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Page 1 Cherokee 2 0 1 5 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
Page 2 This manual illustrates and describes the operation of VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle.
Page 3: Introduction 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..7 ROLLOVER WARNING ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
Page 6: Introduction
- all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. JEEP is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC. This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- ROLLOVER WARNING tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
Page 7: How To Use This Manual
INTRODUCTION 5 control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by injury.
Page 8 6 INTRODUCTION...
Page 9: Warnings And Cautions
INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration, and the This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- title. erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- The VIN is also stamped on either right or left hand side dures that could result in damage to your vehicle.
Page 10: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 11: Table Of Contents
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Rearming Of The System ....19 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...25 DOOR LOCKS ......34 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Systems ..... .54 ▫ Transporting Passengers ....113 ▫...
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system consists of a either a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an Ignition Node Module (IGNM).
Page 15: Keyless Ignition Node (Kin)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with the push of a button as long as the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger compartment. The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN System) has four oper- ating positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate when in position.
Page 16: Key Fob - If Equipped
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key Fob — If Equipped 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 17: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Ignition Or Accessory On Message When opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or ON/RUN (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind you to place the ignition in the OFF position.
Page 18: Sentry Key
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave children or animals inside parked • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. cause serious injury or death.
Page 19 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 The system uses a Key Fob with a factory-mated Remote Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, a Keyless Ignition Node possible by an authorized dealer. (KIN) and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation.
Page 20: Replacement Keys
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Replacement Keys When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer System ser- viced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the dealer. vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
Page 21: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved Rearming Of The System by the party responsible for compliance could void the If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to user’s authority to operate the equipment. disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn the horn off after 29 seconds, 5 seconds between cycles, up to 8 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM —...
Page 22: To Disarm The System
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the To Disarm The System vehicle: The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of • Push LOCK on the interior power door lock switch the following methods: with the driver and/or passenger door open.
Page 23 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N- The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your Go™, insert a valid key into the ignition switch and vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the turn the key to the ON position.
Page 24: Security System Manual Override
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Security System Manual Override The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds, or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position.
Page 25: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) Emergency Key Removal (IGNM) To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate Emergency Key Removal (KIN) Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate.
Page 26: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to Headlight Illumination On Approach “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things To Know Before This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 27: Using The Panic Alarm
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Sound Horn With Lock NOTE: • The interior lights will turn off if you place the ignition This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be in the ACC or ON/RUN position while the Panic turned on or turned off.
Page 28 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch on the back of the RKE transmitter sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 2. Separating RKE halves requires screw removal (if equipped) and gently prying the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart with the emergency key. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal. Emergency Key Removal (KIN) Remove Screw From Transmitter Case...
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Separating Ignition Node Module (IGNM) Transmitter Separating Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Transmitter Case Case...
Page 31: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • This device must accept any interference received, 3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a including interference that may cause undesired op- solid surface such as a table or similar, and then eration.
Page 32: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Doors closed REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED • Hood closed This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry • Liftgate closed (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- • Hazard switch off niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security.
Page 33: Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Or Driver Information Display (Did) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic WARNING! Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or Information Display (DID) — If Equipped confined area.
Page 34: To Enter Remote Start Mode
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The engine can be started two consecutive times with To Enter Remote Start Mode the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition must be cycled by pushing the START/STOP button twice (or Push and release the REMOTE START button the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- position) before you can repeat the start sequence for a...
Page 35: Remote Start Comfort Systems - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 • For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle, feature, the message “Remote Start Active — Push push and release the START/STOP button.
Page 36: Remote Start Windshield Wiper De-Icer Activation - If Equipped
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer If the door lock button is locked (no red indicator visible) Activation — If Equipped when you shut the door, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the Key Fob is not inside the vehicle before When Remote Start is active and the outside ambient closing the door.
Page 37: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 WARNING! (Continued) be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit you from accidentally locking the Key Fob in the vehicle. The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with Placing the ignition to the OFF position or closing the power door locks if: door will allow the locks to operate.
Page 39: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with a Child-Protection Door Lock system. To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade screwdriver (or ignition key) and rotate the dial to the LOCK or UNLOCK position.
Page 40: Keyless Enter-N-Go
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • When the child lock system is engaged, the door can Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. be opened only by using the outside door handle even Remember that the rear doors can only be opened though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re- sponse time. •...
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Passenger Side FOBIK-Safe only executes in vehicles with passive entry. There are three situations that trigger a FOBIK-Safe With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft search in any passive entry vehicle: (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front •...
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 NOTE: The vehicle will only unlock the doors when a To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter is detected inside the The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the vehicle, and no valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter is electronic liftgate release.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Liftgate With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, push the passive entry lock button located to the right of electronic liftgate release. NOTE: The liftgate passive entry lock button will lock all doors and the liftgate.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors And Liftgate With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, push the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • After pushing the door handle button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
Page 47: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WINDOWS WARNING! Power Windows Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do The window controls on the driver’s door control all the not let children play with power windows. Do not door windows.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To open the window part way, push the window switch NOTE: to the first detent and release it when you want the • If the window runs into any obstacle during auto- window to stop.
Page 49: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Reset Auto-Up the DOWN position). To enable the window controls, push and release the window lockout button again Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window (setting it in the UP position). probably needs to be reset.
Page 50: Liftgate
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LIFTGATE To Lock The Liftgate To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, push the passive entry lock button The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the located to the right of electronic liftgate release.
Page 51: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 WARNING! Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas- sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. Power Liftgate —...
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power liftgate may also be opened or closed by NOTE: pushing the LIFTGATE button located on the left side of • In the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an the steering wheel on the instrument panel, or closed by emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open pushing the LIFTGATE button located on left rear trim...
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 NOTE: open, push the Liftgate button on the Key Fob to fully open the liftgate and then push it again to close. • The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures • If the electronic liftgate release is pushed while the below −22°F (−30°C) or temperatures above 150°F (65°C).
Page 54: Occupant Restraint Systems
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Important Safety Precautions WARNING! Please pay close attention to the information in this • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous section. It tells you how to use your restraint system exhaust gases into your vehicle.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. Older chil- side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space dren who do not use child restraints or belt- between you and the door and you could be injured. positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled 9.
Page 56: Seat Belt Systems
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Systems the START or ON/RUN position. If the driver or outboard front seat passenger is unbelted, the Seat Belt Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both on short trips.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or heavy Lap/Shoulder Belts object is on the outboard front passenger seat or when the All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with seat is folded flat (if equipped). It is recommended that lap/shoulder belts.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer • Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- injuries in a collision much worse.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly. In • A seat belt that is worn under your arm is danger- a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the ous.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be re- placed immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the seat belt system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract to its The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of stowed position.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing or squeezing the release but- ton.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the seat belt WARNING! across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. • ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically Keep the seat belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- Restraints” section of this manual. The table below straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten- defines the type of feature for each seating position. sioners are single use items.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the passenger seating position is equipped with an feature. Children 12 years old and under should always ALR and is being used for normal usage: be properly restrained in a vehicle with a rear seat. Only pull the seat belt webbing out far enough to WARNING! comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so...
Page 67: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 3. Allow the seat belt to retract. As the seat belt retracts, WARNING! (Continued) you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the seat • Failure to replace the seat belt assembly could belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Steering Wheel and Column Advanced Front Air Bags • Instrument Panel This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat •...
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 WARNING! • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Air Bag Features the driver or front passenger seat belt is buckled. The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage Advanced Front Air Bags.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Advanced Front Air Bag Operation WARNING! (Continued) Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi- • Do not put anything on or around the air bag tional protection by supplementing the seat belts. Ad- covers or attempt to open them manually.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli- Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, Passenger Seat away from an inflating air bag. The OCS is part of a Federally regulated safety system for this vehicle.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Occupant Classification Module (OCM) and Sensor The OCS will NOT prevent deployment of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. The OCS may reduce the The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) is located inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag if underneath the front passenger seat.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Front Passenger Seat Front Passenger Air WARNING! Occupant Status Bag Output • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of Rear-facing child restraint Reduced-power an air bag. A deploying Passenger Advanced Front deployment Air Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child Child, including a child in...
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 In order for the OCS to operate as designed, it is important for the front passenger to be seated properly and properly wearing the seat belt. Properly seated passengers are: • Sitting upright •...
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lighter Weight Passengers (Including Small inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag in Adults) a collision. This does not mean that the OCS is working improperly. When a lighter weight passenger, including a small adult, occupies the front passenger seat, the OCS may reduce Decreasing the front passenger’s seated weight on the the inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air...
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 • The front passenger carries or holds an object while The OCS determines the front passenger’s most probable seated (e.g., backpack, box, etc.) classification. If an occupant in the front passenger seat is seated improperly, the occupant may provide an output •...
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly...
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 WARNING! • If an occupant in the front passenger seat is seated improperly, the occupant may provide an output signal to the OCS that is different from the occu- pant’s properly seated weight input. This may result in serious injury or death in a collision.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE classify the seated weight of a front seat passenger, the WARNING! (Continued) OCS components must function as designed. • Placing an object on the floor under the front Do not make any modifications to the front passenger passenger seat may prevent the OCS from working seat components, assembly, or to the seat cover.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 • Do not add a secondary seat cover or mat. Knee Impact Bolsters • At no time should any Supplemental Restraint System The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and front passenger, and position the front occu- (SRS) component or SRS related component or fastener pants for improved interaction with the Advanced Front...
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the glove compartment. The Supplemental Knee Air Bags provide enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the out- board side of the seatback’s trim cover. The inflating SAB deploys through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The SAB moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the SAB inflates.
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABICs may help reduce the risk of head injury to front (SABICs): Located above the side windows. The trim and rear seat outboard occupants. SABICs may reduce covering the SABICs is labeled “SRS AIRBAG”...
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to WARNING! activate in certain side impacts and certain rollover • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right events. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”) de- termines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains a particular side impact or rollover event is appropriate,...
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE help keep you in position, away from inflating Side Air WARNING! (Continued) Bags. To get the best protection from the Side Air Bags, properly. In some collisions, Side Air Bags won’t occupants must wear their seat belts properly and sit deploy at all.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all side collisions, faster-developing event may deploy the seat belt preten- including some collisions at certain angles, or some side sioners as well as the SABs and SABICs on both sides of collisions that do not impact the area of the passenger the vehicle.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to fric- Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de- tion rope burns or those you might get sliding along a ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air carpet or gymnasium floor.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Enhanced Accident Response System System Reset Procedure In the event of an impact, if the communication network In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending functions after an event, the ignition switch must be on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine changed from ignition START or ON/RUN to ignition...
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC contains a backup power supply system that free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or dealer service the air bag system immediately. it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 The Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will stay on until WARNING! the fault is cleared. In addition, a single chime will sound to alert you that the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- has come on and a fault has been detected.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) not function properly if modifications are made. WARNING! Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any • Modifications to any part of the air bag system air bag system service.
Page 93: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per- the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per- formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to sonal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of are recorded.
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Every state in the United States, and every Canadian There are different sizes and types of restraints for province, requires that small children ride in proper children from newborn size to the child almost large restraint systems.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Infants and Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Toddlers younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear...
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they an air bag.
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! (Continued) as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height directions exactly when installing an infant or allowed by the child seat. child restraint.
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats 5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle.
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor...
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol What is the weight limit (child’s weight 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until the com- + weight of the child restraint) for bined weight of the child and the child restraint is...
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Can the LATCH anchorages and the Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH seat belt be used together to attach a anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or rear-facing or forward-facing child forward-facing child restraint.
Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Locating LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating Tether Anchorages LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower There are tether strap anchorages behind each anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the rear seating position located on the back of the...
Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 You can install up to two child seats using the LATCH system at the same time. If you can fit three child restraints in your vehicle, you must use the seatbelt to install the center child restraint and you must use the LATCH anchors for position (3) behind the driver.
Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE center seat belt can be used to restraint an occupant or WARNING! (Continued) child restraint in the center seating position. • A child restraint installed in the center position (2) 2. Right outboard and center seating positions (1 and 2): will block the seat belt buckle for the empty left Install the first child seat in the right outboard seating outboard seat behind the driver (3).
Page 107 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 Always follow the directions of the child restraint restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to all child restraint systems will be installed as described move it to its rear-most position to make room for the here.
Page 108 106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by WARNING! pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt • Improper installation of a child restraint to the path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Page 109 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Belt Restraints In This Vehicle The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.
Page 110 108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s weight + Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using weight of the child restraint) for using the Child Restraint the seat belt to install a forward facing Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a child restraint, up to the recommended forward facing child restraint?
Page 111 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) against the child seat. 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating 5.
Page 112 110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether WARNING! (Continued) strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints seat frame or a tether anchorage. Only attach the Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to tether strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether attach a tether anchor.
Page 113 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available. 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and...
Page 114: Transporting Pets
112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. increased head motion and possible injury to the Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
Page 115: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 113 CAUTION! WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result. vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
Page 116: Exhaust Gas
114 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas WARNING! (Continued) • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the WARNING! engine running, adjust your heating or cooling Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
Page 117: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 115 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the Vehicle light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Seat Belts Defroster Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for...
Page 118 116 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- been removed for cleaning.
Page 119: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 117 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for proper closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 121: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — MIRRORS ......126 If Equipped .
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Front Heated Seats — If Equipped ..149 ▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ..163 ▫ Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped ..150 ▫...
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 ▫ Flash-To-Pass ......169 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ......181 ▫...
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Cancel ......191 FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH MITIGATION —...
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 ▫ ParkSense® Display ....240 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ......228 ▫...
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Closing Sunroof — Express....292 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .280 ▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .281 ▫...
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 ▫ Cargo Extension Panels ....308 WIRELESS CHARGING PAD — IF EQUIPPED . .300 ▫ Wireless Charging Pad Operation ..301 ▫...
Page 128: Mirrors
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be operate as long as your Uconnect® Access service is adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. active. Refer to your “Uconnect® System supplement manual”...
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The vehicle brand. 9-1-1 Call • The last known GPS coordinates of the vehicle. 1. Push the 9-1-1 Call button on the Rearview Mirror. 4. You should be able to speak with the 9-1-1 operator NOTE: In case the 9-1-1 Call button is pushed in error, through the vehicle audio system to determine if there will be a 10 second delay before the 9-1-1 Call...
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 5. The 9-1-1 operator may attempt to contact appropriate WARNING! (Continued) emergency responders and provide them with impor- mobile radio, CB radio, data recorder, etc.) to your tant vehicle information and GPS coordinates. vehicle’s electrical system or modify the antennas on your vehicle.
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the 9-1-1 Call system detects a malfunction, any of the WARNING! (Continued) following may occur at the time the malfunction is • The Occupant Restraint Control module turns on detected, and at the beginning of each ignition cycle: the air bag Warning Light on the instrument panel •...
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 • The 9-1-1 Call system software and/or hardware are reception is required for the 9-1-1 Call system to function damaged during a crash. properly. • The vehicle battery loses power or becomes discon- General Information nected during a vehicle crash.
