Do you have a question about the COMPASS 2015 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Cody GrayHorse
March 8, 2025
What controls the headlights on a 2015 jeep compass four wheel drive
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Mr. Anderson
March 8, 2025
The headlights on a 2015 Jeep Compass four-wheel drive are controlled using the multifunction lever located on the left side of the steering column. The lever operates the headlights, passing lights, and fog lights. Additionally, the vehicle has a Lights-On Reminder chime if the headlights or parking lights are left on after the ignition is turned off and the driver’s door is opened.
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Cody GrayHorse
March 8, 2025
@Mr. Anderson why doesn't the right headlights come on on a 2015 jeep compass four by four 2.4 lite engine.
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Compass 2 0 1 5 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
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Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac- vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman- tion.
INTRODUCTION 5 control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by injury.
INTRODUCTION 7 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.
8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Arm The System ....19 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 ▫...
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ... .22 ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors ......34 ▫...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ..99 Vehicle ......102 SAFETY TIPS .
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has 1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These automatic transmission).
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tem- porarily in the ignition switch cylinder. If this occurs, place the shift lever in PARK, rotate the key clockwise slightly, and then remove the key as described above.
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locking Doors With A Key WARNING! (Continued) You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn dangerous for a number of reasons.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 SENTRY KEY® During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents unau- seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the thorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not compat- Always remove the Sentry Keys® from the vehicle ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems. and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting tended.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Customer Key Programming 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key® into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position If you have two valid Sentry Keys®, you can program within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime new Sentry Keys®...
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- by the party responsible for compliance could void the tem’s memory.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Arm The System Rearming The System If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get out disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the of the vehicle.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE once the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed (after 16 seconds), when you pull the door handle to exit, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, push the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate following steps: Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice 1.
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Pushing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter To Lock The Doors And Liftgate while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- Security Alarm.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the NOTE: Pushing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter following steps: while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security 1.
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the NOTE: Pushing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter following steps: while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security 1.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 NOTE: When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pushing two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure the PANIC button a second time, you may have to move not to damage the elastomer seal during removal. closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of the system.
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal halves together. distance, check for these two conditions: NOTE: If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, 1.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • Battery at an acceptable charge level NOTE: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic • RKE PANIC button not pushed transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. • System not disabled from previous remote start event •...
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28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle To Enter Remote Start Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped The following messages will display in the EVIC if the Push and release the REMOTE START button vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- turely:...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • The engine can be started two consecutive times (two To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The 15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, Vehicle the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN Push and release the REMOTE START button one time or position before you can repeat the start sequence for a allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Use the manual door lock knob to lock the doors from inside the vehicle. If the lock knob is down when the door is closed, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING! CAUTION! • For personal security and safety in the event of an An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
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32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Lock Doors — If Equipped The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled. When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). Auto Lock Doors Programming The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled as follows:...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 2. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch be- Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit tween LOCK and ON/RUN and then back to The doors will unlock automatically if: LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position •...
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Equipped/Personal Settings (Customer- NOTE: Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In- • If you do not hear the chime, it means that the system strument Panel” for further information. did not enter the programming mode and you will •...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. Child-Protection Door Lock Function Child-Protection Door Lock Location WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged.
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, NOTE: move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the • For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle window, and open the door with the outside door Information Center (EVIC), the power window handle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 WARNING! Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not let children play with power windows. Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. Occupants, particu- larly unattended children, can become entrapped by the windows while operating the power window switches.
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window controls on the rear passenger doors. To disable the window controls on the rear pas- senger doors, push the window LOCKOUT switch.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 LIFTGATE NOTE: The key that is used to start the vehicle is also used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate. To unlock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock and turn it to the right (manual lock models only).
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Although the liftgate has no inside release mechanism, Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. the liftgate trim panel includes an opening with a However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- snap-in cap that provides access to release the latch in ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when the event of an electrical system malfunction.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Important Safety Precautions restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. Older chil- dren who do not use child restraints or belt- Please pay close attention to the information in this positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled section.
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your Seat Belt Systems vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space on short trips.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System remain on until both outboard front seat belts are buck- (BeltAlert) led. The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when an outboard front passenger seat is unoccu- Driver And Passenger BeltAlert (If Equipped) pied.
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44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Change Of Status NOTE: If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with out- If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if board front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled the equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until unbuckles their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling,...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat severe injuries in a collision.
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46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of • A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you injury in a collision. The seat belt forces won’t be at properly.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front WARNING! (Continued) seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect equipped with a rear seat).
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48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 6. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the 1. Remove the mini-latch and regular latch from its buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract to its stowed position in the right rear side trim panel. stowed position.
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50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt Connecting Mini-Latch To Buckle...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Rear Center Seat Belt Buckled Detaching Mini-Latch And Buckle 2. Grasp the mini-latch plate and pull the seat belt over the seat. 3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the right head restraint.
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52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the 9. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the mini-latch plate into the mini-buckle until you hear a buckle.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. WARNING! (Continued) The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of • When reattaching the mini-latch plate and mini- the latch plate. buckle, ensure the seat belt webbing is not twisted.
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54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 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.
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56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- manual for further information. The table below defines straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten- the type of feature for each seating position. sioners are single use items.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 If the passenger seating position is equipped with an WARNING! ALR and is being used for normal usage, only pull the • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of seat belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate an air bag.
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58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! (Continued) Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it • Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) who are using booster seats.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed.
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60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. WARNING! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Review Table Below A — Downward Movement B — Rearward Movement C — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half.
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Air Bag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components: • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Air Bag Warning Light • Steering Wheel and Column •...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 • 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 belt restraint systems.
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64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as WARNING! determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument which may receive information from the front impact sensors or other system components.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more • No objects should be placed over or near the air severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel, with your seat belt to restrain you properly.
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66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE On the other hand, depending on the type and location of The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a way as the air bags inflate to their full size.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 WARNING! • Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee impact bolsters in any way. • Do not mount any accessories to the knee impact bolsters such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios, etc.
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68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the out- 2. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains board side of the seatback’s trim cover. The inflating SAB (SABICs): Located above the side windows. The trim deploys through the seat seam into the space between the covering the SABICs is labeled “SRS AIRBAG”...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 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.
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70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all side collisions, WARNING! (Continued) including some collisions at certain angles, or some side • Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead to collisions that do not impact the area of the passenger more severe injuries in a collision.
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72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE faster-developing event may deploy the seat belt preten- deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to fric- sioners as well as the SABs and SABICs on both sides of tion rope burns or those you might get sliding along a the vehicle.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 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.
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74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized WARNING! dealer service the air bag system immediately. Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- • The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is to protect you in a collision.
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76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may • Modifications to any part of the air bag system not function properly if modifications are made.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 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;...
78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 • http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/ NOTE: safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm • For additional information, refer www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–732–8243. Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information: Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Recommended Type Of Child Restraint...
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80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child Size, Height, Weight Or Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Larger Children Children who have out-grown Belt Positioning Booster Seat and their forward-facing child restraint, the vehicle seat belt, seated in the but are too small to properly fit rear seat of the vehicle the vehicle’s seat belt...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 highest weight or height allowed by their convertible their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should child seat. remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height WARNING! allowed by the child seat.
