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  • Page 1 2 0 1 3 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 2 With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This Canada Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
  • Page 4 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision your satisfaction.
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number

    6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
  • Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Stamped VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 10 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Rearming The System ....19 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 ▫...
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters..26 ▫ Auto Window Up With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped ....38 ▫...
  • Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode ▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ..66 (ALR) — If Equipped ....53 ▫...
  • Page 14: A Word About Your Keys

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized dealer.
  • Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: • If you try to remove the key before you place the shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tempo- rarily in the ignition switch lock cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as described.
  • Page 16 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle WARNING! (Continued) Information Center (EVIC), the power window • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and access to an unlocked vehicle.
  • Page 17: Key-In-Ignition Reminder

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Key-In-Ignition Reminder key forward. For door lock lubrication, see “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” of this Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition manual. sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key. SENTRY KEY NOTE: The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor-...
  • Page 18: Replacement Keys

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: A key which has not been programmed is also CAUTION! considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- ible with some after-market remote starting systems.
  • Page 19: Customer Key Programming

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Customer Key Programming CAUTION! You can program new keys to the system if you have two Always remove the Sentry Key from the vehicle and valid Sentry Keys by performing the following proce- lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
  • Page 20: General Information

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch. NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- within 60 seconds.
  • Page 21: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED horn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual signals after 15 minutes, and then the Vehicle Security Alarm will The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors and trunk rearm itself.
  • Page 22: To Disarm The System

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster To Disarm The System will flash for 16 seconds. This shows that the Vehicle Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter Security Alarm is arming.
  • Page 23: Illuminated Entry - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 of the previously described arming sequences has oc- ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED curred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of The courtesy lights will turn on when you press the whether you are in the vehicle or not.
  • Page 24: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) - If Equipped

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat” position (extreme bottom position). REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open the trunk, or activate the Panic Alarm from distances approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
  • Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First 2. Release both buttons at the same time. Press 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- This feature lets you program the system to unlock either ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans- the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the mitter with the ignition in the LOCK position and the...
  • Page 26 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Flash Lights With Lock 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans- The feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when mitter with the ignition in the LOCK position and the the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- key removed.
  • Page 27: To Lock The Doors

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding following steps: Your Instrument Panel” for further information. 1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans- To Lock The Doors mitter for at least 4 seconds, but not longer than 10 seconds.
  • Page 28: To Unlatch The Trunk

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If there is no key in the ignition switch, pressing The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter while you are in you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
  • Page 29: General Information

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 1. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the flat blade screwdriver to pry the two halves of the RKE new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause transmitter apart.
  • Page 30: Remote Start System - If Equipped

    28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic proved by the party responsible for compliance could transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. How To Use Remote Start If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal All of the following conditions must be met before the...
  • Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • System not disabled from previous remote start event Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped • Vehicle theft alarm not active The following messages will display in the EVIC if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- WARNING! turely:...
  • Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Enter Remote Start Mode the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN position before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle. Press and release the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: onds.
  • Page 33: Door Locks

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The DOOR LOCKS Vehicle Manual Door Locks Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.
  • Page 34: Power Door Locks

    32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • For personal security and safety in the event of an An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
  • Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer. Please see your authorized dealer for service. Auto Unlock On Exit The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: 1.
  • Page 36: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors

    34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Unlock On Exit Programming 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting.
  • Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Child-Protection Door Lock Location Child Lock Control The Child-Protection Door Locks are located inside the WARNING! rear edge of the door. Insert the tip of the ignition key or similar flat-bladed object into the lock and rotate approxi- Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
  • Page 38: Power Windows

    36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (UNLOCKED position), roll down the window, and open the door with the outside door handle. POWER WINDOWS Power Window Switches The control on the driver’s door has up/down switches that give you fingertip control of all four power win- dows.
  • Page 39: Auto Window Down - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 To cancel the Auto-Down movement, operate the switch WARNING! either in the up or down direction and release the switch. Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle the ignition switch.
  • Page 40: Auto Window Up With Anti-Pinch Protection - If Equipped

    38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Window Up With Anti-Pinch Protection — If NOTE: Equipped • If the window runs into any obstacle during auto- Lift the window switch fully upward to the second closure, anti-pinch protection will reverse the window detent, release, and the window will go up automatically.
  • Page 41: Window Lockout Switch

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Reset Auto Up Anytime the vehicle battery goes dead, the Auto Up function will be disabled. To reactivate the Auto Up feature, pull the window switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed.
  • Page 42: Trunk Lock And Release

    40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- To unlatch the trunk lid from outside the vehicle, press rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with and release the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter the rear windows open, then open the front and rear two times.
  • Page 43: Trunk Safety Warning

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING WARNING! Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended.
  • Page 44: Occupant Restraints

    42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event •...
  • Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 infant and child restraint systems. For more information WARNING! on LATCH, refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH). Infants in rear facing child restraints should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage Advanced Front Air Bag.
  • Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE You should read the instructions provided with your WARNING! child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more 2. All occupants should always wear their lap and severe injuries in a collision.
  • Page 47: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even WARNING! (Continued) on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen (SABIC) and Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) far away from home or on your own street.
  • Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The belt webbing retractor will lock only during very WARNING! (Continued) sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoul- • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat der part of the belt to move freely with you under normal belts are designed to go around the large bones of conditions.
  • Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, next to your arm. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt.
  • Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. up on the shoulder belt.
  • Page 52: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

    50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of tion.
  • Page 53: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 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.
  • Page 54: Rear Seat Belts

    52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Seat Belts Driver Center Passenger The shoulder belt anchorages of the rear three-point belts First Row are nonadjustable for outboard and center rear passen- Second Row gers on sedans. The center belt is mounted to the rear •...
  • Page 55: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will Equipped hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode. In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked.
  • Page 56: Energy Management Feature

    54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Energy Management Feature NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy worn snugly and positioned properly.
  • Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed.
  • Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
  • Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 1 — Downward Movement 2 — Rearward Movement I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 60: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )

    58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer.
  • Page 61: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

    BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deac- Seat Belt Extender tivating BeltAlert . If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and...
  • Page 62: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This passenger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the extender should be used only if the existing belt is not instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The long enough.
  • Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 NOTE: The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Bags are certified to new Federal regulations. Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
  • Page 64: Air Bag System Components

    62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag System Components Advanced Front Air Bag Features Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage system components: driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides •...
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 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 66 64 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 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 NOTE: WARNING! • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right but they will open during air bag deployment. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain •...
  • Page 68: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls

    66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE protection for the driver and front passenger. Side air WARNING! (Continued) bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant • Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, do protection. not have any accessory items installed which will Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your vehicle.
  • Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 including the severity and type of collision. Advanced Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli- Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
  • Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light Inflator Units comes on again after initial startup. The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru-...
  • Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the you if you are not seated properly, or if items are vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air positioned in the area where the side air bag inflates.
  • Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Cut off fuel to the engine. inflates. This especially applies to children. The side curtain air bag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or it is inflated.
  • Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 If you do have a collision, which deploys the air bags, any continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on or all of the following may occur: your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- structions for cleaning.
  • Page 74 72 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 may • Modifications to any part of the air bag system not function properly if modifications are made.
  • Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 • The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to Air Bag Warning Light eight-second interval. • The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or You will want to have the air bags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision.
  • Page 76: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Event Data Recorder (EDR) These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air non-trivial crash situation occurs;...
  • Page 77: Child Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Child Restraints Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all Standards.
  • Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear height or weight limits of their child re-...
  • Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Infants And Child Restraints reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat. Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until WARNING! they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat.
  • Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of WARNING! their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should • Improper installation can lead to failure of an remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height infant or child restraint.
  • Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 seatback, should use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching simple 5-step test to decide whether the child can use the the child’s thighs and not their stomach? vehicle’s seat belt alone: 5.
  • Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor...
  • Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
  • Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until the weight of the child restraint) for using the combined weight of the child and the child LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
  • Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Can two child restraints be attached using a Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two common lower LATCH anchorage? or more child restraints. If the center posi- tion does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in an out-...
  • Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
  • Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. These tether strap anchorages are under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.
  • Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end WARNING! (Continued) to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten seat belt for installing child seats in the outboard the strap after it is attached to the anchorage.
  • Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the 6. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint tether strap of the child seat so that you can more rearward and downward into the seat.
  • Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is child restraint belt path and then buckle it. Do not lock not necessary to use a locking clip.
  • Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat belt weight of the child restraint) for using the until the combined weight of the child and the Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a...
  • Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the Contact between the front passenger seat and back of the front passenger seat? the child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the In positions with cinching latch plates...
  • Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect out of the retractor.
  • Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching 4. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped lap portion around the child restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the 1.
  • Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether belt path opening of the child restraint, you may have Anchorage trouble tightening the seat belt. If this happens, discon- nect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short 1.
  • Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts.
  • Page 98: Transporting Pets

    96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the restraint manufacturer’s instructions. limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- Transporting Pets mental and should be avoided.
  • Page 99: Safety Tips

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its WARNING! (Continued) first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, should be considered a normal part of the break-in and inside or outside of a vehicle.
  • 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 WARNING! (Continued) system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is follow these safety tips: damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- •...
  • Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a feel the air directed against the windshield. See your collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper- a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, able.
  • Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never place or install floor mats or other floor • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly driver footwell while the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 103: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
  • Page 104 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 105: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Phone Call Features ....121 MIRRORS ......107 ▫...
  • Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS ......148 LIGHTS ......164 ▫...
  • Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ▫ Map/Reading/Interior Lights ... .169 ▫ To Resume Speed .....178 ▫...
  • Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ....190 CUPHOLDERS ......196 ▫...
  • Page 109: Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
  • Page 110: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped

    108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
  • Page 111: Power Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Power Mirrors The power mirror control is located on the driver’s door trim panel. Mirror Directions When you are finished adjusting the mirror, turn the control to the center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror.
  • Page 112: Adjusting Side View Mirrors

    110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjusting Side View Mirrors WARNING! (Continued) Outside Mirror — Driver Side collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror.
  • Page 113: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur- ther information.
  • Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE through your vehicle’s audio system; the system will auto- without wires or a docking station, so Uconnect Phone matically mute your radio when using the Uconnect works no matter where you stow your mobile phone (be Phone.
  • Page 115: Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Uconnect Phone Button The Uconnect Phone is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the Uconnect Phone The radio or steering wheel controls (if can be adjusted either from the radio volume control equipped) will contain the two control buttons knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right (Uconnect Phone...
  • Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for the Voice Command Tree beep, which follows the “Ready” prompt or another Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section. prompt. Help Command •...
  • Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone enter into your mobile phone. You can enter any four-digit PIN. You will not need to remember this PIN To begin using your Uconnect Phone, you must pair after the initial pairing process.
  • Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say phone when you make a call. You can select to use a lower priority mobile phone at any time (refer to “Call”. “Advanced Phone Connectivity” in this section). •...
  • Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 • Press the button to begin. The Uconnect Phone will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say four associated phone numbers and designations.
  • Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or as soon as the Bluetooth wireless phone connection is deleted on the Uconnect Phone. These can only be made to the Uconnect Phone, for example, after you edited on the mobile phone.
  • Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, • Press the button to begin. mobile, or other) that you wish to edit. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • When prompted, recite the new phone number for the “Phonebook Delete”.
  • Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be List All Names In The Uconnect Phonebook deleted or edited. • Press the button to begin. Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect Phonebook Entries • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
  • Page 123: Phone Call Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Phone Call Features Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect Phone if the feature(s) are available on your If a call is currently in progress and you have another mobile service plan.
  • Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Conference Call Between Calls” in this section. To combine two calls, refer When two calls are in progress (one active and one on to “Conference Call”...
  • Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Call Termination NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the Uconnect Phone. To end a call in progress, momentarily press the but- ton. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call.
  • Page 126: Uconnect Phone Features

    124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • An active call is automatically transferred to the mo- NOTE: After every Uconnect Phone language change bile phone after the ignition is cycled to OFF. operation, only the language-specific 32-name phone- book is usable. The paired phone name is not language- Uconnect Phone Features specific and is usable across all languages.
  • Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 NOTE: WARNING! • The emergency number dialed is based on the country To use you Uconnect Phone System in an emer- where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and gency, your mobile phone must be: Canada and 060 for Mexico).
  • Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Voice Mail Calling • The roadside assistance number dialed is based on the To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to “Working with Automated Systems”. country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- 2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14- Working With Automated Systems 3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside...
  • Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you can press the button and say, “3 7 4 6 # Send”. out settings that are too short and may not allow the Saying a number, or sequence of numbers, followed by use of this feature.
  • Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth mobile one of the following: phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s audio system. The Uconnect Phone will work the same –...
  • Page 131: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • Following the beep, say “Mute”. Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone In order to un-mute the Uconnect Phone: Your mobile phone can be paired with many different •...
  • Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect Phone will play the phone names of all • The selected phone will be used for the next phone paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the call. If the selected phone is not available, the lowest priority.
  • Page 133: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 • Press the Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect button and say the “Voice Training”, Phone “System Training”, or “Start Voice Training” com- mand. Uconnect Phone Tutorial You can either press the Uconnect Phone button to To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the restore the factory setting or repeat the words and...
  • Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • low road noise, This will delete all phone pairing, phone book entries, and other settings in all language modes. The System will • smooth road surface, prompt you before resetting to factory settings. •...
  • Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect Phone Lo- • smooth road surface, cal) name recognition rate is optimized when the • fully closed windows, entries are not similar. • dry weather conditions, and • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must •...
  • Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say If you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to Uconnect Phone, an announcement will be “SMS Send”...
  • Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 3. Where are you? 16. Can this wait? 4. I need more direction. 17. Bye for now 5. L O L 18. When can we meet? 6. Why 19. Send number to call 7.
  • Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Bluetooth Communication Link Power-Up Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the Uconnect Phone. When this happens, the connection ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you can generally be reestablished by switching the phone must wait at least fifteen seconds prior to using the off/on.
  • Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) zero call cancel three confirmation prompts four continue five delete dial seven download eight edit nine emergency star (*) English plus (+) erase all pound (#) Espanol add location...
  • Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) help previous home record again language redial list names return to main menu return or main menu list phones select phone select mobile send mute set up...
  • Page 144: General Information

    142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Command System Operation RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: The Uconnect Voice Command system allows •...
  • Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Pressing the Voice Command button while the WARNING! system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or Any voice commanded system should be used only change commands.
  • Page 146: Commands

    144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To hear the first available Menu, press the Voice Com- Main Menu mand button and say “Help” or “Main Menu”. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the Commands main menu.
  • Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Radio AM • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
  • Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Disc Mode Bluetooth Streaming (BT) Mode To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you To switch to Bluetooth Streaming (BT) mode, say may say the following commands: “Bluetooth Streaming”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
  • Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • “Main menu setup” or – “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Switch to setup” • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — During the playback you may press the Voice Com- In this mode, you may say the following commands: mand button to stop playing memos.
  • Page 150: Voice Training

