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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 fea- Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ....7 ROLLOVER WARNING .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision your satisfaction.
Page 7: How To Use This Manual
INTRODUCTION 5 control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by injury.
Page 8 6 INTRODUCTION...
Page 9: Warnings And Cautions
INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners 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 Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
Page 10: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Rearming The System ....19 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ....12 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock ..22 POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED ..35 ▫ Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock . . .23 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — ▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ..67 If Equipped ......54 ▫...
Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has 1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These automatic transmission).
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tem- porarily in the ignition switch cylinder. If this occurs, place the shift lever in PARK, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as described.
Page 16: Locking Doors With A Key
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Page 17: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 SENTRY KEY During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor- seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
Page 18: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- Always remove the Sentry Keys from the vehicle and ible with some after-market remote starting systems. lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided problems and loss of security protection.
Page 19: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Customer Key Programming 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position If you have two valid Sentry Keys , you can program within 60 seconds.
Page 20: General Information
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, liftgate, tem’s memory.
Page 21: Rearming The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster To Disarm The System will flash rapidly for approximately 16 seconds. This Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter, or insert the key shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to During this period, if a door is opened, the ignition the ON/RUN position.
Page 22: Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 23: Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. 2. Release both buttons at the same time. The illuminated entry system will also turn on. 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans- mitter with the ignition switch in the LOCK position...
Page 24: Illuminated Approach - If Equipped
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Approach — If Equipped Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 25: Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Electronic 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with the Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings ignition switch in the LOCK position and the key (Customer-Programmable Features)”...
Page 26: Using The Panic Alarm
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to NOTE: When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pressing its previous setting. the PANIC button a second time, you may have to move closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter the system.
Page 27: Transmitter Battery Replacement
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, by the party responsible for compliance could void the remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 28: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the NOTE: new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • Battery at an acceptable charge level Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped • RKE PANIC button not pressed The following messages will display in the EVIC if the •...
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The engine can be started two consecutive times (two To Enter Remote Start 15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, Press and release the REMOTE START button on the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds.
Page 31: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The DOOR LOCKS Vehicle Manual Door Locks Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or Use the manual door lock knob to lock the doors from allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or • For personal security and safety in the event of an in a location accessible to children, and do not collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position.
Page 33: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is located on the driver’s and front passenger’s door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. NOTE: To prevent from locking the key in the vehicle, the power door lock switch will not operate when the key is in the ignition and either front door is open.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by 2. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between your authorized dealer. Please see your authorized dealer LOCK and ON/RUN and then back to LOCK four for service.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit following procedure: The doors will unlock automatically if: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. •...
Page 36: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. • If you do not hear the chime it means that the system did not enter the programming mode and you will need to repeat the procedure.
Page 37: Power Windows - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 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. POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel control all the door windows.
Page 38: Auto-Down
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 min- utes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
Page 39: Window Lockout Switch
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To disable the window controls on the other doors, press the window LOCKOUT switch.
Page 40: Liftgate
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LIFTGATE NOTE: The key that is used to start the vehicle is also used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate. To unlock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock and turn to the right (manual lock models only).
Page 41: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 • Although the liftgate has no inside release mechanism, Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. the liftgate trim panel includes an opening with a However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- snap-in cap that provides access to release the latch in ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when the event of an electrical system malfunction.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) Please pay close attention to the information in this for the driver and passengers seated next to a window section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as •...
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child risk of harm from a deploying air bag: seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be WARNING! (Continued) modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment under If You Need Assistance .
Page 45: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! (Continued) can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- from the vehicle.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or your injuries in a collision much worse. You might outside of a vehicle.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 2. The seat belt latch plate is along side the pillar near the 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the protect you properly.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of up on the shoulder belt.
Page 50: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- In the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted tion.
Page 51: Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 you will prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it down to make sure that it is locked in position. In the rear seat, move toward the center of the seat to position the belt away from your neck.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Remove the mini-latch and regular latch from its stowed position in the right rear side trim panel. Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt 4. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the mini- latch plate into the mini-buckle until you hear a Mini-Latch Stowage “click.”...
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 6. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch 7. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt.
Page 54: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 8. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is 10. To disengage the mini-latch from the mini-buckle for comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retrac- storage, insert the regular latch plate into the black tor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
Page 55: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. Driver Center Passenger The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of First Row the latch plate. Second Row 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the •...
Page 56: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode If Equipped Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency)
Page 57: Seat Belt Pretensioners
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Energy Management Feature NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy worn snugly and positioned properly.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed. 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.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 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 a collision.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 Mechanism 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock 1 —...
Page 61: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert ) BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger BeltAlert ) to fasten their seat belts. The feature is active whenever the ignition is on.
Page 62: Seat Belt Extender
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph Seat Belt Extender (8 km/h), BeltAlert will provide both audio and visual If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and notification.
Page 63: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Seat- design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced inflation that are based on the severity and type of protection for an occupant during a side impact.
Page 65: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 • Instrument Panel The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires air bag deployment. This low output • Knee Impact Bolster is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy output is •...
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way. • Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios, etc.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 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 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag WARNING! (Continued) Inflatable Curtain and/or Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects during deployment could cause you to be severely between you and the SAB;...
Page 69: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 windows, or area where the SAB or SABIC air bags Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls inflate, even if they are in an infant or child restraint. Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Always sit upright as possible with your back against the The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the required for this vehicle.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE including the severity and type of collision. Advanced Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli- Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light Inflator Units comes on again after initial startup. The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru-...
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the you if you are not seated properly, or if items are vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air positioned in the area where the side air bag inflates.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 inflates. This especially applies to children. The side event the ORC will determine whether to have the curtain air bag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- it is inflated.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye the air bag system.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 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 may • Modifications to any part of the air bag system not function properly if modifications are made.
Page 76: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint You will want to have the air bags ready to Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may inflate for your protection in a collision.
Page 77: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 • How various systems in your vehicle were operating; To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, were buckled/fastened;...
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE There are different sizes and types of restraints for WARNING! children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a seat Owner’s Manual to make sure you have the correct projectile inside the vehicle.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the height or weight limits of their child...
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until air bag.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of WARNING! their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should • Improper installation can lead to failure of an remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height infant or child restraint.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs and not their stomach? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend 5.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor...
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until weight of the child restraint) for using the the combined weight of the child and the LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Can two child restraints be attached using Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with a common lower LATCH anchorage? two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH...
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be WARNING! equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the than one child restraint.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint 4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- ing position.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt WARNING! When using the LATCH attaching system to install a Improper installation of a child restraint to the child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- used by other occupants or being used to secure child straint.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child retract back into the retractor. If it is locked, the ALR will Restraints in this Vehicle make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the retractor.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child restraint) using the seat belt to install a for- for using the Tether Anchor with the ward facing child restraint, up to the seat belt to attach a forward facing...
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether 1.
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the facing out, away from the child restraint. Repeat steps 4 seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect to 6, above, to complete the installation of the child the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether restraint.
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child for the strap between the anchor and the child seat, restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 98: Engine Break-In Recommendations
96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recom- or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts. mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Mainte- nance Procedures”...
Page 99: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Exhaust Gas WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked WARNING! vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon cause serious injury or death. monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 100: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The WARNING! (Continued) Vehicle • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the Seat Belts engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while WARNING! driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- Defroster sonal injury.