Page 134: Outside Mirrors
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Power Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) The power mirror switches are located on the driver’s to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight door trim panel. overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.
Page 135: Power Folding Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Models With Expush Window Feature Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped Push and release the mirror select button marked L (left) The switch for the power folding mirrors is located or R (right) and then push one of the four arrow buttons between the power mirror switches L (left) and R (right).
Page 136: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the vehicle speed is greater than 10 mph To reset the power folding mirrors: Fold and unfold them (16 km/h) the folding feature will be disabled. by pushing the button. (This may require multiple button pushes).
Page 137: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for addi- the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the tional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to block out mirror cover upward.
Page 138: Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) - If Equipped
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft (3.8 m). The zone BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire length starts at the outside mirror and extends approxi- time the vehicle is in a forward gear.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle. Warning Light Location 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 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 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 less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 143: Rear Cross Path (Rcp)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 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 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 145: Modes Of Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Modes Of Operation turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime Three selectable modes of operation are available in the will also be sounded.
Page 146: General Information
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The BSM system will store the current operating SEATS mode when the vehicle is shut off. Each time the vehicle Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the is started the previously stored mode will be recalled and vehicle.
Page 147: Power Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Power Seats — If Equipped Reclining The Seatback Forward Or Rearward Some models may be equipped with a power driver’s The seatback can be reclined both forward and rearward. seat. The power seat switch is located on the outboard Push the seat recliner switch forward or rearward, the side of the seat near the floor.
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death. Power Lumbar —...
Page 149: Manual Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Manual Seats — If Equipped While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment reached the desired position.
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment WARNING! To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 151: Front Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped Front Heated Seats — If Equipped The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by The front heated seats control buttons are located within using a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. the Uconnect®...
Page 152: Front Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated seats WARNING! (Continued) to operate. even at low temperatures, especially if used for Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start long periods of time. • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that On models that are equipped with remote start, the insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
Page 153: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 The front ventilated seats control buttons are located This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect® within the Uconnect® system. You can gain access to the system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understand- control buttons through the climate screen or the controls ing Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees to the incorrect position in an attempt to gain additional clearance to the back of the head. Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Reactive Head Restraints (RHR).
Page 155: 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 WARNING! Do not place items over the top of the Reactive Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the Reactive Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death.
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary Rear Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment to position the front seat to its mid-track position. Also, Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat be sure that the front seats are fully upright and posi- near the floor and release it when the seat is at the desired tioned forward.
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 To Raise The Rear Seat NOTE: If interference from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position. Raise the seatback and lock it into place. WARNING! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position.
Page 158: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Recliner Adjustment WARNING! The rear seatback also reclines for additional passenger Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the comfort. Pull on the pull strap while sitting in the rear shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. seat to recline the seatback.
Page 159: Programming The Memory Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 two pre-programmed memory profiles by pushing the Programming The Memory Feature appropriate number button on the switch. To create a new memory profile, perform the following: NOTE: Saving a new memory profile will erase an existing profile from memory.
Page 160: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer- Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry ences (i.e., seat, side mirror and radio station presets). Transmitter To Memory Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can be 3.
Page 161: Memory Position Recall
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 NOTE: If a memory profile has not already been set, refer Memory Position Recall to Programming The Memory Feature in this section for NOTE: For vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- instructions on how to set a memory profile. mission, the vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory 3.
Page 162: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the cancelled, the driver seat will stop moving. A delay of one second will occur before another recall can be driver seat position is less than 0.9 in (22.7 mm) selected.
Page 163: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and pull the safety latch release lever forward (toward you). The safety Two latches must be released to open the hood. latch release lever is located behind the center front 1.
Page 164: Lights
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS CAUTION! Headlight Switch To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi- The headlight switch is located on the left side of mately 6 inches (15 cm), and then drop it.
Page 165: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the last detent for automatic headlight operation.
Page 166: Headlight Time Delay
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE is set to ON. In addition, the headlights will turn off If you turn the headlights or parking lights on, or place when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by the ignition in ACC or RUN, the system will cancel the this feature.
Page 167: Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If and other obstructions on the windshield or camera Equipped lens will cause the system to function improperly. • To opt out of the Advanced Auto High-Beam Sensitiv- The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control system provides increased forward lighting at night by automat- ity Control (default) and enter Reduced High-Beam...
Page 168: Daytime Running Lights (Drl) - If Equipped
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: This system will not activate until the vehicle is Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped at or above 15 mph (24 km/h). The Daytime Running Lights will turn On when the engine is started and remain On unless the headlamps To Deactivate are turned ON, the parking brake is applied, or the...
Page 169: Fog Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 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 push the switch.
Page 170: Multifunction Lever
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights. The on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show multifunction lever is located on the left side of the proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 171: Lane Change Assist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 signal is flashing. The Daytime Running Lamp will Flash-To-Pass turn back on when the turn signal is turned off. You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This Lane Change Assist will turn on the high beams headlights until the lever is Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond...
Page 172: Front Map/Reading Lights
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Map/Reading Lights The front map/reading lights are mounted in the over- head console. Each light can be turned on by pushing a switch on either side of the console. To turn the lights off, push the switch a second time.
Page 173: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Interior Lights With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the instrument panel dimmer control upward will increase The interior lights come on when a door is opened. the brightness of the instrument panel lights and lighted To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off cupholders —...
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ambient Light Control — If Equipped Dome Light Position Rotate the ambient dimmer control upward or down- Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control completely ward to increase or decrease the brightness of the ambi- upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights.
Page 175: Battery Saver Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Battery Saver Feature To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the interior lights were switched on manually or are on because a door is open.
Page 176: Windshield Wiper Operation
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low the windshield wiper blades from returning to the wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper “park”...
Page 177: Windshield Washer Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Windshield Washer Operation To use the washer, pull the lever rearward toward you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval pre- viously selected.
Page 178: Mist
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the lever is pulled while the wipers are in the off NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer position, the wipers will operate for several wipe cycles, pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the then turn off.
Page 179: Windshield Wiper De-Icer - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a Windshield Wiper This feature senses moisture on the windshield and De-Icer feature that may be activated under the following automatically activates the wipers for the driver.
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly • Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind- ignition is ON, and the automatic transmission is in shield.
Page 181: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To unlock the steering column, push the control handle downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, This feature allows you to tilt the steering column move the steering wheel upward or downward as de- upward or downward.
Page 182: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate. The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start wheel has only one temperature setting.
Page 183: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material. This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —...
Page 184: To Activate
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on the same time.
Page 185: To Deactivate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 To Deactivate The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “Under- A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL standing Your Instrument Panel” for more information. button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with-...
Page 186: To Accelerate For Passing
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released, then continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Page 187: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on EQUIPPED moderate hills is normal. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so on highways and major roadways.
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC will You can change the mode by using the Cruise Control apply limited braking or acceleration (not to exceed buttons. The two control modes function differently. the original set speed) automatically to maintain a Always confirm which mode is selected.
Page 189: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • The ACC system: You should switch off the ACC system: • Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, and stationary objects (e.g., a stopped vehicle in a heavy traffic, and complex driving situations (i.e., traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
Page 190: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning System. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) You can only engage ACC if the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h).
Page 191: To Activate/Deactivate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 NOTE: You cannot engage ACC under the following To Activate/Deactivate conditions: Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) • When in Four-Wheel Drive Low. ON/OFF button. The ACC menu in the EVIC/DID displays “ACC Ready.”...
Page 192: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To turn the system OFF, push and release the Adaptive WARNING! Cruise Control (ACC) ON/OFF button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the EVIC/DID will Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system display “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off.”...
Page 193: To Cancel
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 • The shift lever/gear selector is removed from the NOTE: ACC cannot be set if there is a stationary vehicle in front of your vehicle in close proximity. Drive position. • The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys- Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Page 194: To Resume
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control WARNING! ON/OFF button is pushed. The Resume function should only be used if traffic • The ignition is turned OFF. and road conditions permit. Resuming a set speed •...
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h): continue to increase in 10 km/h increments until the button is released.
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will • When you use the SET - button to decelerate, if the continue to decrease in 5 mph decrements until the engine’s braking power does not slow the vehicle button is released.
Page 197: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 Setting The Following Distance In ACC The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between four bars (longest), three bars (long), two bars (medium) and one bar (short). Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Distance Setting 3 Bars (Long) Distance Setting 2 Bars (Medium)
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 To decrease the distance setting, push the Distance Set- ting — Decrease button and release. Each time the button is pushed, the distance setting decreases by one bar (shorter). If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the set speed.
Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on ACC Activation). The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how- ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if necessary. NOTE: The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC system applies the brakes.
Page 201: Overtake Aid
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Overtake Aid If the target vehicle does not start moving within two seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill, the driver When driving with ACC engaged and following a Target will either have to push the RES (resume) button, or vehicle, the system will provide an additional accelera- apply the accelerator pedal to reengage the ACC to the tion to assist in passing vehicles in front.
Page 202: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Push the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ON/ WARNING! OFF button (located on the steering wheel) until one of the following displays in the EVIC/DID: When the ACC system is resumed, the driver must ensure that there are no pedestrians, vehicles or Adaptive Cruise Control Off objects in the path of the vehicle.
Page 203: Display Warnings And Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC This most often occurs at times of poor visibility, such as activity occurs, which may include any of the following: in snow or heavy rain. The ACC system may also become temporarily blinded due to obstructions, such as mud, •...
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor, If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of including transparent material or aftermarket grilles. an obstruction.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 • Installing a snow plow, front-end protector, an after- driving in adverse weather conditions. The ACC/FCW market grille or modifying the grille is not recom- system will recover after the vehicle has left these areas. mended.
Page 206: Precautions While Driving With Acc
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service ACC/FCW Warning Precautions While Driving With ACC If the system turns off, and the EVIC/DID displays In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection “ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Required” or “Cruise/ issues. In these cases, ACC may brake late or unexpect- FCW Unavailable Service Required”, there may be an edly.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 the vehicle is out of the curve the system will resume your original Set Speed. This is a part of normal ACC system functionality. NOTE: On tight turns ACC performance may be limited. Offset Driving Condition Example Turns And Bends When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the system...
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using ACC On Hills Lane Changing When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in ACC may 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 209 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 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 may not be sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 210: General Information
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Stationary Objects And Vehicles General Information ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary This vehicle has systems that operate on radio frequency vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada...
Page 211: Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Mode
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control WARNING! Mode In the normal Cruise Control mode, the system will In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, a Normal not react to vehicles ahead. In addition, the proximity (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control mode is available warning does not activate and no alarm will sound for cruising at fixed speeds.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Once a speed has been set a message (CRUISE CON- U.S. Speed (mph) TROL SET TO MPH/KM) will appear indicating what • Pushing the SET + button once will result in a 1 mph speed was set.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 To Decrease Speed Metric Speed (km/h) • Pushing the SET - button once will result in a 1 km/h When the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the SET - button. decrease in set speed.
Page 214: Forward Collision Warning (Fcw) With Mitigation - If Equipped
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The vehicle parking brake is applied. • You engage Four-Wheel Drive Low. • The braking temperature exceeds normal range (over- • The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On/Off button is heated). pushed. • The shift lever/gear selector is removed from the FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH Drive position.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 NOTE: FCW monitors the information from the forward the potential forward collision. If the Forward Collision looking sensors as well as the Electronic Brake Controller Warning with Mitigation event stops the vehicle com- (EBC), to calculate the probability of a forward collision.
Page 216: Turning Fcw On Or Off
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the system determines a collision with the vehicle be deactivated to prevent unnecessary warnings to the in front of you is no longer probable, the warning surroundings. message will be deactivated. WARNING! NOTE: Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to •...
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 • Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you. • Changing the FCW sensitivity - Near vs. Far. Far warns the driver of a possible collision earlier and Near warns the driver later.
Page 218: Changing Fcw And Active Braking Status
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Changing FCW And Active Braking Status NOTE: • The system will retain the last setting selected by the The FCW Sensitivity And Active Braking Settings are programmable through the Uconnect® System. Refer to driver after ignition shut down.
Page 219: Service Fcw Warning
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 limited the system performance is no longer present, the LaneSense system uses a forward looking camera to system will return to its full performance state. If the detect lane markings and measure vehicle position problem persists, see your authorized dealer.
Page 220: Turning Lanesense On Or Off
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE visual warning through the EVIC/DID to prompt the driver to remain within the lane. When only a single lane marking is detected, a haptic (torque) warning will not be provided. NOTE: When operating conditions have been met, the LaneSense system will monitor if the driver’s hands are on the steering wheel and provides an audible warning to the driver when the driver’s hands are not detected on...
Page 221: Lanesense Warning Message
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 LaneSense Warning Message The LaneSense system will indicate the current lane drift condition through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID). 3.5 EVIC Screen — If Equipped When the LaneSense system is ON; the lane lines are gray when both of the lane boundaries have not been detected and the LaneSense indicator is solid white.
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left thick lane line flashes from white to gray, the left thin line remains solid white and the LaneSense indi- cator changes from solid white to flashing yellow.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 NOTE: The LaneSense system operates with the similar behavior for a right lane departure when only the right lane marking has been detected. Left Lane Departure — Both Lanes Detected • When the LaneSense system is ON, the lane lines turn from gray to white to indicate that both of the lane markings have been detected.
Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For example: If approaching the left side of the lane • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been the steering wheel will turn to the right. approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left thick lane line flashes from white to gray, the left thin line remains solid white and the LaneSense indi- cator changes from solid yellow to flashing yellow.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 7.0 DID Screen — If Equipped When the LaneSense system is ON; the lane lines are gray when both of the lane boundaries have not been detected and the LaneSense indicator is solid white. Lane Approached (Flashing White To Gray Thick Line, Solid White Thin Line/Flashing Yellow Indicator) NOTE: The LaneSense system operates with the similar...
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Left Lane Departure — Only Left Lane Detected • When the LaneSense system is ON, the LaneSense indicator is solid white when only the left lane mark- ing has been detected and the system is ready to provide visual warnings in the DID if an unintentional lane departure occurs.
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 Left Lane Departure — Both Lanes Detected • When the LaneSense system is ON, the lane lines turn from gray to white to indicate that both of the lane markings have been detected. The LaneSense indicator is solid green when both lane markings have been detected and the system is “armed”...
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For example: If approaching the left side of the lane • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been the steering wheel will turn to the right. approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left thick lane line flashes yellow (on/off) and the left thin line remains solid yellow.
Page 229: Changing Lanesense Status
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 Changing LaneSense Status The LaneSense system has settings to adjust the intensity of the torque warning and the warning zone sensitivity (early/late) that you can configure through the Uconnect® system screen. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 230: Parksense® Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID) indicating EQUIPPED the vehicle speed is too fast. The system will become active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to speeds The ParkSense®...
Page 231: Parksense® Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 The ParkSense® Warning screen is located within the If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear EVIC/DID. It provides visual warnings to indicate the region, the display will show a single flashing arc in the distance between the rear fascia/bumper and the de- left and/or right rear region and will produce a fast tected obstacle.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Slow Tone/Solid Arc Slow Tone/Solid Arc...
