Page 1: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............. 3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 3 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .
Page 4: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION WARNING! This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is vehicle components contain or emit chemicals supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and known to the State of California to cause cancer and various customer oriented documents.
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Page 6: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information.
Page 7: 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 an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Page 9: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....11 Power Door Locks .....16 Ignition Key Removal .
Page 10 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Windows ..... . .23 Seat Belt Extender ..... .34 Trunk Lock And Release .
Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal You can insert the double sided keys into the locks with The shift lever must be in PARK. Turn the key to the either side up. LOCK position, then remove the key.
Page 12: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE information center (EVIC). Refer to Personal Settings in Key-In-Ignition Reminder the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Section If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the ignition for details. switch, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the key.
Page 13: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 unlocked. During normal operation, the Theft Alarm/ NOTE: • The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatible Immobilizer Light will come on for three (3) seconds immediately after the ignition switch is turned on for a with remote starting systems.
Page 14: Customer Key Programming
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided 3. Insert the second valid key and turn the ignition with a four digit PIN number. This number is required switch ON within 15 seconds. After ten seconds a chime for dealer replacement of keys.
Page 15: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 General Information DOOR LOCKS The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 Manual Door Locks and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is Lock the doors by pushing down on the door lock subject to the following conditions: plunger on each door trim panel.
Page 16: Power Door Locks
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle.
Page 17: Child Protection Door Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Automatic Door Locks 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). door locks if all of the following conditions are met: 3.
Page 18: Remote Keyless Entry
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the child lock system is engaged the door can be WARNING! opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position. Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY from the outside when the child protection locks are...
Page 19: To Unlock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 on with Remote Key Unlock” under “Personal Settings” in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) sec- tion of this manual for details. NOTE: The system can also be programmed to unlock all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button. Refer to “Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st”...
Page 20: Using The Panic Alarm
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using The Panic Alarm: To Turn Off “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock” To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and NOTE: The Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock feature can hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one be turned on or off.
Page 21: Transmitter Battery Service
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Transmitter Battery Service 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery. battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.
Page 22 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To arm the system: Remove the key from the ignition NOTE: • The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on switch and either: the keyless entry transmitter cannot arm or disarm the 1.
Page 23: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 battery is reconnected. The exterior lights will flash, the The window controls will operate only when the ignition horn will sound, and the ignition will not start the switch is in the ON or ACCESSORY position. vehicle.
Page 24 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE down feature. Press the window switch to the second To stop the window from going all the way up during the detent, release, and the window will go down automati- auto-up operation, push down on the switch briefly. cally.
Page 25: Trunk Lock And Release
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- WARNING! rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows There is no anti-pinch protection when the window together to minimize the buffeting.
Page 26: Trunk Safety Warning
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE vehicle. The trunk lid can be released from inside the TRUNK SAFETY WARNING vehicle by pressing the Trunk Release Button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The WARNING! transmission must be in Park before the switch will operate.
Page 27: Trunk Emergency Release
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Trunk Emergency Release OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front airbags for both the driver and front passenger and, if so equipped, left and right side curtain airbags for the driver and passengers seated next to a window.
Page 28: Lap/Shoulder Belts
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belts WARNING! All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with Lap/Shoulder Belts. In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during led up.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. WARNING! Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap.
Page 30 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will a bit on the shoulder belt.
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING! WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t and leave you with no protection.
Page 32: Seat Belt Pretensioners
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove any slack from the seat belts in the event of a collision.
Page 33: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 driver should also instruct all other occupants to buckle 3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the their seat belts. Once the warning is triggered, the ON position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will continue to seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96...
Page 34: Seat Belt Extender
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt WARNING! across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the Using a seat belt extender when not needed can abdomen.
Page 35: Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Airbag
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag regulations that allow less forceful deployment. The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity and occupant size.
Page 36 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured be- cause the airbags are not there to protect you. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are de- signed to open only when the airbags are inflating.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the 1. Children 12 years old and under should ride buckled instrument panel knee bolsters to provide improved up in the rear seat. Infants in rear-facing child restraints protection for the driver and front passenger.
Page 38 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved WARNING! back as far as practical to allow the airbags time to inflate. • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more 5.
Page 39: How The Airbag System Works
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Air Bag System Components − Occupant Classification Module The airbag system consists of the following: − Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light • Occupant Restraint Controller − Weight Sensors • Airbag Warning Light How The Airbag System Works •...
Page 40 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Also, the ORC turns on the airbag warning • The Occupant Classification System (OCS) is part of light and PAD indicator light in the instru- a Federally regulated safety system required for this ment panel for 6 to 8 seconds for a self-check vehicle.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 and will not inflate. If the PAD indicator light is not illuminated, DO NOT assume the air bag is turned off and move the child restraint to the rear seat. A deploying passenger air bag can cause death or seri- ous injury to a child in a rear facing infant seat.
Page 42 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The OCS classifies an occupant using weight sensors this can also affect occupant classification. Also, if you mounted in the base of the front passenger seat. Any fold down the rear seat check to be sure it doesn’t touch weight on the seat will be sensed by the system.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 • The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) is lo- Indicator Light and the Airbag Warning Light. Once the lodged object is removed, the fault will be automatically cated beneath the front passenger seat. The OCM cleared after a short period of time.
Page 44 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not modify the front seat center console or center milliseconds (about one quarter of the time it takes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you position seat in any way.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any WARNING! or all of the following may occur: Unapproved modifications or service procedures to • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- the front passenger seat assembly, its related compo- sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front nents, or seat cover may inadvertently change the...
Page 46 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the Maintaining Your Airbag System airbags have been deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to WARNING! protect you.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Airbag Light the electronic data may be used by DaimlerChrysler and You will want to have the airbags ready to others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes inflate for your protection in an impact. While and associated injuries in order to assess and improve the airbag system is designed to be mainte- vehicle performance.
Page 48 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Seatbelt status treated confidentially. Confidential data will not be dis- closed by DaimlerChrysler to any third party except • Brake status (service and parking brakes) when: • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) 1.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 one year old and weigh at least 9 kg (20 lbs). Two types WARNING! of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and “convertible” child seats. In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a missile inside the vehicle.
Page 50 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s WARNING! weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for • Improper installation can lead to failure of an weight and height limits. infant or child restraint.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or than one year. These child seats are also held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child slouching can move the belt out of position. restraint anchorage system.