Page 102: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside WARNING! (Continued) The Vehicle • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Tires properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning. Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear •...
Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
Page 105: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS MIRRORS ......107 Uconnect Phone — IF EQUIPPED ..111 ▫...
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Commands ......143 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ..160 ▫...
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ..168 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .176 ▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ... . .169 ▫...
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..186 CONSOLE FEATURES ....196 ▫...
Page 109: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of vehicle).
Page 110: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
Page 111: Outside Mirror - Driver Side
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Outside Mirror — Driver Side Folding Outside Mirrors Adjust the flat outside mirror so you can just see the side The outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved, of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the manually, either forward or rearward to resist damage.
Page 112: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle” for further information.
Page 113: Sun Visor Sliding Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Uconnect Phone — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. Uconnect Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using simple voice commands (e.g., “Call” “Mike” “Work” or “Dial”...
Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect Phone allows you to transfer calls between the WARNING! system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone Any voice commanded system should be used only for private conversation.
Page 115: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Voice Command Button Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect Actual button location may vary with the ra- Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect Phone dio. The individual buttons are described in the menu structure.
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE part of the command when you are asked for it. For To activate the Uconnect Phone, simply press the example, you can use the compound form voice com- button and follow the audible prompts for directions. mand “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break the Uconnect Phone sessions begin with a press of the...
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a The following are general phone to Uconnect Phone pairing instructions: priority level between one and seven, with one being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven mobile •...
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will prompt you to say the number you or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a want to call. name in the phonebook, refer to “Add Names to Your Uconnect Phonebook”, in the phonebook.
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 • When prompted, enter the number designation Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook (e.g., “Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”). This Transfer From Mobile Phone will allow you to store multiple numbers for each If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, phonebook entry, if desired.
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down- Edit Uconnect Phonebook Entries loaded and updated every time a phone is connected NOTE: to the Uconnect Phone. • Editing names in the phonebook is recommended •...
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to delete.
Page 122: Phone Call Features
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect Phone will play the names of all the Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect Phonebook Entries phonebook entries, including the downloaded phone- • Press the button to begin. book entries, if available. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call NOTE: The Uconnect Phone compatible phones in the Currently In Progress market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can When you receive a call on your mobile phone, the only answer an incoming call or ignore it.
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold Three-Way Calling To put a call on hold, press the button until you hear To initiate three-way calling, press the button while a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. To a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as bring the call back from hold, press and hold the but-...
Page 125: Uconnect Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • After the ignition is cycled to OFF, a call can continue Redial on the Uconnect Phone for a certain duration, after • Press the button to begin. which the call is automatically transferred from the •...
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language. “Emergency” and the Uconnect Phone will instruct the paired mobile phone to call the emergency number.
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • The Uconnect Phone does slightly lower your NOTE: chances of successfully making a phone call as to that • The roadside assistance number dialed is based on the for the mobile phone directly. country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528-2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454 for WARNING!
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Mail Calling enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you can press the button and say, “3 7 4 6 # Send”. To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to “Working Saying a number, or sequence of numbers, followed by with Automated Systems”.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say out settings that are too short and may not allow the one of the following: use of this feature.
Page 130: Advanced Phone Connectivity
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth mobile In order to mute the Uconnect Phone: phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s • Press the button. audio system. The Uconnect Phone will work the same •...
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The lowest priority. To “Select” or “Delete” a paired phone Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone being announced, press the button and say “Se- lect” or “Delete”. Also, see the next two sections for an Your mobile phone can be paired with many different alternate way to “Select”...
Page 132: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone
130 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 Phone Paired Mobile Phones To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the •...
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 • Press the button and say the “Voice Training”, This will delete all phone pairing, phone book entries, “System Training”, or “Start Voice Training” com- and other settings in all language modes. The System will mand.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • low road noise, • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must • smooth road surface, be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”. • fully closed windows, • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). •...
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • dry weather conditions, and • operation from the driver’s seat. Uconnect Phone can read or send new messages on your phone. • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and Read Messages: not the Uconnect Phone.
Page 136 134 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 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 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 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) zero call cancel three confirmation prompts four continue five delete dial seven download eight edit nine emergency star (*) English plus (+) erase all pound (#) Espanol add location...
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) help previous home record again language redial list names return to main menu return or main menu list phones select phone select mobile send mute set up...
Page 143: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 General Information VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Command System Operation RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: The Uconnect Voice Command system allows •...
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pressing the Voice Command button while the WARNING! system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or Any voice commanded system should be used only change commands.
Page 145: Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 To hear the first available Menu, press the Voice Com- Main Menu mand button and say “Help” or “Main Menu”. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the Commands main menu.
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Radio AM • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Disc Mode Bluetooth Streaming (BT) Mode To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you To switch to Bluetooth Streaming (BT) mode, say may say the following commands: “Bluetooth Streaming”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
Page 148: Voice Training
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Main menu setup” or – “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Switch to setup” • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — During the playback you may press the Voice Com- In this mode, you may say the following commands: mand button to stop playing memos.
Page 149: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 1. Press the Voice Command button, say “System SEATS Setup” and once you are in that menu then say “Voice Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the Training.” This will train your own voice to the system vehicle.
Page 150: Power Seats - If Equipped
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats — If Equipped WARNING! Some models may be equipped with a power driver’s • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. seat. The power seat switch is located on the outboard Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of side of the seat near the floor.
Page 151: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Heated Seats — If Equipped The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. On some models, the front driver and passenger seats Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions move in the direction of the switch.
Page 152: Manual Front Seat Adjustment
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 30 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the WARNING! (Continued) display will change from HI to LO, indicating the change. • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that When the LOW-level heating is selected, the system insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 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 154: Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped Manual Lumbar — If Equipped The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using The lumbar adjustment handle is located on the outboard a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. Pull side of the driver’s seatback.
Page 155: Driver's Seatback Recline
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Driver’s Seatback Recline WARNING! To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired angle shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 156: Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat To fold the front passenger seat, lift the recliner handle to the full upward position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the seat cushion. Fold-Flat Seat Fold-Flat Lever...
Page 157: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Head Restraints Active Head Restraints — Front Seats Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable compo- by restricting head movement in the event of a rear nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily impact.
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push restraint to move the head restraint away from your downward on the head restraint.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players.
Page 160: Folding Rear Seat
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat WARNING! (Continued) To provide additional storage area, each rear seatback can • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are be folded forward. Pull the strap forward to fold the rear struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose seatback flat.
Page 161: Reclining Rear Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 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 162: To Open And Close The Hood
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only with the vehicle is parked.
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Hood Safety Latch Location Prop Rod Location Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side (left side CAUTION! facing hood) of the engine compartment, to secure the hood in the open position. Place the hood prop at the To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to location stamped into the inner hood surface.
Page 164: Lights
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the passing lights, and the fog lights. The multifunction CAUTION! (Continued) lever is located on the left side of the steering column. both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged. WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle.
Page 165: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped The high beam lights will come on as Daytime Running Lights (lower intensity), whenever the ignition is ON, the engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake is off, the turn signal is off, and the shift lever is in any position except PARK.
Page 166: Fog Lights - If Equipped
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lights — If Equipped NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the head- lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will The front fog light switch is on the multifunction turn off the fog lights.
Page 167: High/Low Beam Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off. High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam.
Page 168: Instrument Panel Dimming
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel Dimming Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened. Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the park- ing lights or headlights are on.