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 Fast Tone/Flashing Arc Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc 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 234 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Rear Dis- Greater 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than than tance (200-150 cm) (150-120 (120-100 (100-65 (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 79 in (200 (in/cm) Arcs —...
Page 235: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 NOTE: ParkSense® will reduce the volume of the radio, if on, when the system is sounding an audio tone. Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled with the ParkSense® switch, located on the switch panel below the Uconnect®...
Page 236: Service The Parksense® Rear Park Assist System
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE “Driver Information Display (DID)” for further informa- “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED” tion. When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the message. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center system is disabled, the EVIC/DID will display the (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID)”...
Page 237: Cleaning The Parksense® System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE Cleaning The ParkSense® System position and ParkSense® is turned OFF, the EVIC/ Clean the ParkSense® sensors with water, car wash soap DID will display “PARKSENSE OFF” message for as and a soft cloth.
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE system misinterpreting a close object as a sensor CAUTION! (Continued) problem, causing the “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using SERVICE REQUIRED” message to be displayed in the ParkSense® in order to be able to stop in time EVIC/DID.
Page 239: Parksense® Front And Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 up or moving forward, e.g. during a parking maneuver. WARNING! (Continued) If your vehicle is equipped with an Automatic Transmis- • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly recom- sion, the vehicle brakes may be automatically applied mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem- and released when performing a reverse parking maneu- bly is disconnected from the vehicle when the...
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The automatic braking function may only be applied if NOTE: the vehicle deceleration is not enough to avoid collid- • The driver is always responsible for controlling the ing with a detected obstacle. vehicle.
Page 241: Parksense® Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 until the vehicle speed is increased to approximately NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with the ParkSense® 7 mph (11 km/h) or above. When in REVERSE and above Active Park Assist system, six sensors will be located in the system’s operating speed, a warning will appear in the rear fascia/bumper.
Page 242: Parksense® Display
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ParkSense® Warning screen is located within the If an obstacle is detected in the center rear region, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver display will show a single solid arc in the center rear Information Display (DID).
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 Single 1/2 Second Tone/Solid Arc Slow Tone/Solid Arc...
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Slow Tone/Solid Arc Fast Tone/Flashing Arc...
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 Fast Tone/Flashing Arc Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc 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 246 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Rear Dis- Greater 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than than tance (200-150 cm) (150-120 (120-100 (100-65 (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 79 in (200 (in/cm) Arcs —...
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 NOTE: ParkSense® will reduce the volume of the radio, If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right front if on, when the system is sounding an audio tone. region, the display will show a single flashing arc in the left and/or right front region and will produce a fast Front Park Assist sound tone.
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE No Tone/Flashing Arc Fast Tone/Flashing Arc...
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 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: Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc...
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Front Distance Greater than 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 47 in (120 cm) (120-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Arcs — Left None None None 2nd Flashing...
Page 251: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 If the Uconnect® System is equipped, chime volume settings will not be accessible from the EVIC/DID. The chime volume settings include LOW, MEDIUM, and HIGH. The factory default volume setting is MEDIUM. ParkSense® will retain its last known configuration state through ignition cycles.
Page 252: Service The Parksense® Park Assist System
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE “Driver Information Display (DID)” for further informa- FRONT SENSORS , or the PARKSENSE UNAVAIL- tion. When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the ABLE SERVICE REQUIRED message for five seconds. system is disabled, the EVIC/DID will display the When the shift lever/gear selector is moved to Reverse “PARKSENSE OFF”...
Page 253: Cleaning The Parksense® System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 car graphic will remain displayed for as long as the Cleaning The ParkSense® System vehicle is in REVERSE. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Clean the ParkSense® sensors with water, car wash soap Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Dis- and a soft cloth.
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE system misinterpreting a close object as a sensor position and ParkSense® is turned off, the instrument problem, causing the “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE cluster will display “PARKSENSE OFF” for as long as SERVICE REQUIRED”...
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) the sensors will not be detected when they are in pay attention to your surroundings. Failure to do so close proximity. can result in serious injury or death. • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using •...
Page 256: Parksense® Active Park Assist System - If Equipped
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system is provided to assist the driver and not to PARKSENSE® ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED substitute the driver. • During a semi-automatic maneuver, if the driver The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system is intended to assist the driver during parallel and perpendicular park- touches the steering wheel after being instructed to ing maneuvers by identifying a proper parking space,...
Page 257: Enabling And Disabling The Parksense® Active Park Assist System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 The system will also continuously perform the dy- namic vehicle calibration to account for differences such as over or under inflated tires and new tires. Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense® Active Park Assist System The ParkSense®...
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system will allow a The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system will turn off automatically for any of the following conditions: maximum of six shifts between DRIVE (automatic transmission) or forward gear (manual transmission) •...
Page 259: Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 • Rear liftgate is closed. Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/ Display • Vehicle speed is less than 15 mph (25 km/h). When the ParkSense® Active Park Assist system is NOTE: If the vehicle is driven above approximately enabled the “Active ParkSense Searching - Push OK to 15 mph (25 km/h), the EVIC/DID will instruct the driver Switch to Perpendicular”...
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The driver needs to make sure that the selected parking space for the maneuver remains free and clear of any obstructions (e.g. pedestrians, bicycles, etc.). • The driver is responsible to ensure that the selected parking space is suitable for the maneuver and free/ clear of anything that may be overhanging or protrud- ing into the parking space (e.g., ladders, tailgates, etc.
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 Space Found — Keep Moving Forward Space Found — Stop And Remove Hands From Wheel Once the vehicle is in position, you will be instructed to Once the vehicle is at a standstill with your hands stop the vehicle’s movement and remove your hands removed from the steering wheel, you will be instructed from the steering wheel.
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Space Found — Shift To Reverse Check Surroundings — Wait For Steering To Complete When the driver places the shift lever into the REVERSE The system will then instruct the driver to check their position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for surroundings and move backward.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 • When the system instructs the driver to remove their hands from the steering wheel, the driver should check their surroundings and begin to back up slowly. • The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system will allow a maximum of six shifts between DRIVE (automatic transmission) or forward gear (manual transmission) and REVERSE.
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the vehicle has reached the end of its backward NOTE: It is the drivers responsibility to use the brake movement, the system will instruct the driver to check and stop the vehicle. The driver should check their their surroundings and stop the vehicle’s movement.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 Check Surroundings — Shift To Drive Check Surroundings — Wait For Steering To Complete When the driver places the shift lever into the DRIVE The system will then instruct the driver to check their position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for surroundings and move forward.
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Check Surroundings — Move Forward Check Surroundings — STOP When the vehicle has reached the end of its forward NOTE: It is the drivers responsibility to use the brake movement, the system will instruct the driver to check and stop the vehicle.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver When the driver places the shift lever into the REVERSE will be instructed to place the shift lever into the RE- position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for VERSE position.
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system will then instruct the driver to check their check the vehicle’s parking position. If the driver is surroundings and move backward. satisfied with the vehicle position, they should shift to PARK. The Active ParkSense Complete - Check Parking Position message will be momentarily displayed.
Page 269: Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display When the ParkSense® Active Park Assist system is enabled, the “Active ParkSense Searching - Push OK to Switch to Perpendicular” message will show in the EVIC/DID display. Push the OK button on the left side steering wheel switch to change your parking space setting to a perpendicular maneuver.
Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When seeking for a parking space, the driver should NOTE: drive as parallel or perpendicular (depending on the • When searching for a parking space, use the turn type of maneuver) to other vehicles as possible. signal indicator to select which side of the vehicle you •...
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 Space Found — Keep Moving Forward Space Found — Stop And Remove Hands From Wheel Once the vehicle is in position, you will be instructed to Once the vehicle is at a standstill with your hands stop the vehicle’s movement and remove your hands removed from the steering wheel, you will be instructed from the steering wheel.
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Space Found — Shift To Reverse Check Surroundings — Wait For Steering To Complete When the driver places the shift lever into the REVERSE The system will then instruct the driver to check their position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for surroundings and move backward.
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 • When the system instructs the driver to remove their hands from the steering wheel, the driver should check their surroundings and begin to back up slowly. • The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system will allow a maximum of six shifts between DRIVE (automatic transmission) or forward gear (manual transmission) and REVERSE.
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the vehicle has reached the end of its backward NOTE: It is the drivers responsibility to use the brake movement, the system will instruct the driver to check and stop the vehicle. The driver should check their their surroundings and stop the vehicle’s movement.
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 Check Surroundings — Shift To Drive Check Surroundings — Wait For Steering To Complete When the driver places the shift lever into the DRIVE The system will then instruct the driver to check their position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for surroundings and move forward.
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Check Surroundings — Move Forward Check Surroundings — STOP When the vehicle has reached the end of its forward NOTE: It is the drivers responsibility to use the brake movement, the system will instruct the driver to check and stop the vehicle.
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver When the driver places the shift lever into the REVERSE will be instructed to place the shift lever into the RE- position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for VERSE position.
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system will then instruct the driver to check their shift to PARK. The Active ParkSense Complete - Check surroundings and move backward. Parking Position message will be momentarily dis- played. Check Surroundings — Move Backward Active ParkSense Complete —...
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 CAUTION! WARNING! • The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system is only • Drivers must be careful when performing parallel a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every or perpendicular parking maneuvers even when obstacle, including small obstacles.
Page 280: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE screen. After five seconds this note will disappear. The WARNING! (Continued) ParkView® camera is located on the rear of the vehicle damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch above the rear License plate. ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the NOTE: The ParkView®...
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 When enabled, active guide lines are overlaid on the When enabled, fixed guide lines are overlaid on the image to illustrate the width of the vehicle and its image to illustrate the width of the vehicle. projected backup path based on the steering wheel Different colored zones indicate the distance to the rear of position.
Page 282: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds WARNING! (Continued) up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water, must continue to pay attention while backing up. and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
Page 283: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink® system.
Page 284: Programming A Rolling Code
282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to Firmly push and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices program while keeping the HomeLink®...
Page 286: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button 1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. (Rolling Code) 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, 8 cm) away from the HomeLink®...
Page 287: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- 3. Without releasing the button proceed with “Program- ming is complete and the garage door/device should ming A Non-Rolling Code” step 2 and follow all activate when the HomeLink®...
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) NOTE: away from the HomeLink® button you wish to program • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in view. ming is complete and the garage door/device should activate when the HomeLink®...
Page 289: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink® button until To do this, push and hold the two outside buttons for 20 the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all not release the button.
Page 290: General Information
288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you have any problems, or require assistance, please WARNING! (Continued) call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener without HomeLink.com for information or assistance. these safety features.
Page 291: Power Sunroof With Power Shade - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 NOTE: • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) accessible to children. Do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particu- larly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 293: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 Opening Sunroof — Express Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode A comfort stop position and full open position are the A comfort stop position is a programmed automatic stop programmed automatic stops for the sunroof open posi- for the sunroof open position.
Page 294: Closing Sunroof - Express
292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Closing Sunroof — Express sunroof position. During Express Vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. Push the switch forward and release it within one-half second and the sunroof will close automatically from any NOTE: If the sunshade is in the closed position when the position.
Page 295: Opening Power Shade - Manual Mode
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode NOTE: If the sunroof is open, the shade will close to the half-open position. Pushing the shade close button again To open the shade, push and hold the switch rearward. will automatically close both the sunroof and shade The shade will open and stop automatically at the completely.
Page 296: Wind Buffeting
294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result Ignition OFF Operation in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled. approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295 the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position, while The front power outlet is located inside the storage area the outlets labeled with a “battery” are connected directly on the center stack of the instrument panel. to the battery and powered at all times.
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE A third fused 12 Volt power outlet is located on the left NOTE: The rear cargo power outlet can be changed to quarter trim panel in the cargo area. This power outlet “battery” powered all the time by switching the power has power available when the ignition switch is in the outlet Power Distribution Center panel fuse from fuse ON or ACC position.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 297 WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
Page 300: Power Inverter - If Equipped
298 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! (Continued) • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the bat- tery even more quickly. Only use these intermit- tently and with greater caution. •...
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 299 150 Watts. Certain high-end video games, such as Play- WARNING! station3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will most power tools. To avoid serious injury or death: • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. To turn on the power inverter outlet, simply plug in the •...
Page 302: Wireless Charging Pad - If Equipped
300 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WIRELESS CHARGING PAD — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a wireless charging pad located inside the upper portion of the center con- sole. This charging pad is designed to wirelessly charge your Qi enabled mobile phone.
Page 303: Wireless Charging Pad Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 301 Wireless Charging Pad Operation To use the wireless charging pad, the coil in your mobile phone needs to align with the coil in the charging pad, which is located directly under the Qi logo. Since each mobile phone’s coil location is different, you may need a few attempts to locate the correct spot for your mobile phone:...
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Adjust the wireless charging pad mobile phone cradle NOTE: The initial adjustment will only need to be done to hold the mobile phone in position. The cradle once as long as only one mobile phone is used. If a moves by pushing down on the finger tabs and different mobile phone is used, the cradle will need to be adjusting the cradle in or out.
Page 305: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 303 CAUTION! Do not place your vehicle Key Fob on the wireless charging pad, the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature may not work properly while a mobile phone is being charged. CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers, located in the center console.
Page 306: Storage
304 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers, STORAGE located in the center armrest. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the passengers side of the instrument panel. Pull outward on the latch to open the glove compartment.
Page 307: Console Storage Compartment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 305 Glove Compartment Upper Console Charging Pad Console Storage Compartment To open, pull up on the latch and lift the cover. Some vehicles may be equipped with a wireless charging pad located in the upper portion of the center console. Refer to Wireless Charging Pad-If Equipped in this section for more information.
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Center Console Center Console Storage The center console has a storage area which can hold cell WARNING! phones, PDAs, and other small items. Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision.
Page 309: Flip 'N Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 307 Flip ’n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage — If Equipped Some models may be equipped with storage under the front passenger seat cushion. Pull upward on the seat cushion loop to open the storage compartment. Passenger Seat Cushion Storage Compartment NOTE: Make sure that objects inside the bin do not interfere with the latch before closing the seat.
Page 310: Cargo Area Features
308 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Extension Panels WARNING! Cargo extension panels can be folded and unfolded. Be certain that the seat cushion is locked securely When the rear seats are moved to the more forward into position before using the seat. Otherwise, the positions and the rear seat backs are folded down, the seat will not provide the proper stability for passen- extension panels can be unfolded manually by hand (2 of...
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 309 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in per- • Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child sonal injury, follow these guidelines for loading your seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or accident, a vehicle: tie-down could pull loose and allow the child seat •...
Page 312: Rear Storage Bins
310 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Storage Bins REAR WINDOW FEATURES The rear storage bins are located in the rear of the vehicle Rear Window Wiper/Washer on the sides of the load floor. The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the wind- shield wiper/washer lever on the right side of the steering column.
Page 313: Rear Window Defroster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 311 wiper will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. If the lever is pushed while the wiper is in the off position, the wiper will operate for several wipe cycles, then turn off.
