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Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or optional name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....8 Rollover Warning .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group will improve with experience. When driving off-road or LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics.
Page 7: Rollover Warning
INTRODUCTION 5 NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. control.
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts pro- HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL vided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing contains the information you desire.
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Page 10: Warnings And Cautions
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
Page 11: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 9 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. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....14 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ..20 ▫...
Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....26 ▫ Power Windows ..... . 41 ▫...
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ....60 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....79 ▫...
Page 16: A Word About Your Keys
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition switch.
Page 17: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
Page 18: Removing Key Fob From Ignition
16 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 19 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if CAUTION! (Continued) equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up • Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either: to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the •...
Page 20: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds WARNING! (Continued) when the Key Fob is placed in the OFF or ACC ignition • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and position.
Page 21: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The CAUTION! system will shut the engine off in two seconds if an invalid Key Fob is used to start the engine. The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- ible with some after-market remote starting systems.
Page 22: Customer Key Programming
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Customer Key Programming CAUTION! Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be • Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and performed at an authorized dealer. lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- General Information tended.
Page 23: Rearming The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 audio and visual signals, the horn will sound, the head- To Arm The System lights will turn on, park lamps and/or turn signals will Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm: flash repeatedly for three minutes.
Page 24: To Disarm The System
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF exterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further informa- position. tion). • For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, •...
Page 25: Tamper Alert
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior Tamper Alert power door lock switches will not unlock the doors. If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three times and the The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your exterior lights blink three times when you unlock the vehicle;...
Page 26: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- from responding to all RKE transmitter buttons for all tesy lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in RKE transmitters.
Page 27: To Lock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 unlock all doors. The turn signal lamps will flash to Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In- system will also turn on. strument Panel”...
Page 28: Using The Panic Alarm
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock NOTE: The interior lights will turn off if you turn the This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors ignition switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while are locked with the RKE transmitter or the Passive Entry the Panic Alarm is activated.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade latch at the top of the RKE transmitter sideways with screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of your thumb and then pull the key out with your other the RKE transmitter apart.
Page 30: General Information
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together. General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: •...
Page 31: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal How To Use Remote Start distance, check for these two conditions: All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: 1.
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar WARNING! • Remote Start Aborted — Liftgate Ajar • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low confined area.
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 NOTE: To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The • If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the Vehicle vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds. Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.
Page 34: Door Locks
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: remote start is activated. These features will stay on • For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter- through the duration of remote start or until the ignition N-Go feature, the ignition switch must be in the switch is turned to the ON/RUN position.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 upward. If the lock knob is down when the door is WARNING! closed, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the key is • For personal security and safety in the event of an not inside the vehicle before closing the door.
Page 36: Power Door Locks
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks If you press the door lock switch while the Key Fob is in The power door lock switch is located on each front door the ignition switch and the driver’s door is open, the panel.
Page 37: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped 2. Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and If Auto Unlock is enabled, this feature will unlock all the rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position. doors when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is 3.
Page 38: Keyless Enter-N-Go
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and a feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 the handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door handle will reactivate the door handle’s Passive Entry feature. • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re- sponse time.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Passenger Side: If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automati-...
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 To Enter The Liftgate NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft in EVIC, all doors will unlock when you push the button (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the button on the right side of on the liftgate.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters The front door handles have LOCK buttons located on within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door the outside of the handles.
Page 43: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 WINDOWS Power Windows The power window controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front passenger door/rear doors which operates the front passenger/rear passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN or ACCESSORY position.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto-Down To stop the window from going all the way up during the Both the driver and front passenger window switches Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly. have an “Auto-Down” feature. Press the window switch To close the window part way, lift the window switch to past the first detent, release, and the window will go the first detent and release when you want the window to...
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Resetting The Auto Up Feature Window Lockout Button Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window The Window Lockout button on the driver’s door allows probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto Up: you to disable the window controls on the rear doors.
Page 46: Wind Buffeting
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
Page 47: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Power Liftgate — If Equipped When the LIFTGATE button on the RKE transmitter is The power liftgate may be opened by pulling pressed two times, the turn signals will flash twice to up on the liftgate handle or by pressing the signal that the liftgate is opening or closing (if Flash LIFTGATE button on the Remote Keyless Entry...
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE button to operate. If the liftgate is not fully open, press WARNING! the Liftgate button on the Key Fob to fully open the liftgate, and then press it again to close. During power operation, personal injury or cargo damage may occur.
Page 49: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions WARNING! (Continued) within the same cycle, the system will automatically • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, stop and the liftgate must be opened or closed manu- make sure that all windows are closed, and the ally.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired on top of the front seats (integrated into the head length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in restraint) a seat —...
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow risk of harm from a deploying air bag: children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your WARNING! (Continued) vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment between you and the door.
Page 53: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even accident the belt will lock and reduce the risk of you on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out.
Page 54: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! (Continued) 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and • Two people should never be belted into a single adjust the seat. seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in an accident, hurting one another badly.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Latch Plate Latch Plate to Buckle...
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in an accident. WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in an accident.
Page 58: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure WARNING! Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in an accident and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt 1.
Page 59: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away you will prefer a higher position.
Page 60: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE additional information, refer to “Installing Child Re- ratcheting sound as the belt retracts. Allow the webbing straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull Restraints”...
Page 61: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- the entire belt is extracted.
Page 62: Seat Belt Pretensioners
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat WARNING! belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced worn snugly and positioned properly. if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func-...
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed.
Page 64: Resetting Active Head Restraints
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mecha- nism 1 — Downward Movement 2 —...
Page 66: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer.
Page 67: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Light remains illuminated until the respective seat belts NOTE: Although BeltAlert has been deactivated, the are fastened. The driver should instruct all other occu- Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate pants to fasten their seat belts.
Page 68: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE extender should be used only if the existing belt is not instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex- words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers. tender and store it.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat- design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
Page 70: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Instrument Panel determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), which may receive information from the front impact • Knee Impact Bolster sensors. • Driver Advanced Front Air Bag The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an •...
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them manually. You may damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air bags may no longer be functional. The protective covers for the air bag cushions are designed to open only when the air bags are inflating.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) SABIC air bags may offer side-impact and vehicle roll- over protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure. Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side-impact head injuries.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, WARNING! (Continued) but they will open during air bag deployment. • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects •...
Page 74: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi- Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in proved protection for the driver and front passenger.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are Light in the instrument panel for approxi- not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should mately four to eight seconds for a self-check have deployed.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The WARNING! steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- the air bags inflate to their full size.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be SABIC.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Front And Side Impact Sensors If A Deployment Occurs In front and side impacts, front and side impact sensors The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate can aid the ORC in determining the appropriate response immediately after deployment.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 • As the air bags 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 air Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot bag inflation.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or • Modifications to any part of the air bag system may not function properly if modifications are could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 81: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Air Bag Warning Light Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may You will want to have the air bags ready to not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly inflate for your protection in a collision.
Page 82: Child Restraints
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, were buckled/fastened; such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the •...
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child facing child safety seat. Two types of child restraints can seat Owner’s Manual to ensure you have the right seat be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and convertible for your child.
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child WARNING! restraint: • Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety air bag unless the air bag is turned off.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then, NOTE: For additional information, refer to pull the shoulder belt until it is fully extended from the www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana- retractor.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or All children whose weight or height is above the forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a slouching can move the belt out of position. belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts •...
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat webbing-mounted lower attachments and child seats belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for with fixed lower attachments. The rear seat lower an- connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail- chors can be are just visible when you lean into the rear able for some time.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that were provided with the child restraint system.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located on Seatback) Tether Strap WARNING! Do not use the cargo tie downs located on the load floor. Improper usage of the tether can lead to a failure of an infant or child restraint.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with gap panel. They are not visible until you fold the gap separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or panel down.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 a Child Restraint System (CRS). These types of seat belts Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR: are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight 1. To install a child restraint with ALR, first, pull enough around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it a locking clip.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out. If the belt still can’t be tight- ened, or if pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages. Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether Attached For center seating position route the tether strap over the seatback and headrest then attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located on Seatback) Top Tether Strap Mounting...
Page 95: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 behind the gap panel. Please note the top tether anchor- WARNING! ages are not visible until you fold the gap panel down. • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to Do not use the cargo tie down hooks located on the floor behind the seats.
Page 96: Safety Tips
94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the should be considered a normal part of the break-in and limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. not interpreted as an indication of difficulty. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- SAFETY TIPS mental and should be avoided.
Page 97: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat confined areas any longer than needed to move belts.
Page 98: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, or retractor condition, replace the belt.
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Floor Mat Safety Information WARNING! (Continued) Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your • Never place or install floor mats or other floor vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they secured to prevent them from moving and inter-...
Page 100: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts WARNING! (Continued) and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Page 101: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Mirrors ......106 Memory Seat Only) —...
Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Phone Call Features ....129 ▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped ... 158 ▫...
Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 ▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking ▫ Headlight Delay ..... 183 Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To ▫...
Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Deactivate ..... . . 198 Windshield Wipers And Washers ..189 ▫...
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ....208 ▫ Enabling And Disabling Parksense ..233 ▫...
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ... . . 251 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ..241 ▫...
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ▫ Cargo Tie-Down Hooks ....264 Storage ......260 ▫...
Page 108: Mirrors
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. 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 windshield).
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 in the button will illuminate to indicate when the dim- CAUTION! ming feature is activated. The mirror is twisted on the windshield button counterclockwise and requires no To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never tools for mounting.
Page 110: Outside Mirrors
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight forward or rearward to resist damage.
Page 111: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 mirror, press the mirror select button for the mirror that Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by you want to adjust. Using the mirror control switch, press the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want Memory Seat”...
Page 112: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE shifted out of REVERSE position. Each stored memory setting will have an associated Tilt Mirrors in Reverse position. NOTE: The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not en- abled when delivered from the factory. The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature can be enabled or disabled in the Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Page 113: Blind Spot Monitoring - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- be momentarily illuminated in both outside rear view based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to mirrors to let the driver know that the system is opera- detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks,...
Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire...
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle. BSM Warning Light The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (Side, Rear, Front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary.
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative of less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Overtaking/Approaching Overtaking/Passing...
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in berms, etc.
Page 119: Rear Cross Path
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
Page 120: Modes Of Operation
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Modes Of Operation be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Page 121: Uconnect™ Phone - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an Blind Spot Alert Off alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime When the BSM system is turned off there will be no will also be sounded.
Page 122 • www.chrysler.com/uconnect allows up to seven mobile phones to be linked to the system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be • www.dodge.com/uconnect used with the system at a time. The system is available in • www.jeep.com/uconnect English, Spanish, or French languages.
Page 123: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Uconnect™ Phone Button The Uconnect™ Phone is fully integrated with the vehi- The radio or steering wheel controls (if cle’s audio system. The volume of the Uconnect™ Phone equipped) will contain the two control buttons can be adjusted either from the radio volume control (Uconnect™...
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For certain operations, compound commands can be Help Command used. For example, instead of saying “Setup” and then If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to “Pair a Device”, the following compound command know your options at any prompt, say “Help”...
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your mobile phone Owner’s Manual. The give the Uconnect™ Phone a name for your mobile Uconnect™...
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will prompt you to say the name of the Dial By Saying A Number person you want to call. • Press the button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say The Uconnect™ Phone will allow you to enter up to 32 “Phonebook New Entry”. names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations.
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or as soon as the Bluetooth wireless phone connection is deleted on the Uconnect™ Phone. These can only be made to the Uconnect™...
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, • Press the button to begin. mobile, or other) that you wish to edit. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • When prompted, recite the new phone number for the “Phonebook Delete”.
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Note that only the phonebook entry in the current List All Names In The Uconnect™ Phonebook language is deleted. • Press the button to begin. • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be •...
Page 131: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Phone Call Features Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call The following features can be accessed through the Currently In Progress Uconnect™ Phone if the feature(s) are available on your If a call is currently in progress and you have another mobile service plan.
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Conference Call Between Calls” in this section. To combine two calls, refer When two calls are in progress (one active and one on to “Conference Call”...
Page 133: Uconnect™ Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can on hold may not become active automatically. This is cell phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press continue on the Uconnect™ Phone either until the call and hold the button until you hear a single beep.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect™ Phone is the name of the language you wish to switch to operational, you may reach the emergency number as English, Espanol, or Francais.
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • If supported, this number may be programmable on • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say some systems. To do this, press the button and say “Towing Assistance”. “Setup”, followed by “Emergency”. NOTE: •...
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE certain companies, which time out a little too soon to on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the work properly with the Uconnect™ Phone. button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed by the word “Send”.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • Press the NOTE: button to begin. • You may not hear all of the tones due to mobile phone • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say network configurations. This is normal. one of the following: •...
Page 138: Advanced Phone Connectivity
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Following the beep, say “Mute”. caution and take precautionary safety measures). By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth mobile In order to un-mute the Uconnect™ Phone: phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s •...
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The the lowest priority. To “Select” or “Delete” a paired Uconnect™ Phone And Mobile Phone phone being announced, press the button and Your mobile phone can be paired with many different say “Select”...
Page 140: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect™ Phone will return to using the highest Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ priority phone present in or near (approximately Phone within 30 ft (9 m)) the vehicle. Uconnect™ Phone Tutorial Delete Uconnect™...
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 You can either press the Uconnect™ Phone button to Voice Command restore the factory setting or repeat the words and • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to phrases when prompted by the Uconnect™ Phone. For provide at least ⁄...
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • fully closed windows, • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”. • dry weather condition. • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). •...
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 • fully closed windows, Uconnect™ Phone can read or send new messages on • dry weather conditions, and your phone. • operation from the driver’s seat. Read Messages: • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness If you receive a new text message while your phone is to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and connected to Uconnect™...
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Send Messages: 3. Where are you? You can send messages using Uconnect™ Phone. To send 4. I need more direction. a new message: 5. L O L • Press the button. 6. Why •...
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 16. Can this wait? Bluetooth Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the 17. Bye for now Uconnect™ Phone. When this happens, the connection 18. When can we meet can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off/on.
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Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 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 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 151: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 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 152: Commands
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few When using this system, you should speak clearly and at seconds, the system will present you with a list of a normal speaking volume. options.
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 • “Memo” (to switch to the memo recorder) Changing the Volume • “Setup” (to switch to system setup) 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button. Radio AM 2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”). To switch to the AM band, say “AM”...
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Next Station” (to select the next station) • “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels) • “Previous Station” (to select the previous station) • “Select Name” (to say the name of a channel) •...
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 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 156: Voice Training
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Language Spanish” 2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by Uconnect™ Voice. For best results, the “Voice Training” • “Tutorial” session should be completed when the vehicle is parked, • “Voice Training” engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan switched off.
Page 157: Power Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. •...
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Reclining The Seatback The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will backward.
Page 159: Passenger's Power Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward WARNING! (Continued) The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will shoulder belt is no longer resting against your move in the direction of the switch.
Page 160: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Do not place any article under a power seat or Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to control which could cause a collision and serious the seat controls.
Page 161: Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Power Lumbar Switch Adjustment Bar Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under Adjustment the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Some models may be equipped with a manual front Release the bar once you have reached the desired passenger seat.
Page 162: Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment - Recline
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 163: Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Heated Seats — If Equipped Equipped On some models, the front and rear seats may be To fold the seatback to the flat load-floor position, lift the equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and recline lever and push the seatback forward.
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE controls for each heater are located near the bottom WARNING! (Continued) center of the instrument panel (below the climate con- • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates trols). against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings.
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 the system will automatically switch to LOW-level after a maximum of 50 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will turn OFF automatically after a maximum of 45 minutes.
Page 166: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the switch once to select HIGH-level small fans that draw the air from the passenger compart- heating. Press the switch a second time to select ment and blow air through fine perforations in the seat LOW-level heating.
Page 167: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 NOTE: The engine must be running for the ventilated WARNING! seats to operate. The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- On models that are equipped with remote start, the pying a seat.
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head.
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- WARNING! (Continued) straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift WARNING! upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- ward on the head restraint to lower it. Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a collision.
Page 172: 60/40 Split Rear Seat
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the power folding switch located 60/40 Split Rear Seat on the instrument panel to fold the Fold-Flat head restraints. The second row seats can be folded flat to carry cargo. Pull upward on the release lever located on the outboard side of the seat.
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Easy Access For Third Row Either side of the rear seat can be tumbled forward to allow passengers to easily access the third row seats. 1. Pull upward on the release lever to release the seat. Fold-Flat Second Row Seat Release Lever...
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Tumble the seat forward using the pull strap located behind the seatback. Tumbled Second Row Tumble Strap...
Page 175: Folding Third Row
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Folding Third Row WARNING! Both third row seats can be folded forward to increase the cargo area. To lower either seat pull on the release handle Do not drive the vehicle with the second row seats in located on back of the seat and lower the seat using the the tumbled position.
Page 176: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
Page 177: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory NOTE: Each time the S (SET) button and a numbered button 1 or 2 are pressed, you erase the memory settings for that button and store a new one. 1.
Page 178: Memory Position Recall
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ to 12 AM and 12 FM stations can be set). Customer-Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. 6.
Page 179: To Disable A Rke Transmitter Linked To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 To recall the memory setting for driver two, press 3. Press and release the memory S (SET) button located MEMORY button number 2 on the driver’s door, or the on the driver’s door. UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to 4.
Page 180: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Easy Entry/Exit Seat driving position when the key is placed into the This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning ignition, and turned out of the LOCK position toward which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the the ACC/ON position.
Page 181: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. Safety Latch Location CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it.
Page 182: Lights
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
Page 183: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 NOTE: Automatic Headlights — If Equipped • Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and This system automatically turns the headlights on or off fog light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less according to ambient light levels.
Page 184: Smartbeam™ - If Equipped
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle spe- Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for cific light and automatically switches from high beams to further information. low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view. If your vehicle is equipped with a “Rain Sensitive Wiper NOTE: If the windshield or SmartBeam™...
Page 185: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 NOTE: This system will not activate until the vehicle is not in the PARK position. The lights will remain on until at or above 20 mph (32 km/h). the ignition is switched to the OFF or ACC position or the parking brake is engaged.
Page 186: Parking Lights And Panel Lights
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features” in “Under- standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Parking Lights And Panel Lights To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. To turn off the parking lights, rotate the headlight switch back to the O (Off) position.
Page 187: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 turn off when the switch is pushed a second time, when supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom- the headlight switch is rotated to the off position, or the eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control high beam is selected.
Page 188: Lights-On Reminder
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lights-On Reminder NOTE: Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when Front Map/Reading Lights the driver’s door is opened.
Page 189: Ambient Light
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either Ambient Light side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light time visibility.
Page 190: Multifunction Lever
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows steering column. on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 191: High/Low Beam Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel to switch the headlights to high beam. Pulling the multifunction back toward the steering wheel will turn the low beams back on, or shut the high beams off. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
Page 192: Windshield Wiper Operation
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper the windshield wiper blades from returning to the operation.
Page 193: Windshield Washer Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. Intermittent Wiper Operation NOTE: If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled.
Page 194: Mist
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use.
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 • Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of four settings may reduce Rain Sensing performance. to activate this feature.
Page 196: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the NEU- steering column in position, push the lever upward until TRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will not fully engaged.
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 steering column lever is located below the multifunction NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory lever on the steering column. Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel to return the tilt/telescopic steering column to pre-programmed positions.
Page 198: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps steering wheel to operate. warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start wheel has only one temperature setting.
Page 199: Electronic Speed Control
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material. This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 20 mph...
Page 200: To Activate
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic To Set A Desired Speed Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle vehicle set speed. has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button and release.
Page 201: To Resume Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 To Resume Speed decrease until the button is released. Release the button To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed button and release.
Page 202: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant Control.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) − Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight system. It is not a substitute for active driving distance conditions.
