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Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and features and equipment that are either standard or op- the name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
Page 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.
Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ..17 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....22 Windows ......36 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Energy Management Feature ... . . 50 ▫ Child Restraints ..... . 70 ▫...
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) when in position.
Page 15: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
Page 16: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Ignition Or Accessory On Message on the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 17: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 SENTRY KEY WARNING! The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor- • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked number of reasons.
Page 18: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the Replacement Keys electronics. This condition will result in the engine being NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the shut off after two seconds. vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle.
Page 19: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • This device must accept any interference that may be Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho- rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a received, including interference that may cause unde- blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics.
Page 20: Rearming Of The System
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Rearming Of The System the Vehicle Security Alarm will cancel the arming pro- If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to cess. If you wish to rearm the Vehicle Security Alarm after disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn the horn closing the door, you must repeat one of the previously- off after three minutes, turn all of the visual signals off...
Page 21: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Disarm The System of the previously-described arming sequences has oc- curred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound.
Page 22: Illuminated Entry - If Equipped
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Fob into the ignition switch (if the Start/Stop button is The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds removed) and rotate it to the ON/RUN position. or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is cycled from the OFF position.
Page 23: To Unlock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” under “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st Press This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
Page 24: To Lock The Doors
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Turn Headlights On With Remote Key Unlock Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 25: Programming Additional Transmitters
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless Transmitter Battery Replacement you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph battery.
Page 26: General Information
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Remove and replace the battery. When replacing the NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on proved by the party responsible for compliance could the inside of the battery clip, located on the back cover.
Page 27: How To Use Remote Start
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • RKE PANIC button not pressed. NOTE: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic • System not disabled from previous remote start event transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. •...
Page 28 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute The following messages will display in the EVIC if the cycle.
Page 29: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 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 30: Power Door Locks
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the door lock knob is down when you shut the door, Power Door Locks the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the key is not A power door lock switch is on each front door trim inside the vehicle before closing the door.
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 information on Keyless Enter-N-Go (Passive Entry), refer 4. The throttle is pressed. to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Things To Know Before 5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h). Starting Your Vehicle”. 6.
Page 32: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed Child-Protection Door Lock System — returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding 3.
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Child-Protection Door Lock Location Child-Protection Door Lock Function WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged.
Page 34: Keyless Enter-N-Go - If Equipped
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If a passive entry door handle has not been used for NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the 72 hours, the passive entry feature for the handle may window and open the door with the outside door handle.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 To Unlock From The Passenger Side: With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger side of the vehicle, grab the front passenger door handle to unlock both doors automati- cally.
Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel NOTE: If you inadvertently leave your vehicle’s Passive switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors Entry RKE transmitter in the trunk and try to close the have been closed, the vehicle checks the inside and deck lid, the deck lid will automatically unlatch, unless outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry RKE...
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you have two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either passive entry door handle. • The passive entry system will not operate if the RKE transmitter battery is dead.
Page 38: Windows
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. Power Windows The window controls will operate only when the ignition The window controls on the driver’s door control all the is in the ACC or ON/RUN position.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 AUTO-Down Feature To close the window part way, lift the window switch to The driver door power window switch and some model the first detent and release it when you want the window passenger door power window switches have an AUTO- to stop.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Reset Auto Up DOWN position). To enable the window controls, press Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window and release the window lockout button again (setting it in probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto Up: the UP position).
Page 41: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Wind Buffeting The trunk lid can be released from Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of outside the vehicle by pressing the pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the TRUNK button on the Remote ears.
Page 42: Trunk Safety Warning
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Things To Know Trunk Emergency Release Before Starting Your Vehicle” for more information on The trunk of your vehicle is equipped with an emergency trunk operation with the Passive Entry feature. release handle.
Page 43: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners to enhance OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your occupant protection by managing occupant energy vehicle are the restraint systems: during an impact event •...
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver rates of inflation based on the severity and type of and cause an accident that includes you.
Page 45: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Lap/Shoulder Belts WARNING! (Continued) All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and lap/shoulder belts. using a seat belt properly. The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during •...
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the front seat.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the not protect you properly.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of a bit on the shoulder belt.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. In the driver and front passenger seats, the shoulder belt If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt allow the belt to retract fully.
Page 50: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the you will prefer a higher position.
Page 51: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating position that has a belt with this feature. Children If the passenger seating position is equipped with an 12 years old and under should always be properly ALR and is being used for normal usage: restrained in the rear seat.
Page 52: Energy Management Feature
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func- tion is not working properly when checked ac-...
Page 53: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat for 96 seconds or until the respective seatbelts are fas- belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be tened. After the sequence completes, the Seat Belt Re- worn snugly and positioned properly.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE BeltAlert Programming 3. Within 60 seconds of cycling the ignition to the ON/ The BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your RUN position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s authorized dealer or by performing the following proce- seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending dure: with the seat belt buckled.
Page 55: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Seat Belts and Pregnant Women WARNING! We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is Using a seat belt extender when not needed can the best way to keep the baby safe.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In addition, the vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental NOTE: These airbags are certified to the new Federal Driver Side Knee Airbag mounted in the instrument regulations for Advanced Airbags. panel below the steering column. The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Airbag Airbag System Components Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, Your vehicle may be equipped with the following airbag and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC system components: airbags are located above the side windows and their •...
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, WARNING! and Seat Track Position Sensors • No objects should be placed over or near the airbag Advanced Front Airbag Features on the instrument panel, because any such objects The Advanced Front Airbag system has multistage driver could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision and front passenger airbags.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags (SAB) When the airbag deploys, it opens the seam between the Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags provide en- front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each airbag hanced protection to help protect an occupant during a deploys independently, that is a left side impact deploys side impact.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) SABIC airbags may offer side-impact protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure. Each airbag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side- impact head injuries.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 The system includes side impact sensors adjacent to both WARNING! (Continued) front and rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy • If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC airbags, the SAB and SABIC airbags during impacts that require do not have any accessory items installed which airbag occupant protection.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat Airbags work with the Supplemental Driver Side Knee belt properly (see Section on Child Restraints) should be Airbag and the passenger side knee bolster to provide secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- improved protection for the driver and front passenger.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 The driver and front passenger seats should be moved WARNING! back as far as practical to allow the Advanced Front • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more Airbags room to inflate. severe injuries in a collision.
Page 64: Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls The Advanced Front Airbags and Supplemental Driver Side Knee Airbag will not deploy in all frontal collisions, Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) including some that may produce substantial vehicle The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system damage —...
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all acci- turns on the Airbag Warning Light, either momentarily dents, and also are needed to help keep you in position, or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light away from an inflating airbag.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Airbag The Advanced Front Airbag gas is vented through the Inflator Units vent holes in the sides of the airbag. In this way, the The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Airbag Infla- airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbag (SAB) Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain Inflator Units (SABIC) Inflator Units The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags (SAB) are During collisions where the impact is confined to a designed to activate only in certain side collisions. particular area of the side of the vehicle, the ORC may deploy the SABIC airbags, depending on the severity and The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side...
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or Because airbag sensors estimate deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of until the ignition is cycled off. whether or not an airbag should have deployed.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation or all of the following may occur: continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- •...
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad- WARNING! vanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate • Modifications to any part of the airbag system accidentally or may not function properly if modi- could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 71: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Airbag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine You will want to have the airbags ready to related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint inflate for your protection in a collision. The Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
Page 72: Child Restraints
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • How various systems in your vehicle were operating; To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties were buckled/fastened;...
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! • Safety experts recommend that children ride In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing WARNING! more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child cannot sit Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger...
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or WARNING! slouching can move the belt out of position. • Improper installation can lead to failure of an • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the infant or child restraint.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child WARNING! restraint: When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety vehicle.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 LATCH-compatible child restraint systems are now avail- LATCH-compatible, install the restraints using the vehi- able. However, because the lower anchorages are to be cle’s seat belts. introduced over a period of years, child restraint systems having attachments for those anchorages will continue to have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat belts.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint window. These tether strap anchorages are under a System plastic cover with this symbol on it. We urge you to follow the manufacturer’s directions Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with carefully when installing your child restraint.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 provide the most direct path between the anchor and the restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt child restraint. Finally, tighten all three straps as you behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through push the child restraint rearward and downward into the the child restraint belt path and then buckle it.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • N/A — Not Applicable Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belts • ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) to Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR: secure a Child Restraint System (CRS).
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 To attach a child restraint tether strap: 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. 1. Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint.
Page 82: Engine Break-In Recommendations
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transporting Pets The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly changes should be consistent with anticipated climate injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
Page 83: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas Transporting Passengers WARNING! NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. WARNING! Breathing it can make you unconscious and can •...
Page 84: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The make sure that all windows are closed and the climate Vehicle control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT Seat Belts use the recirculation mode.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Defroster WARNING! (Continued) Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place • Always make sure that floor mats are properly the blower control on high speed. You should be able to attached to the floor mat fasteners.
