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  • Page 1 Charger 2 0 1 5 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc.
  • Page 3: Introduction 3

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. DODGE is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC. This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL...
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
  • Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number

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

    INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
  • Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Arm The System ....18 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 ▫...
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...23 TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE ... . .42 ▫...
  • Page 13: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Vehicle ......96 Outside The Vehicle .
  • Page 14: A Word About Your Keys

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the Key Fob against the Engine START/STOP button and Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system push to operate the ignition.
  • Page 15: Key Fob

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
  • Page 16: Ignition Or Accessory On Message

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Or Accessory On Message Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to the chime, the ignition or accessory on message will display in the cluster.
  • Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) A child could operate power windows, other con- • When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the trols, or move the vehicle. keyless ignition node is in the “OFF” mode, re- •...
  • Page 18: Sentry Key

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SENTRY KEY addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid Key Fob to start The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthorized the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
  • Page 19: Replacement Keys

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Replacement Keys NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer Sys- tem serviced, bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to the NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the authorized dealer. vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
  • Page 20: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved Rearming Of The System by the party responsible for compliance could void the If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to user’s authority to operate the equipment. disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn the horn off after 29 seconds, 5 seconds between cycles, up to 8 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM —...
  • Page 21: To Disarm The System

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 • Push the LOCK button on the exterior Passive Entry • Place the vehicle ignition system in the OFF position. Door Handle with a valid Key Fob available in the • Push the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button same exterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
  • Page 22: Security System Manual Override

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds, becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition is remain armed when the battery is reconnected;...
  • Page 23: To Unlock The Doors

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above To Unlock The Doors disables the system from responding to all RKE transmit- Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE ter buttons for all RKE transmitters.
  • Page 24: To Lock The Doors

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Flash Lights With Lock If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” under “Things To Know Before This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when Starting Your Vehicle”...
  • Page 25: Using The Panic Alarm

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the Using The Panic Alarm vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and hold Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one by the system.
  • Page 26 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical 2. Separating RKE halves requires screw removal, if latch on the back of the RKE transmitter sideways equipped, and gently prying the two halves of the with your thumb and then pull the key out with your RKE transmitter apart.
  • Page 27: General Information

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • This device must accept any interference received, 3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a including interference that may cause undesired op- solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the eration.
  • Page 28: Remote Starting System - If Equipped

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry engine will remote start: (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- •...
  • Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 NOTE: WARNING! • If an engine fault is present, the vehicle will start and • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or then shut down 10 seconds later. confined area.
  • Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The NOTE: For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter-N- Vehicle Go™ feature, the message “Push Button/Insert Key” will display in the Driver Information Display (DID) until Push and release the REMOTE START button one time or you push the START button.
  • Page 31: Door Locks

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 DOOR LOCKS If the door lock knob is down when you shut the door, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the Key Fob is Manual Door Locks not inside the vehicle before closing the door. To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door trim panel downward.
  • Page 32: Power Door Locks

    30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector. • 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 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 If you push the power door lock switch while the ignition Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit is in the ACC or ON/RUN position, and any front door The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with is open, the power locks will not operate.
  • Page 34: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors

    32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with Child-Protection Door Lock system. To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System 1.
  • Page 35: Keyless Enter-N-Go

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and a feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go™.
  • Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re- sponse time. •...
  • Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 To Unlock From The Passenger Side: FOBIK-Safe only executes in vehicles with passive entry. There are three situations that trigger a FOBIK-Safe With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft search in any passive entry vehicle.
  • Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The vehicle will only unlock the doors when a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter is detected inside the vehicle, and no valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter is detected outside the vehicle. The vehicle will not unlock the doors when any of the following conditions are true: •...
  • Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors Do NOT grab the door handle when pushing the door handle button. This could unlock the door(s). With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, push the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors.
  • Page 40: Windows

    38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • After pushing the door handle button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
  • Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: For vehicles equipped with the Uconnect®, the AUTO-Down Feature power window switches will remain active for up to 10 The driver door power window switch and some model minutes after the ignition is placed in the OFF position. passenger door power window switches have an AUTO- Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
  • Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 43: Wind Buffeting

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 the DOWN position). To enable the window controls, Wind Buffeting push and release the window lockout button again Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of (setting it in the UP position). pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
  • Page 44: Trunk Lock And Release

    42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE The trunk lid can be released from outside the vehicle by pressing the TRUNK button on the Remote Keyless Entry The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by (RKE) transmitter twice within five seconds.
  • Page 45: Trunk Safety Warning

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING trunk, the trunk can be opened by actuating the glow-in- the-dark handle attached to the trunk latching mecha- WARNING! nism. Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or through the inside of the vehicle.
  • Page 46: Occupant Restraint Systems

    44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the front passenger seat, Some of the most important safety features in your move the seat as far back as possible and use the vehicle are the restraint systems: proper child restraint.
  • Page 47: Seat Belt Systems

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 6. All occupants should always wear their lap and WARNING! shoulder belts properly. • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of 7. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved an air bag.
  • Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they The BeltAlert warning sequence begins after the vehicle can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some speed is over 5 mph (8 km/h) by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime.
  • Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by your autho- WARNING! rized dealer. FCA US LLC does not recommend deacti- • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more vating BeltAlert. severe injuries in a collision.
  • Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat injury in a collision.
  • Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect properly. In a sudden stop, you could move too far you from injury during a collision.
  • Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear seat).
  • Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle Positioning The Lap Belt 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt.
  • Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfort- The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of able and not resting on your neck.
  • Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing or squeezing the release but- ton.
  • Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the seat belt WARNING! across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. • ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically Keep the seat belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen.
  • Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten- sioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately. Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a seat belt system with an Energy Man- agement feature in the front seating positions that may...
  • Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear a ratch- WARNING! eting sound as the seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortably an air bag.
  • Page 59: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! (Continued) Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it only used to install rear-facing or forward-facing to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking child restraints that have a harness for restraining Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) the child.
  • Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Side Air Bags • Supplemental Knee Air Bags • Front and Side Impact Sensors • Seat Belt Pretensioners • Seat Belt Buckle Switch • Seat Track Position Sensors Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations...
  • Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Advanced Front Air Bag Features WARNING! The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as could cause serious injury, including death.
  • Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front WARNING! (Continued) passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more the driver or front passenger seat belt is buckled. The seat severe injuries in a collision.
  • Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 On the other hand, depending on the type and location of way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The Advanced impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes Front Air Bags fully inflate in less time than it takes to with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a blink your eyes.
  • Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags.
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the out- board side of the seatback’s trim cover. The inflating SAB deploys through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The SAB moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the SAB inflates.
  • Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SABICs may help reduce the risk of head injury to front WARNING! and rear seat outboard occupants. SABICs may reduce • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right the risk of injuries in certain side impact and vehicle rollover events, in addition to the injury reduction poten- Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains tial provided by the seat belts and body structure.
  • Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to Seat belts (and child restraints where appropriate) are activate in certain side impacts and certain rollover necessary for your protection in all collisions. They also events.
  • Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Side Air Bags deploy independently; a left side impact WARNING! (Continued) deploys the left Side Air Bags only and a right side • Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead to impact deploys the right Side Air Bags only.
  • Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all rollover events. If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any The rollover sensing-system determines if a rollover or all of the following may occur: event may be in progress and whether deployment is •...
  • Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de- Enhanced Accident Response System ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air In the event of an impact, if the communication network bags will not be in place to protect you.
  • Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 System Reset Procedure The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.
  • Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance WARNING! free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately. Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument panel could mean you won’t have the air bags to •...
  • Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Warning Light has come on and a fault has been detected. WARNING! (Continued) If the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light comes on inter- modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or mittently or remains on while driving have an authorized add aftermarket side steps or running boards.
  • Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Event Data Recorder (EDR) These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air non-trivial crash situation occurs;...
  • Page 75: Child Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Child Restraints WARNING! (Continued) Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all great that you could not hold the child, no matter times, including babies and children. how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured.
  • Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has NOTE: a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety • For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or Standards. You should also make sure that you can install call 1–866–732–8243.
  • Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Child Size, Height, Weight Or Recommended Type Of Child Re- straint Small Children Children who are at least two Forward-Facing Child Restraint years old or who have out-grown with a five-point Harness, facing the height or weight limit of their forward in the rear seat of the ve- rear-facing child restraint...
  • Page 78 76 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 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 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 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check seat belt fit comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over periodically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched.
  • Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 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 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- Restraint System equipped child seats. There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position.
  • Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
  • Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until weight of the child restraint) for using the the combined weight of the child and the LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
  • Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Can the rear-facing child restraint touch The child seat may touch the back of the the back of the front passenger seat? front passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint owner’s manual for more information.
  • Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating Tether Anchorages There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel be- tween the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.
  • Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end Always follow the directions of the child restraint to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten manufacturer when installing your child restraint.
  • Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for that 5. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint seating position. For some second row seats, you may rearward and downward into the seat.
  • Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat child restraint belt path and then buckle it. Do not lock Belt the seat belt. Remind all children in the vehicle that the The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are seat belts are not toys and that they should not play with equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor...
  • Page 90 88 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 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 What is the weight limit (child’s weight + Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using weight of the child restraint) for using the Child Restraint the seat belt to install a forward facing Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a child restraint, up to the recommended forward facing child restraint?
  • Page 92 90 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 belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
  • Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 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 94 92 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.
  • Page 95: Transporting Pets

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child 2. Route the tether strap over the seatback and head restraint manufacturer’s instructions. restraint. 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to WARNING! the center tether anchorage located in the panel be- •...
  • Page 96: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS which vehicle operations will occur. For the recom- mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Mainte- A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain nance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle.” (engine, transmission, clutch, and rear axle) in your new vehicle.
  • Page 97: Safety Tips

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas Transporting Passengers WARNING! NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon AREA. monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison WARNING! you.
  • Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust Vehicle system. Seat Belts Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the cuts, frays, and loose parts.
  • Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Air Bag Warning Light Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your The light should come on and remain on for vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they ignition switch is first turned ON.
  • Page 100: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside WARNING! (Continued) The Vehicle • Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top Tires of already installed floor mats. Additional floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
  • Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
  • Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Power Mirrors ..... . .116 MIRRORS ......108 ▫...
  • Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat ....144 SEATS ......127 ▫...
  • Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 ▫ Multifunction Lever ....152 ▫ Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles ..159 ▫...
  • Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Set A Desired Speed ....169 ▫ To Resume ......178 ▫...
  • Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ▫ Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With ▫ ParkSense® Warning Display ... . .211 Mitigation Operation ....199 ▫...
  • Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .226 ▫ Pinch Protect Feature ....235 ▫ Programming A Rolling Code ... . .226 ▫...
  • Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ▫ Door Storage ......244 ▫ Rear Window Defroster ....246 ▫...
  • Page 110: Mirrors

    108 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 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting. The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you.
  • Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Vehicle Customer Care – Total support for all other NOTE: The ASSIST and 9–1–1 features operate through the Uconnect® Access service. These buttons will only vehicle issues. operate as long as your Uconnect® Access service is 9-1-1 Call active.
  • Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 3. Once a connection between the vehicle and a 9-1-1 the vehicle. The vehicle’s 9-1-1 Call system will attempt to operator is made, the 9-1-1 Call system may transmit remain connected with the 9-1-1 operator until the 9-1-1 the following important vehicle information to a 9-1-1 operator terminates the connection.
  • Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Modifications to any part of the 9-1-1 Call system Wireless and GPS signal reception is required for the 9-1-1 Call system to function properly. could cause the air bag system to fail when you •...
  • Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 • The Phone Screen will display the following message WARNING! (Continued) “Vehicle phone requires service. Please contact your send a signal to a 9-1-1 operator. If the Air Bag dealer.” Warning Light is illuminated, have an authorized •...
  • Page 116: Outside Mirrors