    148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training SEATS For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect vehicle. Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. WARNING! 1.
  • Page 151: Power Seats - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Power Seats — If Equipped WARNING! The power seat switches are located on the outboard side • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. of the seat near the floor. Use the bottom switch to move Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of the seat up, down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat.
  • Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tilting The Seat Up Or Down CAUTION! The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four Do not place any article under a power seat or directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to or rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat the seat controls.
  • Page 153: Heated Seats - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 WARNING! CAUTION! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Do not place any article under a power seat or Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to control which could cause a collision and serious the seat controls.
  • Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of turn OFF automatically after a maximum of 45 minutes. heat in use.
  • Page 155: Manual Front Seat Adjustment

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Manual Front Seat Adjustment Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rear- ward. Release the bar once the seat is in the position The manual seat adjustment bar is at the front of the seat, desired.
  • Page 156: Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster - If Equipped

    154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — If Reclining Seats Equipped The recline lever is located on the side of the seat. To recline, lean forward slightly before lifting the lever, then A lever style height adjustment feature enhances comfort lean back to the desired position and release the lever.
  • Page 157: Lumbar Support - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
  • Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half WARNING! of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in...
  • Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Push Button Active Head Restraint (Normal Position) For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint.
  • Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • 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 161: Fold-Flat Passenger Seatback

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Fold-Flat Passenger Seatback WARNING! (Continued) The recline handle on the front passenger seat also • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are releases the seatback to fold forward. struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo.
  • Page 162: Folding Rear Seat

    160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The hard seatback features a work surface and a molded rim for retaining items stored on the seatback panel. Rear Seat Release Loops When returning the rear seatback to the upright position, be sure the seatback is latched. Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat Folding Rear Seat To provide additional storage area, the rear seatback can...
  • Page 163: Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 WARNING! The rear cargo area of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position) should not be used as a play area by children. They could be seriously injured in a collision. Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system.
  • Page 164: To Open And Close The Hood

    162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Then lift the secondary latch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center and raise the hood. To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1.
  • Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 CAUTION! 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. WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle.
  • Page 166: Lights

    164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection, passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming and turn signals. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
  • Page 167: Headlights And Parking Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Headlights And Parking Lights Automatic Headlights — If Equipped Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent Turning the end of the multifunction lever to the third for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for detent (AUTO), will activate the automatic headlight headlight operation.
  • Page 168: Headlight Time Delay

    166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE With the engine running and the multifunction lever in Turn Signals the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on and turn Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows off based on the surrounding light levels. on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
  • Page 169: Lane Change Assist

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or Flash-To-Pass there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by light bulb.
  • Page 170: Fog Lights - If Equipped

    168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lights — If Equipped NOTE: The front fog lights will only operate with the headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the front fog lights. The front fog light switch is on the multifunction lever.
  • Page 171: Instrument Panel Dimmer

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Instrument Panel Dimmer Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened. Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the park- ing lights or headlights are on.
  • Page 172: Battery Saver Feature

    170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, There is a second light located midway back in the so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the headliner. vehicle.
  • Page 173: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Rotate the end of the lever to the LO position for low-speed wiper operation, or to the HI position for high-speed wiper operation. The wipers and washers are operated by a switch on the control lever.
  • Page 174: Intermittent Wiper System

    172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The wipers will automatically return to the park cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the windshield wiper/ washer control lever to the first detent, and then turn the position if you turn the ignition switch OFF while they end of the lever to select the desired delay interval.
  • Page 175: Windshield Washers

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 NOTE: The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed. WARNING! If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled. Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision.
  • Page 176: Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)

    174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available With pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the Automatic Headlights Only) windshield. The wash function must be used in order to When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on spray the windshield with washer fluid.
  • Page 177: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To unlock the steering column, push the lever down- ward. To tilt the steering column, move the steering This feature allows you to tilt the steering column wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or upward or downward.
  • Page 178: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel.
  • Page 179: To Activate

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on the same time.
  • Page 180: To Deactivate

    178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate Pressing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 mph (1.6 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL the button results in an increase of 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
  • Page 181: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters vehicle set speed. that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems.
  • Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. HomeLink Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner NOTE: HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active.
  • Page 183: Before You Begin Programming Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
  • Page 184: Programming A Rolling Code

    182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
  • Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 5. At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. This can 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is away from the HomeLink button you wish to pro- attached to the garage door opener/device motor.
  • Page 186: Programming A Non-Rolling Code

    184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, Programming A Non-Rolling Code repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured erase the channels. before 1995. Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button 1.
  • Page 187: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button 3. Without releasing the button proceed with “Program- and observe the indicator light. ming A Non-Rolling Code” Step 2 and follow all • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- remaining steps.
  • Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons, 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.
  • Page 189: Using Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Using HomeLink Troubleshooting Tips To operate, press and release the programmed If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the are some of the most common solutions: programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate opera- •...
  • Page 190: General Information

    188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following while you are programming the universal trans- two conditions: ceiver.
  • Page 191: Power Sunroof - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The sunroof controls are mounted between the dome/ • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in reading lights. the ignition switch (or with the ignition in the Accessory or Run position, for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™).
  • Page 192: Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode

    190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop second and the sunroof will open automatically from any the sunroof.
  • Page 193: Venting Sunroof - Express

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts re- Wind Buffeting sult in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the disabled.
  • Page 194: Sunroof Maintenance

    192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunroof Maintenance ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) electrical power outlets on the glass panel. this vehicle. Both of the power outlets are protected by a fuse.
  • Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Instrument Panel Power Outlet Center Console Power Outlet NOTE: To preserve the heating element, do not hold the The center console power outlet is powered directly from lighter in the heating position. the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into this power outlet may discharge the battery and/or A second power outlet is located inside the center con- prevent the engine from starting.
  • Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To ensure proper operation a MOPAR knob and element must be used. CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced.
  • Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 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 outlet power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
  • Page 198: Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver - If Equipped

    196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED An optional ash receiver is available from your autho- rized dealer and will fit in the center console front cupholder. The optional ash receiver also comes with a cigar lighter that can be used with the power outlets.
  • Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Rear Cupholders Rear Bottle Holder Rear Seat Bottle Holder WARNING! There are built-in bottle holders located in both rear door If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle trim panels. holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn- ing the occupants.
  • Page 200: Storage

    198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Glovebox Storage Compartment The glovebox storage compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. To open the glovebox, pull outward on the latch handle located on the front of the glovebox.
  • Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 comfort. The center console can be used for storage and is also equipped with an electrical power outlet. Refer to “Power Outlets” in “Understanding The Feature of Your Vehicle” for further information. Center Console Storage The top compartment holds small items, such as a pen and note pad, while the larger bottom compartment will hold CDs and alike.
  • Page 202: Cargo Area Features

    200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: CARGO AREA FEATURES • A notch in the front of the console base allows for use The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling of a cellular phone while it is plugged into the power nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters.
  • Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put heavier WARNING! (Continued) objects as low and as far forward as possible. Place as • The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle.
  • Page 204: Ski Pass-Through

    202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ski Pass-Through REAR WINDOW FEATURES There is a ski pass-through door located behind the rear Rear Window Defroster seat armrest that allows longer items, such as snow skis, to be stored in the rear cargo area. Lower the armrest and The rear window defroster button is located on pull downward on the latch to open the ski pass-through the climate control (Mode) knob.
  • Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements.
  • Page 206 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 207: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ EVIC Main Menu .....229 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES...208 ▫...
  • Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..249 SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK ...238 ▫ Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and Uconnect 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV —...
  • Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 ▫ List Or Browse Mode ....269 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES ......274 ▫...
  • Page 210: Instrument Panel Features

    208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Radio 11 — Storage Compartment 2 — Side Window Demister Outlet 7 — Passenger Airbag 12 — Climate Control 3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Glove Compartment 13 —...
  • Page 211: Instrument Cluster