Page 169: Map/Reading Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors above the rear view mirror. Each light is turned on by pressing the button. Press the button a second time to turn the light off.
Page 170: Windshield Wipers And Washers
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the right side of the steering column. The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located on the end of the lever. For information on the rear wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window Fea- tures”...
Page 171: Windshield Wiper Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper opera- through an automatic car wash. Damage to the tion.
Page 172: Intermittent Wiper System
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System while the lever is pulled and for two wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent inter- Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions val previously selected. make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be- tween cycles, desirable.
Page 173: Mist Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Mist Feature Push down on the control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the wipers will continue to operate.
Page 174: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. WARNING! With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired. Push the lever Do not adjust the steering column while driving. up to lock the steering column firmly in place.
Page 175: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
Page 176: To Set A Desired Speed
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the ON/OFF WARNING! (Continued) button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. speed memory. You could lose control and have an accident.
Page 177: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains set, push the SET (-) button. If the button is continually speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on held in the SET (-) position, the set speed will continue to moderate hills is normal.
Page 178: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. The HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
Page 179: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 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 180: Programming A Rolling Code
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- away from the HomeLink button you wish to pro- ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices gram while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in there may be a light that blinks when the garage door view.
Page 182: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to pro- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, gram while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in follow these steps: view.
Page 183: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button 3. Without releasing the button proceed with “Program- and observe the indicator light. ming A Non-Rolling Code” Step 2 and follow all • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- remaining steps.
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to pro- ming is complete and the garage door/device should gram while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in activate when the HomeLink button is pressed.
Page 185: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 3. Without releasing the button proceed with “Canadian/ The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when Gate Operator Programming” Step 2 and follow all the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. remaining steps. Troubleshooting Tips Using HomeLink If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here To operate, press and release the programmed...
Page 186: General Information
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 while you are programming the universal trans- two conditions: ceiver.
Page 187: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in console. the ignition switch (or with the ignition in the Accessory or Run position, for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™).
Page 188: Opening Sunroof - Express
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half second and the sunroof will open automatically from any Closing Sunroof —...
Page 189: Venting Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Venting Sunroof — Express open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with Press and release the Vent button within one half second the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows and the sunroof will open to the vent position.
Page 190: Electrical Power Outlets
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For Vehicles Equipped With The EVIC The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 NOTE: To ensure proper operation a MOPAR knob and element must be used. CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced.
Page 192: Power Inverter - If Equipped
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not touch with wet hands. • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, • Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the bat- vehicle.
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Certain high-end video games, such as Playstation3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will most power tools. The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down.
Page 194: Cupholders
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not touch with wet hands. • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, • Close the lid when not in use. vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the bat- •...
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 There are two cupholders located in the back for the rear passengers. Front Cupholders Rear Cupholders...
Page 196: Storage
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Glove Compartment And Storage Bin Located on the passenger side of the instrument panel are an upper storage bin and a lower glove compartment. Storage Bins 1 — Upper Storage Bin 2 — Lower Glove Compartment...
Page 197: Door Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 To open the lower glove compartment, pull outward on Door Storage the release handle. The interior door panels are equipped with lower storage areas. Glove Compartment Front Door Storage...
Page 198: Console Features
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open the upper storage compartment, push inward on the upper handle to unlatch the upper lid and lift the lid open. Rear Door Storage CONSOLE FEATURES The floor console contains both an upper and lower Upper Storage Compartment storage compartment.
Page 199: Cargo Area Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 WARNING! (Continued) should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distrac- tion, resulting in death or injury. CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging Flashlight The dual-function light is mounted in the headliner above the cargo area to illuminate the cargo area, and part of it snaps out of the bezel to serve as a flashlight...
Page 200: Cargo Cover
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press in on the flashlight to release it. Three Press Switch Cargo Cover Flashlight Location/Press To Release To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, The cargo area trim panels include two notches for twice for low, and a third time to return to off.
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 panels. With one of the cover ends installed, push inward on the opposite end and install it into the same notch location of the rear trim panel. Cargo Cover Guides WARNING! Rear Trim Notches In a collision a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could Using the handle, pull the cover toward you and guide cause injury.
Page 202: Removable Load Floor
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart- ment. Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken from its mounting. Do not store in the vehicle. Removable Load Floor The cargo area load floor is removable and can be washed with mild soap and water.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 WARNING! • Cargo tie-down loops are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision a loop could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only the anchors provided for child seat tethers.
Page 204: Fold Down Speakers - If Equipped
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) When the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down • Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear off the trim panel to face rearward, for tailgating and axle.
Page 205: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent position for rear wiper operation. Rear Window Wiper/Washer NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch only.
Page 206: Rear Window Defroster
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Window Defroster CAUTION! The rear window defroster button is located on Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the bottom right-side of the blower control knob. the heating elements: Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster •...
Page 207: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED crossbar to the desired position, keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack frame. Once the crossbar is in one of The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the the seven detent positions, retighten the thumb screws to weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack.
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof NOT carry any loads on the roof rack without rack.
Page 209: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Average Fuel Economy....232 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES...210 ▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) ....232 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD UCONNECT 130 ..... .260 and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) . . .248 ▫...
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 iPod /USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . .286 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...294 ▫ Connecting The iPod Or External USB RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . . .295 Device .
Page 212: Instrument Panel Features
210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 5 — Storage Bin 9 — Heated Seat Switch – If Equipped 2 — Demisters 6 — Glove Compartment 10 — Hazard Warning Flasher 3 — Instrument Cluster 7 —...
Page 213: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 214: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. 1. Fuel Gauge/Fuel Door Reminder 3. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light When the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position, the pointer will show the level of fuel This light informs you of a problem with the remaining in the fuel tank.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on 6. Speedometer during starting, have the system checked by an autho- The Speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per rized dealer. hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h).
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it turn signal on, a continuous chime will sound to alert indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system you to turn the signals off.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 will sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, information.
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces- System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. sary. In this case, the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is CAUTION! detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause The light also will turn on when the parking brake is severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL until the vehicle is disarmed. The light will also turn on CAUTION! (Continued) for about three seconds when the ignition is first turned with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer to ON/ RUN. drops back into the normal range.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 18. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped 21. Odometer/Trip Odometer Display Reset Button This indicator shows that the Electronic Speed Press this button to change the display from odometer to Control System is ON. either of the two trip odometer settings. Trip A or Trip B will appear when in the trip odometer mode.
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 22. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper should be checked monthly when cold and tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to inflated to the inflation pressure recommended...
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the 23. Odometer Display / Trip Odometer Display TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the This display indicates the total distance the vehicle has TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more been driven.
Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Odometer Messages gASCAP When the appropriate conditions exist, the following If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel odometer messages will display: filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a “gASCAP” message will display in the odometer display door .
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, 24. OFF ROAD Indicator — If Equipped which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate The symbol illuminates (is armed) when the 4WD lock dependent upon your personal driving style. Unless switch is activated and the shift lever is in LOW or reset, this message will continue to display each time you REVERSE position.
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 26. Hill Descent Indicator — If Equipped CAUTION! The symbol illuminates (is armed) when the Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause dam- 4WD Lock switch is activated and the trans- age to the engine control system. It also could affect mission range indicator is in LOW or REVERSE fuel economy and drivability.
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 29. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped system will be ON, even if it was turned off previously. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds Light”...
