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Page 2 With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
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Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also located VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS on the right front strut tower inside the engine compart- WARNING! ment. Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Rearming Of The System ....18 A Word About Your Keys ....12 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ..24 ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . . 41 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ..56 Safety Tips ......82 ▫...
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote transmitter and a Keyless Ignition Node (KIN).
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead battery. In this situation a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch.
Page 16: Key Fob
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key Fob The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
Page 17: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Ignition Or Accessory On Message WARNING! Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind you to cycle the ignition to OFF.
Page 18: Sentry Key
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE After cycling the ignition to the ON/RUN position, the CAUTION! Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves.
Page 19: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 CAUTION! CAUTION! The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- Always remove the keys from the vehicle and lock all ible with some after-market remote starting systems. doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided problems and loss of security protection.
Page 20: Customer Key Programming
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Customer Key Programming VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors performed at an authorized dealer. for unauthorized entry and the Keyless Enter-N-Go Start/Stop button for unauthorized operation.
Page 21: To Arm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Arm The System exterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go in Things To Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm: Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further informa- tion). 1. Remove the key from the ignition system (refer to •...
Page 22 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ- position. ously described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether •...
Page 23: Illuminated Entry - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the doors or open any door.
Page 24: To Unlock The Doors
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above To Unlock The Doors disables the system from responding to all RKE transmit- Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE ter buttons for all RKE transmitters.
Page 25: To Lock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Flash Lights With Lock To Lock The Doors This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors.
Page 26: To Unlatch The Trunk
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlatch The Trunk NOTE: • The interior lights will turn off if you cycle the ignition Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two times within five seconds to unlatch the trunk. switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while the Panic Alarm is activated.
Page 27: Transmitter Battery Replacement
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Transmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board.
Page 28: General Information
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two 1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected halves together. life of the battery is a minimum of three years. General Information 2.
Page 29: How To Use Remote Start
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 How To Use Remote Start WARNING! All of the following conditions must be met before the • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or engine will remote start: confined area.
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle To Enter Remote Start Mode Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped Press and release the REMOTE START button on The following messages will display in the EVIC if the the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds.
Page 31: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The DOOR LOCKS Vehicle Manual Door Locks Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door trim allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the door lock knob is down when you shut the door, WARNING! (Continued) the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the Key Fob is • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and not inside the vehicle before closing the door.
Page 33: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Power Door Locks The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the A power door lock switch is on each front door trim Keyless Enter-N-Go (Passive Entry) system. For further panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. information, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go”...
Page 34: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled. 6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h). When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h).
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key into the lock and WARNING! rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position. Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
Page 36: Keyless Enter-N-Go
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and a (1.5 m) of the driver’s door handle, grab the front driver feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go™.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front Transmitter In Vehicle driver’s door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a Door 1st Press”...
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The vehicle will only unlock the doors when the To Enter The Trunk doors are locked using the door panel switch, a valid With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft Passive Entry RKE transmitter is detected inside the (1.0 m) of the deck lid, press the button on the right side vehicle, and no valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter is...
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 NOTE: If you inadvertently leave your vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitter in the trunk and try to close the deck lid, the deck lid will automatically unlatch, unless another one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmit- ters is outside the vehicle and within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the deck lid.
Page 40: Windows
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WINDOWS • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you Power Windows must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock The window controls on the driver’s door control all the the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 There are single window controls on each passenger door AUTO-Down Feature trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. The driver door power window switch and some model The window controls will operate only when the ignition passenger door power window switches have an AUTO- is in the ACC or ON/RUN position.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To close the window part way, lift the window switch to Reset Auto Up the first detent and release it when you want the window Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window to stop.
Page 43: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 controls and the rear sunscreen, press and release the Wind Buffeting window lockout button again (setting it in the UP Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of position). pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Page 44: Trunk Safety Warning
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The trunk lid can be released from Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Things To Know outside the vehicle by pressing the Before Starting Your Vehicle” for more information on TRUNK button on the Remote trunk operation with the Passive Entry feature.
Page 45: Trunk Emergency Release
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Trunk Emergency Release OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS As a security measure, a trunk internal emergency release Some of the most important safety features in your lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the vehicle are the restraint systems: event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the •...
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the enhance occupant protection by managing occupant risk of harm from a deploying air bag: energy during an impact event 1.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even WARNING! (Continued) on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument and cause a collision that includes you.
Page 49: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Lap/Shoulder Belts WARNING! (Continued) All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat lap/shoulder belts. belts are designed to go around the large bones of The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during your body.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt adjust the front seat.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the not protect you properly.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of a bit on the shoulder belt.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. In the driver and front passenger seats, the shoulder belt If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt allow the belt to retract fully.
Page 54: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average folded webbing.
Page 55: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 If the passenger seating position is equipped with an position that has a belt with this feature. Children ALR and is being used for normal usage: 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seat.
Page 56: Energy Management Feature
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Pretensioner WARNING! The seat belts for both front seating positions are • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- These devices may improve the performance of the seat tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func-...
Page 57: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
5 mph (8 km/h), by blinking the Seat Belt BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime. dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deac- Once the sequence starts, it will continue for the entire tivating BeltAlert .
Page 58: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belts And Pregnant Women WARNING! We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is Using a seat belt extender when not needed can the best way to keep the baby safe.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 In addition, the vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front Driver Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for panel below the steering column.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Air Bag System Components Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC system components: air bags are located above the side windows and their •...
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 • Front and Side Impact Sensors WARNING! • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, • No objects should be placed over or near the air bag and Seat Track Position Sensors on the instrument panel, because any such objects Advanced Front Air Bag Features could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision...
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant deploys independently;...
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that require air bag occupant protection. WARNING! • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC.
Page 64: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag provides Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) enhanced protection and works together with the Driver The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system Advanced Front Air Bag during a frontal impact.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli- Side Knee Air Bag will not deploy in all frontal collisions, sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, including some that may produce substantial vehicle away from an inflating air bag.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light Inflator Units comes on again after initial startup. The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru-...
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air Inflator Units bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time, (SABIC) Inflator Units vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of During collisions where the impact is confined to a whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as • The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause abra- the battery has power, until the ignition key is re- sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front moved or the ignition switch is changed to OFF using passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de- Maintaining Your Air Bag System ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air WARNING! bags will not be in place to protect you. •...