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE and the heated outside mirrors. An indicator in the CAUTION! button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to after approximately 10 minutes.
Page 315: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 313 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The load carried on the roof, when equipped with a • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do luggage rack, must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and it not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity.
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Cargo must be securely tied down before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ EVIC Selectable Menu Items ... . .339 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..318 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE ..319 DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) .
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen....363 CLIMATE CONTROLS ....407 ▫...
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 ▫ Basic Voice Commands....435 ▫ Uconnect® Access* (8.4A/8.4AN) ..443 ▫...
Page 320: Instrument Panel Features
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Demister Outlet 5 — Instrument Cluster 9 — Passenger Air Bag 13 — Start/Stop Ignition Button 2 — Air Outlet 6 — Electronic Speed Control 10 — Glove Compartment 14 —...
Page 321: Instrument Cluster - Base
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE...
Page 322: Instrument Cluster - Premium
320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 323: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 5. Brake Warning Light 1. Tachometer This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute application. If the brake light turns on, it may (RPM x 1000).
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- WARNING! (Continued) ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have system.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was tion.
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it 9. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped is not functioning and that service is required. However, The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator the conventional brake system will continue to operate Light”...
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 NOTE: 11. Speedometer • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Indicates Digital Speedometer (MPH or km/h). Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on 12. Air Bag Warning Light momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL or front passenger seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle Belt Indicator Light will flash or remain on continuously. has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the Refer to “Occupant Restraints”...
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS to continue to function properly. low tire pressure telltale. CAUTION! Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not...
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 16. Fuel Gauge/Fuel Door Reminder CAUTION! The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when Driving with a hot engine cooling system could the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position. The fuel damage your vehicle.
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cooling Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator System Pressure Cap paragraph. Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and 18.
Page 332: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 19. Vehicle Security Light This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 – seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming. The light will flash at a slower speed continuously after the alarm is set. The security light will also come on for about three seconds when the ignition is first turned on.
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 • Fuel Economy • Trip • Audio • Messages • Screen Setup The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel: EVIC Control Buttons • UP Arrow Button Push and release the UP arrow button to scroll upward through...
Page 334: Evic Display
332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • DOWN Arrow Button and hold the OK arrow button for one second to reset displayed/selected features that can be reset. Push and release the DOWN arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu and EVIC Display submenus.
Page 335: Oil Change Reset
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 2. Brake Warning Light 14. 4WD LOW Indicator Light — If Equipped 3. Engine Temperature Warning Light 15. SERV 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped 4. EVIC Display Area 16. Temperature Gauge 5. LaneSense — If Equipped Oil Change Reset Oil Change Due 6.
Page 336: Evic Yellow Telltales
334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL OK button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after EVIC Yellow Telltales performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the This area will show reconfigurable yellow caution tell- following procedure. tales. These telltales include: 1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE •...
Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • Service Adaptive Cruise Control Telltale stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEU- TRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the light This light will illuminate when an ACC is not turns off.
Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • LaneSense Failure Telltale • Diesel Water In Fuel Telltale — If Equipped This telltale will illuminate to indicate that the The “Water In Fuel Indicator Light” will illu- LaneSense Departure has detected a failure. minate when there is water detected in the fuel filters.
Page 339: Evic Red Telltales
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 • Engine Temperature Warning Light EVIC Red Telltales This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These This light warns of an overheated engine condi- telltales include: tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- proaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single •...
Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Door Ajar turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system This light will illuminate to indicate that one or checked by an authorized dealer. more doors may be ajar.
Page 341: Evic Selectable Menu Items
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 • Electric Power Steering Malfunction Warning Light • Oil Temperature Warning Light This telltale is on when the Electric Power This telltale indicates engine oil temperature is Steering is not operating and needs service. high. If the light illuminates while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible.
Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Speedometer If tire pressure is OK for all tires, a vehicle ICON is displayed with tire pressure values in each corner of the Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until ICON. the Speedometer Menu item is highlighted in the EVIC. If one or more tires have low pressure, “Inflate Tire To Push the OK button to change the speedometer scale XX”...
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 • Coolant Temp Push the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ON/ OFF button (located on the steering wheel) until one of Displays the actual coolant temperature. the following displays in the EVIC: • Transmission Temp Adaptive Cruise Control Off Displays the actual transmission temperature.
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC LaneSense activity occurs, which may include any of the following: The EVIC displays the current LaneSense system set- • Distance Setting Change tings. The information displayed depends on LaneSense system status and the conditions that need to be met.
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 Trip Info Audio Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Trip Menu item is highlighted in the EVIC (Toggle left the Audio Menu item is highlighted in the EVIC. or right to select Trip A or Trip B).
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Outside Temp Screen Setup feature allows you to change what informa- tion is displayed in the instrument cluster as well as the • Time location that information is displayed. • Range To Empty (RTE) Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items •...
Page 347: Driver Information Display (Did)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 • Current MPG or L/100 km DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) • Trip A Distance The Driver Information Display (DID) features a driver- interactive display that is located in the instrument • Trip B Distance cluster. •...
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The DID Menu items consist of the following: • Speedometer • Vehicle Info • Driver Assist • Fuel Economy • Trip • Audio • Messages • Screen Setup DID Control Buttons • UP Arrow Button •...
Page 349: Did Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 • DOWN Arrow Button and hold the OK arrow button for one second to reset displayed/selected features that can be reset. Push and release the DOWN arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu and DID Display submenus.
Page 350: Oil Change Reset
348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. DID Selectable Display Area 14. Red Reconfigurable Telltale Display 3. Electronic Park Brake Failure Oil Change Reset Oil Change Due 4. Brake Warning Light Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change 5. Driver Information Display (DID) Messages indicator system.
Page 351: Did Red Telltales
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
Page 353: Did Yellow Telltales
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 • Oil Temperature Warning Light flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required. You may experience reduced performance, an This telltale indicates engine oil temperature is elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may high.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Service Stop/Start System Telltale — If Equipped • Transmission Over Temperature Telltale — If Equipped This telltale will turn on to indicate the Stop/ Start system is not functioning properly and This telltale indicates that the transmission service is required.
Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 • Diesel Wait To Start Telltale — If Equipped • Rear Axle Locker Telltale The “Wait To Start” telltale will illuminate for This light indicates when the rear axle lock has approximately two seconds when the ignition is been activated.
Page 356: Did Selectable Menu Items
354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Push and release the RIGHT/LEFT arrow button to cycle through the Vehicle Info sub-menus and follow the This telltale will turn on to indicate that the fuel prompts on each screen as needed. filler cap may be loose.
Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 • Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot 6. Battery Voltage be reset. Push and release the LEFT arrow button to Displays the actual battery voltage return to the main menu. Driver Assist •...
Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The DID will return to the last display selected after Push and release the SET + or the SET- button (located on the steering wheel) and the following will display in the five seconds of no ACC display activity. DID: For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con- ACC SET...
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 • Range Stop/Start – If Equipped • Average Fuel Economy Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Stop/Start icon is highlighted in the DID. Push and • Current Fuel Economy (MPG or L/100 km) release the RIGHT arrow button to display the Stop/Start status.
Page 360: Diesel Messages
358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Screen Setup burn Particulate Matter (PM) pollutants, with no input or interaction on your part. Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Screen Setup Menu displays in the DID. Push and WARNING! release the OK button to enter the sub-menus.
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 particulate filter reaches 80% of its maximum storage Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is self-cleaning. Main- capacity. Under conditions of exclusive short duration tain your current driving condition until regeneration and low speed driving cycles, your diesel engine and is completed.
Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Exhaust Filter Full — Power Reduced See Dealer — CAUTION! This message indicates the PCM has derated the engine to limit the likelihood of permanent damage to See your authorized dealer, as damage to the exhaust the after-treatment system.
Page 363: Uconnect® Settings
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 Wait To Start Light Uconnect® SETTINGS The Uconnect® system uses a combination of buttons on The “Wait To Start” telltale will illuminate for the touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on approximately two seconds when the ignition is the center of the instrument panel that allow you to turned to the RUN position.
Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® 5.0 Buttons On The Touchscreen And Buttons Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN Buttons On The Touchscreen And On The Faceplate Buttons On The Faceplate 1 — Uconnect® Buttons On The Touchscreen 1 — Uconnect® Buttons On The Touchscreen 2 —...
Page 365: Buttons On The Faceplate
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 Buttons On The Faceplate Buttons On The Touchscreen Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect® Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, Uconnect®...
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL mode, press and release the preferred setting and make NOTE: When Day or Night is selected for the Display your selection. Once the setting is complete, either press Mode, the usage of the Parade Mode feature will cause the Back Arrow/Done button on the touchscreen or the the radio to activate the Display Brightness Day control Back button on the faceplate to return to the previous...
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 • Display Brightness With Headlights OFF button on the touchscreen, then select the desired lan- guage button on the touchscreen. Press the back arrow When in this display, you may select the overall screen button on the touchscreen to return to the previous brightness with the headlights off.
Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster — If Equipped selected. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu, or push the back button When this feature is selected, the turn-by-turn directions on the faceplate.
Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 touchscreen and select from “Always,” “With Help” or arrows above and below the current date to adjust. Press “Never.” Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the to return to the previous menu.
Page 370 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle in front of you. To change the FCW status, press For further information, refer to “Forward Collision and release the “Near” or “Far” button. Then press the Warning (FCW) With Mitigation” in “Understanding The back arrow button on the touchscreen.
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 • Front ParkSense® Volume — If Equipped apply to the steering wheel to correct for vehicle lane departure can be set at “Low,” “Medium” or “High.” Front Park Assist chime volume settings can be selected For further information, refer to “Lane Departure Warn- from the EVIC/DID or Uconnect®...
Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Refer to “ParkSense® Rear Park Assist” in “Understand- this mode is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for system function system is activated and will only show a visual alert in and operating information.
Page 373 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 • ParkView® Backup Camera Active Guide Lines — If • Rain Sensing Auto Wipers Equipped When this feature is selected, the system will automati- When this feature is enabled, active (dynamic) grid lines cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture are overlaid on the Rear Backup Camera image to on the windshield.
Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Lights either 0 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec or 90 seconds. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen the menu. following settings will be available. •...
Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 Beams” button on the touchscreen and make your selec- w/Lock” button on the touchscreen and select from “On” tion. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to or “Off.” Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen return to the previous menu.
Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL opened. To make your selection, press the “Auto Unlock the touchscreen and select from “Off,” ”1st Press,” or On Exit” button on the touchscreen and select from “On” “2nd Press.” Press the back arrow button on the touch- or “Off.”...
Page 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 NOTE: Passive Entry — If Equipped. If “All” is selected, vehicle. To make your selection, press the “Memory all doors will unlock no matter which Passive Entry door Linked to Fob” button on the touchscreen and select from handle is grasped.
Page 378 376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped Engine Off Options After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start” After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the button on the touchscreen the following settings will be touchscreen the following settings will be available.
Page 379 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 • Variance Engine Off Power Delay status press the “0 seconds,” “45 seconds,” “5 minutes” or “10 minutes” button on the Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic touchscreen. Then press the arrow back button on the North and Geographic North.
Page 380 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL by pressing the “ON” button on the touchscreen and completing one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects). The compass will now function normally. Audio After pressing the “Audio” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: •...
Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 • AUX Volume Offset — If Equipped arrows to adjust, tap the “C” icon to readjust to the center. Press the back arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to This feature provides the ability to tune the audio level return to the previous menu.
Page 382 380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Channel Skip Phone/Bluetooth® After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth®” button on the SiriusXM can be programmed to designate a group of touchscreen the following settings will be available: channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to exclude undesirable channels while scanning.
Page 383 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To settings are restored, a pop up appears stating settings reactivate your service, either call the number listed on reset to default. Press the back arrow button on the the screen or visit the provider online.
Page 384: Customer Programmable Features/Personal Settings - Uconnect® 8.4 Personal Settings
382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Customer Programmable Features/Personal Once the setting is complete, press the Back Arrow Settings — Uconnect® 8.4 Personal Settings button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu or press the X button on the touchscreen to close out of Press the “Apps”...
Page 385 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 • Display Brightness With Headlights OFF NOTE: When Day or Night is selected for the Display Mode, the usage of the Parade Mode feature will cause When in this display, you may select the brightness with the radio to activate the Display Brightness Day control the headlights off.
Page 386 384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Language • Touchscreen Beep When in this display, you may select one of multiple When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the languages (English / Français / Español) for all display sound heard when button on the touchscreen is pressed.
Page 387 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 • Navigation Turn-By-Turn Displayed In Cluster — If Length, press the “Brief” or “Detailed” button on the Equipped touchscreen until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the When this feature is selected, To make your selection, back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the press the “Navigation Turn-By-Turn Displayed In Clus-...
Page 388 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Time Minutes Clock After pressing the “Clock” button on the touchscreen the This feature will allow you to adjust the minutes. The following settings will be available: “Sync time with GPS” button on the touchscreen must be unchecked.
Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 Status setting press the “Show Time in Status Bar” button vehicle in front of you. To change the FCW status, press on the touchscreen until a check-mark appears next to and release the “Near” or “Far” button. Then press the setting, indicating that the setting has been selected.
Page 390 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL For further information, refer to “Forward Collision apply to the steering wheel to correct for vehicle lane Warning (FCW) With Mitigation” in “Understanding The departure can be set at “Low,” “Medium” or “High.” Features Of Your Vehicle”. For further information, refer to “Lane Departure Warn- •...
Page 391 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 • Front ParkSense® Volume — If Equipped Refer to “ParkSense® Rear Park Assist” in “Understand- ing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for system function Front Park Assist chime volume settings can be selected and operating information. from the EVIC/DID or Uconnect®...
Page 392 390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ParkView® Backup Camera Active Guide Lines — If this mode is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual alert in Equipped the outside mirrors. When Lights & Chime mode is When this feature is enabled, active (dynamic) grid lines activated, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a are overlaid on the Rear Backup Camera image to...
Page 393 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 • Rain Sensing Auto Wipers Lights After pressing the Lights button on the touchscreen the When this feature is selected, the system will automati- following settings will be available. cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield.
Page 394 392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped press the “+” or “–” button on the touchscreen to select your desired time interval. Press the back arrow button When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu, or will activate/deactivate automatically under certain con- push the back button on the faceplate.
Page 395 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 • Auto Door Locks back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu, or push the back button on the faceplate. When this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto- • Flash Lights With Lock matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h).
Page 396 394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Flash Lights With Lock setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the When this feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash previous menu. when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote •...
Page 397 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 When All Doors is selected for 1st Press Of Key Fob Entry (RKE) transmitter lock or unlock buttons. To make Unlocks, all doors will unlock on the first press of the your selection, press the “Passive Entry” button on the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button.
Page 398 396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous Auto-On Comfort — If Equipped menu, or push the back button on the faceplate. After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set •...
Page 399 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 Engine Off Options either front door will cancel this feature. To change the Engine Off Power Delay status press the “+” or “-” After pressing the Engine Off Options button on the button to choose from “0 seconds,” “45 seconds,” “5 touchscreen the following settings will be available.
