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Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or optional name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....8 Rollover Warning .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group will improve with experience. When driving off-road or LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics.
Page 7: Rollover Warning
INTRODUCTION 5 NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. control.
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts pro- HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL vided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing contains the information you desire.
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Page 10: Warnings And Cautions
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
Page 11: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....14 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ..20 ▫...
Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....26 Windows ......41 ▫...
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Energy Management Feature ... . . 59 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....79 ▫...
Page 16: A Word About Your Keys
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition switch.
Page 17: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
Page 18: Removing Key Fob From Ignition
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Removing Key Fob From Ignition at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 19 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if CAUTION! (Continued) equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up • Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either: to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the •...
Page 20: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds WARNING! (Continued) when the Key Fob is placed in the OFF or ACC ignition • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and position.
Page 21: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The CAUTION! system will shut the engine off in two seconds if an invalid Key Fob is used to start the engine. The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- ible with some after-market remote starting systems.
Page 22: Customer Key Programming
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Customer Key Programming CAUTION! Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be • Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and performed at an authorized dealer. lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- General Information tended.
Page 23: Rearming The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 audio and visual signals, the horn will sound, the head- To Arm The System lights will turn on, park lamps and/or turn signals will Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm: flash repeatedly for three minutes.
Page 24: To Disarm The System
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF exterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further informa- position. tion). • For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, •...
Page 25: Tamper Alert
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior Tamper Alert power door lock switches will not unlock the doors. If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three times and the The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your exterior lights blink three times when you unlock the vehicle;...
Page 26: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- from responding to all RKE transmitter buttons for all tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the RKE transmitters.
Page 27: To Lock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 unlock all doors. The turn signal lamps will flash to Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In- system will also turn on. strument Panel”...
Page 28: Using The Panic Alarm
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock NOTE: The interior lights will turn off if you turn the This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors ignition switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while are locked with the RKE transmitter or the Passive Entry the Panic Alarm is activated.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade latch at the top of the RKE transmitter sideways with screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of your thumb and then pull the key out with your other the RKE transmitter apart.
Page 30: General Information
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together. General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: •...
Page 31: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal How To Use Remote Start distance, check for these two conditions: All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: 1.
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Ignition in Off position for Keyless Enter-N-Go vehicle Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped WARNING! The following messages will display in the EVIC if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- •...
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 • The engine can be started two consecutive times with To Enter Remote Start Mode Press and release the REMOTE START button the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition must be on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- cycled by pushing the START/STOP button twice (or onds.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle, Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped press and release the START/STOP button. If the When remote start is activated, the heated steering START/STOP button is not present, insert the Key Fob wheel, and driver heated seat features will automatically into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the...
Page 35: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks The power door locks can be manually locked from inside the vehicle by using the door lock knob. To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door trim panel downward.
Page 36: Power Door Locks
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks WARNING! The power door lock switch is located on each front door • For personal security and safety in the event of an panel. Press the switch to lock or unlock the doors. accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
Page 37: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 If you press the door lock switch while the Key Fob is in Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped the ignition switch and the driver’s door is open, the If Auto Unlock is enabled, this feature will unlock all the doors will not lock.
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. Child-Protection Door Lock Function Child-Protection Door Lock Location WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
Page 39: Keyless Enter-N-Go
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 • If a Passive Entry door handle has not been used for NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the approximately 72 hours, the Passive Entry feature for window and open the door with the outside door handle.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the driver’s (1.5 m) of the driver’s door handle, grab the driver’s front front door handle.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE To Enter The Liftgate Transmitter In Vehicle With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the button on the right side of Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside your vehicle, the the chrome accent bar, which is located on the liftgate...
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in EVIC, all doors will unlock when you push the button on the liftgate. If Unlock Driver Door 1st press is programmed in EVIC, the liftgate will unlock when you press the button on the liftgate.
Page 43: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 NOTE: passenger/rear passenger door windows. The window • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the ON/RUN or ACCESSORY position.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto-Down To stop the window from going all the way up during the Both the driver and front passenger window switches Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly. have an “Auto-Down” feature. Press the window switch To close the window part way, lift the window switch to past the first detent, release, and the window will go the first detent and release when you want the window to...
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Resetting The Auto Up Feature Window Lockout Button Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window The Window Lockout button on the driver’s door allows probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto Up: you to disable the window controls on the rear doors.
Page 46: Wind Buffeting
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
Page 47: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Power Liftgate — If Equipped When the LIFTGATE button on the RKE transmitter is The power liftgate may be opened by pulling pressed two times, the turn signals will flash twice to up on the liftgate handle or by pressing the signal that the liftgate is opening or closing (if Flash LIFTGATE button on the Remote Keyless Entry...
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE button to operate. If the liftgate is not fully open, press WARNING! the Liftgate button on the Key Fob to fully open the liftgate, and then press it again to close. During power operation, personal injury or cargo damage may occur.
Page 49: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions WARNING! (Continued) within the same cycle, the system will automatically • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, stop and the liftgate must be opened or closed manu- make sure that all windows are closed, and the ally.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired on top of the front seats (integrated into the head length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in restraint) a seat —...
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow risk of harm from a deploying air bag: children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your WARNING! (Continued) vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment between you and the door.
Page 53: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even WARNING! on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat and cause a collision that includes you.
Page 54: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug WARNING! (Continued) belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. collision.
Page 57: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Page 58: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate. 3.
Page 59: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is Driver Center Passenger equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows First Row the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward Second Row —...
Page 60: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort- How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode ably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click.
Page 61: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 WARNING! WARNING! • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func- tion is not working properly when checked ac-...
Page 62: Supplemental Active Head Restraints (Ahr)
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines worn snugly and positioned properly.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 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 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. Hand Positioning Points On AHR 2.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 AHR In Reset Position 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism NOTE: 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock • If you have difficulties or problems resetting the into the back decorative plastic half.
Page 66: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph (BeltAlert ) (8 km/h), BeltAlert will provide both audio and visual BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and notification.
Page 67: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Seat Belt Extender We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if the best way to keep the baby safe.
Page 68: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat- design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
Page 70: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Instrument Panel Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • Knee Impact Bolster driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides • Driver Advanced Front Air Bag output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), •...
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may • No objects should be placed over or near the air provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant bag on the instrument panel, because any such during a side impact.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, WARNING! (Continued) but they will open during air bag deployment. • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects •...
Page 74: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi- Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in proved protection for the driver and front passenger.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are Light in the instrument panel for approxi- not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should mately four to eight seconds for a self-check have deployed.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The WARNING! steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- the air bags inflate to their full size.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be SABIC.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as Front And Side Impact Sensors In front and side impacts, front and side impact sensors the battery has power or until the ignition key is can aid the ORC in determining the appropriate response removed.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation or all of the following may occur: continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- •...
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or • Modifications to any part of the air bag system may not function properly if modifications are could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 81: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine You will want to have the air bags ready to related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint inflate for your protection in a collision. The Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
Page 82: Child Restraints
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, were buckled/fastened; such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the •...
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 seat Owner’s Manual to ensure you have the right seat facing child safety seat. Two types of child restraints can for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and convertible child.
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child WARNING! restraint: • Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety air bag unless the air bag is turned off.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then, NOTE: For additional information, refer to pull the shoulder belt until it is fully extended from the www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana- retractor.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or All children whose weight or height is above the forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a slouching can move the belt out of position. belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts •...
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat webbing-mounted lower attachments and child seats belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for with fixed lower attachments. The rear seat lower anchors connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail- can be are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to able for some time.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that were provided with the child restraint system.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Latch Anchorages (Captain’s Chair) Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top Tether Strap In addition, there are top tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located on Seatback) Top Tether Strap Mounting (60/40 Seat)
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a...
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE gap panel. They are not visible until you fold the gap Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat panel down. Do not use the cargo tie down hooks Belts located on the floor behind the seat. Finally, tighten all The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor to secure...
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. As the belt Driver Center Passenger retracts, you will hear a ratcheting sound. This indicates CRS Lock CRS Lock CRS Lock the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode. First Row 2.
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To attach a child restraint tether strap: Pull down on the tether to unhook it from the plastic seat backing, then raise the armrest and attach the tether hook For rearward facing infant seats secured in the center seat to the strap located on the front of the arm rest.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 seating positions, route the tether under the head re- straints, and attach the hook to the top tether anchor located on the back of the seat. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages.
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Top Tether Strap Mounting (60/40 Seat) Top Tether Strap Mounting (Captain’s Chair)
Page 97: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 behind the gap panel. Please note the top tether anchor- WARNING! ages are not visible until you fold the gap panel down. • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to Do not use the cargo tie down hooks located on the floor behind the seats.
Page 98: Safety Tips
96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the should be considered a normal part of the break-in and limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. not interpreted as an indication of difficulty. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- SAFETY TIPS mental and should be avoided.
Page 99: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat confined areas any longer than needed to move belts.
Page 100: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-...
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Floor Mat Safety Information WARNING! (Continued) Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your • Never place or install floor mats or other floor vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they secured to prevent them from moving and inter-...
Page 102: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts WARNING! (Continued) and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Mirrors ......108 Memory Seat Only) —...
Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Phone Call Features ....130 ▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped ... 160 ▫...
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 ▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ..189 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ..180 ▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking ▫...
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ High/Low Beam Switch ....195 ▫ To Set A Desired Speed ....204 ▫...
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ▫ To Resume Speed ....213 ▫ Enabling And Disabling Parksense ..238 ▫...
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ... . . 257 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ..247 ▫...
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ▫ Rear Cupholders ..... 266 ▫ Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped ....276 Storage .
Page 110: Mirrors
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Page 111: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 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 in the button will illuminate to indicate when the dim- ming feature is activated.
Page 112: Outside Mirrors
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight forward or rearward to resist damage.
Page 113: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 mirror, press the mirror select button for the mirror that Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by you want to adjust. Using the mirror control switch, press the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want Memory Seat”...
Page 114: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE shifted out of REVERSE position. Each stored memory setting will have an associated Tilt Mirrors in Reverse position. NOTE: The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not en- abled when delivered from the factory. The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature can be enabled or disabled in the Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Page 115: Blind Spot Monitoring - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- be momentarily illuminated in both outside rear view based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to mirrors to let the driver know that the system is opera- detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks,...
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire...
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle. BSM Warning Light The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (Side, Rear, Front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary.
