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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .
Page 5: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
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Page 7: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
Page 8: 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 10: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ..18 Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) .
Page 11 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using The Panic Alarm ....25 Wind Buffeting ..... . . 43 Programming Additional Transmitters .
Page 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Transporting Passengers ....81 Airbags ......56 Exhaust Gas .
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Keyless Go, the Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the ignition switch position (OFF/ACC/RUN).
Page 14: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry/ Keyless Go (PEKG), the Key Fob will also contain a special receiver that communicates with the vehicle.
Page 15: Removing Key Fob From Ignition
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Removing Key Fob From Ignition at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 16: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 min- CAUTION! utes after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel this An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always feature.
Page 17: Sentry Key
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SENTRY KEY indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. This The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho- condition will result in the engine being shut off after two rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The seconds.
Page 18: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Replacement Keys Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho- rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key Fob vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the is one that has never been programmed.
Page 19: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • This device must accept any interference that may be To Arm the System received, including interference that may cause undes- Vehicles Not Equipped with Keyless Go ired operation. Remove the key from the ignition switch and either press VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM —...
Page 20: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 • The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during the vehicle ignition is OFF (refer to “Starting Proce- dures” in “Starting And Operating” for further informa- trunk entry. Pressing the TRUNK button will not tion).
Page 21: Illuminated Entry - If Equipped
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound, and the ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED ignition will not start the vehicle. If this occurs, disarm The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 22: To Unlock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into To Unlock the Doors the ignition switch disables all buttons on that RKE Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter; however, the buttons on the remaining RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice transmitters will continue to work.
Page 23 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un- NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the mation. security alarm.
Page 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the alarm. Opening a door with the security alarm activated following procedure: will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the security alarm. 1.
Page 25: To Lock The Doors
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the To Lock the Doors Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- following procedure: ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and 1.
Page 26: To Unlatch The Trunk
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 alarm. Opening a door with the security alarm activated The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a to deactivate the security alarm.
Page 27: Transmitter Battery Replacement
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. NOTE: • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1. Battery access is through a door located on the rear of the RKE transmitter.
Page 28: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 3. Reposition the access door panel over the battery 1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected opening and snap into place. life of the battery is a minimum of three years. General Information 2.
Page 29: How To Use Remote Start
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How to Use Remote Start NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Keyless Go, the All of the following conditions must be met before the remote start feature will operate with the Start/Stop engine will remote start: button installed in the ignition switch.
Page 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 To Enter Remote Start Mode To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the Press and release the REMOTE START button Vehicle on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec- Press and release the REMOTE START button one time, onds.
Page 31: Door Locks
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Stop button is installed in the ignition switch, otherwise, DOOR LOCKS insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch and turn to the Manual Door Locks RUN position. Refer to the “Passive Entry System — If To lock each door, push the door lock plunger on each Equipped”...
Page 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door, WARNING! (Continued) the door will lock. Make sure the key is not inside the • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving vehicle before closing the door.
Page 33: Power Door Locks
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks prevents you from accidentally locking the Key Fob in A power door lock switch is on each front door trim the vehicle. Removing the Key Fob, returning the ignition panel.
Page 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 4. The throttle is pressed. 1. Close all doors and place the Key Fob in the ignition switch. 5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h). 2. Cycle the ignition switch between OFF and RUN and 6.
Page 35: Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec- Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal power door locks if: Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)”...
Page 36: Passive Entry System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 • If a passive entry door handle has not been used for 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting. 72 hours the passive entry feature for that handle may time out.
Page 37 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to Passive Entry system is equipped with an automatic door “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal unlock feature. If one of the vehicle doors is open and the Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)”...
Page 38: Child Protection Door Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 deck lid, the deck lid will automatically unlatch, unless allow a passive entry to unlock the same door for two another one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmit- seconds. However, the RKE unlock function will work ters is outside the vehicle and within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the during this time period.
Page 39 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For emergency key information, refer to “A NOTE: When the Child Protection Door Lock system is Word About Your Keys”. engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
Page 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 • For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the door lock plunger to the UNLOCK position, roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. To Disengage the Child Protection Door Lock System 1.
Page 41: Windows
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. Power Windows The window controls will operate only when the ignition The window controls on the driver’s door control all the switch is in the ACC or RUN position.
Page 42: Auto-Down Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 To stop the window from going all the way down during WARNING! the AUTO-down operation, pull up on the switch briefly. Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the AUTO-Up Feature with Anti–Pinch Protection —...
Page 43 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto-reverse function unexpectedly during auto- closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to close the window manually. WARNING! There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed.
Page 44: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 1. Pull the window switch up to close window com- NOTE: The transmission must be in PARK before the pletely and continue to hold the switch up for an button will operate. additional two seconds after the window is closed.
Page 45: Trunk Safety Warning
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE With the ignition switch in the OFF position or the key Trunk Emergency Release removed from the ignition switch, the Trunk Open sym- The trunk of your vehicle is equipped with an emergency bol will display until the trunk is closed.
Page 46: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized Some of the most important safety features in your seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether vehicle are the restraint systems: for CHildren (LATCH) feature can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems.
Page 47: Lap/Shoulder Belts
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the WARNING! inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled Lap/Shoulder Belts up.
Page 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or your injuries in a collision much worse. You might outside of a vehicle.
Page 49 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt adjust the front seat.
Page 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the not protect you properly.
Page 51 50 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 lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of a bit on the shoulder belt.
Page 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. above the webbing to release the anchorage, then move it The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. up or down to the position that fits you best. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully.
Page 53: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE you will prefer a higher position. When you release the 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the anchorage try to move it up and down to make sure that folded webbing.
Page 54: Seat Belt Pretensioners - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat the entire belt is extracted. belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly.
Page 55 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE until the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt is buckled. NOTE: Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend de- BeltAlert will be reactivated if the driver’s or passen- activating the BeltAlert . ger’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and 1.
Page 56: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt on while unbuckling the seat belt and turn off while across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. re-buckling the seat belt.
Page 57: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Airbags
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating posi- tions.
Page 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator NOTE: • Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision. but they will open during airbag deployment.
Page 59 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) WARNING! • Front and Side Impact Sensors • No objects should be placed over or near the • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, airbag on the instrument panel, because any such and Seat Track Position Sensors objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a...
Page 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios, etc. Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) — If Equipped SABIC airbags may offer side-impact and vehicle rollover protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure.
Page 61 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The system includes side impact sensors adjacent to both Knee Impact Bolsters front and rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the the SABIC airbags during impacts that require airbag driver and the front passenger, and position front occu- occupant protection.
Page 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child WARNING! seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint. Infants in rear-facing child restraints should NEVER (Refer to “Child Restraints”) ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger...
Page 63: Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified WARNING! (Continued) to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument Center. Phone numbers are provided under If You Need panel during Advanced Front Airbag deployment Assistance .
Page 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 ORC deploys the Advanced Front Airbags, SABIC air- The side airbags will not deploy in all side collisions. Side bags — if equipped, and front seat belt pretensioners — airbag deployment will depend on the severity and type if equipped, as required, depending on the severity and of collision.
Page 65 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC contains a backup power supply system that WARNING! may deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment. Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to Also, the ORC turns on the Airbag Warning protect you in a collision.
Page 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 separate and fold out of the way as the airbags inflate to covers the window. The airbag inflates in about 30 ms their full size. The airbags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 (about one-quarter of the time that it takes to blink your milliseconds.
Page 67 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Accident Response System If a Deployment Occurs In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if The front airbags are designed to deflate immediately the communication network remains intact, and the after deployment.
Page 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 • As the airbags deflate, you may see some smoke-like WARNING! particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the non-toxic gas used for Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot airbag inflation.
Page 69 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad- WARNING! vanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate • Modifications to any part of the airbag system accidentally or may not function properly if modi- could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 70: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Airbag Warning Light located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the You will want to have the airbags ready to proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the inflate for your protection in a collision.
Page 71 Chrysler Group LLC, such investigations may be re- hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential quested by customers, insurance carriers, government data will not be disclosed by Chrysler Group LLC to any officials, and professional crash researchers, such as those third party except when: associated with universities, and with hospital and insur- ance organizations.
Page 72: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 3. Requested by police under a legal warrant. United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the 4. Otherwise required by law. law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Data parameters that are recorded: Children 12 years and younger should ride properly •...
Page 73 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE There are different sizes and types of restraints for infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing children from newborn size to the child almost large by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are enough for an adult safety belt.
Page 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children over the front of the seat when their back is against the who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg) and who are older seatback should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.
Page 75 74 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 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 system provides for the installation of the child restraint child seats. You should NEVER install LATCH- without using the vehicle’s seat belts, instead securing compatible child seats so that two seats share a common the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper lower anchorage.
Page 77 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with System separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or We urge you to follow the manufacturer’s directions connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a carefully when installing your child restraint.
Page 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 child restraint rearward and downward into the seat, inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehicle removing slack in the straps according to the child that the seat belts are not toys and should not be restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 79 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt. The cinching latch In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the plate will keep the belt tight; however, any seat belt lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasion- buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening ally and pull it tight if necessary.