Page 228: Mini-Trip Computer - If Equipped
226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 31. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Control Buttons Display — If Equipped When the appropriate conditions exist, this display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) messages. For further information, refer to “Electronic Vehicle In- formation Center (EVIC)”.
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 STEP Button Trip Odometer (ODO) Press the STEP button located on the steering wheel to This display shows the distance traveled since the last scroll through sub menus (i.e., Temperature, Trip Func- reset. Press and release the STEP button on the instru- tions: Odometer, Trip A, Trip B).
Page 230: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER The EVIC consists of the following: (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED • System Status The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- • Units tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the •...
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 COMPASS Button Press and release the COMPASS button to display one of eight compass readings and the outside temperature or to exit sub-menus. SELECT Button Press and release the SELECT button for access to main menus, sub-menus or to select a per- sonal setting in the setup menu.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) • Gate (with vehicle graphic showing the Liftgate open and A single chime ) • Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) •...
Page 233: Engine Oil Change Indicator System - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 Engine Oil Change Indicator System — If 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Do not Equipped start the engine. Oil Change Required 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds. Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system.
Page 234: Compass/Temperature/Audio
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Average Fuel Economy • Personal Settings Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read To Reset The Display “RESET” or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the Pressing and holding the SELECT button once will clear history information will be erased, and the averaging will the function currently being displayed.
Page 235: Tire Pressure Monitor (Tpm)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 to a text display of LOW FUEL . This display will Elapsed time can be reset by pressing and holding the continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a SELECT button (as prompted in the EVIC display). Upon significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the reset all digits will change to zeros and time will start LOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will be dis-...
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Language Auto Unlock On Exit When in this display you may select different languages When ON is selected, all the vehicle’s doors will unlock for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions. when the driver’s door is opened, if the vehicle is Pressing the SELECT button while in this display selects stopped (manual transmission) or the vehicle is stopped English, Espanol, Deutsch, Italiano, Francais or NL de-...
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 Flash Lamps with Lock when exiting the vehicle. Press and hold the SELECT button when in this display until 0, 30, 60, or 90 appears When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will to make your selection.
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SELECT button when in this display until “OFF”, “30 Confirmation of Voice Commands — If Equipped sec.”, “60 sec.”, or “90 sec.” appears to make your When ON is selected, all voice commands from the selection.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and 4. Press and release the SELECT button to start the an environment free from large metallic objects such as calibration. The “CAL” indicator will display in the buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, EVIC.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. the top of the right rear quarter window. This is where 2. Press and hold the COMPASS button for approxi- the compass sensor is located. mately two seconds.
Page 241: Uconnect 230 - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Mp3/Wma Aux Jack)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 Uconnect 230 — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND Operating Instructions - Radio Mode 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio.
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons Voice Command Button Uconnect Phone — If Equipped Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch Press this button to operate the Uconnect Phone feature to seek up and the left switch to seek down.
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 TIME Button The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button and selecting the “SET HOME CLOCK” entry. Once in this Press the TIME button to alternate locations of the time display follow the above procedure, starting at step 2. and frequency display.
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between will display.
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 16-Digit Character 16-Digit Character Program Type Program Type Display Display No program type or None Personality Persnlty undefined Public Public Adult Hits Adlt Hit Rhythm and Blues R & B Classical Classicl Religious Music Rel Musc Classic Rock Cls Rock Religious Talk...
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • DISC Play/Pause - By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency You can toggle between playing the DVD and station with the same selected Music Type name. The pausing the DVD by pushing the SELECT Music Type function only operates when in the FM mode.
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 • Player Defaults -Selecting this item will allow the user NOTE: to scroll through the following items and set defaults • The available selections for each of the above entries according to customer preference. varies depending upon the disc. Menu Language —...
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down Audio DRC — If Equipped to select the number and then push to select. Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio Subtitle Language — If Equipped dynamic range.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before You may add a second station to each pushbutton by loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings after repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective.
Page 250: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)
248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DISC Button CAUTION! (Continued) Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from “Disc Hot” and shut off until a safe temperature is AM/FM modes to Disc modes. reached. This shutdown is necessary to protect the optics of the DVD player and other radio internal Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and components.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 SEEK Button (CD MODE) CAUTION! Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs only. CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning The use of other sized discs may damage the CD of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the player mechanism.
Page 252: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files
250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF (CD MODE) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 begin to fast forward until FF is released, or RW or Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. When using the MP3/WMA encoder to compress audio Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal data to an MP3/WMA file, the bit rate and sampling CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3/ frequencies in the following table are supported.
Page 254: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Loading times for playback of MP3/WMA files may be WMA Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) affected by the following: cation quency (kHz) • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than 44.1 and 48 48, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192 VBR CD-R media...
Page 255: Info Button
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 folder by pressing the TUNE/SCROLL control knob will Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an playable files).
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operating Instructions — Voice Command System (If Equipped) No function. Refer to “Voice Command” for further details. EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operating Instructions - Uconnect Phone No function. (If Equipped) Refer to “Uconnect Phone” for further details. Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) System (VES)™...
Page 257: Uconnect (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 Macrovision sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil- dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios. This product incorporates copyright protection technol- ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has tual property rights.
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Selecting Uconnect (Satellite) Mode Number (ESN/SID) Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. Please have the following information available when A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite calling: radio mode.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the remain tuned to the new channel until you make another form of short audio mutes. selection. Holding either button will bypass channels without stopping until you release it. •...
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons channel with the same selected Music Type name. causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type direction of the arrows.
Page 261: Uconnect 730N/430/430N Cd/Dvd/
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel Uconnect 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — and press and release that button. If a button is not IF EQUIPPED selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- Refer to your Uconnect user’s manual for detailed ton, the channel will continue to play but will not be...
Page 262: Uconnect 130
260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL UCONNECT 130 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction, without stopping.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 another selection. Holding either button will bypass 5. To exit, press any button/knob, or wait five seconds. stations without stopping, until you release it. RW/FF TIME Button Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the and radio frequency.
Page 264 262 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 265: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM MP3 Audio Play and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio CAUTION! (Continued) ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 267: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 SEEK Button AM/FM Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate...
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Media (Disc Types) display the file name and folder name, and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) Specification quency (kHz) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, extension may cause playback problems.
Page 270: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option radio checks all files on the medium.
Page 271: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the UCONNECT 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO device’s volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down.
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping, until you release it. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second Voice Command System (Radio) —...
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Phone Button Uconnect Phone — If Equipped 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press this button to operate the Uconnect Phone feature will begin to blink.
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the letters displayed).
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to 16-Digit Character Program Type exit setting tone, balance, and fade. Display MUSIC TYPE Button Classical Classicl Classic Rock Cls Rock Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type College College mode for five seconds.
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type 16-Digit Character Program Type (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be Display exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. Religious Talk Rel Talk SETUP Button...
Page 277: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding Memory button number will display. When you are receiving a station that you wish to Buttons 1 - 6 commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you button.
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), CAUTION! recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within RW/FF 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
Page 280: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats are limited. When •...
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal VBR bit rates. CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). MPEG Sampling Fre- Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after...
Page 282: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium on the disc.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the time priority mode. device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume more and the radio will display song titles for each file.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification limited coverage in Alaska. Number (ESN/SID). System Activation 2. Your Vehicle Identification Number. Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio ESN/SID Access...