Page 400 398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Balance/Fade • Speed Adjusted Volume This feature allows you to adjust the Balance and Fade This feature increases or decreases volume relative to settings. Press and drag the speaker icon, use the arrows vehicle speed. To change the Speed Adjusted Volume to adjust, or tap the ‘C’...
Page 401 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 • Paired Audio Sources button on the touchscreen, choose a level from –3 to +3. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return This feature shows which audio devices are paired to the to the previous menu.
Page 402 400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Subscription Information Restore Settings After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on the New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free touchscreen the following settings will be available: limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio with your radio.
Page 403: Uconnect® Radios - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 Clear Personal Data System Information After pressing the “Clear Personal Data Settings” button After pressing the “System Information” button on the on the touchscreen the following settings will be avail- touchscreen the following settings will be available: able: •...
Page 404: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped
402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED Located in the front storage area, this feature allows an iPod® or external USB device to be plugged into the USB port. iPod® control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod® and iPhone®...
Page 405: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 Pushing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available (AM/FM/SXM/ CD/AUX, etc.). The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand control is different depending on which mode you are in.
Page 406: Cd Player
404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. Pushing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pushing the bottom of the switch once 2.
Page 407: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular Regulatory And Safety Information disc, it may be damaged (e.g., scratched, reflective coat- USA/CANADA ing removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 408 406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL situations or environments, such as aboard airplanes. If NOTE: you are unsure of restrictions, you are encouraged to ask • This equipment has been tested and found to comply for authorization before turning on the wireless radio. with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 409: Climate Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen — for help. If Equipped The controls for the manual heating and air conditioning CLIMATE CONTROLS system in this vehicle consist of a series of outer rotary The air conditioning and heating system is designed to dials and inner push knobs.
Page 410 408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Front Blower Control There are several blower speeds. Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The blower speed increases as you move the control clockwise from the OFF position.
Page 411 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 Air Conditioning Operation Mode Control (Air Direction) Push the A/C button to engage the Air Conditioning (A/C). A LED will illuminate when the A/C system is Mode control allows you to choose engaged. from several patterns of air distribu- tion.
Page 412 410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bi-Level Mode cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort, while reducing moisture on the windshield. Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. Defrost Mode NOTE: There is a difference in temperature (in any conditions other than full cold or full hot), between...
Page 413 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 411 • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturb- illuminate when you are in Recirculation mode. Only use the Recirculation mode to temporarily block out any ing the mode control selection by pushing the A/C outside odors, smoke, or dust, and to cool the interior button.
Page 414 412 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Activation By Remote Start Operation Windshield Wiper De-icer — If Equipped The windshield wiper de-icer is a heating element lo- When the Remote Start is activated and the outside cated at the base of the windshield. ambient temperature is less than 33°...
Page 415: Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen - If
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 413 Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If Buttons On Your Uconnect® Touchscreen Equipped The buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. Buttons On Your Uconnect® Faceplate The buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect®...
Page 416 414 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off. 2. A/C Button Push and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the A/C indicator will turn off.
Page 417 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 415 with maximum temperature settings for best windshield CAUTION! (Continued) and side window defrosting and defogging. • Use care when washing the inside of the rear 5. Rear Defrost Button window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window.
Page 418 416 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Panel Mode speeds can be selected using either the blower control knob on the faceplate or buttons on the touchscreen as Air comes from the outlets in the instrument follows: panel. Each of these outlets can be individually Blower Control Knob On The Faceplate adjusted to direct the flow of air.
Page 419 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 417 • Floor Mode 8. Climate Control OFF Button Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount Push and release this button to turn the Climate Control of air is directed through the defrost and side ON/OFF.
Page 420: Dual Zone Automatic Climate Controls With
418 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11. Temperature Control (Uconnect® 5.0) Press the temperature button on the touchscreen to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment. Moving the temperature bar into the red area, indicates warmer temperatures. Moving the tem- perature bar into the blue area indicates cooler tempera- tures.
Page 421 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 419 Buttons On Your Uconnect® Touchscreen The buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. Uconnect® 8.4 Automatic Temperature Controls — Buttons On Your Touchscreen Uconnect® 5.0 Automatic Temperature Controls — Buttons On Your Touchscreen...
Page 422 420 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Button Descriptions (Applies To Both The Buttons On 4. AUTO Operation Button Your Faceplate And The Buttons On Your Touchscreen) Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by 1. MAX A/C Button adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing this function will cause the system to switch between Press and release to change the current setting, the manual mode and automatic modes.
Page 423 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 421 6. Rear Defrost Button CAUTION! (Continued) Press and release this button to turn on the rear window • Use care when washing the inside of the rear defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). window.
Page 424 422 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL slide the button on the touchscreen temperature bar 9. SYNC towards the red arrow button on the touchscreen for Press the Sync button on the touchscreen to toggle the warmer temperature settings. Sync feature On/Off. The Sync indicator is illuminated NOTE: Pressing this button while in Sync mode will when this feature is enabled.
Page 425 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 423 10. Blower Control Button On The Touchscreen Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting. forced through the climate system.
Page 426 424 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Bi-Level Mode 12. Climate Control OFF Button Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed ON/OFF.
Page 427: Climate Control Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 425 14. Driver Temperature Control Up Button (Uconnect® area, indicates warmer temperatures. Moving the tem- 8.4 Only) perature bar into the blue area indicates cooler tempera- tures. Provides the driver with independent temperature con- trol. Push the button on the faceplate for warmer tem- Climate Control Functions perature settings or on the touchscreen, press and slide A/C (Air Conditioning)
Page 428 426 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than Recirculation expected, check the front of the A/C condenser (lo- cated in front of the radiator), for an accumulation of When outside air contains smoke, odors, or dirt or insects.
Page 429 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 427 NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may The windshield wiper de-icer operates automatically lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation once the following conditions are met: feature may be unavailable (button on the touchscreen •...
Page 430: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
428 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) NOTE: • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings. Automatic Operation The system automatically adjusts the temperature, 1. Push the AUTO button on the faceplate or press the mode, and blower speed to provide comfort as quickly “AUTO”...
Page 431: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 429 The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by Summer Operation adjusting the blower control. The fan will now operate at The engine cooling system must be protected with a a fixed speed until additional speeds are selected. This high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corro- allows the front occupants to control the volume of air sion protection and to protect against engine overheating.
Page 432 430 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure eliminate window fogging on the front windshield. adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility When this occurs, recirculation will be unavailable. of compressor damage when the system is started again. Outside Air Intake Window Fogging Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the...
Page 433 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 431 Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
Page 434: Uconnect® Voice Recognition Quick Tips
432 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS Introducing Uconnect® Start using Uconnect® Voice Recognition with these helpful quick tips. It provides the key Voice Commands and tips you need to know to control your Uconnect® 5.0 or 8.4A/8.4AN system. Uconnect®...
Page 435: Get Started
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 433 Get Started All you need to control your Uconnect® system with your voice are the buttons on your steering wheel. 1. Visit UconnectPhone.com to check mobile device and feature compatibility and to find phone pairing instructions.
Page 436 434 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you must first push either the VR or Phone button, wait until after the beep, then say your Voice Command. 5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts by pushing the VR or Phone button and saying a Voice Command from current category.
Page 437: Basic Voice Commands
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 435 Basic Voice Commands The basic Voice Commands below can be given at any point while using your Uconnect® system. Push the VR button . After the beep, say • Cancel to stop a current voice session •...
Page 438: Radio
436 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio Use your voice to quickly get to the AM, FM or SiriusXM Satellite Radio® stations you would like to hear. (Sub- scription or included SiriusXM Satellite Radio® trial required.) Push the VR button . After the beep, say •...
Page 439 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 437 Uconnect® 5.0 Radio Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN Radio...
Page 440: Media
438 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Media TIP: Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to see all of the music on your iPod® or USB device. Your Voice Uconnect® offers connections via USB, SD, Bluetooth® Command must match exactly how the artist, album, and auxiliary ports (If Equipped).
Page 441: Phone
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 439 Phone Making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy with Uconnect®. When the Phonebook button is illumi- nated on your touchscreen, your system is ready. Check UconnectPhone.com for mobile phone compatibility and pairing instructions. Push the Phone button .
Page 442: Voice Text Reply
440 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIP: When providing a Voice Command, push the Phone button and say “Call,” then pronounce the name exactly as it appears in your phone book. When a contact has multiple phone numbers, you can say “Call John Smith work.”...
Page 443: Climate (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 441 1. Once an incoming text message is read to you, push TIP: Your mobile phone must have the full implementa- the Phone button . After the beep, say: “Reply.” tion of the Message Access Profile (MAP) to take advan- tage of this feature.
Page 444: Navigation (8.4A/8.4An)
442 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIP: Voice Command for Climate may only be used to Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN) adjust the interior temperature of your vehicle. Voice The Uconnect® navigation feature helps you save time Command will not work to adjust the heated seats or and become more productive when you know exactly steering wheel if equipped.
Page 445: Uconnect® Access* (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 443 press the Apps button on the 8.4-inch touchscreen to get started. Detailed registration instructions can be found on the next page. *Uconnect® Access is available only on equipped ve- hicles purchased within the continental United States and Alaska.
Page 446: Register (8.4A/8.4An)
444 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Roadside Assistance Call 5. Click on the link inside the email within 72 hours and complete the easy online registration process to create Wi-Fi Hotspot*** a personal Mopar® Owner Connect account linked to **If vehicle is equipped. your vehicle.
Page 447: Mobile App (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 445 Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN) Download the Uconnect® Access App to a compatible Apple® or Android® mobile devices. All you need to do Securely link your mobile device to your vehicle with the Uconnect® Access App. Once you have downloaded the App, you may start your vehicle or lock it from virtually 1.
Page 448: Yelp® (8.4A/8.4An)
446 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Listen to the prompt. After the beep, dictate the Yelp® (8.4A/8.4AN) message you would like to send. Wait for Uconnect® Once registered with Uconnect® Access, you can use to process your message. your voice to search for the most popular places or things around you.
Page 449: Siriusxm Travel Link™ (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 447 TIP: Once you perform a search, you can reorganize the SiriusXM Travel Link™ (8.4A/8.4AN) results by selecting either the Best Match, Rating or Need to find a gas station, view local movie listings, Distance tab on the top of the touchscreen display. check a sports score or the 5 - day weather forecast? SiriusXM Travel Link™...
Page 450: Additional Information
448 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. Yelp, Yelp logo, Yelp burst and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp. Uconnect® System Support: • U.S. residents call 1-877-855-8400 visit DriveUconnect.com • Canadian residents call 1-800-465-2001 (English) or 1-800-387-9983 (French) or visit DriveUconnect.ca Mon.
Page 451 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not STARTING PROCEDURES — GASOLINE ENGINES ......454 Autostop .
Page 452 450 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode ....465 ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ....485 ▫...
Page 453 STARTING AND OPERATING 451 ▫ Ready Alert Braking (RAB)....520 BRAKE SYSTEM ..... . .497 ▫...
Page 454 452 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Run Flat Tires — If Equipped ... . .538 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ....560 ▫...
Page 455 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 ▫ Starting ......566 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) .
Page 456: Starting Procedures - Gasoline Engines
454 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES — GASOLINE WARNING! (Continued) ENGINES leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. mode.
Page 457: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 within 10 seconds, cycle the ignition switch to the Extended Park Starting LOCK/OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat NOTE: Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle the “Normal Starting” procedure. has not been started or driven for at least 35 days. Tip Start Feature 1.
Page 458: If Engine Fails To Start
456 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) engine has started, ignite and damage the converter To prevent damage to the starter, do not continuously and vehicle. crank the engine for more than 10 seconds at a time. • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
Page 459: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 starter engages. The starter motor will disengage auto- met. Releasing the brake pedal or pressing the accelerator matically in 10 seconds. Once this occurs, release the pedal will automatically re-start the engine. accelerator pedal, cycle the ignition to the LOCK posi- Automatic Mode tion, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every normal...
Page 460: Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop
458 STARTING AND OPERATING • The vehicle must be completely stopped. • Battery temperature is too warm or cold. • The shifter must be in a forward gear and the brake • Battery charge is low. pedal depressed. • The vehicle is on a steep grade. The engine will shut down, the tachometer will move to •...
Page 461: To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 Other Factors Which Can Inhibit Autostop Include: To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode • Fuel level. While in a forward gear, the engine will start when the brake pedal is released or the throttle pedal is depressed. •...
Page 462: To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System
460 STARTING AND OPERATING • STOP/START OFF switch is pressed. “Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. • A STOP/START system error occurs. To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System • 4WD system is put into 4LO mode. 1.
Page 463: To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 2. The “STOP/START OFF” message will appear in STOP/START SYSTEM” message will appear in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Driver Information Display (DID). Refer to “Electronic Information Display (DID). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”...
Page 464: Automatic Transmission
462 STARTING AND OPERATING • The engine block heater will require 110 Volts AC and The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood, behind to the driver’s side headlamp. Follow the steps 6.5 Amps to activate the heater element. below to properly use the engine block heater: •...
Page 465 STARTING AND OPERATING 463 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the ignition is in the OFF position, remove the key fob vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
Page 466: Key Ignition Park Interlock
464 STARTING AND OPERATING removed from the ignition when the ignition is in the CAUTION! LOCK/OFF position, and the transmission is locked in PARK whenever the ignition switch is in the LOCK/OFF Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- position.
Page 467: Fuel Economy (Eco) Mode
STARTING AND OPERATING 465 Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission The Fuel Economy (ECO) mode can improve the vehi- The transmission gear range (PRND) is displayed both cle’s overall fuel economy during normal driving condi- beside the shift lever and in the Electronic Vehicle Infor- tions.
Page 468 466 STARTING AND OPERATING The electronically-controlled transmission provides a DRIVE position) activates ERS mode, displays the cur- precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are rent gear in the instrument cluster, and prevents auto- self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new matic upshifts beyond this gear.
Page 469: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 467 Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range. NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold. PARK (P) This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission.
Page 470 468 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before WARNING! (Continued) shifting the transmission to PARK, otherwise the load on • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult if the engine speed is higher than idle speed.
Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! position, the transmission is locked in PARK, se- • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you curing the vehicle against unwanted movement. must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF • When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the position to the ON/RUN position, and also press ignition is in the OFF position, remove the key fob the brake pedal.
Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING • Look at the transmission gear position display and WARNING! verify that it indicates the PARK position (P). Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 DRIVE (D) If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operat- ing limits, the transmission controller may modify the This range should be used for most city and highway transmission shift schedule, reduce engine torque, driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- and/or expand the range of torque converter clutch shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING “Note” under “Torque Converter Clutch” in this section). to operate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be Normal operation will resume once the transmission illuminated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be temperature has risen to a suitable level. driven to an authorized dealer for service without dam- aging the transmission.
Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- Moving the shift lever to the ERS position (beside mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your DRIVE) will activate ERS mode, display the current gear earliest possible convenience.