Page 204: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Cruise Control system has two control modes: WARNING! • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an You should switch off the ACC system: appropriate distance between vehicles. • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, •...
Page 205: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise Control. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) You can only activate ACC if the vehicle speed is above 20 mph (32 km/h). When the system is turned on and in the READY state, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) dis- plays “Adaptive Cruise Ready.”...
Page 206: To Activate
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When the automatic transmission is in PARK, RE- VERSE or NEUTRAL. • When pushing the RES + button without a previously set speed in memory. To Activate Push and release the ON/OFF button. The ACC menu in the EVIC displays “Adaptive Cruise Ready.”...
Page 207: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 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 a collision. 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 208: To Cancel
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will not be controlling the distance be- To Cancel tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle The system will disable ACC without erasing the speed will only be determined by the position of the memory if: accelerator pedal.
Page 209: To Turn Off
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 • You switch to Four-Wheel Drive Low. To Resume Speed Press the RES + button and release. Then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the last set speed. NOTE: You can resume ACC from a minimum of 20 mph (32 km/h).
Page 210: To Vary The Speed Setting
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Vary The Speed Setting Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 mph While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by (1.6 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of pressing and holding the RES + button.
Page 211: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Setting The Following Distance In ACC The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between 3 (long), 2 (me- dium), and 1 (short). Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE same lane, the EVIC displays the “Sensed Vehicle Indi- cator” icon, and the system adjusts vehicle speed auto- matically to maintain the distance setting, regardless of the set speed. The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until: •...
Page 213: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how- provide an additional acceleration based on your current ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if speed. The acceleration is triggered by indicating a left necessary.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE cluster between the speedometer and the tachometer. The ACC SET information it displays depends on ACC system status. − When ACC is set, the set speed will display. Press the MENU button (located on the steer- The set speed will continue to display in place of the ing wheel) repeatedly until one of the follow- odometer reading when changing the EVIC display...
Page 215: Display Warnings And Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 The ACC screen will display once again if any ACC Display Warnings And Maintenance activity occurs, which may include any of the following: “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning • Set Speed Change The ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”...
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE left these areas. Under rare conditions, when the radar is Control is still available. For additional information refer not tracking any vehicles or objects in its path this to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode” in this warning may temporarily occur.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 • Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor, ACC Unavailable Warning including transparent material or aftermarket grilles. If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ Doing so could cause an ACC system failure or FCW Unavailable, Vehicle System Error”, there may be a malfunction.
Page 218: Precautions While Driving With Acc
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service ACC Warning Precautions While Driving With ACC If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates issues.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 ACC may occasionally provide braking and/or a driver alert that you consider unnecessary. This may be the systems response to signs, guardrails, and other station- ary objects in a curve. This may also occur at the base of steep hills.
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using ACC On Hills Lane Changing When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic lane in which you are traveling.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 Narrow Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane. There will not be suffi- cient distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 222: General Information
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Stationary Objects And Vehicles General Information ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations Classification Specifications: where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and 47 C.F.R.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 To Vary The Speed Setting WARNING! There are two ways to change the set speed: In the normal Cruise Control mode, the system will • Use the accelerator pedal to adjust the vehicle to the not react to vehicles ahead.
Page 224: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped Press the RES + button and then remove your foot from Forward Collision Warning (FCW) warns the driver of a the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the last set potential collision with the vehicle in front of you and speed.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 rails or sign posts based on the course prediction. This is NOTE: • The minimum speed for FCW activation is 10 mph expected and is a part of normal FCW activation and functionality. (16 km/h).
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Changing FCW Status The FCW feature can be set to far, set to near or turned off in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- formation.
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system the system to warn you of a possible collision with the from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle vehicle in front of you when you are much closer.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • FCW will not react to irrelevant objects such as over- NOTE: In the “Off” setting FCW OFF will be displayed in the EVIC. head objects, ground reflections, objects not in the path of the car, stationary objects that are far away, oncom- ing traffic, or leading vehicles with the same or higher rate of speed.
Page 229: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 Service FCW Warning PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC EQUIPPED Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates there is an The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual internal system fault.
Page 230: Parksense Sensors
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense Sensors The ParkSense Warning Display is located in the Instru- The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ ment cluster’s EVIC display. It provides both visual and bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is audible warnings to indicate the distance between the within the sensors’...
Page 231: Parksense Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 ParkSense Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status. Park Assist System OFF Park Assist System ON...
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone...
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 235: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Enabling And Disabling ParkSense The ParkSense switch LED will be ON when Park- ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with a switch Sense is disabled or defective. The ParkSense switch located in the switch bank of the instrument panel or LED will be OFF when the system is enabled.
Page 236: Cleaning The Parksense System
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” appears in the ParkSense System Usage Precautions Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) make sure NOTE: the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, mud, dirt or other obstruction and then cycle the ignition.
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 • ParkSense , when on, will MUTE the radio when it is • On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, ParkSense sounding a tone. should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowered or open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE.
Page 238 236 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 239: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear EQUIPPED camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear appears again.
Page 240: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be Drivers must be careful when backing up even when driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
Page 241: Turning Parkview On Or Off - Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting OVERHEAD CONSOLE the “enable rear camera in reverse” soft-key. The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door 5. Press the “save” soft-key. Opener (HomeLink ), power liftgate and power sunroof Turning ParkView On Or Off —...
Page 242: Front Map/Reading Lights
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Map/Reading Lights To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is the console.
Page 243: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 The HomeLink buttons, located on either the overhead console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ- ent HomeLink channels. The HomeLink indicator is located above the center button. Sunglass Bin Door GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems.
Page 244: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink system.
Page 245: Programming A Rolling Code
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next button you want to program and the hand-held transmit- step after the LEARN button has been pressed. ter button.
Page 247: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi- the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not cator light. The Homelink indicator will flash slowly release the button.
Page 248: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to follow these steps: time-out in the same manner.
Page 249: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 4. Watch for the HomeLink indicator to change flash Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases.
Page 250: Security
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Security Troubleshooting Tips It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here in your vehicle. are some of the most common solutions: •...
Page 251: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: while you are programming the universal trans- ceiver.
Page 252: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in visors on the overhead console. the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 253: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 Opening Sunroof — Express position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express second and the sunroof will open automatically from any Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop position.
Page 254: Venting Sunroof - Express
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) is in certain pressed. open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with Venting Sunroof —...
Page 255: Sunroof Fully Closed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK the outlets labeled with a “battery” are connected directly position. Opening either front door will cancel this to the battery and powered at all times. feature.
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The front power outlet is located inside the storage area In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power on the center stack of the instrument panel. outlet located in the storage area of the center console. Front Power Outlet Center Console Outlet...
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo NOTE: The rear power outlet can be switched to area. “battery” powered all the time by switching the power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse in the fuse panel. Rear Power Outlet Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel Fuse...
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
Page 259: Power Inverter - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 150 Watts. Certain high-end video games, such as Play- CAUTION! (Continued) station3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, most power tools. vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the battery even more quickly.
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating WARNING! exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter To avoid serious injury or death: • Do not use a three-prong adaptor. manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON.
Page 261: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest. located in the center console. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholder Location...
Page 262: Storage
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Door Storage Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy Glove Compartment access. The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Door Panel Storage Glove Compartment To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove box door.
Page 263: Center Console
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 Center Console To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on The center console contains both an upper and a lower the small latch located on the lid. storage area. Storage Compartment Latches Storage Compartment...
Page 264: Cargo Area Features
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the needed. The flashlight features two bright LED light lower storage compartment. bulbs and is powered by rechargeable lithium batteries that recharge when snapped back into place. Press in on the flashlight to release it.
Page 265: Cargo Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. To cover the cargo area: 1.
Page 266: Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • To help protect against personal injury, passengers In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The strike someone in the vehicle.
Page 267: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 REAR WINDOW FEATURES WARNING! (Continued) Rear Window Wiper/Washer • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits described on the label attached to the left door or The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch left door center pillar.
Page 268: Rear Window Defroster
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned first detent for intermittent operation and to the OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” second detent for continuous rear wiper operation.
Page 269: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly CAUTION! distributed over the luggage rack crossbars. The crossbars on your vehicle are delivered stowed Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to within the roof rack side rails.
Page 270: Deploying The Crossbars
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity. Deploying the Crossbars Starting with one crossbar, completely loosen the thumb screws at both ends of the crossbar.
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 Starting with one crossbar, bend down the pivot supports at each end. Removing Crossbars CAUTION! Bending Pivot Be careful when handling the crossbars to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Position the crossbars across the roof making sure the Slide the cross bar into to the deploy position by moving letters on the crossbars align with the matching letters on it towards the matching letter in the side rail. Be sure the the side rail.
Page 273: Stowing The Crossbars
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 Deploy and tighten the second crossbar to complete the Stowing the Crossbars deployment of the crossbars. Starting with one crossbar, completely loosen the thumb screws at both ends. Slide the crossbar away from the matching letter to remove it from the deployed position.
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Starting with the one crossbar, bend up the pivot sup- Then, position the crossbar along the correct side rail. ports at each end. Make sure the letters on the crossbar align with the matching letters on the side rail.
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 Slide the crossbar outward, away from the center of the Once the driver’s side crossbar is in place, tighten the roof. The crossbar will nest fully within the side rail. thumb screws completely. Crossbar to Side Rail Tightening Crossbar...
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If any metallic object is placed over the satellite radio Repeat the procedure to stow the second crossbar on the opposite side. antenna (if equipped), you may experience interrup- tion of satellite radio reception. CAUTION! •...
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Load should always be secured to cross bars first, • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care- with tie down loops used as additional securing fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the points if needed.
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System ..306 Instrument Panel Features ....281 ▫ Fuel Economy ..... . 307 Instrument Cluster .
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Turn Menu Off ..... . 310 ▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play .
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 ▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) ▫ Single Video Screen ....357 — If Equipped ..... . 348 ▫...
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Replacing The Batteries ....374 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones ..392 ▫ Unwired Stereo Headphone Lifetime Climate Controls .