    114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Wireless and/or Global Positioning Satellite signals General Information are unavailable or obstructed. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. • Equipment malfunction at the 9-1-1 operator facility. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) •...
  • Page 117: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 NOTE: The passenger side convex outside mirror will Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the Equipped lane next to your vehicle. The driver’s outside mirror will automatically adjust for glare from vehicles behind you.
  • Page 118: Tilt Mirrors In Reverse - If Equipped

    116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped Power Mirrors Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s positioning which will aid the driver’s view of the door trim panel.
  • Page 119: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- Heated Mirrors — If Equipped tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a mirror, push either the L (left) or R (right) button to select These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.
  • Page 120: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped

    118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature of the sun visor, rotate the An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. sun visor downward and swing the sun visor so it is parallel To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and to the side window, grab the sun visor and pull rearwards...
  • Page 121: Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- to let the driver know that the system is operational.
  • Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 rear view mirror and extends time the vehicle is in a forward gear.
  • Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
  • Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtaking Traffic The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert of less than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the vehicle remains in on such objects.
  • Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. Opposing Traffic Stationary Objects...
  • Page 126: Rear Cross Path

    124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
  • Page 127: Modes Of Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Modes Of Operation be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Uconnect®...
  • Page 128: General Information

    126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an Blind Spot Alert Off alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime When the BSM system is turned off there will be no will also be sounded.
  • Page 129: Seats

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: SEATS Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the 1. The device may not cause harmful interference. vehicle. 2. The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- WARNING! eration of the device.
  • Page 130: Power Seats - If Equipped

    128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats — If Equipped On models equipped with power seats, the switch is located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use this switch to move the driver’s seat up or down, forward or rearward or to recline the seatback.
  • Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Reclining The Seatback The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or Push the seat switch forward or rearward. The seat will rearward.
  • Page 132: Power Lumbar - If Equipped

    130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE power seat. Push the switch forward or rearward to WARNING! (Continued) increase or decrease the lumbar support. Push the switch • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the upward or downward to raise or lower the lumbar shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
  • Page 133: Heated Seats - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Heated Seats — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) On some models, the front and rear seats may be • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
  • Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the heated seat button a second time to turn Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start the LO setting ON. On models that are equipped with remote start, the • Press the heated seat button a third time to turn heated seats can be programed to come on during a the heating elements OFF.
  • Page 135: Front Ventilated Seats - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • Push the heated seat button once to select HI-level system will automatically switch to LO-level after ap- heating. proximately 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two •...
  • Page 136: Manual Seats - If Equipped

    134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the ventilated seat button once to choose HI. Manual Seats — If Equipped Forward Or Rearward Adjustment • Press the ventilated seat button a second time to The adjusting bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor. choose LO.
  • Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
  • Page 138: Head Restraints

    136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Head Restraints Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with by restricting head movement in the event of a rear Reactive Head Restraints (RHR).
  • Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 restraint up. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head WARNING! restraint posts into the holes and push downward. Then • A loose head restraint thrown forward in a colli- adjust the head restraint to the appropriate height. sion or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
  • Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Head Restraints The center head restraint has two adjustable positions, up or down. When the center seat is being occupied the head restraint should be in the raised position. When there are no occupants in the center seat the head restraint can be lowered for maximum visibility for the driver.
  • Page 141: Folding Rear Seat

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Folding Rear Seat After releasing the seatback, it can be folded forward. The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storage area. To fold the rear seatback, pull on the loops located on the upper seatback. NOTE: These loops can be tucked away when not in use.
  • Page 142: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped

    140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! This feature allows the driver to store up to two different • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into memory profiles for easy recall through a memory position.
  • Page 143: Programming The Memory Feature

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 The memory seat switch is located on the driver’s door Programming The Memory Feature trim panel. The switch consists of three buttons: The (S) NOTE: Saving a new memory profile will erase an button, which is used to activate the memory save existing profile from memory.
  • Page 144: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory

    142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To program your RKE transmitters, perform the follow- ing: • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a 1. Place the vehicles ignition to the OFF position. memory profile.
  • Page 145: Memory Position Recall

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 NOTE: Your RKE transmitters can be unlinked from To recall the memory setting for driver 2, push MEMORY your memory settings by pushing the SET (S) button, and button number 2 on the driver’s door or the UNLOCK within 10 seconds, followed by pushing the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 2.
  • Page 146: Easy Entry/Exit Seat

    144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the Easy Entry/Exit Seat driver seat position is less than 0.9 in (22.7 mm) This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is no enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit vehicle.
  • Page 147: To Open And Close The Hood

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 3. Reach under the center front edge of the hood and push and hold the safety catch lever to the left. Two latches must be released to open the hood. 1.
  • Page 148: Lights

    146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS CAUTION! Headlight Switch To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi- The headlight switch is located on the left side of mately 6 inches (15 cm), and then drop it.
  • Page 149: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Automatic Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the AUTO position. When the system is on, the headlight time delay feature is also on.
  • Page 150: Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)

    148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Automatic Headlights Only) Equipped When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control system after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is provides increased forward lighting at night by automating placed in the AUTO position and programmable feature...
  • Page 151: Headlight Time Delay

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights To Deactivate of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to 1. Pull the multifunction lever toward you (or rearward remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, in car) to manually deactivate the system (normal and other obstructions on the windshield or camera operation of low beams).
  • Page 152: Daytime Running Lights (Drl) - If Equipped

    150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you turn the headlights, park lights or ignition switch NOTE: If allowed by law in the country in which the ON again, the system will cancel the delay. vehicle was purchased the Daytime Running Lights can be turned on and off using the Uconnect®...
  • Page 153: Fog Lights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Fog Lights — If Equipped To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and push the The front fog light switch is built into the headlight headlight switch.
  • Page 154: Multifunction Lever

    152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights. The on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show multifunction lever is located on the left side of the proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
  • Page 155: Lane Change Assist

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Lane Change Assist Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash can be turned on by pushing the switch on either side of three times then automatically turn off.
  • Page 156: Courtesy Lights

    154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To turn the lights off, push the switch a second time. The Courtesy Lights lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will The courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the top also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is corner of the lens.
  • Page 157: Ambient Light - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Ambient Light — If Equipped Interior Lights The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light The interior lights come on when a door is opened. feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil- To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off ity of the floor and center console area.
  • Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dimmer Controls With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is the instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders (if located on the left side of the instrument panel.
  • Page 159: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Dome Light Position WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior and washer when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this or ACC position.
  • Page 160: Intermittent Wiper System

    158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System CAUTION! Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be- through an automatic car wash. Damage to the tween cycles desirable.
  • Page 161: Windshield Washers

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Windshield Washers WARNING! (Continued) To use the washer, push the multifunction lever inward the windshield during freezing weather, warm the (toward the steering column) and hold it for as long as windshield with the defroster before and during washer spray is desired.
  • Page 162: Mist Feature

    160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The heated washer nozzles only apply heat to the Headlights On With Wipers (Available With nozzle outlets to prevent them from freezing and allow Automatic Headlights Only) the nozzles to dispense windshield washer fluid. Always When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on remove any buildup of snow or ice in front of the washer after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is...
  • Page 163: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped NOTE: • The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the This feature senses moisture on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver. The wiper switch is in the low or high-speed position.
  • Page 164: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the NEU- TRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), or the shift lever is moved out of the NEUTRAL position.
  • Page 165: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 166: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped

    164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps ter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel warm your hands in cold weather.
  • Page 167: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start WARNING! (Continued) On models that are equipped with remote start, the • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering during a remote start through the Uconnect®...
  • Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Push the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward (toward the driver). • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF. • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control Sys- tem is on.
  • Page 169: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 • For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, you WARNING! can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel to Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. return the adjustable pedals to pre-programmed posi- You could lose control and have an accident.
  • Page 170: To Activate

    168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
  • Page 171: To Set A Desired Speed

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 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 172 170 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 173: To Accelerate For Passing

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 • 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 174: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped

    172 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 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 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 176: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation

    174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) brakes must be applied manually. An audible chime will sound when the brakes are released. 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).
  • Page 177: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 NOTE: Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications NOTE: You cannot engage ACC under the following to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive conditions: Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning System. •...
  • Page 178: To Activate/Deactivate

    176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate/Deactivate To turn the system OFF, push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ON/OFF button again. At this Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) time, the system will turn off and the DID will display ON/OFF button.
  • Page 179: To Set A Desired Acc Speed

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 NOTE: ACC cannot be set if there is a stationary vehicle WARNING! in front of your vehicle in close proximity. Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do when not in use is dangerous.
  • Page 180: To Turn Off

    178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The shift lever/gear selector is removed from the To Turn Off Drive position. The system will turn off and erase the set speed in • The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys- memory if: tem (ESC/TCS) activates.
  • Page 181: To Vary The Speed Setting

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 NOTE: To Vary The Speed Setting • If your vehicle stays at standstill for longer than two To Increase Speed seconds, then the system will cancel and the brake While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by force will be ramped-out.
  • Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Metric Speed (km/h) The speed decrement shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h): • Pushing the SET + button once will result in a 1 km/h increase in set speed.
  • Page 183: Setting The Following Distance In Acc

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will • The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up continue to decrease in 10 km/h decrements until the hill and down hill. However, a slight speed change on button is released.
  • Page 184 182 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 DID. Distance Setting 3 Bars (Long) Distance Setting 4 Bars (Longest)
  • Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 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 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The distance setting is changed. To decrease the distance setting, push the Distance Set- ting — Decrease button and release. Each time the button • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on is pushed, the distance setting decreases by one bar ACC Activation).
  • Page 187: Overtake Aid

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Overtake Aid When driving with ACC engaged and following a ve- hicle, the system will provide an additional acceleration up to the ACC set speed to assist in passing the vehicle. This additional acceleration is triggered when the driver utilizes the left turn signal and will only be active when passing on the left hand side.
  • Page 188: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu

    186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE A cancel message will display on the DID and produce a Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu warning chime. Driver intervention will be required at The DID displays the current ACC system settings. The this moment.
  • Page 189: Display Warnings And Maintenance

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Push the SET + or the SET- button (located on the steering Display Warnings And Maintenance wheel) and the following will display in the DID: “Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” ACC SET Warning When ACC is set, the set speed will display in the...
  • Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Do not remove any screws from the sensor. Doing so vehicle has left these areas. Under rare conditions, when the radar is not tracking any vehicles or objects in its path could cause an ACC system malfunction or failure and this warning may temporarily occur.
  • Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 NOTE: This most often occurs at times of poor visibility, such as in snow or heavy rain and fog. The ACC system may also • If the “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar become temporarily blinded due to obstructions, such as Sensor”...
  • Page 192: Precautions While Driving With Acc