Page 476: Four-Wheel Drive Operation
474 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage until deceleration (engine braking), move the shift lever into the transmission fluid is warm (usually after 1 to 3 miles the ERS position, then simply press and hold it forward [2 to 5 km] of driving).
Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 Additionally, on dry pavement under heavy throttle input (where one may have no wheel spin), torque will be sent to the rear in a pre-emptive effort to improve vehicle launch and performance characteristics. CAUTION! All wheels must have the same size and type tires. Unequal tire sizes must not be used.
Page 478: 2-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) - If Equipped
476 STARTING AND OPERATING 2-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) — If Equipped 2-Speed 4x4 Switch (with Rear Lock) The Four-Wheel Drive is fully automatic in the normal driving mode. The Selec-Terrain buttons provide three 2-Speed 4x4 Switch selectable mode positions: • 4WD LOW •...
Page 479: Shift Positions
STARTING AND OPERATING 477 • NEUTRAL Because four-wheel drive provides improved traction, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping When additional traction is required, the 4WD LOW speeds. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. range position can be used to provide an additional gear reduction which allows for increased torque to be deliv- Shift Positions ered to both the front and rear wheels.
Page 480: Shifting Procedures
478 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Refer to “Selec-Terrain® – If Equipped” for fur- WARNING! (Continued) ther information on the various positions and their in the NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully intended usages. engaging the parking brake. The NEUTRAL (N) Shifting Procedures position disengages both the front and rear drive shafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle...
Page 481 STARTING AND OPERATING 479 NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met a mes- sage will flash from the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) with instructions on how to complete the requested shift. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ Driver Information Display (DID) in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 482 480 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: NEUTRAL Shift Procedure • If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, a message WARNING! will flash from the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) with You or others could be injured or killed if you leave instructions on how to complete the requested shift.
Page 483 STARTING AND OPERATING 481 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine. 4. Press and hold the brake pedal. 5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed power transfer unit NEUTRAL (N) button (located by the selector switch) for four seconds.
Page 484: Rear Electronic Locker (E-Locker) System - If Equipped
482 STARTING AND OPERATING 10. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure 1. The 4WD system must be in 4WD LOW. that there is no vehicle movement. 2. The ignition switch in the ON position and the engine 11.
Page 485: Selec-Terrain
STARTING AND OPERATING 483 NOTE: The preferred method is for the vehicle to be rolling, below 15 MPH (24 km/h), while including right and • It may also be necessary to drive slowly steering back left steering maneuvers to allow for the clutch teeth to and forth to complete engagement and disengagement align.
Page 486 484 STARTING AND OPERATING • Snow — Tuning set for additional stability in inclem- ent weather. Use on and off road on loose traction surfaces such as snow. When in SNOW mode (depend- ing on certain operating conditions), the transmission may use second gear (rather than first gear) during launches, to minimize wheel slippage.
Page 487: On-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 485 • Rock — Off-road calibration only available in 4WD Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information LOW range. Traction based tuning with improved Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument steer-ability for use on high traction off-road surfaces. Panel” for further information. Use for low speed obstacles such as large rocks, deep ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ruts, etc.
Page 488: Off-Road Driving Tips
486 STARTING AND OPERATING OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS CAUTION! When To Use 4WD LOW Range When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph When off-road driving, shift to 4WD LOW for additional (8 km/h). Always check water depth before entering traction and control on slippery or difficult terrain, as a precaution, and check all fluids afterward.
Page 489: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 and/or the flow rate is reduced. If you must cross Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand flowing-water, avoid depths in excess of 9 inches (22 cm). In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional The flowing water can erode the streambed causing your control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low vehicle to sink into deeper water.
Page 490: Traction Downhill
488 STARTING AND OPERATING Before climbing a steep hill, shift the transmission to a WARNING! (Continued) lower gear and shift the 4WD System to 4WD LOW. Use down a hill in REVERSE gear carefully. Never back first gear and 4WD LOW for very steep hills. down a hill in NEUTRAL using only the brake.
Page 491: After Driving Off-Road
STARTING AND OPERATING 489 • Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on turning against engine compression drag. This will per- mit you to control the vehicle speed and direction. the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and sus- pension. Retighten them, if required, and torque to the When descending mountains or hills, repeated braking values specified in the Service Manual.
Page 492: Power Steering
490 STARTING AND OPERATING assist, you will still have the ability to steer the vehicle WARNING! (Continued) manually. not have full braking power when you need it to prevent a collision. If you have been operating your WARNING! vehicle in dirty conditions, get your brakes checked Continued operation with reduced assist could pose and cleaned as necessary.
Page 493: Electric Parking Brake (Epb)
STARTING AND OPERATING 491 • If the condition persists, see your authorized dealer for If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM HOT - PERFOR- MANCE MAY BE LIMITED” message and an icon are service. displayed on the EVIC/DID screen, it indicates that ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) extreme steering maneuvers may have occurred, which caused an over temperature condition in the power...
Page 494 492 STARTING AND OPERATING on the brake pedal while you apply the parking brake, you may notice a small amount of brake pedal move- ment. The park brake can be applied even when the ignition switch is OFF but the BRAKE warning lamp will not illuminate, however, it can only be released when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 The parking brake will release automatically when the otherwise the load on the transmission locking mecha- ignition switch is ON, the transmission is in Drive or nism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of Reverse, the driver seat belt is buckled, and an attempt is PARK.
Page 496 494 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with or the shift lever. the parking brake released, a brake system malfunc- • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or tion is indicated.
Page 497: Auto Park Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 reaches approximately 3 mph, (5 km/h) the parking Auto Park Brake brake will remain engaged. The electric park brake can be programmed to be applied automatically whenever the vehicle is at a standstill and WARNING! the automatic transmission is placed in PARK, or with a manual transmission, whenever the ignition switch is Driving the vehicle with the parking brake engaged, turned “OFF”.
Page 498: Brake Service Mode
496 STARTING AND OPERATING • The driver door is open. For automatic transmissions, the park brake will auto- matically engage if all of the following conditions are Safehold can be temporarily bypassed by pressing the met: Electric Park Brake Switch while the driver door is open. •...
Page 499: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 497 • Press the brake pedal with moderate force. the Uconnect® Settings in your vehicle. This menu based system will guide you through the steps necessary to • Apply the Electric Parking Brake Switch. retract the EPB actuator in order to perform rear brake service.
Page 500: Electronic Brake Control System
498 STARTING AND OPERATING be some loss of overall braking effectiveness. This will be WARNING! (Continued) evident by increased pedal travel during application and wear, and possible brake damage. You would not greater pedal force required to slow or stop the vehicle. In have your full braking capacity in an emergency.
Page 501: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 499 Electronic Stability Control (ESC). These systems work All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and together to enhance both vehicle stability and control in type, and tires must be properly inflated, to produce various driving conditions.
Page 502 500 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! • Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish The ABS is subject to possible detrimental effects of their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. electronic interference caused by improperly in- Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. Just stalled aftermarket radios or telephones.
Page 503: Traction Control System (Tcs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 501 • Engines may idle at higher speeds during warm-up, Traction Control System (TCS) which could cause rear wheels to spin and result in This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of loss of vehicle control. Be especially careful while the driven wheels.
Page 504: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
502 STARTING AND OPERATING system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- WARNING! (Continued) ing the rate and amount of brake application and then road conditions. BAS cannot prevent collisions, in- applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help cluding those resulting from excessive speed in reduce braking distances.
Page 505: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
STARTING AND OPERATING 503 evasive driving maneuvers. ERM can only reduce the WARNING! (Continued) chance of wheel lift occurring during severe or evasive be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner, driving maneuvers. It cannot prevent wheel lift due to which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety other factors, such as road conditions, leaving the road- of others.
Page 506 504 STARTING AND OPERATING The following conditions must be met in order for HSA to WARNING! activate: There may be situations where the Hill Start Assist • The vehicle must be stopped. (HSA) will not activate and slight rolling may occur, •...
Page 507 STARTING AND OPERATING 505 Disabling And Enabling HSA WARNING! If you wish to turn off the HSA system, it can be done • If you use a trailer brake controller with your using the Uconnect® Access Settings. Refer to trailer, the trailer brakes may be activated and “Uconnect®...
Page 508: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - If Equipped
506 STARTING AND OPERATING Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped HDC has three states: 1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate) 2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation conditions are not met, or driver is actively overriding with brake or throttle application) 3.
Page 509 STARTING AND OPERATING 507 • 4th = 2.5 mph (4 km/h) Activating HDC • 5th = 3.1 mph (5 km/h) Once HDC is enabled it will activate automatically if driven down a grade of sufficient magnitude (greater • 6th = 3.7 mph (6 km/h) than approximately 8%).
Page 510 508 STARTING AND OPERATING Driver Override: Disabling HDC The driver may override HDC activation with throttle or HDC will be deactivated and disabled if any of the brake application at anytime. following conditions occur: • The driver presses the HDC switch. Deactivating HDC HDC will be deactivated but remain available if any of •...
Page 511 STARTING AND OPERATING 509 • The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash when HDC Feedback to the driver: deactivates due to overheated brakes. The flashing will The instrument cluster has an HDC icon and the HDC stop and HDC will activate again once the brakes have switch has an LED which offer feedback to the driver cooled sufficiently.
Page 512: Selec Speed Control (Ssc) - If Equipped
510 STARTING AND OPERATING Selec Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped SSC has three states: 1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate) 2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation conditions are not met, or driver is actively overriding with brake or throttle application) 3.
Page 513 STARTING AND OPERATING 511 • 3rd = 4 mph (3 km/h) Activating SSC • 4th = 2.5 mph (4 km/h) Once SSC is enabled it will activate automatically once the following conditions are met: • 5th = 3.1 mph (5 km/h) •...
Page 514 512 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Deactivating SSC • These SSC default set speeds are dependent on hill SSC will be deactivated but remain available if any of the following conditions occur: grade. That is the steeper the grade of the hill the vehicle travels on the lower the values of the set speed •...
Page 515: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 513 • The vehicle is driven greater than 20 mph (32 km/h) • The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash then for greater than 70 seconds. extinguish when SSC deactivates due to overheated brakes. • The vehicle is driven greater than 40 mph (64 km/h) (SSC exits immediately).
Page 516 514 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual and driving to the prevailing road conditions. path of the vehicle.
Page 517 STARTING AND OPERATING 515 ESC Operating Modes Partial Off — Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles And Four- Wheel Drive Vehicles In 2WD And 4WD High Range Depending upon model and mode of operation, the ESC system has up to three operating modes: “ESC On” The “Partial Off”...
Page 518 516 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving WARNING! with snow chains, or when starting off in deep snow, • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”...
Page 519 STARTING AND OPERATING 517 running. After five seconds, the ESC Off indicator light WARNING! will illuminate and an “ESC Off” message will appear in the odometer. With the ESC switched off, the engine torque reduc- tion and stability features are disabled. Therefore, In this mode, ESC and TCS are turned off (except for the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESC is unavail- “limited slip”...
Page 520: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
518 STARTING AND OPERATING to the PARK position and then moved out of the PARK The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- position. This will occur even if the message was cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as cleared previously.
Page 521: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 519 when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver Light” will flash, the engine power may be reduced and that caused the ESC activation. you may feel the brakes being applied to individual wheels to attempt to stop the trailer from swaying. TSC is only active in the default “ESC On”...
Page 522: Starting And Operating
520 STARTING AND OPERATING Ready Alert Braking (RAB) TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to reach full braking during emergency braking situations. It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by the driver.
Page 523 STARTING AND OPERATING 521 NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. ing the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16. design standards.
Page 524 522 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards, or T or S = Temporary spare tire or 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215, 235, 145 = Section width in millimeters (mm) 65, 85, 80 = Aspect ratio in percent (%) –...
Page 525 STARTING AND OPERATING 523 EXAMPLE: 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 – The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions (i.e., tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions, and posted speed limits)
Page 526: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
524 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Load Identification: Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire: • XL = Extra load (or reinforced) tire, or • LL = Light load tire or •...
Page 527 STARTING AND OPERATING 525 EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation – This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits) ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)
Page 528: Tire Terminology And Definitions
526 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours.
Page 529: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 527 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Example Tire Placard Location (Door)
Page 530 528 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar) Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle. 2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
Page 531 STARTING AND OPERATING 529 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or spare tires.
Page 532 530 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 533 STARTING AND OPERATING 531...
Page 534: Tires - General Information
532 STARTING AND OPERATING • Tread Wear WARNING! • Ride Comfort Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading Safety can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the WARNING! recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
Page 535: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 533 Fuel Economy WARNING! (Continued) Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance • Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob- resulting in higher fuel consumption. lems. You could lose control of your vehicle. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Tread Wear to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause abnor-...
Page 536 534 STARTING AND OPERATING At least once a month: 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire side- pocket-type pressure gauge.
Page 537: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 535 Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) WARNING! during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous.
Page 538: Tire Types
536 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Repair Tire Types If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it All Season Tires — If Equipped meets the following criteria: All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (spring, • The tire has not been driven on when flat. summer, fall and winter).
Page 539 STARTING AND OPERATING 537 Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or Snow Tires mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may during the winter.
Page 540: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
538 STARTING AND OPERATING While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid See the tire pressure monitoring section for more infor- and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be mation. poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- Spare Tires —...
Page 541 STARTING AND OPERATING 539 equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equip- of your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled rotation for your vehicle.
Page 542 540 STARTING AND OPERATING Full Size Spare — If Equipped your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. first opportunity. This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Page 543: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 541 Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or to help you in determining when your tires should be for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- replaced.
Page 544: Life Of Tire
542 STARTING AND OPERATING • Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth higher, and summer tires typically have a reduced becomes a 1/16 of an inch (2 mm).
Page 545 STARTING AND OPERATING 543 wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu- It is recommended you contact your authorized tire facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva- dealer or original equipment dealer with any questions lent to the originals in size, quality and performance you may have on tire specifications or capability.
Page 546: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
544 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) WARNING! (Continued) Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard capacity, other than what was originally equipped against damage.
Page 547 STARTING AND OPERATING 545 Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Non-Trailhawk Models with- CAUTION! out a Two-Speed Power Takeoff Unit • Use on Front Tires Only • Original equipment 225/65R17 and 225/60R18 tire • Damage to Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models may sizes are not chainable.
Page 548: Tire Rotation Recommendations
546 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the tions on the method of installation, operating following precautions: speed, and conditions for use. Always use the •...
Page 549 STARTING AND OPERATING 547 type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to main- tain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed.
Page 550: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
548 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) damage to the power transfer unit. Tire rotation schedule should be followed to balance tire wear. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- mended cold placard pressure.
Page 551 STARTING AND OPERATING 549 into the tire sidewall. Refer to “Tires – General Informa- NOTE: When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may tion” in “Starting And Operating” for information on need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kPa) how to properly inflate the vehicle’s tires.
Page 552 550 STARTING AND OPERATING the tire pressure to rise to approximately 28 psi (193 kPa), CAUTION! (Continued) but the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will still replacement equipment that is not of the same size, be on. In this situation, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring type, and/or style.