Page 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 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. NOTE: Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
Page 81: Engine Break-In Recommendations
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transporting Pets The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly changes should be consistent with anticipated climate injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
Page 82: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 SAFETY TIPS WARNING! (Continued) Transporting Passengers • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO using a seat belt properly. AREA. Exhaust Gas WARNING! WARNING! •...
Page 83: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force for lubrication or oil change.
Page 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes WARNING! on while driving, have the system checked by an autho- rized dealer. Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- Defroster sonal injury.
Page 85: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for WARNING! (Continued) cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure. driver foot well while the vehicle is moving.
Page 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......91 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped ..94 Inside Day/Night Mirror .
Page 87 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Things You Should Know About Your Folding Rear Seat ....136 Uconnect™ Phone ....116 Driver Memory Seat —...
Page 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 Headlight Time Delay ....145 Intermittent Wiper System ....151 Smartbeam™...
Page 89 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Speed ....160 Setting The Following Distance In ACC ..170 To Vary The Speed Setting .
Page 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ..190 Pinch Protect Override ....198 Programming HomeLink .
Page 91 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Area ......205 Rear Window Features ....206 Cargo Area Features .
Page 92: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the wind- shield).
Page 93: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
Page 94: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 turned on or off by pressing the button at the base of the WARNING! inside mirror. The mirror will automatically adjust for headlight glare when the inside mirror adjusts. Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away NOTE: This feature is also available on the passenger’s than they really are.
Page 95: Tilt Mirrors In Reverse - If Equipped
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open any vehicle is shifted out of the REVERSE position. Each door. This LED shines outward to illuminate the front stored memory setting will have an associated Tilt Mir- and rear door handles.
Page 96: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel to return the power mirrors to pre- programmed positions.
Page 97: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile, Ver- sion 0.96 or higher. See the Uconnect™ website for supported phones. For Uconnect™ customer support, visit the following websites: • www.chrysler.com/uconnect Illuminated Vanity Mirror • www.dodge.com/uconnect...
Page 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 • www.jeep.com/uconnect system. Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used with the system at a time. The system is available in • or call 1–877–855–8400 English, Spanish, or French languages. Uconnect™...
Page 99: Operation
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Command Button The radio display will be used for visual prompts from Actual button location may vary with the ra- the Uconnect™ Phone such as CELL or caller ID on dio. The individual buttons are described in the certain radios.
Page 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 • For each feature explanation in this section, only the To activate the Uconnect™ Phone from idle, simply press combined form of the voice command is given. You button and follow the audible prompts for can also break the commands into parts and say each directions.
Page 101 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a The following are general phone to Uconnect™ Phone pairing instructions: priority level between one and seven, with one being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven cellular •...
Page 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 • The system will prompt you to say the number you or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a want to call. name in the phonebook, refer to Add Names to Your Uconnect™...
Page 103 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Home, Work, Mobile, or Pager ). This will allow Transfer From Cellular Phone you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, entry, if desired.
Page 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 • Depending on the maximum number of entries down- Phonebook Download — Single Entry loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest If equipped and supported by your phone, Uconnect™ downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail- Phone allows the user to download entries from their able, the previous downloaded phonebook is available phone via Bluetooth .
Page 105 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook first disconnect or drop the Bluetooth connection to the Uconnect™ Phone, and then send the address entry that you wish to edit. book entry via Bluetooth .
Page 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 • After you enter the name, the Uconnect™ Phone will Delete Uconnect™ Phonebook Entry ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended work, cellular, pager, or all. Say the designation you when the vehicle is not in motion.
Page 107: Phone Call Features
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Note that only the phonebook in the current language • The Uconnect™ Phone will then prompt you as to the is deleted. number designation you wish to call. • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be •...
Page 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 call, press and hold the button until you hear a by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is single beep, indicating that the incoming call was in progress.
Page 109 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Conference Call on hold may not become active automatically. This is cell When two calls are in progress (one active and one on phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press hold), press and hold the button until you hear a and hold the button until you hear a single beep.
Page 110: Uconnect™ Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say continue on the Uconnect™ Phone either until the call the name of the language you wish to switch to ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates English, Espanol, or Francais.
Page 111 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If supported, this number may be programmable on If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect™ Phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as some systems. To do this, press the button and follows: say ‘Setup’, followed by ‘Emergency’.
Page 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say certain companies, which time out a little too soon to Towing Assistance. work properly with the Uconnect™ Phone. NOTE: Voice Mail Calling • The towing assistance number dialed is based on the To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to Working country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- with Automated Systems.
Page 113 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE on your cellular phone keypad, you can press the NOTE: • You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed network configurations.
Page 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 • Press the button to begin. dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth cellular phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say audio system.
Page 115: Advanced Phone Connectivity
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Following the beep, say Mute. Connect or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect™ Phone and Cellular Phone In order to un-mute the Uconnect™ Phone: Your cellular phone can be paired with many different •...
Page 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • The Uconnect™ Phone will play the phone names of • The selected phone will be used for the next phone all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to call. If the selected phone is not available, the the lowest priority.
Page 117: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Phone Uconnect™ Phone. For best results, the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked Uconnect™...
Page 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would • When navigating through an automated system such speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of you.
Page 119 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be • Echo at the phone far end can sometimes be reduced compromised with the convertible top down. by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be Phone Far End Audio Performance compromised with the convertible top down.
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Page 123 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
Page 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
Page 125: General Information
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com- following conditions: mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a...
Page 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few For example, if you are in the disc menu and you are seconds, the system will present you with a list of listening to FM radio, you can speak commands from the options.
Page 127: Commands
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Commands In this mode, you can say the following commands: The Voice Command system understands two types of • “Radio” (to switch to the radio mode) commands. Universal commands are available at all •...
Page 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel) Radio FM To switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In • “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels) this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
Page 129 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Memo − “Previous” (to play the previous memo) To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. In − “Delete” (to delete a memo) this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Delete All” (to delete all memos) •...
Page 130: Voice Training
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice SEATS Command button first and wait for the beep Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle. They need to be used properly for safe before speaking the “Barge In”...
Page 131: Power Seats
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats WARNING! The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use this switch to move the Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is driver’s seat up or down, forward or rearward or to dangerous.
Page 132: Power Reclining Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Power Reclining Seats The recline control is used to adjust the position of the seatback. To adjust the seatback forward, move the control toward the front of the vehicle. To move the seatback rearward, move the control toward the rear of the vehicle.
Page 133: Lumbar Support
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Page 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head To remove the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the large restraint to it’s highest position, push in both buttons at button, located on the base of the head restraint, and the base of each head restraint rod, and simultaneously push downward on the head restraint.
Page 135: Heated Seats - If Equipped
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To install the head restraint, insert the head restraint rods Heated Seats — If Equipped into each guide, apply pressure down on the headrest This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats. until the head restraint reaches the first lock position, The controls for each front seat are located near the push the large button in and push down and adjust head...
Page 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 On vehicles equipped with rear heated seats, the seats each switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indica- closest to the doors are heated. The controls for these tors will illuminate for High, one for Low and none for seats are located on the rear of the center console.
Page 137: Folding Rear Seat
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, heating element and/or degrade the material of the spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- seat.
Page 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
Page 139: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED The memory switch is located on the driver’s door trim This feature allows the driver to store up to two different panel. The switch contains an (S) button to activate the memory profiles for easy recall through a memory memory save function.
Page 140: Programming The Memory Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Programming The Memory Feature NOTE: • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in NOTE: Saving a new memory profile will erase an PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a existing profile from memory.
Page 141: Memory Position Recall
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To program your RKE transmitters, perform the follow- NOTE: Your RKE transmitters can be unlinked to your ing: memory settings by pressing the SET (S) button followed by the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter in Step 4 1.
Page 142: Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 To recall the memory setting for driver two, press Key Fob from the ignition (or change the ignition to OFF, MEMORY button number 2 on the driver’s door or the for vehicles equipped with Keyless Go™). UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to •...
Page 143: To Open And Close The Hood
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the driver seat position is less than 0.9 in (22.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit or Easy Entry.
Page 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood, until it is open approxi- mately 6 in (15 cm), and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
Page 145: Lights
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instru- ment panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, inte- rior lights and fog lights.
Page 146: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Automatic Headlights — If Equipped The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be turned on This system automatically turns the headlights on or off or off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, (EVIC) (if equipped).
Page 147: Smartbeam™ - If Equipped
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will To Activate turn off in the normal manner. 1. Select “Automatic High Beams — ON” through the NOTE: The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds EVIC.
Page 148: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 1. Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the Lights-On Reminder headlights from the high beam to the low beam position. If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is placed in the OFF position, a chime will sound to alert 2.
Page 149: Multifunction Lever
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights. The on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show multifunction lever is located on the left side of the proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 150: High/Low Beam Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam. Flash-to-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.
Page 151: Windshield Wipers And Washers
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE open. This includes the glove box light, but not the trunk Interior Light Defeat (OFF) light. To restore interior light operation, either place the Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom off ignition in the RUN position or cycle the light switch.
