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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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ....7 ROLLOVER WARNING .
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.
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Page 9: Warnings And Cautions
INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS The VIN is also stamped on either right or left hand side of the engine block. This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures 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 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED ......19 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....25 ▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped ......33 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Power Liftgate — If Equipped ... . .48 SAFETY TIPS ......112 ▫...
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 sound to remind you to place the ignition in the OFF position. In addition to the chime, the ignition or acces- sory on message will display in the cluster. NOTE: The power window switches, radio, power sun- roof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position.
Page 18: Sentry Key
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or remove key from the ignition and lock all doors others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 19: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 operation. Therefore, only Key Fobs that are pro- CAUTION! grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate • Do not make modifications or alterations to the the vehicle. The system will not allow the engine to crank with an invalid Key Fob.
Page 20: Customer Key Programming
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Customer Key Programming CAUTION! Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be • Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and performed at an authorized dealer. lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- General Information tended.
Page 21: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED Rearming Of The System The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to for unauthorized entry and the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn the horn Start/Stop button for unauthorized operation.
Page 22: To Disarm The System
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N- To Disarm The System Go™, make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF, The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of and the key is physically removed from the ignition. the following methods: 2.
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 Emergency Key Removal (KIN) Remove Screw From Transmitter Case 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.
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Separating Ignition Node Module (IGNM) Transmitter Separating Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Transmitter Case Case 3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as a table or similar, and then replace the battery.
Page 31: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 the battery clip, located on the back cover. Avoid If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils distance, check for these two conditions: may cause battery deterioration.
Page 32: How To Use Remote Start
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Battery at an acceptable charge level NOTE: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic • RKE PANIC button not pushed transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. • System not disabled from previous remote start event •...
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 Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset WARNING! (Continued) • Remote Start Aborted — Too Cold • Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start •...
Page 34: To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle • If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the Push and release the REMOTE START button one time or vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.
Page 35: Remote Start Comfort Systems - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE: Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped • For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter-N- When remote start is activated, the heated steering wheel and driver heated seat features will automatically turn on Go™...
Page 36: Door Locks
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE resume previous operation, except if the Windshield WARNING! Wiper De-Icer is active. The Windshield Wiper De-Icer • For personal security and safety in the event of a timer and operation will continue. collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as DOOR LOCKS well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
Page 37: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 38: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents 2. All doors are closed. you from accidentally locking the Key Fob in the vehicle. 3. The transmission shift lever was not in PARK, then is Placing the ignition to the OFF position or closing the placed in PARK.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade NOTE: screwdriver (or ignition key) and rotate the dial to the • When the child lock system is engaged, the door can LOCK or UNLOCK position.
Page 40: Keyless Enter-N-Go
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been WARNING! raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re- Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. sponse time.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 To Unlock From The Passenger Side With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door handle to unlock all four doors and the liftgate automatically.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE FOBIK-Safe only executes in vehicles with passive entry. NOTE: The vehicle will only unlock the doors when a There are three situations that trigger a FOBIK-Safe valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter is detected inside the search in any passive entry vehicle: vehicle, and no valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter is detected outside the vehicle.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Push” is programmed in EVIC/DID (if equipped), all doors will unlock when you push the electronic release on the liftgate. If Unlock Driver Door 1st Push is programmed in Uconnect®, the liftgate will unlock when you push the electronic release on the liftgate.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DO NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). DO NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking Push The Door Handle Button To Lock...
Page 45: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 NOTE: WINDOWS • After pushing the door handle button, you must wait Power Windows two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, The window controls on the driver’s door control all the using either Passive Entry door handle.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE AUTO-Down Feature WARNING! The driver door power window switch and some model Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do passenger door power window switches have an AUTO- not let children play with power windows. Do not down feature.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 To close the window part way, lift the window switch to Reset Auto-Up the first detent and release it when you want the window Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window to stop.
Page 48: Wind Buffeting
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the DOWN position). To enable the window controls, LIFTGATE push and release the window lockout button again To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate (setting it in the UP position). The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the Wind Buffeting electronic liftgate release.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 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 only lock the liftgate.
Page 50: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power liftgate may also be opened or closed by WARNING! pushing the LIFTGATE button located on the left side of the steering wheel on the instrument panel, or closed by Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous pushing the LIFTGATE button located on left rear trim exhaust gases into your vehicle.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 NOTE: NOTE: • In the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an • The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open below −22°F (−30°C) or temperatures above 150°F the liftgate.
Page 52: Occupant Restraint Systems
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE open, push the Liftgate button on the Key Fob to fully WARNING! open the liftgate and then push it again to close. • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous • If the electronic liftgate release is pushed while the exhaust gases into your vehicle.
Page 53: Important Safety Precautions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Important Safety Precautions restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. Older chil- dren who do not use child restraints or belt- Please pay close attention to the information in this positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled section.
Page 54: Seat Belt Systems
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space Seat Belt Systems between you and the door and you could be injured. Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 the START or ON/RUN position. If the driver or BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or heavy outboard front seat passenger is unbelted, the Seat Belt object is on the outboard front passenger seat or when the Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both seat is folded flat (if equipped).
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very WARNING! (Continued) sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoul- • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer der part of the seat belt to move freely with you under much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- normal conditions.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your • A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly. In injuries in a collision much worse. You might a collision, it could even cut into you.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A seat belt that is worn under your arm is danger- • A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a ous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of collision and leave you with no protection.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front 3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces 6. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision. buckle.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing and the seat belt is no longer twisted. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the driver and front passenger seats, the top of the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the seat belt away from your neck.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is WARNING! equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows • ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing or squeezing the release but- required in order to properly fit the original seat ton.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the seat belt The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten- Keep the seat belt low so that it does not come across the sioners are single use items.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE as to not activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking an air bag.
Page 66: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Side Air Bags WARNING! (Continued) • Supplemental Knee Air Bags only used to install rear-facing or forward-facing child restraints that have a harness for restraining • Front and Side Impact Sensors the child.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 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 68 66 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 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions. The Ad- WARNING! (Continued) vanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal • Do not put anything on or around the air bag collisions, including some that may produce substantial covers or attempt to open them manually.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad- The Occupant Classification System (OCS) consists of the vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large following: quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the •...
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 order for the OCS to operate as designed, it is important Front Passenger Seat Front Passenger Air for the front passenger to be seated properly and prop- Occupant Status Bag Output erly wearing the seat belt. Rear-facing child restraint Reduced-power The OCS will NOT prevent deployment of the Passenger...
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In order for the OCS to operate as designed, it is WARNING! important for the front passenger to be seated properly • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of and properly wearing the seat belt. Properly seated passengers are: an air bag.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Do not decrease OR increase the front passenger’s seated weight on the front passenger seat The front passenger’s seated weight must be properly positioned on the front passenger seat. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Objects are lodged between the front passenger seat Examples of improper front passenger seating include: and center console. • The front passenger’s weight is transferred to another • Accessories that may change the seated weight on the part of the vehicle (like the door, arm rest or instru- ment panel).
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly...
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly...
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Placing an object on the floor under the front • If an occupant in the front passenger seat is seated passenger seat may prevent the OCS from working improperly, the occupant may provide an output properly, which may result in serious injury or signal to the OCS that is different from the occu-...
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not add a secondary seat cover or mat. classify the seated weight of a front seat passenger, the OCS components must function as designed. • At no time should any Supplemental Restraint System Do not make any modifications to the front passenger (SRS) component or SRS related component or fastener seat components, assembly, or to the seat cover.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Knee Impact Bolsters Supplemental Driver And Front Passenger Knee Air Bags The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and front passenger, and position the front occu- This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver pants for improved interaction with the Advanced Front Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the Air Bags.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Side Air Bags Your vehicle is equipped with two types of side air bags: 1. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs): Located in the outboard side of the front and rear (in vehicles equipped with rear seat SABs) seats.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 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 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE rollover events, in addition to the injury reduction poten- tial provided by the seat belts and body structure. The SABICs deploy downward, covering the side win- dows. An inflating SABIC pushes the outside edge of the trim out of the way and covers the window.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 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 84 82 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 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 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 86 84 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 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 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 88 86 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 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 to alert you that the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! has come on and a fault has been detected. If the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermit- Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- tently or remains on while driving have an authorized ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags to dealer service the vehicle immediately.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary to stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the modify the air bag system for persons with dis- upper right side of the instrument panel.
Page 91: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, were buckled/fastened; such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the •...
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has WARNING! a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. You should also make sure that you can install In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a it in the vehicle where you will use it.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the height or weight limits of their child re-...
Page 94 92 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 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 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 96 94 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 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 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 98 96 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 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until the weight + weight of the child restraint) combined weight of the child and the child for using the LATCH anchorage sys- restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Can the rear-facing child restraint The child seat may touch the back of the touch the back of the front passenger front passenger seat if the child restraint seat? manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint owner’s manual for more in- formation.
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Seat LATCH Anchorages Tether Anchorage Locations 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 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end can use either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten belt for installing the third child seat in position (1) the strap after it is attached to the anchorage.
Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE seating positions using lower anchorages A and B, and WARNING! D and E. Do not use the center seat anchorage, C. If the • Use anchorages C and D to install a LATCH- child seats do not block the center seat belt webbing and buckle, the center seat belt can be used to restraint compatible child restraint in the center seating...
Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the WARNING! (Continued) tether strap of the child seat so that you can more the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle installing the child seat in position (1), behind the anchorages.
Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt: top tether anchorage. See the section “Installing Child When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage”...
Page 107 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle WARNING! Seat Belt • Improper installation of a child restraint to the The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor straint.
Page 108 106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 109 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to with the seat belt to attach a forward...
Page 110 108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the seat belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
Page 111 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints WARNING! (Continued) Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to tether strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether attach a tether anchor. anchorage that is approved for that seating position, 9.
Page 112 110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available.
Page 113: Transporting Pets
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 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 114: Safety Tips
112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 115: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 113 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 116: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
114 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while Vehicle driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Seat Belts Defroster Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place frays, and loose parts.
Page 117 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 115 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 118: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
116 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If MIRRORS ......124 Equipped .
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Manual Seats — If Equipped ... . .144 ▫ Headlight Switch .....160 ▫...
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 ▫ High/Low Beam Switch ....166 HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED ......176 ▫...
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Activate/Deactivate....185 ▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Mode ......205 ▫...
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 ▫ Changing LaneSense Status ....224 ▫ ParkSense® Warning Display ... . .236 ▫...
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode ..289 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED ......275 ▫...
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED ..296 CARGO AREA FEATURES ....305 ▫ Cargo Load Floor .....305 WIRELESS CHARGING PAD —...
Page 126: Mirrors
124 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 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be NOTE: The ASSIST and 9–1–1 features operate through adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. the Uconnect® Access service. These buttons will only operate as long as your Uconnect®...