Page 553: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 551 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care the tire. and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition.
Page 554 552 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings NOTE: When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kPa) above the recommended cold placard pressure in order The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will to turn the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light off.
Page 555 STARTING AND OPERATING 553 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to 2. If you install the compact or non-matching full size facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure TPMS sensors.
Page 556: Premium System - If Equipped
554 STARTING AND OPERATING • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System messages, off, as long as no tire pressure is below the low- pressure warning limit in any of the four active road which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID).
Page 557 STARTING AND OPERATING 555 update, the pressure values in the graphic display in the EVIC/DID will return to their original color, and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off. NOTE: When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (30 kPa) above the recommended cold placard pressure in order to turn the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light off.
Page 558 556 STARTING AND OPERATING display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a mini- no longer exists, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale mum of five seconds and then display dashes (- -) in Light” will no longer flash, and the “SERVICE TPM place of the pressure value to indicate which sensor is not SYSTEM”...
Page 559 STARTING AND OPERATING 557 Vehicles With Matching Full-Size Spare 4. The EVIC/DID will display a graphic showing the tire pressure value in the same color as the other pressure 1. The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly values in place of the different color low tire pressure has a tire pressure monitoring sensor that can be value.
Page 560: General Information
558 STARTING AND OPERATING graphic in the EVIC/DID will still display a different will turn off and the graphic in the EVIC/DID will color pressure value and an Inflate to XX message. display a new pressure value instead of dashes (- -), as long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure 3.
Page 561: Fuel Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 559 The TPM sensors are regulated under one of the follow- high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is ing licenses: required. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experi- United States GQ4-61T ence these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline...
Page 562: Reformulated Gasoline
560 STARTING AND OPERATING using high quality unleaded gasoline having an octane The use of reformulated gasoline is recommended. Prop- range of 87 to 89. The manufacturer recommends the use erly blended reformulated gasoline will provide im- octane premium gasoline optimum proved performance and durability of engine and fuel performance.
Page 563: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 561 • Increased risk for fuel system component corrosion. Problems that result from using gasoline containing Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may E-85 perform the following: void or not be covered under New Vehicle Limited •...
Page 564: Materials Added To Fuel
562 STARTING AND OPERATING life and reduces emissions system performance in some Fuel System Cautions vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content CAUTION! of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether performance:...
Page 565: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 563 Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being WARNING! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Most of these products contain high concentrations Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon of methanol.
Page 566: Flexible Fuel (2.4L Engine Only) - If Equipped
564 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive operate on E-85. with all side windows fully open. Ethanol Fuel (E-85) FLEXIBLE FUEL (2.4L ENGINE ONLY) —...
Page 567: Fuel Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 565 Fuel Requirements NOTE: • Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With If your vehicle is E-85 compatible, it will operate on unleaded gasoline with any octane rating, or solely E-85 non-seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel, hard starting and fuel, or any mixture of these fuels.
Page 568: Starting
566 STARTING AND OPERATING FCA US Material Standard MS-6395. It is recommended Cruising Range that engine oils that are API Certified and meet the Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter requirements of Material Standard MS-6395 be used. than gasoline, an increase in fuel consumption will be MS-6395 contains additional requirements, developed experienced.
Page 569: Maintenance
STARTING AND OPERATING 567 Maintenance 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located on the driver’s side door trim). CAUTION! Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and may affect drivability.
Page 570 568 STARTING AND OPERATING • When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full. • Tighten the gas cap about one quarter turn until you hear one click. This is an indication that the cap is properly tightened.
Page 571: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
STARTING AND OPERATING 569 Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release CAUTION! (Continued) If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel • A poorly fitting fuel filler cap may cause the MIL to filler door emergency release. turn on.
Page 572: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
570 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Door Release Location Fuel Door Released 3. Grab the release cable tether and pull up to release the Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message fuel filler door. If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a “CHECK GASCAP”...
Page 573: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 571 Information (EVIC) or Driver Information Display included on this label and indicates the Month, Day and (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for Hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the further information. Tighten the fuel filler cap until a bottom of the label is your VIN.
Page 574 572 STARTING AND OPERATING Each axle GAWR is determined by the components in the Curb Weight system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full components sometimes specified by purchasers for in- capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo...
Page 575: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 573 front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is TRAILER TOWING within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted In this section you will find safety tips and information from front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until the on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do specified weight limitations are met.
Page 576 574 STARTING AND OPERATING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle WARNING! (Continued) Certification Label” in “Starting And Operating” for vehicle. If you use a standard weight-carrying hitch, further information. you could lose control of your vehicle and cause a Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) collision.
Page 577 STARTING AND OPERATING 575 Trailer Sway Control — Mechanical WARNING! The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be It is important that you do not exceed the maximum installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue front or rear GAWR.
Page 578 576 STARTING AND OPERATING tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s). When used WARNING! in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions, it pro- • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch vides for a more level ride, offering more consistent steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing system may reduce handling, stability, braking safety.
Page 579: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 577 Trailer Hitch Classification tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max.
Page 580: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
578 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Maximum GTW Maximum Tongue Engine/Transmission Model Frontal Area (Gross Trailer Wt.) Wt. (See Note) 2.4L/Automatic with FWD or 4WD 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Page 581 STARTING AND OPERATING 579 which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer. Consider the following items when computing the Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: many trailer collisions.
Page 582: Towing Requirements
580 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements WARNING! (Continued) To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- cause a loss of control, poor performance, or dam- train components, the following guidelines are recom- age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, mended: suspension, chassis structure, or tires.
Page 583 STARTING AND OPERATING 581 Towing Requirements — Tires WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact 1. GVWR spare tire. 2. GTW • Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe 3. GAWR and satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
Page 584 582 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes WARNING! • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake This could cause inadequate braking and possible system and cause it to fail.
Page 585 STARTING AND OPERATING 583 Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring CAUTION! Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for loaded, it should have its own brakes and they motoring safety.
Page 586 584 STARTING AND OPERATING Four-Pin Connector Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn 3 — Ground 6 —...
Page 587: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 585 • When using the speed control, if you experience speed Towing Tips drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, you can get back to cruising speed. and backing the trailer in an area located away from •...
Page 588: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
586 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 4X4 Models Wheels OFF the Front-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Power 2-Speed Power Towing Condition Ground (FWD) Models Transfer Unit Transfer Unit Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED See Instructions: •...
Page 589: Recreational Towing - Front-Wheel Drive (Fwd) Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 587 Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) 5. Release the parking brake. Models CAUTION! DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. Towing with the front wheels on the ground will cause severe transmission damage. Damage from Recreational towing (for front-wheel drive models) is improper towing is not covered under the New allowed ONLY if the front wheels are OFF the ground.
Page 590: Recreational Towing - 4X4 Models With 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit
588 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! • DO NOT dolly tow any 4x4 vehicle. Towing with Towing this vehicle with ANY of its wheels on the ground can cause severe transmission and/or power only one set of wheels on the ground (front or rear) transfer unit damage.
Page 591 STARTING AND OPERATING 589 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re- position disengages both the front and rear drive- quirements can cause severe transmission and/or shafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle power transfer unit damage.
Page 592 590 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and shift the transmission to PARK. 2. Turn the engine OFF. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine. 4. Press and hold the brake pedal. 5.
Page 593 STARTING AND OPERATING 591 10. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure NOTE: that there is no vehicle movement. • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met 11. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL. before pushing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed.
Page 594 592 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N) Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it con- nected to the tow vehicle. 2. Apply the parking brake. 3.
Page 595 STARTING AND OPERATING 593 NOTE: When shifting the power transfer unit out of NOTE: NEUTRAL (N), the engine should remain OFF to avoid • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met gear clash. before pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must 9.
Page 597 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...597 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..610 ▫ Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage ..611 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 598 596 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ 4x4 Models With 1–Speed Power Transfer Unit — SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ....629 With Key Fob ......633 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .
Page 599: Hazard Warning Flashers
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 597 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS 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 below the radio screen. potential for overheating your engine by taking the appropriate action.
Page 600: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
598 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS an impending overheat condition: Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle.
Page 601 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 599 Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. Torque Patterns After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated Wheel Mounting Surface against the wheel.
Page 602: Tire Service Kit - If Equipped
600 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Tire Service Kit Storage WARNING! The Tire Service Kit is stowed under the load floor behind To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, the rear seat. do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has 1.
Page 603: Tire Service Kit Components And Operation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 601 Tire Service Kit Components And Operation Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode. Selecting Air Mode Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to this position for air pump operation only.
Page 604: Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
602 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Using The Deflation Button Push the Deflation Button (2) to reduce the air pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated. Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions • Replace the Tire Service Kit Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed at the lower right hand corner on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the system.
Page 605 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 603 from the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once WARNING! the sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the properly discarded. vehicle closest to traffic.
Page 606: Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
604 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Keep Tire Service Kit away from open flames or • Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains latex. In heat source. case of an allergic reaction or rash, consult a phy- •...
Page 607 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 605 on the ground. This will provide the best positioning 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw of the kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) onto the tire and running the air pump.
Page 608 606 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the NOTE: If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode and tire. the pump is operating, air will dispense from the Air Pump Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6). If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 –...
Page 609 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 607 latch pillar (recommended pressure). Check the tire 3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the pressure by looking at the Pressure Gauge (3). valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of the hose, and place the Tire Service Kit in the vehicle If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) storage location.
Page 610 608 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (D) Drive Vehicle: (E) After Driving: Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “Whenever You Stop drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure to Use Tire Service Kit”...
Page 611 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 609 If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher: 5. Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the instrument panel after the tire has been repaired. 1. Push the Power Button (4) to turn on Tire Service Kit and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire 6.
Page 612: Jacking And Tire Changing
610 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Clean any remaining sealant from the Tire Service Kit JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING housing. WARNING! 5. Position the new Sealant Bottle (1) in the housing so that the Sealant Hose (6) aligns with the hose slot in •...
Page 613: Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 611 WARNING! (Continued) lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas. Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage The jack, wheel chocks and spare tire are stowed under the load floor behind the rear seat.
Page 614 612 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack And Spare Tire Fastener Jack And Tool Assembly 5. Remove the chocks. NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack with two attachment points. When the jack is partially 6. Remove the scissors jack and wheel bolt wrench from expanded, the tension between the two attachment the spare wheel as an assembly.
Page 615: Preparations For Jacking
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 613 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. WARNING! 3. Set the parking brake. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or 4. Place the shift lever into PARK (automatic transmis- hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- sion) or REVERSE (manual transmission).
Page 616: Jacking Instructions
614 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a...
Page 617 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 615 2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center cap covers the wheel bolts, use the wheel bolt wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle. 3. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel bolt wrench to loosen, but not remove, the wheel bolts on the Jack Warning Label wheel with the flat tire.
Page 618 616 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Locations Rear Jacking Location...
Page 619 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 617 Rear Jacking Engagement Point Front Jacking Location...
Page 620 618 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the wheel bolts and tire. 7.
Page 621 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 619 NOTE: • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare. • Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to “Limited-Use Spare” under “Tires—General Information” in “Starting and Operating”...
Page 622 620 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 10. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 11. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until each wheel bolt has been tightened twice.
Page 623: Road Tire Installation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 621 WARNING! (Continued) the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately. Road Tire Installation 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. Install the remaining wheel bolts with the threaded end of the wheel bolt toward the wheel.
Page 624: Jump-Starting Procedures
622 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES handle counterclockwise. If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in 4.
Page 625: Preparations For Jump-Start
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 623 WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Preparations For Jump-Start The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly.
Page 626: Jump-Starting Procedure
624 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 627 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 625 the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery CAUTION! and the fuel injection system. Failure to follow these procedures could result in WARNING! damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle. Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the discharged battery.
Page 628: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
626 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables CAUTION! in the reverse sequence: Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets Disconnecting The Jumper Cables draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not 1.
Page 629 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 627 NOTE: Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be CAUTION! (Continued) achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less. • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the more than two seconds, you must push the brake pedal wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain...
Page 630: Recovery Strap - If Equipped
628 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- Recovery straps should only be used in emergencies ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or to rescue stranded vehicles. Only use Recovery straps even failure, of the axle and tires.
Page 631: Shift Lever Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 629 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE WARNING! (Continued) If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be feet from the recovery area when using the recovery moved out of the PARK position, you can use the strap.
Page 632: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
630 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE the shift lever override access hole (at the right front This section describes procedures for towing a disabled corner of the shift lever assembly), and push and hold vehicle using a commercial towing service.
Page 633 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 631 4X4 MODELS Towing Condition Wheels OFF FWD MOD- 1–SPEED 2–SPEED the Ground POWER TRANSFER POWER TRANSFER UNIT UNIT Flat Tow NONE NOT AL- NOT ALLOWED See instructions under LOWED “Recreational Towing” in “Starting And Operating” •...
Page 634: Front-Wheel Drive (Fwd) Models
632 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other so that the vehicle can be moved. equipment designed for this purpose, following equip- ment manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 635: With Key Fob
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 633 towing dolly, or wheel lift equipment with the front CAUTION! wheels raised). • DO NOT tow this vehicle with ANY of its wheels CAUTION! on the ground. Damage to the drivetrain will result. • Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- damage to the transmission or power transfer unit ments can cause severe transmission damage.
Page 636 634 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or CAUTION! with one end of the vehicle raised and the opposite end • Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal on a towing dolly.
Page 637 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... .646 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ..637 ▫...
Page 638 636 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Brake System ......675 ▫ Front Turn Signals And Front Side Marker Lamps ......704 ▫...
Page 639: Engine Compartment - 2.4L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 637 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 2 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 6 — Battery 3 — Oil Fill Cap 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 —...
Page 640: Engine Compartment - 3.2L
638 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.2L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Filter Access Cover 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Fill 4 —...
Page 641: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 639 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 642: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
640 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE further information. Tighten the fuel filler cap until a serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- “clicking” sound is heard. This is an indication that the ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not fuel filler cap is properly tightened.
Page 643: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 641 3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will system to update. A recheck with the above test routine happen: may then indicate that the system is now ready. • The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal...
Page 644: Dealer Service
642 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE DEALER SERVICE WARNING! (Continued) Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service chanic. operations in an expert manner. Service Manuals are available which include detailed service information for MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES your vehicle.
Page 645: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 643 Engine Oil CAUTION! (Continued) Checking Oil Level result in more costly repairs, damage to other components or negatively impact vehicle perfor- To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at examined by an authorized dealer or qualified regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
Page 646 644 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet CAUTION! the requirements of FCA US Material Standard MS-6395. Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage Identification Symbol your engine.
Page 647 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 645 Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.2L Engine CAUTION! MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil or equivalent Pennzoil® Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the or Shell Helix® is recommended for all operating tem- chemicals can damage your engine.
Page 648: Engine Oil Filter
646 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Materials Added To Engine Oil Engine Oil Filter Selection The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type dispos- dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to able oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The the engine oil.
Page 649 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 647 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection WARNING! The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be provide a measure of protection in the case of engine used to assure most efficient service.