Page 152: Intermittent Wiper System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 CAUTION! Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the wind- shield wipers may result if the wiper switch is left in any position other than off. Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be-...
Page 153: Mist Feature
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mist Feature WARNING! Lightly push the multifunction lever inward (toward the steering column) to activate a single wipe cycle to clear Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. The wipers could lead to an accident.
Page 154: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be turned on wipers will automatically change between an intermit- or off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center tent wipe, slow wipe and a fast wipe depending on the (EVIC) (if equipped).
Page 155: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Rain Sensing system has protective features for the TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN wiper blades and arms. It will not operate under the This feature allows you to tilt the steering column following conditions: upward or downward.
Page 156: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 To unlock the steering column, pull the control handle POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN outward. To tilt the steering column, move the steering — IF EQUIPPED wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or This feature allows you to tilt the steering column shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel upward or downward.
Page 157: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To tilt the steering column, move the lever up or down as WARNING! desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Page 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 • The pedals can be adjusted while driving. • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control is on. One of the following messages will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (if equipped) if a pedal adjustment is attempted when the system is locked out: “Adjustable Pedal Disabled —...
Page 159: Electronic Speed Control
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control lever, located on the right- CAUTION! side of the steering wheel, operates the system. Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls.
Page 160: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on simultaneously.
Page 161: To Deactivate
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To Resume Speed • Electronic Speed Control will only function in 3rd, 4th, If you deactivated the Electronic Speed Control without or 5th gear when in the Autostick mode (if erasing the set speed from memory and your vehicle equipped).
Page 162: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 To decrease speed while Electronic Speed Control is set, The automatic transmission will downshift while climb- push down and hold the lever in SET DECEL. If the lever ing uphill or descending downhill. This downshift is is continually held in the SET DECEL position, the set necessary to maintain vehicle set speed.
Page 163: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF WARNING! EQUIPPED • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling system. It is not a substitute for active driving on highways and major roadways.
Page 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions You should switch off the ACC system: into account, and may be limited upon adverse • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sight distance conditions.
Page 165: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Cruise Control system has two control modes: • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an appropriate distance between vehicles. • Normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode for cruising at a constant preset speed. For additional information, refer to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode”...
Page 166: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 When the system is turned on and in the READY state, To Activate the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) dis- Push and release the ON/OFF/MODE button located on plays “ACC READY.” the end of the speed control lever. The ACC menu in the EVIC displays “ACC READY.”...
Page 167: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could acciden- tally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system off when you are not using To Set a Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the...
Page 168: To Cancel
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 • The system will not be controlling the distance be- • You softly tap the brake pedal. tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle • You depress the brake pedal. speed will only be determined by the position of the •...
Page 169: To Turn Off
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Turn Off WARNING! The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if: The Resume function should only be used if traffic and road conditions permit. Resuming a set speed •...
Page 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 • The ACC system can only apply a maximum of 25% of While ACC is set, the set speed can be decreased by pushing and holding the lever down (SET/DECEL). If the vehicle’s braking capability and will not bring the the lever is continually held, the set speed will continue vehicle to a complete stop.
Page 171: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Setting the Following Distance in ACC To change the distance setting, push the lever away from The specified following distance for ACC can be set by you (DISTANCE) and release. Each time this is done, the varying the distance setting between long, medium, and distance setting adjusts between long, medium, and short.
Page 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 • The vehicle ahead slows to a speed below 15 mph braking capacity. When this occurs, you should immedi- (24 km/h) and the system automatically disengages ately apply the brakes as needed to maintain a safe itself.
Page 173: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings. The EVIC is located in the upper part of the instrument cluster between the speedometer and the tachometer. The information it displays depends on ACC system status. Press the MENU button (located on the steer- ing wheel) repeatedly until one of the follow- ing displays in the EVIC:...
Page 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 ACC SET 1 — Sensed Vehicle Indicator 2 — Set Speed − When ACC is set, the set speed will display. 3 — Your Vehicle 4 — Following Distance Setting: Three Bars = Long; Two Bars = Medium;...
Page 175 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The set speed will continue to display in place of the The ACC SET screen will display once again if any ACC odometer reading when changing the EVIC display activity occurs, which may include any of the following: while ACC is set.
Page 176: Display Warnings And Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Display Warnings and Maintenance ACC Blinded Warning The ACC Blinded Warning will display when conditions temporarily limit system performance. This most often occurs at times of poor visibility, such as in snow, fog, heavy rain, or when driving into direct sunlight (sunrise or sunset).
Page 177 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Always keep the sensor clean. Carefully wipe the If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of sensor lens with a soft cloth. Be cautious not to an obstruction.
Page 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 NOTE: Installing a vehicle front-end protector or an aftermarket grille or modifying the grille is not recom- mended. Doing so may block the sensor and inhibit ACC operation. ACC Unavailable Warning If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays ACC UNAVAILABLE, there may be a temporary malfunction that limits ACC functionality.
Page 179: Precautions While Driving With Acc
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Precautions While Driving with ACC In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection issues. In these cases, ACC may brake late or unexpect- edly. The driver needs to stay alert and may need to intervene.
Page 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Using ACC on Hills When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions, and the steepness of the hills, ACC perfor- mance may be limited.
Page 181 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lane Changing ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may detect the vehicle until it’s too late for the ACC system to take action.
Page 182: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Stationary Objects and Vehicles General Information ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations Classification Specifications: where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and 21 C.F.R part 1040.10 &...
Page 183: Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode WARNING! In addition to adaptive cruise control mode, a normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode is available for cruising In the normal cruise control mode, the system will at fixed speeds.
Page 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 To Vary the Speed Setting To Resume There are two ways to change the set speed: Push the lever up and release (RESUME/ACCEL) and then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The •...
Page 185: Parksense Rear Park Assist
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST ParkSense uses four sensors located in the rear bumper The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system is a driver aid to scan for obstacles up to 79 in (200 cm) away from the that senses for obstacles behind the vehicle.
Page 186: Warning Display Distances
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 The Warning Display contains two sets of yellow and red ParkSense dimly illuminates the two inner most yellow indicators, one set to warn of obstacles behind the left indicators when it is ON and detecting no obstacles. The rear of the vehicle and the other set to warn of obstacles following chart shows the warning display operation behind the right rear of the vehicle.
Page 187: Parksense System Usage Precautions
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • ParkSense , when on, will MUTE the radio when it is ParkSense System Usage Precautions sounding a tone. NOTE: • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, • If a ParkSense system malfunction occurs, a single dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense Rear Park chime will sound once per ignition cycle.
Page 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 • Objects must not be within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear CAUTION! (Continued) fascia/bumper while driving the vehicle. Failure to do • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using the so can result in the system misinterpreting a close ParkSense Rear Park Assist system to be able to object as a sensor problem, causing the “SERVICE...
Page 189 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist • Drivers must be careful when backing up even system, it is strongly recommended that the ball when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist sys- mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected tem.
Page 190: Overhead Console
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 OVERHEAD CONSOLE Courtesy/Reading Lights The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights At the forward end of the console are two courtesy/ and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door reading lights. Opener (HomeLink ) buttons and power sunroof switch may also be included, if equipped.
Page 191: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The storage compartment access is a push/push design. Push on the raised bar on the compartment door to open. Push on the raised bar to close. GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems.
Page 192: Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Programming HomeLink WARNING! Before You Begin • Your motorized door or gate will open and close If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, while you are training the Universal Transceiver. erase all channels before you begin training.
Page 193 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers from the HomeLink buttons while keeping the EVIC may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted display in view.
Page 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 This can usually be found where the hanging antenna 6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is button. The name and color of the button may vary by NOT the button normally used to open and close the manufacturer.
Page 195: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Gate Operator/Canadian Programming successfully accepted the frequency signal. The EVIC Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- display will change from “CHANNEL # TRAINING” to nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of “CHANNEL # TRAINED.”...
Page 196: Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. follow these steps: Troubleshooting Tips 1. Place the ignition in the RUN position. If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here are some of the most common solutions: 2.
Page 197: General Information
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry The power sunroof switch is located between the sun Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following visors on the overhead console.
Page 198: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the sun- • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in roof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or the ignition switch (or with the ignition in the any object, to project through the sunroof opening.
Page 199: Pinch Protect Feature
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pinch Protect Feature Venting Sunroof — Express This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of Press and release the Vent button in the center of the the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- switch, and the sunroof will open to the vent position.
Page 200: Wind Buffeting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Wind Buffeting will remain active for 10 minutes after the ignition is Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of placed in the OFF position. Opening either front door pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the will cancel this feature.
Page 201: Electrical Power Outlets
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) electrical power outlets on this vehicle. Both of the power outlets are protected by a fuse. Insert cigar lighter or accessory plug into the power outlets for use to ensure proper operation.
Page 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 The center console outlet is powered directly from the WARNING! battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent the To avoid serious injury or death: engine from starting.