Page 86: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for WARNING! (Continued) cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure. driver foot well while the vehicle is moving.
Page 87 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Power Mirrors ..... . . 95 Mirrors ......92 ▫...
Page 88 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Operation ......108 ▫ Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™...
Page 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 ▫ Folding Rear Seat ....177 ▫ Smartbeam™ — If Equipped ... . 186 ▫...
Page 90 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Set A Desired Speed ....202 Windshield Wipers And Washers ..192 ▫...
Page 91 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 ▫ To Resume Speed ....211 ▫ Parksense Display ....228 ▫...
Page 92 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..248 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ..240 ▫ Programming HomeLink ▫...
Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Storage ......255 Rear Window Features ....259 ▫...
Page 94: Mirrors
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclock- wise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
Page 95: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror. NOTE: The passenger side convex outside mirror will give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to your vehicle.
Page 96: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Folding Feature light supplies illuminated entry lighting, which turns on Outside mirrors are hinged allowing the mirror to pivot in both mirrors when you use the Remote Keyless Entry forward and rearward to resist damage. The hinge has (RKE) transmitter or open any door.
Page 97: Power Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 NOTE: • The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not turned on when delivered from the factory. The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature can be turned on and off using the Uconnect Touch™ System. •...
Page 98: Power Folding Mirrors - If Equipped
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: A light in the select button will illuminate If the mirrors are in the folded position, and vehicle indicating the mirror is activated and can be adjusted. speed is equal or greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), they will automatically unfold.
Page 99: Blind Spot Monitoring - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Illuminated Vanity Mirror Rear Detection Zones BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to to let the driver know that the system is operational.
Page 100 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane on both sides of the vehicle (11 ft or 3.35 m). The zone your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap- verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle proximately 20 ft (6 m) to the rear of the vehicle.
Page 101 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 The BSM system can also be configured to sound an audible (chime) alert and mute the radio to notify the driver of objects that have entered the detection zones. Refer to “Modes Of Operation” for further information. The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary.
Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative of less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
Page 104: Rear Cross Path
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are WARNING! traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones.
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including reducing the radio volume.
Page 106: Modes Of Operation
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Modes Of Operation alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime Three selectable modes of operation are available in the will also be sounded. Whenever a turn signal and de- Uconnect Touch™...
Page 107: Uconnect™ Touch 4.3
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Blind Spot Alert Off Uconnect Phone supports the following features: When the BSM system is turned off there will be no Voice Activated features: visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP •...
Page 108 • Dialing via Keypad using touch screen. • For Chrysler vehicles call 1–800–247–9753 • Viewing and Calling contacts from Phonebooks dis- • For Dodge vehicles call 1–800–423–6343 played on the touch screen. • For Jeep vehicles call 1–877–426–5337 • Setting Favorite Contact Phone numbers so the are •...
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Uconnect™ Phone features. Refer to your mobile service different electronic devices to connect to each other with- provider or the phone manufacturer for details. out wires or a docking station, so Uconnect™ Phone works no matter where you stow your mobile phone (be Uconnect™...
Page 110: Operation
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect™ Voice Command Button 2. Say the individual commands and allow the system to The Uconnect™ Voice Command Button guide you to complete the task. is only used for “barge in” and when you are You will be prompted for a specific command and then already in a call and you want to send Tones or guided through the available options.
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 example, you can use the combined form voice com- The system handles multiple inputs in the same phrase mand “Search for John Smith”, or you can break the or sentence such as “make a phone call” and “to Kelly combined form command into two voice commands: Smith”.
Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To activate the Uconnect™ Phone from idle, simply press Pair (Link) Uconnect™ Phone To A Mobile Phone button and say a command or say “help”. All To begin using your Uconnect™ Phone, you must pair your compatible Bluetooth enabled mobile phone.
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 4. Select Yes to begin the pairing process. Then, search is your favorite phone. Selecting Yes will make this phone for available devices on your Bluetooth enabled mobile the highest priority. This phone will take precedence over phone.
Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Touch the Add Device soft-key. • “Show Paired Audio Devices” • Search for available devices on your Bluetooth en- Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or abled audio device. When prompted on the device, Device enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect™...
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 • Touch to select the device. NOTE: You will see the chosen device move to the top of the list. • Touch the Disconnect Device soft-key. • Touch the Make Favorite soft-key. • Touch the X to exit out of the Settings screen. •...
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans- as soon as the Bluetooth wireless phone connection is ferred and updated to Uconnect™ Phone on the next made to the Uconnect™...
Page 117: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • Recent Call Log Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the NOTE: All of the above operations except Redial can be Uconnect™ Phone if the feature(s) are available on your done with 1 call or less active.
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Touch-Tone screen will be displayed. Call Controls The touch-screen allows you to control the following call • Use the numbered soft-keys to enter the number and features: touch Call. • Answer To send a touch tone using Voice Recognition (VR), press •...
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 These can be accessed by touching the recent calls Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — soft-key on the Phone main screen. Call Currently In Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another You can also press the button and say “Show my incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for...
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to terminated and if there is a call on hold, it will become call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is the new active call.
Page 121: Uconnect™ Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can • After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, continue on the Uconnect™ Phone either until the call say “Emergency” and the Uconnect™ Phone will ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates instruct the paired mobile phone to call the emergency cessation of the call on the Uconnect™...
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mexico City in Mexico). Please refer to the Chrysler WARNING! Group LLC 24-Hour “Towing Assistance” coverage details in the Warranty Information Booklet and on the Your phone must be turned on and paired to the 24–Hour Towing Assistance Card.
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone that Uconnect™ Phone will then send the corresponding normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as on your mobile phone keypad, you can utilize the tones over the phone.
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Select either Brief or Detailed by touching the box next Barge In — Overriding Prompts button can be used when you wish to skip to the selection. A check-mark will appear to show your selection.
Page 125: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the from your Uconnect™ Phone paired mobile phone to the dial ring to the Uconnect™ Phone to play it on the vehicle Uconnect™ Phone or vice versa, press the Transfer audio system, so you will not hear it.
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would • When navigating through an automated system such speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of you.
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by Far End Audio Performance lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. • Audio quality is maximized under: • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be •...
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 129: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 General Information Uconnect Phone supports the following features: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Activated Features: RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the • Hands Free dialing via Voice (“Call John Smiths Mo- following conditions: bile”...
Page 130 • For Chrysler vehicles call 1–800–247–9753 • Setting Favorite Contact Phone numbers so the are • For Dodge vehicles call 1–800–423–6343 easily accessible on the Main Phone screen. • Viewing and Calling contacts from Recent Call logs.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • www.chrysler.com/crossbrand/uconnect/dodge/ different electronic devices to connect to each other with- interface.html out wires or a docking station, so Uconnect™ Phone works no matter where you stow your mobile phone (be • www.chrysler.com/crossbrand/uconnect/jeep/interface.html it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone Uconnect™...
Page 132: Operation
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect™ Voice Command Button Operation The Uconnect™ Voice Command Button Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone is only used for “barge in” and when you are menu structure.
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 “John Smith” and then “mobile”, the following com- Natural speech allows the user to speak commands in pound command can be said: “Call John Smith mo- phrases or complete sentences. The system filters out bile”.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Help Command Pair (Link) Uconnect™ Phone To A Mobile Phone If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to To begin using your Uconnect™ Phone, you must pair know your options at any prompt, say “Help” following your compatible Bluetooth enabled mobile phone.
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 3. Select Yes to begin the pairing process. Then, search for available devices on your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. When prompted on the phone, enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect™ Touch screen. •...
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Uconnect Phone will display an in process screen Pair Additional Mobile Phones while the system is connecting. • Touch the More soft-key to begin. • Touch the Settings soft-key. • Next, touch the Phone/Bluetooth soft-key. •...
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 You can also use the following VR commands to bring up the Paired Phone screen from any screen on the radio: • “Show Paired Phones” or • “Connect My Phone” Pair A Bluetooth Streaming Audio Device •...
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Uconnect™ Phone will display an in process screen Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or while the system is connecting. Device Uconnect™ Phone will automatically connect to the • When the pairing process has successfully completed, highest priority paired phone and Bluetooth audio the system will prompt you to choose whether or not...
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 • The options pop-up will be displayed. Making A Phone A Favorite • Touch the Disconnect Device soft-key. • Touch the Phone soft-key. • Touch the X to exit out of the Settings screen. •...
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE phonebook. Specific Bluetooth Phones with Phone Book downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail- Access Profile may support this feature. See Uconnect™ able, the previous downloaded phonebook is available website for supported phones. for use.
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 2. After loading the mobile phonebook, select phone- 3. From the Phone main screen, select phonebook. From book from the Phone main screen, then select the appro- the phonebook screen, select favorites and then select the priate number.
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Options pop up will display, touch Remove from To Remove A Favorite Favs. • To remove a Favorite, select phonebook from the Phone main screen. Emergency And Towing Assistance • Next select Favorites on the left side of the screen and The Emergency and Towing Favorite numbers can only be altered.