Page 52 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH-compatible child restraint systems are now avail- able. However, because the lower anchorages are to be introduced over a period of years, child restraint systems having attachments for those anchorages will continue to also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat belts.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and located at the rear of the seat cushion where it on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the meets the seat back.
Page 54 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the WARNING! lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening Improper installation of a child restraint to the on the restraint.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint to the anchor (B) and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc- tions. WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child.
Page 56: Engine Break-In Recommendations
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A new engine may consume some oil during its first few ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine in thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be your new vehicle.
Page 57: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a out of the area.
Page 58: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Lights The Vehicle Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high Tires beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns.
Page 59: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......63 Operation ......67 Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror .
Page 60 60 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Driver Memory Seat ....90 Headlamps On With Wipers ....99 Programming The Remote Keyless Transmitter Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) .
Page 61 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 61 Headlight Washers ..... 104 Sunglasses Storage ....114 Adding Washer Fluid .
Page 62 62 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunroof Maintenance ....122 Front Seat Cupholders ....125 Ignition Off Operation .
Page 63: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 63 MIRRORS CAUTION! Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, When the switch is placed in the “AUTO” position the never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror will automatically adjust for annoying headlight mirror.
Page 64: Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
64 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE electronic vehicle information center (EVIC). Refer to WARNING! Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in this manual for details. Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature than they really are.
Page 65: Heated Remote Control Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 65 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. The light turns on automatically. Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights. Power Mirror Controls Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the Driver Memory Seat.
Page 66: Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect™) - If Equipped
Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used For UConnect Customer Support call 1-877-855-8400 with the system at a time. The system is available in or visit the UConnect website (www.chrysler.com/ English, Spanish, or French languages (as equipped). uconnect).
Page 67: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 67 system can either be adjusted from the radio volume control knob, or from the steering wheel radio control (right switch), if so equipped. The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the UConnect™...
Page 68 Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt or if you want to NOTE: • www.chrysler.com/uconnect know what your options are at any prompt, say Help following the voice on beep. The UConnect™ system will • www.dodge.com/uconnect play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help.
Page 69 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. • You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7, 1 being the highest • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say priority.
Page 70 70 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For example, you can say 234-567-8901. The phone you can say John Doe, where John Doe is a previ- number that you enter must be of valid length and ously stored name entry in the UConnect™ phone- combination.
Page 71 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 71 • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g.: • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Home, Work, Mobile, or Pager ). This will allow Phonebook Edit. you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook •...
Page 72 72 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Phonebook Delete. Phonebook Erase All. • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will •...
Page 73: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 73 Phone Call Features on hold and answer the incoming call. NOTE: The The following features can be accessed through the UConnect™ system compatible phones in market today UConnect™ system if the feature(s) are available on your do not support rejecting an incoming call when another cellular service plan.
Page 74 74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Toggling Between Calls Call Termination If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), To end a call in progress, momentarily press the Phone’ press the ’Phone’ button until you hear a single beep button.
Page 75: Uconnect™ System Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and the call on the UConnect™ system and transfer of the voice commands will be in that language. call to the mobile phone.
Page 76 76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The emergency number dialed is based on the NOTE: The Towing Assistance number dialed is based Country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for USA/ on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800- Canada and 060 for Mexico).
Page 77 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 You can use your UConnect™ system to access a voice- a , you could press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and mail system or an automated service, such as, paging say Pair a Phone to select that option without having to service or automated customer service.
Page 78: Advanced Phone Connectivity
78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the ’Voice Recognition’ button. caution and take precautionary safety measures). By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth™ cellular • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s Mute-off.
Page 79 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin. If you would like to connect or disconnect the Blue- tooth™ connection between a UConnect™ paired cellular • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say phone and the UConnect™...
Page 80: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ System
80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The phone names (along with priority numbers) will • low road noise, be played. • smooth road surface, • When prompted say the priority number of the cellu- • fully closed windows, lar phone (or “All”...
Page 81 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 • Even though international dialing for most number • Performance, such as, audio clarity, echo. and loud- combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing ness to a large degree, rely on the phone and network, number combinations may not be supported.
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Page 85: Rear Park Assist System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM North American English This system is used to help drivers determine if an Primary Alternate(s) obstacle is in the way of the vehicle while it is backing up Zero in addition to the use of inside rearview and outside Add location Add new...
Page 86 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The display contains two sets of yellow and red LEDs that can be viewed from the driver seat using the rear view mirror. Each side of the vehicle has its own warning LEDs. The system provides a visual warning by illumi- nating one or more yellow LEDs as the vehicle gets closer to the object.
Page 87: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 NOTE: • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and debris to keep the system operating properly. • Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could affect the performance of the system. If “Service Park Assist System”...
Page 88: Power Reclining Seats
88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Page 89: Lumbar Support
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 Lumbar Support controls for each heater are located near the bottom This feature allows you to increase or decrease the center of the instrument panel. After turning on the amount of lumbar support. Turn the control lever for- ignition, you can choose from High, Off, or Low heat ward to increase and rearward to decrease the desired settings.
Page 90: Driver Memory Seat
90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When high-temperature heating is selected, the heaters provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation after heating is activated. The heat output then drops to the normal high-temperature level. If high-level heating is selected, the system will automati- cally switch to the low level after two hours of continu- ous operation.
Page 91: Programming The Remote Keyless Transmitter For The Memory Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 3. A second memory profile can also be stored in the To program your transmitters, perform the following: vehicle memory. Begin by pressing 2 on the memory 1. Remove key from ignition with all four doors closed. switch for the second driver.
Page 92: Driver's Seat Glide To Exit Feature
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE transmitter trained will be associated with memory set- 3. Release the Set (S) button and the horizontal seat ting 1, and the second transmitter trained will be associ- switch. ated with memory setting 2. Additional transmitters will During exit, the seat will move rearward from the set not be associated with a memory setting.
Page 93: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 Head Restraints Folding Rear Seat Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear. Adjustable restraints should be adjusted so that the upper edge is as high as practical.
Page 94: Adjustable Pedals
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position) should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion. They could be seriously injured in an accident.
Page 95: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 will be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Center (EVIC) if the pedals are attempted to be ad- Two latches must be released to open the hood. First, pull justed when the system is locked out (“Adjustable the hood release lever located under the left side of the Pedal Disabled —...