Page 283: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Lower Switch Bank 11 — Headlight Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Hazard Switch 12 — Hood Release 3 — Radio 8 — Storage Bin 13 —...
Page 284: Instrument Cluster
282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 285: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as 1. Tachometer possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to (RPM x 1000).
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- CAUTION! quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- The TPMS has been optimized for the original tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure equipment tires and wheels.
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 does not come on when turning the key from OFF to WARNING! ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the light after operating conditions.
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL system. If this light remains on after several ignition 5. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles Light — If Equipped (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the trol (ESC) is off.
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the 10. High Beam Indicator ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have This light indicates that the headlights are on high the light inspected by an authorized dealer. beam.
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, 14. 4 LOW then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was the four-wheel drive LOW mode.
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 17. Fuel Door Reminder 20. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the Amber Telltale Area vehicle where the fuel door is located. This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable amber caution telltales.
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has anti-lock brake system reservoir.
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System 23. TOW/HAUL (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force The TOW HAUL button is located on the Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the center stack upper switch bank.
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- WARNING! ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
Page 295: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER The EVIC consists of the following: (EVIC) • System Status The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, ACC (if equipped), Vehicle Speed, Trip Info, Tire PSI, Vehicle Info, Messages, Units, System Setup, Turn Menu Off) and sub-menus.
Page 297: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 BACK Button messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn- Press the BACK button to scroll back to a ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall previous menu or sub-menu. into several categories: •...
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL of this message type are Turn Signal On (if a turn signal When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays is left on) and Lights On (if driver leaves the vehicle). the following messages: • Unstored Messages Until RUN •...
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 • Left front turn signal lamp out • Normal Cruise Ready — When Adaptive Cruise Con- trol (ACC) system is turned off and Normal (Fixed • Right front turn signal lamp out Speed) Cruise Control mode is available. Refer to •...
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ACC Cancelled — To disable the ACC system. Refer to • Brake — If the ACC system predicts that its maximum “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding braking level is not sufficient to maintain the set The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 • ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor — If the • Oil temp high Speed may be limited ACC system turns off due to an internal system fault • Oil temp high Speed limited that requires service from an authorized dealer. Refer •...
Page 302: Evic White Telltale Lights
300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Memory 2 profile set • ECO — Fuel Saver Indicator • Memory system unavailable — Not in Park • To Tow Vehicle Safely, Read Neutral Shift Procedure in Owners Manual • Memory system unavailable — Seatbelt buckled •...
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 • Shift Lever Status • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ON The shift lever status “P,R,N,D,L,5,4,3,2,1” are displayed This light will turn on when the ACC is ON. indicating the shift lever position. Telltales “5,4,3,2,1” For further information, refer to “Adaptive indicate the Electronic Range Select (ERS) feature has Cruise Control (ACC)”...
Page 304: Evic Amber Telltale Lights
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Power Steering System Over Temperature — If these conditions there will be a substantial increase in Equipped steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER and during parking maneuvers. TEMP”...
Page 305: Evic Red Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 • Door Ajar the fuel filler cap properly and press the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the problem continues, the This light will turn on to indicate that one or message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. more doors may be ajar.
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Charging System Light If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the This light shows the status of the electrical charg- engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the ing system. If the light stays on or comes on while vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential placed in the PARK position.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 pass H, the indicator will continuously flash and a light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed or faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the to cool.
Page 308: Engine Oil Change Indicator System
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Oil Change Indicator System Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go Oil Change Due 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition to Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.) indicator system.
Page 309: Fuel Economy
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 Fuel Economy (MDS) (if equipped) allows the engine to operate on four Press and release the UP/DOWN buttons until one of the cylinders, or if you are driving in a fuel efficient manner. following Fuel Economy Functions displays in the EVIC: •...
Page 310: Vehicle Speed
308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Distance To Empty (DTE) Vehicle Speed Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with This feature allows you to monitor your vehicle speed on the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is the EVIC display, press and release the SELECT button to determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous change the units of measure between in MPH or km/h.
Page 311: Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 Trip A Press the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last available information displays, then press SELECT to reset. display any one of the following choices. •...
Page 312: Keyless Enter-N-Go Display - If Equipped
310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) can Messages # be changed between English and Metric units of mea- Select from Main Menu using the UP or DOWN buttons. sure. To make your selection, press and release the This feature shows the number of stored warning mes- SELECT button the selected setting will be displayed.
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 NOTE: The system will display the last known outside NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to an environment free from large metallic objects such as be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, ture is displayed.
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached, Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass then press the SELECT button.
Page 315: Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone Customer-Programmable Features (System map. For further information, refer to “Compass Vari- Setup) ance.” Personal Settings allows you to set and recall features when the transmission is in PARK. If the transmission is 1.
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Italian (Italiano), German (Deutsch), and Dutch (Neder- feature showing the system has been activated, or the lands). Then, as you continue, the information will dis- check-mark is removed showing the system has been play in the selected language. deactivated.
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 all doors will unlock no matter which passive entry button a check-mark appears next to the feature showing equipped door handle is grasped. If Driver Door 1st Press the system has been activated or the check-mark is is programmed, only the driver’s door will unlock when removed showing the system has been deactivated.
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Horn With Remote Lock Flash Lamps With Lock When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked This feature may be selected with or without the “Flash with the RKE transmitter.
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Headlamps With Wipers (Available with Automatic Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat Headlamps Only) Only) When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap- enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the proximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on.
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL REVERSE position. The mirrors will move back to their Illuminated Approach previous position when the transmission is shifted out of When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate REVERSE. To make your selection, press and release the and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 Display ECO Symbol — If Equipped or off. To make your selection, press and release the The “ECO” message is located in the Compass/ SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the Temperature display; this message can be turned on or feature showing the system has been activated or the off.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Intermittent Wiper — If Equipped mode the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a visual When this feature is selected, the system will automati- alert in the outside mirrors as well as an audible alert cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture when the turn signal is on.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 dynamic driving select the Near setting. This warns you make your selection, scroll up or down until the pre- of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you ferred setting is highlighted, then press and release the when you are much closer.
Page 324: System Status
322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tire Pressure Monitor System (shows the current pres- feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been sure of all four road tires). For additional information, deactivated.
Page 325: Media Center 730N/430/430N
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 NOTE: Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) • Tires heat up during normal driving conditions. Heat — If Equipped will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 psi Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ User (14 to 41 kPa) during normal driving conditions.
Page 326: Media Center 130 (Sales Code Res)
324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC side of the radio faceplate. position to operate the radio.
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ will remain tuned to the new station until you make SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control another selection.
Page 328 326 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 AM/FM Button mid-range tones.
Page 329: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. MP3 Audio Play The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by NOTE: pressing the pushbutton twice.
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 331: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD and MP3 modes. Random Play.
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. display.) When reading discs recorded using formats other than •...
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification quency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 160, 128, 144, extension may cause playback problems.
Page 334: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s by the following: audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than CD-R media Pressing the DISC/AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the AUX jack is connected.
Page 335: Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales Code Res+Rsc)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode (SALES CODE RES+RSC) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right ACC position to operate the radio.
Page 336 334 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 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 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 338 336 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 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 16-Digit Character 16-Digit Character Program Type Program Type Display Display 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 Inform Talk...
Page 340 338 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 341: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 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 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button CAUTION! (Continued) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning away and jam the player mechanism.
Page 343: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- following table are supported.
Page 345: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended supported. to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Playback of MP3 Files before writing to the disc.
Page 346: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the time priority mode. AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down. Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and the radio will display song titles for each file.
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 System Activation To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you ESN/SID Access may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- service that is included with the factory-installed satellite tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll radio system in your vehicle.
Page 348 346 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/RUN or Reception Quality ACC position to operate the radio.
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 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 350: Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - If Equipped
348 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 351: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 iPod /USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ/ Uconnect™ Multimedia radio User’s Manual for REL/RET radios only with Uconnect™.
Page 352: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device
350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device NOTE: The center console will have a position where Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external the iPod or consumer electronic audio device cable can USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port be routed through without damaging the cable when which is located in the center console or glove compart-...
Page 353: Using This Feature
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod /USB/ on the radio faceplate or press the VR button and say MP3 control system may charge it to the required level. USB or Switch to USB . Once in the iPod /USB/MP3 control mode, audio tracks (if available from audio Using This Feature device) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one • While a track is playing, press the INFO button to see click, will jump to the previous track in the list or the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) press the VR button and say Previous Track for that track.
Page 355: List Or Browse Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 • RND button (available on sales code RES radio only): press the TUNE control knob to select and start Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and playing the track. Turning the TUNE control knob Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod or external USB fast will scroll through the list faster.
Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Preset 5 – Audiobooks • MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is another shortcut button to the genre listing on your • Preset 6 – Podcasts audio device. • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current CAUTION! list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line.
Page 357: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 phone system. Seven devices can be paired to the WARNING! Uconnect™ phone system, but just one can be selected and played. Do not plug in or remove the iPod or external USB device while driving. Failure to follow this warning Selecting Different Audio Device could result in an accident.
Page 358: Uconnect™ Multimedia Video Entertainment System (Ves)™ - If Equipped
356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Previous Track Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on the radio and say “Previous Track” to jump to the previous track music on your cellular phone. Browse Browsing is not available on a BTSA device. Only the current song that is playing will display info.
Page 359: Single Video Screen
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 • When the Video Screen are open and a DVD is inserted Play A DVD into the VES™ player, the screen turns on automati- 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD hard-key on the cally, the headphone transmitters turn on and play- radio faceplate (Touch-Screen).
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Remote Control 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control. 2. While looking at the video screen, highlight DISC by either pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by re- peatedly pressing the MODE button, then press ENTER on the Remote Control.
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES 3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in the Controls. If a channel list appears on the right side of the MEDIA column.
Page 362: Play Video Games
360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Play Video Games • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC input jacks located on the back of the center console. tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be Using The Remote Control sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™ 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control. jacks: 2. While looking at the video screen, highlight VES AUX NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- 1, by either pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the...
Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then touch AUX 1 in the VES column. To exit press the back arrow soft-key at the top of 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. the screen.