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Vehicle Customer Care – Total support for all other 3. Once a connection between the vehicle and a 9-1-1 vehicle issues. operator is made, the 9-1-1 Call system may transmit the following important vehicle information to a 9-1-1 9-1-1 Call operator: 1.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 NOTE: Once a connection is made between the vehicle’s WARNING! 9-1-1 Call system and the 9-1-1 operator, the 9-1-1 opera- • If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger (e.g., tor may be able to open a voice connection with the vehicle to determine if additional help is needed.
Page 130 128 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 DURING OR AFTER AN ACCIDENT), THE detected, and at the beginning of each ignition cycle: UCONNECT®...
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • The 9-1-1 Call system software and/or hardware are WARNING! (Continued) damaged during a crash. • The Occupant Restraint Control module turns on • The vehicle battery loses power or becomes discon- the air bag Warning Light on the instrument panel nected during a vehicle crash.
Page 132: Outside Mirrors
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s Outside Mirrors wireless and GPS antennas. You could prevent wireless To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) and GPS signal reception, which can prevent your vehicle to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight from placing an emergency call.
Page 133: Power Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Power Mirrors Models With Expush Window Feature The power mirror switches are located on the driver’s Push and release the mirror select button marked L (left) door trim panel. or R (right) and then push one of the four arrow buttons to move the mirror in the direction the arrow is pointing.
Page 134: Power Folding Mirrors - If Equipped
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped NOTE: If the vehicle speed is greater than 10 mph (16 km/h) the folding feature will be disabled. The switch for the power folding mirrors is located between the power mirror switches L (left) and R (right).
Page 135: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 To reset the power folding mirrors: Fold and unfold them by pushing the button. (This may require multiple button pushes). This resets them to their normal position. Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature can be activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster (if equipped).
Page 136: Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) - If Equipped
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. Fold down the sun visor. 2. Unclip the visor from the center clip. 3. Pull the sun visor toward the inside rearview mirror to extend it. BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to...
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 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 138 136 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 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 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 less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtaking/Passing Stationary Objects The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in berms, etc.
Page 141: Rear Cross Path (Rcp)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 WARNING! (Continued) system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
Page 142 140 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 143: Modes Of Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 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 144: General Information
142 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 145: Power Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 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 146: Manual Seats - If Equipped
144 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 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. Pull upward on the lever to raise the seat height or push downward on the lever to lower the seat height.
Page 149: Front Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Front Heated Seats — If Equipped NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate. The front heated seats control buttons are located within the Uconnect® system. You can gain access to the control Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start buttons through the climate screen or the controls screen.
Page 150: Front Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The front ventilated seats control buttons are located WARNING! (Continued) within the Uconnect® system. You can gain access to the even at low temperatures, especially if used for control buttons through the climate screen or the controls long periods of time.
Page 151: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect® NOTE: Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understand- to the incorrect position in an attempt to gain additional ing Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 153: 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 NOTE: Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to position the front seat to its mid-track position. Also, be sure that the front seats are fully upright and posi- tioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down easily.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release it when the seat is at the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 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 156: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows the driver to store up to two different memory profiles, for easy recall through a memory switch. Each memory profile contains desired position settings for the driver seat and side mirrors and a set of desired radio station presets.
Page 157: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer- NOTE: ences (i.e., seat, side mirror and radio station presets). • For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, 3. Push and release the SET button on the memory memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in switch, then push the number (1) button within five PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a...
Page 158: Memory Position Recall
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Before programming your RKE transmitters you 4. Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE trans- must select the “Memory To FOB” feature through the mitter within 10 seconds. Uconnect® system screen. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” NOTE: Your RKE transmitters can be unlinked to your in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 159: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 To recall the memory settings for driver one, push The distance the driver seat moves depends on where MEMORY button number 1 or the UNLOCK button on you have the driver seat positioned when you cycle the the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 1.
Page 160: To Open And Close The Hood
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The Easy Entry/Exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through the programmable features in the Uconnect® system. Refer to “Uconnect®...
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and pull the safety CAUTION! latch release lever forward (toward you). The safety latch release lever is located behind the center front To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to edge of the hood.
Page 162: Lights
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, auto- matic headlights — if equipped, instrument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights and fog lights —...
Page 163: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Automatic Headlights — If Equipped is set to ON. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by This system automatically turns the headlights on or off this feature.
Page 164: Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control - If Equipped
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you turn the headlights or parking lights on, or place Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If the ignition in ACC or RUN, the system will cancel the Equipped delay. The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control system If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will provides increased forward lighting at night by automat- turn off in the normal manner.
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 • Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights To Activate of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to 1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO headlight remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, position.
Page 166: Daytime Running Lights (Drl) - If Equipped
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped The Daytime Running Lights will turn On when the engine is started and remain On unless the headlamps are turned ON, the parking brake is applied, or the engine is shut Off.
Page 167: Multifunction Lever
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on. NOTE: The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on. However, selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Page 168: Lane Change Assist
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Lane Change Assist • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light three times then automatically turn off.
Page 169: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 switch on either side of the console. To turn the lights off, There are courtesy lights located above the front seats. push the switch a second time. These lights also turn on The courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the lens. when a door is opened, or when the UNLOCK button on To turn the lights off, push the lens a second time.
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the Ambient Light Control — If Equipped instrument panel dimmer control upward will increase Rotate the ambient dimmer control upward or down- the brightness of the instrument panel lights and lighted ward to increase or decrease the brightness of the ambi- cupholders —...
Page 171: Battery Saver Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Dome Light Position Battery Saver Feature Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control completely To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights. automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is The interior lights will remain on when the instrument moved to the LOCK position.
Page 172: Windshield Wiper Operation
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever Windshield Wiper Operation Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper operation.
Page 173: Intermittent Wiper System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 CAUTION! Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the “park” position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off, and the blades cannot return to the “park” position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.
Page 174: Mist
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on If the lever is pulled while the wipers are in the off and operate for several wipe cycles after the lever is position, the wipers will operate for several wipe cycles, released, and then resume the intermittent interval pre- then turn off.
Page 175: Windshield Wiper De-Icer - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the Your vehicle may be equipped with a Windshield Wiper windshield.
Page 176: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind- This feature senses moisture on the windshield and shield.
Page 177: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 • Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ignition is ON, and the automatic transmission is in This feature allows you to tilt the steering column the NEUTRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will upward or downward.
Page 178: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To unlock the steering column, push the control handle HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps move the steering wheel upward or downward as de- warm your hands in cold weather.
Page 179: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 • Push the heated steering wheel button once to turn WARNING! the heating element ON. • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin • Push the heated steering wheel button a second because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, time to turn the heating element OFF.
Page 180: To Activate
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- right side of the steering wheel. tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time.
Page 181: To Set A Desired Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 To Deactivate WARNING! A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with- set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “Under- continue to increase until the button is released, then standing Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 183: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains continue to decrease until the button is released, then speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on the new set speed will be established.
Page 184: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC will ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED apply limited braking or acceleration (not to exceed the original set speed) automatically to maintain a Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving preset following distance, while matching the speed of convenience provided by cruise control while traveling...
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 You can change the mode by using the Cruise Control WARNING! (Continued) buttons. The two control modes function differently. • The ACC system: Always confirm which mode is selected. • Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, and stationary objects (e.g., a stopped vehicle in a WARNING! traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
Page 186: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) You should switch off the ACC system: • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situations (i.e., in highway construction zones). • When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; when driving on roads that are winding, icy, snow- covered, slippery, or have steep uphill or downhill slopes.
Page 187: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 • When you apply the brakes. NOTE: Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive • When the parking brake is set. Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning System. •...
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Cruise Control Ready Adaptive Cruise Control Off 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 on display “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off.”...
Page 189: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do WARNING! (Continued) not, the vehicle may continue to accelerate beyond the set You could lose control and have a collision. Always speed. If this occurs: leave the system off when you are not using it.
Page 190: To Turn Off
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The shift lever/gear selector is removed from the • The Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Drive position. ON/OFF button is pushed. • The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys- • The ignition is turned OFF. tem (ESC/TCS) activates.
Page 191: To Vary The Speed Setting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 The drivers preferred units can be selected through the WARNING! instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “ Under- standing Your Instrument Panel” for more information. The Resume function should only be used if traffic The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen and road conditions permit.
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Metric Speed (km/h) The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “ Under- • Pushing the SET + button once will result in a 1 km/h standing Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 193: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 • The ACC system decelerates the vehicle to a full stop Metric Speed (km/h) when following a target vehicle. If an ACC host vehicle • Pushing the SET - button once will result in a 1 km/h follows a target vehicle to a standstill, after two decrease in set speed.
Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead. This distance setting displays in the EVIC/DID. Distance Setting 3 Bars (Long) Distance Setting 4 Bars (Longest)
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Distance Setting 2 Bars (Medium) Distance Setting 1 Bar (Short) To increase the distance setting, push the Distance Setting — Increase button and release. Each time the button is pushed, the distance setting increases by one bar (longer).
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on To decrease the distance setting, push the Distance Set- ting — Decrease button and release. Each time the button ACC Activation). is pushed, the distance setting decreases by one bar The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited;...
Page 197: Overtake Aid
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 Overtake Aid When driving with ACC engaged and following a Target vehicle, the system will provide an additional accelera- tion to assist in passing vehicles in front. This additional acceleration is triggered when the driver utilizes the left or right turn signal.
Page 198: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the target vehicle does not start moving within two WARNING! seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill, the driver will either have to push the RES (resume) button, or When the ACC system is resumed, the driver must apply the accelerator pedal to reengage the ACC to the ensure that there are no pedestrians, vehicles or existing Set Speed.
Page 199: Display Warnings And Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Push the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ON/ The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC OFF button (located on the steering wheel) until one of activity occurs, which may include any of the following: the following displays in the EVIC/DID: •...
Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE This most often occurs at times of poor visibility, such as If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should in snow or heavy rain. The ACC system may also become examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of temporarily blinded due to obstructions, such as mud, an obstruction.
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 • Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor, • Installing a snow plow, front-end protector, an after- including transparent material or aftermarket grilles. market grille or modifying the grille is not recom- Doing so could cause an ACC system failure or mended.
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front NOTE: If the “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Windshield” message can sometimes be displayed while Front Windshield” message occurs frequently (e.g. more driving in adverse weather conditions. The ACC/FCW than once on every trip) without any snow, rain, mud, or system will recover after the vehicle has left these areas.
Page 203: Precautions While Driving With Acc
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Precautions While Driving With ACC In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection issues. In these cases, ACC may brake late or unexpect- edly. The driver needs to stay alert and may need to intervene.
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the vehicle is out of the curve the system will resume Using ACC On Hills your original Set Speed. This is a part of normal ACC When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in system functionality.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Lane Changing ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it’s too late for the ACC system to take action.
Page 206: General Information
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Narrow Vehicle Example Stationary Object And Stationary Vehicle Example 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.
Page 207: Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Mode
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: To change between the different control modes, push the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ON/OFF button 1. The device may not cause harmful interference. which turns the ACC and the NORMAL (Fixed Speed) 2.
