Use only MOPAR® C Series Manual & Dual Dry Clutch Trans- Turbo Engine) – If Equipped mission Fluid or equivalent. Control System: Use only MOPAR® C Series DDCT SAE 75W Hydraulic Fluid or equivalent.
Page 611 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance ....611 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .610...
Page 612 610 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change scheduled oil change is performed by someone other indicator system.
Page 613 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 611 • Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: Check engine oil level. • Change engine oil and filter. Check windshield washer fluid level. • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu- Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator wear or damage.
Page 614 612 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage Or Time Passed (Whichever Comes First) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect CV joint boots. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends and replace as necessary. Inspect brake linings, parking brake function. Additional Maintenance Replace the cabin/air conditioning filter.
Page 615 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 613 Mileage Or Time Passed (Whichever Comes First) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Change the transmission fluid (manual, or 1.4L turbo automatic) if using your vehicle for any of the follow- ing: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert opera- tion or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained...
Page 616 614 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage Or Time Passed (Whichever Comes First) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (2.0L, 2.4L engines only) if you frequently drive: on rough or unpaved roads, on mountain roads, on short trips, in heavy city traffic during hot weather, or while towing a trailer, or if you use the vehicle for police, taxi, or in a commercial fleet.
Page 617 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 615 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
Page 619 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....619 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ... . .621 ▫...
Page 620 618 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .625 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..624 ▫...
Page 621: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 619 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 622: Fca Us Llc Customer Center
620 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized FCA US LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 •...
Page 623: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 621 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only Impaired (TDD/TTY) the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 624: Warranty Information
622 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of FCA US LLC training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 625: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 623 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/ a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS campaign.
Page 626: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
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Page 627: Traction Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 625 Treadwear Traction Grades The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on conditions on a specified government test course.
Page 628: Temperature Grades
626 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- WARNING! sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not WARNING! include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or...
Page 629 INDEX...
Page 630 628 INDEX About Your Brakes ......438 Maintaining Your Air Bag System ... .83 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 631 INDEX 629 Vehicle Security Alarm ....19 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..391 Alarm Light ......298 Automatic Transmission .
Page 632 630 INDEX Connect Or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect Camera, Rear ......262 Phone And Mobile Phone ....185 Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .
Page 633 INDEX 631 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ....106 Clutch Fluid ......580 Checks, Safety .
Page 634 632 INDEX Drain, Flush, And Refill ....575 Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....239 Inspection .
Page 635 INDEX 633 Driving Hazard Warning Flasher ....515 Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Jacking .......528 Water .
Page 636 634 INDEX Oil Filter ......564 Engine Oil ......564 Oil Selection .
Page 637 INDEX 635 Adding ......492 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ..266, 273 Additives .
Page 638 636 INDEX Hazard Hill Start Assist......445 Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Hitches Standing Water ......433 Trailer Towing .
Page 639 INDEX 637 Interior Appearance Care ....588 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ....23 Interior Lights .
Page 640 638 INDEX Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....17 Dimmer Switch, Headlight ... . .234, 236 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .
Page 641 INDEX 639 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..298 Automatic Door ......35 Oil Pressure .
Page 642 640 INDEX Methanol .......488 Occupant Restraints ......48 Mini-Trip Computer .
Page 643 INDEX 641 Operating Precautions ..... .558 Power Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ... . .4 Brakes .
Page 644 642 INDEX Rear ParkSense System .....250 Programming Additional Transmitters ..27 Rear Seat, Folding ......225 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .
Page 645 INDEX 643 Restraints, Occupant ......48 Seat Belt Extender ..... . .57 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .
Page 646 644 INDEX Adjustment ......215, 218 Setting The Clock ......357 Rear Folding .
Page 647 INDEX 645 Engine Fails To Start .....405 Sway Control, Trailer..... . .445 Manual Transmission .
Page 648 646 INDEX General Information .....464 Tire Service Kit ......518 High Speed .
Page 649 INDEX 647 Wiring .......507 Turn Signals......235, 298 Trailer Towing Guide.
Page 650 648 INDEX Uconnect Voice Command ....203 Warnings And Cautions ..... .6 Uniform Tire Quality Grades .
Page 651 INDEX 649 Windshield Wiper Blades ....570 Windshield Wipers ......239 Wiper Blade Replacement .
Page 652 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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Dodge DART 2015 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

Quick Links

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