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) You will want to have the air bags ready to • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag inflate for your protection in a collision. The system.
Page 72: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint were buckled/fastened; Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may •...
Page 73: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is WARNING! required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- LATCH child restraint anchor system. Refer to “Lower facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 • Make sure that the child is upright in the seat. as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed by the child seat. These child seats are also held •...
Page 76 Safety Standards. Chrysler Group LLC also recommends that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) All three rear-seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH-compatible child Your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the child restraint seats. You should never install LATCH-compatible child anchorage system called LATCH.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint In addition, there are tether strap anchorages System behind each rear seating position located in the We urge you to follow the manufacturer’s directions panel between the rear seatback and the rear carefully when installing your child restraint.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 You will first loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. Next, attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the seat cover material.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap. • When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out of reach of children.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 “Automatic Locking Mode”. The chart below defines the WARNING! seating positions with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate. Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or Driver Center Passenger...
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. To attach a child restraint tether strap: 1.
Page 83: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path Transporting Pets for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly 3.
Page 84: Safety Tips
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a SAFETY TIPS high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil Transporting Passengers changes should be consistent with anticipated climate NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
Page 85: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Exhaust Gas WARNING! (Continued) • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the WARNING! engine running, adjust your heating or cooling Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
Page 86: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Defroster Vehicle Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to Seat Belts feel the air directed against the windshield. See your Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, authorized dealer for service if your defroster is frays, and loose parts.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Always make sure that floor mats are properly • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the attached to the floor mat fasteners. driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob- •...
Page 88: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Power Mirrors ..... . . 97 Mirrors ......94 ▫...
Page 90 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect™ Phone (8.4/8.4N) ... . . 108 Seats ......157 ▫...
Page 91 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 ▫ Turn Signals ......181 To Open And Close The Hood ... . 173 ▫...
Page 92 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With ▫ To Accelerate For Passing ....198 Automatic Headlights Only) ... . 188 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —...
Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 ▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance ..213 ▫ Cleaning The Parksense System ..232 ▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC ..216 ▫...
Page 94 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ..244 ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . 250 ▫...
Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 ▫ Pinch Protect Feature ....253 ▫ Door Storage ..... . . 264 ▫...
Page 96: Mirrors
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. This feature will be defaulted on, and only be disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse. NOTE: This feature is disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse.
Page 97: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) Some models have outside mirrors that are hinged. The to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and rearward to overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.
Page 98: Tilt Mirrors In Reverse - If Equipped
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Three of the LEDs are turn signal indicators, which flash Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped with the corresponding turn signal lights in the front and Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror rear of the vehicle.
Page 99: Power Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Power Mirrors The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a door trim panel. mirror, press either the L (left) or R (right) button to select the mirror that you want to adjust.
Page 100: Power Folding Outside Mirrors - If Equipped
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped The switch for the power folding mirrors is located An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. between the power mirror switches L (left) and R (right). To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and Press the switch once and the mirrors will fold in, swing the mirror cover upward.
Page 101: Slide-On-Rod" And Extender Features Of Sun Visor
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature of the sun visor, rotate the sun visor downward and swing the sun visor so it is parallel to the side window, grabbing the sun visor with your left hand pull rearwards until the sun visor is in the desired position.
Page 102: Blind Spot Monitoring - If Equipped
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to to let the driver know that the system is operational.
Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the on both sides of the vehicle (11 ft or 3.35 m). The zone BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap- time the vehicle is in a forward gear.
Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed of less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated.
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in berms, etc.
Page 107: Rear Cross Path
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
Page 108: Modes Of Operation
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Modes Of Operation be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Uconnect Touch™...
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime Blind Spot Alert Off will also be sounded. Whenever a turn signal and de- When the BSM system is turned off, there will be no tected object are present on the same side at the same visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP time, both the visual and audio alerts will be issued.
Page 110: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • View Call logs on screen (“Show incoming calls”, Uconnect™ Phone (8.4/8.4N) “Show Outgoing calls”, “Show missed Calls”, “Show Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav Recent Calls”). Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- • Searching Contacts phone number (“Search for John vehicle communications system.
Page 111 Uconnect™ Phone. roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in an accident causing serious injury or death. For Uconnect™ customer support, visit the following websites: The Uconnect™ Phone is driven through your • www.chrysler.com/uconnect Bluetooth “Hands-Free Profile” mobile phone.
Page 112: Operation
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to button is also used to access the Voice the vehicle’s Uconnect™ Phone. The Uconnect™ Phone Commands for the Uconnect™ Voice Command features allows up to ten mobile phones or audio devices to be if your vehicle is equipped.
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 2. Say the individual commands and allow the system to for it. For example, you can use the compound com- guide you to complete the task. mand form voice command “Search for John Smith”, or you can break the compound command form into You will be prompted for a specific command and then two voice commands: “Search Contact”...
Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system handles multiple inputs in the same phrase To activate the Uconnect™ Phone from idle, simply press or sentence such as “make a phone call” and “to Kelly button and say a command or say “help”. All Smith”.
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Pair (Link) Uconnect™ Phone To A Mobile Phone 2. If there is no phone currently connected with the To begin using your Uconnect™ Phone, you must pair system, a pop-up will appear. your compatible Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your mobile phone Owner’s Manual.
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Select Yes to begin the pairing process. Then, search for available devices on your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. When prompted on the phone, enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect Touch™ screen. •...
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Pair Additional Mobile Phones • Touch the “More” soft-key to begin, • Touch the “Settings” soft-key, • Next, touch the “Phone/Bluetooth ” soft-key, • Touch the “Add Device” soft-key, • Search for available devices on your Bluetooth en- abled mobile phone.
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Uconnect™ Phone will display an in process screen You can also use the following VR commands to bring up the Paired Phone screen from any screen on the radio: while the system is connecting, •...
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 • Touch the + soft-key located to the right of the device Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device name, Uconnect™ Phone will automatically connect to the • The options pop-up will be displayed, highest priority paired phone and/or Audio Device •...
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite phonebook. Specific Bluetooth Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature. See Uconnect™ • Touch the “Settings” soft-key, website for supported phones. • Touch the “Phone/Bluetooth ” soft-key, •...
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile phone is accessible. • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the Uconnect™ Phone. These can only be edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans- ferred and updated to Uconnect™...