Page 203 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • After the use of high power draw accessories or • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw long periods of the vehicle not being started (with power from the vehicle’s battery even when not in accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 204: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 CUPHOLDERS Rear Seat Cupholders The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest Front Seat Cupholders between the rear seats. The cupholders 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 205: Storage
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Console Features The center console contains two shift bezel cubby bins with rubber mats for holding small items. For vehicles not equipped with navigation radio, the console also contains an extra storage bin located below the climate control, which holds up to four CD jewel cases.
Page 206: Cargo Area
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 The top compartment holds small items, such as a pen WARNING! and note pad, while the larger bottom compartment will hold CDs and alike. The bottom compartment also con- The weight and position of cargo and passengers can tains a 12 Volt power outlet and a molded-in coin holder change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle (designed to hold various size coins).
Page 207: Rear Window Features
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make WARNING! (Continued) sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the • To help protect against personal injury, passengers seatback above the seat strap. should not be seated in the rear cargo area.
Page 208: Load Leveling System - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if CAUTION! (Continued) equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra- when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the defroster automatically turns off after approximately window.
Page 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....213 Keyless Go Display — If Equipped ..240 Instrument Cluster — Base ....214 Automatic All Wheel Drive (AWD) Displays —...
Page 211 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Media Center 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) — Notes On Playing MP3 Files ... . 262 AM/FM Stereo Radio And CD/DVD/HDD/ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode ..264 NAV —...
Page 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 Using This Feature ....278 Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode ... . . 284 Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons .
Page 213 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Air Conditioning And Heating Operating Tips ..... . 301 System ......293 Automatic Temperature Control —...
Page 214: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 7 — Radio 13 — Ignition Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Climate Control 14 — Hood Release 3 — Hazard Switch 9 — Heated Seat Switch* 15 —...
Page 215: Instrument Cluster - Base
214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE...
Page 216: Instrument Cluster - Premium
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 217: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS NOTE: • A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven 1. Electronic Speed Control / Adaptive Cruise Control more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on. (ACC) Indicator Light — If Equipped •...
Page 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 NOTE: U.S. Federal regulations require that upon trans- 4drivE ..Vehicle is in All Wheel Drive (AWD fer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the pur- tCASE .
Page 219 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) / All Wheel Drive (AWD) gASCAP Displays (Base Cluster) If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel On vehicles equipped with a Base Instrument Cluster, the filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a odometer will display “2drivE”...
Page 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 damaged, a “noFUSE” message will display in the odom- reset the oil change indicator system (after performing eter display area. For further information on fuses and the scheduled maintenance) perform the following pro- fuse locations refer to “Fuses” in “Maintaining Your cedure: Vehicle”.
Page 221 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Tachometer 9. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light — If Equipped The red segments indicate the maximum permissible This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition range.
Page 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 10. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) / Brake Assist WARNING! System (BAS) Malfunction Indicator Light The yellow Electronic Stability Program (ESP) If a warning light remains on the system may not be / Brake Assist System (BAS) Malfunction Indi- working and you will not have the benefit of ESP or cator Light will turn on when the key in the BAS.
Page 223 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Brake Warning Light The light will remain on until the cause is corrected. This light monitors various brake functions, NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp including brake fluid level and parking brake cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi- application.
Page 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System 13. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) / Traction (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Control System (TCS) Indicator Light — If Equipped Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the If this indicator light flashes during accelera- Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS tion, ease up on the accelerator and apply as...
Page 225 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15. Trip Odometer Button CAUTION! Trip Odometer Button — Base Cluster Driving with a hot engine cooling system could The word TRIP will appear when this button is pressed. damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads Push in and hold the button for two seconds when the “H,”...
Page 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 16. High Beam Indicator 19. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped This indicator will turn on when the high beam The Vehicle Security Light flashes rapidly headlights are ON. Push the multifunction lever when the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming, away from the steering wheel to switch the headlights to and slowly when the Vehicle Security Alarm is high beam.
Page 227 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL turn off. If the light remains lit with the engine running, vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should your vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those authorized dealer for service as soon as possible.
Page 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replace- not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS ment or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to low tire pressure telltale.
Page 229 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 23. Charging System Light the ignition is placed in the RUN position before engine This light shows the status of the electrical charg- start. If the MIL does not come on when turning the ing system. The light should come on when the ignition from the OFF to RUN position, have the condi- ignition switch is first placed in the RUN position and tion checked promptly.
Page 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. WARNING! This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked using the procedure A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced shown in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
Page 231: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system conveniently allows the driver to select a (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED variety of useful information by pressing the switches The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the following: instrument cluster.
Page 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 • Surround Sound modes (if equipped with Driver- Press the SCROLL button to scroll through Trip Selectable Surround [DSS]) Functions, Navigation (if equipped), System Status Messages, Personal Settings The system allows the driver to select information by (Customer-Programmable Features).
Page 233: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Memory System Disabled – Vehicle Not In PARK (with Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays a single chime) When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays • Memory System Disabled – Seat Belt Buckled (with a the following messages: single chime) •...
Page 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 • SERVICE AWD SYSTEM — All Wheel Drive (AWD) • ACC Set — After setting the desired speed in the ACC system is not functioning properly and service is system. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in required.
Page 235 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Distance Set — After changing the desired following • ACC Unavailable — If the ACC system turns off due distance in the ACC system, this message will display to a temporary malfunction that limits functionality. momentarily.
Page 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 • Channel # Trained • Check TPM System (with a single chime). Refer to information on “Tire Pressure Monitor” under “Start- • Clearing Channels ing And Operating.” • Channels Cleared • Check Gascap (refer to “Adding Fuel” in “Starting •...
Page 237: Oil Change Required
236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Oil Change Required 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change within 10 seconds. indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message 3. Place the ignition in the OFF position. will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 sec- onds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you...
Page 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 • Display Units of Measure in will appear whenever MDS (if equipped) allows the engine to operate on four cylinders, or if you are driving Press the SCROLL button to cycle through all the Trip in a fuel efficient manner.
Page 239 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Distance To Empty (DTE) This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be used to modify Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.
Page 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 • Trip A To Reset The Display Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being reset. displayed. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button once to clear the resettable function being dis- •...
Page 241: Keyless Go Display - If Equipped
240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Keyless Go Display — If Equipped The round symbol in the middle rotates to point at the When the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed to new ignition switch position. If desired, the ignition change ignition switch positions, the Keyless Go icon switch position graphic can be set to be constantly visible momentarily appears in the EVIC display showing the by pressing the EVIC MENU button until the display...
Page 242: Automatic All Wheel Drive (Awd) Displays - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Automatic All Wheel Drive (AWD) Displays — If When the vehicle automatically transitions from AWD to Equipped RWD the EVIC will display the following message for Automatic AWD operation could be activated by outside five seconds. temperature, wheel slip, or other predetermined condi- tions, when the vehicle automatically transitions from RWD to AWD the EVIC will display the following...
Page 243: Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (Dss) - If Equipped
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) – If Compass Display Equipped The compass readings indicate the direction Press and release the MENU button until “Surround the vehicle is facing. Press and release the Sound” displays in the EVIC. The EVIC provides infor- HOME button to display one of eight compass mation on the current surround mode.
Page 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic 5. Complete one or more 360 degree turns (in an area free objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in the EVIC from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” turns off.
Page 245: Navigation - If Equipped
244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of 2. Press and hold the HOME button for approximately the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Cell Phones, Lap- two seconds. tops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass 3.
Page 246: Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 used to select an item, and the AUDIO MODE button can Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set- be used to return to the previous menu. When the Map tings displays in the EVIC. display is active, pressing the FUNCTION SELECT but- Use the SCROLL button to display one of the following ton will change the Navigation Unit Display to the Menu.
Page 247 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL “Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h)” the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE When ON is selected, all doors will lock automatically transmitter UNLOCK button. To make your selection, when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h).
Page 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 “Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock” — If Key Lock feature. To make your selection, press and Equipped release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or When ON is selected, you can use your RKE transmitter “OFF”...
Page 249 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT to ON) when the RKE transmitter is used to unlock the button until “ON”...
Page 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 position when the transmission is shifted out of RE- your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SE- VERSE. To make your selection, press and release the LECT button until “Off,” “45 sec.,” “5 min.,” “10 min.,” FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON”...
Page 251 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL “Confirmation of Voice Commands” — If “Display ECO” — If Equipped Equipped The “ECO” message is located in the Compass/ When ON is selected, all voice commands from the Temperature display, this message can be turned on or Uconnect™...
Page 252: Setting The Analog Clock
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 “Passive Entry” — If Equipped The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system. When ON is selected, this feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to press the RKE trans- mitter lock or unlock buttons.
Page 253: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MEDIA CENTER 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) — Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If Equipped Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Understanding The IF EQUIPPED Features Of Your Vehicle”. NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate.
Page 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 displayed. To move the minute backward, touch the Show Time if Radio is Off screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing When selected, this feature will display the time of day downward is displayed. on the touch screen when the radio is turned off.
Page 255: Clock Setting Procedure - Rer/Ren Radio
254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” are To Manually Set the Clock — RER/REN displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on 1. Turn on the radio. the screen. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. 4.