Page 96: Lights
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Next, move to the outside of the vehicle and push the WARNING! safety catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood. If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Page 97: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Dimmer Control The dimmer control is part of the headlamp switch, and is located on the left side of the instrument panel. With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of the in- strument panel lights.
Page 98: Headlight Switch
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlight Switch Multi-Function Lever The multi-function lever controls the operation of the The headlight switch is located on the left side of the turn signals, headlight beam selection, and passing instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of lights.
Page 99: Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Automatic Headlights Lights This system automatically turns your headlights ON or Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent OFF based on ambient light levels. To turn the system for parking light and instrument panel light operation.
Page 100: Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the headlights are turned off before the ignition, they Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The high beam headlights will come on as Daytime will turn off in the normal manner. Running Lights whenever the ignition switch is on, the NOTE: The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds headlights are off, and the parking brake is off.
Page 101: Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 partially up or down without moving beyond the detent. Flash to Pass Releasing the lever at the detent will provide 3 flashes. You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the Multi-Function Lever toward you. If either light has a very fast flash rate, check for a This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam defective outside light bulb.
Page 102: Windshield Washers
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rain Sensing Wipers This feature senses moisture on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver. The feature is especially useful for road splash or overspray from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multi-function lever to one of six settings to activate this feature.
Page 103: Mist Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 • Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone Headlamps On With Wipers may reduce rain sensor performance. The headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is •...
Page 104: Adding Washer Fluid
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE delay wiper positions. The delay can be regulated from a The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid maximum of approximately 23 seconds between cycles, when “Low Washer Fluid” appears in the Electronic to a cycle every second.
Page 105: Adding Washer Fluid
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 This will operate the windshield washers and direct a Adding Washer Fluid timed high pressure spray onto the headlight lens. The headlamp washer system and windshield washer system share the same fluid reservoir. The reservoir is NOTE: The headlamp washers will operate on the first located in the front of the engine compartment on the spray of the windshield washers, then every fourth spray...
Page 106: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN The power tilt/telescoping steering column lever is lo- cated below the multi-function lever on the steering column. To tilt the column move the lever up or down as desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column pull the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as desired.
Page 107: Traction Control System (Tcs)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) prevailing road conditions. When the TCS warning light is illuminated continuously, the TCS is switched off. To return to the enhanced vehicle stability offered by TCS, WARNING! press the electronic stability program switch (the TCS warning light in the instrument cluster goes out).
Page 108: Brake Assist System (Bas)
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS) The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The system applies optimum pressure to the brakes in emer- gency braking conditions than might otherwise be af- forded solely by the driver’s braking style.
Page 109: Electronic Stability Program (Esp)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 running. If the BAS/ESP malfunction indicator light WARNING! comes on continuously with the engine running, a mal- function has been detected in either the BAS or the ESP BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from system.
Page 110 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ESP enhances directional control and reduces driving To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with wheel spin of the vehicle under various driving condi- snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, tions.
Page 111: Synchronizing Esp
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 wheel slip control is active at vehicle speeds between ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL approximately 24 mph (40 km/h) and 50 mph (80 km/h). When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The speed control switch consists of a stalk mounted lever CAUTION! located on the steering column.
Page 112: To Set At A Desired Speed
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE system OFF, Push and release the lever (“ON/OFF”) To Deactivate: again and the system and indicator will turn off. A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the lever away from you (“CANCEL”) or normal braking while slowing the vehicle will deactivate the speed control without WARNING! erasing the memory.
Page 113: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 To decrease speed while speed control is set, push the WARNING! lever down and hold (“COAST”). Release the lever when the desired speed is reached, and the new speed will be Speed Control can be dangerous where the system set.
Page 114: Courtesy/Reading Lights
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunglasses Storage At the rear of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compartment access is a push/push design. Push the finger depression on the overhead console to open.
Page 115: Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- WARNING! tures a driver-interactive display which includes HomeLink system messages. The EVIC is located in the A moving garage door can cause injury to people and upper part of the cluster between the speedometer and pets in the path of the door.
Page 116 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat step one to WARNING! program a second and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink buttons. Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal Transceiver.
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 4. The EVIC display will show “Channel X Training” complete the programming of a rolling code equipped (where X is Channel 1, 2, or 3). Release both buttons after device (most common garage door openers require this the EVIC display shows “Channel X Trained”.
Page 118: Canadian Programming/Gate Programming
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To program the remaining two HomeLink but- display will show “Channel X Trained” (where X is tons, begin with Programming step two. Do not repeat Channel 1, 2, or 3). Proceed with Programming step step one.
Page 119: Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 in the train (or learning) mode and can be pro- This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with grammed at any time beginning with Programming RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the - step 2.
Page 120: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in visors on the overhead console. the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 121: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Opening Sunroof - Express Pinch Protect Override Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing, will open automatically from any position. The sunroof press the switch forward and hold for two seconds after will open fully, then stop automatically.
Page 122: Wind Buffeting
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE programmable through the Electronic Vehicle Informa- Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of tion Center (EVIC). Refer to “Delay Power Off to Acces- pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the sories Until Exit”...
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 WARNING! Do not place ashes inside the cubby bin located on the center console on vehicles not equipped with the ash receiver tray. A fire leading to bodily injury could result. NOTE: If desired, the power outlet next to the ash tray receiver (if equipped) can be converted by your autho- rized dealer to provide power with the ignition switch in the LOCK position.
Page 124: Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting.
Page 125: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 CUPHOLDERS Rear Seat Cupholders The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest Front Seat Cupholders between the rear seats. The cup holders are positioned The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide center console.
Page 126: Storage
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Cargo Tie-Down Hooks The tie-downs located on cargo area floor and on the rear Console Features trim panels should be used to safely secure loads when The center console includes a large internal storage bin. vehicle is moving.
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear WARNING! axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the To help protect against personal injury, passengers vehicle to sway.
Page 129: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instruments And Controls ....132 Setting The Analog Clock ....151 Premium Instrument Cluster .
Page 130 130 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Changing Tape Direction ....156 Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) ....165 Metal Tape Selection .
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 131 CD Player ......170 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ..172 Satellite .
Page 132: Instruments And Controls
132 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS...
Page 133: Premium Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 133 PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 134: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
134 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 4. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal 1. Oil Pressure Warning Light when the turn signal lever is operated. This light shows low engine oil pressure. The light should turn on momentarily when the If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has engine is started.