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82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in • Improper installation can lead to failure of an the vehicle with the seat belt or LATCH anchor- infant or child restraint.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front WARNING! of the vehicle seat – while they are still sitting all the way back? Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back.
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84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
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86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 LATCH POSITION TABLE 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 combined weight of the child and the the LATCH anchorage system to attach child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
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88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH POSITION TABLE Can two child restraints be attached us- Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with ing a common lower LATCH anchorage? two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Locating LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
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90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating Tether Anchorages LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. There are tether strap anchorages behind each Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower rear seating position located on the back of the anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the seat.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint WARNING! If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat than one child restraint.
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92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt: restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- When using the LATCH attaching system to install a ing position.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat WARNING! Belt • Improper installation of a child restraint to the The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor straint.
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94 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...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 LAP/SHOULDER BELT SYSTEMS What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using the seat weight + weight of the child re- Child Restraint belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up to straint) for using the Tether Anchor the recommended weight limit of the child re- with the seat belt to attach a for-...
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96 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.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by WARNING! (Continued) pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt section “Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) (LATCH) Restraint System”...
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98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. increased head motion and possible injury to the Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result. vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Exhaust Gas WARNING! (Continued) • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the WARNING! engine running, adjust your heating or cooling Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the Vehicle light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Seat Belts Defroster Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- been removed for cleaning.
104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for proper closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — MIRRORS ......110 If Equipped .
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106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Folding Rear Seat .....161 VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED ..145 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ▫ Map/Reading Lights ....169 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ....176 ▫...
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108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ..190 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED..196 ▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ....191 CUPHOLDERS.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ....206 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ..208 ▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ... . .206 ▫...
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of vehicle).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pushing the button at the base of the mirror. A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirror — Driver Side WARNING! (Continued) Adjust the flat outside mirror so you can just see the side vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror. of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the Some vehicles will not have a convex passenger side vehicle with your head close to the door glass.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Power Mirrors To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the left or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wand The power mirror control is located on the driver’s door in the direction you want the mirror to move. trim panel.
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped To use the vanity mirror, rotate the sun visor down and The sun visors may be extended out to provide more swing the mirror cover upward.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 For Uconnect® customer support: Phone allows up to seven mobile phones to be linked to the system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can • U.S. residents - visit UconnectPhone.com or call 1-877- be used with the system at a time.
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE access the system. When you push the button you will The radio display will be used for visual prompts from hear the word Uconnect® followed by a BEEP. The the Uconnect® Phone such as “CELL” or caller ID on beep is your signal to give a command.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 • For each feature explanation in this section, only the To activate the Uconnect® Phone, simply push the Phone compound form of the voice command is given. You button and follow the audible prompts for direc- can also break the commands into parts and say each tions.
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118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The following are general phone to Uconnect® Phone For identification purposes, you will be prompted to give pairing instructions: the Uconnect® Phone a name for your mobile phone. Each mobile phone that is paired should be given a 1.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • The system will prompt you to say the name of the Dial By Saying A Number person you want to call. • Push the Phone button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
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120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To add names to the Uconnect® phonebook using Voice After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- Commands: book, you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the 1.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 • Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile Book Access Profile may support this feature. See Uconnect® website for supported phones. phone is accessible. • To call a name from the Uconnect® Phonebook or •...
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122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry entry that you wish to edit. NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, when the vehicle is not in motion.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 4. After you enter the name, the Uconnect® Phone will 3. After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, deleted. work, mobile, other, or all. Say the designation you NOTE: wish to delete.
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. To call one of the names in the list, push the Voice Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Command button during the playing of the Currently In Progress desired name, and say “Call.” When you receive a call on your mobile phone, the Uconnect®...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • Push the Phone button to place the current call on Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold hold and answer the incoming call. To put a call on hold: NOTE: The Uconnect® Phone compatible phones in the 1.
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126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Conference Call Call Termination When two calls are in progress (one active and one on To end a call in progress: hold): 1. Momentarily push the Phone button. 1. Push and hold the Phone button until you hear a •...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • The Uconnect® Phone will call the last number that 2. After the ignition is cycled to OFF, a call can continue was dialed from your mobile phone. on the Uconnect® Phone for a certain duration, after which the call is automatically transferred from the NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the Uconnect®...
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128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language. “Emergency” and the Uconnect® Phone will instruct the paired mobile phone to call the emergency number.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 NOTE: You should program the desired Towing Assis- WARNING! tance phone number using the Voice Command system. To do this, push the Phone button and say “Setup,” To use your Uconnect® Phone System in an emer- followed by “Towing Assistance.”...
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130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Working With Automated Systems used for navigating through an automated customer service center menu structure, and to leave a number This method is used in instances where one generally has on a pager. to push numbers on the mobile phone keypad while navigating through an automated telephone system.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time 2. After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say out settings that are too short and may not allow the one of the following: use of this feature.
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Following the beep, say “Mute.” dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth® mobile phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s To un-mute the Uconnect® Phone: audio system. The Uconnect® Phone will work the same •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • The Uconnect® Phone will play the phone names of all Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority. To “Select” or “Delete” a paired phone Your mobile phone can be paired with many different being announced, push the Voice Command but-...
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The selected phone will be used for the next phone Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® call. If the selected phone is not available, the Phone Uconnect® Phone will return to using the highest Uconnect®...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • This will delete all phone pairing, phone book en- You can either push the Uconnect® Phone button to restore the factory setting or repeat the words and tries, and other settings in all language modes. The phrases when prompted by the Uconnect®...
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136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is Performance is maximized under: not in motion is recommended. • Low-to-medium blower setting • It is not recommended to store similar sounding names •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Far End Audio Performance Recent Calls Audio quality is maximized under: If your phone supports “Automatic Phonebook Down- load,” Uconnect® Phone can list your Outgoing, Incom- • Low-To-Medium Blower Setting ing and Missed Calls. •...
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138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Uconnect® Phone will play the new text message for List of Preset Messages: you. 1. Yes. After reading a message, you can “Reply” or “Forward” 2. No. the message using Uconnect® Phone. 3.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 13. I’ll be late. To turn Voice Text Reply incoming announcement on or off using Voice Command: 14. Are you there yet? 1. Push the Phone button. 15. Where are we meeting? 2. After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say 16.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
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144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) home redial language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 General Information VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Command System Operation RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: The Uconnect®...
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146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pushing the Voice Command button while the WARNING! system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can Any voice commanded system should be used only add or change commands.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 To hear the first available Menu, push the Voice Com- Main Menu mand button and say “Help” or “Main Menu.” Start a dialogue by pushing the Voice Command button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to Commands the main menu.
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148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Radio AM • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Disc Mode Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc.” In this mode, you To switch to Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) mode, say may say the following commands: “Bluetooth Streaming.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
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150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Switch to system setup” – “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Main menu setup” – “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Switch to setup” • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — During the playback you may push the Voice Com- In this mode, you may say the following commands: mand...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Voice Training SEATS For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect® vehicle. Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. WARNING! 1.
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats — If Equipped WARNING! Some models may be equipped with a power driver’s • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. seat. The power seat switch is located on the outboard Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of side of the seat near the floor.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Heated Seats — If Equipped The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. On some models, the front driver and passenger seats Push the seat switch forward or rearward. The seat will may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions move in the direction of the switch.