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 212: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and 1. Temperature Gauge the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat ture.
  • Page 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 5. Low Fuel Light If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. When the fuel level drops to approximately 2.0 7. Air Bag Warning Light gallons (7.6 Liters), the fuel symbol will light and a single chime will sound.
  • Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL flash or remain on continuously. Refer to “Occupant 10. Engine Temperature Warning Light Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your This light warns of an overheated engine condi- Vehicle” for further information. tion. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the 9.
  • Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 11. Brake Warning Light If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces- sary. This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake WARNING! application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger- the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with...
  • Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is NOTE: You must apply the brakes before shifting from detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light PARK. inspected by an authorized dealer. 14.
  • Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and gASCAP ..... . Fuel Cap Fault release the Trip Odometer button.
  • Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To Do In seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the Emergencies”. next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the gASCAP engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon If the vehicle diagnostic system detects a leak or change...
  • Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you To reset the trip odometer, first display the trip mileage start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not that you want to reset, “Trip A” or “Trip B.” Then push reset.
  • Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light will come on when the ignition switch is first 20. Turn Signal Indicators turned on and remain briefly as a bulb check. This is The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior normal.
  • Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 23. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light — If Equipped should come on. If the light does not come on, have the system inspected by an authorized dealer. This light monitors the ABS. This light will 24. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ come on when the ignition key is turned to the Malfunction Indicator Light —...
  • Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Activation/ tires.) Malfunction Indicator Light” come on momentarily each As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been time the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN.
  • Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 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 224 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the bulb does not come on when turning the key from WARNING! LOCK to ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, operating conditions.
  • Page 225: Mini-Trip Computer - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 29. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Dis- CAUTION! play — If Equipped Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- This display shows the EVIC messages when the appro- ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause priate conditions exist. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor- severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
  • Page 226: Control Buttons

    224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Buttons RESET Button To reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then press and hold the RESET button located on the steering wheel. The following displays can be reset or changed: •...
  • Page 227: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 Trip B Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last reset. ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The EVIC consists of the following: The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons on the instrument panel • Compass Heading Display (N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE, SW) switch bank located below the climate controls: •...
  • Page 229: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 MENU Button SELECT Button Press and release the MENU button to advance Press and release the SELECT Button to accept the display to each of the EVIC Main Menu a selection. The SELECT Button also resets features.
  • Page 230: Oil Change Required - If Equipped

    228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Battery Low (with a • Remote start aborted — Hood ajar single chime) • Remote start aborted — Trunk ajar • Personal Settings Not Avail – Vehicle Not In PARK •...
  • Page 231: Evic Main Menu

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 flash in the EVIC display for approximately five seconds NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not scheduled oil change interval.
  • Page 232: Compass Display

    230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Elapsed Time Compass Display • EVIC Units Selection COMPASS Button • System Status The compass heading indicates the direction the vehicle is facing. Press and release the • Personal Settings compass button to display one of eight com- pass headings, the outside temperature, and NOTE: For features in the EVIC that can be reset (Aver- audio information (if the radio is on) if the EVIC display...
  • Page 233 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 Automatic Compass Calibration 1. Start the engine. Leave the shift lever in PARK in order to enter the EVIC Programming Menus. This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to calibrate the compass manually. When the ve- 2.
  • Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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. Once properly set, the compass will automatically compensate for the differences and provide the most accurate compass head- ing.
  • Page 235: Average Fuel Economy

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 3. Press and release the DOWN button until “Compass Distance To Empty (DTE) Variance” and the current Variance Value displays in Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the EVIC. the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous 4.
  • Page 236: Tire Psi

    234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tire PSI Elapsed Time Press and release the MENU button until Tire PSI is Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset. displayed. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the RUN or START position.
  • Page 237: System Status

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 System Status Press and release the DOWN button to display the following programmable features: Displays SYSTEM OK if there are no active Warning Messages stored. Pressing and releasing the DOWN Language button when SYSTEM OK is displayed will do nothing. When in this display you may select different languages Displays SYSTEM WARNINGS PRESENT if there are for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions.
  • Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When without the Sound Horn on lock feature selected. To Driver Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKE make your selection, press and release the SELECT transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passen- button until ON or OFF appears.
  • Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 NOTE: Turning the headlights on during the daytime Illumin. Approach causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate brightness, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are Features Of Your Vehicle.”...
  • Page 240: Uconnect 730N/430/430N Cd/Dvd/Hdd/Nav - If Equipped

    238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK Uconnect 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED To set the analog clock, located at the top center of the instrument panel, press and hold the button in until the Refer to your Uconnect user’s manual for detailed setting is correct.
  • Page 241: Uconnect 130

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 UCONNECT 130 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction, without stopping.
  • Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL another selection. Holding either button will bypass 5. To exit, press any button/knob, or wait five seconds. stations without stopping, until you release it. RW/FF TIME Button Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the and radio frequency.
  • Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the AM/FM Button mid-range tones.
  • Page 244: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM MP3 Audio Play and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.
  • Page 245 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio CAUTION! (Continued) ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the begin to play when you insert the disc.
  • Page 246: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button AM/FM Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate...
  • Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Supported Media (Disc Types) display the file name and folder name, and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
  • Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported MP3 File Formats Sampling MPEG Frequency Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,...
  • Page 249: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 Playback of MP3 Files To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option radio checks all files on the medium.
  • Page 250: Uconnect 130 With Satellite Radio

    248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the UCONNECT 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO device’s volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down.
  • Page 251: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch position to operate the radio.
  • Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not Clock Setting Procedure available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. Uconnect Phone” message will display on the radio screen.
  • Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 starting at Step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade radio, press the SETUP button and then follow the above Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS procedure, starting at Step 2. will display.
  • Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time 16-Digit Character Program Type and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Display knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between No program type or None the front and rear speakers.
  • Page 255 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 station with the same selected Music Type name. The 16-Digit Character Program Type Music Type function only operates when in the FM Display mode. Public Public If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Rhythm and Blues R &...
  • Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AM/FM Button and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. pressing the pushbutton twice. SET/RND Button —...
  • Page 257: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio MP3 Audio Play ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will NOTE: show the track number, and index time in minutes and •...
  • Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button CAUTION! (Continued) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning other side is a CD) should not be used, and they can of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the cause damage to the player.
  • Page 259: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 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) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play.
  • Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of names and folder names is limited. For large numbers multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to longer disc loading times.
  • Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 Playback of MP3 Files Sampling MPEG Frequency Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,...
  • Page 262: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)

    260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 263: Uconnect (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio limited coverage in Alaska. is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up.
  • Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Selecting Uconnect (Satellite) Mode Number (ESN/SID) Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. A Please have the following information available when CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio calling: mode.
  • Page 265 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the remain tuned to the new channel until you make another form of short audio mutes. selection. Holding either button will bypass channels without stopping until you release it. •...
  • Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons channel with the same selected Music Type name. causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the direction of the arrows.
  • Page 267: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel Buttons 1 - 6 and press and release that button. If a button is not These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations).
  • Page 268: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device

    266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate Uconnect Multimedia radio User’s Manual for iPod or external USB device support capability. • Connecting an iPod or consumer electronic audio device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the iPod /MP3 control feature to control the connected device.
  • Page 269: Using This Feature