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can Satellite Antenna cause intermittent reception. To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the • Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can roof around the rooftop antenna location.
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button TUNE Control (Rotary) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel. tinuing to the next.
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 SETUP Button You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display following items: window.
Page 288: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped
286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL iPod /USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external plugged into the USB port, located in the center console USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port or glove compartment.
Page 289: Using This Feature
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 • The audio device can be controlled using the radio Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to the vehicle’s iPod /USB/MP3 control system (iPod or buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod contents. external USB device may take a few minutes to connect), •...
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • A single press backward << RW or forward FF>> will mode. In Play mode, the following buttons on the radio faceplate may be used to control the iPod or external jump backward or forward respectively, for five sec- USB device and display data: onds.
Page 291: List Or Browse Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 • Press the SCAN button to use iPod /USB/MP3 de- List Or Browse Mode vice scan mode, which will play the first 10 seconds of During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described each track in the current list and then forward to the below, will bring up List mode.
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • During all List modes, the iPod displays all lists in • To exit List mode without selecting a track, press the “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom same PRESET button again to go back to Play mode. of the list, just turn the wheel backward (counter- •...
Page 293: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) CAUTION! Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the • Leaving the iPod or external USB device (or any Uconnect phone system. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in ex- Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons treme heat or cold can alter the operation or dam- age the device.
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Selecting Different Audio Device Previous Track Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on 1. Press PHONE button to begin. the radio and say “Previous Track” to jump to the 2. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say previous track music on your cellular phone.
Page 295: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and The remote sound system controls are located on the rear mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker surface of the steering wheel.
Page 296: Cd Player
294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The button located in the center of the left-hand control CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following grammed in the radio preset pushbutton. precautions: CD Player 1.
Page 297: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be too high.
Page 298: Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Heating And Air Conditioning Blower Control Rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the ven- tilation system in any mode. The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the “O” (OFF) position.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 Temperature Control Mode Control (Air Direction) Rotate this control to choose from sev- Rotate this control to regulate the tem- eral patterns of air distribution. You perature of the air inside the passenger can select either a primary mode as compartment.
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bi-Level Defrost Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- NOTE: For all settings, except full cold or full hot, mum blower and temperature settings for best wind- there is a difference in temperature between the upper shield and side window defrosting.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 • The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fogging Recirculation Control when the recirculation button is pressed and the mode Pressing the Recirculation Control button will control is set to panel or panel / floor. put the system in recirculation mode.
Page 302: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds. Equipped • MAX A/C The Automatic Temperature Control system automati- cally maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at For maximum cooling use the A/C and recirculation the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger.
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 Automatic Operation You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting Operation of the system is quite simple. the “O” (OFF) position on the blower control stops the 1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the system completely and closes the outside air intake.
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than Manual Operation expected, check the front of the A/C condenser located This system offers a full complement of manual override in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, insects.
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303...
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and •...
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 • Air Conditioner Control NOTE: • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK Press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. only. When the air conditioning is •...
Page 308: Operating Tips
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Summer Operation can temporarily put the system into Recirculation The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles Mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However, must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect the system is blowing air out the defrost vents.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility FLOOR, MIX, or DEFROST mode. The air is directed at of compressor damage when the system is started again. the area of the windows through which you view the outside mirrors.
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 311: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ....318 STARTING PROCEDURES ....313 ▫...
Page 312 310 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ... .344 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED ......329 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM .
Page 313 STARTING AND OPERATING 311 ▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN)...360 ▫ Full Size Spare – If Equipped ... . .374 ▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..362 ▫...
Page 314 312 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....389 VEHICLE LOADING ....396 ▫...
Page 315: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. in a location accessible to children. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move WARNING! the vehicle.
Page 316: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
314 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Normal Starting The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine does position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes not require pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
Page 317: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 in the ON position, release the accelerator pedal and WARNING! (Continued) repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure. another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow the procedure carefully. WARNING! Refer to “Jump Starting” in “What To Do In Emer- Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the gencies”...
Page 318: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
316 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits Five–Speed Manual Transmission quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a WARNING! grounded, three-wire extension cord.
Page 319 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 For most city driving, you will find it easier to use only the lower gears. For steady highway driving with light accelerations, fifth gear is recommended. Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, and never try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged.
Page 320: Recommended Shift Speeds
318 STARTING AND OPERATING Recommended Shift Speeds Downshifting To use your manual transmission for optimal fuel Proper downshifting will improve fuel economy and economy, it should be upshifted as listed in the following prolong engine life. table. CAUTION! Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds If you skip more than one gear while downshifting Units in mph (km/h) or downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you could...
Page 321: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure CAUTION! those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is ing precautions are not observed: running.
Page 322: Key Ignition Park Interlock
320 STARTING AND OPERATING Key Ignition Park Interlock WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK dangerous for a number of reasons.
Page 323: Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission (Cvt)
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 of PARK, the ignition switch must be turned to the Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the ON/RUN position (engine running or not) and the brake accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. pedal must be pressed.
Page 324 322 STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range. NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold. Shift Lever PARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the...
Page 325 STARTING AND OPERATING 323 When parking on a level surface, you may place the shift WARNING! (Continued) lever in PARK first, and then apply the parking brake. • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before if it is not completely in PARK.
Page 326 324 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 327 STARTING AND OPERATING 325 • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever CAUTION! will not move out of PARK. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you REVERSE must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
Page 328 326 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE WARNING! (Continued) This range should be used for most city and highway practices that limit your response to changing traffic driving. It provides the best fuel economy. The DRIVE or road conditions. You might lose control of the position provides optimum driving characteristics under vehicle and have a collision.
Page 329: Autostick
STARTING AND OPERATING 327 to allow a return to the requested speed. This is done to and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle perfor- prevent transmission damage due to overheating. If the mance. This system can also provide you with more high speed is maintained, the overheating may reoccur, control during passing, city driving, cold slippery condi- as before, in a cyclic fashion.
Page 330 328 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the system detects powertrain overheating, the In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up or down when the driver moves the shift lever to the right transmission will revert to the automatic shift mode (+) or left (-), unless an engine lugging or overspeed and remain in that mode until the powertrain cools off.
Page 331: Four-Wheel Drive Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 329 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF traction surfaces, activate the “4WD LOCK” switch by EQUIPPED pulling up once and releasing. This locks the center coupling allowing more torque to be sent to the rear This feature provides full time, on-demand, four–wheel wheels.
Page 332: Off-Road Driving Tips
330 STARTING AND OPERATING An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better accelerations, turns or braking. In most cases there are no road signs, posted speed limits or signal lights. Therefore view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. you will need to use your own good judgment on what is They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as safe and what is not.
Page 333: When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The 4Wd Lock Lever Engaged
STARTING AND OPERATING 331 When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The 4WD Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand Lock Lever Engaged There is a drastic reduction in traction when driving in When driving off-road, shift into low (L Off-Road) and snow, mud or sand.
Page 334 332 STARTING AND OPERATING Sand CAUTION! Soft sand is very difficult to travel through with full tire On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at high pressure. When crossing soft sandy spots in a trail engine RPM’s or vehicle speeds because engine brak- maintain your vehicle’s momentum and do not stop.
Page 335: Hill Climbing
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 Before Climbing A Steep Hill CAUTION! As you approach a hill consider its grade or steepness. Reduced tire pressures may cause tire unseating and Determine if it is too steep. Look to see what the traction total loss of air pressure.