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the dis- WARNING! (Continued) play will change from HI to LO, indicating the change. • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that When the LO-level heating is selected, the system auto- insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped Manual Lumbar — If Equipped The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using The lumbar adjustment handle is located on the inboard a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. Pull or outboard side of the seatback.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Driver’s Seatback Recline WARNING! To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired angle shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
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158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half WARNING! of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the erly installed and adjusted prior to operating the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjust- forward and backward. To tilt the head restraint closer to ment button located at the base of the head restraint and the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the push downward on the head restraint.
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160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Folding Rear Seat WARNING! (Continued) To provide additional storage area, each rear seatback can • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are be folded forward. Pull the strap forward to fold the rear struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose seatback flat.
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
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164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Move the safety latch, located outside the vehicle Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side (left side under the front edge of the hood, toward the center facing hood) of the engine compartment to secure the and raise the hood.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 LIGHTS CAUTION! Multifunction Lever To prevent possible damage: The multifunction lever controls the operation of the • Before closing hood, make sure the hood prop rod headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam is fully seated into its storage retaining clips.
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights And Parking Lights Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent The high beam lights will come on as Daytime Running to turn on the parking lights. Turn the end of the lever to Lights (lower intensity), whenever the ignition is ON, the the second detent to turn on the headlights.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. Front Fog Light Operation NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the head- lights on low beam.
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or Flash-To-Pass there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by light bulb.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next Map/Reading Lights detent position to brighten the odometer and radio when These lights are mounted between the sun visors above the parking lights or headlights are on. the rear view mirror.
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the right side of the steering column. The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located on the end of the lever. For information on the rear wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window Fea- tures”...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper opera- through an automatic car wash. Damage to the tion.
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System Windshield Washers Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions To use the washer, pull the control lever toward you and make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be- hold while spray is desired.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Mist Feature Push down on the control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the wipers will continue to operate.
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. WARNING! With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired. Push the lever Do not adjust the steering column while driving. up to lock the steering column firmly in place.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 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.
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 • 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”...
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • 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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 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®...
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180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width that will help indicate the distance to the rear of the of the vehicle while a dashed center-line will indicate the vehicle. The following table shows the approximate center of the vehicle to assist with aligning to a hitch/ distances for each zone: receiver.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 The HomeLink® buttons, located on either the overhead CAUTION! (Continued) console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ- • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be ent HomeLink® channels. The HomeLink® indicator is driven slowly when using ParkView®...
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink® system.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
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184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 Firmly push and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices program while keeping the HomeLink®...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 (Rolling Code) cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink® indicator To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, light in view.
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To program the two remaining HomeLink® buttons, Canadian/Gate Operator Programming repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT For programming transmitters in Canada/United States erase the channels. that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after several seconds of transmission.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to ming is complete and the garage door/device should program while keeping the HomeLink®...
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Without releasing button proceed with The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver is disabled when “Canadian/Gate Operator Programming” step 2 and the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. follow all remaining steps. Troubleshooting Tips Using HomeLink® If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, To operate, push and release the programmed here are some of the most common solutions:...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dan- Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following gerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage two conditions: while programming the transceiver.
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190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with console. access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location acces- sible to children.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Opening Sunroof — Express position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express Push the switch rearward and release it within one-half Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop second.
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Venting Sunroof — Express open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with Push and release the Vent button within one half second the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows and the sunroof will open to the vent position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 For Vehicles Equipped With The EVIC The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
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194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To ensure proper operation a MOPAR® knob and element must be used. CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED A 115 Volt (150 Watt) AC power inverter is located on the front of the center console for added convenience. This outlet can power mobile phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Do not use a three-prong adaptor. power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in •...
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders located in the back for the rear passengers. Your vehicle is equipped with four cupholders. There are two illuminated cupholders located in the front. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholders...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 STORAGE To open the lower glove compartment, pull outward on the release handle. Glove Compartment And Storage Bin Located on the passenger side of the instrument panel are an upper storage bin and a lower glove compartment. Glove Compartment Storage Bins 1 —...
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Storage The interior door panels are equipped with lower storage areas. Rear Door Storage Front Door Storage...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 CONSOLE FEATURES To open the lower storage compartment, lift upward on the lower handle to unlatch the lower storage compart- The floor console contains both an upper and lower ment and lift the lid open. storage compartment.
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To install the Cargo Cover, insert either end of the cover WARNING! into one of the two notches located in the rear trim panels. With one of the cover ends installed, push inward Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- on the opposite end and install it into the same notch ment lid in the open position.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Using the handle, pull the cover toward you and guide WARNING! the rear cover posts into the guides located on both sides of the rear trim panel. In a collision a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury.
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Removable Load Floor Cargo Tie-Down Loops The cargo area load floor is removable and can be There are four tie-downs (D-rings) installed in the cargo washed with mild soap and water. area for securing cargo. Removable Load Floor Cargo Area Tie-Downs...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear • Cargo tie-down loops are not safe anchors for a axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight child seat tether strap.
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped REAR WINDOW FEATURES When the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down Rear Window Wiper/Washer off the trim panel to face rearward, for tailgating and The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch other activities.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Rear Window Defroster Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent position for rear wiper operation. The rear window defroster button is located on NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode the climate controls mode control knob.
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208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to cargo on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load the heating elements: must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 • If the rear crossbar (or any metallic object) is placed The crossbars must also be secured in one of the seven detent positions marked with an arrow on the siderails to over the satellite radio antenna (if equipped), you may prevent movement.
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210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • To avoid damage to the luggage rack and vehicle, Cargo must be securely tied before driving your do not exceed the maximum luggage rack load vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the capacity of 150 lb (68 kg).
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Compass/Temperature/Audio ... .236 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..214 ▫ Average Fuel Economy....236 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
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212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..243 ▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..263 ▫ Operation Instructions — DISC Mode For CD And ▫ Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD –...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 ▫ Radio Operation ..... .296 iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ......288 ▫...
216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS Refer to “Jump Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies” if jump starting is required. 1. Fuel Gauge /Fuel Door Reminder 3. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light When the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position, the pointer will show the level of fuel This light informs you of a problem with the remaining in the fuel tank.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on 6. Speedometer during starting, have the system checked by an autho- The Speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per rized dealer. hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h).
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218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL will sound to alert you to turn the signals off. If either normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on. indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced outside light bulb.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 12. Tachometer normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine Do In Emergencies” for further information. revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear range.
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220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake WARNING! and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- dangerous.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- tion. If you continue operating the vehicle when the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi- NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in applied.
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222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- WARNING! ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 20. Shift Lever Indicator by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the different size than the size indicated on the vehicle instrument cluster.
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224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS to continue to function properly. low tire pressure telltale. CAUTION! Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 23. Odometer Display/Trip Odometer Display Area Vehicle Odometer Messages When the appropriate conditions exist, the following This display indicates the total distance the vehicle has odometer messages will display: been driven. NOTE: U.S. Federal regulations require that upon trans- door .