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Next select Favorites on the left side of the screen and touch “Add from Mobile”. You will then be asked which contact and number to choose from your mobile phone- then touch the + Options soft-key. book.
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Emergency And Towing Assistance The Emergency and Towing Favorite numbers can only be altered. These cannot be deleted and the names cannot be changed. To change the Emergency or Towing number follow these steps.
Page 124: Phone Call Features
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Mobile Phonebook Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the • Recent Call Log Uconnect™ Phone if the feature(s) are available and • SMS Message Viewer supported by Bluetooth on your mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service plan provides three- NOTE: All of the above operations except Redial can be way calling, this feature can be accessed through the...
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • Transfer the call to/from the phone Call By Saying A Phonebook Name • Press the • Swap 2 active calls button to begin, • After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, •...
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • All Calls Recent Calls You may browse up to 34 of the most recent of each of the These can be accessed by touching the “recent calls” following call types: soft-key on the Phone main screen. You can also press the button and say “Show my incoming calls”...
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call in progress. Or you can place a call on hold by touching Currently In Progress the Hold soft-key on the Phone main screen, then dial a If a call is currently in progress and you have another number from the dialpad, recent calls, SMS Inbox or from incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for...
Page 128: Uconnect™ Phone Features
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect™ Phone will call the last number that Join Calls When two calls are in progress (one active and one on was dialed from your mobile phone. hold), touch the “Join Calls” soft-key on the Phone main Call Continuation screen to combine all calls into a Conference Call.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • The Uconnect™ Phone does slightly lower your If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect™ Phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as chances of successfully making a phone call as to that follows: for the mobile phone directly.
Page 130 3454 for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone that Mexico City in Mexico). Please refer to the Chrysler normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence Group LLC 24-Hour “Towing Assistance” coverage...
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • Pauses, wait or other characters that are supported by You can also send stored mobile phonebook entries as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager some phones are not supported over Bluetooth . entries.
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Touch the “Display” soft-key, then scroll down to audio system. The Uconnect™ Phone will work the same Voice Response Length, as if you dial the number using voice command. • Select either “Brief” or “Detailed” by touching the box NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the next to the selection.
Page 133: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Advanced Phone Connectivity Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone The Uconnect™ Phone allows ongoing calls to be trans- Voice Command ferred from your mobile phone to the Uconnect™ Phone •...
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • low road noise, • Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing • smooth road surface, number combinations may not be supported. • fully closed windows, • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be •...
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness NOTE: Uconnect™ Phone SMS is only available when to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and the vehicle is not in moving. not the Uconnect™...
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Read Messages: Once a message is received and viewed or listened to, you will have the following options: If you receive a new text message while your phone is • Send a Reply connected to Uconnect™...
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • Touch one of the 18 preset messages and the person Send Messages Using Voice Commands: you wish to send the message to, • Press the button, • After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, say “Send message to John Smith mobile”, •...
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE After the system confirms that you want to send your 4. I can’t talk right now. message to John Smith, your message will be sent. 5. Call me. 6. I’ll call you later. 7.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Bluetooth Communication Link Power-Up Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the Uconnect™ Phone. When this happens, the connection ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you can generally be reestablished by switching the phone must wait at least 15 seconds prior to using the system.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 • You can replace “248 555 1212” with any phone NOTE: • You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your number supported by your Mobile phone. mobile or favorite phone book. You can also say “Send •...
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 143: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 • If your phone does not support phonebook download NOTE: • You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your or call log download over Bluetooth than these com- mobile or favorite phone book. You can also say “Send mands will return a response that the contact does not a message to John Smith”...
Page 144: Voice Command
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE VOICE COMMAND WARNING! Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav Any voice commanded system should be used only The Uconnect™ Voice Command system al- in safe driving conditions following local laws. All lows you to control your AM, FM radio, satel- attention should be kept on the roadway ahead.
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 If a command is not spoken a second time, the system When using this system, you should speak clearly and at will respond with an error and give some direction as a normal speaking volume. what can be said based on the context you are in.
Page 146: Uconnect™ Voice Commands
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Natural Speech Uconnect™ Voice Commands Natural speech allows the user to speak commands in The Uconnect™ Voice Command system understands phrases or complete sentences. The system filters out two types of commands. Universal commands are avail- certain non-word utterances and sounds such as “ah”...
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session in Disc Radio/Player Modes To switch to the disc mode, say “Change source to Disc”. In this mode, you can say the following commands: This command can be given in any mode or screen: •...
Page 148: Voice Tree
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 NOTE: 1. You can replace “950 AM” with any other AM or FM frequency, such as “98.7 FM”. 2. You can replace “80’s on 8” with any other satellite station name received by the radio. 3.
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 NOTE: 1. You can replace the album, artist, song, genre, playlist, podcast and audio book names with any corresponding names on the current device that is playing. 2. You can replace “8” with any track on the CD that is currently playing.
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 NOTE: 1. You can replace “NFL” with any league shown on the sports league screen. For example you can say “Show MLB headlines” or “Show PGA headlines”. 2. You can replace “Headlines” with any menu items shown on a league screen.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 NOTE: 1. Only available with Navigation equipped vehicles. 2. You can replace “Player” with “Radio”, “Navigation”, “Phone”, “Climate”, “More” or “Settings”. 3. Navigation commands only work if equipped with Navigation. 4. Available Voice Commands are shown in bold face and shaded grey.
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 NOTE: 1. You can also say “Find City”, “Find Favorite”, “Find Play by Category”, “Find Play by Name”, “Find Recently Found”, “Where to?” or “Go Home”. 2. You can say “Find Nearest” then “Restaurant”, “Fuel”, “Transit”, “Lodging”, “Shopping”, “Bank”, “Entertain- ment”, “Recreation”,...
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 159: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold WARNING! (Continued) face and shaded grey. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your SEATS vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the belts.
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The passenger’s seat will move up or down, Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward forward or rearward. The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Reclining The Seatback WARNING! (Continued) The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward, shoulder belt is no longer resting against your the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 162: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Lumbar — If Equipped Heated Seats — If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats On some models, the front and rear seats may be may be also be equipped with power lumbar. The power equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seatbacks.