    190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should fault or a temporary malfunction that limits ACC func- examine the windshield and the camera located on the tionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable under back side of the inside rear view mirror.
  • Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Offset Driving Turns And Bends ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is offset When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the system from your direct line of travel, or a vehicle merging in from may decrease the vehicle speed and acceleration for a side lane.
  • Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: On tight turns ACC performance may be limited. Using ACC On Hills When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions, and the steepness of the hills, ACC perfor- mance may be limited.
  • Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 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 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Narrow Vehicles Stationary Objects And Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they vehicles.
  • Page 197: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 General Information Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Mode This vehicle has systems that operate on radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, a Normal Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control mode is available Standards RSS- GEN/210/220/310.
  • Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Once a speed has been set a message (CRUISE CON- WARNING! TROL SET TO MPH/KM) will appear indicating what speed was set. This light will turn on when the electronic In the normal Cruise Control mode, the system will speed control is SET.
  • Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: continue to increase in 10 km/h increments until the button is released.
  • Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will To Cancel continue to decrease in 5 mph decrements until the The following conditions will cancel the Normal (Fixed button is released. The decrease in set speed is re- Speed) Electronic Speed Control without clearing the flected in the DID display.
  • Page 201: Forward Collision Warning (Fcw) With Mitigation - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 To Resume Speed FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED To resume a previously set speed, push the RES button and release. Resume can be used at any speed above Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation 20 mph (32 km/h).
  • Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the driver does not take action based upon these progressive warnings, then the system will provide a limited level of active braking to help slow the vehicle and mitigate the potential forward collision. If the driver reacts to the warnings by braking and the system deter- mines that the driver intends to avoid the collision by braking but has not applied sufficient brake force, the...
  • Page 203: Turning Fcw On Or Off

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 NOTE: WARNING! • The minimum speed for FCW activation is 1 mph Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to (2 km/h). avoid a collision on its own, nor can FCW detect • The FCW alerts may be triggered on objects other than every type of potential collision.
  • Page 204: Changing Fcw And Active Braking Status

    202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To turn the FCW system OFF, push the forward collision Changing FCW And Active Braking Status button once to turn the system OFF (led turns on). The FCW Sensitivity And Active Braking Settings are To turn the FCW system back ON, push the forward programmable through the Uconnect®...
  • Page 205: Fcw Limited Warning

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 NOTE: FCW functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions, the active braking may not be • The system will retain the last setting selected by the fully available. Once the condition that limited the sys- driver after ignition shut down.
  • Page 206: Lanesense - If Equipped

    204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED The driver may manually override the haptic warning by applying torque into the steering wheel at any time. LaneSense Operation When only a single lane marking is detected and the The LaneSense system is operational at speeds above driver unintentionally drifts across the lane marking (no 37 mph (60 km/h) and below 112 mph (180 km/h).
  • Page 207: Turning Lanesense On Or Off

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Turning LaneSense ON Or OFF 7.0 Driver Information Display (DID) Screen — If Equipped The default status of LaneSense is “OFF”. When the LaneSense system is ON; the lane lines are gray The LaneSense button is located on the center stack when both of the lane boundaries have not been detected below the Uconnect®...
  • Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Left Lane Departure — Only Left Lane Detected • When the LaneSense system is ON, the LaneSense indicator is solid white when only the left lane mark- ing has been detected and the system is ready to provide visual warnings in the DID if an unintentional lane departure occurs.
  • Page 209 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 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 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For example: If approaching the left side of the lane the • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been steering wheel will turn to the right. approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left thick lane line flashes yellow (on/off) and the left thin line remains solid yellow.
  • Page 211: Changing Lanesense Status

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Changing LaneSense Status The LaneSense system settings can be configured through the Uconnect® system screen. Follow these steps to change the LaneSense settings: 1. Push the “Controls” button on touchscreen located on the bottom of the Uconnect® display. 2.
  • Page 212: Parksense® Rear Park Assist - If Equipped

    210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Use of the turn signal suppresses the warnings. ParkSense® can be active only when the shift lever is in REVERSE. If ParkSense® is enabled at this shift lever • The system will not apply torque to the steering wheel position, the system will remain active until the vehicle whenever a safety system engages.
  • Page 213: Parksense® Warning Display

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 ParkSense® Warning Display ParkSense® Display The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be displayed if When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display Sound and Display is selected from the Uconnect® will turn ON indicating the system status. System.
  • Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE sound tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the sound tone will change from fast, to continuous. Slow Tone/Solid Arc Single 1/2 Second Tone/Solid Arc...
  • Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 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 216 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Rear Dis- Greater 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than tance than (200- (150- (120- (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (in/cm) 79 in 150 cm) 120 cm) 100 cm) (30 cm)
  • Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 WARNING ALERTS Rear Dis- Greater 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than tance than (200- (150- (120- (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (in/cm) 79 in 150 cm) 120 cm) 100 cm) (30 cm)
  • Page 218: Enabling And Disabling Parksense

    216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® When the ParkSense® system is disabled, the Drivers Information Display (DID) will display ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled with the the “PARKSENSE OFF” message for approxi- ParkSense® switch, located on the switch panel below mately five seconds.
  • Page 219: Service The Parksense® Rear Park Assist System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist If “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SEN- System SORS” appears in the Driver Information Display (DID), make sure the outer surface and the inside of the rear During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense® Rear Park fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt Assist System has detected a faulted condition, the or other obstruction, and then cycle the ignition.
  • Page 220: Parksense® System Usage Precautions

    218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • ParkSense® will reduce the volume of the radio when ParkSense® System Usage Precautions it is sounding an audio tone. NOTE: • Clean the ParkSense® sensors regularly, taking care • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, not to scratch or damage them.
  • Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 CAUTION! WARNING! • ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is unable to Drivers must be careful when backing up even when recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. using the Rear Park Assist system. Always check Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check detected at all.
  • Page 222: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped

    220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF If your vehicle is equipped with the Camera Delay EQUIPPED feature and it is turned ON, the rear camera image will be displayed for up to 10 seconds when the vehicle is shifted Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView®...
  • Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 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 224: Overhead Console

    222 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. OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights and storage for sunglasses.
  • Page 225: Front Map/Reading Lights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped To turn the lights off, push the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is can be turned on by pushing the switch on either side of pushed.
  • Page 226: Courtesy Lights

    224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy Lights Sunglasses Bin Door The courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the top At the front of the console a compartment is provided for corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, push the lens a the storage of a pair of sunglasses.
  • Page 227: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink® unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
  • Page 228: Programming A Rolling Code

    226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
  • Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 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 230: Programming A Non-Rolling Code

    228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 • To program the two remaining HomeLink® buttons, 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT program while keeping the HomeLink®...
  • Page 232: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming

    230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Canadian/Gate Operator Programming 3. Continue to push and hold the HomeLink® button, while you push and release (“cycle”) your hand-held For programming transmitters in Canada/United States transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink® has that require the transmitter signals to “time-out”...
  • Page 233: Using Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for Using HomeLink® programming, plug it back in at this time. To operate, push and release the programmed HomeLink® button. Activation will now occur for the Reprogramming A Single HomeLink®...
  • Page 234: Troubleshooting Tips

    232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Troubleshooting Tips WARNING! If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, • Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dan- here are some of the most common solutions: gerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage •...
  • Page 235: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 General Information POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry The power sunroof switch is located between the sun Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following visors on the overhead console.
  • Page 236: Opening Sunroof - Express

    234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the object, to project through the sunroof opening.
  • Page 237: Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode To open the sunroof, push and hold the switch rearward To close the sunroof, push and hold the switch in the to full open. Any release of the switch will stop the forward position.
  • Page 238: Venting Sunroof - Express

    236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Venting Sunroof — Express Wind Buffeting Push and release the Vent button within one half second Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the called “Express Vent”, and it will occur regardless of ears.
  • Page 239: Ignition Off Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 Ignition Off Operation outlets are labeled with either a “key” or a “battery” symbol to indicate how the outlet is powered. Power NOTE: outlets labeled with a “key” are powered when the • The power sunroof switch can remain active for up to ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position, while the approximately ten minutes after the vehicles ignition is outlets labeled with a “battery”...
  • Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power outlet located in the storage area of the center console. Front Power Outlet WARNING! Center Console Power Outlet Do not place ashes inside the cubby bin located on NOTE: If the Media Hub is in use, do not exceed the the center console on vehicles not equipped with the maximum power of 100 Watts (8 Amps) for the center...
  • Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system NOTE: The instrument panel power outlet and dual rear will need to be replaced. console USB ports can be changed to “battery” powered all the time by moving the #12 20 Amp fuse from “IGN” to “B+”.
  • Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • After the use of high power draw accessories or • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw long periods of the vehicle not being started (with power from the vehicle’s battery even when not in accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
  • Page 243: Cupholders

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the center console. Front Cupholders Rear Seat Cupholders The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide Retractable Cover...
  • Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE convenient access to beverage cans or bottles while Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped maintaining a resting place for the rear occupant’s el- On some vehicles the rear cupholders are equipped with bows. a light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear passengers.
  • Page 245: Storage

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 STORAGE Console Features There is an open cubby bin located forward of the shift Glove Compartment lever. The glove compartment is located on the passenger side Two separate storage compartments are also located of the instrument panel.
  • Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Inside the center console armrest, there is a removable Door Storage upper storage tray that can be slid forward/rearward on The door panels contain storage areas. rails for access to the lower storage area. This tray has an integrated coin holder, along with additional area for small items like an ipod or phone.
  • Page 247 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped With 60/40 WARNING! Split-Folding Rear Seat • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying position. If the seatback is not securely locked into versatility.
  • Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES WARNING! Rear Window Defroster The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle The rear window defroster button is located on handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in per- the climate control.
  • Page 249 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The automatic load leveling system will provide a level- Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading the heating elements: conditions.
  • Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..252 Uconnect® SETTINGS ....284 ▫ Buttons On The Faceplate....286 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER —...
  • Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL ....342 Uconnect® VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS ......365 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —...
  • Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 ▫ Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN) ....379 ▫ SiriusXM Travel Link™ (8.4A/8.4AN) ..381 ▫ Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN) ....380 ▫...
  • Page 254: Instrument Panel Features

    252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Glove Box 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Power Outlet 3 — Radio Controls — If Equipped 8 — Ignition Start/Stop Button 4 — Uconnect® System 9 —...
  • Page 255: Instrument Cluster - Base

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE Instrument Cluster For 3.6L and 5.7L...
  • Page 256: Instrument Cluster - Premium

    254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM Instrument Cluster For 6.4L...
  • Page 257: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 3. Brake Warning Light 1. Tachometer This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake The red segments indicate the maximum permissible application. If the brake light turns on, it may engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear indicate that the parking brake is applied, that range.
  • Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light will remain on until the cause is corrected. Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi- Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS tions.
  • Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 4. Air Bag Warning Light driven. If your odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair technician should leave the odometer reading This light will turn on for four to eight seconds the same as it was before the repair or service. If he/she as a bulb check when the ignition is first cycled cannot do so, then the odometer must be set at zero, and to the ON/RUN position.
  • Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as This indicator will illuminate when the front fog possible and inflate them to the proper pressure.
  • Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 approximately one minute and then remain continuously CAUTION! illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. The TPMS has been optimized for the original When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- equipment tires and wheels.
  • Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this Light — If Equipped light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- trol (ESC) is off.
  • Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 12. Turn Signal Indicators If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not The arrow will flash with the exterior turn functioning and service is required. However, the con- signal when the turn signal lever is operated.
  • Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15. Temperature Gauge CAUTION! (Continued) The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- drops back into the normal range. If the pointer ture. Any reading within the normal range for a fully remains on the “H,” and you hear a chime, turn the warm vehicle should be 200 F - 230 F which indicates that engine OFF immediately and call for service.
  • Page 265 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 16. Seat Belt Reminder Light 18. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of a bulb check when the ignition is first placed in an onboard diagnostic system called OBD.
  • Page 266: Driver Information Display (Did)