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set A Desired Speed The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “Under- standing Your Instrument Panel” for more information. Turn the Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of Speed Control ON.
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase in 10 km/h increments until the continue to decrease in 5 mph decrements until the button is released.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Cancel To Resume Speed The following conditions will cancel the Normal (Fixed To resume a previously set speed, push the RES button Speed) Electronic Speed Control without clearing the and release. Resume can be used at any speed above memory: 20 mph (32 km/h).
Page 211: Forward Collision Warning (Fcw) With Mitigation - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH If the driver does not take action based upon these MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED progressive warnings, then the system will provide a limited level of active braking to help slow the vehicle Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation and mitigate the potential forward collision.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • The minimum speed for FCW activation is 1 mph (2 km/h). • The FCW alerts may be triggered on objects other than vehicles such as guard rails or sign posts based on the course prediction.
Page 213: Turning Fcw On Or Off
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 WARNING! Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own, nor can FCW detect every type of potential collision. The driver has the responsibility to avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle via braking and steering.
Page 214: Changing Fcw And Active Braking Status
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system Changing FCW And Active Braking Status from warning you of a possible collision with the The FCW Sensitivity And Active Braking Settings are vehicle in front of you.
Page 215: Fcw Limited Warning
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 NOTE: limited the system performance is no longer present, the system will return to its full performance state. If the • The system will retain the last setting selected by the problem persists, see your authorized dealer. driver after ignition shut down.
Page 216: Turning Lanesense On Or Off
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LaneSense system uses a forward looking camera to visual warning through the EVIC/DID to prompt the detect lane markings and measure vehicle position driver to remain within the lane. When only a single lane within the lane boundaries.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 LaneSense Warning Button Lane Sense On Message To turn the LaneSense system ON, push the LaneSense To turn the LaneSense system OFF, push the LaneSense button to turn the system ON (LED turns off). A “Lane button once to turn the system OFF (LED turns on).
Page 218: Lanesense Warning Message
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been NOTE: The LaneSense system operates with the similar approached and is in a lane departure situation, the behavior for a right lane departure when only the right left thick lane line flashes from white to gray, the left lane marking has been detected.
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For example: If approaching the left side of the lane the steering wheel will turn to the right. Lanes Sensed (White Lines/Green Indicator) • When the LaneSense system senses a lane drift situa- tion, the left thick lane line and the left thin line turn Lane Sensed (Solid White Thick Line, Solid White Thin solid white.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 • 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 yellow to flashing yellow.
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 7.0 DID Screen — If Equipped Left Lane Departure — Only Left Lane Detected • When the LaneSense system is ON, the LaneSense When the LaneSense system is ON; the lane lines are gray when both of the lane boundaries have not been detected indicator is solid white when only the left lane mark- and the LaneSense indicator is solid white.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 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 224 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For example: If approaching the left side of the lane the steering wheel will turn to the right. Lanes Sensed (White Lines/Green Indicator) • When the LaneSense system senses a lane drift situa- tion, the left thick lane line and left thin line turn solid Lane Sensed (Solid Yellow Thick Line, Solid Yellow yellow.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been 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. The LaneSense indicator changes from solid yellow to flashing yellow.
Page 226: Changing Lanesense Status
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Changing LaneSense Status PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED The LaneSense system has settings to adjust the intensity of the torque warning and the warning zone sensitivity The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist system provides visual (early/late) that you can configure through the and audible indications of the distance between the rear Uconnect®...
Page 227: Parksense® Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID) indicating ParkSense® Warning Display the vehicle speed is too fast. The system will become The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be displayed if active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to speeds Sound and Display is selected from the Customer - less than approximately 6 mph (9 km/h).
Page 228: Parksense® Display
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the EVIC/DID will display the park assist ready system status. The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a single arc in one or more regions based on the obstacle’s distance and location relative to the vehicle.
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 Slow Tone/Solid Arc Slow Tone/Solid Arc...
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 WARNING ALERTS Rear Greater than 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than Distance 79 in (200-150 cm) (150-120 (120-100 (100-65 (65-30 cm) 12 in (in/cm) (200 cm) (30 cm) Arcs —...
Page 232: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 233: Service The Parksense® Rear Park Assist System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 “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 234: Cleaning The Parksense® System
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • 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 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 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 236: Parksense® Front And Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE up or moving forward, e.g. during a parking maneuver. If WARNING! (Continued) your vehicle is equipped with an Automatic Transmission, • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly recom- the vehicle brakes may be automatically applied and mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem- released when performing a reverse parking maneuver if bly is disconnected from the vehicle when the...
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 • 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 238: Parksense® Sensors
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 239: Parksense® Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 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 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Single 1/2 Second Tone/Solid Arc Slow Tone/Solid Arc...
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 Slow Tone/Solid Arc Fast Tone/Flashing Arc...
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 WARNING ALERTS Rear Greater than 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than Distance 79 in (200-150 cm) (150-120 (120-100 (100-65 (65-30 cm) 12 in (in/cm) (200 cm) (30 cm) Arcs —...
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: ParkSense® will reduce the volume of the radio, If an obstacle is detected in the center front region, the if on, when the system is sounding an audio tone. display will show a single arc in the center front region. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display Front Park Assist will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle.
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 No Tone/Solid Arc No Tone/Flashing Arc...
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 247 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 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 248: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 249: Service The Parksense® Park Assist System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 “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 250: Cleaning The Parksense® System
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 251 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 • 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 252 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 253: Parksense® Active Park Assist System - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 PARKSENSE® ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — NOTE: IF EQUIPPED • The driver is always responsible for controlling the The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system is intended to vehicle, responsible for any surrounding objects, and assist the driver during parallel and perpendicular park- must intervene as required.
Page 254: Enabling And Disabling The Parksense® Active Park Assist System
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • New vehicles from the dealership must have at least 30 miles accumulated before the ParkSense® Active Park Assist system is fully calibrated and performs accu- rately. This is due to the system’s dynamic vehicle calibration to improve the performance of the feature.
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 • 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 256: Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Vehicle speed is less than 15 mph (25 km/h). Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/ Display NOTE: If the vehicle is driven above approximately When the ParkSense® Active Park Assist system is enabled 15 mph (25 km/h), the EVIC/DID will instruct the driver the “Active ParkSense Searching - Push OK to Switch to to slow down.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 • 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 258 256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 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 260 258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • 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 261 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 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 262 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 263 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 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 and movement, the system will instruct the driver to check stop the vehicle.
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver will be instructed to place the shift lever into the RE- VERSE position. Check Surroundings — Wait For Steering To Complete The system will then instruct the driver to check their surroundings and move backward.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 Check Surroundings — Move Backward Active ParkSense Complete — Check Parking Position Your vehicle is now in the parallel park position. When the maneuver is complete, the driver will be instructed to check the vehicle’s parking position. If the driver is satisfied with the vehicle position, they should shift to PARK.
Page 266: Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 267 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 • 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 268 266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 269 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 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 270 268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • 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 271 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 When the vehicle has reached the end of its backward NOTE: It is the drivers responsibility to use the brake and movement, the system will instruct the driver to check stop the vehicle. The driver should check their surround- their surroundings and stop the vehicle’s movement.
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 273 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 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 274 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver will be instructed to place the shift lever into the RE- VERSE position. Check Surroundings — Wait For Steering To Complete The system will then instruct the driver to check their surroundings and move backward.
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 Check Surroundings — Move Backward Active ParkSense Complete — Check Parking Position Your vehicle is now in the perpendicular park position. CAUTION! When the maneuver is complete, the driver will be in- • The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system is only a structed to check the vehicle’s parking position.
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! might be temporarily detected or not detected at all. • Drivers must be careful when performing parallel Obstacles located above or below the sensors will or perpendicular parking maneuvers even when not be detected when they are in close proximity.
Page 277: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF WARNING! (Continued) EQUIPPED • Before using the ParkSense® Active Park Assist Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear system, it is strongly recommended that the ball Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever...
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera has pro- When enabled, active guide lines are overlaid on the grammable modes of operation that may be selected image to illustrate the width of the vehicle and its through the Uconnect®...
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 The following table shows the approximate distances for each zone: Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm) Yellow 1 ft - 6.5 ft (30 cm - 2 m) Green 6.5 ft or greater (2 m or greater) WARNING!
Page 280: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens. GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink®...
Page 281: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Ensure your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in view. 3. Push and hold the HomeLink® button you want to program while you push and hold the hand-held transmitter button.
Page 283: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 Firmly push and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices (Rolling Code) there may be a light that blinks when the garage door To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, opener/device is in the LEARN/TRAIN mode.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- 1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. ming is complete and the garage door/device should 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 activate when the HomeLink®...
Page 285: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 3. Without releasing the button proceed with “Program- 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 ming A Non-Rolling Code” step 2 and follow all cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to remaining steps.
Page 286: Using Homelink
284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: 2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink® button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- not release the button. ming is complete and the garage door/device should activate when the HomeLink®...
Page 287: Troubleshooting Tips
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 To do this, push and hold the two outside buttons for 20 If you have any problems, or require assistance, please seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at channels will be erased.
Page 288: General Information
286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener without FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex- these safety features. Call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 pressly approved by the party responsible for compli- or, on the Internet at HomeLink.com for safety ance could void the user’s authority to operate the...
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 Power Sunroof Switches Power Shade Switches The power shade switches are located to the right be- WARNING! tween the sun visors on the overhead console. • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Page 290: Opening Sunroof - Express
288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! (Continued) A comfort stop position and full open position are the accessible to children. Do not leave the ignition of programmed automatic stops for the sunroof open posi- a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 291: Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express A comfort stop position is a programmed automatic stop Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop for the sunroof open position.
Page 292: Opening Power Shade - Express
290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the sunshade is in the closed position when the the full-open position. Any release of the switch will stop vent switch is pushed, the sunshade will automatically the movement and the shade will remain in a partially cycle to the halfway open position prior to the sunroof opened condition until the switch is pushed and held opening to the Vent position.
Page 293: Closing Power Shade - Manual Mode
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode Wind Buffeting To close the shade, push and hold the switch in the Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of forward position. Any release of the switch will stop the pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the movement and the shade will remain in a partially closed ears.
Page 294: Ignition Off Operation
292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ignition OFF Operation the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position, while the outlets labeled with a “battery” are connected directly The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to to the battery and powered at all times.
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 The front power outlet is located inside the storage area A third fused 12 Volt power outlet is located on the left on the center stack of the instrument panel. quarter trim panel in the cargo area. This power outlet has power available when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position.
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The rear cargo power outlet can be changed to “battery” powered all the time by switching the power outlet Power Distribution Center panel fuse from fuse location F91 to F81. Electrical Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 —...
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
Page 298: Power Inverter - If Equipped
296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electron- ics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
Page 299: Wireless Charging Pad - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 297 The power inverter is designed with built-in overload WIRELESS CHARGING PAD — IF EQUIPPED protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the inverter should automatically reset.