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226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with the optional LoW tirE Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in the in- When tire pressure is low, the odometer display will strument cluster, all warnings including “Door Ajar”, and toggle between LoW and tirE for three cycles.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon 24. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) your personal driving style. Unless reset, this message The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of will continue to display each time you turn the ignition an Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD II that switch to the ON/RUN position.
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228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 25. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped CAUTION! This indicator will illuminate when the front Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator fog lights are on. Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine control system.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC 28. 4WD! Warning Light — If Equipped system. If this light remains on after several ignition This light monitors the 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles system.
230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 30. Hill Descent Indicator — If Equipped Control Buttons The symbol illuminates (is armed) when the 4WD Lock switch is activated and the trans- mission range indicator is in LOW or REVERSE position (Off-Road Mode). MINI-TRIP COMPUTER —...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 RESET Button ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED To reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then push and hold the RESET button The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- located on the steering wheel.
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232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The EVIC consists of the following: The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering • System Status wheel: • Units • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 MENU Button DOWN Button Push and release the MENU button to scroll Push and release the DOWN button to scroll through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Warn- downward through the submenus. ings, Timer, Units, System, Personal Settings) or to exit submenus.
234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Personal Settings Not Avail. — Vehicle is not in PARK • Remote Start Aborted — System Fault (automatic transmission), or vehicle is in motion • Key In Ignition (manual transmission). • Low Tire • Door Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which door is •...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 Unless reset, this message will continue to display each EVIC Functions time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN • Compass/Temperature/Audio position. To turn off the message temporarily, push and • Average Fuel Economy release the Trip Odometer button on the instrument cluster.
236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL time within three seconds of resetting the currently Distance To Empty (DTE) displayed function. Reset ALL will be displayed during Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with this three-second window. the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous Compass/Temperature/Audio and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Display Units Of Measure In Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)” in To make your selection, push and release the RIGHT/ “Starting And Operating” for system operation. SELECT arrow button until “US” or “METRIC” appears. Elapsed Time Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
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238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pushing the RIGHT/SELECT button while in this display stopped (manual transmission) or the vehicle is stopped selects English, Espanol, Deutsch, Italiano, Francais, or and the transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL NL depending on availability. As you continue, the position (automatic transmission).
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 RKE transmitter. This feature may be selected with or Key Off Power Delay without the sound horn with lock feature selected. Push When this feature is selected the power window and hold the SELECT button when in this display until switches, radio, Uconnect®...
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240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or When on is selected, the HSA system is active. Refer to metallic objects) until the “CAL”...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 3. Push and release the DOWN button until “Calibrate NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from Compass” displays in the EVIC. the top of the right rear quarter window. This is where the compass sensor is located. 4.
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Push and hold the COMPASS button for approxi- Uconnect® 230 – AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND mately two seconds. 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) 3. Push and release the DOWN button until “Compass Variance” message and the last variance zone number displays in the EVIC.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Push and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC listenable station in AM/FM mode. Push the right switch position to operate the radio.
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244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If TIME Button Equipped Push the TIME button to alternate locations of the time Push this button to operate the Uconnect® Phone feature and frequency display. (if equipped). Refer to “Voice Command” for further Clock Setting Procedure details.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 The clock can also be set by pushing the SETUP button Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade and selecting the “SET HOME CLOCK” entry. Once in Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS this display follow the above procedure, starting at step will display.
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246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control format types: knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between 16-Digit Character the front and rear speakers.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 By pushing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is 16-Digit Character Program Type displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Display station with the same selected Music Type name. The Oldies Oldies Music Type function only operates when in the FM...
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248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • DVD Enter — When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, • Angle — Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change the selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (if highlighted selection.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 • Set Home Clock — Pressing the SELECT button Audio Language — If Equipped allows you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio control knob to adjust the hours and then press and language (effective only if the language is supported by turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the the disc).
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250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Audio DRC — If Equipped NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings after Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — DISC Mode For CD And repeating the above procedure with this exception: Push MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD – Video the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by window.
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252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) position to operate the radio. Push the EJECT button and the pushbutton LOAD Button — Loading Compact Disc(s) with the corresponding number (1-6) where the Push the LOAD button and the pushbutton with the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 the current selection. Pushing and holding the SEEK Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files button will allow you to scroll through the tracks faster in The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable CD and MP3/MWA modes. MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited.
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254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The radio uses the following limits for file systems: If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/ • Maximum number of directory levels: 8 WMA tracks on that disc.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) supported. Specification Frequency (kHz) MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, Playback Of MP3/WMA Files Layer 3 192, 160, 128, When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, 112, 96, 80, 64, the radio checks all files on the medium.
256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Push the INFO button once more to return to elapsed to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a time priority mode. single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Push and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more before writing to the disc.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode) device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio is No function. not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX SET Button (Auxiliary Mode) audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down.
258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Dolby® Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped Manufactured under license from Dolby® Laboratories. Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- Dolby® and the double-D symbol are trademarks of ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to Dolby®...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number visit the Sirius web site at www.siriusxm.com, or at display will time out in two minutes. Push any button on www.siriusxm.ca for Canadian residents.
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260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Reception Quality SEEK Buttons Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the Push and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next following reasons: listenable station in AM/FM mode. Push the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 additional three seconds will make the radio display the Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music Song Title all of the time (push and hold again to return type. to normal display). By pushing the SEEK button when the Music Type RW/FF function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next...
262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding Memory button number will display. When you are receiving a station that you wish to Buttons 1 - 6 commit to pushbutton memory, push the SET/RND These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you button.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 Uconnect® 130 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction, without stopping.
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264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL another selection. Holding either button will bypass 5. To exit, push any button/knob, or wait five seconds. stations without stopping, until you release it. RW/FF TIME Button Pushing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons Push the TIME button to alternate display of the time and causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the radio frequency.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the AM/FM Button mid-range tones.
266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And repeating the above procedure with this exception: Push MP3 Audio Play the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: display window.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio CAUTION! (Continued) ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the begin to play when you insert the disc.
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button AM/FM Button Push the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Push the button to select either AM or FM mode. CD. Push the left SEEK button to return to the beginning SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the Push this button while the CD is playing to activate...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 Supported Media (Disc Types) display the file name and folder name, and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
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270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported MP3 File Formats Sampling MPEG Frequency Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Playback Of MP3 Files Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MP3 player, or iPod®, and utilize the vehicle’s audio...
272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction, without stopping.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 another selection. Holding either button will bypass Phone Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped stations without stopping, until you release it. Push this button to operate the Uconnect® Phone feature (if equipped). Refer to “Uconnect® Phone” in “Under- Voice Command System (Radio) —...
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274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. After adjusting the hours, push the right side TUNE/ INFO Button SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Push the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call will begin to blink. letters displayed).
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the MUSIC TYPE Button mid-range tones.
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276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 16-Digit Character 16-Digit Character Program Type Program Type Display Display Classical Classicl Religious Talk Rel Talk Classic Rock Cls Rock Rock Rock College College Soft Soft Country Country Soft Rock Soft Rck Foreign Language Language Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B Information...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be Memory exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, push the SET/RND SETUP Button...
278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and Buttons 1 - 6 multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within CAUTION! 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 inch (12 cm) discs the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Notes On Playing MP3 Files Push and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or file recording media and formats are limited.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multi-session disc formats are supported by the radio. Multi-session discs may contain combinations of normal • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). •...