Page 143: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 For example, if your mobile service plan provides three- way calling, this feature can be accessed through the Uconnect™ Phone. Check with your mobile service pro- vider for the features that you have. Ways To Initiate A Phone Call Listed below are all the ways you can initiate a phone call with Uconnect™...
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: All of the above operations except Redial can be Call Controls done with 1 call or less active. The touch-screen allows you to control the following call features: Dial By Saying A Number •...
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Touch-Tone Number Entry Recent Calls You may browse up to 34 of the most recent of each of the • Touch the Phone soft-key. following call types: • Touch the Dial soft-key. • The Touch-Tone screen will be displayed. •...
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • All Calls Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress These can be accessed by touching the recent calls If a call is currently in progress and you have another soft-key on the Phone main screen.
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 in progress. Or you can place a call on hold by touching Conference Call the Hold soft-key on the Phone main screen, then dial a When two calls are in progress (one active and one on number from the dialpad, recent calls, SMS Inbox or from hold), touch the Conference soft-key on the Phone main the phonebooks.
Page 148: Uconnect™ Phone Features
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect™ Phone will call the last number that If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect™ Phone is was dialed from your mobile phone. operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: Call Continuation •...
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • The Uconnect™ Phone does slightly lower your NOTE: • The towing assistance call may also be initiated by chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the mobile phone directly. touch.
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can use your Uconnect™ Phone to access a voice You can also send stored mobile phonebook entries as mail system or an automated service, such as a paging tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager service or automated customer service line.
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time • Touch the More soft-key, then touch the Settings out settings that are too short and may not allow the soft-key. use of this feature. •...
Page 152: Advanced Phone Connectivity
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE caution and take precautionary safety measures). By Advanced Phone Connectivity dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth mobile Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s The Uconnect™...
Page 153: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 • low road noise, Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone • smooth road surface, Voice Command • fully closed windows, • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to • dry weather condition. provide at least ⁄...
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). • operation from the driver’s seat. • Even though international dialing for most number • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and number combinations may not be supported.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 NOTE: Uconnect™ Phone SMS is only available when the vehicle is not in moving. Once a message is received and viewed or listened to, you will have the following options: Read Messages: • Send a Reply If you receive a new text message while your phone is •...
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If multiple numbers are available for the contact select Send Messages Using Soft-Keys: which number you would like to have the message You can send messages using Uconnect™ Phone. To send sent. a new message: •...
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 List of Preset Messages: 1. Yes. 2. No. 3. Okay. 4. I can’t talk right now. 5. Call me. 6. I’ll call you later. 7. I’m on my way. 8. Thanks. 9. I’ll be late.
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 10. I will be <number> minutes late. Bluetooth Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the 11. See you in <number> minutes. Uconnect™ Phone. When this happens, the connection 12.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Voice Tree...
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 161: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and...
Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If no command is spoken or recorded the system with say These commands are universal and can be used from any one of three responses: menu. All other commands can be used depending upon the active application.
Page 163: Uconnect™ Voice Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Natural Speech The system utilizes continuous dialog; when the system Natural speech allows the user to speak commands in requires more information from the user it will ask a phrases or complete sentences. The system filters out question to which the user can respond without pressing certain non-word utterances and sounds such as “ah”...
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Changing the Volume Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session in Radio/Player Modes 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command In this mode, you can say the following commands: button. NOTE: The commands can be said on any screen when 2.
Page 165: Voice Tree
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Voice Tree...
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Page 169: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 SEATS Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the...
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Reclining The Seatback The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will rearward.
Page 171: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 increase or decrease the lumbar support. Push the switch WARNING! (Continued) upward or downward to raise or lower the lumbar • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the support. shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 172: Heated Seats - If Equipped
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Seats — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) On some models, the front and rear seats may be • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Press the “Driver” or “Pass” seat soft-key (lo- When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will cated on the Uconnect Touch™ display) once to provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes select HI-level heating.
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Heated Seats NOTE: • Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped with heated seats. The heated seat switches for these two to five minutes.
Page 175: Manual Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Manual Seats — If Equipped Forward Or Rearward Adjustment The adjusting bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rear- ward.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seatbelt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Page 177: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Head Restraints Active Head Restraints — Front Seats The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury Active Head Restraints (AHR). In the event of a rear by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact the AHRs will automatically extend forward impact.
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head NOTE: The head restraints should only be removed by restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If either button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- downward on the head restraint.
Page 179: Folding Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Folding Rear Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storage area. To fold the rear seatback, pull on the loops located on the upper seatback. NOTE: These loops can be tucked away when not in use.
Page 180: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE After releasing the seatback, it can be folded forward. WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers.
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 settings for the driver seat, side mirrors, adjustable pre-programmed memory profiles by pressing the appro- pedals (if equipped), and power tilt and telescopic steer- priate side of the switch. ing column (if equipped) and a set of desired radio station presets.
Page 182: Programming The Memory Feature
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming The Memory Feature NOTE: • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in NOTE: Saving a new memory profile will erase an PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a existing profile from memory.
Page 183: Memory Position Recall
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 To program your RKE transmitters, perform the follow- NOTE: Your RKE transmitters can be unlinked to your ing: memory settings by pressing the SET (S) button followed by the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter in Step 4 1.
Page 184: Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To recall the memory setting for driver two, press Key Fob from the ignition (or change the ignition to OFF, MEMORY button number 2 on the driver’s door or the for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go). UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to •...
Page 185: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 • The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD driver seat position is less than 0.9 in (22.7 mm) Two latches must be released to open the hood. forward of the rear stop.
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety CAUTION! catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it.
Page 187: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 LIGHTS Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation. Headlight Switch Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for The headlight switch is located on the left side of headlight, parking light and instrument panel light the instrument panel.
Page 188: Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights On With Wipers NOTE: • The SmartBeam™ system can be turned on and off (Available With Automatic Headlights Only) When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on using the Uconnect Touch™ System, refer to approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on “Uconnect Touch ™...
Page 189: Daytime Running Lights (Drl) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 To activate the delay feature, turn OFF the ignition switch Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off the The Daytime Running Lights will turn ON the first time headlights within 45 seconds.
Page 190: Fog Lights - If Equipped
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lights — If Equipped To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking The front fog light switch is built into the headlight lights or the low beam headlights and press the switch.
Page 191: Turn Signals
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 NOTE: • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective.
Page 192: Flash-To-Pass
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Flash-To-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This will turn on the high beams headlights until the lever is released. Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console.
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 because a door is open. This includes the glove box light, The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is but not the trunk light. To restore interior light operation, located on the left side of the instrument panel. either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left switch.
Page 194: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent. This feature brightens all text displays such as the odometer, EVIC (if equipped), and radio when the park- ing lights or headlights are on. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers and washer when the ignition switch is in the ON...
Page 195: Intermittent Wiper System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Windshield Washers CAUTION! To use the washer, push the multifunction lever inward (toward the steering column) and hold it for as long as Turn the windshield wipers off when driving washer spray is desired. through an automatic car wash.
Page 196: Mist Feature
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights On With Wipers WARNING! (Available With Automatic Headlights Only) When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on could lead to a collision.
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the multifunction lever. Wiper delay position 1 is the least wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the sensitive, and wiper delay position 4 is the most sensi- following conditions: tive.
Page 198: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To unlock the steering column, pull the lever downward. This feature allows you to tilt the steering column To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or upward or downward as desired.
Page 199: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING To tilt the steering column, move the lever up or down as COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull This feature allows you to tilt the steering column the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as upward or downward.
Page 200: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The heated steering wheel can be turned on and off using WARNING! the Uconnect Touch™ System, refer to “Uconnect Touch™ Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Panel”...
Page 201: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 from the driver to provide improved position with the WARNING! steering wheel. • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin The switch is located on the front side of the driver’s seat because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, cushion side shield.
Page 202: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward CAUTION! (toward the driver). Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF. or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage •...
Page 203: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control right side of the steering wheel. System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
Page 204: To Set A Desired Speed
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set A Desired Speed To Resume Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button button and release.
Page 205: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains set, push the SET (-) button. If the button is continually speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on held in the SET (-) position, the set speed will continue to moderate hills is normal.
Page 206: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — WARNING! IF EQUIPPED • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling system. It is not a substitute for active driving on highways and major roadways.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! − Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions You should switch off the ACC system: into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, distance conditions.
Page 208: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Cruise Control system has two control modes: • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an appropriate distance between vehicles. • Normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode for cruising at a constant preset speed. For additional information, refer to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode”...
Page 209: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise conditions: Control. • When you apply the brakes. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) •...
Page 210: To Activate
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate To turn the system OFF, push and release the ON/OFF Push and release the ON/OFF button. The ACC menu in button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the EVIC displays “Adaptive Cruise Ready.”...