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative of less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
Page 120: Rear Cross Path
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are WARNING! traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones.
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including radio muting.
Page 122: Modes Of Operation
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Modes Of Operation turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an Three selectable modes of operation are available in the alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Page 123: Uconnect™ Phone - If Equipped
Each time the vehicle websites: is started the previously stored mode will be recalled and • www.chrysler.com/uconnect used. • www.dodge.com/uconnect Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED • www.jeep.com/uconnect Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. Uconnect™ Phone al- •...
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect™ features Bluetooth technology - the global Uconnect™ Phone Button standard that enables different electronic devices to con- The radio or steering wheel controls (if nect to each other without wires or a docking station, so equipped) will contain the two control buttons Uconnect™...
Page 125: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • For certain operations, compound commands can be The Uconnect™ Phone is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the Uconnect™ Phone used. For example, instead of saying “Setup” and then can be adjusted either from the radio volume control “Pair a Device”, the following compound command knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right...
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Help Command To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to ence your mobile phone Owner’s Manual. The know your options at any prompt, say “Help” following Uconnect™...
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to Dial By Saying A Number give the Uconnect™ Phone a name for your mobile • Press the button to begin. phone. Each mobile phone that is paired should be •...
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will prompt you to say the name of the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say person you want to call. “Phonebook New Entry”. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins The Uconnect™ Phone will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to as soon as the Bluetooth wireless phone connection is four associated phone numbers and designations.
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, deleted on the Uconnect™ Phone. These can only be mobile, or other) that you wish to edit. edited on the mobile phone.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • Press the • Note that only the phonebook entry in the current button to begin. language is deleted. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be “Phonebook Delete”.
Page 132: Phone Call Features
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be • The selected number will be dialed. deleted or edited. Phone Call Features List All Names In The Uconnect™ Phonebook The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect™...
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Currently In Progress Between Calls” in this section. To combine two calls, refer If a call is currently in progress and you have another to “Conference Call”...
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Conference Call Call Termination When two calls are in progress (one active and one on To end a call in progress, momentarily press the hold), press and hold the button until you hear a button.
Page 135: Uconnect™ Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Call Continuation Uconnect™ Phone Features Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the Language Selection Uconnect™ Phone after the vehicle ignition key has been To change the language that the Uconnect™ Phone is switched to OFF.
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Emergency Assistance Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is not be applicable with the available mobile service and reachable: area. •...
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Towing Assistance Paging If you need towing assistance: To learn how to page, refer to “Working with Automated Systems”. Paging works properly except for pagers of • Press the button to begin. certain companies, which time out a little too soon to •...
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone that The Uconnect™ Phone will then send the corresponding normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the tones over the phone.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect™ keypad and still use the Uconnect™...
Page 140: Advanced Phone Connectivity
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) from your Uconnect™ Phone paired mobile phone to the When you mute the Uconnect™ Phone, you will still be Uconnect™ Phone or vice versa, press the button able to hear the conversation coming from the other and say “Transfer Call”.
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 • When prompted, say “List Phones”. • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the • The Uconnect™ Phone will play the phone names of Uconnect™...
Page 142: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ You can either press the Uconnect™ Phone button to Phone restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect™ Phone. For Uconnect™...
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 • fully closed windows, Voice Command • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to • dry weather condition. provide at least ⁄ in (1 cm) gap between the overhead • Even though the system is designed for users speaking console (if equipped) and the mirror.
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must • fully closed windows, be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”. • dry weather conditions, and • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). •...
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Send Messages: Uconnect™ Phone can read or send new messages on You can send messages using Uconnect™ Phone. To send your phone. a new message: • Press the Read Messages: button. If you receive a new text message while your phone is •...
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE List of Preset Messages: 11. See You in 15 minutes 1. Yes 12. I am on my way 2. No 13. I’ll be late 3. Where are you? 14. Are you there yet? 4.
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF Bluetooth Communication Link Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the the system from announcing the new incoming mes- Uconnect™...
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Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
Page 153: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 General Information NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com- following conditions: mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a...
Page 154: Commands
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists The system will best recognize your speech if the win- options, press the Voice Command button, listen dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is for the beep, and say your command.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the Radio AM volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In system is speaking.
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Disc To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 • “Switch to system setup” − “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Change to setup” − “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) • “Main menu setup” or —...
Page 158: Voice Training
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training WARNING! For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect™ Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. outside of a vehicle.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.
Page 160: Passenger's Power Seat - If Equipped
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reclining The Seatback WARNING! (Continued) The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the backward. Push the seatback switch forward or rear- shoulder belt is no longer resting against your ward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward WARNING! The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 162: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
Page 163: Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under Adjustment the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Some models may be equipped with a manual front Release the bar once you have reached the desired passenger seat.
Page 164: Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment - Recline
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — WARNING! Recline 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 shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 165: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start Press the switch once to select HIGH-level On models that are equipped with remote start, the heating. Press the switch a second time to select driver’s heated seat can be programmed to come on LOW-level heating.
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Rear Heated Seats You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of with heated seats. There are two heated seat switches that heat in use.
Page 168: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will The ventilated seat switches are used turn OFF automatically after a maximum of 45 minutes. to control the speed of the fans located in the seat. Press the switch once to Ventilated Seats —...
Page 169: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 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 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the downward on the head restraint.
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 • 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 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift WARNING! (Continued) upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they ward on the head restraint to lower it. are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo.
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Press the power folding switch located WARNING! on the instrument panel to fold the head restraints. Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a collision.
Page 174: 60/40 Split Rear Seat - If Equipped
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 60/40 Split Rear Seat — If Equipped Fold-Flat The second row seats can be folded flat to carry cargo. Pull upward on the release lever located on the outboard side of the seat. Fold-Flat Second Row Seat Release Lever...
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Easy Access For Third Row 2. Tumble the seat forward using the pull strap located Either side of the rear seat can be tumbled forward to behind the seatback. allow passengers to easily access the third row seats. 1.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not drive the vehicle with the second row seats in the tumbled position. The second row seats are only intended to be tumbled for entry and exit to the third row seat. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.
Page 177: Rear Captain Chairs - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Rear Captain Chairs — If Equipped Fold-Flat The second row seats can be folded flat to carry cargo. Pull upward on the release lever located on the outboard side of the seat. Fold-Flat Second Row Seats Release Lever...
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Easy Access For Third Row 2. Tumble the seat forward using the pull strap located Either captains chair can be tumbled forward to allow behind the seatback. passengers to easily access the third row seats. 1.
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 WARNING! Do not drive the vehicle with the second row seats in the tumbled position. The second row seats are only intended to be tumbled for entry and exit to the third row seat. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.
Page 180: Folding Third Row
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Raise Rear Seat Folding Third Row Tumbled the seat rearward and lock it into place. Both third row seats can be folded forward to increase the cargo area. To lower either seat pull on the release handle WARNING! located on back of the seat and lower the seat using the pull strap located next to the release handle.
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 NOTE: The second row seats must be in their full upright position, or tumbled when folding the third row seats. To raise the seat, pull the seat toward you using the strap located on the back of the seat. WARNING! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position.
Page 182: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED Once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seat, driver’s outside mirror, adjustable steering wheel posi- tion (if equipped), and the radio station preset settings.
Page 183: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote 4. Adjust the power steering column tilt and telescoping Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory position (if equipped) to the desired positions. NOTE: Each time the S (SET) button and a numbered 5.
Page 184: Memory Position Recall
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 11. Select Remote Linked to Memory in the Electronic To recall the memory setting for driver two, press Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter Yes . Refer MEMORY button number 2 on the driver’s door, or the to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to Customer-Programmable Features”...
Page 185: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 3. Press and release the memory S (SET) button located Easy Entry/Exit Seat on the driver’s door. This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the 4.
Page 186: To Open And Close The Hood
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE driving position when the key is placed into the TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ignition, and turned out of the LOCK position toward To open the hood, two latches must be released. the ACC/ON position.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 2. Reach under the hood from outside the vehicle, move CAUTION! the safety latch to the left and lift the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
Page 188: Lights
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is Headlight Switch on the parking lights, taillights, license plate The headlight switch is located on the left side of the light and instrument panel lights are also instrument panel, next to the steering wheel.
Page 189: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Headlights On Automatically With Wipers CAUTION! If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights, it also has this customer-programmable feature. When Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, your headlights are in the automatic mode and the steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the engine is running, they will automatically turn on when lenses.
Page 190: Smartbeam™ - If Equipped
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: When your headlights come on during the To Activate daytime, the instrument panel lights will automatically 1. Enable the Automatic High Beams. Refer to “Elec- dim to the lower nighttime intensity. Refer to “Lights” in tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer- this section for further information.
Page 191: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 2. Push back on the multifunction lever once again to Headlight Delay reactivate the system. To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a headlight delay that will leave the headlights on for NOTE: Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and approximately 90 seconds.
Page 192: Fog Lights - If Equipped
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lights — If Equipped The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights The fog lights are turned on by rotating the headlight are on or when the vehicle headlights are on low beam. switch to the parking light or headlight position and An indicator light located in the instrument cluster will pushing in the headlight rotary control.
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be regulated by rotating the dimmer control up (brighter) or down (dimmer). When the headlights are on you can supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom- eter, radio, overhead console, rear full center console cubby bin (if equipped) and lighted cupholders (if equipped) by rotating the control to its farthest position...
Page 194: Lights-On Reminder
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lights-On Reminder NOTE: Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when Front Map/Reading Lights the driver’s door is opened.
Page 195: Ambient Light
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either Ambient Light side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light time visibility.
Page 196: Multifunction Lever
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows steering column. on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 197: High/Low Beam Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel to switch the headlights to high beam. Pulling the multifunction back toward the steering wheel will turn the low beams back on, or shut the high beams off. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
Page 198: Windshield Wiper Operation
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper the windshield wiper blades from returning to the operation.
Page 199: Windshield Washer Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Windshield Washer Operation To use the washer, push on the end of the lever (toward the steering wheel) and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
Page 200: Mist
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer the off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the cycles, then turn off.
Page 201: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 • The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped This feature senses moisture on the windshield and when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind- automatically activates the wipers for the driver.
Page 202: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward is greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside tem- (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the perature is greater than 32°F (0°C).
Page 203: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To tilt the steering column, move the lever up or down as — IF EQUIPPED desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull This feature allows you to tilt the steering column the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as upward or downward.
Page 204: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The heated steering wheel switch is located on the switch WARNING! bank below the climate controls. Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Press the switch to turn on the heated Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- steering wheel.