Page 300: Wireless Charging Pad Operation
298 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE your Qi enabled mobile phone. Qi is a standard that uses Wireless Charging Pad Operation magnetic induction to transfer power to your mobile To use the wireless charging pad, the coil in your mobile device.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 299 4. Adjust the wireless charging pad mobile phone cradle to hold the mobile phone in position. The cradle moves by pushing down on the finger tabs and adjusting the cradle in or out. Mobile Phone Alignment NOTE: The mobile phone must be aligned around the Qi logo for the LED to transition from red to flashing green.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The initial adjustment will only need to be done CAUTION! once as long as only one mobile phone is used. If a different mobile phone is used, the cradle will need to be Do not place your vehicle Key Fob on the wireless readjusted.
Page 303: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 301 CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers, located in the center console. Rear Cupholders STORAGE Glove Compartment Front Cupholders The glove compartment is located on the passengers side There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers, of the instrument panel.
Page 304: Console Storage Compartment
302 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE There is also an additional storage bin located above the Console Storage Compartment instrument panel in the center of the dash. 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 305 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 303 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 306: Flip 'N Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage - If Equipped
304 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 307: Cargo Area Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 305 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 308: Cargo Tie-Down Hooks And Loops
306 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Tie-Down Hooks And Loops WARNING! The tie-downs located on the cargo area floor should be The weight and position of cargo and passengers can used to secure loads safely when the vehicle is moving. change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle Cargo tie-down loops are located on the trim panels.
Page 309: Rear Storage Bins
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 307 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback. This could impair visibility or be- come a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or accident. Rear Storage Bins The rear storage bins are located in the rear of the vehicle on the sides of the load floor.
Page 310: Rear Window Features
308 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to Rear Window Wiper/Washer the first detent for intermittent operation and to the second detent for continuous rear wiper operation. The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the wind- shield wiper/washer lever on the right side of the To use the washer, push the lever forward and steering column.
Page 311: Rear Window Defroster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 309 If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned NOTE: OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” • The Windshield Wiper De-Icer (if equipped) shall be position. activated automatically when the Rear Defrost is Rear Window Defroster turned on and when the ambient temperature is below 33 degrees F (0.6°...
Page 312: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
310 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The load carried on the roof, when equipped with a Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to luggage rack, must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and it the heating elements: should be uniformly distributed over the cargo area.
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 311 CAUTION! WARNING! • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do Cargo must be securely tied down before driving not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity. your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as pos- vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sible and secure the load appropriately.
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ EVIC Selectable Menu Items ... . .337 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..316 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE ..317 DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) .
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen....362 CLIMATE CONTROLS ....404 ▫...
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 ▫ Basic Voice Commands....431 ▫ Uconnect® Access* (8.4A/8.4AN) ..440 ▫...
Page 318: Instrument Panel Features
316 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 319: Instrument Cluster - Base
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE...
Page 320: Instrument Cluster - Premium
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 321: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 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 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- WARNING! ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on dangerous.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 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 324 322 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 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 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 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL or front passenger seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has Belt Indicator Light will flash or remain on continuously. tires of a different size than the size indicated on the Refer to “Occupant Restraints”...
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 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 328 326 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 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, WARNING! poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or stays on through several of your typical driving cycles.
Page 330: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER WARNING! (EVIC) A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the operating conditions.
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 The EVIC Menu items consist of the following: • Speedometer • Vehicle Info • Driver Assist • Fuel Economy • Trip • Audio • Messages • Screen Setup EVIC Control Buttons • UP Arrow Button The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering Push and release the UP arrow button to scroll...
Page 332: Evic Display
330 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 333: Oil Change Reset
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 1. Electronic Park Brake Failure — If Equipped 13. Reconfigurable Red Telltale Display 2. Brake Warning Light 14. 4WD LOW Indicator Light — If Equipped 3. Engine Temperature Warning Light 15. SERV 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped 4.
Page 334: Evic Yellow Telltales
332 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 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • 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 336 334 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 337: Evic Red Telltales
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • 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 338 336 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 339: Evic Selectable Menu Items
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 • 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 340 338 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 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 • Transmission Temp Push the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ON/ OFF button (located on the steering wheel) until one of Displays the actual transmission temperature. the following displays in the EVIC: • Oil Temp Adaptive Cruise Control Off Displays the actual oil temperature.
Page 342 340 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 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 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 344 342 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 345: Driver Information Display (Did)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 • 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 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The DID Menu items consist of the following: The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering • Speedometer wheel: • Vehicle Info • Driver Assist • Fuel Economy •...
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 • UP Arrow Button • BACK/LEFT Arrow Button Push and release the UP arrow button to scroll Push and release the LEFT arrow button to upward through main menu access the information screens or submenu submenus.
Page 348: Did Display
346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DID Display 1. LaneSense — If Equipped The DID displays are located in the center portion of the 2. DID Selectable Display Area cluster and consists of eight sections: 3. Electronic Park Brake Failure 4. Brake Warning Light 5.
Page 349: Oil Change Reset
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 13. Odometer Display/Fuel Gauge/Temperature release the OK button. To reset the oil change indicator Gauge/Submenu Area system (after performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the following procedure. 14. Red Reconfigurable Telltale Display 1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE Oil Change Reset START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the Oil Change Due...
Page 350: Did Red Telltales
348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Temperature Warning Light DID 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 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 • 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 turn on to indicate that one or checked by an authorized dealer.
Page 352: Did Yellow Telltales
350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 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 turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible.
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 • 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 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 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 355: Did Selectable Menu Items
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 • 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 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 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 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 • System Off Adaptive Cruise Control Ready • ACC Proximity Warning When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise • ACC Unavailable Warning Control Ready.” •...
Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fuel Economy Stop/Start – If Equipped Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Fuel Economy Menu item is highlighted in the DID. the Stop/Start icon is highlighted in the DID.
Page 359: Diesel Messages
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 Screen Setup WARNING! Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over the Screen Setup Menu displays in the DID. Push and materials that can burn.
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Exhaust System — Regeneration Completed — This exhaust after-treatment system may never reach the conditions required to cleanse the filter to remove the message indicates that the Diesel Particulate Filter trapped PM. If this occurs, the “Exhaust Filter XX% (DPF) self-cleaning is completed.
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 the after-treatment system. If this condition is not Diesel Telltales corrected and a dealer service is not performed, exten- This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- sive exhaust after-treatment damage can occur. To tales. These telltales include: correct this condition it will be necessary to have your Water In Fuel Indicator Light vehicle serviced by your local authorized dealer.
Page 362: Uconnect® Settings
360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL initiate start until telltale is out. Refer to “Starting Proce- dures” in “Starting and Operating” for further information. NOTE: The “Wait To Start” telltale may not illuminate if the intake manifold temperature is warm enough. AdBlue®...
Page 363: Buttons On The Faceplate
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 Buttons On The Faceplate Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect® system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, there is a Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right side of the Climate Controls in the center of the instru- ment panel.
Page 364: Customer Programmable Features/Personal Settings - Uconnect® 5.0 Settings
362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons On The Touchscreen mode, press and release the preferred setting and make your selection. Once the setting is complete, either press Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the the Back Arrow/Done button on the touchscreen or the Uconnect®...
Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 • 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 overall screen the radio to activate the Display Brightness Day control brightness with the headlights off.
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL on the touchscreen. Press the back arrow button on the designated turn within a programmed route. To make touchscreen to return to the previous menu. your selection, press the “Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark •...
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 Voice Clock & Date After pressing the “Voice” button on the touchscreen the After pressing the “Clock & Date” button on the touch- following settings will be available: screen the following settings will be available: •...
Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Active Braking — Safety & Driving Assistance If Equipped After pressing the “Safety & Driving Assistance” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: The FCW system includes Advanced Brake Assist (ABA). When this feature is selected, it will apply the brakes to •...
Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 • ParkSense® — If Equipped lane departures. The LDW sensitivity can be set to provide either an “early,” “medium,” or “late” warning The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind zone start point. the vehicle when the transmission shift lever is in RE- For further information, refer to “LaneSense Warning VERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph...
Page 370 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped The chime volume settings include “LOW,” “MEDIUM,” and “HIGH.” The factory default volume setting is When this feature is selected, the exterior sideview MEDIUM. mirrors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the •...
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as an audible center line overlay indicates the center of the vehicle to alert when the turn signal is on. When Off is selected, the assist with parking or aligning to a hitch/receiver. Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is deactivated.
Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL “On” or “Off.” Press the back arrow button on the engine is shut off. To change the Headlights Off Delay touchscreen to return to the previous menu. setting, press the “Headlight Off Delay” button on the touchscreen, and choose either 0 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec or 90 •...
Page 373 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To make press the “Daytime Running Lights” button on the touch- your selection, press the “Lights w/Wipers” button on the screen and make your selection. Press the back arrow touchscreen and make your selection.
Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL (24 km/h). To make your selection, press the “Auto Door w/Lock” button on the touchscreen and select from “On” Locks” button on the touchscreen and select from “On” or “Off.” Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen or “Off.”...
Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 • Remote Door Unlock arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things To When “Remote Door Unlock” is selected, you may Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further informa- choose from “Driver”...
Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Power Lift Gate Alert — If Equipped button on the touchscreen, then select either “Off,” “Re- mote Start” or “All Starts.” Press the back arrow button on This feature plays an alert when the power lift gate is the touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
Page 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to Compass Settings — If Equipped 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening After pressing the “Compass Settings” button on the either front door will cancel this feature. To change the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Engine Off Power Delay status press the “0 seconds,”...
Page 378 376 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 379 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 • 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 380 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone/Bluetooth® SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth®” button on the After pressing the “SiriusXM Setup” button on the touch- touchscreen the following settings will be available: screen, the following settings will be available: •...
Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 Press the “Subscription Info” button on the touchscreen select “Yes” to restore, or “Cancel” to exit. Once the to access the Subscription Information screen. settings are restored, a pop up appears stating settings reset to default. Press the back arrow button on the Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver.
Page 382: Customer Programmable Features/Personal Settings - Uconnect® 8.4 Personal Settings
380 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 383 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 • 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 384 382 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 sound languages (English / Français / Español) for all display heard when button on the touchscreen is pressed.
Page 385 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 • Navigation Turn-By-Turn Displayed In Cluster — If setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the Equipped back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu. When this feature is selected, To make your selection, •...
Page 386 384 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 387 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 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 388 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL For further information, refer to “Forward Collision For further information, refer to “Lane Departure Warning Warning (FCW) With Mitigation” in “Understanding The (LDW)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”. Features Of Your Vehicle”. • ParkSense® — If Equipped •...
Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 • Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped The chime volume settings include “LOW,” “MEDIUM,” and “HIGH.” The factory default volume setting is When this feature is selected, the exterior sideview MEDIUM. mirrors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the •...
Page 390 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL activated, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a up path based on the steering wheel position. A dashed visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as an audible center line overlay indicates the center of the vehicle to alert when the turn signal is on.