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282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not VBR bit rates. supported. Playback Of MP3 Files Sampling MPEG Frequency Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification (kHz)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Push the INFO button once more to return to elapsed to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a time priority mode. single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Push and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more before writing to the disc.
284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the System Activation device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio is Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the AUX may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within ESN/SID Access the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- on or above the antenna.
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286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Uconnect® (Satellite) INFO Button Mode Pushing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or able).
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 MUSIC TYPE Button SETUP Button Pushing this button once will turn on the Music Type Pushing the SETUP button allows you to select the mode for five seconds. Pushing the MUSIC TYPE button following items: or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five •...
288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED repeating the above procedure with this exception: Push This feature allows an iPod® or external USB device to be the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display plugged into the USB port, located in the center console window.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to the vehicle’s iPod®/USB/MP3 control system (iPod® or Use the connection cable to connect an iPod® or external external USB device may take a few minutes to connect), USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by which is located in the center console or glove compart-...
290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The audio device can be controlled using the radio Play Mode buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod® contents. When switched to iPod®/USB/MP3 control mode, the • The audio device battery charges when plugged into iPod®...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 • Jump backward in the current track by pushing and the next screen of data for that track. Once all screens holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW button have been viewed, the last INFO button push will go long enough will jump to the beginning of the current back to the play mode screen on the radio.
292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL device, or push the VR button and say Shuffle ON or through the list faster. During fast scroll, a slight delay Shuffle Off. If the RND icon is showing on the radio in updating the information on the radio display may display, then the shuffle mode is ON.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 Pushing a PRESET button will display the current list on CAUTION! the top line and the first item in that list on the second • Leaving the iPod® or external USB device (or any line. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in ex- To exit List mode without selecting a track, push the treme heat or cold can alter the operation or dam-...
294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA) Selecting A Different Audio Device Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the 1. Push the Phone button to begin. Uconnect® phone system. 2. After the Ready prompt and following the beep, say Refer to the Uconnect®...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 Browse Browsing is not available on a Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA) device. Only the current song that is playing will display info. STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel.
296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pushing the center button will make the radio switch CD Player between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ Pushing the top of the switch once will go to the next CD/HDD/AUX/VES, etc.). track on the CD. Pushing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a beginning of the previous track if it is within eight...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc, it may be damaged (e.g., scratched, reflective coat- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following ing removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) precautions: oversized, or have protection encoding.
298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Heating And Air Conditioning The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. Manual Temperature Controls The Manual Temperature Controls consist of a series of outer rotary dials and inner push knobs.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 Blower Control NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the A/C condenser located in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt Rotate this control to regulate the or insects.
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300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage Mode Control (Air Direction) until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds. • MAX A/C Rotate this control to choose from sev- eral patterns of air distribution. You For maximum cooling use the A/C and recirculation can select either a primary mode as buttons at the same time.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 • Bi-Level • Defrost Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- NOTE: For all settings, except full cold or full hot, mum blower and temperature settings for best wind- there is a difference in temperature between the upper shield and side window defrosting.
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302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Recirculation Control • The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fogging when the recirculation button is pushed and the mode Pushing the Recirculation Control button will control is set to panel or panel / floor. put the system in recirculation mode.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Automatic Operation Equipped Operation of the system is quite simple. The Automatic Temperature Control system automati- 1. Turn the Mode Control knob (right knob) and the cally maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at Blower Control knob (left knob) to AUTO.
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304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting expected, check the front of the A/C condenser located the “O” (OFF) position on the blower control stops the in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or system completely and closes the outside air intake.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 Manual Operation Override This system offers a full complement of manual override features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, Mode Preferred Automatic, or Blower and Mode Pre- ferred Automatic. This means the operator can override the blower, the mode, or both.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and •...
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308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Air Conditioner Control NOTE: • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK Push this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. only. When the air conditioning is •...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Operating Tips can temporarily put the system into Recirculation NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for Mode by pushing the Recirculation button. However, suggested control settings for various weather condi- under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, tions.
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310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Winter Operation windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side win- dow fogging becomes a problem, increase blower speed. Use of the air Recirculation Mode during winter months is Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but not recommended because it may cause window fogging.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 Outside Air Intake A/C Air Filter — If Equipped Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the The A/C Filter prevents most dust and pollen from windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves entering the cabin.
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312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. in a location accessible to children. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move WARNING! the vehicle.
318 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission — If Equipped Normal Starting The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine does position before you can start the engine. Depress the not require pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 in the ON position, release the accelerator pedal and WARNING! (Continued) repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure. another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow the procedure carefully. WARNING! Refer to “Jump Starting” in “What To Do In Emer- Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the gencies”...
320 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits Five-Speed Manual Transmission quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a WARNING! grounded, three-wire extension cord.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 321 CAUTION! • Launching in any gear except 1st gear will result in excessive slipping of the clutch and potentially lugging or stalling the engine. • Use each gear in numerical order, do not skip a gear. Be sure the transmission is in first gear, (not third), when starting from a standing position.
322 STARTING AND OPERATING Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has come to a Recommended Shift Speeds complete stop. To use your manual transmission for optimal fuel economy, it should be upshifted as listed in the following NOTE: During cold weather, until the transmission lu- table.
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 Downshifting When turning a corner or driving up a steep grade, downshift early so that the engine will not be overbur- Proper downshifting will improve fuel economy and dened. prolong engine life. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! CAUTION! If you skip a gear while downshifting or downshift...
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324 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal while WARNING! (Continued) shifting out of PARK. • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, WARNING! you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 Key Ignition Park Interlock WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/ be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a OFF (key removal) position.
326 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift hundred miles (kilometers). Interlock system (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in PARK unless the brakes are applied.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 327 NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. grade. This is especially important when the engine is cold. WARNING! PARK (P) •...
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328 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 329 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a position to the ON/RUN position, and also press number of reasons.
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330 STARTING AND OPERATING • Look at the transmission gear position display and WARNING! verify that it indicates the PARK position (P). Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever ignition to coast down a hill.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 331 DRIVE (D) If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operat- ing limits, the transmission controller will modify the This range should be used for most city and highway transmission shift schedule and expand the range of driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- torque converter clutch engagement.
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332 STARTING AND OPERATING Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission remains 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no in fourth gear regardless of which forward gear is longer detected, the transmission will return to normal selected.
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 • The transmission fluid has reached an adequate tem- NOTE: Engagement of the torque converter clutch is perature. inhibited at very cold temperatures. Because the engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not •...
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334 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The Continuously Variable Automatic Transmis- Gear Ranges sion (CVT) changes ratios in a continuous manner. This DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or may sometimes feel as if it is slipping, but this is normal NEUTRAL into another gear range.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 335 When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before WARNING! (Continued) shifting the transmission to PARK, otherwise the load on • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others the transmission locking mechanism may make it diffi- if it is not completely in PARK.
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336 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 337 • Look at the transmission gear position display and CAUTION! verify that it indicates the PARK position (P). • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF will not move out of PARK.