Page 205: Electronic Speed Control
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the WARNING! right side of the steering wheel. • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion, or other physical conditions must exer- cise care when using the steering wheel heater.
Page 206: To Activate
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control To Set A Desired Speed System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button vehicle set speed.
Page 207: To Resume Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 To Resume Speed decrease until the button is released. Release the button To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed button and release.
Page 208: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed EQUIPPED Control. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling WARNING! on highways and major roadways.
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The ACC system: • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience − Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming ve- system. It is not a substitute for active driving hicles, and stationary objects (e.g., a stopped ve- involvement.
Page 210: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Cruise Control system has two control modes: WARNING! • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an You should switch off the ACC system: appropriate distance between vehicles. • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, •...
Page 211: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise Control. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) You can only activate ACC if the vehicle speed is above 20 mph (32 km/h). When the system is turned on and in the READY state, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) dis- plays “Adaptive Cruise Ready.”...
Page 212: To Activate
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following To Activate conditions: Push and release the ON/OFF button. The ACC menu in the EVIC displays “Adaptive Cruise Ready.” • When in Four-Wheel Drive Low. •...
Page 213: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 WARNING! Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could acciden- tally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the system off when you are not using To Set A Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the...
Page 214: To Cancel
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will not be controlling the distance be- To Cancel tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle The system will disable ACC without erasing the speed will only be determined by the position of the memory if: accelerator pedal.
Page 215: To Turn Off
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 • You switch to Four-Wheel Drive Low. To Resume Speed Press the RES + button and release. Then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the last set speed. NOTE: You can resume ACC from a minimum of 20 mph (32 km/h).
Page 216: To Vary The Speed Setting
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Vary The Speed Setting Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 mph While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by (1.6 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of pressing and holding the RES + button.
Page 217: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 Setting The Following Distance In ACC The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between 3 (long), 2 (me- dium), and 1 (short). Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE same lane, the EVIC displays the “Sensed Vehicle Indi- cator” icon, and the system adjusts vehicle speed auto- matically to maintain the distance setting, regardless of the set speed. The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until: •...
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how- The ACC Systems provides Overtake Aid when passing ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if on the left hand side only. When driving with ACC necessary.
Page 220: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ACC SET The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings. The − When ACC is set, the set speed will display. EVIC is located in the upper part of the instrument cluster between the speedometer and the tachometer.
Page 221: Display Warnings And Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 The ACC screen will display once again if any ACC Display Warnings And Maintenance activity occurs, which may include any of the following: “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning • Set Speed Change The ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”...
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” message NOTE: If the ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of can sometimes be displayed while driving in highly Vehicle” warning is active Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise reflective areas (i.e.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 • If the sensor is damaged due to a collision, see your • Installing a snow plow, front-end protector, an after- authorized dealer for service. market grille or modifying the grille is not recom- mended.
Page 224: Precautions While Driving With Acc
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service ACC Warning Precautions While Driving With ACC If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates issues.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 ACC may occasionally provide braking and/or a driver alert that you consider unnecessary. This may be the systems response to signs, guardrails, and other station- ary objects in a curve. This may also occur at the base of steep hills.
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using ACC On Hills Lane Changing When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic lane in which you are traveling.
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 Narrow Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane. There will not be suffi- cient distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 228: General Information
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Stationary Objects And Vehicles General Information ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations Classification Specifications: where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and 47 C.F.R.
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 To Vary The Speed Setting WARNING! There are two ways to change the set speed: In the normal Cruise Control mode, the system will • Use the accelerator pedal to adjust the vehicle to the not react to vehicles ahead.
Page 230: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped Press the RES + button and then remove your foot from Forward Collision Warning (FCW) warns the driver of a the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the last set potential collision with the vehicle in front of you and speed.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 When entering or driving in a curve, the FCW alerts may NOTE: • The minimum speed for FCW activation is 10 mph be triggered on objects other than vehicles such as guard rails or sign posts based on the course prediction. This is (16 km/h).
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Changing FCW Status The FCW feature can be set to far, set to near or turned off in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- formation.
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system the system to warn you of a possible collision with the from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle vehicle in front of you when you are much closer.
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • FCW will not react to irrelevant objects such as over- NOTE: In the “Off” setting FCW OFF will be displayed in the EVIC. head objects, ground reflections, objects not in the path of the car, stationary objects that are far away, oncom- ing traffic, or leading vehicles with the same or higher rate of speed.
Page 235: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Service FCW Warning PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC EQUIPPED Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates there is an The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual internal system fault.
Page 236: Parksense Sensors
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense Sensors The ParkSense Warning Display is located in the Instru- The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ ment cluster’s EVIC display. It provides both visual and bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is audible warnings to indicate the distance between the within the sensors’...
Page 237: Parksense Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 ParkSense Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status. Park Assist System OFF Park Assist System ON...
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone...
Page 240: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 241: Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- detected a faulted condition, the EVIC will display the derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” or the “SERVICE tion. When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the PARK ASSIST SYSTEM”...
Page 242: Parksense System Usage Precautions
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • ParkSense , when on, will MUTE the radio when it is ParkSense System Usage Precautions sounding a tone. NOTE: • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, • Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense system operat- not to scratch or damage them.
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 • On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, ParkSense WARNING! should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowered • Drivers must be careful when backing up even or open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE. A lowered tailgate could provide a false indication that when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sys- an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
Page 244: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF WARNING! (Continued) EQUIPPED • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear System, it is strongly recommended that the ball Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever...
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width that will help indicate the distance to the rear of the of the vehicle while a dashed center-line will indicate the vehicle. The following table shows the approximate center of the vehicle to assist with aligning to a hitch/ distances for each zone: receiver.
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should only Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always be used as a parking aid. The ParkView camera is check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to unable to view every obstacle or object in your check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, ob-...
Page 247: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 Turning ParkView On Or Off — With OVERHEAD CONSOLE Navigation/Multimedia Radio The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door 1. Press the “menu” hard-key. Opener (HomeLink ), power liftgate and power sunroof 2.
Page 248: Front Map/Reading Lights
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Map/Reading Lights To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is the console.
Page 249: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 The HomeLink buttons, located on either the overhead console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ- ent HomeLink channels. The HomeLink indicator is located above the center button. Sunglass Bin Door GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems.
Page 250: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink system.
Page 251: Programming A Rolling Code
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 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 252 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next button you want to program and the hand-held transmit- step after the LEARN button has been pressed. ter button.
Page 253: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi- the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not cator light. The Homelink indicator will flash slowly release the button.
Page 254: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to follow these steps: time-out in the same manner.
Page 255: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 4. Watch for the HomeLink indicator to change flash Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases.
Page 256: Security
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Security Troubleshooting Tips It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here in your vehicle. are some of the most common solutions: •...
Page 257: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 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 258: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in visors on the overhead console. the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 259: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 Opening Sunroof — Express position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express second and the sunroof will open automatically from any Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop position.
Page 260: Venting Sunroof - Express
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) is in certain pressed. open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with Venting Sunroof —...
Page 261: Sunroof Fully Closed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power sunroof the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position, while switch will remain active for up to approximately ten the outlets labeled with a “battery” are connected directly minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK to the battery and powered at all times.
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Im- In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power proper use of the power outlet can cause damage not outlet located in the lower storage area of the front center covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 If your vehicle is equipped with a rear full center console, The rear cargo power outlet is located in the right rear there is also a power outlet located in the lower storage cargo area.
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The rear cargo power outlet can be switched to “battery” powered all the time by switching the power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse in the fuse panel. Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 —...
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 266: Power Inverter - If Equipped
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electron- ics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 The power inverter is designed with built-in overload NOTE: When the power inverter switch is pressed, protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, there will be a delay of approximately one second before the power inverter will automatically shut down.
Page 268: Cupholders
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS Rear Cupholders Front Seat Cupholders Rear Center Arm Rest Cupholders — If Equipped There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers located in the center console. located in the fold-down center armrest.
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 Rear Full Console Cupholders — If Equipped The rear full console cupholders are equipped with a There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear located in the front of the rear full console.
Page 270: Storage
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Mini Console Cupholders — If Equipped STORAGE There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers Glove Compartment located in the front of the rear mini console. The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel.
Page 271: Door Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 Door Storage Front Center Console Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy The front center console contains both an upper and a access. lower storage area. Door Panel Storage Storage Compartment...
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the the small latch located on the lid. lower storage compartment. Storage Compartment Latches Lower Storage Compartment...
Page 273: Rear Full Center Console (If Equipped)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 Rear Full Center Console (If Equipped) The rear full center console contains both an upper and a lower storage area. Upper Storage Compartment Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the lower storage compartment.
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Lower storage compartment light is always on The upper storage compartment may also be lifted for- with ignition in the ON/RUN position. ward. Push in the release button located on the back of the lid.
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 Storage Compartment Rear Push Button Lower Storage Compartment When lifted forward there is access to the lower storage compartment.
Page 276: Rear Mini Center Console (If Equipped)
274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Open storage areas, or cubby bins with removable liners, are located rearward of the cupholders and in the lower front of the console. Console Cubby Bin CARGO AREA FEATURES Rechargeable Flashlight Console Cubby Bins The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the left side of Rear Mini Center Console (If Equipped) the cargo area.
Page 277: Cargo Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 bulbs and is powered by rechargeable lithium batteries that recharge when snapped back into place. Press in on the flashlight to release it. Three-Press Switch Cargo Storage There is a removable storage bin located on the left side of the rear cargo area.
Page 278: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped WARNING! NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or cause injury.
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits • To help protect against personal injury, passengers described on the label attached to the left door or should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The left door center pillar.
Page 280: Rear Window Features
278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent for intermittent operation and to the Rear Window Wiper/Washer second detent for continuous rear wiper operation. The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch Rotating the center portion upward once more will located on the control lever.
Page 281: Rear Window Defroster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned CAUTION! OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” position. Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: Rear Window Defroster •...
Page 282: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
Page 283: Deploying The Crossbars
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 Deploying the Crossbars Remove the crossbar from the stowed position by sliding Starting with one crossbar, completely loosen the thumb the crossbar towards the center of the roof. Repeat with screws at both ends of the crossbar. crossbar on the opposite side.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Position the crossbars across the roof making sure the CAUTION! letters on the crossbars align with the matching letters on Be careful when handling the crossbars to prevent the side rail. damage to the vehicle. Starting with one crossbar, bend down the pivot supports at each end.