Page 391 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 • Headlight Off Delay “Rain Sensing” button on the touchscreen, until a check- mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has When this feature is selected, it allows adjustment of the been selected. Press the back arrow button on the touch- amount of time the headlights remain on after the engine screen to return to the previous menu.
Page 392 390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped to return to the previous menu, or push the back button on the faceplate. Refer to “Automatic High Beam Head- When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is lamp Control —...
Page 393 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 • Auto Unlock On Exit with Lock” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when selected. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is in the PARK or to return to the previous menu, or push the back button NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened.
Page 394 392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks next to setting, indicating that the setting has been selected. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen When Driver Door is selected with 1st Press Of Key Fob to return to the previous menu.
Page 395 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 door is opened, the interior door lock/unlock switch can be exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press the used to unlock all doors (or use RKE transmitter). “Personal Settings Linked to Key Fob” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, •...
Page 396 394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL setting has been selected. Press the back arrow button on Engine Off Options the touchscreen to return to the previous menu, or push After pressing the Engine Off Options button on the the back button on the faceplate. touchscreen the following settings will be available.
Page 397 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 • Balance/Fade either front door will cancel this feature. To change the Engine Off Power Delay status press the “+” or “-” This feature allows you to adjust the Balance and Fade button to choose from “0 seconds,” “45 seconds,” “5 settings.
Page 398 396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Speed Adjusted Volume button on the touchscreen, choose a level from –3 to +3. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return This feature increases or decreases volume relative to to the previous menu. vehicle speed.
Page 399 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 • Paired Audio Sources • Subscription Information This feature shows which audio devices are paired to the New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free Phone/Bluetooth® system. For further information, refer limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio to the Uconnect®...
Page 400 398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Restore Settings Clear Personal Data After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on the After pressing the “Clear Personal Data Settings” button touchscreen the following settings will be available: on the touchscreen the following settings will be avail- able: •...
Page 401: Uconnect® Radios - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 System Information iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED After pressing the “System Information” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: • System Information When System Information is selected, a System Informa- tion screen will appear displaying the system software version.
Page 402: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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® devices. Some iPod® software versions may not fully support the iPod®...
Page 403: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 Pushing the center button will make the radio switch CD Player between the various modes available (AM/FM/SXM/ Pushing the top of the switch once will go to the next CD/AUX, etc.). track on the CD. Pushing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a beginning of the previous track if it is within eight...
Page 404: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc, it may be damaged (e.g., scratched, reflective coat- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following ing removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) precautions: oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 405: Regulatory And Safety Information
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 Regulatory And Safety Information situations or environments, such as aboard airplanes. If you are unsure of restrictions, you are encouraged to ask USA/CANADA for authorization before turning on the wireless radio. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and The radiated output power of the internal wireless radio with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Page 406: Climate Controls
404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician NOTE: for help. • This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to CLIMATE CONTROLS Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 407: Manual Climate Controls With
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 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 408 406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 409 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 Bi-Level Mode Mix Mode Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. Air is directed through the floor, defrost and side window demist outlets. This setting works best in NOTE: There is a difference in temperature (in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the any conditions other than full cold or full hot), between windshield.
Page 410 408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • In cold or damp weather, the use of the Recirculation Recirculation Control mode will cause windows to fog on the inside because Push this button to choose between outside air intake or of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. For maximum recirculation of the air inside the vehicle.
Page 411 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 • Activation By Remote Start Operation Rotate the temperature control knob to the desired tem- perature. Also, make sure to select only Panel, Bi-Level or When the Remote Start is activated and the outside Floor modes. ambient temperature is less than 33°...
Page 412: Touchscreen - If Equipped
410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 413 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 411 Button Descriptions (Applies To Both The Buttons On Your Faceplate And The Buttons On Your Touchscreen) 1. MAX A/C Button Push and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
Page 414 412 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Front Defrost Button CAUTION! Push and release to change the current airflow setting to Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this fea- the heating elements: ture is ON.
Page 415 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 413 automatic mode to switch to manual operation. The 7. Modes speeds can be selected using either the blower control The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air knob on the faceplate or buttons on the touchscreen as comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, follows: and demist outlets.
Page 416 414 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con- 8. Climate Control OFF Button ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and Push and release this button to turn the Climate Control warmer air from the floor outlets. ON/OFF.
Page 417: Dual Zone Automatic Climate Controls With
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 415 11. Temperature Control (Uconnect® 5.0) Press the temperature button on the touchscreen to regu- late the temperature of the air inside the passenger com- partment. Moving the temperature bar into the red area, indicates warmer temperatures. Moving the temperature bar into the blue area indicates cooler temperatures.
Page 418 416 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® 5.0 Automatic Temperature Controls — Uconnect® 8.4 Automatic Temperature Controls — Buttons On Your Touchscreen Buttons On Your Touchscreen...
Page 419 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 417 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 420 418 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. Rear Defrost Button CAUTION! Press and release this button to turn on the rear window Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). the heating elements: An indicator will illuminate when the rear window •...
Page 421 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 419 7. Passenger Temperature Control Up Button (Uconnect® slide the button on the touchscreen temperature bar 8.4 Only) towards the blue arrow button on the touchscreen for cooler temperature settings. Provides the passenger with independent temperature control.
Page 422 420 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 423 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 421 • Floor Mode button on the touchscreen temperature bar towards the blue arrow button on the touchscreen for cooler tempera- Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount ture settings. of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
Page 424: Climate Control Functions
422 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15. Temperature Control (Uconnect® 5.0 Only) NOTE: • If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass, Press the temperature button on the touchscreen to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger select Defrost mode and adjust blower speed if compartment.
Page 425 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 423 In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position can be NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may adjusted to desired user settings. Pushing other settings lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch to the feature may be unavailable (button on the touchscreen selected setting and cause MAX A/C to exit.
Page 426: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
424 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 427 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 425 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is To provide you with maximum comfort in the Automatic not necessary to change the temperature. You will mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will remain experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing on low until the engine warms up.
Page 428: Operating Tips
426 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Each of these features operates independently from Winter Operation each other. If any feature is controlled manually, tempera- Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter months ture control will continue to operate automatically. is not recommended because it may cause window fogging.
Page 429 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 427 Window Fogging eliminate window fogging on the front windshield. When this occurs, recirculation will be unavailable. Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The Outside Air Intake Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield and provide sufficient heating.
Page 430 428 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
Page 431: Uconnect® Voice Recognition Quick Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 429 Uconnect® VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS Introducing Uconnect® Key Features: • 5” touchscreen Start using Uconnect® Voice Recognition with these helpful quick tips. It provides the key Voice Commands • Three buttons on either side of the display and tips you need to know to control your Uconnect®...
Page 432: Get Started
430 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you see the icon on your touchscreen, you have 3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while the Uconnect® 8.4AN system. If not, you have a facing straight ahead. The microphone is positioned Uconnect®...
Page 433: Basic Voice Commands
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 431 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 434 432 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® 5.0 Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN...
Page 435: Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 433 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 436: Media
434 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the VR button . After the beep, say one of the following commands and follow the prompts to switch your media source or choose an artist. • Change source to Bluetooth® • Change source to iPod® •...
Page 437 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 435 Uconnect® 5.0 Media Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN Media...
Page 438: Phone
436 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone TIP: When providing a Voice Command, push the Phone button and say “Call,” then pronounce the name Making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy exactly as it appears in your phone book. When a with Uconnect®.
Page 439: Voice Text Reply
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 437 Voice Text Reply Uconnect® will announce incoming text messages. Push the Phone button and say Listen. (Must have com- patible mobile phone paired to Uconnect® system.) 1. Once an incoming text message is read to you, push the Phone button .
Page 440: Climate (8.4A/8.4An)
438 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Climate (8.4A/8.4AN) PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures hands- Yes. Stuck in Traffic. See you later. free and keep everyone comfortable while you keep Start without I’ll be Late. moving ahead.
Page 441: Navigation (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 439 1. To enter a destination, push the VR button . After the beep, say: • For the 8.4A Uconnect® System, say: “Enter state.” • For the 8.4AN Uconnect® System, say: “Navigate to 800 Chrysler Drive Auburn Hills, Michigan.” 2.
Page 442: Uconnect® Access* (8.4A/8.4An)
440 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® Access* (8.4A/8.4AN) An included trial and/or subscription is required to take advantage of the Uconnect® Access services in the next section of this guide. To register with Uconnect® Access, press the Apps button on the 8.4-inch touchscreen to get started.
Page 443: Register (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 441 9-1-1 Call Register (8.4A/8.4AN) Theft Alarm Notification 1. Press the Apps button on the bottom of the 8.4-inch touchscreen. Remote Door Lock/Unlock 2. If a pop-up message appears, press Register or go to Stolen Vehicle Assistance the Favorite Apps menu and press Uconnect®...
Page 444: Mobile App (8.4A/8.4An)
442 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® Registration 8.4A/8.4AN Mobile App Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN) Download the Uconnect® Access App to a compatible Apple® or Android® mobile devices. All you need to do is: Securely link your mobile device to your vehicle with the Uconnect®...
Page 445: Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 443 2. On the Dashboard page, enter your mobile phone what you’d like to do. For instance, if you’re happy number to receive a link to download the App on your with your message, after the beep, say: “Send.” mobile device.
Page 446 444 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Press the “All Apps” button on the touchscreen. 3. Press the “Yelp” button on the touchscreen. 4. Once the YELP® home screen appears on the touch- screen, push the VR button , then say: “YELP search.”...
Page 447: Siriusxm Travel Link™ (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 445 SiriusXM Travel Link™ (8.4A/8.4AN) Need to find a gas station, view local movie listings, check a sports score or the 5 - day weather forecast? SiriusXM Travel Link™ is a suite of services that brings a wealth of information right to your Uconnect®...
Page 448: Additional Information
446 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Additional Information Uconnect® System Support: • U.S. © 2015 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and residents call 1-877-855-8400 visit Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner DriveUconnect.com Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC. Android is a •...
Page 449 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not STARTING PROCEDURES — GASOLINE ENGINES ......452 Autostop .
Page 450 448 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .463 ▫ Description ......482 ▫...
Page 451 STARTING AND OPERATING 449 ▫ Brake Service Mode ....495 ▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....518 ▫...
Page 452 450 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Tire Types ......535 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....558 ▫...
Page 453 STARTING AND OPERATING 451 ▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ....575 Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles ..564 ▫...
Page 454: Starting Procedures - Gasoline
452 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 455: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 453 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 456: If Engine Fails To Start
454 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 457: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 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 458: Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop
456 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 459: To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 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 460: To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System
458 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 461: To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 2. The “STOP/START OFF” message will appear in System Malfunction Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or If there is a malfunction in the STOP/START system, the Driver Information Display (DID). Refer to “Electronic system will not shut down the engine. A “SERVICE Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”...
Page 462 460 STARTING AND OPERATING For ambient temperatures below 0°F (-18°C), the engine NOTE: block heater is recommended. For ambient temperatures • The engine block heater cord is a factory installed below -20°F (-29°C), the engine block heater is required. option. If your vehicle is not equipped, heater cords The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood, are available from your authorized MOPAR®...