Page 336 334 STARTING AND OPERATING If the front end begins to bounce, ease off the throttle Driving Down Hill slightly to bring all four tires back on the ground. As you Before driving down a steep hill you need to determine if approach the crest of the hill, ease off the throttle and it is too steep for a safe descent.
Page 337: Driving Through Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 335 Driving Across An Incline and hill descent braking to control the descent and apply your brakes if necessary, but do not allow the tires to lock. If at all possible avoid driving across an incline. If it is necessary, know your vehicle’s abilities.
Page 338 336 STARTING AND OPERATING be attempted when necessary in a safe responsible man- CAUTION! ner. You should only drive through areas which are designated and approved. You should tread lightly and Water ingestion into the transaxle, transfer case, avoid damage to the environment. You should know engine or vehicle interior can occur if you drive too your vehicles abilities and be able to recover it if some- fast or through too deep of water.
Page 339: After Driving Off-Road
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 soft bottoms, the vehicle will sink in, effectively increas- CAUTION! ing the water level on the vehicle. Be sure to consider this when determining the depth and the ability to safely Muddy waters can reduce the cooling system effec- cross.
Page 340: Power Steering
338 STARTING AND OPERATING • Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on WARNING! (Continued) the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and sus- not have full braking power when you need it to pension. Retighten them, if required, and torque to the prevent a collision.
Page 341: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will WARNING! still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering Continued operation with reduced power steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.
Page 342: Parking Brake
340 STARTING AND OPERATING apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all rized dealer.
Page 343 STARTING AND OPERATING 341 NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle.
Page 344 342 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. injury.
Page 345: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 BRAKE SYSTEM If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa- bility, the remaining system will still function with some Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as loss of overall braking effectiveness. This will be evident standard equipment.
Page 346: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
344 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) WARNING! (Continued) The ABS provides increased vehicle stability and brake • The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including those performance under most braking conditions. The system resulting from excessive speed in turns, following automatically “pumps”...
Page 347 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 required. However, the conventional brake system will This self-check occurs each time the vehicle is started and continue to operate normally if the “Brake Warning accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h). Light” is not on. ABS is activated during braking under certain road or If the “ABS Warning Light”...
Page 348: Electronic Brake Control System
346 STARTING AND OPERATING (TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Electronic Roll Mitiga- WARNING! tion (ERM), Hill Descent Control (HDC), Hill Start Assist (HSA), and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). All sys- The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains sophis- tems work together to enhance vehicle stability and ticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible control in various driving conditions and are commonly to interference caused by improperly installed or...
Page 349: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 stability. A feature of the TCS system functions similar to quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- across a driven axle.
Page 350: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
348 STARTING AND OPERATING prevent wheel lift due to other factors such as road WARNING! (Continued) conditions, leaving the roadway or striking objects or • The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must other vehicles. never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous NOTE: Anytime the ESC system is in the “Full Off”...
Page 351: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Hill Descent Control (HDC) – If Equipped Off” button for five seconds. Refer to “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in this section of the manual. This system maintains vehicle speed while descending hills during off-road driving situations. HDC will auto- HDC operation can be overridden with brake application matically apply the brakes to control downhill speed to to slow the vehicle down below the HDC control speed.
Page 352: Hill Start Assist (Hsa) - Manual Transmission Only
350 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA Activation Criteria WARNING! The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to HDC is only intended to assist the driver in control- activate: ling vehicle speed when descending hills. The driver • Vehicle must be stopped. must remain attentive to the driving conditions and is responsible for maintaining a safe vehicle speed.
Page 353 STARTING AND OPERATING 351 Disabling/Enabling HSA 5. Release the clutch pedal (if equipped). If you wish to turn on or off the HSA system, it can be 6. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn to the left. done using the Customer Programmable Features in the 7.
Page 354: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
352 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Stability Control (ESC) WARNING! This system enhances directional control and stability of • The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC cor- vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the rects for over-steering or under-steering of the vehicle by vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in...
Page 355 STARTING AND OPERATING 353 ESC Operating Modes Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will be illumi- nated. All other stability features of ESC function nor- The ESC system has three available operating modes for mally. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is four–wheel drive equipped vehicles and two available in deep snow, sand or gravel conditions and more wheel operating modes for two–wheel drive equipped vehicles.
Page 356 354 STARTING AND OPERATING “ESC OFF” message will appear in the odometer. Press WARNING! and release the Trip Odometer button located on the instrument cluster to clear this message. When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality of ESC (except for the limited slip feature described in In this mode, ESC and TCS, except for the “limited slip”...
Page 357: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 NOTE: The “ESC OFF” message will display and an ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And audible chime will sound when the shift lever is placed ESC OFF Indicator Light into the PARK position from any other position, and then The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator moved out of the PARK position.
Page 358 356 STARTING AND OPERATING • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as will be ON even if it was turned off previously. the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active.
Page 359: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 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 360 358 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. standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded Example: T145/80D18 103M.
Page 361 STARTING AND OPERATING 359 EXAMPLE: R = Construction code — R means radial construction — D means diagonal or bias construction 15 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol —...
Page 362: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
360 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Load Identification: ..blank..= Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire Extra Load (XL) = Extra load (or reinforced) tire Light Load (LL) = Light load tire C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load—...
Page 363 STARTING AND OPERATING 361 EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation — This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits) ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)
Page 364: Tire Terminology And Definitions
362 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure 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 365: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 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 366 364 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, 2) total weight your vehicle can carry gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 3) tire size designed for your vehicle axles must not be exceeded. For further information on 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to spare tires.
Page 367 STARTING AND OPERATING 365 Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or capacity calculated in Step 4.
Page 368 366 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
Page 369 STARTING AND OPERATING 367...
Page 370: Tires - General Information
368 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 371: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 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 vehicle Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the able steering response.
Page 372 370 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 373: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 374: Summer Or Three Season Tires - If Equipped
372 STARTING AND OPERATING the tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four; If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only handling of your vehicle.
Page 375: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 373 Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And CAUTION! Wheel – If Equipped Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a wheel equivalent in look and function to the original compact, full size or limited-use temporary spare equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle...
Page 376: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
374 STARTING AND OPERATING Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip- Full Size Spare – If Equipped ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. on your vehicle at the first opportunity. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Page 377: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the Tire Spinning original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not first opportunity. spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- WARNING! ping when you are stuck.
Page 378: Tread Wear Indicators
376 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the to help you in determining when your tires should be tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Page 379: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 Information” placard for the size designation of your tire. WARNING! The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall. See the Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety years, regardless of the remaining tread.
Page 380: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
378 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 381: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 379 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at does not apply to some directional tires that must not be different loads and perform different steering, driving, reversed.
Page 382: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
380 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the limit for any reason, including low temperature effects, or driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- natural pressure loss through the tire.
Page 383 STARTING AND OPERATING 381 For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure • The TPMS has been optimized for the original of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), equipment tires and wheels.
Page 384: Base System
382 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care the tire. and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition.
Page 385 STARTING AND OPERATING 383 • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors Check TPMS Warnings • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings fault is detected.
Page 386 384 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on wheel and tire assembly.
Page 387: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 385 • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, Premium System – If Equipped which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim Center (EVIC) mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure •...
Page 388 386 STARTING AND OPERATING “LOW TIRE” text message will no longer be displayed, the graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop flashing, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this information.