Page 285: Stowing The Crossbars
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 crossbar is fully deployed with the crossbar pushed as far into the slot as possible. Once the crossbar is in place, tighten both thumb screws completely. Deployed Crossbars Stowing the Crossbars Starting with one crossbar, completely loosen the thumb screws at both ends.
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Then, position the crossbar along the correct side rail. CAUTION! Make sure the letters on the crossbar align with the Be careful when handling the crossbars to prevent matching letters on the side rail. damage to the vehicle.
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 Slide the crossbar outward, away from the center of the Once the driver’s side crossbar is in place, tighten the roof. The crossbar will nest fully within the side rail. thumb screws completely. Crossbar to Side Rail Tightening Crossbar...
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If any metallic object is placed over the satellite radio Repeat the procedure to stow the second crossbar on the opposite side. antenna (if equipped), you may experience interrup- tion of satellite radio reception. CAUTION! •...
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Load should always be secured to cross bars first, • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care- with tie down loops used as additional securing fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the points if needed.
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System ..318 Instrument Panel Features ....293 ▫ Fuel Economy ..... . 319 Instrument Cluster .
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Turn Menu Off ..... . 323 ▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD And MP3 Audio Play .
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 ▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) ▫ Single Video Screen ....368 — If Equipped ..... . 360 ▫...
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Replacing The Batteries ....385 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones ..403 ▫ Unwired Stereo Headphone Lifetime Climate Controls .
Page 295: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Lower Switch Bank 11 — Headlight Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Hazard Switch 12 — Hood Release 3 — Radio 8 — Storage Bin 13 —...
Page 296: Instrument Cluster
294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 297: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System 1. Tachometer (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 does not come on when turning the key from OFF to WARNING! ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the light after operating conditions.
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL system. If this light remains on after several ignition 5. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles Light — If Equipped (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the trol (ESC) is off.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the 10. High Beam Indicator ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have This light indicates that the headlights are on high the light inspected by an authorized dealer. beam.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, 14. 4 LOW then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was the four-wheel drive LOW mode.
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 17. Fuel Door Reminder 20. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the Amber Telltale Area vehicle where the fuel door is located. This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable amber caution telltales.
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has anti-lock brake system reservoir.
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System 23. TOW/HAUL (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force The TOW HAUL button is located on the Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the center stack upper switch bank.
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 25. Temperature Gauge WARNING! The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
Page 307: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER The EVIC consists of the following: (EVIC) • System Status The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, ACC (if equipped), Vehicle Speed, Trip Info, Tire PSI, Vehicle Info, Messages, Units, System Setup, Turn Menu Off) and sub-menus.
Page 309: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 BACK Button messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn- Press the BACK button to scroll back to a ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall previous menu or sub-menu. into several categories: •...
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL of this message type are Turn Signal On (if a turn signal When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays is left on) and Lights On (if driver leaves the vehicle). the following messages: • Unstored Messages Until RUN •...
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 • Left front turn signal lamp out • Normal Cruise Ready — When Adaptive Cruise Con- trol (ACC) system is turned off and Normal (Fixed • Right front turn signal lamp out Speed) Cruise Control mode is available. Refer to •...
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ACC Cancelled — To disable the ACC system. Refer to • Brake — If the ACC system predicts that its maximum “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding braking level is not sufficient to maintain the set The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 • Ignition or Accessory On that limits functionality. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of • Ignition or Accessory On Lights On Your Vehicle” (if equipped). • Oil temp high Speed may be limited •...
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Remote start active — Insert Key and Turn to Run • Automatic high beams off • Memory 1 profile set • Service All Wheel Drive System • Memory 2 profile set • All Wheel Drive System in neutral •...
Page 315: Evic White Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 • Electronic Speed Control SET EVIC White Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- This light will turn on when the electronic tales. These telltales include: speed control is SET. For further information, refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Forward Collision Warning (FCW) OFF momentarily until the over temperature condition no This light warns the driver of a potential colli- longer exists. Once driving conditions are safe, then pull sion with the vehicle in front and prompts the over and let vehicle idle.
Page 317: Evic Amber Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 • Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator EVIC Amber Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- This light will turn on to indicate the wind- tales. These telltales include: shield washer fluid is low. •...
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Liftgate Ajar the charging system light remains on, it means that the This light will turn on to indicate that liftgate vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging may be ajar. system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho- rized dealer.
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 If the light remains lit with the engine running, your If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an autho- stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, rized dealer for service as soon as possible.
Page 320: Engine Oil Change Indicator System
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Oil Change Indicator System CAUTION! Oil Change Due Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause indicator system. The “Oil Change Due” message will severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
Page 321: Fuel Economy
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go Fuel Economy Press and release the UP/DOWN buttons until one of the 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition to following Fuel Economy Functions displays in the EVIC: the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.) •...
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL (MDS) (if equipped) allows the engine to operate on four Distance To Empty (DTE) cylinders, or if you are driving in a fuel efficient manner. Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level.
Page 323: Vehicle Speed
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 Vehicle Speed Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all the This feature allows you to monitor your vehicle speed on Trip Computer functions. The Trip Functions mode dis- the EVIC display, press and release the SELECT button to plays the following information: change the units of measure between in MPH or km/h.
Page 324: Vehicle Info
322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Units Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Units” Info” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button.
Page 325: Messages
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 Messages # NOTE: The system will display the last known outside Select from Main Menu using the UP or DOWN buttons. temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to This feature shows the number of stored warning mes- be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- sages (in the # place holder).
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free from large metallic objects such as buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, etc. Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map.
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 3. Press the DOWN button until the “Compass Variance” 1. Turn ON the ignition switch. message is displayed in the EVIC, then press the SELECT 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup button.
Page 328: Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Customer-Programmable Features Italian (Italiano), German (Deutsch), and Dutch (Neder- (System Setup) lands). Then, as you continue, the information will dis- Personal Settings allows you to set and recall features play in the selected language. when the transmission is in PARK. If the transmission is Nav–Turn By Turn out of PARK or the vehicle begins moving, a warning When this feature is selected, the navigation system...
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 feature showing the system has been activated, or the all doors will unlock no matter which passive entry check-mark is removed showing the system has been equipped door handle is grasped. If Driver Door 1st Press deactivated.
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL button a check-mark appears next to the feature showing Horn With Remote Lock the system has been activated or the check-mark is When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will removed showing the system has been deactivated. Refer occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 Flash Lamps With Lock Headlamps With Wipers When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn (Available with Automatic Headlamps Only) signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is with the RKE transmitter.
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Easy Entry/Exit Seat REVERSE position. The mirrors will move back to their (Available with Memory Seat Only) previous position when the transmission is shifted out of This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to REVERSE. To make your selection, press and release the enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the vehicle.
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 Illuminated Approach Display ECO Symbol — If Equipped When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate The “ECO” message is located in the Compass/ and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors Temperature display;...
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Gauge Glow Rings Intermittent Wiper — If Equipped The gauge glow rings that illuminate the tachometer and When this feature is selected, the system will automatically speedometer in the instrument cluster can be turned on activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the or off.
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 alert in the outside mirrors as well as an audible alert of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when the turn signal is on. When “Blind Spot: Off” is when you are much closer. This allows for a more selected the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is deacti- dynamic driving experience.
Page 336: System Status
334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the Calibrate Compass setting, showing that the setting has been selected. Refer Refer to “Compass Display” for more information. to “Rear Park Assist System” in “Understanding The Compass Variance Features Of Your Vehicle”...
Page 337: Media Center 730N/430/430N
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • Your system can be set to display pressure units in PSI, kPa, or BAR. MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/ RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate.
Page 338: Media Center 130 (Sales Code Res)
336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC side of the radio faceplate. position to operate the radio.
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 SEEK Buttons 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch knob to save time change.
Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second AM/FM Button time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the SET/RND Button —...
Page 341: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact pressing the pushbutton twice.
Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on CAUTION! convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs SEEK Button only. The use of other sized discs may damage the Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the CD player mechanism.
Page 343: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 AM/FM Button Supported Media (Disc Types) Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Random Play.
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL a number instead. With a maximum number of files, Supported MP3 File Formats exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this sion as MP3 files.
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification quency (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,...
Page 346: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which (SALES CODE RES+RSC) allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s side of the radio faceplate.
Page 347: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or another selection.
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes (if equipped).
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 INFO Button Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUSIC TYPE Button Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Information Inform mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button Jazz Jazz or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five News News seconds will allow the program format type to be se-...
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 SETUP Button Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between Top 40 Top 40 the following items: Weather Weather • Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon you to set the clock.
Page 352: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory Buttons 1 - 6 When you are receiving a station that you wish to These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM button.
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 Inserting Compact Disc(s) CAUTION! (Continued) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into away and jam the player mechanism.
Page 354: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning Random Play.
Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. character extension) When reading discs recorded using formats other than •...
Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the supported. following table are supported. In addition, variable bit Playback of MP3 Files rates (VBR) are also supported.
Page 357: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a time priority mode. single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or before writing to the disc.
Page 358: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the System Activation AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you down. may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory-installed satellite TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) radio system in your vehicle.
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly ESN/SID Access on or above the antenna. With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll Reception Quality...
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia INFO Button (Satellite) Mode Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or able).
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button.
Page 362: Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - If Equipped
360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be button number will display. plugged into the USB port, located in the center console. Buttons 1 - 6 iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you and iPhone devices.
Page 363: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device be routed through without damaging the cable when Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external closing the lid. A factory cut out space for the cable to be USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port routed may be located in the base of the center console on which is located in the center console.
Page 364: Using This Feature
362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Second Row USB Charging Port NOTE: If the device battery to be charged is completely The second row USB connector port can be used for depleted, it may take awhile to charge. charging purposes only. Use the connection cable to Using This Feature connect an iPod or external USB device to the vehicle’s By using iPod cable or external USB device to connect to...
Page 365: Play Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 • Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one on the radio faceplate or press the VR button and say USB or Switch to USB . Once in the iPod /USB/MP3 click, will jump to the previous track in the list or control mode, audio tracks (if available from audio press the VR button and say Previous Track device) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system.
Page 366: List Or Browse Mode
364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • While a track is playing, press the INFO button to see • RND button (available on sales code RES radio only): the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and for that track.
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 • Preset 5 – Audiobooks press the TUNE control knob to select and start playing the track. Turning the TUNE control knob • Preset 6 – Podcasts fast will scroll through the list faster. During fast •...