Page 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 6. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where 1. Turn on the radio. the word “Save” is displayed. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. Changing Daylight Savings Time 3. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed, the When selected, this feature will display the time of day in clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
Page 257: Media Center 130 (Res) - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)
256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” are displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on the screen. 5. Select a time zone by touching the screen where your selection appears. If you do not see a time zone that you want to select, touch the screen where the word “Page”...
Page 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) TIME Button Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second and radio frequency. time to turn off the radio.
Page 259 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the direction of the arrows.
Page 260: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding Memory button number will display. When you are receiving a station that you wish to Buttons 1 - 6 commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you button.
Page 261 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and CAUTION! multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks. • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs Inserting Compact Disc(s) only. The use of other sized discs may damage the Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD CD player mechanism.
Page 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within...
Page 263: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran- files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- domly selected track. mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. Press the RND button a second time to stop Random The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Play.
Page 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 • Level 2: 31 (including a separator . and a three- rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files character extension) use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rate.
Page 265: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s...
Page 266: Media Center 130 (Res/Rsc) - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack) And Sirius Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM Operating Instructions — Radio Mode STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of the radio faceplate.
Page 267 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped will remain tuned to the new station until you make Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature another selection.
Page 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ INFO Button SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call will begin to blink. letters displayed).
Page 269 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the MUSIC TYPE Button mid-range tones.
Page 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 16-Digit Character Dis- 16-Digit Character Dis- Program Type Program Type play play Classic Rock Cls Rock Soft Soft College College Soft Rock Soft Rck Country Country Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B Foreign Language Language Sports Sports Information...
Page 271 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button window. Select the button (1–6) you wish to lock onto this Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between station and press and release that button. If a button is the following items: not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET/ RND button, the station will continue to play but will not •...
Page 272: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Buttons 1 - 6 Inserting Compact Disc(s) These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM label facing up.
Page 273 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on CAUTION! (Continued) convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel SEEK Button away and jam the player mechanism. Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the •...
Page 274: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 AM/FM Button Supported Media (Disc Types) Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Random Play.
Page 275 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL a number instead. With a maximum number of files, Supported MP3 File Formats exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this sion as MP3 files.
Page 276: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) by the following: cation quency (kHz) • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than 160, 128, 144, MPEG-2 Audio 112, 96, 80, 64, CD-R media...
Page 277: Info Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which playable files).
Page 278: Universal Consumer Interface (Uci) 0.5 - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If This feature allows an iPod to be plugged into the Equipped) vehicle’s sound system through a 16–pin connector, using Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Understanding The the provided interface cable. Features If Your Vehicle”.
Page 279: Connecting The Ipod
278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Connecting The iPod Using This Feature Use the provided connection cable to connect an iPod to By using the provided connection cable to connect an the vehicle’s 16–pin connector port (which is located in iPod to the vehicle’s UCI 16–pin connector port: the glove compartment on some vehicles).
Page 280: Play Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 • Jump backward in the current track by pressing and Play Mode When switched to UCI mode, the iPod automatically holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW starts Play mode. In Play mode, use the following buttons button long enough will jump to the beginning of on the radio faceplate to control the iPod and display the current track.
Page 281: List Or Browse Mode
280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • While a track is playing, press the INFO button to see • RND button (available on sales code RES radio only): the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and for that track.
Page 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current fast will scroll through the list faster. During fast scroll, a slight delay in updating the information on list on the top line and the first item in that list on the radio display may be noticed.
Page 283: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped (Ren/Rer/Res Radios Only)
282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF CAUTION! EQUIPPED (REN/RER/RES RADIOS ONLY) • Leaving the iPod (or any supported device) any- Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to where in the vehicle in extreme heat or cold can coast.
Page 284: Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (Esn/Sid)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at www- display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on .siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents.
Page 285: Reception Quality
284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly (Satellite) Mode on or above the antenna. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Reception Quality position to operate the radio.
Page 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 INFO Button MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button able).
Page 287: Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)
286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2. This following items: allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into pushbutton memory.
Page 288: Kicker High Performance Sound System With Driver-Selectable Surround (Dss) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 KICKER HIGH PERFORMANCE SOUND SYSTEM any stereo audio source. A new feature of the KICKER WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) – audio system offers the ability to choose surround sound IF EQUIPPED for any audio source. “Audio Surround”...
Page 289: Video Entertainment System (Ves)™ - If Equipped
288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Dependent on the audio source, the output may sound better in stereo or DDS surround mode. When in “Audio Surround” mode, balance is set auto- matically. Fader control is available to add more sur- round audio if desired.
Page 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 • A battery-powered infrared remote control snaps into a molded compartment in the center console armrest upper storage bin. VES™ Video Screen NOTE: Close the armrest after the LCD screen has been raised to its viewing position. VES™...
Page 291: Remote Sound System Controls - If Equipped
290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Audio/Video RCA Jacks (AUX Jacks) REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF on the rear of the center console enable EQUIPPED the monitor to display video directly The remote sound system controls are located on the from a video camera, connect video surface of the steering wheel at the three and nine o’clock games for display on the screen, or...
Page 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 Vehicles equipped with steering wheel-mounted buttons If the Compass/Temp/Audio screen is already displayed are also equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information when the AUDIO MODE button is pressed, then the Center (EVIC). The EVIC features a driver-interactive mode will change (i.e.
Page 293: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective precautions: coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System Blower Control The rotary knob on the left controls the blower. The control has an OFF posi- tion and four speed settings. The blower will remain on until the con- trol is turned to the OFF position or the ignition is turned OFF.
Page 295 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Defrost Temperature Control The rotary knob in the center controls Air is directed to the windshield through the air temperature. Rotate the control to outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is also the left for cooler air temperature and directed to the front door windows through the side to the right for warmer air tempera-...
Page 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 • Bi-Level re-used. Use this mode to cool the inside of the vehicle Air flows through the outlets located in the instru- rapidly. The Recirculation mode can also be used to ment panel and through the outlets located on the temporarily block out outside odors, smoke, and dust.
Page 297 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Temperature Control — If Equipped Operation of the system is quite simple. Begin by turning the mode control knob (on the right) to AUTO, and place the blower control knob (on the left) to either LO AUTO or HI AUTO.
Page 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 72°F (22°C) is the recommended setting for maximum illuminate. After 10 minutes, the system will return to comfort for the average person; however, this may vary. normal AUTO mode function and the indicator will turn off.
Page 299 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Attempting to use the recirculation while in these modes will cause the indicator in the control button to blink and then turn off. Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features, which consist of blower preferred automatic, mode preferred automatic, or blower and mode preferred automatic.
Page 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299...
Page 301 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Bi-Level The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the mode control Air flows through the outlets located in the instru- knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. ment panel and through the outlets located on the floor.
Page 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 NOTE: To control the air conditioning manually, the Attempting to use the recirculation while in these modes mode selector must be moved out of the AUTO position. will cause the indicator in the control button to blink and then turn off.
Page 303 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 306 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....309 Automatic Transmission ....314 Automatic Transmission .
Page 307 306 STARTING AND OPERATING Five-Speed Automatic Transmission Power Steering Fluid Check ... . . 334 – If Equipped ..... . . 324 Multi-Displacement System (MDS) Gear Ranges .
Page 308 STARTING AND OPERATING 307 Tire Safety Information ....345 Tread Wear Indicators ....360 Tire Markings .
Page 309 308 STARTING AND OPERATING Reformulated Gasoline ....375 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ..382 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ... . . 375 Overloading .
Page 310: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 STARTING PROCEDURES CAUTION! Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat ing precautions are not observed: belts.
Page 311: Keyless Go
310 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated Installing and Removing the ENGINE Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START START/STOP Button position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The Installing the Button starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage automatically when the engine is running.
Page 312: Normal Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 NOTE: The ENGINE START/STOP button should only To Turn Off the Engine Using ENGINE be removed or inserted with the ignition in the LOCK START/STOP Button position (OFF position for Keyless Go™). 1. Place the shift lever in PARK, then press and release Normal Starting the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Page 313: Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F Or 29°C)
312 STARTING AND OPERATING • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN (engine not running) position and the transmission is in to return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC PARK, the system will automatically time out after displays “IGNITION MODE OFF”).
Page 314 STARTING AND OPERATING 313 and hold the brake pedal, push the accelerator pedal all WARNING! (Continued) the way to the floor and hold it, then press and release the • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get ENGINE START/STOP button once.
Page 315: After Starting
314 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 sec- Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. onds before trying again. Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. After Starting The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION decrease as the engine warms up.
Page 316: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 General Information CAUTION! (Continued) The automatic transmission selects individual gears au- • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL tomatically, dependent upon: into any forward gear when the engine is above • Altitude idle speed. •...
Page 317 316 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The shift lever is automatically locked while in the PARK • After selecting any driving position, wait a moment to position. To move the shift lever out of the PARK allow the gear to engage fully before accelerating, position, the brake pedal must be firmly pressed before especially when the engine is cold.