    264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) CAUTION! The Driver Information Display (DID) features an interac- Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator tive display which is located in the instrument cluster. Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine control system.
  • Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 buttons located on the left side of the steering wheel. The The system allows the driver to select information by DID Menu Items consists of the following: pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel: •...
  • Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL UP And DOWN Arrow Buttons: NOTE: • Holding the UP/DOWN or LEFT/RIGHT arrow but- Using the UP or DOWN arrows allows you to cycle through the Main Menu Items. tons will loop the user through the currently selected menu or options presented on the screen.
  • Page 269: Engine Oil Life Reset

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 • Pushing the OK button makes the selection and a is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal confirmation screen will appear (returning the user to driving style.
  • Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you 2. Push and release the DOWN arrow button to scroll start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info.” reset.
  • Page 271: Cruise Control

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 Cruise Control DID Yellow Telltales This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- tales. These telltales include: tales. These telltales include: • Cruise Ready • Service Forward Collision Warming — If Equipped This telltale will illuminate white to indicate This light warns the driver of a potential colli- that the Adaptive Cruise Control system is...
  • Page 272: Did Red Telltales

    270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Service Adaptive Cruise Control — If Equipped DID Red Telltales This area will show reconfigurable red caution telltales. This light will turn on when a ACC is not These telltales include: operating and needs service. Refer to “Adap- tive Cruise Control (ACC)”...
  • Page 273 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 • If the condition persists, see your authorized dealer for Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. service. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. •...
  • Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light • Oil Temperature Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the This telltale indicates engine oil temperature is Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The high. If the light turns on while driving, stop light will come on when the ignition is first the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb...
  • Page 275: Did Selectable Menu Items

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 • Transmission Temperature Warning Light WARNING! This light indicates that there is excessive trans- If you continue operating the vehicle when the mission fluid temperature that might occur Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi- with severe usage such as trailer towing. It may nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in also occur when operating the vehicle in a high contact with hot engine or exhaust components and...
  • Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Info Oil Life Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until Battery Voltage the Vehicle Info menu is displayed in the DID. Push and AWD Status — If Equipped release the RIGHT arrow button to enter the submenus items of Vehicle Info.
  • Page 277 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 Performance Features The Performance Features include the following: • 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) Timer WARNING! – Best Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor- – Last mance Features is intended for off-highway or off- – Current road use only and should not be done on any public –...
  • Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 1/4 Mile (400 meters) Timer The following describes each feature and its operation: – Best 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) – Last When selected, this screen displays the time it takes for – Current the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h) within –...
  • Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 • The feature will “ready” when the vehicle is at 0 mph 0 to 100 mph (0 to 161 km/h) (0 km/h). The word “READY” will flash when condi- When selected, this screen displays the time it takes for tions are met for the event to begin.
  • Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • To clear the vehicle’s best 1/4 mile 400 meters) run, • Pushing and holding the OK button will clear the push and hold the OK button for two seconds. current and last run values. Braking Distance Current G-Force When selected, this screen displays the vehicle’s braking...
  • Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 • The timer will stop when the driver navigates away Lap Timer from this page. When selected, the Lap Timer page will show the timer always at 0:00.00 with the previous Best and Last time Lap History data (unless the driver has cleared it via hold to Reset).
  • Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Top Speed Push the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ON/ OFF button (located on the steering wheel) until one of When selected, this screen displays the Top Speed since the following displays in the DID: last reset: Adaptive Cruise Control Off •...
  • Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC LaneSense — If Equipped activity occurs, which may include any of the following: The DID displays the current LaneSense system settings. • Distance Setting Change The information displayed depends on LaneSense sys- tem status and the conditions that need to be met.
  • Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Lower end of gauge will be displayed in an amber Stored Messages color and turn green as Fuel Economy improves. Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until • Hold OK to reset average fuel economy information. the Messages Menu item is highlighted in the DID.
  • Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 • Range to Empty 3. Center • Average L/100km (or MPG) • Menu Title (default) • Current L/100km (or MPG) • Compass • Trip A Distance • Outside Temp. • Trip B Distance • Time •...
  • Page 286: Uconnect® Settings

    284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Defaults (defaults: Outside Temp UL, Compass UR, return to a situation where changing gear is not required, Center Menu Title) corresponding to the configured RPMs in the head unit. • Ok NOTE: Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding •...
  • Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 Uconnect® 5.0 Buttons On Touchscreen And Buttons On Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN Buttons On Touchscreen And Faceplate Buttons On Faceplate 1 — Uconnect® Buttons On The Touchscreen 1 — Uconnect® Buttons On The Touchscreen 2 — Uconnect® Buttons On The Faceplate 2 —...
  • Page 288: Buttons On The Faceplate

    286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons On The Faceplate Buttons On The Touchscreen Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect® Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, Uconnect®...
  • Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 • Set Language When making a selection, press the button on the touch- screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired mode, When in this display, you may select one of multiple select the preferred setting. Once the setting is complete, languages (English/Français/Español) for all display no- either press the Back Arrow/Done button on the touch- menclature, including the trip functions and the naviga-...
  • Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Temperature Units After pressing the “Units” button on the touchscreen you Select from: “°C,” or “°F.” may select each unit of measure independently displayed • Power in the Driver Information Display (DID), and navigation system (if equipped).
  • Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 release the “Brief” or “Long” button on the touchscreen. arrow above and below the current time to adjust, then Press the back arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to select “AM” or “PM.” Press the back arrow/Done button return to the previous menu.
  • Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Safety/Assistance For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con- trol (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” button on the Vehicle.” touchscreen the following settings will be available: • Steering Feel Options — If Equipped •...
  • Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 • ParkSense® • Rear ParkSense® Chime Volume The ParkSense® system will scan for objects behind the The Rear ParkSense® Chime Volume settings can be vehicle when the transmission shift lever/gear selector is selected from the DID or Uconnect® System — if in REVERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph equipped.
  • Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Blind Spot Alert NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is When this feature is selected, the Blind Spot Alert feature not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned.
  • Page 295 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 • ParkView® Backup Camera Delay • Rain Sensing Auto Wipers When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera When this feature is selected, the system will automati- delay turned OFF), the rear camera mode is exited and cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture the navigation or audio screen appears again.
  • Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Lights transmitter. To change the Illuminated Approach status, press the “Illuminated Approach” button on the touch- After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen, screen and choose either “0,” “30,” “60,” or “90” buttons the following settings will be available: on the touchscreen to select your desired time interval.
  • Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 • Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped • Flash Lights With Lock When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights When this feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash will activate/deactivate automatically under certain con- when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote ditions.
  • Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Remote Door Unlock To make your selection, press the “Auto Unlock On Exit” button on the touchscreen and select from “On” or “Off.” This feature will allow you to program your remote door Press the back arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to locks to open “All doors”...
  • Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 grabbed. To make your selection, press the “Passive Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped Entry” button on the touchscreen and select from “On” or After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start” “Off.” Press the back arrow/Done button on the touch- button on the touchscreen the following settings will be screen to return to the previous menu.
  • Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Off Options 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. To change the After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the Engine Off Power Delay status press the “Engine Off touchscreen the following settings will be available.
  • Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 • Perform Compass Calibration NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Lap- Press the “Calibration” button on the touchscreen to change tops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass this setting.
  • Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Equalizer button on the touchscreen, select “On” or “Off.” Press the back arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to return to When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and the previous menu. Treble settings.
  • Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 • Channel Skip Phone/Bluetooth® After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth®” button on the SiriusXM can be programmed to designate a group of touchscreen the following settings will be available: channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to exclude undesirable channels while scanning.
  • Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To Clear Personal Data reactivate your service, either call the number listed on After pressing the “Clear Personal Data Settings” button the screen or visit the provider online. on the touchscreen the following settings will be avail- able: NOTE: SiriusXM Travel Link is a separate subscription...
  • Page 305: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect® 8.4 Settings

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 System Information NOTE: • Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a time. After pressing the “System Information” button on the touchscreen the following information will be available: • Depending on the vehicles options, feature settings •...
  • Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display on the scale between the “+” and “–” buttons on the touch- screen. Then press the back arrow button on the touchscreen. After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: NOTE: To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights ON setting, the headlights must be on and •...
  • Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 • Set Theme — If Equipped • Touchscreen Beep This feature will allow you to choose a theme for the When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the display screen. The theme will change the background sound heard when a touchscreen button (button on the color, highlight color, and button color of the display touchscreen) is pressed.
  • Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster — If Equipped • Distance When this feature is selected, the turn-by-turn directions Select from: “mi” or “km.” will appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a • Fuel Consumption designated turn within a programmed route.
  • Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 After the desired setting has been selected, press the back button on the touchscreen until a check-mark appears arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to return to the next to the setting, showing that setting has been se- previous menu.
  • Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Time Hours • Time Format This feature will allow you to adjust the hours. The “Sync This feature will allow you to select the time format time with GPS” button on the touchscreen must be display setting.
  • Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 Safety & Driving Assistance For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con- trol (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your After pressing the “Safety & Driving Assistance” button Vehicle”. on the touchscreen the following settings will be avail- •...
  • Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • LaneSense Warning — If Equipped For further information, refer to “Lane Departure Warn- ing (LDW)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your When this feature is selected, it sets the distance at which Vehicle”. the steering wheel will provide feedback for potential •...
  • Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 • ParkSense® your selection, press the “Front ParkSense® Vol.” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to The ParkSense® system will scan for objects behind the setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. vehicle when the transmission shift lever is in REVERSE Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph (18 km/h).
  • Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual alert in the exterior mirrors. When this feature is selected, the exterior sideview When “Lights & Chime” mode is activated, the Blind mirrors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a visual alert in the RUN position and the transmission shift lever is in the...
  • Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 • ParkView® Backup Camera Active Guidelines ON), the rear view image with dynamic grid lines will be displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of “RE- Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear VERSE”...
  • Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Hill Start Assist — If Equipped your desired time interval, and choose either 0 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec or 90 seconds. Press the back arrow button on the When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA) touchscreen to return to the previous menu, or push the system is active.
  • Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 • Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To make When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on your selection, press the “Headlights With Wipers”...
  • Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Flash Lights With Lock selected. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu, or push the back button When this feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash on the faceplate.
  • Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 setting, showing that setting has been selected. Press the When All Doors is selected for 1st Press Of Key Fob back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the Unlocks, all doors will unlock on the first press of the previous menu.
  • Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Passive Entry enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press the “Personal Set- This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicles tings Linked to Key Fob” button on the touchscreen, until door(s) without having to push the Remote Keyless Entry a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting (RKE) transmitter LOCK or UNLOCK buttons.
  • Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped Engine Off Options After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort” button on the After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: touchscreen the following settings will be available: •...
  • Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Balance/Fade either front door will cancel this feature. To change the Engine Off Power Delay setting, press the “+” or “-” This feature allows you to adjust the Balance and Fade button on the touchscreen to select your desired time settings.
  • Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 • 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 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 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 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 • Clear Personal Data Restore Settings After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on the When this feature is selected it will remove personal data touchscreen the following settings will be available: including Bluetooth® devices and presets. To remove personal information, press the “Clear Personal Data”...
  • Page 326: Performance Pages - If Equipped