Page 365: Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 2. Using The Remote Control 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control and the Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is playing then only a small banner will appear on the bottom of the screen.
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. choose an audio source.
Page 367: Important Notes For Single Video Screen System
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 Important Notes For Single Video Screen System Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio • VES™ is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD hard-key on the simultaneously. radio faceplate (Touch-Screen).
Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Remote Control NOTE: • Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control. on the left side of the screen. 2. While looking at Screen 1, highlight DISC by either •...
Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in the MEDIA column. To exit touch the back arrow at the 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. top left of the screen.
Page 370: Remote Control
368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Remote Control • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key. • Viewing a DVD on the Touch-Screen radio screen is not available in all states/provinces, and the vehicle must be stopped, and the shift lever must be in the PARK position for vehicles with automatic transmis-...
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 2. Channel Selector Indicators – When a button is / Prev – In radio modes, press to select to the pressed, the currently affected channel or channel button previous station. In disc modes, press to advance to the is illuminated momentarily.
Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL disc in a radio with a multiple-disc changer, PROG Up mode is selected and the disc is stopped, press the SETUP selects the next disc and PROG Down selects the previ- button to access the DVD Setup menu. (see the DVD ous disc.
Page 373: Remote Control Storage
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 Remote Control Storage The video screen(s) come with a built in storage compart- ment for the remote control which is accessible when the screen is opened. To remove the remote, use your index finger to pull and rotate the remote towards you. Do not try to pull the remote straight down as it will be very difficult to remove.
Page 374: Replacing The Batteries
372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL with a DVD player, follow the radio’s instructions to Headphones Operation turn Video Lock on. The radio and the video screen(s) The headphones receive two separate channels of audio indicate when Video Lock is active. using an infrared transmitter from the video screen.
Page 375: Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before sound can be heard from the headphones. To conserve battery life, the headphones will automatically turn off approximately three minutes after the rear video system is turned off.
Page 376: Replacing The Batteries
374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Locate the battery compartment on the left ear cup of 3. If the video screen is displaying a video source (such as a DVD Video), pressing DISPLAY shows the status on the headphones, and then slide the battery cover a popup banner at the bottom of the screen.
Page 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 What Does This Warranty Cover? Except as specified apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal below, this warranty covers any Product that in normal rights. You may also have other rights, which vary from use is defective in workmanship or materials.
Page 378: System Information
376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may register your Unwired wireless headphones changed to a mode that is different from the VES™ online at www.unwiredtechnology.com or by phone at selected radio mode. When shared, the radio has priority 1-888-293-3332. over the VES™ or all radio modes (FM, AM, and SAT). The VES™...
Page 379 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 Information Mode Display 5. Channel 2 Shared Status 6. Channel 2 Audio Only/Mute 7. Channel 1 ENTER Button Action 8. Channel 2 ENTER Button Action 9. Clock 10. Video Lock 11. Not Available / Error 12.
Page 380 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Numeric Keypad Menu screen makes it easy to enter a specific tuner frequency, satellite channel, or track number. To enter the desired digit: 1. Press the remote control’s navigation buttons ( , ) to navigate to the desired digit. 2.
Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 Station List Menu remote control’s ENTER button to tune to that station. To jump through the list more quickly, navigate to the Page Up and Page Down icons on the screen. Disc Menu Channel Selection Menu For SIRIUS Backseat TV™ When listening to Satellite audio or watching SIRIUS Backseat TV™...
Page 382 380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL commands which control playback of the disc. Using the pressing the remote control’s SETUP button activates the options you can activate or cancel Scan play and Random Display Settings menu. These settings control the appear- play.
Page 383 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed the remote control’s power button to turn audio on. If To listen to only audio portion of the channel with the audio is still not heard, check that fully charged batteries screen closed: are installed in the headphones.
Page 384 382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DVD Region Codes Recorded Discs The VES™ DVD player and many DVD discs are coded The VES™ DVD player will play CD-R and CD-RW discs by geographic region. These region codes must match in recorded in CD-Audio or Video-CD format, or as a order for the disc to play.
Page 385 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 • For multi-session CDs that contain only multiple CD- Do not use adhesive labels as they may separate from the Audio sessions, the player will renumber the tracks so disc, become stuck, and cause permanent damage to the each track number is unique.
Page 386 384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Any file that is copy protected (such as those down- • To change the current directory, use the remote con- loaded from many online music stores) will not play. trol’s PROG Up and Down buttons. The DVD player will automatically skip the file and Disc Errors begin playing the next available file.
Page 387 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 The DVD player may shut down during extremely hot Display conditions, such as when the vehicle’s interior tempera- Other Language Setup ture is above 120°F. When this occurs, the DVD player will display VES High Temp and will shut off the VES™ displays until a safe temperature is reached.
Page 388 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • When the entire four-digit code is entered, press the All of the Language settings have a special Other setting to accommodate languages other than Japanese or Eng- remote control’s ENTER button. If the language code lish.
Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 them where lower numbers are designated for all audi- ences and higher numbers are designated for more adult audiences. When a DVD-Video disc is loaded, its rating is compared to the setting in the DVD player. If the rating of the disc is higher than the setting in the player, a Password screen is displayed.
Page 390 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • After the four-digit password is entered, press the To set the password, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: remote control’s ENTER button to accept the change. • Using the remote control Left and Right cursor but- tons, select the Rating tab.
Page 391 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 • Using the remote control’s Up and Down cursor To set the rating, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: buttons, select the new rating level, and then press the remote control’s ENTER button to accept the change. •...
Page 392: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL General Information This system complies with Part 15 of the FCC Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 393: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 Pressing the center button will make the radio switch CD Player between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next CD/HDD/AUX/VES, etc.). track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a beginning of the previous track if it is within one second...
Page 394: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
392 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 395: Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped • The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) allows both driver and front passenger seat occupants to select individual comfort settings. • When occupants in the vehicle select the AUTO mode operation, a comfort temperature can be set by using the temperature up and down buttons, and the auto blower operation will be set automatically.
Page 396 394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Recirculation Control Button will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode. The Press and release to change the current setting, the blower will engage immediately if the Defrost mode is indicator illuminates when ON. selected.
Page 397 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 11. Blower Control 16. Driver Temperature Control Up Button There are seven blower speeds, the blower speed in- Provides the driver with independent temperature con- creases as you move the control to the right from the trol.
Page 398 396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is Manual Operation not necessary to change the settings. You will experience This system offers a full complement of manual override the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to features.
Page 399 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 selected. This allows the front occupants to control the Bi-Level Mode volume of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the Air comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor Auto mode. outlets and defrost outlets. The operator can also select the direction of the airflow NOTE: In many temperature positions, the BI-LEVEL by selecting one of the following positions.
Page 400 398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Defrost Mode outlets. If Economy mode is desired, press the A/C Air comes from the windshield and side window button to turn off the A/C mode in the ATC display and demist outlets. Use Defrost mode with maximum deactivate the A/C system.
Page 401: Rear Climate Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 selected. Push the button a second time to turn off the both the front and rear systems are off, turning the rear Recirculation mode LED and allow outside air into the system on from the rear controls will also turn on the vehicle.
Page 402 400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Blower Control CAUTION! The primary control for the rear blower is on the front climate control unit, located on the instrument panel. Interior air enters the Rear Manual Climate Control system through an intake grille, located in the right Only when the Rear Control Icon is illuminated do the side trim panel behind the third row seats.
Page 403: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 Rear Mode Control Operating Tips Headliner Mode Window Fogging Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each of Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the vehicle is high.
Page 404 402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Summer Operation Vacation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service NOTE: In some cases during high temperature trailer (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air condi- tow operation the Air Conditioning system performance tioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh may be reduced.
Page 405: Operating Tips Chart
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 Operating Tips Chart...
Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....410 Automatic Transmission ....416 ▫...
Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ After Driving Off-Road ....448 All-Wheel Drive Operation ....437 ▫...
Page 409 STARTING AND OPERATING 407 ▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..458 ▫ Tire Pressure ..... . . 476 ▫...
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ MMT In Gasoline ....501 Tire Chains (Traction Devices) ... . . 486 ▫...
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 ▫ Maintenance ......507 ▫ Towing Requirements ....521 ▫...
Page 412: Starting Procedures
410 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if do not leave Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat ON/RUN mode.
Page 413: Keyless Enter-N-Go - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 411 automatically when the engine is running. If the engine CAUTION! (Continued) fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically in • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the is at idle speed.
Page 414: Normal Starting
412 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Insert the ENGINE START/STOP button into the Normal Starting ignition switch with the lettering facing up and readable. Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button 3. Press firmly on the center of the button to secure it into NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm position.
Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position. Keyless Enter-N-Go Functions – With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL 3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/ Position) STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle The Keyless Enter-N-Go feature operates similar to an...
Page 416: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or 29°C)
414 STARTING AND OPERATING • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time WARNING! (Continued) to return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get displays “IGNITION MODE OFF”). it started.
Page 417: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 415 and hold the brake pedal, push the accelerator pedal all CAUTION! the way to the floor and hold it, then press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The starter motor To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 sec- will engage automatically, run for 10 seconds, and then onds before trying again.
Page 418: Automatic Transmission
416 STARTING AND OPERATING • 5.7L Engine – bundled and fastened to the injector AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION harness. CAUTION! The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the coolant. Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: WARNING! •...
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is number of reasons.
Page 420: Key Ignition Park Interlock
418 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK Interlock (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than position unless the brakes are applied.
Page 421: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers). Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped.
Page 422 420 STARTING AND OPERATING PARK WARNING! This range supplements the parking brake by locking the • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion. the parking brake.
Page 423 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, idle speed.
Page 424 422 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a position to the ON/RUN position, and also press number of reasons.
Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever WARNING! will not move out of PARK. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the REVERSE ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
Page 426 424 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE Transmission Limp Home Mode This range should be used for most city and highway Transmission function is monitored electronically for driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position. lever is in the DRIVE position. For example, if you shift the transmission into 3 (third gear), the transmission will 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. never shift above third gear, but will shift down into 5.