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 • The system will not be controlling the distance be- tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle speed will only be determined by the position of the accelerator pedal. ACC Set Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Page 212: To Cancel
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Cancel The system will disable ACC without erasing the memory if: • You softly tap the brake pedal. • You depress the brake pedal. • You press the CANCEL switch. • An Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) event occurs. •...
Page 213: To Resume Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 • You switch off ESC. To Vary The Speed Setting While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by To Resume Speed pressing and holding the RES + button. If the button is Press the RES + button and release.
Page 214: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 mph Setting The Following Distance In ACC (2 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of The specified following distance for ACC can be set by the button results in a decrease of 1 mph (2 km/h).
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 • The vehicle ahead slows to a speed below 15 mph To change the distance setting, press the Distance button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance (24 km/h) and the system automatically disengages setting adjusts between long, medium, and short.
Page 216: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE capacity. When this occurs, you should immediately Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu apply the brakes as needed to maintain a safe distance The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings. The from the vehicle ahead. EVIC is located in the upper part of the instrument cluster between the speedometer and the tachometer.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 ACC SET The ACC screen will display once again if any ACC activity occurs, which may include any of the following: − When ACC is set, the set speed will display. • Set Speed Change The set speed will continue to display in place of the •...
Page 218: Display Warnings And Maintenance
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Display Warnings And Maintenance “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning The ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” warning will display when conditions temporarily limit system performance. This most often occurs at times of poor visibility, such as in snow or heavy rain.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should When the condition that deactivated the system is no examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of longer present, the system will return to the “Adaptive an obstruction.
Page 220: Precautions While Driving With Acc
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service ACC Warning Precautions While Driving With ACC If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates issues.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 Turns And Bends ACC may occasionally provide braking and/or a driver In turns or bends, ACC may detect a vehicle ahead too alert that you consider unnecessary. This may be the late or too early. This may cause your vehicle to brake late system’s response to signs, guardrails, and other station- or unexpectedly.
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using ACC On Hills Lane Changing When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic lane in which you are traveling.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 Narrow Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane. There will not be suffi- cient distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 224: General Information
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Stationary Objects And Vehicles General Information ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations Classification Specifications: where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and 47 C.F.R.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 displayed if the system was in the ACC OFF position. To NOTE: You must observe the display when setting or switch back to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, press the changing speed, not the speedometer. MODE button a second time.
Page 226: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys- Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped tem (ESC/TCS) activates. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) warns the driver of a potential collision with the vehicle in front of you and To Resume prompts the driver to take action in order to avoid the Press the RES + button and then remove your foot from...
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 WARNING! Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own. The driver has the responsibility to avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle via braking and steering. Failure to follow this warning could lead to serious injury or death.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • FCW will be disabled like ACC below with the un- Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the available screens. vehicle in front of you when you are much closer.
Page 229: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 Usage Precautions” for limitations of this system and recommendations. ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is changed to the ON/RUN position. ParkSense can be active only when the shift lever is in REVERSE.
Page 230: Parksense Warning Display
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE (200 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal ParkSense Display direction, depending on the location, type and orienta- When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display tion of the obstacle. will turn ON indicating the system status. ParkSense Warning Display The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected from the Uconnect™...
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 Rear Park Assist Disabled Slow Tone The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object, the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
Page 233: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2- Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 234: Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist System
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ParkSense system uses four sensors located in the If “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” appears in the rear bumper fascia to scan for obstacles up to 79 in EVIC and the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of (200 cm) away from the rear bumper fascia.
Page 235: Parksense System Usage Precautions
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 • Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care ParkSense System Usage Precautions not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not NOTE: be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris. •...
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable • Drivers must be careful when backing up even to recognize every obstacle, including small ob- when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist sys- stacles.
Page 237: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — WARNING! (Continued) IF EQUIPPED • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear system, it is strongly recommended that the ball Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever...
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear center of the vehicle to assist with parking or aligning to camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen a hitch/receiver. The static grid lines will show separate appears again.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 WARNING! CAUTION! • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should only Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always be used as a parking aid. The ParkView camera is check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to unable to view every obstacle or object in your check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, ob-...
Page 240: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Touch Screen Radio
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning ParkView On or Off — With Touch Screen Radio 1. Turn the Radio on. 2. Press the “More” soft button. 3. Press the “Settings” soft button. 4. Press the “Safety & Driving Assistance” soft button. 5.
Page 241: Sunglasses Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 Sunglasses Storage At the front of the overhead console, a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses. Overhead Reading Lights Press the lens to turn on the light. Press it a second time to turn off the light.
Page 242: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The storage compartment access is a “push/push” de- door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security sign. Push on the raised bar on the compartment door to systems. The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle’s open.
Page 243: Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 NOTE: HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- NOTE: Only use this transceiver with a garage door rity Alarm is active. opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by federal safety standards. This includes most garage WARNING! door opener models manufactured after 1982.
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Then release both the HomeLink and handheld trans- It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the mitter buttons. handheld transmitter of the device that is being copied to HomeLink for more efficient training and accurate If the EVIC display states “DID NOT TRAIN”...
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 NOTE: After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage door does not operate with HomeLink and the garage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the garage door opener may have rolling code. If so, proceed to the heading “Programming A Rolling Code System.”...
Page 246: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are HomeLink button twice (holding the button for two designed to “time-out” in the same manner. seconds each time).
Page 247: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button for HomeLink ” earlier in this section. 20 seconds until the EVIC display states “CHANNEL # TRAINING.” Do not release the button. Using HomeLink To operate, press and release the programmed 3.
Page 248: Troubleshooting Tips
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Troubleshooting Tips General Information If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry are some of the most common solutions: Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
Page 249: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in visors on the overhead console. the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 250: Opening Sunroof - Express
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express second and the sunroof will open automatically from any Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop position.
Page 251: Venting Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain pressed. open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with Venting Sunroof —...
Page 252: Sunroof Fully Closed
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Insert cigar lighter or accessory plug into the power • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power outlets for use to ensure proper operation. sunroof switch will remain active for up to approxi- NOTE: mately ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned •...
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 The center console outlet is powered directly from the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent the engine from starting. Front Power Outlet WARNING! Do not place ashes inside the cubby bin located on the center console on vehicle’s not equipped with the...
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of power from the vehicle’s battery even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 255: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- sory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage. CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the...
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated and Cooled Cupholders — If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with heated and cooled cupholders. The cupholders are designed to help keep warm beverages warm and cold beverages cool. Press the switch once for cooling, twice for heating and a third time to turn the cupholders off.
Page 257: Rear Seat Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 Rear Seat Cupholders STORAGE The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest Glovebox Storage between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned The glovebox storage compartment is located on the forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide passenger side of the instrument panel.
Page 258: Console Features
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Two separate storage compartments are also located underneath the armrest. Opened Glovebox Storage Compartment Console Features The center console contains two shift bezel cubby bins Center Console with rubber mats for holding small items. For vehicles not equipped with navigation radio, the console also contains an extra storage bin located below the climate control, which holds up to four CD jewel cases.
Page 259: Door Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 The top compartment holds small items, such as a pen Door Storage and note pad, while the larger bottom compartment will The door panels contain storage areas. hold CDs and alike. The bottom compartment also con- tains a 12 Volt power outlet and a molded-in coin holder (designed to hold various size coins).
Page 260: Cargo Area - Vehicles Equipped With 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 WARNING! (Continued) Split-Folding Rear Seat • The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down versatility.
Page 261: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 REAR WINDOW FEATURES WARNING! Rear Window Defroster The weight and position of cargo and passengers can The rear window defroster button is located on the change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle climate control.
Page 262: Load Leveling System - If Equipped
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The automatic load leveling system will provide a level- riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to conditions.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Fuel Economy ..... . 283 Instrument Panel Features ....263 ▫...
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Soft-Keys ......288 Kicker High Performance Sound System With Driver-Selectable Surround (DSS) –...
Page 265: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 7 — ESC Off Switch 13 — Engine Start/Stop Button 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Uconnect Touch™ System Hard Controls 14 — Trunk Release Button 3 — Hazard Switch 9 —...
Page 266: Instrument Cluster
264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 267: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 5. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal 1. Tachometer when the turn signal lever is operated. The red segments indicate the maximum permissible engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has range.
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Odometer Display / Electronic Vehicle Information Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Center (EVIC) Display The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the Odometer Display instrument cluster. For further information refer to “Elec- The odometer display shows the total distance the ve- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”.
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System brakes.
Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels.
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 does not come on when turning the key from OFF to WARNING! ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after operating conditions.
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL system. If this light remains on after several ignition 12. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles Light — If Equipped (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the trol (ESC) is off.
Page 273: Starting And Operating
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 • The highest available transmission gear is displayed in 16. Airbag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds the lower right corner of the Electronic Vehicle Infor- as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first mation Center (EVIC) whenever the Electronic Range turned to ON/RUN.
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light remains on when the parking brake has been NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake tions.