    324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Performance Pages — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) Performance Pages is an application that provides a used in a controlled environment and within the display for performance indicators, as received from the limits of the law. The capabilities of the vehicle as Instrument Cluster, that will help you gain familiarity measured by the Performance Pages must never be with the capabilities of your vehicle in real-time.
  • Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 The following describes each feature and its operation: When Home is selected, the following options will be available: Home • A series of six images which can be selected by the user. • A left and right arrow to allow the user to scroll through vehicle images.
  • Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Timers When the Timers Page is selected you will be able to select from following “Tickets”: • Current Pressing the “Current” button displays a “real time” summary of performance timers. • Last Pressing the “Last” button displays the last recorded run of performance timers.
  • Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 • Save • With a USB jump drive installed, press the “USB” button to save to the jump drive. Pressing the “Save” button will let you save the last run. • With an SD Card installed, press the “SD Card” to save Any saved run over 10, will overwrite the last saved run for Uconnect®...
  • Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 0-60 MPH (0-100 km/h) • Brake Distance Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to Displays the distance it takes the vehicle to make a full 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h). stop.
  • Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 Gauges 1 When selected, this screen displays the following values: • Coolant Temperature Shows the actual coolant temperature. • Oil Pressure Shows the actual oil pressure. • Oil Temperature Shows the actual oil temperature. Performance Pages — Gauges 1...
  • Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Gauges 2 When selected, this screen displays the following values: • Battery Voltage Shows the actual battery voltage. • Intake Air Temperature Shows the actual intake air temperature. • Transmission Temperature (Automatic Transmission Only) Shows the actual transmission temperature. Performance Pages —...
  • Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 G-Force When G-Force is selected, the following features will be available: • Lateral G-Force Left and Right The lateral g-force measures the (sideways) left and right force of the vehicle. • Longitudinal G-Force Acceleration and Braking The longitudinal g-force measures the acceleration and braking force of the vehicle.
  • Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Vehicle Speed Engine Vehicle Speed measures the current speed of the vehicle in either mph or km/h, starting at 0 with no maximum value. • Steering Wheel Angle Steering Wheel Angle utilizes the steering angle sensor to measure the degree of the steering wheel relative to zero.
  • Page 335: Performance Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • Instantaneous Horsepower/Kilowatts controlled through the Uconnect® radio and may be ac- cessed by performing any of the following: Shows the instantaneous horsepower. • Pushing the Super Track Pack button on the instru- • Instantaneous Torque ment panel switch bank.
  • Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Launch Mode WARNING! Launch Mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be used on any public roadways. It is recommended that this feature be used in a controlled environment, and within the limits of the law.
  • Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 quarter mile and zero to sixty times are desired. The Drive Mode Set-Up system is not intended to compensate for lack of driver experience or familiarity with the race track. Use of this feature in low traction (cold, wet, gravel, etc.) conditions may results in excess wheel slip outside this systems control resulting in an aborted launch.
  • Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL touchscreen, the driver can configure their individual drive Default Mode modes and see how those configurations affect the perfor- mance of the vehicle. NOTE: Not all of the options listed in this manual are available on every vehicle, below is a chart with all available Drive Mode vehicle configurations.
  • Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 their Normal settings and cannot be changed. The Steer- Sport Mode ing assist may be configured to Normal, Sport, or Com- fort by pressing the corresponding buttons on the touch- screen. The Paddle Shifters may be enabled or disabled while in this mode.
  • Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Any of these four settings may be changed to the driver’s Possible Drive Mode configurations are listed below with preferences by pressing the buttons on the touchscreen. accompanying descriptions. The information contained Push the Sport button on the instrument panel switch in the list below can also be accessed from within the bank to put the vehicle in Sport Mode and activate these mode Set-Up menus.
  • Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 • Sport Engine/Trans Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen for improved throttle response and modified shifting for an enhanced driving experience. • Normal Press the “Norm” button on the touchscreen for a balance of throttle response, shift comfort and economy for normal driving.
  • Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • OFF Paddle Shifters Press the “OFF” button on the touchscreen to disable steering wheel Paddle Shifters. Traction Paddle Shifters • ON Press the “ON” button on the touchscreen to enable steering wheel Paddle Shifters. Traction Control...
  • Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 • SPORT Steering Press the “SPORT” button on the touchscreen to turn off traction control and reduce stability control. • NORMAL Press the “NORM” button on the touchscreen to provide full traction control and full stability control. Steering •...
  • Page 344: Uconnect® Radios - If Equipped

    342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Normal The Media hub also allows the use of an SD card. For further information, refer to the Uconnect® Supplement Manual. Press the “Norm” button on the touchscreen to provide greater steering feel, requiring greater steering effort. •...
  • Page 345: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 Located on the rear of the front center console are dual STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF USB “Charge Only” ports. EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches.
  • Page 346: Radio Operation

    344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a The button located in the center of the left-hand control push-button in the center and controls the volume and will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- mode of the sound system.
  • Page 347: Climate Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. This system can be operated through either the controls on the instrument panel or through the Uconnect® system dis- play.
  • Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons On Your Uconnect® Touchscreen Button Descriptions (Applies To Both The Buttons On Your Faceplate And The Buttons On Your Touchscreen) The buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the 1. MAX A/C Button Uconnect® system screen. Push and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is ON.
  • Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 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 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. Blower Control 7. Modes Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air forced through the climate system. There are seven comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, blower speeds available.
  • Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 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 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. Passenger Temperature Control Up Button 12. SYNC Provides the passenger with independent temperature Press the Sync button on the touchscreen to toggle the control. Push the button on the faceplate for warmer Sync feature On/Off. The Sync indicator is illuminated temperature settings or on the touchscreen, press and when this feature is enabled.
  • Page 353: Climate Control Functions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 14. Driver Temperature Control Down Button adjust the blower and airflow mode settings. Also, make sure to select only Panel, Bi-Level or Floor modes. Provides the passenger with independent temperature control. Push the button on the faceplate for cooler NOTE: temperature settings or on the touchscreen, press and •...
  • Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MAX A/C pressing the Recirculation control button. The recircula- tion indicator will illuminate when this button is selected. MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling perfor- Push the button a second time to turn off the Recircula- mance.
  • Page 355: Dual Zone Automatic Climate Controls With

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 Dual Zone Automatic Climate Controls With Buttons On The Touchscreen Touchscreen — If Equipped Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. Buttons On The Faceplate The buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect®...
  • Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Buttons On The 4. AUTO Operation Button Faceplate And Buttons On The 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 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 6. Rear Defrost Button CAUTION! (Continued) Press and release this button to turn on the rear window • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). window cleaners on the interior surface of the An indicator will illuminate when the rear window window.
  • Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 8. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button 10. Blower Control (Uconnect® 8.4 Radio Only) Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air Provides the passenger with independent temperature forced through the climate system. There are seven control.
  • Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 Button On The Touchscreen direction. There is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting from these outlets.
  • Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Mix Mode NOTE: In Sync mode, this button will also automatically adjust the passenger temperature setting at the same Air comes from the floor, defrost and side time. window demist outlets. This mode works best in cold or snowy conditions.
  • Page 361: Climate Control Functions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than Climate Control Functions expected, check the front of the A/C condenser (lo- A/C (Air Conditioning) cated in front of the radiator), for an accumulation of The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator dirt or insects.
  • Page 362: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)

    360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Recirculation Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Automatic Operation When outside air contains smoke, odors, or 1. Press the AUTO button on the faceplate or the AUTO high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, button on the touchscreen on the Automatic Tempera- you may wish to recirculate interior air by ture Control (ATC) Panel.
  • Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 NOTE: Manual Operation Override • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings. The system allows for manual selection of blower speed, air distribution mode, A/C status and recirculation con- The system automatically adjusts the temperature, trol.
  • Page 364: Operating Tips

    362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Winter Operation Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter months NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for is not recommended because it may cause window suggested control settings for various weather condi- fogging.
  • Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 Window Fogging Outside Air Intake Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they windshield and provide sufficient heating.
  • Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
  • Page 367: Uconnect® Voice Recognition Quick Tips

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 Uconnect® VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS Introducing Uconnect® Start using Uconnect® Voice Recognition with these helpful quick tips. It provides the key Voice Commands and tips you need to know to control your Uconnect® 5.0 or 8.4A/8.4AN system. Uconnect®...
  • Page 368: Get Started

    366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Get Started All you need to control your Uconnect® system with your voice are the buttons on your steering wheel. 1. Visit UconnectPhone.com to check mobile device and feature compatibility and to find phone pairing instructions.
  • Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you must first push either the VR or Phone button, wait until after the beep, then say your Voice Command. 5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts by pushing the VR or Phone button and saying a Voice Command from current category.
  • Page 370: Basic Voice Commands

    368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 371: Radio

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 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 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIP: At any time, if you are not sure of what to say or want to learn a Voice Command, press the VR button and say “Help.” The system will provide you with a list of commands. Uconnect®...
  • Page 373: Media

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 Media TIP: Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to see all of the music on your iPod® or USB device. Your Voice Uconnect® offers connections via USB, SD, Bluetooth® Command must match exactly how the artist, album, and auxiliary ports (If Equipped).
  • Page 374: Phone

    372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone Making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy with Uconnect®. When the Phonebook button is illumi- nated on your touchscreen, your system is ready. Check UconnectPhone.com for mobile phone compatibility and pairing instructions. Push the Phone button .
  • Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 TIP: When providing a Voice Command, push the Phone button and say “Call,” then pronounce the name exactly as it appears in your phone book. When a contact has multiple phone numbers, you can say “Call John Smith work.”...
  • Page 376: Voice Text Reply

    374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Voice Text Reply PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES Uconnect® will announce incoming text messages. Push Okay. Where are you? I will be <num- the Phone button and say Listen. (Must have com- ber> minutes Are you there Call me.
  • Page 377: Climate (8.4A/8.4An)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 Climate (8.4A/8.4AN) Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures hands- free and keep everyone comfortable while you keep moving ahead. (If vehicle is equipped with climate control.) Push the VR button . After the beep, say one of the following commands: •...
  • Page 378: Navigation (8.4A/8.4An)

    376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN) The Uconnect® navigation feature helps you save time and become more productive when you know exactly how to get to where you want to go. (Navigation is optional on the Uconnect® 8.4A system. See your dealer to activate navigation at any time.) 1.
  • Page 379: Uconnect® Access (8.4A/8.4An)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 Uconnect® Access (8.4A/8.4AN) Remote Door Lock/Unlock An included trial and/or subscription is required to take Stolen Vehicle Assistance advantage of the Uconnect® Access services in the next Remote Vehicle Start** section of this guide. To register with Uconnect® Access, Remote Horn and Lights press the Apps button on the 8.4-inch touchscreen to get started.
  • Page 380: Register (8.4A/8.4An)

    378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Register (8.4A/8.4AN) 1. Press the Apps button on the bottom of the 8.4-inch touchscreen. 2. If a pop-up message appears, press Register or go to the Favorite Apps menu and press Uconnect® Regis- tration. 3. Read through the registration instructions. Enter and confirm your personal email address.
  • Page 381: Mobile App (8.4A/8.4An)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 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® Access App. Once you have downloaded the 1.
  • Page 382: Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4An)

    380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN) TIP: • Not compatible with iPhone®. 1. To send a message, push the Phone button . After the beep, say the following command: “Send mes- • Messages are limited to 140 characters. sage to John Smith.”...
  • Page 383: Siriusxm Travel Link™ (8.4A/8.4An)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 5. Listen to the system prompts and after the beep, tell SiriusXM Travel Link™ (8.4A/8.4AN) Uconnect® the place or business that you’d like Need to find a gas station, view local movie listings, Uconnect® to find. check a sports score or the 5 - day weather forecast? TIP: Once you perform a search, you can reorganize the SiriusXM Travel Link™...
  • Page 384: Additional Information