Page 318: Key Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 This may result in a slightly different feeling or response WARNING! during normal operation in the DRIVE position. After the transmission cools down, it will return to normal Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure operation. those in and near the vehicle.
Page 319: Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override
318 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override There is an override for the BTSI that allows you to move the shift lever out of the PARK position if an electrical system malfunction occurs (i.e., dead battery). To access the override, remove the rubber tray from the storage bin located to the right of the shift lever.
Page 320: Four-Speed Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 With Keyless Go™ – If Equipped If the engine is running, press the START/STOP button to turn it off. Release the brake pedal and press the START/ STOP button once or twice to go to the ACC or RUN position.
Page 321 320 STARTING AND OPERATING • When shifting into PARK move the shift lever all the When parking on a flat surface, place the shift lever in the PARK position first, and then apply the parking brake. way forward and left until it stops and is fully seated. •...
Page 322 STARTING AND OPERATING 321 NEUTRAL “D” (Overdrive) This range is used when the vehicle is standing for This range is used for most city and highway driving. It prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine provides the smoothest up shifts and down shifts and the may be started in this range.
Page 323 322 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the transmission temperature gets too hot, the occur only to prevent engine overspeed while downshifts transmission may downshift out of Overdrive or en- occur earlier than in other gear range selections. gage Overdrive at higher vehicle speeds until the CAUTION! transmission cools down.
Page 324 STARTING AND OPERATING 323 NOTE: Transmission Limp Home Mode • The torque converter clutch will not engage until the The transmission is monitored for abnormal conditions. transmission fluid and engine coolant is warm (usu- If a condition is detected that could cause damage, the ally after 1–3 miles [1.6–4.8 km] of driving).
Page 325: Gear Ranges
324 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- mend that you visit an authorized dealer at your earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has diag- nostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur. If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer service is required.
Page 326 STARTING AND OPERATING 325 When parking on a flat surface, place the shift lever in the The following indicators should be used to ensure that PARK position first, and then apply the parking brake. you have engaged the shift lever in the PARK position: •...
Page 327 326 STARTING AND OPERATING NEUTRAL DRIVE This range is used when the vehicle is standing for This range should be used for most city and highway prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- may be started in this range.
Page 328 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 Temporary Transmission Limp Home Mode 3. Turn the engine off. The transmission is monitored for abnormal conditions. 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, the transmission will engage Limp Home Mode. 5.
Page 329: Starting And Operating
328 STARTING AND OPERATING AutoStick /Electronic Range Select (ERS) in ERS mode, tapping the shift lever to the left (D-) or Your vehicle may be equipped with AutoStick or Elec- right (D+) will change the top available gear. The trans- tronic Range Select (ERS) to provide greater driver con- mission will not shift above the indicated gear, but will trol of automatic transmission operation.
Page 330: Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 329 Operation To disengage AutoStick mode, hold the shift lever to the When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, the right (D+) for a few seconds. You can shift in or out of the transmission will operate automatically, shifting between AutoStick mode at any time without taking your foot off the five available gears.
Page 331: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
330 STARTING AND OPERATING To maximize fuel economy, your AWD vehicle automati- driving, it means that the AWD system is not functioning cally defaults to rear-wheel drive (RWD) when road and properly and that service is required. Refer to “Electronic environmental conditions are such that wheel slip is Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”...
Page 332: Traction
STARTING AND OPERATING 331 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. WARNING! 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. visible. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear 4.
Page 333: Flowing/Rising Water
332 STARTING AND OPERATING Flowing/Rising Water CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing water WARNING! before driving through it. Never drive through Do not drive on or across a road or path where water standing water that is deeper than the bottom of is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
Page 334 STARTING AND OPERATING 333 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 335: Power Steering
334 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability Continued operation with reduced power steering in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. steering capability if power assist is lost.
Page 336: Multi-Displacement System (Mds) (If Equipped) - 5.7L Engine Only
STARTING AND OPERATING 335 apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all rized dealer.
Page 337 336 STARTING AND OPERATING The foot operated parking brake is located below the When the parking brake is applied with the ignition lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully.
Page 338 STARTING AND OPERATING 337 make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The WARNING! (Continued) parking brake should always be applied whenever the • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged driver is not in the vehicle. before driving;...
Page 339: Anti-Lock Brake System
338 STARTING AND OPERATING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ABS is activated during braking under certain road or The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in- vehicle stability and brake performance under most clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose braking conditions.
Page 340 STARTING AND OPERATING 339 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- • The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equip- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase ment that may be susceptible to interference braking or steering efficiency beyond that af- caused by improperly installed or high output forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and...
Page 341: Electronic Brake Control System
340 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that include Anti-Lock Brake Sys- The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics tem (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the System (BAS), and the Electronic Stability Program (ESP).
Page 342: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 341 Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! This system complements the ABS by optimizing the vehicle braking capability during emergency brake ma- The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics neuvers. This system detects an emergency braking situ- from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the ation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
Page 343 342 STARTING AND OPERATING power may also be reduced to assist in counteracting the flashes when the TCS is active. If the “ESP/TCS Indicator condition of oversteer or understeer and help the vehicle Light” begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the maintain the desired path.
Page 344 STARTING AND OPERATING 343 The ESP system has two available operating modes: ESP on again, momentarily press the ESP OFF switch and the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” will turn off. ESP On This is the normal operating mode for the ESP. Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESP system will be in this mode.
Page 345: Synchronizing Esp
344 STARTING AND OPERATING switch. Once the situation requiring “Partial Off” mode is ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and overcome, turn the ESP on again by momentarily press- ESP/TCS Indicator Light ing the ESP OFF switch. This may be done while the The Malfunction Indicator Light for the ESP is vehicle is in motion.
Page 346: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 345 NOTE: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION • The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” and the “ESP/BAS Tire Markings Malfunction Indicator Light” will turn on momen- tarily each time the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. • Each time the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the ESP system will be on even if it was turned off previously.
Page 347 346 STARTING AND OPERATING • Temporary spare tires are high-pressure compact NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. spares designed for temporary emergency use only. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion.
Page 348 STARTING AND OPERATING 347 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 millimeters (mm)
Page 349 348 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 350: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 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 351: Tire Terminology And Definitions
350 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology and Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof. Cold Tire Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 352: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle...
Page 353 352 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading To determine the maximum loading conditions of your The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you XXX kg”...
Page 354 STARTING AND OPERATING 353 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of of your vehicle with varying seating configurations...
Page 355 354 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 356: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 357: Tire Inflation Pressures
356 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar. hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure the right or left.
Page 358 STARTING AND OPERATING 357 Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the Winter.
Page 359: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
358 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 360: Limited-Use Spare - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 WARNING! CAUTION! Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use only. Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take With these tires, do not drive more than 50 mph your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the (80 km/h).
Page 361: Tire Spinning
360 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! The limited-use spare tires are for emergency use Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- only. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affects ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more age or failure.
Page 362: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: • Driving style • Tire pressure • Distance driven WARNING! Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread.
Page 363: Replacement Tires
362 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 364: Self-Sealing Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 SNOW TIRES WARNING! (Continued) Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having during the winter. Standard tires are of the all season type adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 365: Tire Rotation Recommendations
364 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross” Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern different loads and perform different steering, driving, does not apply to some directional tires that must not be and braking functions.
Page 366: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- limit for any reason, including low temperature effects mended cold placard pressure.
Page 367 366 STARTING AND OPERATING For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure • The TPMS has been optimized for the original of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), equipment tires and wheels.
Page 368: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 367 NOTE: Base System • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to or condition.
Page 369 368 STARTING AND OPERATING TPMS will only monitor the pressure in the full size spare Check TPMS Warning when it is used in place of a road tire. Otherwise, a spare If a system fault is detected, the TPM Telltale Light will with a pressure below the low-pressure limit will not flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
Page 370 STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Vehicles with Full Size Spare 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning 1. The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, a chime will has a TPM sensor that can be monitored by the TPMS.
Page 371: Premium System - If Equipped
370 STARTING AND OPERATING Premium System – If Equipped The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly (if The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless equipped) has a TPM sensor. The full size spare can be technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to used in place of any of the four road tires.
Page 372 STARTING AND OPERATING 371 system receives the updated tire pressures, the system will automatically update, the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flashing, and the TPM Telltale Light will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
Page 373 372 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors. 2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio wave signals. 3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
Page 374 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 EVIC will display a low pressure message and a graphic 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above showing the low tire pressure value flashing. 15 mph (25 km/h), the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
Page 375: General Information
374 STARTING AND OPERATING warning limit in any of the four active road tires. The FUEL REQUIREMENTS vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 2.7L Engine 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this The 2.7L engine is designed to meet all information.
Page 376: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not Reformulated Gasoline provide any benefit over regular gasoline in these en- Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner gines. burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are spe- Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im-...
Page 377: E85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
376 STARTING AND OPERATING • operate in a lean mode CAUTION! • OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or E85 • poor engine performance Ethanol. Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability problems and may damage critical •...