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis- Controlling The iPod Or External USB Device charged, it may not communicate with the iPod /USB/ Using Radio Buttons MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained. To get into the iPod /USB/MP3 control mode and access Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod /USB/ a connected audio device, either press the “AUX”...
  • Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while during play mode will jump to the next track in the playing a track, skips to the next track or press the list, or press the VR button and say Next or Previous VR button and say Next Track .
  • Page 271: List Or Browse Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 • Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclockwise SCAN button again. During Scan mode, pressing the << SEEK and SEEK>> buttons will select the previous (backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying the and next tracks. track detail on the radio display. Once the track to be played is highlighted on the radio display, press the •...
  • Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Preset 4 – Genres • MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is • Preset 5 – Audiobooks another shortcut button to the genre listing on your audio device. • Preset 6 – Podcasts •...
  • Page 273: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 device first, then it will get streamed to the Uconnect WARNING! phone system. Seven devices can be paired to the Uconnect phone system, but just one can be selected Do not plug in or remove the iPod or external USB and played.
  • Page 274: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped

    272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Previous Track STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on the radio and say “Previous Track” to jump to the previous track music on your cellular phone. Browse Browsing is not available on a BTSA device.
  • Page 275: Radio Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 The remote sound system controls are located on the rear Radio Operation surface of the steering wheel, at the three and nine Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next o’clock positions. listenable station, and pressing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for the next listenable station.
  • Page 276: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance

    274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) precautions: oversized, or have protection encoding.
  • Page 277: Climate Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 CLIMATE CONTROLS The Manual Temperature Controls consist of a series of outer rotary dials and inner push knobs. The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. Blower Control Manual Heating And Air Conditioning Rotate this control to regulate the...
  • Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Temperature Control Mode Control (Air Direction) Rotate this control to regulate the tem- Rotate this control to choose from sev- perature of the air inside the passenger eral patterns of air distribution. You compartment. Rotating the dial left can select either a primary mode as into the blue area of the scale indicates identified by the symbols on the con-...
  • Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 • Bi-Level • Defrost Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- NOTE: For all settings, except full cold or full hot, mum blower and temperature settings for best wind- there is a difference in temperature between the upper shield and side window defrosting.
  • Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturb- NOTE: ing the mode control selection. • Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
  • Page 281: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 • MAX A/C Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped For maximum cooling use the A/C and recirculation buttons at the same time. • ECONOMY MODE If economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn OFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor.
  • Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Operation You will experience the greatest effi- ciency by simply allowing the system The Automatic Temperature Control system automati- to function automatically. Selecting the cally maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at “O”...
  • Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than Blower Control expected, check the front of the A/C condenser located in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or For full automatic operation or for insects.
  • Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, Mode Preferred Automatic, or Blower and Mode Pre- ferred Automatic. This means the operator can override the blower, the mode, or both. There is a manual blower range for times when the AUTO setting is not desired.
  • Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and •...
  • Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 • Air Conditioner Control NOTE: • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK Press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. only. When the air conditioning is •...
  • Page 288: Operating Tips

    286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Summer Operation can temporarily put the system into Recirculation The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles Mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However, must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect the system is blowing air out the defrost vents.
  • Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility Outside Air Intake of compressor damage when the system is started again. Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves Window Fogging collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly removed...
  • Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 291 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .301 STARTING PROCEDURES ....294 ▫ Automatic Transmission ....294 ▫...
  • Page 292 290 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Acceleration ......318 ▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light ....332 ▫...
  • Page 293 STARTING AND OPERATING 291 ▫ Snow Tires ......348 ▫ Base System ......358 ▫...
  • Page 294 292 STARTING AND OPERATING FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF VEHICLE LOADING ....376 EQUIPPED ......369 ▫...
  • Page 295 STARTING AND OPERATING 293 ▫ Towing Requirements ....383 ▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . .389 ▫ Towing Tips ......386 ▫...
  • Page 296: Starting Procedures

    294 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, or inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if in a location accessible to children.
  • Page 297: Normal Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 295 position and release it when the engine starts. If the CAUTION! (Continued) engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the ignition • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then into any forward gear when the engine is above repeat the “Normal Starting”...
  • Page 298: If Engine Fails To Start

    296 STARTING AND OPERATING If Engine Fails To Start WARNING! (Continued) • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster WARNING! cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the battery or the battery in another vehicle.
  • Page 299 STARTING AND OPERATING 297 With Tip Start CAUTION! If the engine fails to start after you have followed the To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to dures, it may be flooded.
  • Page 300: After Starting

    298 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting WARNING! The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will Remember to disconnect the engine block heater decrease as the engine warms up. cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER —...
  • Page 301 STARTING AND OPERATING 299 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEU- • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL TRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If speed.
  • Page 302 300 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
  • Page 303: Key Ignition Park Interlock

    STARTING AND OPERATING 301 Key Ignition Park Interlock out of PARK, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON/RUN position (engine running or not) and the brake This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- pedal must be pressed. lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/ Four-Speed Automatic Transmission —...
  • Page 304 302 STARTING AND OPERATING Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the When parking on a level surface, you may place the shift accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. lever in PARK first, and then apply the parking brake. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before moving the shift lever between these gears.
  • Page 305 STARTING AND OPERATING 303 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure if it is not completely in PARK. Check by trying to those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, move the shift lever rearward (with the brake pedal you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is released) after you have placed it in PARK.
  • Page 306 304 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Never must turn the ignition switch from the OFF posi- leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to tion to the ON/RUN position, and also press the an unlocked vehicle.
  • Page 307 STARTING AND OPERATING 305 • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever WARNING! (Continued) will not move out of PARK. practices that limit your response to changing traffic REVERSE or road conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision.
  • Page 308 306 STARTING AND OPERATING automatically upshifts through all forward gears. The achieve maximum efficiency. Engagement of the torque DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteris- converter clutch is inhibited until the transmission fluid tics under all normal operating conditions. is warm (refer to the “Note” under “Torque Converter Clutch”...
  • Page 309 STARTING AND OPERATING 307 In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the Use this range for engine braking when descending very following steps: steep grades. In this range, the transmission will down- shift for maximum engine braking, and upshifts will 1.
  • Page 310 308 STARTING AND OPERATING If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer Torque Converter Clutch service is required. A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. A Overdrive Operation clutch within the torque converter engages automatically at The automatic transmission includes an electronically calibrated speeds.
  • Page 311: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (62Te) - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 309 Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (62TE) — If Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the Equipped accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when The shift lever position display (located in the instrument moving the shift lever between these gears.
  • Page 312: Gear Ranges

    310 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold. PARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission.
  • Page 313 STARTING AND OPERATING 311 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than parking brake. Always apply the parking brake idle speed.
  • Page 314 312 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Never must turn the ignition switch from the OFF posi- leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to tion to the ON/RUN position, and also press the an unlocked vehicle.
  • Page 315 STARTING AND OPERATING 313 • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever WARNING! (Continued) will not move out of PARK. practices that limit your response to changing traffic REVERSE or road conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision.
  • Page 316 314 STARTING AND OPERATING automatically upshifts through underdrive first, second, is warm (refer to the “Note” under “Torque Converter third, and fourth gears, direct fifth gear and overdrive Clutch” in this section). During extremely cold tempera- sixth gear. The DRIVE position provides optimum driv- tures (-16°F [-27°C] or below), operation may briefly be ing characteristics under all normal operating conditions.
  • Page 317 STARTING AND OPERATING 315 In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the service is required. following steps: Overdrive Operation 1. Stop the vehicle. The automatic transmission includes an electronically controlled Overdrive (sixth gear).
  • Page 318: Autostick - If Equipped

    316 STARTING AND OPERATING Torque Converter Clutch AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. providing manual shift control, giving you more control A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- of the vehicle.
  • Page 319 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 • If a downshift would cause the engine to over-speed, In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up or down when the driver moves the shift lever to the right that shift will not occur until it is safe for the engine (+) or left (-), unless an engine lugging or overspeed •...
  • Page 320: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