    382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIP: Traffic alerts are not accessible with Voice Com- Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC. Android is a mand. trademark of Google Inc. SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. Yelp, Yelp logo, Yelp burst and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp.
  • Page 385 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock....395 STARTING PROCEDURES ....388 ▫...
  • Page 386 384 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Traction ......408 ▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..419 ▫...
  • Page 387 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 ▫ Tire Pressure ......438 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .453 ▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ....440 ▫...
  • Page 388 386 STARTING AND OPERATING FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF VEHICLE LOADING ....470 EQUIPPED ......464 ▫...
  • Page 389 STARTING AND OPERATING 387 ▫ Towing Requirements ....479 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ....485 ▫...
  • Page 390: Starting Procedures

    388 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if in a location accessible to children), and do not present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat leave the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with...
  • Page 391: Keyless Enter-N-Go

    STARTING AND OPERATING 389 Keyless Enter-N-Go™ CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- This feature allows the driver to oper- ing precautions are not observed: ate the ignition switch with the push • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL of a button, as long as the Remote into any forward gear when the engine is above Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
  • Page 392 390 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to shut off. The ignition switch position will remain in the engine starting, push the button again. the ACC position until the shift lever/gear selector is in PARK and the button is pushed twice to the OFF NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine position.
  • Page 393: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 391 ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C) Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of NEUTRAL Position) an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to an able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
  • Page 394 392 STARTING AND OPERATING Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE WARNING! (Continued) START/STOP Button) • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it If the engine fails to start after you have followed the started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- “Normal Starting”...
  • Page 395: After Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 393 After Starting WARNING! The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will Remember to disconnect the engine block heater decrease as the engine warms up. cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER —...
  • Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure seriously or fatally injured. Children should be those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is or the transmission gear selector.
  • Page 397: Key Ignition Park Interlock

    STARTING AND OPERATING 395 Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System CAUTION! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift • Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEU- Interlock system (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in PARK TRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle unless the brakes are applied.
  • Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING PARK, or to shift from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or RE- The electronically-controlled transmission provides a VERSE when the vehicle is stopped or moving at low precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are speeds (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock Sys- self-calibrating;...
  • Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 NOTE: If the shift lever cannot be moved to the PARK, PARK (P) REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position (when pushed for- This range supplements the parking brake by locking the ward) it is probably in the MANUAL (AutoStick, +/-) transmission.
  • Page 400 398 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, parking brake. Always apply the parking brake you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- running.
  • Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this lever.
  • Page 402 400 STARTING AND OPERATING REVERSE (R) CAUTION! This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause stop.
  • Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as forward (-) or rearward (+) while in the MANUAL when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi- (AutoStick) position will manually select the transmission tions, in hilly terrain or traveling into strong head winds), gear, and will display the current gear in the instrument use the AutoStick shift control (refer to AutoStick in this cluster as M1, M2, M3, etc.
  • Page 404 402 STARTING AND OPERATING In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission 5. Restart the engine. can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no following steps.
  • Page 405: Autostick

    STARTING AND OPERATING 403 AUTOSTICK in the MANUAL (M) position, tap the shift lever forward (-) (or tap the (-) shift paddle on the steering wheel, if AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature equipped) to downshift the transmission to the next providing manual shift control, giving you more control lower gear, or tap the lever rearward (+) (or tap the (+) of the vehicle.
  • Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up or down upshift automatically at redline in this mode, nor will when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver (using the downshifts be obtained if the accelerator pedal is shift lever, or the shift paddles [if equipped]), unless an pressed to the floor.
  • Page 407: Sport Mode - Without Performance Control

    STARTING AND OPERATING 405 • The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low WARNING! of a vehicle speed. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a • Holding the (-) paddle depressed (if equipped), or slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their holding the shift lever in the (-) position, will down- grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or shift the transmission to the lowest gear possible at the...
  • Page 408: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped

    406 STARTING AND OPERATING For vehicles equipped with Drive Modes, Refer to “Per- unlikely to occur. When specific road and environmental formance Control — If Equipped” within “Uconnect conditions require increased levels of road traction, the Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” vehicle automatically shifts into AWD mode.
  • Page 409: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

    STARTING AND OPERATING 407 NOTE: If the “SERVICE AWD SYSTEM” warning mes- DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES sage appears after engine start up, or during driving, it Acceleration means that the AWD system is not functioning properly Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- and that service is required.
  • Page 410: Starting And Operating Traction

    408 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction Your vehicle may be equipped with a Limited Slip Differential (LSD) that reduces, but does not eliminate, When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a the amount of wheel slip across a given axle for im- wedge of water to build up between the tire and road proved handling.
  • Page 411: Shallow Standing Water

    STARTING AND OPERATING 409 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) distances. Therefore, after driving through stand- your vehicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this ing water, drive slowly and lightly press on the warning may result in injuries that are serious or brake pedal several times to dry the brakes.
  • Page 412: Electric Power Steering

    410 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRIC POWER STEERING CAUTION! (Continued) The electric power steering system will give you good • Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability through standing water. This will minimize wave in tight spaces.
  • Page 413: Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L Engine Only - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 411 NOTE: WARNING! • Even if the power steering assistance is no longer Continued operation with reduced assist could pose operational, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be Under these conditions there will be a substantial obtained as soon as possible.
  • Page 414: Parking Brake

    412 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the shift lever/gear selector in the PARK position. The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the park brake, firmly press the park brake pedal fully.
  • Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will parking brake. Always apply the parking brake flash.
  • Page 416: Brake System

    414 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the in a location accessible to children), and do not parking brake released, a brake system malfunction leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with is indicated.
  • Page 417: Electronic Brake Control System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 415 In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM example, repeated brake applications with the engine Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic OFF) the brakes will still function. The effort required to brake control system that include Anti-Lock Brake System brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist System...
  • Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING • The clicking sound of solenoid valves. The Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) prevents the rear wheels from over-braking and provides greater control • Brake pedal pulsations. of available braking forces applied to the rear axle. •...
  • Page 419: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 417 All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and WARNING! (Continued) type and tires must be properly inflated to produce • Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish accurate signals for the computer. their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. Traction Control System (TCS) Pumping makes the stopping distance longer.
  • Page 420: Brake Assist System (Bas)

    418 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! This system complements the ABS by optimizing the The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics vehicle braking capability during emergency brake ma- from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the neuvers.
  • Page 421: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 419 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) WARNING! This system enhances directional control and stability of The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESC vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the corrects for oversteering and understeering the vehicle vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel.
  • Page 422 420 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Operating Modes The “ESC Off” switch is located on the switch bank in the center of the instrument panel. To enter the “Partial Off” The ESC system has two or three available operating mode, momentarily push the “ESC Off” switch and the modes: ESC off indicator light will illuminate.
  • Page 423 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 NOTE: Full Off — If Equipped • To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use snow chains, or when starting off in deep snow, sand, only and should not be used on any public roadways. In or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial this mode, all TCS and ESC stability features are turned Off”...
  • Page 424: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)

    422 STARTING AND OPERATING The system will release brake pressure in proportion to WARNING! the amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in the intended direction of travel. In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine torque reduction and stability features are disabled.
  • Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) brake pedal is released, there may not be enough There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded brake pressure to hold the vehicle and trailer on a vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, when the system hill and this could cause a collision with another will not activate and slight rolling may occur.
  • Page 426: Ready Alert Braking

    424 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA Off Rain Brake Support If you wish to turn off the HSA system, it can be done in Rain Brake Support may improve braking performance the Uconnect® Settings. Refer to Uconnect® Settings in in wet conditions. It will periodically apply a small Understanding Your Instrument Panel for further infor- amount of brake pressure to remove any water buildup mation.
  • Page 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator NOTE: Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a • Each time the ignition is cycled ON, the ESC system malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this will be ON even if it was cycled off previously.
  • Page 428: Synchronizing Esc

    426 STARTING AND OPERATING Synchronizing ESC TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings If the power supply is interrupted (battery disconnected discharged), “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” may illuminate with the engine running. If this should occur, turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right.
  • Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. ing the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16. design standards.
  • Page 430 428 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
  • Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT 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 432: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    430 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Load Identification: Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire: • XL = Extra load (or reinforced) tire, or • LL = Light load tire or •...
  • Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 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 434: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    432 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours.
  • Page 435: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    STARTING AND OPERATING 433 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 (B-Pillar) Example Tire Placard Location (Door)
  • Page 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING 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. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4.
  • Page 437 STARTING AND OPERATING 435 NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- axles must not be exceeded. For further information on pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to XXX kg”...
  • Page 438 436 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo vehicle with varying seating configurations and num- being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not ber and size of occupants. This table is for illustration safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating capacity calculated in step 4.
  • Page 439 STARTING AND OPERATING 437...
  • Page 440: Tires - General Information

    438 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
  • Page 441 STARTING AND OPERATING 439 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 442: Tire Inflation Pressures

    440 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressures Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressure”. Cold tire inflation pressure The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not driver’s side B-Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than door.
  • Page 443: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation

    STARTING AND OPERATING 441 inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), WARNING! which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous. The added strain on your Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) tires could cause them to fail.
  • Page 444: Tire Types

    442 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Repair Tire Types If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it All Season Tires — If Equipped meets the following criteria: All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring, • The tire has not been driven on when flat. Summer, Fall and Winter).
  • Page 445 STARTING AND OPERATING 443 Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or If you need snow tires, select tires mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use equivalent in size and type to the origi- Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may nal equipment tires.
  • Page 446: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped

    444 STARTING AND OPERATING While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at full and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the run flat poorer than that of non-studded tires.
  • Page 447 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And T, S = Temporary Spare Tire Wheel — If Equipped Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equip- Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled wheel equivalent in look and function to the original on your vehicle at the first opportunity.
  • Page 448 446 STARTING AND OPERATING Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) The limited-use spare tire is for temporary emergency replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which use only. This tire is identified by a label located on the apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result in limited-use spare wheel.
  • Page 449: Tire Spinning

    STARTING AND OPERATING 447 Tire Spinning WARNING! When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- handling.
  • Page 450: Tread Wear Indicators

    448 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires becomes a 1/16 of an inch (2 mm). When the tread is to help you in determining when your tires should be worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
  • Page 451: Replacement Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 449 • Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or Replacement Tires higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many tread life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle main- characteristics.
  • Page 452 450 STARTING AND OPERATING It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two WARNING! (Continued) rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict- affect your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a able handling and stress to steering and suspen- wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match sion components.
  • Page 453: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 451 • Due to limited clearance, use reduced size snow chains CAUTION! or traction devices with a maximum projection of 6 mm beyond the tire profile on either P235/55R18 99V Replacing original tires with tires of a different size or P225/60R18 99H tires.
  • Page 454: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    452 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross” shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at does not apply to some directional tires that must not be different loads and perform different steering, driving, reversed.
  • Page 455: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 453 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the limit for any reason, including low temperature effects driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- and natural pressure loss through the tire.
  • Page 456 454 STARTING AND OPERATING For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! (Continued) cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure warning have been established for the tire size of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F equipped on your vehicle.
  • Page 457: Premium System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 455 • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- NOTE: nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure gauge, even if under-inflation has not reached the level or condition.
  • Page 458 456 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS consists of the following components: • Receiver module, • Four TPM sensors, • Various TPMS messages, which display in the Driver Information Display (DID), and • TPM Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The “TPM Telltale Light”...
  • Page 459 STARTING AND OPERATING 457 Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible and If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, inflate all of the tires with a low pressure condition (those providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault shown in a different color in the DID graphic) to the no longer exists, the “TPM Telltale Light”...
  • Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING The DID will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM sound. In addition, the graphic in the DID will still message for a minimum of five seconds when a system display the low pressure values in a different color and fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is the Inflate Tire to XX message.
  • Page 461: General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 459 “TPM Telltale Light” will turn OFF and the graphic in FUEL REQUIREMENTS the DID will display a new pressure value instead of 3.6L Engine — If Equipped dashes (- -), as long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four active This engine is designed to meet all emis- road tires.
  • Page 462: L Engine - If Equipped