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Front Heated Seat Operations — Uconnect Touch™ WARNING! (Continued) 8.4 and 8.4 Nav: • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates Press the “Controls” soft-key located on the bottom of the against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the “Driver” or “Passenger” seat soft-key NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt once to select HI-level heating. Press the soft- within two to five minutes. key a second time to select LO-level heating. When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will Press the soft-key a third time to shut the provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes...
Page 165: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Rear Heated Seats When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes with heated seats. The heated seat switches for these of operation.
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Ventilated Seat Operation — Uconnect time to select LO-level ventilation. Press the soft-key a Touch™ 8.4/8.4 Nav: third time to shut off the seat ventilation. Press the “Controls” soft-key located on the bottom of the Uconnect Touch™...
Page 167: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start WARNING! On models that are equipped with remote start, the driver’s ventilated seat can be programmed to come on The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- during a remote start.
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Active Head Restraints — Front Seats The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Active Head Restraints (AHR). In the event of a rear impact the AHRs will automatically extend forward minimizing the gap between the back of the occupants head and the AHR.
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 WARNING! Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death.
Page 170: Folding Rear Seat
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat After releasing the seatback, it can be folded forward. The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storage area. To fold the rear seatback, pull on the loops located on the upper seatback. NOTE: These loops can be tucked away when not in use.
Page 171: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! This feature allows the driver to store up to two different • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch.
Page 172: Programming The Memory Feature
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The memory seat switch is located on the driver’s door Programming The Memory Feature trim panel. The switch consists of three buttons: The (S) To create a new memory profile, perform the following: button, which is used to activate the memory save 1.
Page 173: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 • The Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock feature release button (1) or (2) accordingly. “Memory Profile can be enabled through the Uconnect Touch™ System, Set” (1 or 2) will display in the instrument cluster on refer to “Uconnect Touch™...
Page 174: Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To recall the memory setting for driver two, press Key Fob from the ignition (or change the ignition to OFF, MEMORY button number (2) on the driver’s door or the for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go). UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to •...
Page 175: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 • The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD driver seat position is less than 0.9 in (22.7 mm) Two latches must be released to open the hood. forward of the rear stop.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety CAUTION! catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it.
Page 177: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instru- ment panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, inte- rior lights and fog lights.
Page 178: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Headlights — If Equipped addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are This system automatically turns the headlights on or off turned off if they were turned on by this feature. according to ambient light levels.
Page 179: Smartbeam™ - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will NOTE: • SmartBeam™ can be turned on or off using the turn off in the normal manner. Uconnect Touch™ System, refer to “Uconnect Touch™ NOTE: Settings”...
Page 180: Steering Directed Headlights - If Equipped
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate Steering Directed Headlights — If Equipped This system automatically swivels the headlight beam 1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO headlight pattern horizontally to provide increased illumination in position. the direction the vehicle is steering. 2.
Page 181: Daytime Running Lights (Drl)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Fog Lights — If Equipped The LED Daytime Running Lights will come on when- The front fog light switch is built into the headlight ever the ignition is placed in the RUN position, the switch.
Page 182: Multifunction Lever
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking Multifunction Lever lights or the low beam headlights and press the The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn headlight switch. To turn off the front fog lights, signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights.
Page 183: Turn Signals
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Turn Signals Lane Change Assist Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 184: Front Map/Reading Lights
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Map/Reading Lights second time. The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) is The front map/reading lights are mounted in the over- pressed. head console. Front Map/Reading Light Switches Front Map/Reading Lights Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either...
Page 185: Courtesy Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Courtesy Lights Ambient Light The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil- corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, press the lens a ity of the floor center console and PRNDL area.
Page 186: Interior Lights
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lights Dimmer Controls The interior lights come on when a door is opened. The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is located on the left side of the instrument panel. To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is moved to the LOCK position.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left Ambient Light Control dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of Rotate the right dimmer control upward or downward to the instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders (if increase or decrease the brightness of the door handle equipped).
Page 188: Windshield Wipers And Washers
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dome Light Position WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior and washer when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this or ACC position.
Page 189: Intermittent Wiper System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Intermittent Wiper System CAUTION! Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be- tween cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the multifunc- through an automatic car wash.
Page 190: Mist Feature
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mist Feature If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper is Rotate the end of the lever downward to the Mist turned off, the wipers will operate for three wipe cycles position to activate a single wipe cycle to clear off road and then turn off.
Page 191: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be turned on automatically change between an intermittent wipe, slow and off using the Uconnect Touch™ System, refer to wipe and a fast wipe depending on the amount of “Uconnect Touch™...
Page 192: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Rain Sensing system has protective features for the TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN wiper blades and arms. It will not operate under the This feature allows you to tilt the steering column following conditions: upward or downward.
Page 193: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 To unlock the steering column, pull the control handle POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN down. To tilt the steering column, move the steering — IF EQUIPPED wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward.
Page 194: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To tilt the steering column, move the switch up or down HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED as desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps pull the switch toward you or push the switch away from warm your hands in cold weather.
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Touch the “Controls” soft-key then touch the “Heated Steering Wheel” soft-key to turn on the heated steering wheel. Press the “Heated Steering Wheel” soft-key a second time to turn the heated steering wheel off. Heated Steering Wheel Soft-Key NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate.
Page 196: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start WARNING! (Continued) On models that are equipped with remote start, the • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering during a remote start.
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF. The switch is located on the front side of the driver’s seat cushion side shield. • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control Sys- tem is on.
Page 198: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the CAUTION! right side of the steering wheel. Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls.
Page 199: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control To Set A Desired Speed System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button vehicle set speed.
Page 200: To Resume Speed
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Speed decrease until the button is released. Release the button To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed button and release.
Page 201: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed EQUIPPED Control. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling WARNING! on highways and major roadways.
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) − Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight system. It is not a substitute for active driving distance conditions.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 The Cruise Control system has two control modes: WARNING! • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an You should switch off the ACC system: appropriate distance between vehicles. • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, •...
Page 204: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the The speed control buttons (located on the right side of the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise steering wheel) operates the ACC system. Control.
Page 205: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following To Activate conditions: Push and release the ON/OFF button. The ACC menu in the EVIC displays “Adaptive Cruise Ready.” • When you apply the brakes. •...