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 135 8. Engine Temperature Warning Light 10. Electronic Stability Program (ESP)/Brake Assist This light illuminates, and will be accompanied System (BAS) Warning Light by a single chime to warn of an overheated The yellow ESP warning light in the instru- engine condition.
Page 136: Understanding Your Instrument Panel 129
136 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Brake System Warning Light WARNING! This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger- brake application. If the brake light turns on, ous.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 137 NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is CAUTION! applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. Driving with a hot engine cooling system could 13. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator damage your vehicle.
Page 138 138 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt remains unbuck- 15. Trip Odometer Button Press this button to change the display from odometer to led, the Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on either of the two trip odometer settings. The letter “A” or continuously.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, not come on during starting, have the system checked poor fuel quality, etc. may illuminate the light after by an authorized dealer.
Page 140: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
140 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Personal Settings (customer programmable features) ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) • Compass display • Outside temperature display • Trip computer functions • UConnect™ hands-free communication system dis- plays — If Equipped • Navigation system screens •...
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 • Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime) Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button ac- cepts a selected choice. The Function Select • Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) button also advances the radio preset when the •...
Page 142: Trip Functions
142 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a single • Did Not Train chime if speed is above 1 mph) • Left Front Low Pressure (with a single chime). Refer to • Door (S) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in “Starting And Operating, Tire Section”...
Page 143: Compass Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 143 • Display Units of Measure in: The Trip Functions mode displays information on the following: Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until “US” or “METRIC” appears to make • Average Miles Per Gallon (MPG) your selection.
Page 144 144 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated. You may Compass Variance also calibrate the compass by completing one or more Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic 360° turns in an area free from large metal or metallic North and Geographic North.
Page 145: Telephone - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 145 To set the variance: Turn the ignition switch ON. Press and hold the compass button for approximately 2 sec- onds. Use the SCROLL buttons until “Compass Variance” is highlighted. The “Compass Variance” message and the last variance zone number will be displayed.
Page 146 146 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC will The EVIC displays this symbol to in- display the following telephone symbols: dicate that you have voice mail. The EVIC displays this symbol to in- dicate the signal strength of the Voice Mail U-Connect phone.
Page 147: Navigation - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 147 Navigation — If Equipped System Warnings (Customer Information Features) Navigation Display Control Press and release the MENU button until “SYSTEM Press and release the MENU button until Navigation is WARNINGS” is displayed in the EVIC. Use the SCROLL displayed in the EVIC.
Page 148 148 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL and navigation system. Pressing the FUNCTION SE- position. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT LECT button while in this display selects English, Es- button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears panol, Deutsch, Italiano, or Francais depending on avail- to make your selection.
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 149 FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until when exiting the vehicle. Press and release the FUNC- “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection. TION SELECT button when in this display until 0, 30, 60, or 90 appears to make your selection.
Page 150 150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL shifted out of REVERSE. Press and release the FUNC- Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit When this feature is selected, the power window TION SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or switches, radio, hands–free system, DVD video system, “OFF”...
Page 151: Setting The Analog Clock
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 Automatically Move Seat Back on Exit When ON is selected, the driver’s seat moves rearward 5 cm (2 inches) or to the farthest rearward position if this distance is less than 5 cm (2 inches) when the key is removed from the ignition switch so that the driver can more easily exit the vehicle.
Page 152: Sales Code Rak - Am/Fm/Cassette/Cd (6-Disc) Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, Video, Mp3, And Wma Capabilities
152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RAK – AM/FM/CASSETTE/CD Operating Instructions - Radio Mode (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, VIDEO, MP3, and position to operate the radio. WMA CAPABILITIES Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower...
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 Press the right side of the button to seek up and the left 3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side Tune side to seek down. The radio will remained tuned to the / Audio control to set the minutes.
Page 154 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AM/FM Button (Radio Mode) RND/PTY Button (Radio Mode) Press the button to select AM or FM Modes. Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds. If no action is taken during the 5 second time Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade out the PTY icon will turn off.
Page 155: Operating Instructions - Tape Player
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (Program Country Country Type) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the radio Oldies Oldies will tune to the preset station. Soft Soft NOTE: If you have selected a PTY with the tune knob, Nostalgia Nostalgia simply pressing the tune button in will go directly to a...
Page 156: Seek Button
156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Seek Button Tape Eject Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the Press this button and the cassette will disen- tape and down to return to the beginning of the current gage and eject from the radio. selection.
Page 157: Noise Reduction
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 Noise Reduction Inserting Compact Disc(s) The Dolby Noise Reduction System* is on whenever the tape player is on, but may be switched off. CAUTION! To turn off the Dolby Noise reduction System: Press This CD player will accept 4 3/4 inch (12 cm) discs Preset 1 after you insert the tape.
Page 158: Load/Eject Button (Cd Mode For Cd Audio Play)
158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio display will show EJECTING DISC when the disc SCAN Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press the Scan button to scan through each track on the is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc. CD currently playing.
Page 159: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 RW/FF (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press and hold the FF button to fast forward through the Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will tracks. Release the FF button to stop the fast forward begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or feature.
Page 160 160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- Supported MP3 File Formats mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. The radio will recognize only files with the *.mp3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.mp3 The radio uses the following limits for file systems: extension may cause playback problems.
Page 161: Operation Instructions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 ID3 Tag information for artist, song title and album title To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a supported by the radios.
Page 162 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The radio display will show LOADING DISC when the Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed disc is loading. time priority mode. LOAD / EJT - Eject Press and hold the INFO button while in the message Press the LOAD/ EJT button and the push- display priority mode or elapsed time display priority button with the corresponding number where...
Page 163: Video Entertainment System (Sales Code Xrv) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 Turn the TUNE control to display available folders or VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE move through available folders. Press the TUNE control XRV) — IF EQUIPPED to select a folder. The optional VES™ (Video Entertainment System) con- sists of a DVD player and LCD (liquid crystal display) Buttons 1 - 6 (CD Mode for MP3 Play) screen, a battery-powered remote control, and two head-...
Page 164 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Raising The DVD Screen Remote Control Location...
Page 165: Satellite Radio - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast- Number (ESN/SID) ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Num- coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius™ Satel- ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio lite Radio.