Page 428: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (5.7L Engine) - If Equipped
426 STARTING AND OPERATING • the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, WARNING! • vehicle speed is sufficiently high, and Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a • the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator. slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing an accident Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (5.7L Engine) or personal injury.
Page 429: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when moving the shift lever between these gears. The transmission shift lever has only PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift positions.
Page 430 428 STARTING AND OPERATING PARK WARNING! This range supplements the parking brake by locking the • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion. the parking brake.
Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, idle speed.
Page 432 430 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a position to the ON/RUN position, and also press number of reasons.
Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever WARNING! will not move out of PARK. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the REVERSE ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
Page 434 432 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE these conditions, using a lower gear range will improve This range should be used for most city and highway performance and extend transmission life by reducing driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- excessive shifting and heat buildup. shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 435 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 Downshifting the transmission to the lowest possible Transmission Limp Home Mode gear (when climbing a grade), or shifting to NEUTRAL Transmission function is monitored electronically for (when stopped in heavy traffic) can help to reduce this abnormal conditions.
Page 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. the transmission into 3 (third gear), the transmission will never shift above third gear, but will shift down into 5. Restart the engine. second and first gear normally. 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no Use of ERS (or TOW/HAUL mode) also enables an longer detected, the transmission will return to normal additional underdrive gear which is not normally used...
Page 437 STARTING AND OPERATING 435 gear as the top available gear. Once in ERS mode, tapping shift lever to the left (-). The transmission will shift to the the shift lever to the left (-) or right (+) will change the top range from which the vehicle can best be slowed down.
Page 438: Starting And Operating
436 STARTING AND OPERATING When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the TOW/HAUL switch to select TOW/ HAUL mode. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting.
Page 439: All-Wheel Drive Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 437 Torque Converter Clutch Electronic Range Select (ERS) feature, when the trans- A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been mission is sufficiently warm, will demonstrate that the included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive.
Page 440: Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three-Position Switch) (5.7L Engine) - If Equipped
438 STARTING AND OPERATING ABS and Traction Control, provides resistance to any wheel that is slipping to allow additional torque transfer to wheels with traction. NOTE: This system is not appropriate for conditions where LOW range is recommended. Refer to “Off-Road Driving Tips”...
Page 441 STARTING AND OPERATING 439 This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be Transfer Case Position Indicator Messages driven in the AWD AUTO position for normal street and The Transfer Case Position Indicator messages (AWD highway conditions on dry hard surfaced roads. AUTO and LOW RANGE) are located in the EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information Center) and indicate the For variable driving conditions, the AWD AUTO mode...
Page 442 440 STARTING AND OPERATING If One Or More Shift Conditions Are Not Met: engine start up or illuminates during driving, it means that the all-wheel drive system is not functioning prop- 1. The indicator light for the current position will remain erly and that service is required.
Page 443 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 AWD AUTO position at a given road speed. Take care not WARNING! to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the Proper operation of all-wheel drive vehicles depends on NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel.
Page 444: Shifting Procedure
442 STARTING AND OPERATING LOW RANGE position will remain ON, and the newly selected All-Wheel Drive Low Range - This range provides low position indicator light will continue to flash until all speed all-wheel drive. Locks the front and rear drive- the requirements for the selected position have been shafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate met.
Page 445 STARTING AND OPERATING 443 Shifting can be performed with the vehicle rolling 2 to 2. With the ignition switch in the ON position and the 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h) or completely stopped. Use either of engine either OFF or running, shift the transmission into the following procedures: NEUTRAL.
Page 446 444 STARTING AND OPERATING NEUTRAL Shift Procedure 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, engine off. 2. Vehicle stopped, with foot on brake. 3. Place the transmission into NEUTRAL. 4. Hold down the NEUTRAL “pin” switch (with a pen, etc.) for four seconds until the LED light by the switch starts to blink indicating shift in progress.
Page 447: On-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Your Instrument Panel” for further information. When To Use LOW Range – If Equipped When off-road driving, shift to LOW for additional ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS traction. This range should be limited to extreme situa- Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a tions such as deep snow, mud, or sand where additional narrower track to make them capable of performing in a...
Page 448 446 STARTING AND OPERATING and/or the flow rate is reduced. If you must cross CAUTION! flowing water avoid depths in excess of 9 in (23 cm). The flowing water can erode the streambed, causing your When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph vehicle to sink into deeper water.
Page 449: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
STARTING AND OPERATING 447 Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand Before climbing a steep hill, shift the transmission to a In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional lower gear and shift the transfer case to LOW. Use first control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low gear and LOW for very steep hills.
Page 450: Traction Downhill
448 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction Downhill WARNING! Shift the transmission into a low gear, and the transfer case into LOW range. Let the vehicle go slowly down the If the engine stalls, you lose forward motion, or hill with all four wheels turning against engine compres- cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, sion drag.
Page 451: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 • Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. WARNING! Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and exhaust system for damage. Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. You might •...
Page 452 450 STARTING AND OPERATING and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in The system will vary its assist to provide light efforts “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- while parking and good feel while driving. If the electro- formation.
Page 453: L Engine
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 these conditions there will be a substantial increase in NOTE: • Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during parking maneuvers. travel are considered normal and do not indicate that there is a problem with the power steering system.
Page 454: Power Steering Fluid Check
452 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering system as the chemicals can damage your power fluid temperature and it should be avoided when steering components.
Page 455: Multi-Displacement System (Mds) (If Equipped) - 5.7L Engine Only
STARTING AND OPERATING 453 surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully. To Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further release the parking brake, press the park brake pedal a information. second time and let your foot up as you feel the brake disengage.
Page 456 454 STARTING AND OPERATING When the parking brake is applied with the ignition make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in parking brake should always be applied whenever the the instrument cluster will illuminate.
Page 457: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Never ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to or injury.
Page 458: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
456 STARTING AND OPERATING Assist System (BAS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), WARNING! and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). All five of these systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics control in various driving conditions. from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
Page 459: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 Differential (BLD), functions similar to a limited-slip benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven ing pressure during the stopping sequence (do not axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than “pump”...
Page 460: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
458 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate tions and driving conditions, influence the chance of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle speed that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
Page 461 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. En- The “ESC Malfunction Indicator Light” located in the gine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle instrument cluster will start to flash as soon as the tires maintain the desired path.
Page 462 460 STARTING AND OPERATING The ESC system has two available operating modes in WARNING! AWD AUTO range and two-wheel drive vehicles, and one operating mode in AWD LOW range. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, AUTO Range (All-Wheel Drive Models) Or nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing Two-Wheel Drive Models...
Page 463 STARTING AND OPERATING 461 the TCS section, has been disabled and the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will be illuminated. All other stability features of ESC function normally. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would nor- mally allow is required to gain traction.
Page 464: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
462 STARTING AND OPERATING Off” mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momen- Trailer Sway Control (TSC) tarily pressing the “ESC OFF” switch. This may be done TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- while the vehicle is in motion. sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway.
Page 465: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
STARTING AND OPERATING 463 HSA Activation Criteria WARNING! The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to activate: If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the • Vehicle must be stopped. trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.
Page 466 464 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! • If you use a trailer brake controller with your There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than 8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and when the system will not activate and slight rolling deactivated with the brake switch.
Page 467: Ready Alert Braking
STARTING AND OPERATING 465 Ready Alert Braking WARNING! (Continued) Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to • HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the reach full braking during emergency braking situations. parking brake fully when leaving your vehicle. It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may Also, be certain to leave the transmission in PARK.
Page 468: Esc Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
466 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF traction and the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC Indicator Light Malfunction Indicator Light” also flashes when TCS is The “ESC Malfunction Indicator Light” in the active. If the “ESC Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to instrument cluster will come on when the flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Page 469: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 467 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 470 468 STARTING AND OPERATING • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded ample: T145/80D18 103M.
Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 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 472: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
470 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 473: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 471 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation 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 474: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
472 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door.
Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 Loading The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You the weight referenced here.
Page 476 474 STARTING AND OPERATING available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs [295 kg]). late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations 5.
Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475...
Page 478: Tires - General Information
476 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 479: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 477 stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to able steering response.
Page 480: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
478 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 481: Radial-Ply Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- Radial-Ply Tires tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire WARNING! dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle WARNING! poorly.
Page 482: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
480 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. pattern. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip- the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the...
Page 483: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the WARNING! original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive more than Limited-Use Spare –...
Page 484: Tire Spinning
482 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the age or failure.
Page 485: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 483 Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon various 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 486: Replacement Tires
484 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Tires It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for affect your vehicle’s handling.
Page 487 STARTING AND OPERATING 485 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 488: Starting And Operating Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
486 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) CAUTION! Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the against damage. following precautions: • Because of restricted traction device clearance be- •...
Page 489: Snow Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what CAUTION! (Continued) was originally equipped with your vehicle and should • Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave- not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph ment.
Page 490: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
488 STARTING AND OPERATING These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off-Road type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to main- tain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
Page 491 STARTING AND OPERATING 489 the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will cold tire pressure. Once the low tire pressure warning has decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on been illuminated, the tire pressure must be increased to cold inflation tire pressure.
Page 492 490 STARTING AND OPERATING be ON. In this situation, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring CAUTION! (Continued) Telltale Light” will turn OFF only after the tires have been • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap.
Page 493: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 491 • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- The TPMS consists of the following components: nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain • Receiver Module correct tire pressure using an accurate tire gauge, even •...
Page 494 492 STARTING AND OPERATING you should stop as soon as possible, check the inflation 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to pressure of each tire on your vehicle, and inflate each tire facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure sensors.
Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 to be ON, a “LOW TIRE PRESSURE” message will be Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on and displayed in the instrument cluster for a minimum of off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In five seconds, and a chime to sound.
Page 496: Premium System - If Equipped
494 STARTING AND OPERATING • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Premium System – If Equipped The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless A tire pressure monitoring sensor is located in the spare technology with wheel rim-mounted electronic sensors to wheel, if the vehicle is equipped with a matching full-size monitor tire pressure levels.