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by 21. Seat Belt Reminder Light turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/ ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for ap- RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight proximately two seconds.
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H” others could be badly burned by steam or boiling pull over and stop the vehicle.
Page 277: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful (EVIC) information by pressing the switches mounted on the The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the •...
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel. ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units, System Setup) and sub menus.
Page 279: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 • RKE Battery Low (with a single chime) BACK Button Press the BACK button to scroll back to a • Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not in PARK previous menu or sub menu. • Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more, with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph [1.6 km/h]) Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) •...
Page 280: Evic White Telltale Lights
278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • SERVICE AWD SYSTEM — All Wheel Drive (AWD) • Remote start disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset system is not functioning properly and service is • Remote start active — Push Start Button required. •...
Page 281: Evic Amber Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) SET been engaged and the gear selected is displayed. For further information on ERS, refer to “Starting And Oper- This light will turn on when the ACC is SET. ating” For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)”...
Page 282: Evic Red Telltale Lights
280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Low Fuel Light EVIC Red Telltale Lights When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These (11.0 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until telltales include: fuel is added.
Page 283: What To Do In Emergencies
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 • Charging System Light check. If the light does not come on during starting, have This light shows the status of the electrical charg- the system checked by an authorized dealer. ing system. The light should come on when the If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly engine is running.
Page 284: Oil Change Required
282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to CAUTION! pass H, the indicator will continuously flash and a continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- to cool. ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
Page 285: Fuel Economy
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon reset.
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- tion: Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode — If Equipped Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read “RESET”...
Page 287: Vehicle Speed
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous Vehicle Speed and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the SELECT Speed”...
Page 288: Units
286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trip B Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset • Elapsed Time when the ignition is in the ACC position. Elapsed time Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all the will increment when the ignition is in the ON/RUN Trip Computer functions.
Page 289: Vehicle Info
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 • Trans Temperature down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark Displays the actual transmission temperature. appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been •...
Page 290: Turn Menu Off
288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Turn Menu OFF Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 Settings — Select from Main Menu using the DOWN button. Press- Customer Programmable Features ing the SELECT button blanks the menu display. Pressing In this mode the Uconnect Touch™ system allows you to any one of the four steering wheel buttons brings the access programmable features such as Display, Clock, menu back.
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 1 — Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 Settings Hard-key Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 Soft-keys...
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the Eng- lish, French (Français), Spanish (Español) button to select • Brightness the language preferred followed by pressing the arrow Press the Brightness soft-key to change this display. back soft-key.
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 • Touch Screen Beep To make your selection, press the Set Time soft-key, Press the Touch Screen Beep soft-key to change this adjust the hours and minutes using the up and down display. When in this display you may turn on or shut off soft-keys, select AM or PM, select 12 hr or 24 hr followed the sound heard when a touch screen button (soft-key) is by pressing the arrow back soft-key when all selections...
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Park Assist Safety / Assistance Press the Park Assist soft-key to change this display. The • Front Collision Warning Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind the Press the Front Collision Warning soft-key to change this vehicle when the transmission shift lever is in REVERSE display.
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 out of REVERSE. To make your selection, press the Tilt NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in Mirrors in Reverse soft-key, select On or Off followed by the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is pressing the arrow back soft-key.
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL and operating information. To make your selection, press change the Illuminated Approach status press the 0, 30, the Hill Start Assist soft-key, select On or Off followed by 60 or 90 soft-key followed by pressing the arrow back pressing the arrow back soft-key.
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 Beams soft-key, select ON or OFF followed by pressing selected. To make your selection, press the Flash Head- the arrow back soft-key. Refer to “Lights/SmartBeam™ lights with Lock soft-key, select On or Off followed by —...
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Remote Door Unlock Order door is opened. To make your selection, press the Auto Unlock on Exit soft-key, select On or Off followed by Press the Remote Door Unlock Order soft-key to change pressing the arrow back soft-key. this display.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 • Passive Entry (Keyless Enter-N-Go) first is selected, once the driver door is opened, the interior door lock/unlock switch can be used to unlock Press the Passive Entry soft-key to change this display. all doors (or use RKE transmitter). This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to press the RKE transmitter lock •...
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Headlight Off Delay Engine Off Options Press the Headlight Off Delay soft-key to change this • Easy Exit Seats display. When this feature is selected, the driver can Press the Easy Exit Seats soft-key to change this display. choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 Compass Settings • Variance Press the Variance soft-key to change this display. Com- pass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL calibrate the compass by pressing the ON soft-key and NOTE: Bass/mid/treble allow the you to simply slide completing one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free your finger up/down to change the setting as well as from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL press directly on the desired setting.
Page 303: Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Settings - Customer Programmable Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 • Subscription Info Phone / Bluetooth New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free • Paired Devices limited time subscription to SIRIUS Satellite Radio with This feature shows which phones are paired to the your radio.
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Comfort & Remote Start, Engine Off Operation, Compass Display Settings, Audio, Phone/Bluetooth and SIRIUS Setup. • Display Mode When in this display you may select one of the auto display settings. To change Mode status press and release the Day, Night or Auto soft-key followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 • Set Language • Voice Response Length When in this display you may select one of three lan- When in this display you may change the Voice Response guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip Length settings.
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Fuel Saver Display in Cluster • Set Time Minutes The “ECO” message is located in the instrument cluster When in this display you may select the time display display, this message can be turned on or off. To make settings.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 • Park Assist Safety / Assistance The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind • Front Collision Sensitivity the vehicle when the transmission shift lever is in RE- The Front Collision Warning (FCW) feature can be can be VERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph set to Far, set to Near or turned Off.
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL REVERSE. To make your selection, press the Tilt Mirrors NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in in Reverse soft-key, select On or Off followed by pressing the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is the arrow back soft-key.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • Rain Sensing Auto Wipers when exiting the vehicle. To change the Headlight Off When this feature is selected, the system will automati- Delay status press the 0, 30, 60 or 90 soft-key followed by cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture pressing the arrow back soft-key.
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Auto Dim High Beams (in right-traffic countries) or leftward (in left-traffic coun- When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights tries), to provide safe forward visibility without excessive will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To glare or backdazzle.
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 • Auto Unlock on Exit • Sound Horn with Remote Start When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the the remote start is activated.
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter- pressing the arrow back soft-key. Refer to “Keyless N-Go (Passive Entry) and the EVIC is programmed to Enter-N-Go” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Unlock All Doors 1st Press, all doors will unlock no Vehicle”.
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start Engine Off Options • Horn with Remote Start • Easy Exit Seat When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to the remote start is activated.
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Headlight Off Delay NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds Laptops and Radar Detectors.
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 • Perform Compass Calibration Audio Press the Calibration key to change this setting. This • Balance/Fade compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to When in this display you may adjust the Balance and manually reset the compass. When the vehicle is new, the Fade settings.
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Music Info Cleanup your selection, press the Channel Skip Seats soft-key, This feature helps organize music files for optimized select the channels you would like to skip followed by music navigation. To make your selection, press the pressing the arrow back soft-key.
Page 317: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 iPod /USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ/ Uconnect™ Multimedia radio User’s Manual for REL/RET radios only with Uconnect™.
Page 318: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device
316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Connecting The iPod or External USB Device Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external the vehicle’s iPod /USB/MP3 control system (iPod or USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port external USB device may take a few minutes to connect), which is located in the center console or glove compart- the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by...
Page 319: Controlling The Ipod Or External Usb Device Using Radio Buttons
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 • The audio device can be controlled using the radio mode. In Play mode, the following buttons on the radio buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod contents. faceplate may be used to control the iPod or external USB device and display data: •...
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • A single press backward << RW or forward FF >> will • Press the SCAN button to use iPod /USB/MP3 de- jump backward or forward respectively, for five vice scan mode, which will play the first 10 seconds of seconds.
Page 321: List Or Browse Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 • During all List modes, the iPod displays all lists in List Or Browse Mode During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the below, will bring up List mode. List mode enables bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backwards scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the (counter-clockwise) to get to the track faster.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current CAUTION! list on the top line and the first item in that list on • Leaving the iPod or external USB device (or any the second line. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in •...
Page 323: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) 2. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the Setup , then Select Audio Devices . Uconnect™ phone system. 3. Say name of the audio device or ask Uconnect™ Controlling BTSA using Radio Buttons phone system to list audio devices.
Page 324: Kicker High Performance Sound System With Driver-Selectable Surround (Dss) - If Equipped
322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL KICKER HIGH PERFORMANCE SOUND SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art audio WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) – amplifier that provides 5.1-channel simulated surround sound from any stereo audio source. A new feature of the IF EQUIPPED KICKER audio system offers the ability to choose sur- round sound for any audio source.
Page 325: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 DSS modes for audio sources are “Stereo” and “Audio Surround,” which is surround sound equalized for the front seat occupants. Please note that DSS effects are dependent on the mix of the original recording. Some audio will sound better in DSS modes, others in Stereo mode.