    318 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the grip and the vehicle could skid, causing an accident front wheels.
  • Page 321: Driving Through Water

    STARTING AND OPERATING 319 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. Flowing/Rising Water 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first WARNING! become visible. Do not drive on or across a road or path where water 4.
  • Page 322 320 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Driving through standing water may cause damage • Always check the depth of the standing water to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always before driving through it. Never drive through inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans- standing water that is deeper than the bottom of mission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.
  • Page 323: Power Steering

    STARTING AND OPERATING 321 POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
  • Page 324: Parking Brake

    322 STARTING AND OPERATING • Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steer- PARKING BRAKE ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time. Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering brake is fully applied.
  • Page 325 STARTING AND OPERATING 323 The parking brake lever is located in the center console. When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away possible.
  • Page 326: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    324 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to parking brake released, a brake system malfunction be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a is indicated.
  • Page 327 STARTING AND OPERATING 325 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must • Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety or Pumping makes the stopping distance longer.
  • Page 328 326 STARTING AND OPERATING If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” is on, the brake ABS is activated during braking under certain road or system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in- the benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the “Anti-Lock Brake clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose Warning Light”...
  • Page 329: Electronic Brake Control System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 327 Control (ESC). All systems work together to enhance WARNING! vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions and are commonly referred to as ESC. The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) interference caused by improperly installed or high This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control...
  • Page 330: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    328 STARTING AND OPERATING brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine WARNING! (Continued) torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. ABS cannot prevent collisions, including those re- This feature remains active even if TCS and ESC are in sulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on the “Partial Off”...
  • Page 331: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 329 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) WARNING! This system enhances directional control and stability of • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC cor- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase rects for over/under steering of the vehicle by applying braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counter-...
  • Page 332 330 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Operating Modes WARNING! All ESC equipped vehicles can choose the following ESC Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the operating modes: natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, ESC On nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
  • Page 333 STARTING AND OPERATING 331 function normally, with the exception of engine power To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the “ESC Off” reduction. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle switch. This will restore the normal “ESC On” mode of is in deep snow, sand, or gravel conditions and more operation.
  • Page 334: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light

    332 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.
  • Page 335: Tire Safety Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 333 NOTE: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION • The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” Tire Markings and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momen- tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
  • Page 336 334 STARTING AND OPERATING • Temporary spare tires are spares designed for tempo- NOTE: rary emergency use only. Temporary high pressure • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded design standards.
  • Page 337 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 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 338 336 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 339: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 337 Tire Identification Number (TIN) the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on the The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard side of however, the date code may only be on one side.
  • Page 340: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    338 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
  • Page 341: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    STARTING AND OPERATING 339 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 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. Tire Placard Location I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 342 340 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading...
  • Page 343 STARTING AND OPERATING 341 To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or “XXX”...
  • Page 344 342 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants. This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
  • Page 345 STARTING AND OPERATING 343 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 346: Tires - General Information

    344 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
  • Page 347: Tire Inflation Pressures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 345 stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the able steering response.
  • Page 348 346 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.
  • Page 349: Radial Ply Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 347 loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- Radial Ply Tires tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading WARNING! and cold tire inflation pressures. Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle WARNING! poorly.
  • Page 350: Summer Or Three Season Tires - If Equipped

    348 STARTING AND OPERATING the tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four; If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only handling of your vehicle.
  • Page 351: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And CAUTION! Wheel – If Equipped Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a wheel equivalent in look and function to the original compact, full size or limited-use temporary spare equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle...
  • Page 352: Full Size Spare - If Equipped

    350 STARTING AND OPERATING Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip- Full Size Spare – If Equipped ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. on your vehicle at the first opportunity. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
  • Page 353: Tire Spinning

    STARTING AND OPERATING 351 your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the Tire Spinning original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not first opportunity. spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- WARNING! ping when you are stuck.
  • Page 354: Tread Wear Indicators

    352 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the to help you in determining when your tires should be tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
  • Page 355: Replacement Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 353 Information” placard for the size designation of your tire. WARNING! The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall. See the Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety years, regardless of the remaining tread.
  • Page 356: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)

    354 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
  • Page 357: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    STARTING AND OPERATING 355 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at does not apply to some directional tires that must not be different loads and perform different steering, driving, reversed.
  • Page 358: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)

    356 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pres- The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the sure. driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- mended cold placard pressure.
  • Page 359 STARTING AND OPERATING 357 vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above CAUTION! 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this • The TPMS has been optimized for the original information. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and For example, your vehicle may have a recommended warning have been established for the tire size cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure...
  • Page 360: Base System

    358 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care the tire. and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition.
  • Page 361 STARTING AND OPERATING 359 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings Check TPMS Warning The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid when illuminate in the instrument cluster, a LOW a system fault is detected.
  • Page 362: Premium System - If Equipped

    360 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will sound and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then NOTE: remain on solid.
  • Page 363 STARTING AND OPERATING 361 monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the Receiver Module. The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the...
  • Page 364 362 STARTING AND OPERATING will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPMS to receive this information.
  • Page 365 STARTING AND OPERATING 363 The system still needs to be serviced as long as the 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above CHECK TPM SYSTEM message is displayed. 15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”...
  • Page 366: General Information

    364 STARTING AND OPERATING • This device must accept any interference received, 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, including interference that may cause undesired the TPMS will update automatically.
  • Page 367: Reformulated Gasoline

    STARTING AND OPERATING 365 Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are spe- your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is prove air quality.
  • Page 368: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles

    366 STARTING AND OPERATING • operate in a lean mode CAUTION! (Continued) • OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on blends may result in starting and driveability prob- lems, damage critical fuel system components, cause • poor engine performance emissions to exceed the applicable standard, and/or •...
  • Page 369: Mmt In Gasoline

    STARTING AND OPERATING 367 MMT In Gasoline Materials Added To Fuel MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is All gasoline sold in the United States is required to blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional blended with MMT provides no performance advantage detergents or other additives is not needed under normal beyond gasoline of the same octane number without...
  • Page 370: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    368 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition WARNING! malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune monoxide poisoning:...
  • Page 371: Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) - If

    STARTING AND OPERATING 369 WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) —...
  • Page 372: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)

    370 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok- ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov- ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the tank.
  • Page 373: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles

    MOPAR engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting during warm up. Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet NOTE: the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395 •...
  • Page 374: Starting

    372 STARTING AND OPERATING Starting Replacement Parts The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and...
  • Page 375: Adding Fuel

    STARTING AND OPERATING 373 ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the left rear quarter panel of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
  • Page 376 374 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). • A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the “Malfunc- tion Indicator Light (MIL)” to turn on. •...
  • Page 377: Loose Filler Cap Message

    STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Loose Filler Cap Message WARNING! (Continued) If the vehicles diagnostic system determines that the fuel • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is filler cap in loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a in violation of most state and federal fire regula- “gASCAP”...
  • Page 378: Vehicle Loading

    376 STARTING AND OPERATING VEHICLE LOADING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. Vehicle Certification Label This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to load must be limited so that you do not exceed the the rear of the driver’s door.
  • Page 379: Overloading

    STARTING AND OPERATING 377 Overloading Loading The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the down low and be sure you distribute their weight as front and rear GAWR.
  • Page 380: Common Towing Definitions

    378 STARTING AND OPERATING To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements ready for operation condition. The recommended way to and recommendations in this manual concerning ve- measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a hicles used for trailer towing. vehicle scale.
  • Page 381 STARTING AND OPERATING 379 Frontal Area WARNING! The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the It is important that you do not exceed the maximum maximum width of the front of a trailer. front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition Weight-Carrying Hitch can result if either rating is exceeded.
  • Page 382: Trailer Hitch Classification