Page 650 648 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Removal 2. Push in on the quick connect clip with your thumb and remove by pulling hose (If Equipped) away from 1. Remove the screws from the air cleaner cover. air cleaner filter cover. Air Cleaner Filter Cover Air Cleaner Air Hose —...
Page 651 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 649 3. Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air cleaner filter. 4. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the housing assembly. Open Air Cleaner Filter Assembly Air Cleaner Filter 1 — Air Cleaner Cover 1 —...
Page 652: Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
650 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation WARNING! (Continued) NOTE: Inspect and clean the housing if dirt or debris is • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- present before replacing the air filter element. connect the fan motor lead. The fan is temperature controlled and can start at any time regardless of 1.
Page 653 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 651 • Rib or belt wear normal. Any belt with cracks running along a rib must be replaced. Also have the belt replaced if it has excessive • Longitudinal belt cracking (cracks between two ribs) wear, frayed cords or severe glazing. •...
Page 654: Maintenance-Free Battery
652 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- clamps to touch each other. tenance required.
Page 655: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 653 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables be- approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- fore connecting the charger to the battery.
Page 656 654 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling HFO 1234yf CAUTION! — If Equipped Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning HFO 1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydro- system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- fluorocarbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmen- tioning components.
Page 657 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 655 Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air Filter) WARNING! Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is operating or personal injury may result. The A/C air filter is located in front of the evaporator on the lower right of center console.
Page 658 656 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Hush Panel Air Filter Cover Location 4. Remove the filter door by pushing down the tab on the 5. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight out of top of the door to release the cover then rotate the door the housing.
Page 659: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 657 CAUTION! The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure to properly install the filter will result in the need to replace it more often. 7. Install the passenger side hush panel under the dash panel and console closeout.
Page 660: Windshield Wiper Blades
658 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed.
Page 661 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 659 The wiper blades and wiper arms should be inspected Front Wiper Blade Removal/Installation periodically, not just when wiper performance problems are experienced. This inspection should include the fol- CAUTION! lowing points: Do not allow the wiper arm to spring back against •...
Page 662 660 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Lift the wiper arm to raise the wiper blade off of the 2. To disengage the wiper blade from the wiper arm, flip glass, until the wiper arm is in the full up position. up the release tab on the wiper blade and while holding the wiper arm with one hand, slide the wiper blade down towards the base of the wiper arm.
Page 663 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 661 3. With the wiper blade disengaged, remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm by holding the wiper arm with one hand and separating the wiper blade from the wiper arm with the other hand (move the wiper blade toward the right side of the vehicle to separate the wiper blade from the wiper arm).
Page 664 662 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Installing The Front Wipers 1. Lift the wiper arm off of the glass, until the wiper arm is in the full up position. 2. Position the wiper blade near the hook on the tip of the wiper arm with the wiper release tab open and the blade side of the wiper facing up and away from the windshield.
Page 665 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 663 Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation 1. Lift the rear wiper arm pivot cap away from the glass to allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the glass. NOTE: The rear wiper arm cannot be fully raised off the glass unless the wiper arm pivot cap is unsnapped first.
Page 666 664 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. To remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm, grasp the bottom end of the wiper blade nearest to wiper arm with your right hand. With your left hand hold the wiper arm as you pull the wiper blade away from the wiper arm past its stop far enough to unsnap the wiper blade pivot pin from the receptacle on the end of the wiper arm.
Page 667 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 665 5. Gently lower the tip of the wiper arm onto the glass. Installing The Rear Wiper 1. Lift the rear wiper arm pivot cap away from the glass to allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the glass.
Page 668: Adding Washer Fluid
666 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Lower the wiper blade onto the glass and snap the rating information can be found on most washer fluid wiper arm pivot cap back into place. containers. Adding Washer Fluid WARNING! The windshield and rear window washers share the same Commercially available windshield washer solvents fluid reservoir.
Page 669 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 667 have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex- WARNING! (Continued) haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam- • A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams over materials that can burn.
Page 670 668 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning CAUTION! (Continued) engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe In the event of engine malfunction, particularly and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Page 671: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 669 Cooling System for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically WARNING! down the face of the condenser. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, You or others can be badly burned by hot engine cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 672 670 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill CAUTION! NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- to severe internal engine damage.
Page 673 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 671 Please review these recommendations for using Organic CAUTION! (Continued) Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and MS.90032.
Page 674 672 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- Cooling System Pressure Cap tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant the vehicle is operated.
Page 675 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 673 engine OFF and cold, the level of the engine coolant WARNING! (Continued) (antifreeze) in the bottle should be between the ranges • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one indicated on the bottle. specified for your vehicle.
Page 676 674 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are Points To Remember required, the cooling system should be pressure tested NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ for leaks. kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming •...
Page 677: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 675 result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) Brake Master Cylinder performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis- The fluid in the master cylinder should be checked when sions. performing under hood services or immediately if the “Brake Warning Light” is illuminated. Brake System In order to assure brake system performance, all brake Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before...
Page 678: Automatic Transmission
676 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro- • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure. fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine This could result in a collision. Parts”...
Page 679 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 677 only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid. Special Additives Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this The manufacturer strongly recommends against using section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain any special additives in the transmission. Automatic the transmission fluid at the correct level using the Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and recommended fluid.
Page 680: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
678 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check Fluid And Filter Changes The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at require adjustment under normal operating conditions. the factory will provide satisfactory lubrication for the Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the life of the vehicle.
Page 681 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 679 hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will Washing have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under- • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- body protection. hicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with The following maintenance recommendations will enable clear water.
Page 682 680 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, CAUTION! touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials considered the responsibility of the owner. such as steel wool or scouring powder that will •...
Page 683 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 681 Wheel And Wheel Trim Care CAUTION! • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
Page 684 682 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • For tough stains, apply MOPAR® Total Clean, or a Cleaning Interior Trim mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove Clean interior trim with a damp cloth and MOPAR® stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. Total Clean or equivalent, and if necessary, follow with •...
Page 685 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 683 solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and leather upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To not required to maintain the original condition. remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- lowed by rinsing.
Page 686 684 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are wash them.
Page 687: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 685 FUSES WARNING! (Continued) • If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air WARNING! bag system, braking system), power unit systems • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap- (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system propriate replacement fuse with the same amp blows, contact an authorized dealer.
Page 688: Power Distribution Center
686 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Power Distribution Center The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains car- tridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays. A label that identifies each component is printed on the inside of the cover. Power Distribution Center Cavity Blade Fuse...
Page 689 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 687 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 25 Amp Clear – Engine Control Module (ECM)/Fuel Injection – – Not Used 20 Amp Yellow – Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – If Equipped – – Not Used 20 Amp Yellow –...
Page 690 688 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description – – Not Used 20 Amp Yellow – Ign Coil (Gas) / Engine Sen- sor (Diesel) – – Not Used – – Not Used – 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid 10 Amp Red –...
Page 691 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 689 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow – Rear Wiper — If Equipped with Stop/Start Engine Op- tion F25B 20 Amp Yellow – Front Washer — If Equipped with Stop/Start Engine Op- tion – 30 Amp Pink Fuel Heater - Diesel Only –...
Page 692 690 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description – – Not Used – – Not Used – – Not Used – – Not Used – – Not Used – 60 Amp Yellow Glow Plugs (Diesel Only) - If Equipped –...
Page 693 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 691 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 50 Amp Red – Voltage Stability Module - Feed 1 - If Equipped with Stop/Start Engine Option – 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Electric Brake Module - If Equipped 20 Amp Yellow –...
Page 694 692 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description – – Not Used – 30 Amp Pink Front Wipers - If Equipped with Stop/Start Engine Op- tion – 30 Amp Pink Brake System Module & Valves – 30 Amp Pink Body Control Module (BCM) Feed 3 10 Amp Red...
Page 695 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 693 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow – Trailer Tow Lights Left - If Equipped 10 Amp Red – Occupant Classification Module/VSM/ESC – 30 Amp Pink Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) If Equipped 20 Amp Yellow –...
Page 696 694 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 10 Amp Red – In Car Temperature Sensor / Humidity Sensor / Driver Assist System Module (DASM) / Park Assist (PAM) - If Equipped with Stop/Start option 15 Amp Blue –...
Page 697 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 695 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 10 Amp Red – Power Transfer Unit Switch (TSBM) / Active Grill Shutter (AGS) - If Equipped with Gas Engine 10 Amp Red – Power Transfer Unit Switch (TSBM) - If Equipped with Diesel Engine 5 Amp Tan –...
Page 698 696 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description – 30 Amp Pink Rear Defroster 20 Amp Yellow – Cigar Lighter - If Equipped 20 Amp Yellow – Rear Differential Module (RDM) - If Equipped 10 Amp Red – Fuel Door Release/Brake Pedal Switch 10 Amp Red...
Page 699 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 697 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description – 30 Amp Pink Electric Park Brake (EPB) - Left – – Not Used 20 Amp Yellow – Horns - If Equipped With Stop/Start Engine Option F87A 20 Amp Yellow –...
Page 700 698 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow – Power Outlet Rear - If Equipped - Customer Select- able – – Not Used – 40 Amp Green Brake System Module (BSM) - Pump Motor – 30 Amp Pink Electric Park Brake (EPB) - Right...
Page 701: Interior Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 699 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 10 Amp Red – Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) / (Airbag) 25 Amp Clear – Audio Amplifier - If Equipped – – Not Used F100 – – Not Used Interior Fuses The interior fuse panel is located in the passenger com- partment on the left side dash panel under the instru- ment panel.
Page 702 700 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Blade Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow Deadbolt All Unlock 20 Amp Yellow Washer Pump Front 25 Amp Clear Fog Lamp Rear Left/Right – If Equipped 7.5 Amp Brown Lumbar Support 7.5 Amp Brown Wireless Charging Pad If Equipped 10 Amp Red Driver Window Switch/Power Mirrors –...
Page 703: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 701 • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of VEHICLE STORAGE service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes days you may want to take steps to protect your battery.
Page 704 702 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Halogen) Headlamps HIR2LL Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Xenon) Headlamps D3S (Serviced at an Authorized Dealer) Front Park/Daytime Running Lamps LED (Serviced at an Authorized Dealer) Front Turn Signal Lamps WY21W or 7440NA Front Fog Lamps H11LL Front Side Marker Lamps...
Page 705: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 703 BULB REPLACEMENT NOTE: On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps, when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- the lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after spheric conditions.
Page 706: Front Turn Signals And Front Side Marker Lamps
704 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Firmly grasp the cap and rotate it counterclockwise to 7. Install the bulb cap in the headlamp housing and unlock it. rotate clockwise to lock it in place. 4. Firmly grasp the bulb and connector assembly and 8.
Page 707: Front Fog Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 705 5. Re-install air cleaner filter housing if removed. 5. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the into the fog lamp housing, and rotate the connector clockwise Front Fog Lamp to lock it in place. 1. Remove the 3 hex head screws from the wheel liner. 6.
Page 708: Bodyside Mounted Back-Up Lamp
706 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Reconnect the wiring harness to the new bulb and 6. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. reinstall by inserting the new bulb straight into the fog 7. Replace the bulb and install the socket. lamp housing until it locks in place.
Page 709: License Plate Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 707 4. Using a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver, open the License Plate Lamp trim panel exposing the back of the liftgate lamp. 1. Using a small screwdriver, press inward the locking 5. Disconnect the electrical connector. tab on the side of the lamp assembly and pull down on the lamp assembly for removal.
Page 710: Fluid Capacities
708 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 2.4L and 3.2L Engines 15.8 Gallons 60 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 2.4 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-20, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters 3.2 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters Cooling System*...
Page 711: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 709 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032. Engine Oil –...
Page 712 710 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Page 713: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 711 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission Use only MOPAR® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®...
Page 715 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....716 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .714...
Page 716 714 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change Information Center (EVIC)” or “Driver Information Dis- indicator system. The oil change indicator system will play (DID)”...
Page 717 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 715 • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, Change Indicator System: even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns •...
Page 718 716 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. Additional Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 719 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 717 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
Page 720 718 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
Page 721: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .721 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
Page 722 720 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .727 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....727 ▫...
Page 723: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 721 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 724: Fca Us Llc Customer Center
722 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized FCA US LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
Page 725: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 723 In Mexico Contact Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P.
Page 726: Warranty Information
724 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The manufacturer will not stand behind any service WARNING! contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only), manufacturer’s service contract.
Page 727: Mopar® Parts
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 725 MOPAR® PARTS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are dealer, and the manufacturer. available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety operating at its best.
Page 728: Publication Order Forms
726 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Diagnostic Procedure Manuals To order the following manuals, you may use either the Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix cepted.
Page 729 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 727 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1-800-890-4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled • 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:...
Page 730 728 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- WARNING! sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not WARNING! include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or...
Page 731 INDEX...
Page 732 730 INDEX About Your Brakes ......497 Maintaining Your Air Bag System ... .90 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 733 INDEX 731 Alarm Automatic Transaxle ..... . .462 Arm The System ......19 Automatic Transmission .
Page 734 732 INDEX Blind Spot Monitoring ..... .136 Caps, Filler Body Mechanism Lubrication ....657 Fuel .
Page 735 INDEX 733 Child Restraints Automatic ......407 Booster Seats ......96 Coin Holder .
Page 736 734 INDEX Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..670, 708, 709 Door Locks Corrosion Protection ..... . .678 Door Locks .
Page 737 INDEX 735 Electric Parking Brake ..... .491 Block Heater ......461 Electric Remote Mirrors .
Page 738 736 INDEX Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....645 Flash-To-Pass ......169 Enhanced Accident Response Feature .
Page 739 INDEX 737 Folding Rear Seat ......153 Fuses ........685 Forward Collision Warning .
Page 740 738 INDEX GVWR ....... . .571 Heater, Engine Block ..... . .461 High Beam Indicator .
Page 741 INDEX 739 Instrument Cluster ....333, 348 Panic Alarm ......25 Instrument Panel and Controls .
Page 742 740 INDEX Latches ....... .117 Exterior ......117 Hood .
Page 743 INDEX 741 Passing ......169 Door ....... . .34 Rear Servicing .
Page 744 742 INDEX Electric Powered ......132 Capacity ......708 Electric Remote .
Page 745 INDEX 743 Overheating, Engine ..... . .597 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ....62 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .
Page 746 744 INDEX Recorder, Event Data ..... . .90 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ..402 Recreational Towing .
Page 747 INDEX 745 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ....117 Seat Belt Reminder ......54 Safety Defects, Reporting .
Page 748 746 INDEX Rear Folding ......153 Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral Seatback Release ....148, 153 (N) .
Page 749 INDEX 747 Engine Fails to Start .....456 Synthetic Engine Oil ..... . .645 Remote .
Page 750 748 INDEX General Information .....532 Tire Service Kit ......600 High Speed .
Page 751 INDEX 749 Transaxle .......462 Uconnect® Automatic ......462 Customer Programmable Features .
Page 752 750 INDEX Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ....8 Windshield Washers ....173, 666 Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) .
Page 753 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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