Page 206: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To turn the system OFF, push and release the ON/OFF WARNING! button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the EVIC will display “Adaptive Cruise Control Off.” Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 • The system will not be controlling the distance be- tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle speed will only be determined by the position of the accelerator pedal. ACC Set Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Page 208: To Cancel
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Cancel The system will disable ACC without erasing the memory if: • You softly tap the brake pedal. • You depress the brake pedal. • You press the CANCEL switch. • An Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) event occurs. •...
Page 209: To Resume Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 To Resume Speed To Vary The Speed Setting Press the RES + button and release. Then remove your While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by foot from the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the pressing and holding the RES + button.
Page 210: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 mph Setting The Following Distance In ACC (1.6 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of The specified following distance for ACC can be set by the button results in a decrease of 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Distance Set 2 (medium) Distance Set 1 (short) To change the distance setting, press the Distance button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting adjusts between 3 (long), 2 (medium), and 1 (short).
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the set speed. If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the ACC Activation). same lane, the EVIC displays the “Sensed Vehicle Indi- The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited;...
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 Brake Alert 3 Brake Alert 2...
Page 214: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings. The EVIC is located in the upper part of the instrument cluster between the speedometer and the tachometer. The information it displays depends on ACC system status. Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “ACC”...
Page 215: Display Warnings And Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 • System Off Adaptive Cruise Control Ready • ACC Proximity Warning − When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive • ACC Unavailable Warning Cruise Control Ready.”...
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” message To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor- can sometimes be displayed while driving in highly tant to note the following maintenance items: reflective areas (i.e.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 When the condition that deactivated the system is no longer present, the system will return to the “Adaptive Cruise Control Off” state and will resume function by simply reactivating it. NOTE: Installing a vehicle front-end protector or an aftermarket grille or modifying the grille is not recom- mended.
Page 218: Precautions While Driving With Acc
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Precautions While Driving With ACC In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection issues. In these cases, ACC may brake late or unexpect- edly. The driver needs to stay alert and may need to intervene.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 Using ACC On Hills When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions, and the steepness of the hills, ACC perfor- mance may be limited.
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lane Changing ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it’s too late for the ACC system to take action.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 Narrow Vehicles Stationary Objects And Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they vehicles.
Page 222: General Information
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information displayed if the system was in the ACC OFF position. To switch back to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, press the FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems MODE button a second time. Classification Specifications: 47 C.F.R.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 • The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys- NOTE: You must observe the display when setting or changing speed, not the speedometer. tem (ESC/TCS) activates. To Vary The Speed Setting To Resume There are two ways to change the set speed: Press the RES + button and then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Page 224: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped WARNING! Forward Collision Warning (FCW) warns the driver of a potential collision with the vehicle in front of you and Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to prompts the driver to take action in order to avoid the avoid a collision on its own.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 The default status of FCW is the “Far” setting, this allows NOTE: • In the “Off” setting FCW OFF will be displayed on the the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away.
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE FCW Unavailable Warning If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ FCW Unavailable, Vehicle System Error”, there may be a temporary malfunction that limits FCW functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions, FCW will be temporarily unavailable.
Page 227: Parksense Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 PARKSENSE PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ParkSense Sensors The ParkSense Park Assist system provides visual and The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ audible indications of the distance between the rear bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is and/or front fascia and a detected obstacle when backing within the sensors’...
Page 228: Parksense Warning Display
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense Warning Display The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected from the Uconnect Touch™ System. Refer to “Uconnect Touch™ Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- formation.
Page 229: Parksense Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 ParkSense Display The warning display will turn ON indicating the system status when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the vehicle is in DRIVE and an obstacle has been detected. Park Assist System Off Park Assist System ON...
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 Continuous Tone...
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than...
Page 233: Front Park Assist Audible Alerts
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 Front Park Assist Audible Alerts system is disabled, the EVIC will display the “PARK ParkSense will turn off the Front Park Assist audible ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for approximately five alert (chime) after approximately 3 seconds when an seconds in REVERSE or for 5 seconds when the vehicle is obstacle has been detected, the vehicle is stationary, and in DRIVE.
Page 234: Cleaning The Parksense System
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE less than 7 mph [11 km/h]). Under this condition ParkSense System Usage Precautions ParkSense will not operate. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle NOTE: Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your • Ensure that the front and rear bumper are free of snow, Instrument Panel”...
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 • Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care CAUTION! not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris. Failure to do so can result in the system not working to recognize every obstacle, including small ob- properly.
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the ParkSense Park Assist System, it • Drivers must be careful when backing up even is strongly recommended that the ball mount and when using the ParkSense Park Assist System. hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the ve- Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look hicle when the vehicle is not used for towing.
Page 237: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear EQUIPPED camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear appears again.
Page 238: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Touch Screen Radio
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be Drivers must be careful when backing up even when driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
Page 239: Overhead Console
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 OVERHEAD CONSOLE Front Map/Reading Lights The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light can and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of the Opener (HomeLink ) and power sunroof switches may console.
Page 240: Sunglass Bin Door
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunglass Bin Door GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED At the front of the console a compartment is provided for HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ment access is a “push/push”...
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 HomeLink Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner HomeLink Buttons/Overhead Consoles NOTE: HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active.
Page 242: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Before You Begin Programming HomeLink NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink button you want to program and the hand-held transmit- ter button. 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi- cator light. The Homelink indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after Homelink has received the fre- quency signal from the hand-held transmitter.
Page 244: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until step after the LEARN button has been pressed. the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the button.
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi- Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button cator light. The Homelink indicator will flash slowly To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, and then rapidly after Homelink has received the fre- follow these steps: quency signal from the hand-held transmitter.
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Canadian/Gate Operator Programming 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button, For programming transmitters in Canada/United States while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand-held that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink has suc- several seconds of transmission.
Page 247: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for Using HomeLink programming, plug it back in at this time. To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate opera- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,...
Page 248: Troubleshooting Tips
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Troubleshooting Tips WARNING! If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here • Your motorized door or gate will open and close are some of the most common solutions: while you are programming the universal trans- •...
Page 249: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 General Information POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry The power sunroof switch is located between the sun Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following visors on the overhead console.
Page 250: Opening Sunroof - Express
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in second and the sunroof will open automatically from any position.
Page 251: Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode Venting Sunroof — Express To close the sunroof, press and hold the switch in the Press and release the “Vent” button, and the sunroof will forward position. Any release of the switch will stop the open to the vent position.