Page 368: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is WARNING! another shortcut button to the genre listing on your audio device. Do not plug in or remove the iPod or external USB device while driving. Failure to follow this warning CAUTION! could result in an accident.
Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Play Mode Next Track When switched to BTSA mode, some audio devices can Use the SEEK UP button, or press the VR button on the start playing music over the vehicle’s audio system, but radio and say “Next Track” to jump to the next track some devices require the music to be initiated on the music on your cellular phone.
Page 370: Uconnect™ Multimedia Video Entertainment
368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • With the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position, UCONNECT™ MULTIMEDIA VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED turn the radio on by pushing the ON/OFF Volume Control knob. Getting Started • When the Video Screen are open and a DVD is inserted •...
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 Press the LOAD button then corresponding number (1–6) where the DVD is to be loaded (Non-Touch-Screen). 2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and displays the menu screen or starts playing the first track.
Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES 3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in the Controls. If a channel list appears on the right side of the MEDIA column.
Page 373: Play Video Games
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 NOTE: Play Video Games • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC input jacks located on the back of the center console. tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™ jacks: NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the vehicle’s Power Inverter.
Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then touch AUX 1 in the VES column. To exit press the back arrow soft-key at the top of 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. the screen.
Page 376: Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1
374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 2. Using The Remote Control 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control and the Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is playing then only a small banner will appear on the bottom of the screen.
Page 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. choose an audio source.
Page 378: Important Notes For Single Video Screen System
376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Important Notes For Single Video Screen System Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio • VES™ is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD hard-key on the simultaneously. radio faceplate (Touch-Screen).
Page 379 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
Page 380 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in NOTE: • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA the MEDIA column. To exit touch the back arrow at the top left of the screen.
Page 381: Remote Control
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 Remote Control Controls And Indicators 1. Power – Turns the screen and wireless headphone transmitter for the selected Channel on or off. To hear audio while the screen is closed, press the Power button to turn the headphone transmitter on. 2.
Page 382 380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Channel/Screen Selector Switch - Indicates which 7. MENU – Press to return to the main menu of a DVD channel is being controlled by the remote control. When disc, to select a satellite audio or video channel from the the selector switch is in the Channel 1 position, the Station list, or select playback modes (SCAN/RANDOM remote controls the functionality of screen Channel 1...
Page 383: Remote Control Storage
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 12. SLOW – Press to slow playback of a DVD disc. Press – In radio modes, press to seek to the previous play ( ) to resume normal play. tunable station. In disc modes, press and hold to fast rewind through the current audio track or video chapter.
Page 384: Locking The Remote Control
382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • To disable the Remote Control from making any two retaining clips first, and then rotate the remote back up into the other two retaining clips until it snaps back changes, press the Video Lock button on the DVD into position.
Page 385: Headphones Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 Headphones Operation The headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. Front seat occupants receive some headphone audio coverage to allow them to adjust the headphone volume for the young rear seat occupants that may not be able to do so for themselves.
Page 386: Controls
384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • When both switches are on Channel 2, the Remote is Controls The headphone power indicator and controls are located controlling Channel 2 and the headphones are tuned on the right ear cup. to the audio of the VES™ Channel 2. NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before 2.
Page 387: Replacing The Batteries
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 Replacing The Batteries How Long Does The Coverage Last? This warranty lasts Each set of headphones requires two AAA batteries for as long as you own the Product. operation. To replace the batteries: What Does This Warranty Cover? Except as specified •...
Page 388: System Information
386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NATURE WHATSOEVER. Some states and jurisdictions You may register your Unwired wireless headphones may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or online at www.unwiredtechnology.com or by phone at consequential damages, so the above limitation may not 1-888-293-3332.
Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 changed to a mode that is different from the VES™ Information Mode Display selected radio mode. When shared, the radio has priority over the VES™ or all radio modes (FM, AM, and SAT). The VES™ has the ability to switch tuner (AM/FM), SEEK, SCAN, TUNE, and recall presets in radio modes as long as it is not in shared mode.
Page 390 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Channel 2 Shared Status Numeric Keypad Menu 6. Channel 2 Audio Only/Mute 7. Channel 1 ENTER Button Action 8. Channel 2 ENTER Button Action 9. Clock 10. Video Lock 11. Not Available / Error 12.
Page 391 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 When the display for either Channel 1 or Channel 2 Station List Menu shows DIRECT TUNE, pressing the remote control’s ENTER button activates a numeric keypad menu. This screen makes it easy to enter a specific tuner frequency, satellite channel, or track number.
Page 392 390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Disc Menu Display Settings Disc Menu For CDs Video Screen Display Settings When listening to a CD Audio or CD Data disc, pressing When watching a video source (DVD Video with the disc the remote control’s MENU button displays a list of all in Play mode, Aux Video, SIRIUS Backseat TV™, etc.), commands which control playback of the disc.
Page 393 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 • Close the video screen. settings are already set for optimum viewing, so there is no need to change these settings under normal circum- • To change the current audio mode, press the remote stances. control’s MODE button.
Page 394 392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Disc Formats DVD Audio Support The VES™ DVD player is capable of playing the follow- When a DVD-Audio disc is inserted in the VES™ DVD ing types of discs (12 mm or 8 mm diameter): player, the DVD-Audio title on the disc is played by •...
Page 395 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 • Mixed media recordable DVD formats will only play If you record a disc using a personal computer, there may be cases where the VES™ DVD player may not be able to the Video_TS portion of the disc. play some or the entire disc, even if it is recorded in a If you are still having trouble writing a disc that is compatible format and is playable on other players.
Page 396 394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The DVD player always uses the file extension to • If you are creating your own files, the recommended determine the audio format, so MP3 files must always fixed bit rate for MP3 files is between 96 and 192Kbps end with the extension .mp3 or .MP3 and WMA and the recommended fixed bit rate for WMA files is files must always end with the extension .wma or...
Page 397 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 and the disc is automatically ejected. A dirty, damaged, or Display incompatible disc format are all potential causes for a Other Language Setup Disc Error message. If a disc has a damaged track which results in audible or visible errors that persists for 2.0 seconds, the DVD player will attempt to continue playing the disc by skipping forward 1.0 to 3.0 seconds at a time.
Page 398 396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • When the entire four-digit code is entered, press the All of the Language settings have a special Other setting to accommodate languages other than Japanese or Eng- remote control’s ENTER button. If the language code lish.
Page 399 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 them where lower numbers are designated for all audi- The default rating is Level 8 (play all discs without a ences and higher numbers are designated for more adult password) and the default password is 0000. audiences.
Page 400 398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • After the four-digit password is entered, press the To set the password, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: remote control’s ENTER button. If the password is correct, the set password screen is displayed. •...
Page 401 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 To set the rating, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: • Using the remote control’s Left and Right cursor buttons, select the Rating tab. • Highlight Change Rating , and then press the remote control’s ENTER button.
Page 402: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Using the remote control’s Up and Down cursor General Information buttons, select the new rating level, and then press the This system complies with Part 15 of the FCC Operation remote control’s ENTER button to accept the change. is subject to the following two conditions: Product Agreement 1.
Page 403: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ CD/HDD/AUX/VES, etc.). The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand control is different depending on which mode you are in.
Page 404: Cd Player
402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once precautions: will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the 1.
Page 405: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- CLIMATE CONTROLS lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective The air conditioning and heating system is designed to coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) make you comfortable in all types of weather.
Page 406 404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The ATC system automatically maintains the interior 1. A/C Button comfort level desired by the driver and passenger. Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning (A/C) setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode.
Page 407 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 6. Right Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display 10. Auto Temperature Control Button This display shows the temperature setting for the right Controls airflow temperature, distribution, volume, and front seat occupant. the amount of air recirculation automatically. Press and release to select.
Page 408 406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 14. SYNC Button Automatic Operation Press and release to control the temperature setting for 1. Press the AUTO button on the Automatic Temperature both zones from the driver temperature control. Control (ATC) Panel. 15. Driver Temperature Control Down Button 2.
Page 409 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 • The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric There are seven fixed blower speeds. units by selecting the US/M customer-programmable Use the outer dial control to regulate feature. Refer to the “Electronic Vehicle Information the amount of air forced through the Center (EVIC) —...
Page 410 408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Panel Mode Mix Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Air comes from the floor, defrost and side window Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to demist outlets. This mode works best in cold or direct the flow of air.
Page 411 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 Air Conditioning (A/C) Recirculation Control The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator When outside air contains smoke, odors, or to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, system.
Page 412: Rear Climate Control - If Equipped
410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Climate Control — If Equipped The Rear Climate Control system has floor air outlets, and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position. The unit provides warm or cool air through the floor and upper outlets. The rear blower and temperature controls for the rear seat passengers are located in the headliner, near the center of the vehicle.
Page 413 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 411 Only when the Rear Control Icon is illuminated do the Rear Temperature Control second row seat occupants have control of the rear Only when the Rear Control Icon is illuminated do the blower speed. second row seat occupants have control of the rear mode control knob.
Page 414: Operating Tips
412 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bi-Level Mode turning the air conditioning (pressing the A/C button) on Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the will clear the fog. Adjust the temperature control, air floor outlets. direction, and blower speed to maintain comfort. NOTE: In many temperature positions, the BI-LEVEL As the temperature gets colder, it may be necessary to mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head-...
Page 415 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 413 Summer Operation Winter Operation When operating the system during the winter months, NOTE: In some cases during high temperature trailer make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the tow operation the Air Conditioning system performance windshield, is free of ice, slush, snow, or other may be reduced.
Page 416: Operating Tips Chart
414 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart...
Page 417: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....420 Automatic Transmission ....426 ▫...
Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ After Driving Off-Road ....458 All-Wheel Drive Operation ....448 ▫...
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 ▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..468 Tires — General Information ... . . 485 ▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ... . . 471 ▫...
Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Replacement Tires ....493 ▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ..509 ▫...
Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 ▫ Replacement Parts ....516 ▫ Towing Requirements ....531 ▫...
Page 422: Starting Procedures
420 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if do not leave Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat ON/RUN mode.
Page 423: Keyless Enter-N-Go - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated CAUTION! (Continued) Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage is at idle speed.
Page 424: Normal Starting
422 STARTING AND OPERATING Installing And Removing The ENGINE NOTE: The ENGINE START/STOP button should only START/STOP Button be removed or inserted with the ignition in the LOCK position (OFF position for Keyless Enter-N-Go). Installing The Button Normal Starting 1. Remove the key fob from the ignition switch. Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button 2.
Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN START/STOP Button (engine not running) position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 1.
Page 426: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or 29°C)
424 STARTING AND OPERATING • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time If Engine Fails To Start to change the ignition switch to the RUN position WARNING! (EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE RUN”), • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time •...
Page 427: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 Clearing A Flooded Engine release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this If the engine fails to start after you have followed the occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition “Normal Starting”...
Page 428: Automatic Transmission
426 STARTING AND OPERATING The engine block heater cord is located: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION • 3.6L Engine – coiled and strapped to the engine oil CAUTION! dipstick tube. Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- • 5.7L Engine – bundled and fastened to the injector ing precautions are not observed: harness.
Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is number of reasons.
Page 430: Key Ignition Park Interlock
428 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK Interlock (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than position unless the brakes are applied.
Page 431: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 429 The electronically-controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers).
Page 432 430 STARTING AND OPERATING PARK WARNING! This range supplements the parking brake by locking the • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion. the parking brake.
Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, idle speed.
Page 434 432 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a position to the ON/RUN position, and also press number of reasons.
Page 435 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever WARNING! will not move out of PARK. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the REVERSE ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
Page 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE Transmission Limp Home Mode This range should be used for most city and highway Transmission function is monitored electronically for driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 437 STARTING AND OPERATING 435 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position. Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows the 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. driver to limit the highest available gear when the shift 5.
Page 438: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (5.7L Engine) - If Equipped
436 STARTING AND OPERATING To exit ERS mode, simply press and hold the shift lever to Overdrive Operation the right (+) until “D” is once again displayed in the shift The automatic transmission includes an electronically lever position indicator in the instrument cluster. controlled Overdrive (fifth gear).
Page 439: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 437 The electronically-controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers).
Page 440 438 STARTING AND OPERATING PARK WARNING! This range supplements the parking brake by locking the • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion. the parking brake.
Page 441 STARTING AND OPERATING 439 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, idle speed.
Page 442 440 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a position to the ON/RUN position, and also press number of reasons.
Page 443 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever WARNING! will not move out of PARK. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the REVERSE ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
Page 444 442 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE these conditions, using a lower gear range will improve This range should be used for most city and highway performance and extend transmission life by reducing driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- excessive shifting and heat buildup. shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 445 STARTING AND OPERATING 443 Downshifting the transmission to the lowest possible Transmission Limp Home Mode gear (when climbing a grade), or shifting to NEUTRAL Transmission function is monitored electronically for (when stopped in heavy traffic) can help to reduce this abnormal conditions.
Page 446 444 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. the transmission into 3 (third gear), the transmission will never shift above third gear, but will shift down into 5. Restart the engine. second and first gear normally. 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no Use of ERS (or TOW/HAUL mode) also enables an longer detected, the transmission will return to normal additional underdrive gear which is not normally used...
Page 447 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 gear as the top available gear. Once in ERS mode, tapping shift lever to the left (-). The transmission will shift to the the shift lever to the left (-) or right (+) will change the top range from which the vehicle can best be slowed down.
Page 448 446 STARTING AND OPERATING When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the TOW/HAUL switch to select TOW/ HAUL mode. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting.
Page 449 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 Torque Converter Clutch speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been engaged, it may seem as if the transmission is not included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. shifting properly when cold.
Page 450: Starting And Operating All-Wheel Drive Operation
448 STARTING AND OPERATING ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three-Position Switch) (5.7L Engine) – If Single-Speed Operating Instructions/Precautions Equipped (3.6L Engine) – If Equipped This is an electronic shift transfer case and it is operated This system contains a single-speed (HI range only) by the AWD Control Switch, which is located on the transfer case, which provides convenient full-time all- center console.
Page 451 STARTING AND OPERATING 449 This electronically shifted transfer case provides three When additional traction is required, the transfer case mode positions: LOW RANGE position can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together forcing the front and rear •...
Page 452 450 STARTING AND OPERATING “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- 3. The transfer case will not shift. derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- NOTE: Before retrying a selection, make certain that all tion. When you select a different transfer case position, the necessary requirements for selecting a new transfer the position indicator lights will do the following: case position have been met.
Page 453 STARTING AND OPERATING 451 Proper operation of all-wheel drive vehicles depends on WARNING! tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the Always engage the parking brake when powering transfer case.
Page 454: Shifting Procedure
452 STARTING AND OPERATING For additional information on the appropriate use of each towing behind another vehicle. Refer to “Recreational transfer case mode position, see the information below: Towing” in “Starting and Operating” for further information. AWD AUTO All-Wheel Drive Auto Range - This range sends power to Shifting Procedure the rear wheels.
Page 455 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 will flash until the transfer case completes the shift. 3. While still rolling, rotate the AWD control switch to When the shift is complete, the position indicator light the desired position. for the selected position will stop flashing and remain 4.
Page 456 454 STARTING AND OPERATING continuously while the original position indicator light is ON, until all requirements have been met. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON position for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable.
Page 457: On-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Your Instrument Panel” for further information. When To Use LOW Range – If Equipped When off-road driving, shift to LOW for additional ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS traction. This range should be limited to extreme situa- Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a tions such as deep snow, mud, or sand where additional narrower track to make them capable of performing in a...
Page 458 456 STARTING AND OPERATING and/or the flow rate is reduced. If you must cross CAUTION! flowing water avoid depths in excess of 9 in (23 cm). The flowing water can erode the streambed, causing your When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph vehicle to sink into deeper water.
Page 459: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand If you stall or begin to lose forward motion while In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional climbing a steep hill, allow your vehicle to come to a stop control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low and immediately apply the brakes.
Page 460: Traction Downhill
458 STARTING AND OPERATING Remember, never drive diagonally across a hill always After Driving Off-Road drive straight up or down. Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than does most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is If the wheels start to slip as you approach the crest of a always a good idea to check for damage.
Page 461: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 • Check for accumulations of plants or brush. These • If you experience unusual vibration after driving in things could be a fire hazard. They might hide damage mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and impacted material.
Page 462 460 STARTING AND OPERATING occurred, which caused an over temperature condition in CAUTION! the power steering system. You will lose power steering assistance momentarily until the over temperature con- Extreme steering maneuvers may cause the electri- dition no longer exists. Once driving conditions are safe, cally driven pump to reduce or stop power steering then pull over and let vehicle idle for a few moments assistance in order to prevent damage to the system.
Page 463: L Engine
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 5.7L Engine system. This noise should be considered normal, and it The standard power steering system will give you good does not in any way damage the steering system. vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability WARNING! in tight spaces.
Page 464: Multi-Displacement System (Mds) (If Equipped) - 5.7L Engine Only
462 STARTING AND OPERATING checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all pated.
Page 465 STARTING AND OPERATING 463 The foot operated parking brake is located below the When the parking brake is applied with the ignition lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully.
Page 466 464 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for do not leave Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or the parking brake. Always apply the parking ON/RUN mode.
Page 467: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 465 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) CAUTION! This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the under adverse braking conditions. The system controls parking brake released, a brake system malfunction hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up and is indicated.
Page 468: Traction Control System (Tcs)
466 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction Control System (TCS) Brake Assist System (BAS) The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine ing the rate and amount of brake application and then...
Page 469: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
STARTING AND OPERATING 467 Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle speed traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
Page 470: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
468 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle WARNING! path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match tions and driving conditions, influence the chance the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appro- that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 AUTO Range (All-Wheel Drive Models) Or WARNING! Two-Wheel Drive Models Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor This is the normal operating mode for ESC in AWD can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing AUTO range and in two-wheel drive vehicles.
Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would nor- with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or mally allow is required to gain traction.
Page 473: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 471 AWD AUTO range or NEUTRAL to AWD LOW range, applied to individual wheels to attempt to stop the trailer the ESC system will be in the “Partial Off” mode. from swaying. TSC is disabled when the ESC system is in the “Partial Off”...
Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING system will release brake pressure in proportion to the WARNING! amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in the intended direction of travel. There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than 8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, HSA Activation Criteria when the system will not activate and slight rolling...
Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the • If you use a trailer brake controller with your parking brake fully when leaving your vehicle. trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and Also, be certain to leave the transmission in PARK.
Page 476: Ready Alert Braking
474 STARTING AND OPERATING Ready Alert Braking ESC Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to Indicator Light reach full braking during emergency braking situations. The “ESC Malfunction Indicator Light” in the It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may instrument cluster will come on when the occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Page 477: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 475 traction and the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Malfunction Indicator Light” also flashes when TCS is Tire Markings active. If the “ESC Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible.
Page 478 476 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” ing the size designation.
Page 479 STARTING AND OPERATING 477 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 480 478 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 481: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 482: Tire Terminology And Definitions
480 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 the Cold Tire Inflation Pressure 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 483: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 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 484 482 STARTING AND OPERATING To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 3) tire size designed for your vehicle vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or spare tires.
Page 485 STARTING AND OPERATING 483 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of of your vehicle with varying seating configurations cargo and luggage load capacity.
Page 486 484 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 487: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 485 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 488: Tire Inflation Pressures
486 STARTING AND OPERATING stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to able steering response.
Page 489 STARTING AND OPERATING 487 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 490: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
488 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial-Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 491: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 489 vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. pattern. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip- the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the...
Page 492: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
490 STARTING AND OPERATING your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the WARNING! original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive more than Limited-Use Spare –...
Page 493: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 491 Tire Spinning WARNING! When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h). Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle WARNING! handling.
Page 494: Tread Wear Indicators
492 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
Page 495: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 493 Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously with oil, grease, and gasoline.
Page 496 494 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than capacity than what was originally equipped on that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations your vehicle.
Page 497: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) CAUTION! Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the against damage. following precautions: • Because of restricted traction device clearance be- •...
Page 498: Snow Tires
496 STARTING AND OPERATING Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what CAUTION! (Continued) was originally equipped with your vehicle and should • Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave- not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph ment.
Page 499: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 497 These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off-Road type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to main- tain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
Page 500 498 STARTING AND OPERATING the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will cold tire pressure. Once the low tire pressure warning has decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on been illuminated, the tire pressure must be increased to cold inflation tire pressure.
Page 501 STARTING AND OPERATING 499 be ON. In this situation, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring CAUTION! (Continued) Telltale Light” will turn OFF only after the tires have been • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap.
Page 502: Base System
500 STARTING AND OPERATING • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to regularly nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain check the tire pressure in all of your tires, and to maintain correct tire pressure using an accurate tire gauge, even the proper pressure.