    460 STARTING AND OPERATING Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard than 87 can cause engine failure and may void or not be starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experience these covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before consid- Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard ering service for the vehicle.
  • Page 463: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends

    STARTING AND OPERATING 461 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso- genates such as ethanol. line containing up to 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the New Vehicle Lim- CAUTION! ited Warranty.
  • Page 464: Mmt In Gasoline

    462 STARTING AND OPERATING MMT In Gasoline Materials Added To Fuel Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) All gasoline sold in the United States is required to is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline detergents or other additives is not needed under normal blended with MMT provides no performance advantage conditions and they would result in additional cost.
  • Page 465: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    STARTING AND OPERATING 463 Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition WARNING! malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to over- Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. heat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or some Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or monoxide poisoning:...
  • Page 466: E-85 General Information

    464 STARTING AND OPERATING FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF Ethanol Fuel (E-85) EQUIPPED E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve- WARNING! hicles only.
  • Page 467: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles

    STARTING AND OPERATING 465 • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully For best results, avoid fueling patterns alternating between E-85 and unleaded gasoline. compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be When switching fuel types: caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline •...
  • Page 468: Starting

    466 STARTING AND OPERATING Starting Replacement Parts The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use All fuel and engine components in your Flexible Fuel when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the Vehicle (FFV) are designed to be compatible with ethanol. range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), an increase in the time Ethanol compatible service components are required.
  • Page 469: Adding Fuel

    STARTING AND OPERATING 467 ADDING FUEL 1. Push the fuel filler door release switch (located in the driver’s door map pocket). Fuel Filler Door NOTE: In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the fuel door to break the ice buildup and re-release the fuel Fuel Filler Door Release Switch door using the inside release button.
  • Page 470 468 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system. 4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refuel- ing.
  • Page 471: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release

    STARTING AND OPERATING 469 Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release WARNING! If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the filler door emergency release. vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is 1.
  • Page 472: Vehicle Loading

    470 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Pull the release cable. VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on the “Vehicle Certification Label”. This information should be used for passenger and luggage loading as indicated. Do not exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
  • Page 473: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 471 • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear WARNING! • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is • Type of Vehicle important that you do not exceed the maximum front • Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) or rear GAWR.
  • Page 474: Loading

    472 STARTING AND OPERATING Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle NOTE: separately. It is important that you distribute the load • Refer to the “Vehicle Certification Label” affixed to the evenly over the front and rear axles. rear of the driver’s door for your vehicle’s GVWR and Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and GAWRs.
  • Page 475: Common Towing Definitions

    STARTING AND OPERATING 473 Common Towing Definitions The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight The following trailer towing related definitions will assist of the trailer must be supported by the scale. you in understanding the following information: Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
  • Page 476 474 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Sway Control 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. A dangerous driving condition that typically provides adjustable friction associated with can result if either rating is exceeded.
  • Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used system may reduce handling, stability, braking for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the performance, and could result in a collision.
  • Page 478: Trailer Hitch Classification

    476 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max.
  • Page 479: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 477 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Max. GTW (Gross Max. Tongue Weight (See Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Trailer Weight) Note) 3.6L Automatic 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
  • Page 480 478 STARTING AND OPERATING rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side Consider the following items when computing the which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer. weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of •...
  • Page 481: Towing Requirements

    STARTING AND OPERATING 479 Towing Requirements WARNING! (Continued) To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not train components the following guidelines are recom- overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can mended: cause a loss of control, poor performance, or dam- age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering,...
  • Page 482 480 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Total weight must be distributed between the tow • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles vehicle and the trailer such that the following four (805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle ratings are not exceeded: or other parts could be damaged.
  • Page 483 STARTING AND OPERATING 481 “Tires – General Information” in “Starting And Oper- Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes ating” for information on tire pressures and for proper • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or tire inflation procedures. vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. •...
  • Page 484 482 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring WARNING! Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for hydraulic brake lines.
  • Page 485 STARTING AND OPERATING 483 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 486: Towing Tips

    484 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped • Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from •...
  • Page 487: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 485 • To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND driving at high RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as neces- MOTORHOME, ETC.) sary to avoid extended driving at high RPM. Return to Two-Wheel Drive And All-Wheel Drive a higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and road Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, conditions allow.
  • Page 489 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...489 TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..501 ▫ Tire Service Kit Storage ....502 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
  • Page 490 488 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models ..523 MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION ..... . .518 ▫...
  • Page 491: Hazard Warning Flashers

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 489 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel, below the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
  • Page 492: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications

    490 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS CAUTION! Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure Driving with a hot cooling system could damage that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,” time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the pull over and stop the vehicle.
  • Page 493 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 491 Wheel Mounting Surface Torque Patterns Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each WARNING! nut/bolt has been tightened twice. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated been lowered.
  • Page 494: Jacking And Tire Changing

    492 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for WARNING! changing tires only. The jack should not be used to • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the lift the vehicle for service purposes.
  • Page 495 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 493 Opening The Access Panel Spare Tire Fastener 3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire. 4. Remove the spare tire. 5. Remove the fastener securing the jack.
  • Page 496: Preparations For Jacking

    494 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
  • Page 497: Jacking And Changing A Tire

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 495 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. Jacking And Changing A Tire 3. Set the parking brake. WARNING! 4. Place the shift lever/gear selector into PARK. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to 5. Turn OFF the ignition. help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: 6.
  • Page 498 496 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • 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 you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
  • Page 499 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 497 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench. 2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center cap covers the lug nuts, use the lug wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle. 3.
  • Page 500 498 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If the vehicle is too low for jack placement, slide the jack on its side and rotate it up into position. Rear Jacking Location 5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire.
  • Page 501 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 499 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and tire. 7.
  • Page 502 500 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: 9. 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. 10.
  • Page 503: Road Tire Installation

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 501 Road Tire Installation 5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. seated against the wheel.
  • Page 504: Tire Service Kit Storage

    502 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Tire Service Kit Storage Tire Service Kit Components And Operation The Tire Service Kit is located in the trunk. Tire Service Kit Components 1 — Sealant Bottle 5 — Mode Select Knob Tire Service Kit Location 2 —...
  • Page 505: Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 503 Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Using The Power Button Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the following Push and release the Power Button (4) once to symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode. turn On the Tire Service Kit.
  • Page 506 504 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES from the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded. • For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the Tire Service Kit.
  • Page 507 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 505 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Keep Tire Service Kit away from open flames or • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the heat source. vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the •...
  • Page 508: Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit

    506 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES on the ground. This will provide the best positioning WARNING! (Continued) of the kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated • Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains latex. In tire and running the air pump. Move the vehicle as case of an allergic reaction or rash, consult a phy- necessary to place the valve stem in this position sician immediately.
  • Page 509 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 507 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw NOTE: Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) onto the tire. valve stem.
  • Page 510 508 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode and If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) the pump is operating, air will dispense from the Air pressure within 15 minutes: Pump Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6).
  • Page 511 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 509 3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the (D) Drive Vehicle: valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, the hose, and place the Tire Service Kit in the vehicle drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure storage location.
  • Page 512 510 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (E) After Driving: If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher: Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “Whenever You Stop 1. Push the Power Button (4) to turn on Tire Service Kit to Use Tire Service Kit”...
  • Page 513 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 511 5. Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the instrument 4. Clean any remaining sealant from the Tire Service Kit panel after the tire has been repaired. housing. 6. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) 5.
  • Page 514: Jump-Starting Procedures

    512 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 515 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 513 WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact.
  • Page 516: Jump-Starting Procedure

    514 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park CAUTION! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
  • Page 517 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 515 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper Disconnecting The Jumper Cables cable to the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with 1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable the discharged battery.
  • Page 518: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    516 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will CAUTION! maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the engine. Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not NOTE: Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
  • Page 519 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 517 NOTE: Push the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic WARNING! Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Off mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- Control”...
  • Page 520 518 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED 2. Remove the console storage bin. TRANSMISSION WARNING! Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake, before activating the Manual Park Release. Activating the Manual Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by the parking brake or by proper connection to a tow vehicle.
  • Page 521 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 519 5. Insert the screwdriver into the slot in the center of the 6. While holding the locking tab in the disengaged lever, and disengage the lever locking tab by pushing position, pull the tether strap to rotate the lever up and it to the right.
  • Page 522 520 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES To Reset The Manual Park Release: 3. Pull up gently on the tether strap to confirm that the lever is locked in its stowed position. 1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the rear side) rearward (away from the lever) to unlatch the lever.
  • Page 523 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 521 Towing Condi- Wheels OFF RWD MODELS AWD MODELS tion The Ground Wheel Lift or Front NOT RECOMMENDED (but, if NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow used, same limitations as above) Rear NOT RECOMMENDED NOT RECOMMENDED, but, if used: •...
  • Page 524 522 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the transmission and drivetrain are operable, AWD CAUTION! models can also be towed with the ignition in the • DO NOT use sling-type equipment when towing. ON/RUN position, the transmission in NEUTRAL (not in PARK!), and the rear wheels OFF the ground with no Vehicle damage may occur.
  • Page 525 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 523 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam- If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- age from improper towing is not covered under the sion is operable, this vehicle may be flat towed (with all...
  • Page 527 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....537 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..527 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ....537 ENGINE COMPARTMENT —...
  • Page 528 526 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Automatic Transmission ....555 ▫ Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn Lamp — Models With High Intensity Discharge ▫ All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped ..557 Headlamps (HID) .
  • Page 529: Engine Compartment - 3.6L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 527 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Fill 3 —...
  • Page 530: Engine Compartment - 5.7L

    528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 5 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 —...
  • Page 531: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 529 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 emissions control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
  • Page 532 530 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE For states that require an Inspection and Mainte- NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction start this test over. Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not 2.
  • Page 533: Replacement Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 531 If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your DEALER SERVICE authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service you may need to do nothing more than drive your operations in an expert manner.
  • Page 534: Maintenance Procedures

    532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids services determined by the engineers who designed your that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle.
  • Page 535: Engine Oil

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 533 Engine Oil Checking Oil Level — 5.7L Engine To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must Checking Oil Level — 3.6L Engine be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
  • Page 536 534 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa- This symbol means that the oil has tion.
  • Page 537 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 535 Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engine Engine Oil Viscosity — 5.7L Engine MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to FCA US MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil or equivalent such as Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®, Shell Pennzoil®...
  • Page 538: Engine Oil Filter

    536 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Synthetic Engine Oils environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service station or governmental agency for advice on how and You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- your area.
  • Page 539: Engine Air Cleaner Filter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 537 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters maintenance intervals. varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR® engine air WARNING! cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom- mended.
  • Page 540 538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- diately with large amounts of water. • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output greater than 12 Volts.
  • Page 541: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 539 Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • It is essential when replacing the cables on the should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer battery that the positive cable is attached to the at the start of each warm season.
  • Page 542 540 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- WARNING! (Continued) ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant service be performed by authorized dealer or other under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
  • Page 543: A/C Air Filter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 541 A/C Air Filter The filter is located in the fresh air inlet under the hood, behind a removable panel in the cowl on the passenger side of the vehicle, next to the windshield wipers. When installing a new filter, ensure its proper orientation. 1.
  • Page 544 542 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Filter Access Cover A/C Air Filter 3. Remove the used filter. 5. Close the filter access cover. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper 4. Install the new filter with arrows pointing in the maintenance intervals. direction of airflow, which is toward the rear of the vehicle (text and arrows on the filter will indicate this).
  • Page 545: Body Lubrication