Page 326: Radio Operation
324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pressing the center button will make the radio switch CD Player between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next CD/HDD/AUX/VES, etc.). track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a beginning of the previous track if it is within one second...
Page 327: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective precautions: coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 328: Climate Controls
326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. This system can be operated through either the Automatic Climate Controls on the instrument panel or through the Uconnect Touch™...
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect Touch™ system screen. Automatic Climate Controls — Hard-keys (ATC System Shown) Uconnect Touch™ System 4.3 Manual Temperature Controls — Soft-keys...
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-keys And Soft-keys) 1. A/C Button Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning (A/C) setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. If equipped with ATC, performing this function will cause the automatic operation to switch into manual mode and the AUTO indicator will turn off.
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 Hard-key 4. Front Defrost Button The blower speed increases as you turn the control Press and release to change the current airflow setting to clockwise from the lowest blower setting. The blower Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this fea- speed decreases as you turn the knob counter-clockwise.
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Pressing this button while in Sync mode will CAUTION! automatically exit Sync. Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to 7. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button the heating elements: Provides the passenger with independent temperature •...
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 10. Driver Temperature Control Down Button 12. Modes Provides the driver with independent temperature con- The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air trol. Push the button for cooler temperature settings. comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, demist outlets and defrost outlets.
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort NOTE: For Manual Climate Controls, while operating conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets in other airflow modes than Defrost, the system will not and warmer air from the floor outlets. automatically sense the presence of fog, mist or ice on the windshield.
Page 335: Climate Control Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 14. Temperature Control NOTE: • For Manual Climate Controls, if the system is in Mix, (Manual Temperature Control Only) Press the temperature soft-key to regulate the tempera- Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C can be turned off, but ture of the air inside the passenger compartment.
Page 336: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Recirculation Control Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) When outside air contains smoke, odors, or ATC Hard-keys are located in the center of the instru- high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, ment panel. you may wish to recirculate interior air by Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect Touch™...
Page 337: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is Manual Operation not necessary to change the settings. You will experience The system allows for manual selection of blower speed, the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to air distribution mode, A/C status and recirculation con- function automatically.
Page 338: Maintaining Your Vehicle
336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Summer Operation Vacation Storage The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the against engine overheating.
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 Window Fogging Outside Air Intake Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they windshield and provide sufficient heating.
Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 341 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....344 Automatic Transmission ....348 ▫...
Page 342 340 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ... 367 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ... . . 357 ▫ Acceleration ......357 ▫...
Page 343 STARTING AND OPERATING 341 ▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ....382 Snow Tires ......391 ▫...
Page 344 342 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Materials Added To Fuel ....406 Adding Fuel ......411 ▫...
Page 345 STARTING AND OPERATING 343 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights ▫ Towing Tips ......426 (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ..420 Recreational Towing ▫...
Page 346: Starting Procedures
344 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic Transmission Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat before shifting into any driving gear.
Page 347: Keyless Enter-N-Go
STARTING AND OPERATING 345 Keyless Enter-N-Go To start the engine, the transmission must be in PARK or This feature allows the driver to oper- NEUTRAL. Press and hold the brake pedal while press- ate the ignition switch with the push ing the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
Page 348: Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F Or 7°C)
346 STARTING AND OPERATING • Starting with the ignition switch in the OFF position: button is pressed twice to the OFF position. If the shift lever is not in PARK and the ENGINE START/STOP • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to button is pressed once, the EVIC (if equipped) will change the ignition switch to the ACC position (EVIC display a “Vehicle Not In Park”...
Page 349: If Engine Fails To Start
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 If Engine Fails To Start Clearing a Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) WARNING! If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather proce- • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into dures, it may be flooded.
Page 350: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
348 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits CAUTION! quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- grounded, three-wire extension cord.
Page 351: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 • Shift lever position WARNING! • Accelerator position It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or • Vehicle speed NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, The gear shifting process is continuously adapted, de- the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in pendent on the driving style, the driving situation, and...
Page 352 350 STARTING AND OPERATING • The electronically-controlled transmission provides a WARNING! precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating. Therefore, the first few shifts on a new Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure vehicle may be somewhat abrupt or soft until after the those in and near the vehicle.
Page 353: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 Over-Temperature Mode Five-Speed Automatic Transmission The transmission electronics constantly monitor the Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be transmission oil temperature. If the transmission exceeds done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the normal operating temperature, the transmission will vehicle is stopped.
Page 354: Gear Ranges
352 STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges WARNING! PARK Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the This range supplements the parking brake by locking the parking brake. Always apply parking brake fully transmission. The engine can be started in this range. when parked to guard against vehicle movement and Never use PARK while the vehicle is in motion.
Page 355 STARTING AND OPERATING 353 CAUTION! CAUTION! Damage to the shifter could result if the shift lever is Coasting the vehicle or driving for any other reason moved out of PARK before the ignition light is with shift lever in NEUTRAL can result in transmis- turned from the OFF to the RUN position.
Page 356 354 STARTING AND OPERATING The transmission automatically upshifts through fifth If vehicle acceleration worsens, or the transmission no gear. The DRIVE position provides optimum driving longer shifts, the transmission is most likely operating in characteristics under all normal operating conditions. the Limp Home Mode.
Page 357: Autostick
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 6. Move the shift lever to the desired range. If the downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. problem is no longer detected, the transmission will This system can also provide you with more control return to normal operation. during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situa- If the transmission cannot be reset, see your authorized...
Page 358: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
356 STARTING AND OPERATING Fully pressing the accelerator pedal while in Autostick WARNING! mode will downshift the transmission as needed for maximum acceleration (3.6L Models Only). Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their The transmission will automatically downshift as the grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or vehicle slows to a stop (to prevent engine lugging) and...
Page 359: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 vehicle automatically shifts into AWD mode. Automatic CAUTION! AWD operation could be activated by outside tempera- ture, wheel slip, or other predetermined conditions (there All wheels must have the same size and type tires. may be a slight delay for AWD engagement after a wheel Unequal tire sizes must not be used.
Page 360: Traction
358 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. WARNING! 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. visible. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear 4.
Page 361: Flowing/Rising Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 Flowing/Rising Water CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing water WARNING! before driving through it. Never drive through Do not drive on or across a road or path where water standing water that is deeper than the bottom of is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
Page 362 360 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 363: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 POWER STEERING If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM” Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-hydraulic power message and a flashing icon are displayed on steering system that will give you good vehicle response the EVIC screen, it indicates that the vehicle and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces.
Page 364: Multi-Displacement System (Mds) (If Equipped) - 5.7L Engine Only
362 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: PARKING BRAKE • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the these conditions there will be a substantial increase in PARK position.
Page 365 STARTING AND OPERATING 363 NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle.
Page 366 364 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage the parking brake. Always apply the parking or injury.
Page 367: Anti-Lock Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ABS is activated during braking under certain road or The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in- vehicle stability and brake performance under most clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose braking conditions.
Page 368 366 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- • The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equip- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase ment that may be susceptible to interference braking or steering efficiency beyond that af- caused by improperly installed or high output forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and...
Page 369: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 367 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that include Anti-Lock Brake Sys- The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics tem (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the System (BAS), and the Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Page 370: Brake Assist System (Bas)
368 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! This system complements the ABS by optimizing the vehicle braking capability during emergency brake ma- The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics neuvers. This system detects an emergency braking situ- from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the ation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
Page 371: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ESC Operating Modes This system enhances directional control and stability of The ESC system has two available operating modes: the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESC ESC On corrects for oversteering and understeering the vehicle This is the normal operating mode for the ESC.
Page 372: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
370 STARTING AND OPERATING “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will illu- running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator minate. To turn the ESC on again, momentarily press the Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a “ESC Off” switch and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction malfunction has been detected in the ESC system.
Page 373: Synchronizing Esc
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 NOTE: Synchronizing ESC • The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” If the power supply is interrupted (battery and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momen- disconnected discharged), “ESC tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 374: Tire Safety Information
372 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded tion.
Page 376 374 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 377: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 378: Tire Terminology And Definitions
376 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology and Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof. Cold Tire Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 379: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location...
Page 380 378 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, This placard tells you important information about gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear the: axles must not be exceeded. For further information on 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to 2) total weight your vehicle can carry “Vehicle Loading”...
Page 381 STARTING AND OPERATING 379 Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg”...
Page 382 380 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 383: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 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 384: Tire Inflation Pressures
382 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar. hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure the right or left.
Page 385 STARTING AND OPERATING 383 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 386: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
384 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 387: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 385 Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and CAUTION! Wheel – If Equipped The spare tire of your vehicle is equivalent in look and Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take function as the original equipment tire and wheel found your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a on the front or rear axle of your vehicle.
Page 388: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
386 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 front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Page 389: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 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 faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without WARNING! stopping when you are stuck.
Page 390: Tread Wear Indicators
388 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
Page 391: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little WARNING! exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than with oil, grease, and gasoline. that specified for your vehicle.