Page 166: Selecting Satellite Mode In Ref And Rak Radio
166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL simultaneously for 3 seconds. All twelve ESN/SID num- A CD or tape may remain in the radio while in the bers will be displayed. The radio will exit the ESN/SID Satellite radio mode. mode when any other button is pushed, the ignition is Selecting a Channel turned OFF, or 5 minutes has passed since any button Press and release the SEEK or TUNE knob to search for...
Page 167: Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels PTY Button SEEK In addition to the 12 AM and 12 FM pre-set stations, you When the desired program is obtained, press the SEEK may also commit 12 satellite stations to push button button within five seconds.
Page 168: Navigation System (Sales Code Rec) - If Equipped
168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can selecting a variety of destinations and routes. The unit cause signal blockage. also provides an AM/FM stereo radio and six-disc CD changer with MP3 capability. NAVIGATION SYSTEM (SALES CODE REC) —...
Page 169: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 The FUNCTION SELECT button advances the radio to the next preset, changes the tape side being played, or changes the current disc when used in audio mode. The SCROLL buttons change selections such as radio station, CD track, or satellite radio chan- nel depending on the current mode.
Page 170: Cd Player
170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION second selection, three times, it will play the third, etc. Radio Broadcast Signals Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to switch the side Your new radio will provide excellent reception under of the tape to be played.
Page 171: Am Reception
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE interfere very little with the frequency variations that To keep the cassette tapes and player in good condition, carry the FM signal. take the following precautions: 1.
Page 172: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL other adverse condition is low or “muddy” sound from 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. one or both channels, as if the treble tone control were 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. turned all the way down.
Page 173: Climate Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 CLIMATE CONTROLS Automatic Temperature Control The Infrared Dual-Zone Climate Control System auto- matically maintains the interior comfort level desired by the driver and passenger. This is accomplished by a dual sun-sensor in the top of the instrument panel, and an infrared sensor located in the face of the control unit.
Page 174 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL heating system. Should the desired comfort level require conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity air conditioning, the system will automatically make the are present. This will cause an audible beep, and the LED adjustment.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 • Most of the time, when in Automatic operation, you Manual Operation can temporarily put the system into recirculation This system offers a full complement of manual override mode by pressing the Recirc button. However, under features which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, certain conditions in automatic the system is blowing Mode Preferred Automatic, or Blower and Mode Pre-...
Page 176 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 The operator can override the AUTO mode setting and floor. Air flows through the registers in the back of select the direction of the air by rotating the right mode the center console to the rear seat passengers. These knob to one of the following positions.
Page 178: Summer Operation
178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ON. The defroster automatically turns off after approxi- NOTE: Extended use of recirculation may cause the mately 10 minutes of operation for the first push of the windows to fog. If the interior of the windows begins to button, and will turn off after approximately 5 minutes fog, press the “Recirculate”...
Page 179: Winter Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 Winter Operation NOTE: Recirculate without A/C should not be used for Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter months long periods as fogging may occur. is not recommended because it may cause window Outside Air Intake fogging.
Page 180: Operating Tips
180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips...
Page 181: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....183 Power Steering ......198 Normal Starting .
Page 182 182 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Tires ..... 213 MMT In Gasoline ..... 221 Materials Added To Fuel .
Page 183: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 183 STARTING PROCEDURES Normal Starting Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator CAUTION! pedal. Turn the key to the “START” position and release when the engine starts. If the engine has not started Long periods of engine idling, especially at high within 3 seconds, slightly depress the accelerator pedal engine speeds, can cause excessive exhaust tempera-...
Page 184 184 STARTING AND OPERATING Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and WARNING! hold it there while cranking the engine. This should clear • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded. it started.
Page 185: Transmission Shifting
STARTING AND OPERATING 185 After Starting WARNING! The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up. Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running.
Page 186 186 STARTING AND OPERATING ON positions. Remove the rubber storage tray from the Park Position The PARK position is to be used when parking the bin located to the right of the shifter lever. The override vehicle. Engage only with the vehicle stopped. The PARK can be activated by pressing the pink-colored tab, which position is not intended to serve as a brake when the can be accessed through a hole inside the bin.
Page 187 STARTING AND OPERATING 187 Neutral The transmission automatically upshifts through fifth No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive gear. The DRIVE position provides optimum driving axle. When the brakes are released, the vehicle can be characteristics under all normal operating conditions. moved freely (pushed or towed).
Page 188 188 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: To avoid overrevving the engine when the Delayed Shifts in Cold Temperatures selector lever is moved in “D -” direction, the transmis- During cold temperature operation you may notice de- sion will not shift to a lower gear if the engine’s revolu- layed upshifts depending on engine and transmission tions per minute limit would be exceeded.
Page 189 STARTING AND OPERATING 189 A reset feature is available to allow the vehicle to be Have the transmission checked at your authorized dealer driven to a dealer for service. To reset the transmission, as soon as possible. use the following procedure: If the problem has been momentary, the transmission can 1.
Page 190: Automatic Transmission - General Information
190 STARTING AND OPERATING • Vehicle Loading Automatic Transmission — General Information • Driving Style CAUTION! • Selector lever position • Accelerator position Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • Vehicle speed •...
Page 191 STARTING AND OPERATING 191 self-calibrating. Therefore, the first few shifts on a new applied. Do not release the brake until ready to drive. The vehicle may be somewhat abrupt or soft until after the vehicle may otherwise accelerate quickly when the selec- break-in period.
Page 192: Autostick
192 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System AUTOSTICK This vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shift Autostick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers interlock system (BTSI) that holds the gearshift lever in manual gear shifting capability to provide the driver the P (Park) position when the ignition switch is in the with more control.
Page 193: Autostick General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 193 An UPSHIFT message will appear in the Electronic Autostick General Information Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) portion of your instru- • You can start out in first or second gear. The system ment cluster when using Autostick. This message ap- will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle pears in order to alert the driver to upshift to the next speed.
Page 194: Parking Brake
194 STARTING AND OPERATING To release the parking brake, pull out on the parking PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the ignition brake release located on the left side of the instrument switch on, the brake light in the instrument cluster will panel.
Page 195: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 195 The parking brake should always be applied when the BRAKE SYSTEM driver is not in the vehicle. In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for example, repeated brake applications with the engine off), the brakes will still function. The effort required to WARNING! brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required •...