Page 389 STARTING AND OPERATING 387 will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur with any of the following scenarios: 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors. 2.
Page 390 388 STARTING AND OPERATING pressure values still shown. This indicates that the pres- 3. However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 min- sure values are still being received from the TPM sensors utes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure but they may not be located in the correct vehicle Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for position.
Page 391: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare following licenses: tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire United States KR5S18002015B Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF, as...
Page 392: Reformulated Gasoline
390 STARTING AND OPERATING Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are spe- your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is prove air quality.
Page 393: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 391 If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 CAUTION! (Continued) fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: blends may result in starting and driveability prob- • operate in a lean mode lems, damage critical fuel system components, cause •...
Page 394: Mmt In Gasoline
392 STARTING AND OPERATING MMT In Gasoline Materials Added To Fuel MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is All gasoline sold in the United States is required to blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional blended with MMT provides no performance advantage detergents or other additives is not needed under normal beyond gasoline of the same octane number without...
Page 395: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 393 Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition WARNING! malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune monoxide poisoning:...
Page 396: Adding Fuel
394 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the left side...
Page 397 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is • Damage to the fuel system or emission control in violation of most state and federal fire regula- system could result from using an improper fuel tions and may cause the MIL to turn on.
Page 398: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
396 STARTING AND OPERATING Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message Vehicle Certification Label If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label attached to filler cap is loose or improperly installed, a “gASCAP” the driver’s door B-Pillar. message will be displayed in the Odometer/Trip Odom- The label contains the following information: eter in the instrument cluster.
Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Inflation Pressure The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
Page 400: Trailer Towing
398 STARTING AND OPERATING The best way to figure out the total weight of your CAUTION! vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for operation. Weigh it on a commercial scale to ensure that Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the it is not over the GVWR.
Page 401: Common Towing Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 399 Common Towing Definitions measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be The following trailer towing related definitions will assist supported by the scale. you in understanding the following information: Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Page 402 400 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Sway Control WARNING! The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be It is important that you do not exceed the maximum installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition that typically provides adjustable friction associated with can result if either rating is exceeded.
Page 403: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 401 to the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s). Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions When used in accordance with the manufacturers’ direc- Class Max. Trailer Hitch tions, it provides for a more level ride, offering more Industry Standards consistent steering and brake control, thereby enhancing Class I - Light Duty...
Page 404: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
402 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Maximum GTW Maximum Tongue Wt. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area (Gross Trailer Wt.) (See Note) 2.0L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Page 405: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire Safety Information”...
Page 406: Towing Requirements
404 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 dealer-installed options must trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on and will not shift during travel. When trailering the tow vehicle.
Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Tires replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact GVWR and GAWR limits. spare tire. Towing Requirements –...
Page 409 STARTING AND OPERATING 407 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) distance. When towing you should allow for addi- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle should be of adequate capacity.
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 411: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 409 Towing Tips NOTE: Using a lower gear ratio while operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, will improve Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, performance and extend transmission life by reducing and backing up the trailer in an area located away from excessive shifting and heat buildup.
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous Cooling System driving at high RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as necessary To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- to avoid extended driving at high RPM. Return to a heating, take the following actions: higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and road City Driving...
Page 413: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 411 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission • Transmission in NEUTRAL Flat Tow None NOT ALLOWED • Key in ACC Position Dolly Tow Front OK (FWD Only) OK (FWD Only)
Page 415: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...414 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES... .424 ▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ....428 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 416: Hazard Warning Flashers
414 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 instrument panel, below the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 417: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 415 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the instrument cluster will sound a chime.
Page 418: Jack Location
416 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location WARNING! (Continued) The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for in the cargo area. changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes.
Page 419: Spare Tire Stowage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 417 Spare Tire Stowage 3. Set the parking brake. The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor 4. Place the shift lever in PARK (automatic transmission) in the cargo area. or REVERSE (manual transmission). Spare Tire Removal 5.
Page 420: Jacking Instructions
418 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a...
Page 421 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 419 Jack Warning Label CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. Jacking Locations NOTE: Refer to “Tires — General Information” in “Start- ing And Operating”...
Page 422 420 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench and remove the wrench from the jack assembly. NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack with two attachment points.
Page 423 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 421 NOTE: There are front and rear jacking locations on each side of the body. The front locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts on one of the flanges in the sill flange assembly. The rear location is the same but with two rectangular cutouts.
Page 424 422 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the wheel to be changed.
Page 425 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 423 5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel covers, where applicable, off the hub. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts. WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle...
Page 426 424 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is WARNING! free. Release the parking brake. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel area.
Page 427: Road Tire Installation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 425 WARNING! A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi- ately. 10. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure as required.
Page 428 426 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Install the five wheel lug nuts with the cone shaped 6. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly lug nuts.
Page 429: Jump-Starting Procedures
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 427 4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack wrench while at the end of the handle for increased follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and leverage.
Page 430: Preparations For Jump-Start
428 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jump-Start The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment below the air intake duct. To access the battery remove the air intake duct by turning the two finger screws, located on the radiator support.
Page 431: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 429 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park WARNING! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. the hood is raised.
Page 432 430 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper CAUTION! cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery Failure to follow these procedures could result in and the fuel injection system.
Page 433: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 431 Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in CAUTION! the reverse sequence: Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle 6. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 434 432 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels, or CAUTION! racing the engine. • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- CAUTION! tween DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drive- Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to train damage may result.
Page 435: Shift Lever Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 433 WARNING! (Continued) explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi- cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
Page 436: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
434 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access 7. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position. port, and push and hold the override release lever 8. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. forward.
Page 437: With Ignition Key
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 435 With Ignition Key Manual Transmission • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Automatic Transmission vehicles can be flat towed (all four wheels on the • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
Page 438 436 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES All Transmissions Without The Ignition Key If you must use the accessories (wipers, defroster, etc.) Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed while being towed, the key must be in the ON/RUN with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position.
Page 439: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... .447 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L ..439 ▫...
Page 440 438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ..464 BULB REPLACEMENT ....479 ▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ..466 ▫...
Page 441: Engine Compartment - 2.0L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 —...
Page 442: Engine Compartment - 2.4L
440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 —...
Page 443: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic It could also affect fuel economy and drivability.
Page 444: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II RESET button to turn off the message. If the problem system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently persists, the message will appear the next time the serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- vehicle is started.
Page 445: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 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 •...
Page 446: Maintenance Procedures
444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE available which include detailed service information for MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before The pages that follow contain the required maintenance attempting any procedure yourself. services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle.
Page 447: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level CAUTION! (Continued) before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will that protect the performance and durability of your give you an incorrect reading.
Page 448 446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet CAUTION! (Continued) the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. pressure and an increase in oil temperature. This American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil could damage your engine. Also, be sure the oil fill Identification Symbol cap is replaced and tightened after adding oil.
Page 449: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives. SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Page 450: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE quality filters should be used to assure most efficient Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection service. MOPAR engine oil filters are a high quality oil The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters filter and are recommended. varies considerably.
Page 451 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can should not be disconnected and should only be burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid replaced with a battery of the same type (vented).
Page 452: Air Conditioner Maintenance
450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- at the start of each warm season. This service should tioning system.
Page 453 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental operating or personal injury may result. Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product.