Page 497 STARTING AND OPERATING 495 NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units display to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure. in PSI, kPa, or BAR. The system will automatically update, the graphic dis- play of the pressure value(s) will stop “flashing,” and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”...
Page 498 496 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units message will not be present, and a pressure value will be in PSI, kPa, or BAR. displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by any of the following: 1.
Page 499 STARTING AND OPERATING 497 message is then followed by a graphic display, with Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” as long as none of pressure values still shown. This indicates the pressure road tires are below the low pressure warning thresh- values are still being received from the TPM Sensors but old.
Page 500: General Information
498 STARTING AND OPERATING For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will General Information sound, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 501: Fuel Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 499 FUEL REQUIREMENTS optimum performance. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit over 3.6L Engine – If Equipped regular gasoline in these engines. This engine is designed to meet all emis- sions regulations and provide excellent Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to fuel economy and performance when us-...
Page 502: Reformulated Gasoline
500 STARTING AND OPERATING Reformulated Gasoline CAUTION! Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are spe- line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- blends may result in starting and driveability prob- prove air quality.
Page 503: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 501 If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 MMT In Gasoline fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline •...
Page 504: Fuel System Cautions
502 STARTING AND OPERATING detergents or other additives is not needed under normal CAUTION! (Continued) conditions and they would result in additional cost. • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to fuel.
Page 505: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 503 Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper WARNING! maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mal conditions repaired promptly.
Page 506 504 STARTING AND OPERATING the other sections of this manual for information on CAUTION! features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline-only powered vehicles. Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. E-85 Fuel Cap E-85 Badge...
Page 507: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
STARTING AND OPERATING 505 Ethanol Fuel (E-85) Fuel Requirements E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and Your vehicle will operate on both unleaded gasoline with 15% unleaded gasoline. an octane rating of 87, or E-85 fuel, or any mixture of these two.
Page 508: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
506 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395 • When the ambient temperature is above 90° F (32° C), contains additional requirements, developed during ex- you may experience hard starting and rough idle tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to following start up even if the above recommendations Chrysler Group LLC engines.
Page 509: Cruising Range
STARTING AND OPERATING 507 Cruising Range Maintenance Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter CAUTION! than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel consumption. You can expect your miles per gallon Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your (mpg)/miles per liter and your driving range to decrease vehicle.
Page 510 508 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located under 2. Open the fuel filler door, and remove the fuel filler the headlamp switch). cap. Fuel Filler Door Release Switch Fuel Filler Cap...
Page 511 STARTING AND OPERATING 509 CAUTION! WARNING! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near system could result from using an improper fuel the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the cap (gas cap).
Page 512: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
510 STARTING AND OPERATING • Tighten the gas cap about one-quarter turn until you hear one click. This is an indication that the cap is properly tightened. • If the gas cap is not tighten properly, the MIL will come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled.
Page 513: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 511 in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the including driver, passengers, vehicle, options, trailer problem continues, the message will appear the next time tongue weight, and cargo.
Page 514 512 STARTING AND OPERATING springs, tires, or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo components, sometimes specified by purchasers for in- loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight creased durability, does not necessarily increase the ve- values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a hicle’s GVWR.
Page 515: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 513 until the specified weight limitations are met. Store the TRAILER TOWING heavier items down low and be sure that the weight is In this section you will find safety tips and information distributed equally. Stow all loose items securely before on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do driving.
Page 516 514 STARTING AND OPERATING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle WARNING! Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further information. If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) or more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) hitch to ensure stable handling of your vehicle.
Page 517 STARTING AND OPERATING 515 rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica- Trailer Sway Control tion Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping information. link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric- WARNING! tion associated with the telescoping motion to dampen...
Page 518 516 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing hitch system works by applying • An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch leverage through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight system may reduce handling, stability, and brak- to the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s).
Page 519 STARTING AND OPERATING 517 Without Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct)
Page 520: Trailer Hitch Classification
518 STARTING AND OPERATING tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) chart for the Max. GTW towable for your given drivetrain.
Page 521: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 519 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Model Model GCWR (Gross Com- Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Max. Trailer bined Wt. Rating) Trailer Wt.) Tongue Wt.
Page 522: Trailer And Tongue Weight
520 STARTING AND OPERATING If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) or more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing hitch to ensure stable handling of your vehicle. NOTE: Vehicles not factory equipped with trailer tow package are limited to 3,500 lbs (350 lbs tongue weight).
Page 523: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 521 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph options, must be considered as part of the total load on (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
Page 524 522 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Page 525 STARTING AND OPERATING 523 − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage WARNING! (Continued) before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General 2. GTW Information” in “Starting and Operating” for proper 3. GAWR inspection procedure. 4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch −...
Page 526 524 STARTING AND OPERATING − An electronically-actuated trailer brake controller is WARNING! required when towing a trailer with electronically- • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge-actuated brake system, an electronic hydraulic brake lines.
Page 527 STARTING AND OPERATING 525 The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 —...
Page 528: Towing Tips
526 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips The transmission fluid and filter should be changed if Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy of continuous operation.
Page 529: Snow Plow
STARTING AND OPERATING 527 Cooling System SNOW PLOW To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment heating, take the following actions: should not be added to the front end of your vehicle. The airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the −...
Page 530: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
528 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive Models Ground Models See Instructions • Transmission in PARK Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED • Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) •...
Page 531: Recreational Towing - Rear-Wheel Drive Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 529 Recreational Towing – Rear-Wheel Drive Models 6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for tow- DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain ing, to secure the front wheels in the straight position. will result. CAUTION! Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is allowed ONLY if the rear wheels are OFF the ground.
Page 532: Recreational Towing - All-Wheel Drive Models (Two-Speed Transfer Case)
530 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! • Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ments can cause severe transmission and/or transfer Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing is not case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 533 STARTING AND OPERATING 531 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Failure to follow these procedures can cause se- You or others could be injured if you leave the vere transmission and/or transfer case damage. vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the Damage from improper towing is not covered NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully engaging under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 534 532 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and shift the indicating shift in progress. The light will stop blinking transmission into PARK. (stay on solid) when the shift to NEUTRAL is complete. 2. Turn OFF the engine. 3.
Page 535 STARTING AND OPERATING 533 10. Shift the transmission into REVERSE. 16. Remove the key fob from the ignition switch. 11. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure 17. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable that there is no vehicle movement.
Page 536 534 STARTING AND OPERATING • A flashing NEUTRAL (N) indicator light indicates that shift requirements have not been met. Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N) Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage: 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it con- nected to the tow vehicle.
Page 537 STARTING AND OPERATING 535 NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case NEUTRAL NOTE: • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met (N), turning the engine OFF may be required to avoid gear clash. prior to pressing the transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button and must continue to be met until the shift has 9.
Page 539: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flashers ....538 Jump-Starting ......554 ▫...
Page 540: Hazard Warning Flashers
538 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank just above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 541: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 539 to high. This allows the heater core to act as a WARNING! supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system. You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 542: Jack Location
540 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location WARNING! (Continued) The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The in rear cargo area, below the load floor. vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed.
Page 543: Spare Tire Stowage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 541 drive” nut. The nut is located under a plastic cover at the center-rear of the cargo floor area, just inside the liftgate opening. Thumb Screw Location Spare Tire Stowage The spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of a cable winch mechanism.
Page 544: Spare Tire Removal
542 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down. Impact type tools can damage the winch mechanism. Spare Tire Removal 1. Remove the jack tools from the bag. 2. Raise the rubber mat and remove the plug from storage compartment floor.
Page 545 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 543 4. Slide the tire out from under the vehicle and rotate it 5. Spread the retaining tabs on the plastic plate and pull vertically behind the rear bumper. the metal stamping toward you to release it from the plastic plate.
Page 546: Preparations For Jacking
544 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Slide the metal stamping up the steel extension tube 7. Pinch the three short and two long tubes to remove the and winch cable. Rotate the metal stamping and push it protective plate from the steel spare wheel. through the hole in the plastic plate and wheel.
Page 547: Jacking Instructions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 545 Jacking Instructions WARNING! WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to moving traffic, pull far enough off Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack help prevent personal injury or damage to your or changing the wheel.
Page 548 546 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on jack. locations other than those indicated in the Jacking •...
Page 549 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 547 3. For the front axle, place the jack and protective cap on the body flange just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
Page 550 548 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. For a rear tire, place the jack and protective cap on the flange rearward of the hoist/rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding). Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
Page 551 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 549 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 7.
Page 552 550 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the do not fully tighten the wheel nuts until the vehicle spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
Page 553 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 551 10. Remove the small center cap and position the alumi- the winch’s cable, spring, steel sleeve and stamped cone num road wheel behind rear bumper with the “beauty shape wheel plate though the road wheel and protective side”...
Page 554 552 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES the tire by turn the lug wrench on the winch extension WARNING! clockwise until it clicks/ratchets three times to make sure the cable is tight. Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down. Impact-type tools may damage the winch mecha- nism.
Page 555 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 553 Jack And Tool Kit Jack And Tool Kit Properly Stored 15. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire repaired as soon as possible and properly secure the spare tire, jack and tool kit.
Page 556: Road Tire Installation
554 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack WARNING! handle counterclockwise. A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or 4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- wrench while at the end of the handle for increased hicle.
Page 557: Preparations For Jump-Start
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 555 NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions. CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur.
Page 558: Jump-Starting Procedure
556 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive WARNING! (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to remove it. • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park ever the hood is raised.
Page 559 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 557 CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark or the discharged vehicle.
Page 560: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
558 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper CAUTION! cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 561 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 559 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to may lead to transmission overheating and failure. transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- It can also damage the tires.
Page 562: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
560 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle.
Page 563 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 561 4. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully remove 5. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. the shift lever override access cover, located on the 6. Using the screwdriver or similar tool, reach into the bottom of the cupholder.
Page 564: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
562 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE may also be towed as described under “Recreational This section describes procedures for towing a disabled Towing” in the “Starting and Operating” section. vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. If the trans- mission and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles Towing Condition Wheels OFF...