Page 392: Tire Chains
390 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the following precautions: adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire • Because of restricted chain clearance between tires failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 393: Snow Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 391 SNOW TIRES CAUTION! (Continued) Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires • Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave- during the winter. All season tires satisfy this require- ment. ment and can be identified by the M+S designation on •...
Page 394: Tire Rotation Recommendations
392 STARTING AND OPERATING poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross” hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern checked before using these tire types. does not apply to some directional tires that must not be reversed.
Page 395: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 393 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- limit for any reason, including low temperature effects mended cold placard pressure.
Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure • The TPMS has been optimized for the original of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), equipment tires and wheels.
Page 397: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure the tire.
Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly (if message will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven equipped) has a TPM sensor. The matching full size spare for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for can be used in place of any of the four road tires.
Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. Vehicles with Compact Spare 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. 1. The compact spare tire does not have a TPM sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the Vehicles with Full Size Spare compact spare tire.
Page 400: Premium System - If Equipped
398 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and The TPMS consists of the following components: reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, • Receiver module, the TPMS will update automatically and the TPM Telltale •...
Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The TPM Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires. In addition, the EVIC will display a LOW TIRE message and a graphic showing the pres- sure values of each tire with the low tire pressure values flashing.
Page 402 400 STARTING AND OPERATING Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes and inflate the tires with a low pressure condition (those (- -) in place of the pressure value to indicate which flashing in the EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s recom- sensor is not being received.
Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault message for a minimum of five seconds when a system no longer exists, the TPM Telltale Light will no longer fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is flash, and the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message will no...
Page 404 402 STARTING AND OPERATING EVIC will display a low pressure message and a graphic 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above showing the low tire pressure value flashing. 15 mph (24 km/h), the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
Page 405: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 warning limit in any of the four active road tires. The FUEL REQUIREMENTS vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 3.6L Engine – If Equipped 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this This engine is designed to meet all emis- information.
Page 406: Reformulated Gasoline
404 STARTING AND OPERATING optimum performance. The use of premium gasoline is Reformulated Gasoline not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit over Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner regular gasoline in these engines. burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are spe- Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im-...
Page 407: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 405 If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 CAUTION! fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- • operate in a lean mode line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these •...
Page 408: Mmt In Gasoline
406 STARTING AND OPERATING MMT In Gasoline Materials Added to Fuel MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is All gasoline sold in the United States is required to blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional blended with MMT provides no performance advantage detergents or other additives is not needed under normal beyond gasoline of the same octane number without...
Page 409: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 407 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 410: Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) - If Equipped
408 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected operate on E-85. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- mal conditions repaired promptly.
Page 411: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
STARTING AND OPERATING 409 Ethanol Fuel (E-85) When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and • you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less 15% unleaded gasoline. than 1/4 full •...
Page 412: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
410 STARTING AND OPERATING • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully Starting compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C).
Page 413: Replacement Parts
STARTING AND OPERATING 411 Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located in the designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure map pocket). that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- patible parts.
Page 414 412 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Open the fuel filler door. NOTE: Only the correct size nozzle opens the latches allowing the flapper door to open. 5. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off the fuel tank is full. 6.
Page 415: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message WARNING! If the vehicle diagnostic system determines • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly the vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank installed, or damaged, a loose gascap indicator is being filled.
Page 416: Vehicle Certification Label
414 STARTING AND OPERATING Vehicle Certification Label Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. the rear of the driver’s door. This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the The label contains the following information: GVWR.
Page 417: Overloading
STARTING AND OPERATING 415 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 418: Trailer Towing
416 STARTING AND OPERATING TRAILER TOWING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle In this section, you will find safety tips and information Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do further information.
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Frontal Area The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles maximum width of the front of a trailer.
Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- • An improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the system may reduce handling, stability, braking tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s).
Page 421: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of Max. Trailer Hitch Class trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional Industry Standards Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your authorized dealer for Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) package content.
Page 422: (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
420 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Tongue Wt. (Gross Trailer Wt.) (See Note) 3.6L Rear Wheel Drive 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Page 423: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the “Tire and Loading Information”...
Page 424 422 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph and it will not shift during travel. When trailering (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 Towing Requirements – Tires WARNING! (Continued) − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a spare tire. grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow vehicle.
Page 426 424 STARTING AND OPERATING on replacement tires and for the proper tire replace- CAUTION! ment procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s GVWR If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and GAWR limits.
Page 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle WARNING! (Continued) but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping Refer to the following illustrations. distance. When towing, you should allow for ad- ditional space between your vehicle and the ve- hicle in front of you.
Page 428: Trailer Towing Weights
426 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, select a lower gear range using the Autostick shift control.
Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 specified for “police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer tow- − Extended driving at high RPM should be avoided to ing.” Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper prevent excess heat generation. A reduction in vehicle maintenance intervals.
Page 430: (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
428 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING CAUTION! (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- Two-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive ments can cause severe transmission and/or transfer Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, case damage.
Page 431 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ....430 Jump-Starting Procedures ....441 ▫...
Page 432: Hazard Warning Flasher
430 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank near the top center of the instrument panel. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 433 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 431 • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum WARNING! heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a You or others can be badly burned by hot engine supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 434: Jacking And Tire Changing
432 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for WARNING! changing tires only. The jack should not be used to • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the lift the vehicle for service purposes.
Page 435 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 433 1. Open the trunk. 3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire. 2. Lift the access cover using the pull strap and hook. Place the hook over the edge of the rear window to secure the cover.
Page 436: Preparations For Jacking
434 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Remove the fastener securing the jack. WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided.
Page 437: Jacking And Changing A Tire
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 435 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. Jacking and Changing a Tire 3. Set the parking brake. WARNING! 4. Place the shift lever into PARK. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to 5. Turn OFF the ignition. help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: 6.
Page 438 436 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on jack. locations other than those indicated in the Jacking •...
Page 439 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 437 3. Before raising the vehicle, use the lug wrench to loosen, but not remove, the lug nuts on the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the lug nuts counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 4.
Page 440 438 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make do not fully tighten the wheel nuts until the vehicle the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and has been lowered.
Page 441: Wheel Cover Or Center Cap Installation - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 439 To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not WARNING! tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle is lowered to the ground. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle.
Page 442: Compact Spare Tire
440 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the 7. For vehicles equipped with center caps, install the valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, center cap by hand. Do not use a hammer or excessive snapping the cover over the two lug nuts.
Page 443: Jump-Starting Procedures
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 441 • Keep tire inflated to 60 psi (414 KPa) cold inflation JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES pressure. If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in •...
Page 444: Preparations For Jump-Start
442 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Preparations For Jump-Start The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery posts are located on the right side of the engine compartment for jump-starting.
Page 445: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 443 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park WARNING! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. ever the hood is raised.
Page 446 444 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 447: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 445 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion.
Page 448 446 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Turn off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) WARNING! — if equipped, or Traction Control System (TCS) — if equipped before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- Brake Control”...
Page 449: Shift Lever Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 447 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: 1. Firmly set the parking brake. 2.
Page 450: With Keyless Enter-N-Go - If Equipped
448 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES With Keyless Enter-N-Go — If Equipped STOP button once or twice to go to the ON/RUN If the engine is running, press the START/STOP button to position. Do not start the engine. Then, follow the in- turn it off.
Page 451 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 449 If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, see “Shift Lever The manufacturer does not recommend that you tow this Override” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for instruc- vehicle on a tow dolly. Vehicle damage may occur. tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the Flatbed towing is recommended.
Page 452: Without The Ignition Key
450 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be Vehicles equipped with AWD can be towed with the towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than transmission in NEUTRAL and the rear wheels OFF the 15 miles (24 km), tow with the rear wheels OFF the ground with no limitation on speed or distance.
Page 453 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment – 3.6L ....453 Maintenance Procedures ....458 ▫...
Page 454 452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Adding Washer Fluid ....469 Replacement Bulbs ....498 ▫...
Page 455: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 3.6L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 5 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 6 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 —...
Page 456: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 5 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 —...
Page 457: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emissions control system.
Page 458: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- For states that require an Inspection and Mainte- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction tion. Tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound is heard. Indicator Light (MIL)”...
Page 459 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457 2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your this test over. authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, 3.
Page 460: Replacement Parts
458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PARTS WARNING! Use of genuine MOPAR parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- You can be badly injured working on or around a sure the designed performance. Damage or failures motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you caused by the use of non-MOPAR parts for maintenance have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
Page 461: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459 Engine Oil CAUTION! • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per- Checking Oil Level – 3.6L Engine To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must form repairs and service when necessary could be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at result in more costly repairs, damage to other regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
Page 462 460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Checking Oil Level – 5.7L Engine Change Engine Oil To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Page 463 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended Identification Symbol engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on This symbol means that the oil has engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- been certified by the American ment”...
Page 464: Engine Oil Filter
462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and operation of the Multi-Displacement System (MDS).