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338 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE (D) WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the driving. It provides the best fuel economy. The DRIVE ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe position provides optimum driving characteristics under practices that limit your response to changing traffic all normal operating conditions.
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 AUTOSTICK During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up long grades on hot days, the auto- Autostick (Six-Speed Automatic Transmission) matic transmission oil may become too hot. If AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature this happens, the transmission overheat indica- providing manual shift control, giving you more control tor light will come on, and the vehicle will slow slightly of the vehicle.
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340 STARTING AND OPERATING • The transmission will automatically downshift to first (+) to enter AutoStick mode will retain the current gear. When AutoStick is active, the current transmission gear is gear when coming to a stop. After a stop, the driver displayed in the instrument cluster.
STARTING AND OPERATING 341 To disengage AutoStick mode, hold the shift lever to the and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle perfor- right (+) until “D” is once again displayed in the instru- mance. This system can also provide you with more ment cluster.
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342 STARTING AND OPERATING • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver, AutoStick is engaged. unless an engine lugging or overspeed condition would •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF traction surfaces, activate the “4WD LOCK” switch by EQUIPPED pulling up once and releasing. This locks the center coupling allowing more torque to be sent to the rear This feature provides full time, on-demand, four–wheel wheels.
344 STARTING AND OPERATING An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better and maintain a good driving posture. Avoid sudden view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. accelerations, turns or braking. In most cases there are no They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as road signs, posted speed limits or signal lights.
STARTING AND OPERATING 345 NOTE: For maximum off-road performance, premium WARNING! fuel is recommended. While the vehicle will operate on regular fuel when in L Off-Road mode, the engine has Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down been calibrated for maximum performance using pre- cargo.
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346 STARTING AND OPERATING Snow In heavy snow or for additional control and traction at Deep mud creates a great deal of suction around the tires slower speeds, activate the 4WD LOCK and shift the and is very difficult to get through. You should use low (L transaxle to low (L Off-Road) if necessary.
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 Sand CAUTION! Soft sand is very difficult to travel through with full tire Reduced tire pressures may cause tire unseating and pressure. When crossing soft sandy spots in a trail total loss of air pressure. To reduce the risk of tire maintain your vehicle’s momentum and do not stop.
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348 STARTING AND OPERATING Before Climbing A Steep Hill the front end begins to bounce, ease off the throttle slightly to bring all four tires back on the ground. As you As you approach a hill consider its grade or steepness. approach the crest of the hill, ease off the throttle and Determine if it is too steep.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Driving Down Hill Driving Across An Incline Before driving down a steep hill you need to determine if If at all possible avoid driving across an incline. If it is it is too steep for a safe descent. What is the surface necessary, know your vehicle’s abilities.
350 STARTING AND OPERATING If You Stall Or Begin To Lose Headway Driving Through Water If you stall or begin to lose headway while climbing a Extreme care should be taken crossing any type of water. steep hill, allow your vehicle to come to a stop and Water crossings should be avoided if possible, and only be attempted when necessary in a safe responsible manner.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 351 vehicle will sink in, effectively increasing the water level on CAUTION! the vehicle. Be sure to consider this when determining the depth and the ability to safely cross. Water ingestion into the transaxle, transfer case, engine or vehicle interior can occur if you drive too Crossing Puddles, Pools, Flooded Areas Or Other fast or through too deep of water.
352 STARTING AND OPERATING • Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on CAUTION! the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and sus- pension. Retighten them, if required, and torque to the Muddy waters can reduce the cooling system effec- values specified in the Service Manual. tiveness by depositing debris onto the radiator.
STARTING AND OPERATING 353 If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will WARNING! still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during excessive wear or unpredictable braking.
354 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering system as the chemicals can damage your power fluid temperature and it should be avoided when steering components.
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave an automatic transmission in PARK, or manual transmission in REVERSE or first gear. The parking brake lever is located in the center console. To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible.
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356 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the automatic • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Light”...
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- standard equipment. In the event power assist is lost for ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or any reason (for example, repeated brake applications injury.
358 STARTING AND OPERATING If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa- ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM bility, the remaining system will still function with some Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional ad- loss of overall braking effectiveness. This will be evident vanced electronic brake control system that includes by increased pedal travel during application and greater Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control System...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 359 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must • Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or Pumping makes the stopping distance longer.
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360 STARTING AND OPERATING If the “ABS Warning Light” is on, the brake system ABS is activated during braking under certain road or should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in- benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the “ABS Warning Light” clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to debris, or panic stops.
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin WARNING! across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains sophis- brake of the spinning wheel.
362 STARTING AND OPERATING benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ing pressure during the stopping sequence (do not This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by “pump” the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the unless braking is no longer desired.
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 NOTE: Anytime the ESC system is in the “Full Off” Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped mode, ERM is disabled. Refer to “Electronic Stability This system maintains vehicle speed while descending Control (ESC)” in this section for a complete explanation hills during off-road driving situations.
364 STARTING AND OPERATING Off” button for five seconds. Refer to “Electronic Stability WARNING! Control (ESC)” in this section of the manual. HDC is only intended to assist the driver in control- HDC operation can be overridden with brake application ling vehicle speed when descending hills.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 365 HSA Activation Criteria Disabling/Enabling HSA The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to If you wish to turn on or off the HSA system, it can be activate: done using the Customer Programmable Features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
366 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Release the clutch pedal (if equipped). Electronic Stability Control (ESC) This system enhances directional control and stability of 6. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn to the left. the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC cor- 7.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 367 ESC Operating Modes WARNING! The ESC system has three available operating modes for • The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- four–wheel drive equipped vehicles and two available vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the operating modes for two–wheel drive equipped vehicles.
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368 STARTING AND OPERATING Indicator Light will be illuminated. All other stability WARNING! features of ESC function normally. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand or gravel When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality of conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would nor- ESC (except for the limited slip feature described in mally allow is required to gain traction.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Light will illuminate and the “ESC OFF” message will NOTE: The “ESC OFF” message will display and an appear in the odometer. Push and release the Trip Odom- audible chime will sound when the shift lever is placed eter button located on the instrument cluster to clear this into the PARK position from any other position, and then message.
370 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- ESC OFF Indicator Light cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop Tire Markings when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation. The “ESC OFF Indicator Light”...
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372 STARTING AND OPERATING • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary NOTE: emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into design standards.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 373 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.
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374 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index – A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol – A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions –...
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
376 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 – 01 means the year 2001 – Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured. Example: 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 377 Term Definition pressure is molded into the sidewall. Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire inflation pres- sure as shown on the tire placard. A label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the ve- Tire Placard hicle’s loading capacity, the original equipment tire sizes and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures.
378 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar) Example Tire Placard Location (Door)
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STARTING AND OPERATING 379 Tire And Loading Information Placard 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading...
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380 STARTING AND OPERATING To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or “XXX”...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 381 NOTE: • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The follow- ing table shows examples on how to calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and num- ber and size of occupants.
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 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.
384 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Economy WARNING! (Continued) Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle resulting in higher fuel consumption. to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 385 At least once a month: mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire side- pocket-type pressure gauge.
386 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) WARNING! during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous.
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 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).
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388 STARTING AND OPERATING Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or Snow Tires mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may during the Winter.
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid Spare Tires — If Equipped and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit”...