Page 565: Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 563 Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent CAUTION! damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for the purpose, following equip- Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when ment manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 566: All-Wheel Drive Models
564 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- steering wheel stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear straight position) with the rear wheels raised and the wheels on the ground) with the transmission in NEU- front wheels on the ground.
Page 567 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 565 CAUTION! • Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing. • Failure to follow these towing methods can cause severe damage to the transmission and/or transfer case.
Page 569: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil ......575 Engine Compartment — 3.6L ... . . 569 ▫...
Page 570 568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Cooling System ..... 588 ▫ Halogen Headlamps – If Equipped ..614 ▫...
Page 571: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 569 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 572: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
570 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 573: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 571 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 emission control system.
Page 574: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
572 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II problem continues, the message will appear the next time system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the vehicle is started.
Page 575: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 573 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced a.
Page 576: Maintenance Procedures
574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES attempting any procedure yourself. The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control vehicle.
Page 577: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575 check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a CAUTION! (Continued) fully warmed engine is shut off, or before starting the • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids engine after it has sat overnight. that protect the performance and durability of Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance...
Page 578 576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is Identification Symbol time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. This symbol means that the oil has Refer to “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 579 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577 Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating engine oil viscosity for your vehicle. For information on temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Page 580: Engine Oil Filter
578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Materials Added To Engine Oils Engine Oil Filter Selection Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak The manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type dispos- detection dyes, to your engine oil. Engine oil is an able oil filter.
Page 581: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 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 582: Air Conditioner Maintenance
580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep • It is essential when replacing the cables on the flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use battery that the positive cable is attached to the a booster battery or any other booster source with positive post and the negative cable is attached to an output greater than 12 Volts.
Page 583 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance WARNING! test. Drive belt condition should also be checked at this • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants time. approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- CAUTION! tioning system.
Page 584: Body Lubrication
582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling hood latching components to ensure proper function. R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- When performing other underhood services, the hood carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be Protection Agency (EPA) and is an ozone-saving product.
Page 585 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 Avoid using the wiper blades to wipe frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- ing on geographical area and frequency of use.
Page 586: Adding Washer Fluid
584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press the blade holder.
Page 587: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance. If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system; To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle; in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;...
Page 588 586 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 589 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 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 590 588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the WARNING! face of the condenser. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, You or others can be badly burned by hot engine cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 591 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589 Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty and contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze), other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough the specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals.
Page 592 590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): CAUTION! (Continued) • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR • This vehicle has not been designed for use with Antifreeze/ Coolant 5–Year/100,000 Mile Formula Propylene Glycol-based engine coolant (anti- HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or freeze).
Page 593 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591 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 the will require more frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) changes. cooling system pressure cap are a safety precau- tion.
Page 594 592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is mals and children, do not store ethylene glycol-based satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it a month.
Page 595: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593 • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the • Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the condenser clean.
Page 596 594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to fall as WARNING! the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and should be conducted.
Page 597: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could has been in a tightly closed container.
Page 598: Transfer Case
596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to CAUTION! 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m). Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage then CAUTION! and cause them to leak. Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage Selection Of Lubricant them and cause them to leak.
Page 599: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597 Adding Fluid Automatic Transmission Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the hole, Selection Of Lubricant when the vehicle is in a level position. It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the Drain transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- First remove fill plug, then remove drain plug.
Page 600 598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter nents.
Page 601 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 599 Fluid Level Check – 5.7L Engine CAUTION! Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- operating temperature. This occurs after at least 15 miles (25 km) of driving. At normal operating temperature the facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- fluid cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips.
Page 602: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Remove the dipstick again, and note the fluid level on CAUTION! both sides. The fluid level should be between the “HOT” (upper) reference holes on the dipstick at normal operat- Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50°F ing temperature.
Page 603 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on Washing trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or a mild The following maintenance recommendations will enable car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with...
Page 604 602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, CAUTION! touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials considered the responsibility of the owner. such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will •...
Page 605 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 Wheel And Wheel Trim Care Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly ner: with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
Page 606 604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Care taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, upholstery and carpeting. solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery.
Page 607 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 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 608: Fuses
606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly. FUSES Totally Integrated Power Module The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses.
Page 609 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Trailer Tow 30 Amp Headlamp Wash Pink Pink Relay Contact 25 Amp Driver Door Node 30 Amp Drive Train Control Natural Pink Module 25 Amp Passenger Door...
Page 610 608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Powertrain Control 20 Amp Electronic Limit Blue Module/Powertrain Yellow Slip Differential/ Control Module Air Suspension Transmission Range 20 Amp Liftgate Unlock/ 60 Amp Radiator Fan Motor Yellow DRL Relay...
Page 611 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 15 Amp Video/Universal 20 Amp Power Seat Blue Garage Door Yellow Module(s)/ Opener Adaptive Cruise Control/Audio 10 Amp Heating, Ventilation Telematics/Daytime & Air Conditioning Running Lights (Climate Control Relay/Air Suspen-...
Page 612 610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Automatic Shut- 10 Amp Ignition Switch/ Yellow down 3 Wireless Control Module/Keyless 10 Amp Horns (Low/High) Entry Module – Right 15 Amp Powertrain 10 Amp Horns (Low/High)
Page 613 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Powertrain 10 Amp Antilock Brakes/ Controller/ Stability Control Transmission Con- System Module/ troller Stoplamp Switch Sensor 10 Amp Park Assist Module/Climate 25 Amp All Door Lock Control System Natural...
Page 614: Vehicle Storage
612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of CAUTION! (Continued) service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
Page 615: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 Because of this, you should not attempt to service a Exterior Lights Bulb Type headlamp bulb yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take Headlamp – High Intensity Discharge your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service. (HID) .
Page 616: Halogen Headlamps - If Equipped
614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the WARNING! bulb. A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of CAUTION! High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned ON. It may cause serious Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers.
Page 617: Front Fog Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 CAUTION! CAUTION! • Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Page 618: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps
616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Firmly and evenly push the bulb straight into the lamp housing until both tabs snap firmly into place and are fully engaged. 7. Connect the wiring harness to the front fog lamp connector. Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps 1.
Page 619: Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower trim from the liftgate. 3. Disconnect the two trim panel lights. 4. Tail lamps are now visible. Rotate socket(s) counter clockwise.
Page 620: Fluid Capacities
618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 3.6L and 5.7L Engines 24 Gallons 91 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze...
Page 621 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 U.S. Metric 3.6L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 12 Quarts 11.4 Liters 5-Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) – Front and Rear Heat With Trailer Tow Package 5.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 16 Quarts 15.2 Liters 5-Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) – Front and Rear Heat Without Trailer Tow Package 5.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 17 Quarts...
Page 622: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 623: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Transfer Case – 3.6L Engine Shell Automatic Transmission Fluid 3353 or equivalent. Transfer Case – 5.7L Engine MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
Page 625 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....624 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..626...
Page 626 624 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime manual must be done at the times or mileages specified will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change vehicle performance and reliability.
Page 627 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 625 • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
Page 628 626 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES At Each Oil Change Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following • Change the engine oil filter. pages for the required maintenance intervals. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
Page 629 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 627 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 630: Service Schedule
628 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 631 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 629 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 632 630 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 42 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 633 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 631 72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 634 632 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 635 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 633 96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏...
Page 636 634 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 637 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 635 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 120,000 miles (195 000 km). ❏...
Page 638 636 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 639 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 637 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or Schedule 114 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 640 638 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
Page 641: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......641 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 642 640 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 647 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......647 ▫...
Page 643: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 641 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 644: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
642 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 423–6343 •...
Page 645: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 643 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 646: Warranty Information
644 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 647: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 645 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/ a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS campaign.
Page 648 646 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Owner’s Manuals vehicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the and charts. assistance of service and engineering specialists to • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- hicles.
Page 649 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 647 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 650 648 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 651 INDEX...
Page 652 650 INDEX Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 200 All Wheel Drive (AWD) ....437 Adding Fuel ......507 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle .
Page 653 INDEX 651 Fluid Type ......597 Parking ......453 Special Additives .
Page 654 652 INDEX Cargo Compartment ..... . 262 Cleaning Light ......263 Wheels .
Page 655 INDEX 653 Coolant Capacity ..... 618 Dipsticks Coolant Level ..... . . 592 Automatic Transmission .
Page 656 654 INDEX Electronic Brake Control System ... . . 455 Engine Anti-Lock Brake System ....456 Air Cleaner .
Page 657 INDEX 655 Oil Synthetic ......577 Finish Care ......601 Overheating .
Page 658 656 INDEX Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ..620 Requirements ..... . . 618 Fog Light Service .
Page 659 INDEX 657 Tachometer ......283 Hill Descent Control ..... 288 Gear Ranges .
Page 660 658 INDEX Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ... . . 605 Keys ....... . . 14 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) .
Page 661 INDEX 659 Bulb Replacement ....613 Rear Tail ......616 Cargo .
Page 662 660 INDEX Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren Exterior Folding ..... 108 (LATCH) ......84,86 Heated .
Page 663 INDEX 661 Trip ......287 Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ... . 6 Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) .
Page 664 662 INDEX Polishing and Waxing ..... 601 Quadra-Trac ......437 Power Door Locks .
Page 665 INDEX 663 Recreational Towing ..... . 528 Roll Over Warning ......5 Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .
Page 666 664 INDEX Inspection ......96 Sentry Key Replacement ....19 Maintenance .
Page 667 INDEX 665 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....486 Tilt Column ......194 Snow Plow .
Page 668 666 INDEX Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..393 Load Capacity ....472,473 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ..291 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .
Page 669: Doors
INDEX 667 Recreational ......528 Shifting ......416 Weight .
Page 670 668 INDEX Variance, Compass ..... . . 311 Waxing and Polishing ..... 601 Vehicle Certification Label .
Page 671: Vehicle
INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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Dodge Durango 2012 Owner's Manual

Introduction 1

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

Starting and Operating

STARTING and OPERATING Tire Chains (Traction Devices)

Quick Links

Chapters

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