Page 196 196 STARTING AND OPERATING The electronic brake force distribution (EBD) prevents the WARNING! rear wheels from over-braking and provides greater • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu- control of available braking forces applied to the rear axle. ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be- yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle WARNING!
Page 197 STARTING AND OPERATING 197 If the ABS light remains on or comes on while driving, it ABS is activated during braking under certain road or indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in- is not functioning and that service is required.
Page 198: Power Steering
198 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisticated in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical electronic equipment that may be susceptible to steering capability if power assist is lost.
Page 199: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 199 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Tire Markings Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible. CAUTION! Prolong operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and should be avoided when possible.
Page 200 200 STARTING AND OPERATING tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the NOTE: • P(Passenger)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded ing the size designation.
Page 201 STARTING AND OPERATING 201 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary Spare tire 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = Section Width in Milimeters (mm)
Page 202 202 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 203: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 203 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however the date code may only be on one side.
Page 204: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
204 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side “B” pillar. Tire and Loading Information This placard tells you important information about the:...
Page 205 STARTING AND OPERATING 205 Loading Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You pants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds”...
Page 206 206 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo NOTE: The following table shows examples on how to being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely calculate total load, cargo/luggage and towing capacities exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and calculated in step 4.
Page 207 STARTING AND OPERATING 207...
Page 208: Tires-General Information
208 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Safety— WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading WARNING! can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never cause accidents.
Page 209: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 209 2. Economy— Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement. Underinflation also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption.
Page 210 210 STARTING AND OPERATING Example: If garage temperature = 68° F (20° C) and the CAUTION! outside temperature = 32° F (0° C) then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al- which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°...
Page 211: Radial-Ply Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 211 Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in WARNING! the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous. The added strain on your Tire Spinning tires could cause them to fail.
Page 212: Tread Wear Indicators
212 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators Life of Tire Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying to help you in determining when your tires should be factors including but not limited to: replaced.
Page 213: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 213 Replacement Tires WARNING! The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- that specified for your vehicle.
Page 214: Alignment And Balance
214 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM — IF CAUTION! EQUIPPED Replacing original tires with tires of a different size Tire Pressure Monitoring may result in false speedometer and odometer read- The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPM) system uses ings.
Page 215 STARTING AND OPERATING 215 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System consists of the re-programmable at your authorized dealer to accommo- following components: date the customer selected wheel/tire combinations rec- ommended by DaimlerChrysler. • Receiver Module The following warnings will cause a text message to be •...
Page 216: General Information
216 STARTING AND OPERATING warning will reset automatically when the vehicle has CAUTION! been driven for at least 2 minutes at or above 15 mph (24 km/h). After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent CHECK TPM SYSTEM moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, See your authorized dealer when this message appears in...
Page 217: Tire Chains
STARTING AND OPERATING 217 • This device must accept any interference received, CAUTION! including interference that may cause undesired op- eration. To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the following precautions: The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the •...
Page 218: Snow Tires
218 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: In order to avoid damage to tires, chains, and Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what your vehicle do not drive for a prolonged period of time was originally equipped with your vehicle and should on dry pavement.
Page 219: Tire Rotation - All Season Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 219 Tire Rotation — All Season Tires The suggested rotation method for vehicles equipped with all season tires is the “forward-cross” shown in the following diagram. Tire Rotation — General Information Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions.
Page 220: Ground Clearance
220 STARTING AND OPERATING These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. FUEL REQUIREMENTS The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with Your vehicle is designed to meet all emis- aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type sion regulations and provide excellent fuel tires.
Page 221: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 221 Reformulated Gasoline CAUTION! Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”. DO NOT use gasolines containing Methanol. Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates, and are spe- problems and may damage critical fuel system com- cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im-...
Page 222: Materials Added To Fuel
222 STARTING AND OPERATING content of gasoline may not be indicated on the pump, Fuel System Cautions you should ask your gasoline retailer whether or not his/her gasoline contains MMT. CAUTION! It is even more important to look for gasolines without Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels performance:...
Page 223: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 223 • The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon octane enhancers are not recommended. Most of these monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill. products contain high concentrations of methanol.
Page 224: Adding Fuel
224 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL CAUTION! Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) Damage to the fuel system or emission control The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the system could result from using an improper fuel left side of the vehicle.
Page 225: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 225 Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster VEHICLE LOADING will turn on. Make sure that the gas cap is tightened The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown in the each time the vehicle is refueled. charts that follow.
Page 226: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr)
226 STARTING AND OPERATING The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the Overloading Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and front The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
Page 227 STARTING AND OPERATING 227 driving. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you Front Rear Axle have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is within Axle the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight. Empty Weight 2054 lbs 1805 lbs Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect (932 kg) (819 kg )
Page 228: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
228 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND TRAILER TOWING MOTORHOME, ETC.) Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended. TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground) Recreational towing for this vehicle is not recommended. NOTE: If the vehicle requires towing make sure all four wheels are off the ground.
Page 229 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ....230 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ....239 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 230: 230 What To Do In Emergencies
230 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES This is an emergency warning system and should not be HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The hazard flasher switch is located in the center of the used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your instrument panel between the center air outlets.
Page 231: Tirefit Tire Repair
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 231 removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature WARNING! control to maximum heat, the Mode control to floor, and the fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat others could be badly burned by steam or boiling from the engine cooling system.
Page 232 232 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES The TIREFIT system is located under an access panel in the rear compartment TIREFIT contents 1. Air pump hose TIREFIT Location 2. Power plug and cable 3. Air pump switch 4. Pressure gauge 5. TIREFIT sealant bottle 6.
Page 233 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 233 Sealing tire with TIREFIT WARNING! 1. Set the parking brake and turn on the hazard warning • Do not attempt to repair a tire on the side of the flashers. vehicle close to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or repairing a tire.
Page 234 234 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Unscrew the valve cap from the valve on the deflated 12. Attach the air pump hose (1) directly to the tire, press tire. the switch (3) to 1, and inflate the tire again. NOTE: If a tire pressure of 26 psi (1.8 bar) is not reached after five 6.
Page 235: Jump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 235 NOTE: JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES IF BATTERY IS • If a pressure of at least 19 psi (1.3 bar) cannot be maintained in the tire, the tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further, and call for WARNING! assistance.
Page 236 236 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: The battery is stored under an access cover in WARNING! the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get engine compartment for jump starting. it started.