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543 Body Lubrication Windshield Wiper Blades Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should mild nonabrasive cleaner.
  • Page 546: Adding Washer Fluid

    544 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Washer Fluid WARNING! The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the Commercially available windshield washer solvents front of the engine compartment. Be sure to check the are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care fluid level at regular intervals.
  • Page 547 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 545 into the passenger compartment. In addition, have the CAUTION! exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the WARNING! effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control device and may seriously reduce engine perfor-...
  • Page 548 546 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- age: portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in damage.
  • Page 549: Cooling System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 547 Cooling System Coolant Checks Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 WARNING! months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, the • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with connect the fan motor lead or cycle the ignition fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) by an...
  • Page 550 548 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti- Selection Of Coolant freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE “Maintaining Your Vehicle”...
  • Page 551 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 549 (240,000 km) before replacement. To prevent reducing this CAUTION! (Continued) extended maintenance period, it is important that you use OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au- the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conforming to thorized dealer as soon as possible. MS.90032) throughout the life of your vehicle.
  • Page 552 550 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- • Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recom- ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant mended and can result in cooling system damage. If (antifreeze) solution.
  • Page 553 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 551 Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant WARNING! Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is • Do not open hot engine cooling system. Never add a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is with your local authorities to determine the disposal overheated.
  • Page 554 552 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no If an examination of your engine compartment shows no need to remove the radiator/coolant pressure cap unless evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be checking for engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or safely driven.
  • Page 555: Brake System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 553 • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow Brake System hoses are not kinked or obstructed. In order to assure brake system performance, all brake • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is system components should be inspected periodically.
  • Page 556 554 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main- Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately taining Your Vehicle” for further information. if the brake system warning light indicates system fail- ure.
  • Page 557: Automatic Transmission

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 555 Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed WARNING! (Continued) container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake moisture. fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the Automatic Transmission air resulting in a lower boiling point.
  • Page 558 556 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter nents.
  • Page 559: All Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 557 All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped CAUTION! The all wheel drive system consists of a transfer case and If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- front differential. The exterior surface of these compo- rized dealer immediately.
  • Page 560: Rear Axle

    558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Changes Change Axle Fluid Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. maintenance intervals. Rear Axle Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion required.
  • Page 561 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 559 The following maintenance recommendations will enable Washing you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- resistance built into your vehicle. hicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with What Causes Corrosion? clear water.
  • Page 562 560 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar CAUTION! cause that destroys the paint and protective coating, • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of such as steel wool or scouring powder that will the owner.
  • Page 563 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 561 Wheel And Wheel Trim Care CAUTION! All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and Avoid products or automatic car washes that use chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly using acidic solutions or strong alkaline additives or harsh mild (neutral Ph) soap and water to maintain their luster brushes.
  • Page 564 562 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE or Black Satin Chrome Wheels. They will permanently Dark Vapor Or Black Satin Chrome Wheels damage this finish and such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. CAUTION! If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor or Black CAUTION! Satin Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush,...
  • Page 565 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 563 Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Interior Care Equipped Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- carpeting. ner: Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. •...
  • Page 566 564 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton Many are potentially flammable, and if used in based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as closed areas they may cause respiratory harm. damage to the seat may result.
  • Page 567 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 565 Glass Surfaces 1. Clean with a wet soft cloth. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a with MOPAR®...
  • Page 568: Fuses

    566 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES WARNING! WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap- periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. propriate replacement fuse with the same amp Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.
  • Page 569: Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses)

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 567 WARNING! (Continued) • If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air bag system, braking system), power unit systems (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system blows, contact an authorized dealer. Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses) The Front Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment.
  • Page 570 568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may allow water to get into the power distribution result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If center and possibly result in an electrical system failure.
  • Page 571 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 569 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – – Fuse – Spare 20 Amp Blue – Police Ignition Run / ACC # 2 – 20 Amp Yellow All-Wheel Drive Module – If Equipped – 10 Amp Red Security – If Equipped / Under hood Lamp – Police –...
  • Page 572 570 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 40 Amp Green / 20 – Engine Cooling Pump (6.2L Supercharged) / Police Amp Blue – Police Bat Feed # 3 – If Equipped 20 Amp Blue – Police Bat Feed # 1 – If Equipped 20 Amp Blue –...
  • Page 573 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 571 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Power Steering Module/AC Clutch Relay – 10 Amp Red AWD Module/Front Axle Disconnect (LX) / Adaptive Cruise (LA) – If Equipped – – Fuse – Spare – –...
  • Page 574: Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses)

    572 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses) There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center contains fuses and relays. Rear Power Distribution Center CAUTION! • When installing the power distribution center cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly Opening The Access Cover positioned and fully latched.
  • Page 575 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 573 CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may allow water to get into the power distribution result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If center and possibly result in an electrical system a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates failure.
  • Page 576 574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 40 Amp Green — Power Locks 30 Amp Pink — Driver Door Control Module 30 Amp Pink — Passenger Door Control Module — 20 Amp Yellow Dual USB Center Console Rear/Cigar Lighter IP – If Equipped 40 Amp Green —...
  • Page 577 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 20 Amp Yellow – Right Spot Lamp – Police Police Integrated Center Stack – LA 10 Amp Red – LA — 10 Amp Red Fuel Door/Diagnostic Port — 15 Amp Blue Integrated Center Stack –...
  • Page 578 576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 15 Amp Blue Ignition Switch/RF hub Module/Steering Column Lock-LX If Equipped — 10 Amp Red Steering Column Module/Clock/Spare – Police — 5 Amp Tan Battery Sensor — 15 Amp Blue Electronic Exhaust Valve –...
  • Page 579 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 15 Amp Blue Cluster / Rearview Mirror / Compass(LDLX)/ Humidity Sensor — — Fuse — Spare — 10 Amp Red Adaptive Front Lighting / Auto High BEAM / Day Time Running Lamps- If Equipped —...
  • Page 580 578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — — Fuse — Spare — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module (LD/LX) — 20 Amp Yellow Adjustable Pedals – Police — 5 Amp Tan Heated Washer Nozzles (LD) — 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter (LA) –...
  • Page 581: Vehicle Storage

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 VEHICLE STORAGE in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 possibility of compressor damage when the system is days, you may want to take these steps to protect your started again.
  • Page 582 580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Bulb Number Door Courtesy Shift Indicator Lamp JKLE14140 Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Optional Door Map Pocket/Cup Holder LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for replacement instructions. Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Low/High Beam Headlamp (Standard Halogen Bi...
  • Page 583: Bulb Replacement

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 Bulb Number Rear Stop/Turn Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Rear Side Marker LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Backup Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) License LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) BULB REPLACEMENT Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn Lamp —...
  • Page 584: Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn Lamp - Models With High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (Hid)

    582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn CAUTION! Lamp — Models With High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the HID Headlamps bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
  • Page 585: Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 NOTE: On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps, Backup Lamps when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to The Backup Lamps use LED sources that are not service- the lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after able separately.
  • Page 586: Fluid Capacities

    584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) All Engines 18.5 Gallons 69.9 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 3.6 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6 Liter Engine –...
  • Page 587: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 U.S. Metric 5.7 Liter Engine with Severe Duty II Cooling System – We recom- 15 Quarts 14.3 Liters mend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile Formula. * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component...
  • Page 588 586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs. Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane. Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 87 Octane Acceptable – 89 Octane Recommended. CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an •...
  • Page 589: Chassis

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, Or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission – 8-Speed 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.
  • Page 591 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....592 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .590...
  • Page 592 590 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The “Oil Change Required” message will be displayed in the DID and a single chime will sound, indicating that an Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change oil change is necessary. indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator scheduled maintenance.
  • Page 593 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 591 Severe Duty All Models Required Maintenance Intervals. Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This page for the required maintenance intervals. type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:...
  • Page 594 592 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary. Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel Drive Only).
  • Page 595 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 593 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. Replace spark plugs.** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
  • Page 596 594 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing.
  • Page 597 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 595 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 599 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .599 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
  • Page 600 598 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .605 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....605 ▫...
  • Page 601: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 599 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
  • Page 602: Fca Us Llc Customer Center

    600 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized FCA US LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
  • Page 603: In Mexico Contact

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 601 In Mexico Contact Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P.
  • Page 604: Warranty Information

    602 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The manufacturer will not stand behind any service WARNING! contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only), manufacturer’s service contract.
  • Page 605: Mopar® Parts

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 603 MOPAR® PARTS To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Adminis- available from an authorized dealer.
  • Page 606: Publication Order Forms

    604 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Diagnostic Procedure Manuals To order the following manuals, you may use either the Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix cepted.
  • Page 607: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 605 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1-800-890-4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled • 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:...
  • Page 608: Temperature Grades

    606 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The WARNING! grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on Vehicle Safety Standard No.
  • Page 609 INDEX 607 INDEX...
  • Page 610 608 INDEX About Your Brakes .....412, 414 Knee Impact Bolsters .....61 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
  • Page 611 INDEX 609 Alarm, Panic ......23 Autostick ......403 Alarm (Security Alarm) .
  • Page 612 610 INDEX Brake Assist System ..... . .418 Caps, Filler Brake Control System, Electronic ....415 Oil (Engine) .
  • Page 613 INDEX 611 Child Seat Installation .....90 Console, Floor ......243 How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .
  • Page 614 612 INDEX Customer Programmable Features ..284, 286 Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ..32 Data Recorder, Event ..... . .72 Door Locks .
  • Page 615 INDEX 613 Brake Assist System .....418 Compartment ..... . .527, 528 Traction Control System .
  • Page 616 614 INDEX Enhanced Accident Response Feature ... .68 Flexible Fuel Vehicles Entry System, Illuminated ....20 Cruising Range .
  • Page 617 INDEX 615 Fog Lights ......151, 255 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ..225, 231 Folding Rear Seat .
  • Page 618 616 INDEX Hazard Warning Flasher ....489 High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ..153 Headlights ......582 Hill Start Assist.
  • Page 619 INDEX 617 Introduction ......4 Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ... .22, 295, 316 iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .
  • Page 620 618 INDEX Light Bulbs ......98, 579 High Beam Indicator .....255 Lights .
  • Page 621 INDEX 619 Vanity Mirror ......118 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .255, 530 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..255 Manual, Service .
  • Page 622 620 INDEX Multi-Function Control Lever ....152 Synthetic ......536 Viscosity .
  • Page 623 INDEX 621 Pets........93 Programmable Features....284, 286 Placard, Tire and Loading Information .
  • Page 624 622 INDEX Reminder, Lights On ..... . .150 Remote Trunk Release..... . .42 Reminder, Seat Belt.
  • Page 625 INDEX 623 Seat Belt Pregnant Women ......54 Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...55 Pretensioners .
  • Page 626 624 INDEX SENTRY KEY Specifications FCC General Information ....17 Fuel (Gasoline) ......585 Key Programming .
  • Page 627 INDEX 625 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .343 Tires......98, 438, 605 Storage .
  • Page 628 626 INDEX Sizes ....... .428 Cooling System Tips .....485 Snow Tires .
  • Page 629 INDEX 627 Transporting Pets ......93 Uniform Tire Quality Grades ....605 Tread Wear Indicators .
  • Page 630 628 INDEX Washer Windows ....... .38 Adding Fluid ......544 Power .
  • Page 631 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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