Page 463: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! (Continued) the ignition is in the LOCK/OFF (key removal) WARNING! position, the transmission is locked in PARK, se- • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL curing the vehicle against unwanted movement. •...
Page 464: Key Ignition Park Interlock
462 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal while WARNING! (Continued) shifting out of PARK. • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or Key Ignition Park Interlock in a location accessible to children), and do not leave the ignition (in a vehicle equipped with This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- Keyless Enter-N-Go™) in the ACC or ON/RUN...
Page 465: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
STARTING AND OPERATING 463 Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID). In 4WD models, ECO This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift mode is only active in ’4WD Auto’ driving mode. If you Interlock system (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in PARK switch to another driving mode the ECO button will turn unless the brakes are applied.
Page 466 464 STARTING AND OPERATING speeds (refer to Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock Sys- Operation in this section for further information). Mov- tem in this section). Select the DRIVE range for normal ing the shift lever into the ERS (-/+) position (beside the driving.
Page 467: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 465 PARK (P) This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range.
Page 468 466 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If parking brake. Always apply the parking brake your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
Page 469 STARTING AND OPERATING 467 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
Page 470 468 STARTING AND OPERATING • Look at the transmission gear position display and CAUTION! verify that it indicates the PARK position (P). • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF will not move out of PARK.
Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 DRIVE (D) WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operat- “Note” under “Torque Converter Clutch” in this section). ing limits, the transmission controller may modify the Normal operation will resume once the transmission transmission shift schedule, reduce engine torque, temperature has risen to a suitable level.
Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 to operate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- illuminated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your driven to an authorized dealer for service without dam- earliest possible convenience.
Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING Moving the shift lever to the ERS position (beside NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum DRIVE) will activate ERS mode, display the current gear deceleration (engine braking), move the shift lever into in the instrument cluster, and maintain that gear as the the ERS position, then simply press and hold it forward top available gear.
Page 475: Four-Wheel Drive Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 473 NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage until the transmission fluid is warm (usually after 1 to 3 miles [2 to 5 km] of driving). Because the engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmission is not shifting properly when cold, this is normal.
Page 476: 2-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) - If Equipped
474 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! All wheels must have the same size and type tires. Unequal tire sizes must not be used. Unequal tire size may cause failure of the power transfer unit. 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.
Page 477: Shift Positions
STARTING AND OPERATING 475 • 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 478: Shifting Procedures
476 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Refer to “Selec-Terrain® – If Equipped” for fur- WARNING! ther information on the various positions and their intended usages. You or others could be injured or killed if you leave the vehicle unattended with the power transfer unit Shifting Procedures in the NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully Shifting Into 4X4 LOW...
Page 479 STARTING AND OPERATING 477 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 480 478 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: NEUTRAL Shift Procedure • If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, a message WARNING! will flash from the Electronic Vehicle Information Cen- ter (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) with in- You or others could be injured or killed if you leave structions on how to complete the requested shift.
Page 481 STARTING AND OPERATING 479 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 482: Rear Electronic Locker (E-Locker) System - If Equipped
480 STARTING AND OPERATING 10. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure Activating The Rear E-Locker that there is no vehicle movement. To activate the Rear E-Locker System, the following conditions must be met: 11. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL. 1.
Page 483 STARTING AND OPERATING 481 • Shifting into or out of Rear E-Locker is possible with the 2. The ignition switch in the ON position and the engine running. vehicle completely stopped; however, difficulty may occur due to the mating clutch teeth not being properly 3.
Page 484: Selec-Terrain
482 STARTING AND OPERATING SELEC-TERRAIN™ Description Selec-Terrain™ combines the capabilities of the vehicle control systems, along with driver input, to provide the best performance for all terrains. Rotate the Selec-Terrain™ knob to select the desired mode. Selec-Terrain™ Switch Selec-Terrain™ offers the following modes: •...
Page 485 STARTING AND OPERATING 483 • Snow — Tuning set for additional stability in inclem- • Rock — Off-road calibration only available in 4WD ent weather. Use on and off road on loose traction LOW range. Traction based tuning with improved surfaces such as snow.
Page 486: On-Road Driving Tips
484 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Vehicle Information Center conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more than (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) Display low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfacto- rily in off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp Messages turns or abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in appear in the EVIC/DID display.
Page 487: Driving Through Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 485 Driving Through Water entering. Proceed with caution and maintain a steady controlled speed less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in deep water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through to minimize wave effects. water, there are a number of precautions that must be considered before entering the water: Flowing Water If the water is swift flowing and rising (as in storm run-off)
Page 488: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
486 STARTING AND OPERATING Maintenance Hill Climbing After driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle NOTE: Before attempting to climb a hill, determine the fluids and lubricants (engine, transmission, Power Trans- conditions at the crest and/or on the other side. fer Unit and Rear Drive Module) to assure they have not Before climbing a steep hill, shift the transmission to a been contaminated.
Page 489: Traction Downhill
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 Traction Downhill WARNING! Shift the transmission into a low gear and the 4WD If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot System to 4WD LOW range or Select Hill Descent make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never Control if equipped (refer to Electronic Brake Control attempt to turn around.
Page 490: After Driving Off-Road
488 STARTING AND OPERATING • Check for accumulations of plants or brush. These After Driving Off-Road things could be a fire hazard. They might hide damage Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and does most on-road driving.
Page 491: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 489 • If you experience unusual vibration after driving in WARNING! mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for impacted material. Impacted material can cause a Continued operation with reduced assist could pose wheel imbalance and freeing the wheels of it will a safety risk to yourself and others.
Page 492: Electric Parking Brake (Epb)
490 STARTING AND OPERATING extreme steering maneuvers may have occurred, which ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) caused an over temperature condition in the power Your vehicle is equipped with an Electric Parking Brake steering system. You will lose power steering assistance System (EPB) that offers simple operation, and some momentarily until the over temperature condition no additional features that make the parking brake more...
Page 493 STARTING AND OPERATING 491 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 494 492 STARTING AND OPERATING The parking brake will release automatically when the NOTE: When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the ignition switch is ON, the transmission is in Drive or front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and Reverse, the driver seat belt is buckled, and an attempt is away from the curb on an uphill grade.
Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a injury.
Page 496: Auto Park Brake
494 STARTING AND OPERATING will sound. The rear stop lamps will also be illuminated flashing. In this event, urgent service of the electric park automatically while the vehicle remains in motion. brake system is required. Do not rely on the parking brake to hold the vehicle stationary.
Page 497: Safehold
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 • There is no attempt to depress the brake pedal or Safehold accelerator pedal. Safehold is a safety feature of the Electric Park Brake • The clutch pedal is not pressed. System that will engage the park brake automatically if the vehicle is left unsecured while the ignition switch is •...
Page 498 496 STARTING AND OPERATING When servicing your rear brakes, it may be necessary for While in service mode, the Electric Parking Brake fault you or your technician to push the rear piston into the lamp will flash continuously while the ignition switch is rear caliper bore.
Page 499: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 497 BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic • Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and brake systems. If either of the two hydraulic possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting systems loses normal capability, the remaining or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnor- system will still function.
Page 500: Electronic Brake Control System
498 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM braking conditions. The system operates with a separate computer to modulate hydraulic pressure, to prevent Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery brake control system commonly referred to as ESC. This surfaces.
Page 501 STARTING AND OPERATING 499 The ABS pump motor runs during the self-test at 12 mph WARNING! (Continued) (20 km/h) and during an ABS stop. The pump motor • The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including those makes a low humming noise during operation, which is resulting from excessive speed in turns, following normal.
Page 502: Traction Control System (Tcs)
500 STARTING AND OPERATING • Do not “ride” the brakes by resting your foot on the • After going through deep water or a car wash, brakes pedal. This could overheat the brakes and result in may become wet, resulting in decreased performance unpredictable braking action, longer stopping dis- and unpredictable braking action.
Page 503: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 501 or the “Full Off” mode. Refer to “Electronic Stability WARNING! Control (ESC)” in this section for further information. The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the Brake Assist System (BAS) natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing capability during emergency braking maneuvers.
Page 504: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
502 STARTING AND OPERATING applies the appropriate brake and may also reduce WARNING! (Continued) engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will rollovers, especially those that involve leaving the occur. ERM will only intervene during very severe or roadway or striking objects or other vehicles.
Page 505 STARTING AND OPERATING 503 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 506 504 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing With HSA WARNING! (Continued) HSA will provide assistance during acceleration on an • HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the incline while towing a trailer. parking brake fully when leaving your vehicle. Also, be certain to leave the transmission in PARK. WARNING! •...
Page 507: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 505 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 508 506 STARTING AND OPERATING • 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 509 STARTING AND OPERATING 507 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 510 508 STARTING AND OPERATING • 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 511: Selec Speed Control (Ssc) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 509 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 512 510 STARTING AND OPERATING • 2nd = 1.2 mph (2 km/h) Activating SSC • 3rd = 4 mph (3 km/h) Once SSC is enabled it will activate automatically once the following conditions are met: • 4th = 2.5 mph (4 km/h) •...
Page 513 STARTING AND OPERATING 511 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 514: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
512 STARTING AND OPERATING • 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 515 STARTING AND OPERATING 513 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 516 514 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 517 STARTING AND OPERATING 515 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 518 516 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 519: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 517 • The “ESC OFF” message will display and a chime will speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- sound when the shift lever is moved from any position rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem to the PARK position and then moved out of the PARK diagnosed and corrected.
Page 520: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
518 STARTING AND OPERATING • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system appropriate wheel(s) to counteract the sway of the trailer. will be ON even if it was turned off previously. TSC will become active automatically once an excessively swaying trailer is recognized.
Page 521: Ready Alert Braking (Rab)
STARTING AND OPERATING 519 Rain Brake Support (RBS) WARNING! Rain Brake Support may improve braking performance If the TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle in wet conditions. It will periodically apply a small down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the amount of brake pressure to remove any water buildup trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.
Page 522: Tire Safety Information
520 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 523 STARTING AND OPERATING 521 • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into into the sidewall.
Page 524 522 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: R = Construction code – R means radial construction, or – D means diagonal or bias construction 15, 16, 18 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index – A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol –...
Page 525: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 523 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 526 524 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 527: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 525 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle Cold Tire Inflation Pressure 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 528: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
526 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 529 STARTING AND OPERATING 527 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. 3.
Page 530 528 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and To determine the maximum loading conditions of your spare tires. vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or Loading XXX kg”...
Page 531 STARTING AND OPERATING 529 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- NOTE: sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 532 530 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 533: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 531 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 534: Tire Inflation Pressures
532 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Economy WARNING! (Continued) Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle resulting in higher fuel consumption. to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
Page 535 STARTING AND OPERATING 533 At least once a month: (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall. pocket-type pressure gauge.
Page 536: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
534 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 537: Tire Types
STARTING AND OPERATING 535 Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped additional information. Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- on ice.