Page 378: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 MMT In Gasoline Materials Added to Fuel MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is All gasoline sold in the United States is required to blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional blended with MMT provides no performance advantage detergents or other additives is not needed under normal beyond gasoline of the same octane number without...
Page 379: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
378 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition WARNING! malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune monoxide poisoning:...
Page 380: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 379 WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- mal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. •...
Page 381 380 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap CAUTION! tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler cap door • Damage to the fuel system or emissions control reinforcement. system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap).
Page 382: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message WARNING! (Continued) If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a running.
Page 383: Vehicle Certification Label
382 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total Vehicle Certification Label load must be limited so that you do not exceed the Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to...
Page 384: Overloading
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 Overloading Loading The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the down low and be sure you distribute their weight as front and rear GAWR.
Page 385: Trailer Towing
384 STARTING AND OPERATING TRAILER TOWING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle In this section, you will find safety tips and information Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do further information.
Page 386 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Frontal Area The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles maximum width of the front of a trailer.
Page 387: Trailer Hitch Classification
386 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- • An improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the system may reduce handling, stability, braking tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s).
Page 388 STARTING AND OPERATING 387 The following chart provides the industry standard for Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Max. Trailer Hitch Indus- Class tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the try Standards correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Page 389: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
388 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Tongue Wt. (Gross Trailer Wt.) (See Note) 2.7L & 3.5L Rear Wheel 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Page 390: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 • The weight of the driver and all passengers. NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the “Tire and Loading Information”...
Page 391 390 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • During the first 500 miles (805 km) that a trailer is • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do and it will not shift during travel.
Page 392 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized. grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on (This requirement may limit the ability to always the tow vehicle.
Page 393 392 STARTING AND OPERATING − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage − An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General required when towing a trailer with electronically Information” in “Starting and Operating” for informa- actuated brakes.
Page 394 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 The Trailer Tow Package may include a four and seven- WARNING! pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer har- • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s ness and connector. hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles system and cause it to fail.
Page 395 394 STARTING AND OPERATING Four-Pin Connector Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn 3 — Ground 6 —...
Page 396: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 Towing Tips If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 min- Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, utes of continuous operation, then change the automatic and backing up the trailer in an area located away from transmission fluid and filter according to the interval heavy traffic.
Page 397: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
396 STARTING AND OPERATING AutoStick /Electronic Range Select (ERS) – If − City Driving Equipped When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans- mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed. − By using the AutoStick /Electronic Range Select (ERS) mode and selecting a specific gear range, frequent −...
Page 398 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 WARNING! CAUTION! If the driveshaft is removed, the vehicle can roll even Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- if the transmission is in PARK, which could cause ments can cause severe transmission and/or transfer serious injury or death.
Page 400: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ....400 Jump-Starting Procedures ....413 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 401: Hazard Warning Flasher
400 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flasher The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the may wear down your battery. center of the instrument panel between the center air IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS outlets.
Page 402: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 401 • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum WARNING! heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a You or others can be badly burned by hot engine supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 403: Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
402 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: The spare tire must be removed in order to WARNING! (Continued) access the jack. • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. 1. Open the trunk. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed.
Page 404 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 403 3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire. Jack Fastener Spare Tire Fastener WARNING! 4. Remove the spare tire. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or 5. Remove the fastener securing the jack. hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle.
Page 405: Preparations For Jacking
404 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations for Jacking 6. Block the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jack- 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the ing position. For example, if changing edge of the roadway as possible.
Page 406 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 405 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from • If working on or near a roadway, be extremely the edge of the roadway as possible before raising careful of motor traffic.
Page 407 406 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. If equipped with steel wheels, do not remove the WARNING! wheel cover at this time. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center cap covers the lug nuts, use the To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel lug wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before covers with care to avoid contact with the metal edges raising the vehicle.
Page 408 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 407 3. Before raising the vehicle, use the lug wrench to 4. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to loosen, but not remove, the lug nuts on the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly the flat tire.
Page 409 408 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Engagement Locations...
Page 410 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 409 5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire 8. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the lug and install the spare tire. nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not WARNING! tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle is lowered to...
Page 411: Compact Spare Tire
410 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or The limited-use spare tires are for emergency use hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- only. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affects hicle.
Page 412 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 411 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. For vehicles equipped with wheel covers, perform Steps 2 and 3. For vehicles equipped with center caps, proceed to Step 4. 2. Install two lug nuts on the mounting studs, which are on each side of the stud that is in alignment with the valve stem.
Page 413 412 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the 7. For vehicles equipped with center caps, install the valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, center cap by hand. Do not use a hammer or excessive snapping the cover over the two lug nuts.
Page 414: Jump-Starting Procedures
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 413 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
Page 415 414 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Remote Battery Posts WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades. •...
Page 416: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 415 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- CAUTION! cal accessories. Failure to follow these procedures could result in 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the or the discharged vehicle.
Page 417 416 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper WARNING! cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable discharged battery.
Page 418: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 417 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE CAUTION! If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be- can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the tween 1st and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels front wheels.
Page 419: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
418 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle WARNING! Flatbed towing is recommended. DO NOT tow an AWD vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground unless the Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- rear driveshaft is removed and the transmission is in ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or NEUTRAL.
Page 420: Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 419 Vehicles equipped with AWD can be towed with the CAUTION! (Continued) transmission in NEUTRAL and the rear wheels OFF the • Do not push or tow this vehicle with another ground (or the rear driveshaft removed) with no limita- vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans- tion on speed or distance.
Page 422: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment — 2.7L ... . . 423 Maintenance Procedures ....429 Engine Compartment —...
Page 423 422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Washer Fluid ....440 Bulb Replacement ..... 470 Exhaust System .
Page 424: Engine Compartment - 2.7L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.7L 1 — Integrated Power Module 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 —...
Page 425: Engine Compartment - 3.5L
424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.5L 1 — Integrated Power Module 6 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 —...
Page 426: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Integrated Power Module 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 7 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 —...
Page 427: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emissions control system.
Page 428: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 TRIP ODOMETER button to turn off the message. If the serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- problem continues, the message will appear the next time ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not the vehicle is started.
Page 429: Replacement Parts
428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail the ignition or start the engine.
Page 430: Maintenance Procedures
Immediately have potential malfunctions chanic. examined by an authorized Chrysler Group LLC dealership or qualified repair center. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle.
Page 431: Engine Oil
430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will CAUTION! (Continued) improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the that protect the performance and durability of dipstick.
Page 432 API Certified and meet CAUTION! the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Page 433 432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE operation of the Multi-Displacement System (MDS). Re- CAUTION! fer to “Multi-Displacement System” in “Starting and Operating” for further information. Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi- not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 434: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 Synthetic Engine Oils Engine Oil Filter You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- at every engine oil change. mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes Engine Oil Filter Selection are followed.
Page 435: Maintenance-Free Battery
434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can tenance required. provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire.
Page 436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- diately with large amounts of water.
Page 437: Air Conditioner Maintenance
436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) For best possible performance, your air conditioner • The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer should not be disconnected and should only be at the start of each warm season.
Page 438: A/C Air Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning tioning system.
Page 439 438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Remove the access door in the cowl screen by pressing 2. Slide the lid on the filter adapter forward and down the retaining clips. and remove the used filter. Access Door...
Page 440: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 3. Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the Body Lubrication direction of airflow, which is toward the rear of the Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as vehicle (text and arrows on the filter will indicate this). seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- cated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as...
Page 441: Windshield Wiper Blades
440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR performance of blades may be present with chattering, Lock Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent, directly into the...
Page 442: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system Exhaust System in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust rating information can be found on most washer fluid system.
Page 443 442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con- and can eventually poison you.
Page 444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- age: portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in damage.
Page 445: Cooling System
444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, WARNING! flushed, and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, •...
Page 446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 Cooling System – Drain, Flush, and Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals.
Page 447 446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR CAUTION! (Continued) Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula • This vehicle has not been designed for use with HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or propylene glycol-based engine coolant (anti- equivalent. freeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine •...
Page 448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will WARNING! decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on will require more frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) changes. the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- caution.
Page 449 448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposal of Used Coolant engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing en- Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is gine coolant (antifreeze). Advise your service attendant a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is with your local authorities to determine the disposal satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once rules for your community.
Page 450: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven.
Page 451 450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing WARNING! the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to the “MAX” mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident.
Page 452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the Parts”...
Page 453: Automatic Transmission
452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- be damaged, causing partial or complete brake ration in transmission shift quality and/or torque failure.
Page 454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 Fluid and Filter Changes Special Additives Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper mainte- Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered nance intervals. product and its performance may be impaired by supple- mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi- If the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the tives to the transmission.
Page 455: All Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE All Wheel Drive (AWD) – If Equipped Rear Axle The all wheel drive system consists of a transfer case and For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not front differential. The exterior surface of these compo- required.
Page 456: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455 Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion The most common causes are: • Road salt, dirt, and moisture accumulation. Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- • Stone and gravel impact. graphic locations and usage.
Page 457 456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR Special Care Cleaner Wax or equivalent to remove road film, stains • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once scratch the paint.
Page 458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’ protective packaged and sealed.