    380 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The following chart provides the industry standard for Class Max. Trailer Hitch In- the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can dustry Standards tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
  • Page 383: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 381 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Max. Gross Trailer Wt. Max. Trailer Tongue Wt. Engine/Transmission Max. Frontal Area (GTW) (See Note 1) 2.4L/Auto 11 sq.ft.
  • Page 384 382 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the Consider the following items when computing the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer.
  • Page 385: Towing Requirements

    STARTING AND OPERATING 383 Towing Requirements WARNING! To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these train components the following guidelines are recom- guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as mended: possible: •...
  • Page 386 384 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your • Total weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to vehicle and the trailer such that the following four the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
  • Page 387 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 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 388: Towing Tips

    386 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 addi- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle should be of adequate capacity.
  • Page 389 STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Automatic Transmission NOTE: Check the transmission fluid level (four-speed transmission only) before towing. The six-speed trans- The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- mission does not require a fluid level check before ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, select towing.
  • Page 390 388 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped Cooling System • Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: • When using the speed control, if you experience speed City Driving drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until you can get back to cruising speed.
  • Page 391: Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle

    STARTING AND OPERATING 389 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground All Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Front Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer Recreational Towing – All Models 3.
  • Page 392 390 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! • DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. • Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re- quirements can cause severe transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered un- der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 393: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Road Tire Installation ....402 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...392 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
  • Page 394: Hazard Warning Flashers

    392 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel, below the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
  • Page 395: Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) - If Equipped

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 393 NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down WARNING! an impending overheat condition: You or others can be badly burned by hot engine • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
  • Page 396: Jacking And Tire Changing

    394 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: The vehicle speed is reduced to a maximum of WARNING! (Continued) 53 mph (85 km/h). You may of course, reduce your • Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is vehicle speed further if needed. on a jack.
  • Page 397: Preparations For Jacking

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 395 Spare Tire Removal WARNING! Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down. Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
  • Page 398: Jacking Instructions

    396 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally WARNING! (Continued) opposite the jacking position. For • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the example, if changing the right front edge of the roadway as possible before raising the tire, block the left rear wheel.
  • Page 399 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 397 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on lifting this vehicle during a tire change. locations other than those indicated in the Jacking •...
  • Page 400 398 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in Step 3. Removing Jack Handle From Jack 2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
  • Page 401 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 399 3. There is a front and rear jacking location on each side of the vehicle. Rear Jacking Location 4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is Front Jacking Location positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest...
  • Page 402 400 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Remove the wheel nuts, and pull the wheel and wheel WARNING! covers (where applicable) off the hub. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make nuts toward the wheel.
  • Page 403 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 401 WARNING! • To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. •...
  • Page 404: Road Tire Installation

    402 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 9. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is Road Tire Installation free. Release the emergency brake before driving the Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers vehicle. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assem- bly and stow it in the spare tire area.
  • Page 405 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 403 3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, snapping the cover over the two lug nuts. Do not use a hammer or excessive force to install the cover. 4.
  • Page 406 404 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the WARNING! wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, each nut has been tightened twice.
  • Page 407: Jump-Starting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 405 5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a CAUTION! torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel. Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater JUMP-STARTING than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,...
  • Page 408 406 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact.
  • Page 409: Jump-Starting Procedure

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 407 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park (+) battery post. To remove the cover, press the locking the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the tab and pull upward on the cover.
  • Page 410 408 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 411: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 409 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper CAUTION! (Continued) cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
  • Page 412 410 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! CAUTION! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain least one minute after every five rocking-motion...
  • Page 413: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 411 3. Remove the rubber cupholder liner. Squeeze one side WARNING! of the liner’s center to expose its edge and facilitate removal. Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or 4.
  • Page 414: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    412 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a towing service. Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground All Models Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable: • Transmission in NEUTRAL Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow Rear •...
  • Page 415 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 413 • The transmission must be in NEUTRAL. CAUTION! • The towing distance must not exceed 15 mi (24 km). • Do not use sling type equipment when towing. • The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Damage to the fascia will occur.
  • Page 416: Without The Ignition Key

    414 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Without The Ignition Key CAUTION! Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position. Flatbed ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam- towing is the preferred towing method.
  • Page 417 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... .426 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ..417 ▫...
  • Page 418 416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Brake System ......441 ▫ Headlamp ......461 ▫...
  • Page 419: Engine Compartment - 2.4L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 —...
  • Page 420: Engine Compartment - 3.6L

    418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 8 —...
  • Page 421: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and drivability.
  • Page 422: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE persists, the message will appear the next time the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).”...
  • Page 423: Replacement Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced •...
  • Page 424: Maintenance Procedures

    422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE available which include detailed service information for MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before The pages that follow contain the required maintenance attempting any procedure yourself. services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle.
  • Page 425: Engine Oil

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level CAUTION! (Continued) before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will that protect the performance and durability of your give you an incorrect reading.
  • Page 426 API Certified and meet pressure and an increase in oil temperature. This the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. could damage your engine. Also, be sure the oil fill American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil cap is replaced and tightened after adding oil.
  • Page 427 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine CAUTION! SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is starting and vehicle fuel economy.
  • Page 428: Engine Oil Filter

    426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its quality filters should be used to assure most efficient performance may be impaired by supplemental additives. service. MOPAR engine oil filters are a high quality oil filter and are recommended.
  • Page 429: Maintenance-Free Battery

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection To access the battery, turn the steering wheel fully to the right and remove the inner fender shield. The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be WARNING! used to assure most efficient service.
  • Page 430: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • It is essential when replacing the cables on the should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer battery that the positive cable is attached to the at the start of each warm season.
  • Page 431: A/C Air Filter - If Equipped

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- WARNING! ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants service be performed by authorized dealer or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment. approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system.
  • Page 432 430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The A/C Air Filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind 5. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter the glove box. Perform the following procedure to re- cover to the HVAC housing and remove the cover. place the filter: 1.
  • Page 433: Body Lubrication

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 7. Install the A/C Air Filter with the arrow on the filter MOPAR Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy opera- pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter tion and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned should cover.
  • Page 434: Adding Washer Fluid

    432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt flush out the residual water.
  • Page 435: Exhaust System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and system.
  • Page 436 434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
  • Page 437: Cooling System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in • When working near the radiator cooling fan, motion.
  • Page 438: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Coolant Checks Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a months (before the onset of freezing weather, where considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a applicable).
  • Page 439 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
  • Page 440 438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE period, it is important that you use the same engine Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- coolant (antifreeze) throughout the life of your vehicle. tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where Please review these recommendations for using Organic the vehicle is operated.
  • Page 441 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
  • Page 442 440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is If an examination of your engine compartment shows no no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing cool- safely driven.
  • Page 443: Brake System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow WARNING! hoses are not kinked or obstructed. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is possibly a collision.
  • Page 444 442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing WARNING! the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid level up • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake to the requirements described on the brake fluid reser- voir.
  • Page 445: Automatic Transmission