Page 252: Wind Buffeting
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Ignition OFF Operation Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switch ears.
Page 253: Commandview Sunroof With Power Shade - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 COMMANDVIEW SUNROOF WITH POWER WARNING! SHADE — IF EQUIPPED • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in The CommandView sunroof switch is located to the left between the sun visors on the overhead console. the ignition switch.
Page 254: Opening Sunroof - Express
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express second and the sunroof will open automatically from any Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop position.
Page 255: Opening Power Shade - Manual Mode
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode Pinch Protect Feature To open the shade, press and hold the switch rearward to This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of full open. Any release of the switch will stop the move- the sunroof during Express Close operation.
Page 256: Sunroof Maintenance
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Ignition Off time is programmable using the together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to Uconnect Touch™ System. Refer to “Uconnect minimize the buffeting or open any window.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 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. •...
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center console outlet is powered directly from the There is also a 12 volt power outlet located on the back of battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into the center console for rear passengers. This power outlet this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent the has power available only when the ignition is placed in engine from starting.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • After the use of high power draw accessories or • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw long periods of the vehicle not being started (with power from the vehicle’s battery even when not in accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 261: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 CUPHOLDERS Front Seat Cupholders The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the center console. Front Cupholders Retractable Cover...
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated and Cooled Cupholders — If Equipped Press the “Cold” symbol once to turn on the cupholder; Your vehicle may be equipped with heated and cooled press the symbol a second time to turn the cupholder off. cupholders.
Page 263: Rear Seat Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 Rear Seat Cupholders Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest On some vehicles the rear cupholders are equipped with between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned a light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide conve- passengers.
Page 264: Storage
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Glovebox Storage The glovebox storage compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Opened Glovebox Storage Compartment Console Features There is a cubby bin located forward of the shift lever. The cubby bin is covered with a push-push actuated door.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 Two separate storage compartments are also located Inside the center console armrest, there is a removable underneath the center console armrest. upper storage tray that can be slid forward/rearward on rails for access to the lower storage area. This tray has an integrated coin holder, along with additional area for small items like an ipod or phone.
Page 266: Door Storage
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Storage Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped The door panels contain storage areas. For rear passengers there is a storage bin located in the armrest. Lift upward on the latch to open the storage compartment.
Page 267: Cargo Area - Vehicles Equipped With 60/40
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 WARNING! (Continued) Split-Folding Rear Seat • The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down versatility.
Page 268: Cargo Area Features
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CARGO AREA FEATURES WARNING! Trunk Mat — If Equipped The weight and position of cargo and passengers can A trunk mat covers the bottom of the cargo area. The change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle trunk mat is used to protect the interior of the trunk from handling.
Page 269: Grocery Bag Hooks
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 GROCERY BAG HOOKS CAUTION! The rear cargo area is equipped with grocery bag hooks, located on either side of the rear cargo area. Do not exceed the maximum weight limit 50 lbs (22 kg) of the grocery bag hook. Damage may occur to hook and mounting surface.
Page 270: Power Sunshade - If Equipped
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Sunshade — If Equipped CAUTION! Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sunshade that will reduce the amount of sunlight that will shine Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to through the rear windshield.
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 NOTE: The rear sunshade control switch can be locked out with the rear passenger window controls from the driver switch window lockout switch. Power Sunshade Soft-Key Controls Soft-Key...
Page 272: Load Leveling System - If Equipped
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The power sunshade can also be operated by passengers LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED in the rears seats. The power sunshade switch is located The automatic load leveling system will provide a level- on the back of the center console between the heated seat riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading switches.
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ EVIC Red Telltales ....290 Instrument Panel Features ....273 ▫...
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Messages # ......299 Harman Kardon Logic7 High Performance Multichannel Surround Sound System With ▫...
Page 275: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 7 — ESC Off Switch 13 — Engine Start/Stop Button 2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Uconnect Touch™ System Hard Controls 14 — Trunk Release Button 3 — Hazard Switch 9 —...
Page 276: Instrument Cluster
274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 277: Instrument Cluster - Premium
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 278: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 4. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog 1. Tachometer lights are on. This gauge measures engine revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000). 5. High Beam Indicator This indicator shows that the high beam head- 2.
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 technician should leave the odometer reading the same NOTE: • You must apply the brakes before shifting from PARK. as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must •...
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when operating properly.
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 does not come on when turning the key from OFF to CAUTION! ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. The TPMS has been optimized for the original Certain conditions, such as poor fuel quality, etc., may equipment tires and wheels.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal during starting, stays on, or turns on while operating conditions.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced 16. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock Light — If Equipped brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have trol (ESC) is off.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL In this case, the light will remain on until the condition WARNING! has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the tion.
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 19. Seat Belt Reminder Light CAUTION! When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/ RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if your vehicle.
Page 287: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful (EVIC) information by pressing the switches mounted on the The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the •...
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menu and Vehicle Info and Trip Info sub-menus (Fuel Economy, Ve- hicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Trip Info, Vehicle Speed, and Turn Menu OFF) and sub-menus.
Page 289: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 BACK Button messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn- Press the BACK button to return to the main ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall menu from an info screen or sub-menu item. into several categories: •...
Page 290: Evic White Telltales
288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Unstored Messages Until RUN EVIC White Telltales These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition tales. These telltales include: is in the RUN state.
Page 291: Evic Amber Telltales
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 • Electronic Speed Control SET EVIC Amber Telltales This telltale will illuminate when the electronic This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- speed control is SET. For further information, tales. These telltales include: refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Under- •...
Page 292: Evic Red Telltales
290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator EVIC Red Telltales This telltale will turn on to indicate the wind- This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These shield washer fluid is low. telltales include: • Door Ajar This telltale turns on when one or more doors •...
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Telltale Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. This telltale informs you of a problem with the The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Temperature Warning Telltale • Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale This telltale warns of an overheated engine condi- This telltale indicates that the transmission tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- fluid temperature is running hot. This may proaches H, this telltale will illuminate and a occur with severe usage, such as trailer towing.
Page 295: Oil Change Due
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change WARNING! interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style. If the Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale is illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle, Unless reset, this message will continue to display each in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to time you cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
Page 296: Fuel Economy
294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. Fuel Economy Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Fuel Economy is highlighted.