Page 237: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 237 4. Connect one end of the jumper cable to the remote jump start positive battery post (A) in the engine com- partment. Connect the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery. Refer to the following illustration for jump starting connections.
Page 238: Traction
238 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Keep tires properly inflated. WARNING! 5. Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is danger- the vehicle in front to avoid a collision in a sudden stop. ous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear wheels.
Page 239: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 239 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE WARNING! With Ignition Key Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- tions: The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the age or failure.
Page 240: Without The Ignition Key
240 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Without The Ignition Key CAUTION! Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position. The only ap- • Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front proved method of towing with out the ignition key is with sling type towing equipment.
Page 241 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 6.1L Engine ......243 Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....251 Onboard Diagnostic System —...
Page 242 242 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Washers/Headlight Washers ..257 Rear Power Distribution Center ... 272 Exhaust System ..... . 257 Vehicle Storage .
Page 243: Maintaining Your Vehicle 243
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 243 6.1L ENGINE 6.1L Engine Compartment...
Page 244: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
244 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors Prolonged driving with the “Malfunction Indicator the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic Light”...
Page 245: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 245 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank PROGRAMS or start the engine. In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass 3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Page 246: Replacement Parts
246 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If your OBD system is not ready, you should see your REPLACEMENT PARTS authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was Use of genuine Mopar parts for normal/scheduled recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to in- you may need to do nothing more than drive your sure the designed performance.
Page 247: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 247 Engine Oil WARNING! Checking Oil Level You can be badly injured working on or around a To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at you have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
Page 248 248 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Operating the engine with the oil levels below the safe zone, or operating with oil levels that exceed the top of the safe zone may cause engine damage. Change Engine Oil Road conditions and your kind of driving affects the interval at which your oil should be changed.
Page 249 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 249 • Off-Road or desert operation. Engine Oil Viscosity Chart The proper SAE viscosity grade of engine oil should be NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your selected based on the following recommendation and be engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, within the operating temperature shown in the engine oil whichever comes first and follow schedule “B”...
Page 250: Engine Oil Filter
250 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE inspected at the specified intervals, and replaced if re- Disposing of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and quired. See your authorized dealer for service. oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, At the mileage indicated in the maintenance schedule, all indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the belts and tensioner should be checked for condition.
Page 251: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 251 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Fuel Filter Under normal driving conditions, replace the air filter at A plugged fuel filter can cause stalling, limit the speed at the intervals shown on Schedule “A”. If, however, you which a vehicle can be driven or cause hard starting. drive the vehicle frequently under dusty or severe con- Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the ditions, the filter element should be inspected periodi-...
Page 252 252 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning CAUTION! engine operation, a scorching odor may indicate severe and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, the Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle should be stopped, the engine shut off and the vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
Page 253: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 253 Maintenance-Free Battery NOTE: The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should not be disconnected and should only be replaced with a battery of the same type (vented). WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you.
Page 254: Air Conditioner Maintenance
254 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants • It is essential when replacing the cables on the approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- battery that the positive cable is attached to the tioning system.
Page 255: A/C Air Filter - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 255 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Refer to the “Maintenance Schedules” section of this R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar- manual for the recommended air conditioning filter bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro- replacement intervals. tection Agency and is an ozone-saving product.
Page 256: Front & Rear Suspension Ball Joints
256 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. surfaces.
Page 257: Windshield Washers/Headlight Washers
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 257 Windshield Washers/Headlight Washers Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust The windshield washer system and the headlamp washer system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the system share the same fluid reservoir. The reservoir is vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is located in the engine compartment and should be damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-...
Page 258: Cooling System
258 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently Cooling System spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser. WARNING! Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rubber, • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection at the connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition bottle and radiator.
Page 259 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 259 Selection Of Coolant Adding Coolant Use only the manufacturer’s recommended coolant, refer Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This for correct coolant type. coolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100,000 miles before replacement.
Page 260 260 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- WARNING! tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated.
Page 261 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 261 ground. If ingested by a child, contact a physician humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor- immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately. ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant to enter the radiator. Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for If an examination of your engine compartment shows no...
Page 262: Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
262 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. collapsed. • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou- equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are...
Page 263 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 263 Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou- WARNING! plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting NOTE: Often, fluid such as oil, power steering fluid, or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera-...
Page 264: Brake Fluid Level Check
264 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid, refer WARNING! to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure. You could have an accident. If you see any signs of cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brake WARNING! hoses replaced immediately.
Page 265: Fuel System Hoses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 265 Automatic Transmission CAUTION! Fluid Level Check Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks are not the brake fluid, all brake seal components could be required. For this reason the dipstick is omitted. damaged causing partial or complete brake failure.
Page 266: Front And Rear Wheel Bearings
266 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front And Rear Wheel Bearings CAUTION! Front and rear wheel bearings are permanently sealed. No regular maintenance is required for these compo- The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not nents. require adjustment under normal operating condi- tions.
Page 267 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 267 • Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. finish.
Page 268 268 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or • Use Mopar touch up paint or equivalent on scratches similar cause which destroys the paint and protective as soon as possible. Your dealer has touch up paint to coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible.
Page 269 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 269 solvents, detergents, or ammonia based cleaners to clean Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi- The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are tioner is not required to maintain the original condition. molded in clear plastic.
Page 270: Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders
270 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders CAUTION! Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent with the cup holder in the center console. • When installing the Power Distribution Center cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- NOTE: The cup holder cannot be removed.
Page 271 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 271 Front Power Distribution Center Fuses Cavity Fuse Circuits Cavity Fuse Circuits 25 Amp Clear Powertrain Control Mod- 20 Amp Yellow Left High Beam Headlight 20 Amp Yellow Injectors, Ignition Coils 20 Amp Yellow Right High Beam Head- light 15 Amp Dk.
Page 272: Rear Power Distribution Center
272 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Power Distribution Center CAUTION! There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under an access panel. This center contains fuses • When installing the Power Distribution Center and relays. cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly positioned and fully latched.
Page 273 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 273 Rear Power Distribution Center Fuses Cavity Fuse Circuits Cavity Fuse Circuits — — 60 Amp Clear Ignition Off Draw — — 40 Amp Green Battery — — — — 20 Amp Yellow Selectable Power Outlet 40 Amp Green Battery 10 Amp Red Stop Lamp...