Page 538 536 STARTING AND OPERATING Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what WARNING! was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph Do not use summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You (120 km/h).
Page 539: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 537 Run Flat Tires — If Equipped Spare Tires — If Equipped Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit”...
Page 540 538 STARTING AND OPERATING rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the tire rotation pattern.
Page 541: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 539 front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare WARNING! tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- spare tire needs to be replaced.
Page 542: Tread Wear Indicators
540 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for further information. WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one.
Page 543: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 541 worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be WARNING! replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for further information. Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to Life Of Tire follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
Page 544 542 STARTING AND OPERATING Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for WARNING! the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall.
Page 545: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 543 • Use on Front Tires Only WARNING! (Continued) • Due to limited clearance, the following traction de- • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having vices are recommended: adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 546 544 STARTING AND OPERATING Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Non-Trailhawk Models with a CAUTION! (Continued) Two-Speed Power Takeoff Unit • Damage to Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Models with- • The use of 7mm snow chains is permitted with 225/ out a Two-Speed Power Takeoff Unit may result if 65R17 and 225/60R18 tires.
Page 547: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 545 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 548 546 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 549: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 547 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 550 548 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 551 STARTING AND OPERATING 549 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 552: Base System
550 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care the tire. and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition.
Page 553 STARTING AND OPERATING 551 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 554 552 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 555: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 553 • 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 556 554 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 557 STARTING AND OPERATING 555 seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault received.
Page 558 556 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 559: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 557 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 560: Fuel Requirements
558 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPM sensors are regulated under one of the follow- required. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as ing licenses: hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experience these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before United States GQ4-61T considering service for the vehicle.
Page 561: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 559 Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- high speeds can cause damage and should be reported to genates such as ethanol.
Page 562: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
560 STARTING AND OPERATING are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with void or not be covered under New Vehicle Limited E-85 perform the following: Warranty. • Drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer). E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles •...
Page 563: Materials Added To Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 561 without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content Fuel System Cautions of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether CAUTION! the gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s and California reformulated gasoline.
Page 564: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
562 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 565: Flexible Fuel (2.4L Engine Only) - If
STARTING AND OPERATING 563 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 566: Fuel Requirements
564 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 567: Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 565 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 568: Maintenance
566 STARTING AND OPERATING Maintenance CAUTION! Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and may affect drivability. ADDING FUEL The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door, on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Page 569 STARTING AND OPERATING 567 • 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 570: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
568 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the system could result from using an improper fuel vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is filler cap.
Page 571: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 569 2. Remove access door located on right interior trim panel for release cable with the tip of your key. Fuel Door Released Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message Fuel Door Release Location If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel 3.
Page 572: Vehicle Loading
570 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 573 STARTING AND OPERATING 571 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 574: Trailer Towing
572 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 575 STARTING AND OPERATING 573 exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle WARNING! (Continued) Certification Label” in “Starting And Operating” for use a standard weight-carrying hitch, you could lose further information. control of your vehicle and cause a collision. Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables, and equipment (permanent or tem-...
Page 576 574 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 577: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 575 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 578 576 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty 10,000 lbs (4 540 kg) Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)”...
Page 579: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 577 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ Maximum GTW Maximum Tongue Model Frontal Area Transmission (Gross Trailer Wt.) Wt. (See Note) 2.4L/Automatic FWD or 4WD 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m)
Page 580: Trailer And Tongue Weight
578 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo (ie. the GVWR), and the GVWR should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
Page 581: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 579 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the WARNING! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must and that it will not shift during travel.
Page 582 580 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on (805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle the tow vehicle.
Page 583 STARTING AND OPERATING 581 • Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres- • An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is sures before trailer usage. required when towing a trailer with electronically actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with •...
Page 584 582 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring WARNING! (Continued) Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for distance.
Page 585 STARTING AND OPERATING 583 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 586: Towing Tips
584 STARTING AND OPERATING • 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 587: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 585 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 588: Recreational Towing - Front-Wheel Drive
586 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 589: Recreational Towing - 4X4 Models With 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit
STARTING AND OPERATING 587 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 590 588 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 591 STARTING AND OPERATING 589 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 592 590 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed.
Page 593 STARTING AND OPERATING 591 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 594 592 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 595 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...595 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..609 ▫ Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage ..609 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 596 594 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ 4x4 Models With 1–Speed Power Transfer Unit — SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ....628 With Key Fob ......631 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .
Page 597: Hazard Warning Flashers
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 595 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 598: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
596 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down WARNING! an impending overheat condition: You or others can be badly burned by hot engine • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 599: Torque Specifications
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 597 Torque Specifications Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/ Lug Nut/ Bolt Size Bolt Socket Size 100 Ft-Lbs (135 N·m) M12 x 1.25 19 mm **Use only your Authorized Dealer recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening.
Page 600: Tire Service Kit - If Equipped
598 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. TIRE SERVICE KIT —...
Page 601: Tire Service Kit Storage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 599 Tire Service Kit Storage The Tire Service Kit is stowed under the load floor behind the rear seat. 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Lift the access cover using the load floor handle. Load Floor Handle...
Page 602: Tire Service Kit Components And Operation
600 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 603: Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 601 Using The Power Button Push and release the Power Button (4) once to turn On the Tire Service Kit. Push and release the Power Button (4) again to turn Off the Tire Service Kit. Using The Deflation Button Push the Deflation Button (2) to reduce the air pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated.
Page 604 602 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 605: Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 603 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 606 604 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 607 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 605 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 608 606 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 609 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 607 (D) Drive Vehicle: 1. Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to the Air Mode position. Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure 2.
Page 610 608 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If the tire becomes over-inflated, push the Defla- NOTE: When having the tire serviced, advise the autho- tion Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recom- rized dealer or service center that the tire has been sealed mended inflation pressure before continuing.
Page 611: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 609 the front of the housing. Push the bottle into the WARNING! (Continued) housing. An audible click will be heard indicating the • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The bottle is locked into place. vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
Page 612 610 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Open the liftgate. top body in white flange and weather seal. This will hold the load floor up while obtaining the jack and 2. Lift the access cover using the load floor handle. spare tire.
Page 613: Preparations For Jacking
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 611 6. Remove the scissors jack and wheel bolt wrench from NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to with two attachment points. When the jack is partially the left to loosen the wheel bolt wrench, and remove expanded, the tension between the two attachment the wrench from the jack assembly.
Page 614: Jacking Instructions
612 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle WARNING! when the vehicle is being jacked. Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the Jacking Instructions vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack WARNING! or changing the wheel.
Page 615 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 613 WARNING! (Continued) • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack. • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If Jack Warning Label you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a CAUTION!
Page 616 614 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel bolt wrench to loosen, but not remove, the wheel bolts on the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the wheel bolts counter- clockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
Page 617 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 615 Rear Jacking Location Rear Jacking Engagement Point...
Page 618 616 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Front Jacking Location Front Jacking Engagement Point 5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire.
Page 619 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 617 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 620 618 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: 10. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare. 11.
Page 621 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 619 Assembled Jack Stowed Tire, Jack And Chock 12. Securely stow the jack, tools, chocks and flat tire. WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle.
Page 622: Road Tire Installation
620 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack WARNING! (Continued) handle counterclockwise. the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire 4. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the repaired or replaced immediately. wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage.
Page 623: Jump-Starting Procedures
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 621 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
Page 624 622 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact.
Page 625: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 623 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- CAUTION! cal accessories. Failure to follow these procedures could result in 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the or the discharged vehicle.
Page 626 624 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables WARNING! in the reverse sequence: Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) Disconnecting The Jumper Cables post of the discharged battery. The resulting electri- 1.
Page 627: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 625 NOTE: Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be CAUTION! achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less. Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets more than two seconds, you must push the brake pedal draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not to engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
Page 628: Recovery Strap - If Equipped
626 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain even failure, of the axle and tires.
Page 629 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 627 Using Recovery Strap WARNING! 1. Review all warnings and instructions first. Recovery straps should only be used in emergencies to 2. Position the recovery vehicle. rescue stranded vehicles. Only use Recovery straps on vehicles that fit within the recommended GVW of your 3.
Page 630: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
628 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE 6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position. If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. moved out of the PARK position, you can use the 8.
Page 631 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 629 4X4 MODELS Towing Wheels FWD MODELS 1–SPEED 2–SPEED Condition OFF the POWER TRANSFER POWER TRANSFER UNIT Ground UNIT Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED See instructions under ALLOWED “Recreational Towing” in “Starting And Operating” • Transmission in PARK •...
Page 632: Front-Wheel Drive (Fwd) Models
630 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other discharged, refer to “Shift Lever Override” in this section equipment designed for this purpose, following equip- for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK ment manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 633: With Key Fob
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 631 If flatbed equipment is not available, this vehicle must Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed, towed with the front wheels OFF the ground (using a or with one end of vehicle raised and the opposite end on towing dolly, or wheel lift equipment with the front a towing dolly.
Page 634: 4X4 Models With 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit - With Key Fob
632 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4x4 Models With 2–Speed Power Transfer Unit — Refer to “Recreational Towing” in “Starting and Operat- With Key Fob ing” for detailed instructions. The manufacturer recommends towing with all four CAUTION! wheels OFF the ground. •...
Page 635 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... .644 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ..635 ▫...
Page 636 634 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Cooling System ..... .665 ▫ Front Turn Signals And Front Side Marker Lamps ..... . .696 ▫...
Page 637: Engine Compartment - 2.4L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 635 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 638: Engine Compartment - 3.2L
636 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 639: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 637 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 640: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
638 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE further information. Tighten the fuel filler cap until a Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II “clicking” sound is heard. This is an indication that the system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently fuel filler cap is properly tightened.
Page 641: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 639 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 642: Dealer Service
640 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE DEALER SERVICE WARNING! Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- You can be badly injured working on or around a nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you operations in an expert manner.
Page 643: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 641 Engine Oil CAUTION! Checking Oil Level • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per- To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must form repairs and service when necessary could be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at result in more costly repairs, damage to other regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
Page 644 642 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil CAUTION! Identification Symbol Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage This symbol means that the oil has your engine. been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
Page 645 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 643 Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.4L Engine your engine. For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compartment” in “Maintaining MOPAR® SAE 0W-20 engine oil or equivalent Pennzoil® Your Vehicle” for further information. or Shell Helix®...
Page 646: Engine Oil Filter
644 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR® engine oil filters are high quality oil Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and filters and are recommended.
Page 647 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 645 WARNING! (Continued) vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably.
Page 648 646 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Push in on the quick connect clip with your thumb 3. Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air cleaner filter. and remove by pulling hose (If Equipped) away from air cleaner filter cover. Open Air Cleaner Filter Assembly Air Cleaner Air Hose —...
Page 649: Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 647 4. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the housing Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation assembly. NOTE: Inspect and clean the housing if dirt or debris is present before replacing the air filter element. 1. Install the air cleaner filter element into the housing assembly with the air cleaner filter inspection surface facing downward.