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390 STARTING AND OPERATING rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the tire rotation pattern.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 391 Full Size Spare — If Equipped your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. first opportunity. This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
392 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or to help you in determining when your tires should be for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- replaced.
STARTING AND OPERATING 393 • Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced becomes a 1/16 of an inch (2 mm).
394 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Tires It is recommended you contact your authorized tire dealer or original equipment dealer with any questions The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many you may have on tire specifications or capability. Failure characteristics.
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) WARNING! (Continued) Due to limited clearance, tire chains or traction devices • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or are not recommended. capacity, other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle.
396 STARTING AND OPERATING These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 397 The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if psi (7.0 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will limit for any reason, including low temperature effects, or decrease.
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398 STARTING AND OPERATING For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure • The TPMS has been optimized for the original of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), equipment tires and wheels.
STARTING AND OPERATING 399 • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- CAUTION! (Continued) nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, correct tire pressure using an accurate tire gauge, even always reinstall the valve stem cap.
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400 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the Pressure Monitoring Light will extinguish and the LOW tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle regularly TIRE message will turn off once the updated tire pres- and to maintain the proper pressure.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 401 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting 3. However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 min- that affects radio wave signals. utes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 3.
402 STARTING AND OPERATING • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, Premium System — If Equipped which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim Center (EVIC) mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels. •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 403 the graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop flashing, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this infor- mation.
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404 STARTING AND OPERATING will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur with any of the following scenarios: 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors. 2.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 405 pressure values still shown. This indicates that the pres- 3. However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 min- sure values are still being received from the TPM sensors utes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure but they may not be located in the correct vehicle Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 position.
406 STARTING AND OPERATING long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure FUEL REQUIREMENTS warning limit in any of the four active road tires. The 2.0L And 2.4L Engine vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes These engines are designed to meet all above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to emissions regulations and provide opti-...
STARTING AND OPERATING 407 Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experience these Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before consid- genates such as ethanol. ering service for the vehicle.
408 STARTING AND OPERATING E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline blended with MMT provides no performance advantage Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso- beyond gasoline of the same octane number without line containing up to 10% ethanol (E10).
STARTING AND OPERATING 409 Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentrations performance: of methanol.
410 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- WARNING! tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon conditions repaired promptly.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 411 CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler cap. A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system. • A poorly fitting fuel filler cap may cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)”...
412 STARTING AND OPERATING • Tighten the gas cap about ¼ turn until you hear one WARNING! click. This is an indication that cap is properly tight- • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the ened. vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 VEHICLE LOADING The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar.
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414 STARTING AND OPERATING Inflation Pressure Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life. Heavier suspension compo- This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for nents do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s GVWR. all loading conditions up to full GAWR. Loading Curb Weight To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty...
STARTING AND OPERATING 415 TRAILER TOWING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label” in “Starting And Operating” for In this section you will find safety tips and information further information. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle.
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416 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Tongue Weight (TW) The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles hitch ball by the trailer.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 417 Weight-Carrying Hitch Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue Weights (TW) and may be required depending on vehicle weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or and trailer configuration/loading to comply with Gross some other connecting point of the vehicle.
418 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.
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Maximum GTW Maximum Tongue Engine/Transmission Frontal Area (Gross Trailer Wt.) Wt. (See Note) 2.0L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg)
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420 STARTING AND OPERATING cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will Consider the following items when computing the cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer. Failure to load weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions.
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 Towing Requirements WARNING! To promote proper break-in of your vehicle drivetrain Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these components, the following guidelines are recommended: guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: CAUTION! •...
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422 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your • Total weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to vehicle and the trailer such that the following four the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 423 Towing Requirements — Tires Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. spare tire.
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424 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances. hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake system and cause it to fail. You might not have Towing Requirements —...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 425 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 —...
426 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips NOTE: Using a lower gear ratio while operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, will improve Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, performance and extend transmission life by reducing and backing up the trailer in an area located away from excessive shifting and heat buildup.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 427 To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous Cooling System driving at high RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as necessary To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- to avoid extended driving at high RPM. Return to a heating, take the following actions: higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and road City Driving...
428 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission • Transmission in NEU- Flat Tow None NOT ALLOWED TRAL • Key in ACC Position Dolly Tow Front OK (FWD Only)
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STARTING AND OPERATING 429 NOTE: Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may be recreationally towed (flat towed) at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transmis- sion is in NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC position.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Road Tire Installation ....446 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...433 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
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432 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ With Ignition Key .....466 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ....463 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 433 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 climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
434 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure Driving with a hot cooling system could damage cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot. your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the instrument cluster will sound a chime.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 435 **Use only your Authorized Dealer recommended lug Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before nut/bolt has been tightened twice. tightening. Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.
436 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has could be crushed.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 437 Jack Location Spare Tire Stowage The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the cargo area. in the cargo area. Spare Tire Removal Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
438 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. Jacking Instructions 3. Set the parking brake. WARNING! 4. Place the shift lever in PARK (automatic transmission) Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to or REVERSE (manual transmission). help prevent personal injury or damage to your 5.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 439 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 Jack Warning Label service center where it can be raised on a lift.
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440 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench and remove the wrench from the jack assembly. NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack with two attachment points.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 441 NOTE: There are front and rear jacking locations on each side of the body. The front locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts on one of the flanges in the sill flange assembly. The rear location is the same but with two rectangular cutouts.
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442 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location...
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 443 Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is 4. Using the swivel wrench raise the vehicle by turning securely engaged. the jack screw to the right. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is 3.
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444 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp edges. NOTE: The wheel cover is held on the wheel by the wheel nuts. When reinstalling the original wheel, prop- erly align the wheel cover to the valve stem, place the wheel cover onto the wheel, then install the wheel nuts.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 445 8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is WARNING! free. Release the parking brake. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard tire area.
446 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Road Tire Installation Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand. Do not use a hammer or excessive force to install the cover.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 447 3. Install the five wheel lug nuts with the cone shaped end Vehicles Without Wheel Covers of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. WARNING! 2.
448 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a Tire Service Kit Components And Operation torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel. TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED Small punctures up to ¼”...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 449 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.
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450 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.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 451 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 •...
452 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.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 453 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.
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454 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).
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 455 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.
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456 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”...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 457 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.
458 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly Preparations For Jump-Start so please follow the procedures in this section carefully. The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment below the air intake duct. To access NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack the battery remove the air intake duct by turning the two follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and...
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 459 WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact.
460 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.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 461 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper 6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of in the reverse sequence: the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery Disconnecting The Jumper Cables and the fuel injection system.
462 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle and REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or 2nd gear you should have the battery and charging system in- and REVERSE (with manual transmission), while gently spected at your authorized dealer. pushing the accelerator.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 463 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”...
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464 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the 5. Push and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. shift lever override access cover (located on the right 6. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access side of the shift lever housing).
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 465 6-Speed Auto- Towing Con- Wheels OFF Manual Trans- 6-Speed Auto- CVT Automatic matic (FWD dition the Ground mission matic 4WD Transmission Only) Flat Tow NONE If transmission is If transmission is NOT ALLOWED operable: operable: •...