Page 503 STARTING AND OPERATING 501 PRESSURE” message will display in the instrument “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off cluster for a minimum of five seconds, and an audible when the fault condition no longer exists. A system fault chime will be activated, when one or more of the four can occur by any of the following: active road tire pressures are low.
Page 504 502 STARTING AND OPERATING Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). In the event that displayed in the instrument cluster for a minimum of the matching full-size spare tire is swapped with a low five seconds, and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Tell- pressure road tire, the next ignition switch cycle will tale Light”...
Page 505: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 503 • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information. which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and a graphic displaying tire pressures Premium System –...
Page 506 504 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units The system will automatically update, the graphic dis- in PSI, kPa, or BAR. play of the pressure value(s) will stop “flashing,” and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received.
Page 507 STARTING AND OPERATING 505 NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units message will not be present, and a pressure value will be in PSI, kPa, or BAR. displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by any of the following: 1.
Page 508 506 STARTING AND OPERATING message is then followed by a graphic display, with Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” as long as none of pressure values still shown. This indicates the pressure road tires are below the low pressure warning thresh- values are still being received from the TPM Sensors but old.
Page 509: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 507 For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will General Information sound, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 510: Fuel Requirements
508 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS optimum performance. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit over 3.6L Engine – If Equipped regular gasoline in these engines. This engine is designed to meet all emis- sions regulations and provide excellent Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to fuel economy and performance when us-...
Page 511: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 509 Reformulated Gasoline CAUTION! Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are spe- line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- blends may result in starting and driveability prob- prove air quality.
Page 512: Mmt In Gasoline
510 STARTING AND OPERATING If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 MMT In Gasoline fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline •...
Page 513: Materials Added To Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 511 Materials Added To Fuel CAUTION! (Continued) All gasoline sold in the United States is required to • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to detergents or other additives is not needed under normal overheat.
Page 514: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
512 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper WARNING! maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mal conditions repaired promptly.
Page 515 STARTING AND OPERATING 513 the other sections of this manual for information on CAUTION! features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline-only powered vehicles. Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. E-85 Fuel Cap E-85 Badge...
Page 516: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
514 STARTING AND OPERATING Ethanol Fuel (E-85) When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and • you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less 15% unleaded gasoline. than 1/4 full •...
Page 517: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 515 • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully Starting compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C).
Page 518: Replacement Parts
516 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure The gas cap is located behind the locking fuel filler door, that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 519 STARTING AND OPERATING 517 Fuel Filler Door Release Switch Fuel Filler Cap 2. Open the fuel filler door, and remove the fuel filler cap.
Page 520 518 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near system could result from using an improper fuel the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the cap (gas cap).
Page 521: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 519 • Tighten the gas cap about one-quarter turn until you hear one click. This is an indication that the cap is properly tightened. • If the gas cap is not tighten properly, the MIL will come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled.
Page 522: Vehicle Loading
520 STARTING AND OPERATING in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the including driver, passengers, vehicle, options, trailer problem continues, the message will appear the next time tongue weight, and cargo.
Page 523 STARTING AND OPERATING 521 springs, tires, or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo components, sometimes specified by purchasers for in- loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight creased durability, does not necessarily increase the ve- values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a hicle’s GVWR.
Page 524: Trailer Towing
522 STARTING AND OPERATING until the specified weight limitations are met. Store the TRAILER TOWING heavier items down low and be sure that the weight is In this section you will find safety tips and information distributed equally. Stow all loose items securely before on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do driving.
Page 525 STARTING AND OPERATING 523 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) WARNING! The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo and trailer tongue If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) or weight.
Page 526 524 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Trailer Tongue Weight (TW) The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear The TW is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles by the trailer.
Page 527 STARTING AND OPERATING 525 Weight-Carrying Hitch When used in accordance with the manufacturers’ direc- A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue tions, it provides for a more level ride, offering more weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or consistent steering and brake control, thereby enhancing some other connecting point of the vehicle.
Page 528 526 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability, and brak- ing performance, and could result in a collision. • Weight-distributing hitch systems may not be compatible with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational Vehicle dealer for addi- tional information.
Page 529 STARTING AND OPERATING 527 With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect)
Page 530: Trailer Hitch Classification
528 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry trailers weighing over 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) with the Standards optional Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your authorized Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) dealer for package content.
Page 531: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 529 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ Model GCWR (Gross Com- Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer Tongue Model bined Wt. Rating) (Gross Trailer Wt.) Wt.
Page 532: Trailer And Tongue Weight
530 STARTING AND OPERATING If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) or more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing hitch to ensure stable handling of your vehicle. NOTE: Vehicles not factory equipped with trailer tow package are limited to 3,500 lbs (350 lbs tongue weight).
Page 533: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 531 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph options, must be considered as part of the total load on (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
Page 534 532 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a and will not shift during travel. When trailering grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts the tow vehicle.
Page 535 STARTING AND OPERATING 533 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 536 534 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 ad- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they ditional space between your vehicle and the ve- should be of adequate capacity.
Page 537 STARTING AND OPERATING 535 Four-Pin Connector Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn 3 — Ground 6 —...
Page 538: Towing Tips
536 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Select (ERS) feature) while operating the vehicle under Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping heavy operating conditions, will improve performance and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shift- traffic.
Page 539: Snow Plow
STARTING AND OPERATING 537 Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped − Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily. − Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. SNOW PLOW − When using the speed control, if you experience speed Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until should not be added to the front end of your vehicle.
Page 540: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
538 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive Models Ground Models See Instructions • Transmission in PARK Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED • Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) •...
Page 541: Recreational Towing - Rear-Wheel Drive Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 539 Recreational Towing – Rear-Wheel Drive Models 4. Properly secure the rear wheels to the dolly, following DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain the dolly manufacturer’s instructions. will result. 5. Remove the key fob from the ignition switch. Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is 6.
Page 542: Recreational Towing - All-Wheel Drive Models (Single-Speed Transfer Case)
540 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing – All-Wheel Drive Models Recreational Towing – All-Wheel Drive Models (Single-Speed Transfer Case) (Two-Speed Transfer Case) Recreational towing is not allowed. These models do The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) and not have a NEUTRAL (N) position in the transfer case.
Page 543 STARTING AND OPERATING 541 Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) CAUTION! (Continued) Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for • The transmission must be placed in the PARK recreational towing: position for recreational towing. • Before recreational towing, perform the procedure WARNING! outlined under “Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)”...
Page 544 542 STARTING AND OPERATING 7. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, CAUTION! press and hold the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N) It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the button (located by the selector switch) for four seconds, transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N) before recre- until the light behind the N symbol starts to blink, ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
Page 545 STARTING AND OPERATING 543 8. After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL (N) CAUTION! light stays on, release the NEUTRAL (N) button. Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- 9. Start the engine. mission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in 10.
Page 546 544 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N) • Steps 1 through 6 are requirements that must be met Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for prior to pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must normal usage: continue to be met until the shift has been completed.
Page 547 STARTING AND OPERATING 545 NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case NEUTRAL (N), turning the engine OFF may be required to avoid gear clash. 9. Shift transmission into PARK. 10. Release the brake pedal. 11. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle. 12.
Page 548 546 STARTING AND OPERATING • The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position NOTE: • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met for a transfer case shift to take place and for the prior to pressing the transfer case NEUTRAL (N) position indicator lights to be operable.
Page 549: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Jacking Instructions ....557 Hazard Warning Flashers ....549 ▫...
Page 550 548 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Rear-Wheel Drive Models ....574 Shift Lever Override ....571 ▫...
Page 551: Hazard Warning Flashers
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 549 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank just above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
Page 552: Jacking And Tire Changing
550 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the (H), pull over and stop the vehicle.
Page 553: Jack Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 551 WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Page 554: Spare Tire Stowage
552 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Rotate the thumb screw on the jack to loosen the assem- the square socket extension to rotate the “spare tire bly and remove the jack from the bracket. drive” nut. The nut is located under a plastic cover at the center-rear of the cargo floor area, just inside the liftgate opening.
Page 555: Spare Tire Removal
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 553 CAUTION! Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down. Impact type tools can damage the winch mechanism. Spare Tire Removal 1. Remove the jack tools from the bag. 2. Raise the rubber mat and remove the plug from storage compartment floor.
Page 556 554 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Slide the tire out from under the vehicle and rotate it vertically behind the rear bumper. Tab Location 6. Slide the metal stamping up the steel extension tube and winch cable. Rotate the metal stamping and push it Spare Tire through the hole in the plastic plate and wheel.
Page 557 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 555 Sleeve And Cable Releasing Protective Plate 7. Pinch the three short and two long tubes to remove the protective plate from the steel spare wheel.
Page 558: Preparations For Jacking
556 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking Block the diagonally opposite wheel. 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, away from traffic. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle vehicle closest to moving traffic, pull far enough off when the vehicle is being jacked.
Page 559: Jacking Instructions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 557 Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. help prevent personal injury or damage to your •...
Page 560 558 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. 1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left, one turn, while the wheel is still on the ground.
Page 561 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 559 Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding Front Jacking Location...
Page 562 560 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as indi- cated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding).
Page 563 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 561 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 7.
Page 564 562 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter- clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks. 9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage.
Page 565 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 563 Installing Winch Road Wheel Installed In Spare Location 12. Slide the road wheel on the ground using the protec- NOTE: Double check to ensure the tire is snug against tive plate until it is directly under the winch and between the underbody of the vehicle.
Page 566: Road Tire Installation
564 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 15. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire repaired as WARNING! soon as possible and properly secure the spare tire, jack and tool kit. Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down. Impact-type tools may damage the winch mecha- WARNING! nism.
Page 567: Jump-Starting
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 565 JUMP-STARTING WARNING! If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle is pack.
Page 568: Preparations For Jump-Start
566 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Preparations For Jump-Start The battery in your vehicle is located under the passen- ger’s front seat. There are remote locations located under the hood to assist in jump-starting.
Page 569: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 567 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive WARNING! (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to remove it. • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park ever the hood is raised.
Page 570 568 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark or the discharged vehicle.
Page 571: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 569 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper CAUTION! cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 572 570 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to may lead to transmission overheating and failure. transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- It can also damage the tires.
Page 573: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 571 EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle.
Page 574: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
572 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully remove 6. Using the screwdriver or similar tool, reach into the the shift lever override access cover, located on the opening and press and hold the shift lever override bottom of the cupholder.