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be been in a tightly closed container.
  • Page 446 444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: No chemical flushes should be used in any Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered transmission; only the approved lubricant should be product and its performance may be impaired by supple- used. mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi- tives to the transmission.
  • Page 447 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 Fluid Level Check – Four-Speed Transmission 6. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot or cold. Hot fluid is approximately 180° F (82° C), Use the following procedure to check the transmission which is the normal operating temperature after the fluid level properly: vehicle is driven at least 15 miles (24 km).
  • Page 448 446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If the fluid level is low, add fluid through the dipstick CAUTION! tube to bring it to the proper level. Do not overfill. After • Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick tube, wait at least two minutes for the oil to fully drain into the turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration transmission before rechecking the fluid level.
  • Page 449: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on transmission has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly check your transmission fluid level using a special ser- corrosive to the metal in your vehicle.
  • Page 450 448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Insects, tree sap and tar. CAUTION! • Salt in the air near seacoast localities. • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants. such as steel wool or scouring powder that will scratch metal and painted surfaces.
  • Page 451 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel And Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner.
  • Page 452 450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Headlights Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog lights (if equipped) that are lighter and less susceptible to Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following manner: stone breakage than glass headlights.
  • Page 453 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 Interior Care Cleaning Leather Upholstery Instrument Panel Cover MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom- mended for leather upholstery. The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface, which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular use protectants or other products, which may cause cleaning with a damp soft cloth.
  • Page 454 452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the WARNING! towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror. Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
  • Page 455: Cleaning Center Console Cupholders

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 Seat Belt Maintenance Cleaning Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical Soak the rubber cupholder liner in a mixture of medium solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. hot tap water and one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
  • Page 456: Fuses

    454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Integrated Power Module The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A label that identifies each component may be printed on the inside of the cover.
  • Page 457 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455 Cartridge Mini Cartridge Mini Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 20 Amp Brake Vacuum — 30 Amp Ignition Off Draw Yellow Pump Green (IOD) Sense 2 — 10 Amp Center High 40 Amp Battery Feed –...
  • Page 458 456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Mini Cartridge Mini Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Instrument Panel — 15 Amp Radio Lt. Blue 40 Amp — Radiator Fan Relay — 10 Amp Siren – If Equipped Green —...
  • Page 459 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457 Cartridge Mini Cartridge Mini Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Auto Shutdown — 20 Amp Ignition Run – Lt. Blue (ASD) Relay 2 Yellow Heated Seats – If Equipped — 10 Amp Ignition Run –...
  • Page 460 458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Mini Cartridge Mini Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp — Anti-Lock Brakes 30 Amp — Passenger Door Pink (ABS) Module – If Pink Module (PDM)/ Equipped/ Driver Door Mod- Electronic Stability ule (DDM) Control (ESC) Mod- —...
  • Page 461: Vehicle Storage

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459 VEHICLE STORAGE CAUTION! If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 • When installing the Integrated Power Module days, you may want to take steps to preserve your cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly battery.
  • Page 462: Replacement Bulbs

    460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Interior Bulbs Bi-Halogen HIR2 Bulb Number Headlamp Front Courtesy/ 578/W5W Front Turn 3157NAK Reading Lamp Signal Lamp Center Courtesy/ 578/W5W Front Park Lamp Reading Lamp (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Visor Vanity Lamp A6220 Front Fog Lamp Glove Box Lamp...
  • Page 463: Bulb Replacement

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp 1. Raise and prop open the hood. Locate the connector behind the headlamp. NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner filter housing and position the totally integrated power module aside prior to replacing the low beam headlamp on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
  • Page 464 462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, CAUTION! clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil 6. Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and rotate contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
  • Page 465: Front Turn Signal

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 Front Turn Signal 1. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turn counterclockwise and remove it from the fog lamp 1. Raise and prop open the hood. housing. 2. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turn 2. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp the replacement bulb.
  • Page 466: Backup Lamps

    464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Backup Lamps NOTE: Placing a small flat head screwdriver or similar tool between the lamp outboard ball stud and plastic 1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk liner grommet from inside the trunk can help to disengage the behind the tail lamp (requires removal of a push pin outboard edge of the tail lamp.
  • Page 467: License Plate Lamp

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 License Plate Lamp 1. Using a small screwdriver, press inward the locking tab on the side of the lamp assembly and pull down on the lamp assembly for removal. 2. Pull bulb from socket, replace, and reinstall the lamp assembly into place ensuring the locking tab is secure.
  • Page 468: Fluid Capacities

    466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) All Engines — (Except 2.4L PZEV) 16.9 Gallons 64 Liters 2.4L PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) 18.5 Gallons 70 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.4 Liters 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)
  • Page 469: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

    SAE grade. Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filter.
  • Page 470: Chassis

    468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
  • Page 471: Maintenance Schedules

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....472 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .470 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 472 470 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in indicator system. The oil change indicator system will “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
  • Page 473 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 471 • Check function of all interior and exterior lights At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: Required Maintenance Intervals. • Inspect engine cooling system protection and Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following hoses.
  • Page 474 472 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals and replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter.
  • Page 475 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 473 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Replace spark plugs (2.4L Engine). ** Replace spark plugs (2.4L PZEV Engine Only). ** Replace spark plugs (3.6L Engine). ** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
  • Page 476 474 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your ve- hicle for any of the following: po- lice, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
  • Page 477 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 475 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
  • Page 478 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 479: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ....479 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ... .483 ▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center..480 ▫ In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C..
  • Page 480 478 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .485 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ... .484 ▫...
  • Page 481: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 479 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
  • Page 482: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center

    • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process.
  • Page 483: In Mexico Contact

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 481 In Mexico contact: Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P.
  • Page 484: Warranty Information

    See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
  • Page 485: Mopar Parts

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 483 MOPAR PARTS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are dealer, and the manufacturer. available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety operating at its best.
  • Page 486 Chrysler Group LLC vehicles. ing, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group LLC ve- Included are starting, operating, emergency and mainte- hicles.
  • Page 487: Traction Grades

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 485 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled condi- • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) tions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
  • Page 488: Temperature Grades

    486 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- WARNING! sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not WARNING! include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or...
  • Page 489 INDEX I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
  • Page 490 488 INDEX About Your Brakes ......322 Air Conditioning System ....275 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
  • Page 491 INDEX 489 Automatic Transmission ....298 Brake System ......441 Adding Fluid .
  • Page 492 490 INDEX Cellular Phone ......111 Compass .......223 Certification Label.
  • Page 493 INDEX 491 Pressure Cap ......438 Dipsticks Radiator Cap ......438 Automatic Transmission .
  • Page 494 492 INDEX Emergency, In Case of Jump Starting ......405 Jacking ......394 Oil .
  • Page 495 INDEX 493 Fabric Care......451 Flooded Engine Starting ....296 Filler Location Fuel .
  • Page 496 494 INDEX Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ....210 Gauges Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....210 Coolant Temperature .
  • Page 497 INDEX 495 Bulb Replacement ..... .461 Key ....... . .12 Cleaning .
  • Page 498 496 INDEX Jack Operation ......394 Life of Tires ......352 Jump Starting .
  • Page 499 INDEX 497 Instrument Cluster ..... .165 Capacities ......377 Interior .
  • Page 500 498 INDEX Methanol .......365 Odometer.......214 Mini-Trip Computer .
  • Page 501 INDEX 499 Onboard Diagnostic System ....419 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ..192 Operating Precautions ..... .419 Seats .
  • Page 502 500 INDEX Rear Window Features .....202 Resetting Oil Change Indicator ....216 Recorder, Event Data .
  • Page 503 INDEX 501 Child Restraint ......75 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....467 Extender .
  • Page 504 502 INDEX Automatic Transmission ....294 Taillights .......464 Cold Weather .
  • Page 505 INDEX 503 Jacking ......394 24-Hour Towing Assistance ....125 Life of Tires .
  • Page 506 504 INDEX Automatic ......298 Unleaded Gasoline ......364 Filter .
  • Page 507 INDEX 505 Warranty Information ..... .482 Windows ....... .36 Washer Power .
  • Page 508 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully shielded Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed coaxial cable.
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