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 which displays 0 immediately after reset. Then, the and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel history information will be erased, and the averaging will tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the SELECT continue from the last fuel average reading before the button.
Page 298: Cruise Control
296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Cruise Control other feature is in the EVIC main display, the Cruise Press and release the UP or DOWN button until ACC (if status will be displayed in place of the EVIC odometer equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control) or Cruise is line.
Page 299: Trip Info
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 Trip Info Trip B Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Trip Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last Info is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the reset.
Page 300: Tire Psi
298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tire PSI Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Tire PSI Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Vehicle is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the SELECT Info is highlighted in the EVIC.
Page 301: Messages
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 • Trans Temperature Uconnect Touch™ SETTINGS Displays the actual transmission temperature. The Uconnect Touch™ system uses a combination of soft and hard keys located on the center of the instrument • Engine Hours panel that allows you to access and change the customer Displays the number of hours of engine operation.
Page 302: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 Settings (If Equipped)
300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 Settings (If Equipped) In this mode the Uconnect Touch™ system allows you to access programmable features that may be equipped such as Display, Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks, Heated Seats, Engine Off Operation, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/Bluetooth and SIRIUS Setup through hard-keys and soft-keys.
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 selecting any point on the scale between the + and – soft-keys. Then touch the arrow back soft-key. • Mode Touch the Mode soft-key to change this display. When in this display, you may select one of the auto display settings.
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Units • Fuel Saver Display Touch the Units soft-key to change this display. When in Touch the Fuel Saver Display soft-key to turn the “ECO” this display, you may switch the EVIC, odometer, and message (located in the instrument cluster display) on or navigation system (if equipped) between US and Metric off.
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 the digital clock in the status bar. To change the Show dynamic driving, select the Near setting. This warns you Time Status setting, press and release the ON or OFF of a possible collision when you are much closer to the soft-key.
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Refer to “ParkSense Rear Park Assist” in “Understand- mode. When this mode is selected, the Blind Spot Moni- ing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for system function tor (BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual and operating information.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 • Rain Sensing Lights Touch the Rain Sensing soft-key to change this display. • Illuminated Approach When this feature is selected, the system will automati- Touch the Illuminated Approach soft-key to change this cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture display.
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Auto High Beams “SmartBeam™” • Steering Directed Lights Touch the Auto High Beams soft-key to change this Touch the Steering Directed Lights soft-key to change this display. When this feature is selected, the high beam display.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • Sound Horn With Remote Start Doors & Locks Touch the Sound Horn With Remote Start soft-key to • Auto Unlock On Exit change this display. When this feature is selected, the Touch the Auto Unlock On Exit soft-key to change this horn will sound when the remote start is activated.
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Remote Door Unlock Order touching the handle more than once will only result in Touch the Remote Door Unlock Order soft-key to change the driver’s door opening. If Unlock Driver Door Only this display. When Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press On 1st Press is selected, once the driver door is opened, is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first the interior door lock/unlock switch can be used to...
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 • Passive Entry (Keyless Enter-N-Go) Engine Off Options Touch the Passive Entry soft-key to change this display. • Easy Exit Seats — If Equipped This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s Touch the Easy Exit Seats soft-key to change this display. door(s) without having to press the RKE transmitter lock This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to or unlock buttons.
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Off Power Delay Compass Settings Touch the Engine Off Power Delay soft-key to change this • Variance display. When this feature is selected, the power window Touch the Variance soft-key to change this display. Com- switches, radio, Uconnect™...
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 • Calibration Touch the Calibration soft-key to change this setting. This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to manually reset the compass. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display CAL until the compass is calibrated.
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Speed Adjusted Volume Audio Touch the Speed Adjusted Volume soft-key to change this • Equalizer display. This feature increases or decreases volume rela- Touch the Equalizer soft-key to change this display. tive to vehicle speed. To change the Speed Adjusted When in this display, you may adjust the Bass, Mid and Volume, press the OFF, 1, 2 or 3 soft-key.
Page 315: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Settings (If Equipped)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 SIRIUS Setup Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To reactivate your service, either call the number listed on • Channel Skip the screen or visit the provider online. SIRIUS can be programmed to designate a group of channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to NOTE: SIRIUS Travel Link is a separate subscription.
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a Once the setting is complete press the Back Arrow time. soft-key to return to the previous menu or press the X soft-key to close out of the settings screen. Pressing the Up or Down Arrow soft-keys on the right side of the screen will allow you to toggle up or down through the available settings.
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 • Units setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale between the + and – soft-keys. Then touch the arrow back When in this display, you may select to have the EVIC, soft-key. odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) changed between US and Metric units of measure.
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that Clock setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key After pressing the Clock soft-key the following settings to return to the previous menu. will be available. •...
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 • Set Time Minutes until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that When in this display, you may adjust the minutes. The setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key Sync with GPS Time soft-key must be unchecked. To to return to the previous menu.
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tilt Mirrors In Reverse driving experience. To change the FCW status, touch and release the OFF, Near or Far button. Then touch the arrow When this feature is selected, the outside sideview mir- back soft-key. rors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the RUN position and the transmission shift lever is in the RE- For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con-...
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 audible alert when the turn signal is on. When “Off” is top of the screen. After five seconds, this note will selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is deacti- disappear. The ParkView camera is located on the rear vated.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped and operating information. To make your selection, touch the Hill Start Assist soft-key, until a check-mark appears When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap- Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous proximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 • Daytime Running Lights selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on selected. To make your selection, touch the Flash Head- whenever the engine is running. To make your selection, lights with Lock soft-key, until a check-mark appears touch the Daytime Running Lights soft-key, until a next to setting, showing that setting has been selected.
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Flash Headlight With Lock touch the Sound Horn With Remote Start soft-key, until a When this feature is selected, the front and headlights check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the has been selected.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 will only result in the driver’s door unlocking. If Driver to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch Door is selected, once the driver door is opened, the the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. interior door lock/unlock switch can be used to unlock NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat all doors (or use RKE transmitter).
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. When this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat and •...
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 Compass Settings After pressing the Compass Settings soft-key the follow- ing settings will be available. • Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL calibrate the compass by pressing the ON soft-key and NOTE: Bass/Mid/Treble allow you to simply slide your completing one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free finger up or down to change the setting as well as touch from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL directly on the desired setting.