Page 465: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters maintenance intervals. varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR engine air WARNING! cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recommended.
Page 466 464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The battery is stored under an access cover in WARNING! the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can engine compartment for jump starting. Refer to “Jump- burn or even blind you.
Page 467: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 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 at the start of each warm season. This service should battery that the positive cable is attached to the include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance positive post and the negative cable is attached to...
Page 468: A/C Air Filter
466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning tioning system.
Page 469 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 1. Remove the access door in the cowl screen by pressing 2. Slide the lid on the filter adapter forward and down the retaining clips. and remove the used filter. Access Door...
Page 470: Body Lubrication
468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the Body Lubrication direction of airflow, which is toward the rear of the Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as vehicle (text and arrows on the filter will indicate this). seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- cated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as...
Page 471: Windshield Wiper Blades
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR performance of blades may be present with chattering, Lock Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent directly into the...
Page 472: Exhaust System
470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system Exhaust System in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust rating information can be found on most washer fluid system.
Page 473 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 WARNING! CAUTION! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con- and can eventually poison you.
Page 474 472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- age: portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in damage.
Page 475: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 Cooling System rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front WARNING! of the radiator for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden •...
Page 476 474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System – Drain, Flush, and Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may reliable cooling system cleaner.
Page 477 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine and distilled water. Use higher concentrations (not to coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance exceed 70%) if temperatures below 34°F ( 37°C) are intervals.
Page 478 476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Pressure Cap WARNING! (Continued) The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one coolant, and to ensure that engine coolant (antifreeze) specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en- will return to the radiator from the coolant recovery gine damage may result.
Page 479 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 engine OFF and cold, the level of the engine coolant humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor- (antifreeze) in the bottle should be between the ranges ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine indicated on the bottle. coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator.
Page 480: Brake System
478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOAT engine Brake System coolant (antifreeze) (minimum) and distilled water for In order to assure brake system performance, all brake proper corrosion protection of your engine, which system components should be inspected periodically. contains aluminum components.
Page 481 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per- WARNING! forming underhood services. • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine the cap.
Page 482: Automatic Transmission
480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could has been in a tightly closed container.
Page 483 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 fluid. No chemical flushes should be used in any trans- Fluid Level Check mission; only the approved lubricant may be used. Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks are not required. For this reason, the dipstick is omitted. Special Additives Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered If you notice fluid loss or transmission malfunction, have...
Page 484: All Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE All Wheel Drive (AWD) – If Equipped CAUTION! (Continued) The all wheel drive system consists of a transfer case and • The fluid level is preset at the factory and it does front differential. The exterior surface of these compo- not require adjustment under normal operating nents should be inspected for evidence of fluid leaks.
Page 485: Rear Axle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 Rear Axle Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be graphic locations and usage.
Page 486 484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR The most common causes are: Cleaner Wax or equivalent to remove road film, stains • Road salt, dirt, and moisture accumulation. and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to •...
Page 487 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Special Care de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive packaged and sealed. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
Page 488 486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’ protective protectants on Stain Repel products. finish. Interior Care Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure –...
Page 489 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 and MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To liquid.
Page 490 488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR Total Clean, a The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care the belts from the vehicle to wash them.
Page 491: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 FUSES CAUTION! Integrated Power Module • When installing the integrated power module The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- compartment. This module contains fuses and relays. erly positioned and fully latched.
Page 492 490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — — Fuse – Spare 40 Amp — Radiator Fan #1 — 20 Amp Horns Green Yellow 50 Amp — Power Steering #1 —...
Page 493 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 50 Amp — Power Steering #2 — 25 Amp Engine Module Neutral 30 Amp — Wiper Motor — — Fuse – Spare Pink —...
Page 494: Rear Power Distribution Center
492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Power Distribution Center Cavity Car- Mini- Description There is also a power distribution center located in the tridge Fuse trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center Fuse contains fuses and relays. — 10 Amp Power Steering Module/AC Clutch Relay —...
Page 495 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 CAUTION! • When installing the power distribution center cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the power distribution center and possibly result in an electrical system failure.
Page 496 494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 60 Amp — Front PDC Feed #1 30 Amp — Driver Door Yellow Pink — — Fuse – Spare 30 Amp — Passenger Door Pink 60 Amp...
Page 497 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — — Fuse — Spare — 15 Amp Ignition Switch/Wireless Blue Module — — Fuse — Spare — 10 Amp Steering Column —...
Page 498 496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — 25 Amp Rear Heated Seats/ — 20 Amp Front Heated Seats Neutral Steering Wheel Yellow — 10 Amp Park Assist/Blind Spot/ —...
Page 499: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 VEHICLE STORAGE Cavity Car- Mini- Description If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than tridge Fuse 21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your Fuse battery. — — Fuse — Spare •...
Page 500: Replacement Bulbs
498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS Exterior Bulb Number Low Beam Headlamp (Standard Halogen) ..H11 Low Beam Headlamp – High Intensity Interior Bulb Number Discharge (HID) ......D3S Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps .
Page 501: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 BULB REPLACEMENT 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. Front Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, and Side Marker 4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head- Lamp —...
Page 502 500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3 — Park/Turn Lamp Bulb 4 — Side Marker Lamp Bulb...
Page 503: Front Low Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn Lamp - Models With High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (Hid)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 Front Low Beam Headlamp and Park/Turn Lamp WARNING! — Models with High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of HID headlamps when the headlight switch is turned HID Headlamps ON.
Page 504: License Lamp
502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE License Lamp 1. Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 1 — License Lamp Bulb 2 —...
Page 505: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 503 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) All Engines 19 Gallons 72 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.6 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile...
Page 506: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 507: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Page 509 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....508 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..510...
Page 510 508 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime manual must be done at the times or mileages specified will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change vehicle performance and reliability.
Page 511 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 509 • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In- vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom- eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for •...
Page 512 510 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once a Month At Each Oil Change • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Change the engine oil filter. damage. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals CAUTION! as required.
Page 513 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 511 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 514: Service Schedule
512 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 515 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 513 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 516 514 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 56,000 miles (91 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 517 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 515 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 64,000 miles (104 000 km). ❏...
Page 518 516 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 519 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 517 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 520 518 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏...
Page 521 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 519 104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 522 520 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 90 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 523 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 521 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 102 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 524 522 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 152,000 miles (247 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 525 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 523 † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
Page 527: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......527 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 528 526 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 533 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......533 ▫...
Page 529: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 527 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 530: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
528 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 423–6343 •...
Page 531: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 529 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 532: Warranty Information
530 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 533: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 531 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.
Page 534 532 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Service Manuals • Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the information that students and professional technicians assistance of service and engineering specialists to need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles.
Page 535 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 533 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 536 534 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 537 INDEX...
Page 538 536 INDEX About Your Brakes ..... . . 362 Airbag, Side ......57,62,65 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 539 INDEX 537 Automatic Door Locks ..... 29 Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ....505 Automatic Headlights .
Page 540 538 INDEX Brakes ....... 478 Chart, Tire Sizing ......373 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .
Page 541 INDEX 539 Connector Corrosion Protection ..... 483 UCI ....... . 315 Cruise Control (Speed Control) .
Page 542 540 INDEX Disposal Traction Control System ....367 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ....476 Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .
Page 543 INDEX 541 Break-In Recommendations ....80 Overheating ......430 Checking Oil Level .
Page 544 542 INDEX Engine Oil Disposal ....462 Fluid Level Checks Flash-To-Pass ......190 Automatic Transmission .
Page 545 INDEX 543 Gasoline ......403 Gauges Gauge ......270 Coolant Temperature .
Page 546 544 INDEX Headlight Washers ..... . . 469 Hitches Headlights ......501 Trailer Towing .
Page 547 INDEX 545 Interior Fuses ......489 Knee Bolster ......53,54 Interior Lights .
Page 548 546 INDEX Brake Assist Warning ....370 Intensity Control ..... . 191 Brake Warning .
Page 549 INDEX 547 Vanity Mirror ......96 Maintenance Schedule ....508 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .
Page 550 548 INDEX Heated ......96 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ....504 Outside .
Page 551 INDEX 549 Onboard Diagnostic System ....455,456 Power Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ... 240 Deck Lid Release ..... . . 39 Operating Precautions .
Page 552 550 INDEX Radial Ply Tires ......384 Reminder, Seat Belt ..... . . 51 Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .
Page 553 INDEX 551 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ....82 Untwisting Procedure ....48 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .
Page 554 552 INDEX Service Engine Soon Light Specifications (Malfunction Indicator) ....268 Fuel (Gasoline) ..... 403,504 Service Manuals .
Page 555 INDEX 553 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....323 Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ....74 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .
Page 556 554 INDEX Jacking ......434,435 Towing ....... 416 Life of Tires .
Page 557 INDEX 555 Maintenance ......482 Turn Signals ......189,265 Transmission .
Page 558 556 INDEX Warning Flasher, Hazard ....430 Window Fogging ......337 Warning Lights Windows .
Page 559 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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