Page 650 648 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE normal. Any belt with cracks running along a rib must be WARNING! (Continued) replaced. Also have the belt replaced if it has excessive • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- wear, frayed cords or severe glazing. connect the fan motor lead.
Page 651: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 649 • Rib or belt wear Maintenance-Free Battery • Longitudinal belt cracking (cracks between two ribs) Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- • Belt slips tenance required.
Page 652: Air Conditioner Maintenance
650 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable clamps to touch each other. vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables be- •...
Page 653 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 651 WARNING! CAUTION! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are tioning components.
Page 654 652 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling HFO 1234yf Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air Filter) — If Equipped WARNING! HFO 1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydro- fluorocarbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmen- Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is tal Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product operating or personal injury may result.
Page 655 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 653 Console Closeout Panel Hush Panel 3. Pull down the passenger hush panel under the dash 4. Remove the filter door by pushing down the tab on the panel top of the door to release the cover then rotate the door out and lift up.
Page 656 654 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Filter Cover Location A/C Air Filter 5. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight out of 6. Install the A/C air filter with the air filter position the housing. Take note of the air filter position indica- indicators pointing in the same direction as removal.
Page 657: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 655 the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned CAUTION! should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed. The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to Particular attention should also be given to hood latching indicate airflow direction through the filter.
Page 658 656 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Foreign Material Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use • Hardening Or Cracking washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt •...
Page 659 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 657 2. To disengage the wiper blade from the wiper arm, flip 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. Wiper Blade With Release Tab In Locked Position 1 —...
Page 660 658 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 661 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 659 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 662 660 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 663 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 661 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 664 662 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 665: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 663 4. Lower the wiper blade onto the glass and snap the WARNING! wiper arm pivot cap back into place. Commercially available windshield washer solvents Adding Washer Fluid are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care The windshield and rear window washers share the same must be exercised when filling or working around fluid reservoir.
Page 666 664 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised CAUTION! for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- WARNING! leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control •...
Page 667: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 665 • Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- vehicle. portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure •...
Page 668 666 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Coolant Checks If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti- freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE months (before the onset of freezing weather, where CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
Page 669 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 667 Selection Of Coolant CAUTION! (Continued) Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au- “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. thorized dealer as soon as possible. • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine CAUTION! coolant (antifreeze) products.
Page 670 668 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- miles (240,000 km) before replacement. To prevent reduc- ing this extended maintenance period, it is important that ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant you use the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conform- (antifreeze) solution.
Page 671 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 669 HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency, have WARNING! (Continued) a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with OAT build up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding coolant (conforming to MS.90032) as soon as possible. or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the Cooling System Pressure Cap system is hot or under pressure.
Page 672 670 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Coolant Level Points To Remember The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming engine OFF and cold, the level of the engine coolant from the front of the engine compartment.
Page 673: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 671 • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are Brake System required, the cooling system should be pressure tested In order to assure brake system performance, all brake for leaks. system components should be inspected periodically. • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 674 672 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before WARNING! (Continued) removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the can severely damage your brake system and/or fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake impair its performance.
Page 675: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 673 NOTE: No chemical flushes should be used in any WARNING! (Continued) transmission; only the approved lubricant should be the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also used. damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
Page 676 674 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE of special dyes for diagnosing fluid leaks. Avoid using the transmission fluid level checked. Operating the ve- transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals. hicle with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmission damage. CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as...
Page 677: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 675 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage.
Page 678 676 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- Special Care lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and Tar Remover to remove. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
Page 679 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 677 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor or de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well Black Satin Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, packaged and sealed.
Page 680 678 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Interior Care Equipped Instrument Panel Cover Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface, ner: which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not •...
Page 681 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 679 Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular Cleaning Headlights cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery lights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone break- and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Page 682 680 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win- Seat Belt Maintenance dow equipped with electric defrosters or windows Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical equipped with radio antennas. Do not use scrapers or solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Page 683: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 681 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn web- is off and that all the other services are switched off bing, etc.).
Page 684: Power Distribution Center
682 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...
Page 685 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 683 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description – – Not Used 15 Amp Blue – Powertrain Control Module - PCM (Diesel Only) 25 Amp Clear – Engine Control Module (ECM)/Fuel Injection – – Not Used 20 Amp Yellow –...
Page 686 684 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description – 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid 10 Amp Red – A/C Compressor Clutch – – Not Used 5 Amp Tan – Radiator Fan 70 Amp Tan – Body Controller Module (BCM) - Feed 2 50 Amp Red –...
Page 687 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 685 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description – – Not Used – – Not Used – – Not Used – – Not Used – – Not Used – – Not Used – – Not Used – 60 Amp Yellow Glow Plugs (Diesel Only) - If Equipped –...
Page 688 686 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow – Fuel Pump Motor – 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow / 7-Way Connector - If Equipped – 30 Amp Pink Passenger Door Module (PDM) - If Equipped –...
Page 689 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 687 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 690 688 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description – – Not Used 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 691 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 689 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 10 Amp Red – Diagnostic Port 10 Amp Red – Integrated Center Stack (ICS) / HVAC / Aux Switch Bank Module (ASBM) / Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) 20 Amp Yellow –...
Page 692 690 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description – – Not Used 20 Amp Yellow – Power Outlet Rear - If Equipped - Customer Selectable – – Not Used – 40 Amp Green Brake System Module (BSM) - Pump Motor –...
Page 693: Interior Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 691 Interior Fuses The interior fuse panel is located in the passenger com- partment on the left side dash panel under the instru- ment panel. Cavity Blade Fuse Description 15 Amp Blue Low Beam Left 10 Amp Red Interior Lighting 10 Amp Red Intrusion Module/Siren –...
Page 694: Vehicle Storage
692 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Blade Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Door Locks – Driver Unlock 7.5 Amp Brown Fog Lamp Front Left 7.5 Amp Brown Fog Lamp Front Right 10 Amp Red Low Beam Right VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery.
Page 695: Replacement Bulbs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 693 REPLACEMENT BULBS Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Cargo Lamp TL212–2 Overhead Console Lamp PLW214–2A Reading Lamp WL212–2 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...
Page 696: Bulb Replacement
694 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Bulb Number Rear Tail/Turn/Stop Lamps LED ( Serviced at an Authorized Dealer) Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) LED (Serviced at an Authorized Dealer) Back-Up Lamps W16W or 921 License Plate Lamp BULB REPLACEMENT with the headlamp switch off. Because of this, you should not attempt to service a HID headlamp light source NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- yourself.
Page 697 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 695 5. Disconnect the bulb from the electrical connector and WARNING! then connect the replacement bulb. A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of CAUTION! HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electro- Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers.
Page 698: Front Turn Signals And Front Side Marker Lamps
696 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Turn Signals And Front Side Marker Lamps 2. Pull the exterior edge of the liner towards the tire to gain access to the bulb. 1. Open the hood. 3. Rotate the bulb’s socket counterclockwise, and remove NOTE: Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be the bulb and socket assembly from the fog lamp necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the upper lamp...
Page 699: Front Fog Lamp (Trailhawk)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 697 6. Install the 3 hex head screws into the wheel liner. 5. Reconnect the wiring harness to the new bulb and reinstall by inserting the new bulb straight into the fog Front Fog Lamp (Trailhawk) lamp housing until it locks in place. 1.
Page 700: Liftgate Mounted Back-Up Lamp
698 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 8. Reconnect the electrical connector. 7. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 9. Reinstall the tail lamp housing and screws. 8. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket. 10. Close the liftgate. 9. Connect the electrical connector. Liftgate Mounted Back-up Lamp 10.
Page 701: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 699 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 702: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
700 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032. Engine Oil –...
Page 703 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 701 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- may plug the radiator. gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine •...
Page 704: Chassis
702 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 705 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....706 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .704...
Page 706 704 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 707 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 705 • 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 708 706 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 709 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 707 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 710 708 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 711: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .711 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 712 710 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .717 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ... .715 ▫...
Page 713: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 711 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 714: Fca Us Llc Customer Center
712 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized FCA US LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 •...
Page 715: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 713 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only Impaired (TDD/TTY) the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 716: Warranty Information
714 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of FCA US LLC training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 717: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 715 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans- investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/ campaign.
Page 718 716 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro- and/or components is written in straightforward lan- cedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety guage with illustrations, diagrams, and charts. tips.
Page 719: Traction Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 717 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- teristics and climate. The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 720 718 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The temperature grade for this tire is established for representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
Page 721 INDEX...
Page 722 720 INDEX About Your Brakes ......497 Maintaining Your Air Bag System ... .87 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 723 INDEX 721 Alarm Automatic Transaxle ..... . .461 Arm The System ......19 Automatic Transmission .
Page 724 722 INDEX Blind Spot Monitoring ..... .134 Caps, Filler Body Mechanism Lubrication ....655 Fuel .
Page 725 INDEX 723 Child Restraints Automatic ......404 Booster Seats ......94 Coin Holder .
Page 726 724 INDEX Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..667, 699, 700 Door Locks Corrosion Protection ..... . .675 Door Locks .
Page 727 INDEX 725 Electric Parking Brake ..... .490 Block Heater ......459 Electric Remote Mirrors .
Page 728 726 INDEX Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....643 Flash-To-Pass ......166 Enhanced Accident Response Feature .
Page 729 INDEX 727 Folding Rear Seat ......151 Fuses ........681 Forward Collision Warning .
Page 730 728 INDEX GVWR ....... . .570 Heater, Engine Block ..... . .459 High Beam Indicator .
Page 731 INDEX 729 Instrument Cluster ....331, 347 Panic Alarm ......25 Instrument Panel and Controls .
Page 732 730 INDEX Hood ....... .158 Fog ..... . .164, 319, 696, 697 Lead Free Gasoline .
Page 733 INDEX 731 Rear Servicing ..... .697, 698 Power Door ......35 Rear Tail Lamps .
Page 734 732 INDEX Electric Remote ......131 Change Interval ......642 Heated .
Page 735 INDEX 733 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..5, 715 Preparation for Jacking .....611 Pretensioners Paint Care .
Page 736 734 INDEX Recorder, Event Data ..... . .88 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ..400 Recreational Towing .
Page 737 INDEX 735 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle....114 Seat Belt Maintenance ..... .680 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .
Page 738 736 INDEX Memory ......154 Power Transfer Unit, Shifting into Power Rear Folding ......151 Transfer Unit Neutral (N) .
Page 739 INDEX 737 Starting ......29, 452 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..64 Cold Weather .
Page 740 738 INDEX Changing ......609 Tread Wear Indicators ....540 Compact Spare .
Page 741 INDEX 739 Trailer Towing Guide..... . .577 Turn Signals ..... .165, 319, 696 Trailer Weight .
Page 742 740 INDEX Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ... . .7 Power ....... .43 Vehicle Loading .
Page 743 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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Jeep Cherokee 2015 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle Parkview® Rear Back up Camera - if Equipped

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

1 Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) - if Equipped

2 Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) - if Equipped

Quick Links

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