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466 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES With Ignition Key If the transmission is operable, Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and Four Wheel Drive (4WD) vehicles, with the 6-speed Automatic Transmission automatic transmission only ( NOT the Continuously • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with Variable automatic transmission [CVT]), may be flat the front wheels elevated, or on a flatbed truck (all four towed (with all four wheels on the ground) under the...
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 467 Manual Transmission CAUTION! • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) • DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with a vehicles can be flat towed (all four wheels on the CVT automatic transmission. Damage to the drive- ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
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468 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! • Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re- • Do not use sling-type equipment when towing. quirements can cause severe engine, transmission, Vehicle damage may occur. or drivetrain damage. Damage from improper tow- •...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE persists, the message will appear the next time the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- turn on the MIL.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will system to update. A recheck with the above test routine happen: may then indicate that the system is now ready. • The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal...
476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level CAUTION! (Continued) before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will that protect the performance and durability of your give you an incorrect reading.
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478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Selection CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection under all Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet pressure and an increase in oil temperature.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 Synthetic Engine Oils CAUTION! You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE station or governmental agency for advice on how and WARNING! where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area. The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine Engine Oil Filter backfire.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use tenance required.
482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this CAUTION! time. • It is essential when replacing the cables on the WARNING! battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to •...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 A/C Air Filter CAUTION! Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning maintenance intervals. system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- tioning components. Such damage is not covered by WARNING! the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the cover to the HVAC housing, and remove the cover. cover. CAUTION! The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed. may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use Particular attention should also be given to hood latching washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt components to ensure proper function.
486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some Exhaust System washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance. the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system system.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 WARNING! CAUTION! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control and can eventually poison you.
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488 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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 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 or • When working near the radiator cooling fan, rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition flushed, and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-...
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490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill CAUTION! NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- to severe internal engine damage.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 you use the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conform- CAUTION! (Continued) ing to MS.90032) throughout the life of your vehicle. • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine Please review these recommendations for using Organic coolant (antifreeze) products.
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492 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.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
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494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti- freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to expansion bottle must also be protected against freez-...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter WARNING! (Continued) operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may possible brake damage. You would not have your full result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) braking capacity in an emergency.
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496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a manual WARNING! transmission, the brake fluid reservoir supplies fluid to • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake both the brake system and the clutch release system. The two systems are separated in the reservoir, and a leak in fluid.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be been in a tightly closed container.
498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) — If CAUTION! Equipped Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Selection Of Lubricant (Six-Speed Transmission) turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam- nents. Such damage is not covered by the New age may occur.
500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission (CVT) — If Equipped CAUTION! Selection Of Lubricant (CVT) Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to turer’s recommended fluid may cause belt slip and ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam- nents. Such damage is not covered by the New age may occur.
502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) — AWD/4WD Models Only Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a Lubricant Selection point not more than 3/16 inch (4.7 mm) below the bottom Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission of the hole.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 503 Power Transfer Unit (PTU) — AWD/4WD Models Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Only Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Lubricant Selection Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer graphic locations and usage.
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504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- What Causes Corrosion? lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of and Tar Remover to remove. paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Special Care de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive packaged and sealed. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
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506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor or Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Black Satin Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, Equipped abrasives or polishing compounds. They will perma- Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- nently damage this finish and such damage is not cov- ner: ered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 Interior Care WARNING! Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. carpeting. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
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508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces CAUTION! All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton with MOPAR® Glass Cleaner, or any commercial based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as household-type glass cleaner.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 Instrument Panel Bezels 2. Dry with a soft cloth. Seat Belt Maintenance CAUTION! Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. hicle, read the installation instructions carefully.
510 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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 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. Integrated Power Module (IPM) The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly.
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512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Rear Center Brake Light Switch 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch/Occupant Classification Module 15 Amp Lt Blue Battery Feed For Power Tech 10 Amp Red Power Mirror/Steering Control Satellite Radio/ Hands-Free Phone 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description Equipped 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter 10 Amp Red Instrument Cluster 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan 15 Amp Lt Blue Dome Lamp/Sunroof/ Rear Wiper Motor 10 Amp Red Wireless Control Module 40 Amp Green Auto Shutdown Relay 20 Amp Yellow...
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514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description Equipped 10 Amp Red Heated Mirror – If Equipped 15 Amp Lt Blue Auto Shutdown Relay 10 Amp Red Airbag Control Module 10 Amp Red Airbag Control Module/ Occupant Classification Module Hot Car (No Fuse Re- quired) 20 Amp Yellow...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description Control Module 30 Amp Pink Antilock BrakeValve 40 Amp Green Antilock Brake Pump 30 Amp Pink Headlamp/Washer Control/Smart Glass – If Equipped 25 Amp Clear Diesel Heater and H2/ MOD power top CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) •...
516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Or disconnect the negative cable from the battery. VEHICLE STORAGE • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 days, you may want to take steps to preserve your service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the battery.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Low Beam Headlamp Premium Low Beam Headlamp HIR2 High Beam Headlamp 9005 Premium High Beam Headlamp HIR2 Premium Front Park Lamp 3157K Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp 7444NA Front Side Marker Lamp Front Fog Lamp H11LL Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) LED Assembly (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT NOTE: These are halogen bulbs. Take care not to touch the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingers NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb spheric conditions.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp 4. Remove bulb from socket and replace. 1. Remove the two push-pins from the taillamp housing. License Lamps 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 521 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS.90032. Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Ma-...
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522 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission (CVT) Use only MOPAR® CVTF+4® Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid or — If Equipped equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Automatic Transmission Use only MOPAR®...
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526 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis- Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicator system. The oil change indicator system will indicating that an oil change is necessary.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 527 Severe Duty All Models At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle • Change oil and filter. is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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528 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 529 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter. Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Replace spark plugs** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
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530 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. (CVT only) Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (six-speed only) if you frequently drive: on rough or unpaved roads, on mountain roads, on short trips, in heavy city traffic during hot weather, or if you use the vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 531 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (com- mercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
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532 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .535 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
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534 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .541 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....541 ▫...
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 535 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 the service Prepare For The Appointment advisor and list the items in order of priority.
536 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized FCA US LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 •...
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 537 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only Impaired (TDD/TTY) the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
538 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of FCA US LLC training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 539 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.
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540 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Service Manuals Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor- These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the mation that students and professional technicians need in assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac- diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain- quaint you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 541 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- teristics and climate. The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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542 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The temperature grade for this tire is established for representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
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554 INDEX Automatic Door ......32 Frequency of Fluid Change ....502 Child Protection .
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INDEX 555 Multi-Function Control Lever ....165 Recommendation ..... . .478 Synthetic .
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556 INDEX Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®) ....114 Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...492 Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..379 Radio Operation .
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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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What controls the headlights on a 2015 jeep compass four wheel drive
The headlights on a 2015 Jeep Compass four-wheel drive are controlled using the multifunction lever located on the left side of the steering column. The lever operates the headlights, passing lights, and fog lights. Additionally, the vehicle has a Lights-On Reminder chime if the headlights or parking lights are left on after the ignition is turned off and the driver’s door is opened.
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@Mr. Anderson why doesn't the right headlights come on on a 2015 jeep compass four by four 2.4 lite engine.