Page 274 274 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Fuse Circuits Cavity Fuse Circuits 10 Amp Red Steering Column Module/ 10 Amp Red Heated Mirror Power Mirrors 5 Amp Orange Power Mirror — — 10 Amp Red Climate Control Module/ — — Headlamp Leveling — if equipped/Rear Park As- —...
Page 275: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 275 VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery. LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number You may: Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights....W5W Rear Compartment (Trunk) Light .
Page 276: Bulb Replacement
276 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb Number Low Beam Headlamp – High Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, and Intensity Discharge (HID) ..D1S (Serviced at Dealer) Park/Turn Lamp High Beam Headlamp ....9005 High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) Front Park/Turn Lamp .
Page 277 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 277 NOTE: When HID headlights are turned on there is a blue hue to the lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges. • Open the hood. • Twist the appropriate bulb socket assembly counter- clockwise and pull out.
Page 278: Tail/Stop, Tail, Turn Signal Lamp, And Backup Lamp
278 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. Tail/Stop, Tail, Turn Signal Lamp, and Backup Lamp 1.
Page 279 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 279 6. Disconnect the electrical connector. 7. Pull tail lamp assembly clear from vehicle to access bulbs. Turn bulb sockets counter-clockwise to remove.
Page 280 280 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 8. Pull the appropriate bulb to remove it from the socket. 9. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the tail light assembly. 10. Close the trunk.
Page 281: License Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 281 License Lamp FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric 1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia. Fuel (approximate) 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly and pull the 6.1 Liter Engines (Premium 91 19 gal- 72 liters bulb from the socket.
Page 282: Recommended Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
282 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil (6.1 Liter) Use API rated SM/CF full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-40 is recommended. Refer to the engine oil viscosity chart for the correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-10725.
Page 283 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emission Control System Maintenance ..300 Schedule “B” ......287 Maintenance Schedules .
Page 284: Maintenance Schedules
284 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold There are two maintenance schedules that show the type must be done at the times or mileages specified to required service for your vehicle. assure the continued proper functioning of the emission control system.
Page 285 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 285 • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser- NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change vice). intervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months whichever comes first. • Off-road or desert operation. NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your CAUTION! engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow schedule “B”...
Page 286 286 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once a Month At Each Oil Change • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Change the engine oil filter. damage. • Inspect the exhaust system. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals •...
Page 287 SCHEDULE “B” 287 • Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser- SCHEDULE “B” Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle vices). under one or more of the following conditions. Change • Off-road or desert operation. the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000 •...
Page 288 288 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 18,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000) (30 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* Replace the air cleaner filter.
Page 289 SCHEDULE “B” 289 Miles 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 33,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000) (55 000) (60 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* Replace the air cleaner filter.
Page 290 290 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 39,000 42,000 45,000 48,000 51,000 54,000 (Kilometers) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* Replace the air cleaner filter.
Page 291 SCHEDULE “B” 291 Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 (Kilometers) (95 000) (100 000) (105 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* Replace the air cleaner filter.
Page 292 292 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 75,000 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (Kilometers) (125 000) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* Replace the air cleaner filter.
Page 293 SCHEDULE “B” 293 Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000) Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re- placed at 3 months. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* Replace the air cleaner filter.
Page 294 294 SCHEDULE “A” SCHEDULE “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000) (50 000) (60 000) [Months] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* Replace the air cleaner filter.
Page 295 SCHEDULE “A” 295 Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 (Kilometers) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (110 000) (120 000) [Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if required.* Replace the air cleaner filter.
Page 296 296 SCHEDULE “A” Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000 (Kilometers) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (170 000) [Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] Change engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the air cleaner filter and replace if re- quired.* Replace the air cleaner filter.
Page 297 SCHEDULE “A” 297 WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that 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 299 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Reporting Safety Defects ....303 Vehicle ......284 In Canada .
Page 300: Prepare For The Appointment
Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s Warranty service must be done by an authorized service history. This can often provide a clue to the Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommend current problem. that you take your vehicle to you selling dealer. They...
Page 301: If You Need Consumer Assistance 301
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 301 • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center general manager or owner of the dealership. They P.O. Box 1621 want to know if you need assistance. Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone —(800) 465–2001 •...
Page 302: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)
302 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for your when you purchased your new vehicle. Your dealer has vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex- also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and pected repairs after your manufacturer’s new vehicle training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with...
Page 303: Reporting Safety Defects
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 303 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In Canada: In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause should contact the Customer Service Department imme- a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately diately.
Page 304 Chrysler group vehicles. Included are maintaining, servicing and repairing DaimlerChrysler starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro- Corporation vehicles. A complete working knowledge...
Page 305: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 305 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM Traction Grades TIRE QUALITY GRADES The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and The following describes the tire grading categories estab- C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis- pavement as measured under controlled conditions on tration.
Page 306: Temperature Grades
306 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, repre- senting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and The temperature grade is established for a tire that is its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 307: Index
INDEX...
Page 308 308 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System ... . . 195 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ... . . 195 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..259 Anti-Lock Warning Light .
Page 309 INDEX 309 Bearings ......266 Cargo Tie-Downs ..... . . 126 Belts, Drive .
Page 310 310 INDEX Cooling System ......258 Door Locks ......15 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 311 INDEX 311 Air Cleaner Filter ..... 251 Filters Break-In Recommendations ....56 Air Cleaner .
Page 312 312 INDEX Fuel ....... . . 220 Speedometer ......134 Adding .
Page 313 INDEX 313 Homelink Transmitter ....114 Key, Replacement ..... . . 13 Hood Release .
Page 314 314 INDEX Engine Temperature Warning ... . 135 Tires ....... 204 Fog .
Page 315 INDEX 315 Outside ......64 Operator Manuals (Owner’s Manuals) ..4 Vanity .
Page 316 316 INDEX Steering ......198 Recreational Towing ..... 228 Steering, Checking .
Page 317 INDEX 317 Seat Belts ......28 Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .
Page 318 318 INDEX Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Tires ......58,208,305 Controls ......168 Air Pressure .
Page 319 INDEX 319 Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home ..228 Variance, Compass ..... . 144 Traction Control .
Page 320 320 INDEX Windows ......23 Power ......23 Windshield Defroster .

Chrysler 300C SRT8 Owner's Manual

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