Page 575 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 573 Towing Wheels OFF RWD MODELS AWD MODELS Condition the Ground See instructions in “Recreational Towing” under “Starting and Operating” If transmission is operable: • Transmission in PARK • Transmission in NEUTRAL Flat Tow NONE •...
Page 576: Rear-Wheel Drive Models
574 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the vehicle’s battery is discharged refer to “Shift Lever Rear-Wheel Drive Models Override” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for instruc- The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
Page 577: All-Wheel Drive Models
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 575 If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be wheels on the ground), IF the transfer case is in NEU- towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than TRAL and the transmission is in PARK. Refer to “Recre- 15 miles (24 km), tow with the rear wheels OFF the ational Towing”...
Page 579: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... 588 Engine Compartment — 3.6L ... . . 579 ▫...
Page 580 578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Brake System ..... . . 603 ▫ Halogen Headlamps – If Equipped ..623 ▫...
Page 581: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 582: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 583: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
Page 584: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II problem continues, the message will appear the next time system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the vehicle is started.
Page 585: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced a.
Page 586: Dealer Service
584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
Page 587: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a CAUTION! (Continued) fully warmed engine is shut off, or before starting the • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids engine after it has sat overnight. that protect the performance and durability of Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance...
Page 588 586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is Identification Symbol time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. This symbol means that the oil has Refer to “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 589 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating engine oil viscosity for your vehicle. For information on temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Page 590: Engine Oil Filter
588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Materials Added To Engine Oils Engine Oil Filter Selection Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak The manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type dispos- detection dyes, to your engine oil. Engine oil is an able oil filter.
Page 591: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc) can tenance required. provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire.
Page 592 590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep • It is essential when replacing the cables on the flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use battery that the positive cable is attached to the a booster battery or any other booster source with positive post and the negative cable is attached to an output greater than 12 Volts.
Page 593: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591 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 at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system.
Page 594: Body Lubrication
592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling hood latching components to ensure proper function. R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- When performing other underhood services, the hood carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be Protection Agency (EPA) and is an ozone-saving product.
Page 595 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593 Avoid using the wiper blades to wipe frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- ing on geographical area and frequency of use.
Page 596: Adding Washer Fluid
594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press the blade holder.
Page 597: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the Exhaust System rear window washer is shared. The fluid reservoir is The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into located in the engine compartment, be sure to check the the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust fluid level at regular intervals.
Page 598 596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con- and can eventually poison you.
Page 599 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597 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 600: Cooling System
598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the WARNING! face of the condenser. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, You or others can be badly burned by hot engine cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 601 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 599 Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty and contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze), other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with the specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), reliable cooling system cleaner.
Page 602 600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine (antifreeze) and distilled water. Use higher concentra- coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance tions (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below -34°F intervals.
Page 603 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 Cooling System Pressure Cap WARNING! (Continued) The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant specified for your vehicle.
Page 604 602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Coolant Level Points To Remember The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles determining that the engine coolant (antifreeze) level is (kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming adequate.
Page 605: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle result in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling mileage, and increased emissions.
Page 606 604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check – Brake Master Cylinder WARNING! The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake when performing under the hood service, or immedi- ately if the brake system warning lamp indicates system fluid.
Page 607: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could has been in a tightly closed container.
Page 608: Transfer Case
606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to CAUTION! 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m). Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage then CAUTION! and cause them to leak. Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage Selection Of Lubricant them and cause them to leak.
Page 609: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 Adding Fluid Automatic Transmission Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the hole, Selection Of Lubricant when the vehicle is in a level position. It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the Drain transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- First remove fill plug, then remove drain plug.
Page 610 608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter nents.
Page 611 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 Fluid Level Check – 5.7L Engine CAUTION! Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- operating temperature. This occurs after at least 15 miles (25 km) of driving. At normal operating temperature the facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- fluid cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips.
Page 612: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Remove the dipstick again, and note the fluid level on CAUTION! both sides. The fluid level should be between the “HOT” (upper) reference holes on the dipstick at normal operat- Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50°F ing temperature.
Page 613 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on Washing trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or a mild The following maintenance recommendations will enable car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with...
Page 614 612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, CAUTION! touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials considered the responsibility of the owner. such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will •...
Page 615 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 Wheel And Wheel Trim Care Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly ner: with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
Page 616 614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Care taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, upholstery and carpeting. solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery.
Page 617 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- molded in clear plastic.
Page 618: Fuses
616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly. FUSES Totally Integrated Power Module The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses.
Page 619 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Trailer Tow 30 Amp Headlamp Wash Pink Pink Relay Contact 25 Amp Driver Door Node 30 Amp Drive Train Control Natural Pink Module 25 Amp Passenger Door Node...
Page 620 618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Powertrain Control 20 Amp Electronic Limit Slip Blue Module/Powertrain Yellow Differential/Air Control Module Suspension Transmission Range 20 Amp Liftgate Unlock/DRL 60 Amp Radiator Fan Motor Yellow Relay...
Page 621 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Heating, Ventilation & 10 Amp Occupant Restraint Air Conditioning (Cli- Controller mate Control System) 15 Amp Stop Lamp 30 Amp Radio/Amplifier Blue Green 25 Amp Automatic Shutdown...
Page 622 620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Fuel Pump Motor 20 Amp Backup Lamps Yellow Output/Diesel Lift Yellow Pump (Export Only) 10 Amp Occupant Restraint 10 Amp Driver Door Switch Controller Bank 10 Amp...
Page 623: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description CAUTION! (Continued) Fuse Fuse • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to 10 Amp Antilock Brakes/ use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. Stability Control The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated System Module/ may result in a dangerous electrical system over- Stoplamp Switch Sen-...
Page 624: Replacement Bulbs
622 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of Exterior Lights Bulb Type service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the Headlamp – High Intensity Discharge air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes (HID) .
Page 625: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 Because of this, you should not attempt to service a WARNING! headlamp bulb yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service. A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps when the NOTE: Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that headlamp switch is turned ON.
Page 626: Front Turn Signal
624 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the CAUTION! bulb. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil CAUTION! contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers.
Page 627: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625 5. Insert the bulb into the housing until the index tabs are CAUTION! engaged in the slots of the collar. • Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil 6. Firmly and evenly push the bulb straight into the lamp contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
Page 628: Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp
626 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly rearward to 6. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the disengage the lamp from the aperture panel. lamp assembly. Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp 1. Raise the liftgate. 2.
Page 629: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 627 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Rear License Lamp The center high-mounted stop lamp is an LED assembly. 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the See your authorized dealer for replacement. snap tab to remove the license lamp lens.
Page 630: Fluid Capacities
628 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 3.6L and 5.7L Engines 24 Gallons 91 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze...
Page 631 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 629 U.S. Metric 3.6L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 12 Quarts 11.4 Liters 5-Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) – Front and Rear Heat With Trailer Tow Package 5.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 16 Quarts 15.2 Liters 5-Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) – Front and Rear Heat Without Trailer Tow Package 5.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 17 Quarts...
Page 632: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
630 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 633: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 631 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Transfer Case – 3.6L Engine Shell Automatic Transmission Fluid 3353 or equivalent. Transfer Case – 5.7L Engine MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
Page 635 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....634 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..636...
Page 636 634 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime manual must be done at the times or mileages specified will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change vehicle performance and reliability.
Page 637 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 635 NOTE: Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s scheduled oil change is performed by someone other oil if it has been six months since your last oil change, than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by...
Page 638 636 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct At Each Stop For Fuel operation. • Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level At Each Oil Change while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the •...
Page 639 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 637 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 640: Service Schedule
638 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 641 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 639 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 642 640 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 42 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 643 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 641 72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 644 642 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 645 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 643 96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏...
Page 646 644 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 647 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 645 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 120,000 miles (195 000 km). ❏...
Page 648 646 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 649 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 647 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or Schedule 114 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 650 648 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
Page 651: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......651 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 652 650 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 657 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......657 ▫...
Page 653: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 651 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 654: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
652 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 423–6343 •...
Page 655: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 653 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 656: Warranty Information
654 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 657: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 655 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.
Page 658 656 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Service Manuals • Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the information that students and professional technicians assistance of service and engineering specialists to need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles.
Page 659 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 657 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 660 658 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 661 INDEX...
Page 662 660 INDEX Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 206 All Wheel Drive (AWD) ....448 Adding Fuel ......516 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle .
Page 663 INDEX 661 Fluid Type ......607 Parking ......462 Special Additives .
Page 664 662 INDEX Cargo Compartment ..... . 274 Cleaning Light ......275 Wheels .
Page 665 INDEX 663 Coolant Capacity ..... 628 Dipsticks Coolant Level ..... . . 602 Automatic Transmission .
Page 666 664 INDEX Electronic Brake Control System ... . . 465 Engine Anti-Lock Brake System ....465 Air Cleaner .
Page 667 INDEX 665 Oil Synthetic ......587 Finish Care ......611 Overheating .
Page 668 666 INDEX Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ..630 Requirements ..... . . 628 Fog Light Service .
Page 669 INDEX 667 Tachometer ......295 Hill Descent Control ..... 300 Gear Ranges .
Page 670 668 INDEX Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ... . . 615 Keys ....... . . 14 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) .
Page 671 INDEX 669 Bulb Replacement ....623 Rear Tail ......625 Cargo .
Page 672 670 INDEX Lower Anchors and Tether for Exterior Folding ..... 110 CHildren (LATCH) ..... 84,86 Heated .
Page 673 INDEX 671 Trip ......299 Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ... . 6 Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) .
Page 674 672 INDEX Polishing and Waxing ..... 611 Quadra-Trac ......448 Power Door Locks .
Page 675 INDEX 673 Recreational Towing ..... . 538 Roll Over Warning ......5 Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .
Page 676 674 INDEX Inspection ......98 Sentry Key Replacement ....19 Maintenance .
Page 677 INDEX 675 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....495 Steering Snow Plow ......537 Power .
Page 678 676 INDEX Tachometer ......295 Jacking ......550 Telescoping Steering Column .
Page 679: Doors
INDEX 677 Disabled Vehicle ..... 572 Transmission Guide ......529 Automatic .
Page 680 678 INDEX Upholstery Care ......614 Washers, Windshield ....195,594 Washing Vehicle .
Page 681: Vehicle
INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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Dodge Durango 2012 Owner's Manual

Introduction 1

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

Quick Links

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