Page 454: Body Lubrication
452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Install the A/C air filter with the arrow on the filter pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the cover. CAUTION! The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter.
Page 455: Windshield Wiper Blades
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 MOPAR Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy opera- Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods tion and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use application of any lubricant, the parts concerned should washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt be wiped clean to remove dust and grit;...
Page 456: Exhaust System
454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some Exhaust System washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance. the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system system.
Page 457 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455 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 control and can eventually poison you.
Page 458 456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 459: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457 Cooling System rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti- freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any WARNING! accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently •...
Page 460 458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Selection Of Coolant CAUTION! (Continued) Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not CAUTION! be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
Page 461 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459 period, it is important that you use the same engine Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- coolant (antifreeze) throughout the life of your vehicle. tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where Please review these recommendations for using Organic the vehicle is operated.
Page 462 460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
Page 463 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant expansion When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to bottle must also be protected against freezing.
Page 464: Brake System
462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter WARNING! (Continued) operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in possible brake damage.
Page 465 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a manual trans- WARNING! mission, the brake fluid reservoir supplies fluid to both • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake the brake system and the clutch release system. The two systems are separated in the reservoir, and a leak in one fluid.
Page 466: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be been in a tightly closed container.
Page 467 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 fluid which has the special friction coefficient additives Special Additives necessary for proper steel belt traction on the drive and The manufacturer strongly recommends against using driven pulleys. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine any special additives in the transmission. Parts”...
Page 468: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check Fluid And Filter Changes The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for the proper require adjustment under normal operating conditions. maintenance intervals. In addition, change the fluid and Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the filter if the transmission is disassembled for any reason.
Page 469: Rear Drive Assembly (Rda) - Awd/4Wd Models Only
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 Frequency Of Fluid Change the fill plug. The fluid level should be maintained be- tween the bottom of the fill hole to 1/8 in (4 mm) below Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at the fill hole. the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle.
Page 470: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the fill plug. The fluid level should be maintained be- hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will tween the bottom of the fill hole to 1/8 in (4 mm) below have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under- the fill hole.
Page 471 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash, or a mild such as steel wool or scouring powder that will car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Page 472 470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel And Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner.
Page 473 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Interior Care Equipped Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- carpeting. ner: Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. •...
Page 474 472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces WARNING! All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. with MOPAR Glass Cleaner, or any commercial Many are potentially flammable, and if used in household-type glass cleaner.
Page 475: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 Instrument Panel Bezels Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical CAUTION! solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- hicle, read the installation instructions carefully.
Page 476 474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE identifies each component may be printed on the inside Cavity Car- Mini- Description of the cover. Refer to “Engine Compartment” in “Main- tridge Fuse taining Your Vehicle” for further information. Fuse Empty Empty 15 Amp AWD/4WD Control Lt Blue Module –...
Page 477 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Ignition Off Draw 10 Amp Instrument Cluster Green 30 Amp Ignition Off Draw 40 Amp Radiator Fan Green Green 40 Amp Power Seats 15 Amp Dome Lamp/...
Page 478 476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 15 Amp Radio 10 Amp Airbag Control Lt Blue Module 10 Amp Intrusion Module/ 10 Amp Airbag Control Siren – If Equipped Module/Occupant Classification Module 10 Amp...
Page 479 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 Cavity Car- Mini- Description CAUTION! tridge Fuse • When installing the IPM cover, it is important to Fuse ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully 10 Amp J1962 Conn/ latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into Powertrain Control the IPM, and possibly result in an electrical system Module...
Page 480: Vehicle Storage
478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you will not be using your vehicle for more than All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base. 21 days, you may want to take steps to preserve your Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not battery.
Page 481: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 Exterior Bulbs BULB REPLACEMENT Bulb Number Headlamps Low Beam/High Beam 1. Raise the hood and locate the connector behind the Headlamp headlamp. Front Park/Turn Signal/ 3757KA 2. Reach into engine compartment and pull red lock out Side Marker Lamp at connector.
Page 482: Fog Lamps
480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lamps 3. Grasp the taillamp and pull firmly to disengage the light from the aperture panel. Refer to the Service Manual or see your authorized dealer for bulb replacement. 4. Twist and remove socket from the light. 5.
Page 483: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 13.6 Gallons 51.5 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L and 2.4L Engine 4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) Cooling System * 2.0L and 2.4L Engine 7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)
Page 484: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 485: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR CVTF+4 Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid. Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmis- sion Fluid.
Page 487: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....488 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .486...
Page 488 486 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis- Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicator system. The oil change indicator system will indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Page 489 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 487 NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months, Oil Change Indicator System: whichever comes first. • Change oil and filter Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: •...
Page 490 488 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, boot seals.
Page 491 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 489 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter. Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Replace spark plugs** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
Page 492 490 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
Page 493 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 491 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, deliv- ery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
Page 494 492 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
Page 495: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....495 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ... . .497 ▫...
Page 496 494 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .501 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..501 ▫...
Page 497: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 495 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 498: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
496 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
Page 499: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 497 In Mexico contact: Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P.
Page 500: Warranty Information
498 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The manufacturer will not stand behind any service WARNING! contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain manufacturer’s service contract.
Page 501: Mopar Parts
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 499 MOPAR PARTS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are dealer, and the manufacturer. available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety operating at its best.
Page 502: Publication Order Forms
500 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Diagnostic Procedure Manuals To order the following manuals, you may use either the Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix cepted.
Page 503: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 501 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:...
Page 504: Temperature Grades
502 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The WARNING! grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on Vehicle Safety Standard No.
Page 505 INDEX...
Page 506 504 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ....344 Air Pressure, Tires......369 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 507 INDEX 505 Fluid Level Check ..... .466 Warning Light ......215 Fluid Type .
Page 508 506 INDEX Cargo Light ......197 Clutch ....... . .462 Cargo Load Floor .
Page 509 INDEX 507 Disposal of Used Coolant ....460 Dipsticks Drain, Flush, and Refill ....457 Power Steering .
Page 510 508 INDEX Traction Control System ....346 Oil ....... . .445 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .
Page 511 INDEX 509 Flashers ....... .414 Fuel ........389 Hazard Warning .
Page 512 510 INDEX Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) ... . .176 Hazard Warning Flasher ....414 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .
Page 513 INDEX 511 Ignition ....... . .12 Jump Starting ......427 Key .
Page 514 512 INDEX Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ....203 Headlight Switch ..... . .162 Light Bulbs.
Page 515 INDEX 513 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..212 Manual Transaxle Loading Vehicle ......396 Fluid Level Check .
Page 516 514 INDEX Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ....8 Disposal ......447 Monitor, Tire Pressure System .
Page 517 INDEX 515 Passing Light ......165 Pretensioners Personal Settings......233 Seat Belts .
Page 518 516 INDEX Refrigerant ......451 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ....98 Reminder, Seat Belt.
Page 519 INDEX 517 Rear Seat ......43 Shift Lever Override ..... . .433 Untwisting Procedure .
Page 520 518 INDEX Steering Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....200 Power .......338 Tilt Steering Column .
Page 521 INDEX 519 Radial .......371 Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...411 Replacement .
Page 522 520 INDEX Trip Computer ......226 Vehicle Loading ......364 Trip Odometer .
Page 523 INDEX 521 Power .......35 Windshield Defroster ..... . .99 Windshield Washers .
Page 524 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 only frequency signals.
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Jeep Patriot 2013 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

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