Page 459 458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of and appropriate products such as MOPAR Total Clean protectants on Stain Repel products. or equivalent. Care should be taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please do not Interior Care use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents, or Use MOPAR Fabric Cleaner or equivalent to clean fabric...
Page 460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459 To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- molded in clear plastic.
Page 461: Fuses
460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly. Cleaning the Center Console Cupholders Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent with the cupholder in the center console. NOTE: The cupholder cannot be removed.
Page 462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 Cavity Car- Mini- Description CAUTION! tridge Fuse • When installing the integrated power module Fuse cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- — 15 Amp Washer Motor erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so Blue may allow water to get into the integrated power —...
Page 463 462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — 30 Amp Starter — — — Green 50 Amp — Radiator Fan — — — 30 Amp — Windshield Wiper — —...
Page 464: Rear Power Distribution Center
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 Rear Power Distribution Center There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center contains fuses and relays. Rear Power Distribution Center Opening The Access Panel...
Page 465 464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description CAUTION! tridge Fuse • When installing the power distribution center Fuse cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- 60 Amp — Ignition Off Draw (IOD) erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so Yellow Cavity 1 of the Rear may allow water to get into the power distribution...
Page 466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp — Heated Seats – If 13 * — — — Pink Equipped — 10 Amp AC Heater Control/ — 20 Amp Fuel Pump Cluster/Security Mod- Yellow...
Page 467 466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — — — — 5 Amp Adaptive Cruise Control Orange (ACC) – If Equipped/ — — — Cluster/Electronic Sta- — — — bility Program (ESP) –...
Page 468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — 5 Amp Antenna Module – If — 10 Amp Heated Mirrors – If Orange Equipped/Power Equipped Mirrors/Rain Sensor – If — 5 Amp Auto Inside Rearview Equipped...
Page 469: Vehicle Storage
468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of * Cavities 11, 12, and 13 contain self-resetting fuses (circuit breakers) that are only serviceable by an autho- service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the rized dealer.
Page 470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer Exterior (300C Models) Bulb Number for replacement instructions. Low Beam Headlamp (Standard Halogen) ..9006XS Low Beam Headlamp – High Intensity Discharge All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass (HID) .
Page 471: Bulb Replacement
470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, Inner Park Lamp, and Outer Park Lamp – 300 Models 1. Open the hood. NOTE: Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp assembly on the driver side of the vehicle.
Page 472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 3 — Park/Turn Lamp Bulb 4 — Inner Park Lamp Bulb 5 — Outer Park Lamp Bulb...
Page 473: Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, And Park/Turn Lamp - 300C
472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the ON.
Page 474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 2. Remove two fasteners from the back of the tail lamp 5. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side. assembly. 6. Disconnect the electrical connector. 3. Pull back the trunk liner. 4. Remove the remaining fastener from the back of the tail lamp assembly.
Page 475 474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 7. Pull the tail lamp assembly clear from the vehicle to access the bulbs. 8. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun- terclockwise to remove it from the tail lamp assembly. 2 — Side Marker Lamp Bulb 1 —...
Page 476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 9. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 10. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise. 11. Reinstall the tail lamp assembly, fasteners, electrical connector, and trunk liner.
Page 477: Tail/Stop, Tail, Turn Signal Lamp, And Backup Lamp - 300C Models
476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Tail/Stop, Tail, Turn Signal Lamp, and Backup 4. Remove the remaining fastener from the back of the Lamp — 300C Models tail lamp assembly. 1. Open the trunk. 5. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side. 2.
Page 478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 7. Pull the tail lamp assembly clear from the vehicle to access the bulbs. Turn bulb sockets counterclockwise to remove. 8. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun- terclockwise to remove it from the tail lamp assembly. 2 —...
Page 479 478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3 — Turn Signal Lamp Bulb 4 — Backup Lamp Bulb 9. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 10. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
Page 480: License Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 11. Reinstall the tail lamp assembly, fasteners, electrical connector, and trunk liner. 12. Close the trunk. License Lamp 1. Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly. 3.
Page 481: Fluid Capacities
480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 2.7 Liter Engine 18 Gallons 68 Liters 3.5 Liter Engine without All Wheel Drive 18 Gallons 68 Liters 3.5 Liter Engine with All Wheel Drive 19 Gallons 72 Liters 5.7 Liter Engine 19 Gallons 72 Liters Engine Oil with Filter...
Page 482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 U.S. Metric 3.5 Liter Engine without All Wheel Drive (MOPAR Antifreeze/ 11.1 Quarts 10.5 Liters Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 3.5 Liter Engine with All Wheel Drive (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 11.4 Quarts 10.8 Liters 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 5.7 Liter Engine without Severe Duty II Cooling System (MOPAR 14.7 Quarts 13.9 Liters...
Page 483: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil – 2.7L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to the engine oil fill cap for correct SAE grade. Engine Oil – 3.5L Engine Use API Certified SAE 10W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 484: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Fuel Selection – 2.7L Engine 87 Octane Fuel Selection – 3.5L and 5.7L En- 87 Octane Acceptable — 89 Octane Recommended gines Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
Page 486 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emissions Control System Maintenance ..486 Required Maintenance Intervals ..488 Maintenance Schedule ....486...
Page 487 486 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. the continued proper functioning of the emissions control On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) system.
Page 488 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 487 NOTE: “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In- • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom- time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for oil if it has been six months since your last oil change, further information.
Page 489 488 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake CAUTION! master cylinder, and power steering, add as needed. Failure to perform the required maintenance items • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct may result in damage to the vehicle. operation.
Page 490 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 491: Service Schedule
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 492 ❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 493 Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 494 ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid — All Wheel Drive (AWD). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 495 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 496 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 497 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 498 ❏ Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid — All Wheel Drive (AWD). ❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid — All Wheel Drive (AWD). ❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 499 Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 500 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 501 ❏ Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing — All Wheel Drive (AWD). ❏ Replace the accessory drive belt (2.7L/3.5L Engines). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 502 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for (AWD). damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 503 Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 504 • Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance. This could cause an accident Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 506: If You Need Consumer Assistance
If You Need Assistance ....507 Reporting Safety Defects ....510 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center ..508 In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
Page 507 506 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Publication Order Forms ....511 Traction Grades ..... 513 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Temperature Grades .
Page 508: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 507 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 509: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
• Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center solved with this process. P.O. Box 21–8004 • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004...
Page 510: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 509 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 511: Warranty Information
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 512: In Canada
Customer Service Department imme- need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group defect to the Canadian government should write to: LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the...
Page 513 512 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE vehicle, system, and/or components is written in acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and charts. and maintenance procedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips.
Page 514: Traction Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 513 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 515 514 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 516 INDEX...
Page 517 516 INDEX About Your Brakes ..... . . 335 Airbag Light ..... 64,69,82,221 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 518 INDEX 517 Auto Unlock, Doors ..... . . 34 Special Additives ..... . 453 Auto Up Power Windows .
Page 519 518 INDEX Fluid Check ..... . . 450,483 Carbon Monoxide Warning ....81,378 Master Cylinder .
Page 520 INDEX 519 Coin Holder ......204 Coolant Level ..... . 444,448 Cold Weather Operation .
Page 521 520 INDEX Deck Lid, Power Release ....43 Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Defroster, Rear Window ....206 Standing Water .
Page 522 INDEX 521 Emergency, In Case of Flooded, Starting ..... . 312 Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ....417 Fuel Requirements .
Page 523 522 INDEX Exhaust System ..... . . 81,441 Fluid Leaks ......84 Exterior Folding Mirrors .
Page 524 INDEX 523 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ....379 Gasoline, Reformulated ....375 Gasoline .
Page 525 524 INDEX Hazard Warning Flasher ....400 High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 149 Head Restraints ......132 Hitches Head Rests .
Page 526 INDEX 525 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ... . . 459 Keys ....... . . 12 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) .
Page 527 526 INDEX Automatic Headlights ....145 High Beam Indicator ....225 Brake Assist Warning .
Page 528 INDEX 527 SmartBeams ......146 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..226,365 (LATCH) .
Page 529 528 INDEX Methanol ......375 New Vehicle Break-In Period ....80 Mini-Trip Computer .
Page 530 INDEX 529 Recommendation ....431,480 Passing Light ......149 Synthetic .
Page 531 530 INDEX Power Steering Fluid ..... 483 Rear Window Features ....206 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .
Page 532 INDEX 531 Reporting Safety Defects ....510 Seat Belts ......45,46,82 Resetting Oil Change Indicator .
Page 533 532 INDEX Memory ......138 Settings, Personal ......245 Power .
Page 534 INDEX 533 Starting ......27,309 Sun Roof ......196 Automatic Transmission .
Page 535 534 INDEX Tire Markings ......345 Safety ......345,355 Tire Safety Information .
Page 536 INDEX 535 Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home ..396 Transmitter Battery Service Traction Control ......340 (Remote Keyless Entry) .
Page 537 536 INDEX Unleaded Gasoline ..... . . 374 Warranty Information ..... 510 Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .
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Chrysler 300 Owner's Manual

Introduction 1

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

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Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

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