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 • Subscription Information Phone/Bluetooth After pressing the Phone/Bluetooth soft-key the follow- New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free ing settings will be available. limited time subscription to SIRIUS Satellite Radio with your radio. Following the expiration of the free services, •...
Page 330: Setting The Analog Clock
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK iPod /USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be panel, press and hold the button until the setting is plugged into the USB port.
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 proprietary amplifier and speaker technologies deliver- AUX input; and is activated through the Uconnect ing substantial increases in component and system effi- Touch™ System. Refer to “Surround Sound” under ciency levels. “Uconnect Touch™ Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”.
Page 332: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a The remote sound system controls are located on the pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and surface of the steering wheel at the three and nine o’clock mode of the sound system.
Page 333: Cd Player
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 The button located in the center of the left-hand control CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following grammed in the radio preset pushbutton. precautions: CD Player 1.
Page 334: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- CLIMATE CONTROLS lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective The air conditioning and heating system is designed to coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) make you comfortable in all types of weather.
Page 335: General Overview
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 General Overview Hard-Keys Hard-keys are located on the left and right side of the Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 screen in the center of the instru- ment panel. There are also hard-keys located below the Uconnect Touch™ screen. Automatic Climate Controls —...
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect Touch™ system screen. Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Automatic Temperature Controls — Soft-keys Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-keys And Soft-keys) Uconnect Touch™ System 4.3 Manual Temperature Controls — Soft-keys (If Equipped) 1.
Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 Performing this function will cause the automatic opera- position. Blower control should be left in the “ON” tion to switch into manual mode and the AUTO indicator position to allow the climate control to either warm or will turn off.
Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Soft-key — Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 An indicator will illuminate when the rear window Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting. turns off after 10 minutes.
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 6. Passenger Temperature Control Up Button this function will cause the ATC to switch between Provides the passenger with independent temperature manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to “Automatic control. Push the button for warmer temperature set- Operation”...
Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Modes NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Page 341: Climate Control Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 13. SYNC NOTE: • If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass, Press the Sync soft-key to toggle the Sync feature On/Off. The Sync indicator is illuminated when this feature is select Defrost mode and increase blower speed. enabled.
Page 342: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may 2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system lead to excessive window fogging. On systems with to maintain by adjusting the driver and passenger tempera- Manual Climate Controls, the Recirculation mode is not ture hard or soft control buttons (6, 7, 10, 11).
Page 343: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 To provide you with maximum comfort in the Automatic Operating Tips mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will remain NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for on low until the engine warms up. The blower will suggested control settings for various weather condi- increase in speed and transition into Auto mode.
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC) will automati- Vacation Storage Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service cally adjust the climate control settings to reduce or (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air eliminate window fogging on the front windshield.
Page 345: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....348 Automatic Transmission ....353 ▫...
Page 346 344 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Gear Ranges ......359 Multi-Displacement System (MDS) (If Equipped) — 5.7L Engine Only ..374 AutoStick —...
Page 347 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 ▫ Synchronizing ESC ....387 ▫ Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped ..401 ▫...
Page 348 346 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ General Information ....419 ▫ E-85 General Information ....424 ▫...
Page 349 STARTING AND OPERATING 347 ▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ..432 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ..437 ▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ..432 ▫...
Page 350: Starting Procedures
348 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if do not leave Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat ON/RUN mode.
Page 351: Keyless Enter-N-Go
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Normal Starting CAUTION! (Continued) Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm is at idle speed.
Page 352 350 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position. ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions – With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or 3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/ NEUTRAL Position) STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle The Keyless Enter-N-Go feature operates similar to an...
Page 353: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or 29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time WARNING! (Continued) to return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get displays “OFF”). it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or 29°C) transmission cannot be started this way.
Page 354: After Starting
352 STARTING AND OPERATING Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED START/STOP Button) The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits If the engine fails to start after you have followed the quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a “Normal Starting”...
Page 355: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 353 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal while shifting out of PARK. CAUTION! WARNING! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK ing precautions are not observed: •...
Page 356: Key Ignition Park Interlock
354 STARTING AND OPERATING Key Ignition Park Interlock WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, before the engine can be turned off.
Page 357: Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission - 3.6L Engine
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission – 3.6L Engine This vehicle is equipped with a state of the art, fuel efficient eight-speed transmission. The electronic shift lever in this vehicle does not slide like a conventional shifter. Instead, the shift lever is spring loaded and moves forward and rearward, always returning to the center position after each gear is selected.
Page 358 356 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting From PARK To DRIVE Shifting From NEUTRAL To DRIVE • Firmly press the brake pedal, press the lock button on • Firmly press the brake pedal, press the lock button on the shift lever, then pull the shift lever rearward and the shift lever, then pull and hold the shift lever fully release.
Page 359 STARTING AND OPERATING 357 Shifting From DRIVE To SPORT/LOW operate only in certain gears, or may not shift at all. Vehicle performance may be severely degraded and the Vehicles Equipped With SPORT Mode engine may stall. In some situations, the transmission •...
Page 360: Optional Shifter With Autostick
358 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Turn the engine OFF. Once in the DRIVE range, tapping the shift lever rear- ward will toggle between SPORT mode and DRIVE 4. Wait approximately 30 seconds. mode. You do not need to press the shift lever button 5.
Page 361: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 The electronically-controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers).
Page 362 360 STARTING AND OPERATING Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in WARNING! motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for vehicle in this range. the parking brake. Always apply the parking When parking on a level surface, you may place the shift brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle lever in the PARK position first, and then apply the...
Page 363 STARTING AND OPERATING 361 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, idle speed.
Page 364 362 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a position to the ON/RUN position, and also press number of reasons.
Page 365 STARTING AND OPERATING 363 • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that WARNING! it indicates the PARK position. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 366 364 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE Transmission Limp Home Mode This range should be used for most city and highway Transmission function is monitored electronically for driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 367: Autostick - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 3. Turn the engine OFF. Overdrive Operation The automatic transmission includes an electronically 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. controlled Overdrive (fifth gear). The transmission will 5. Restart the engine. automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the follow- ing conditions are present: 6.
Page 368: Operation - 3.6L Engine
366 STARTING AND OPERATING • If AutoStick Operation – 3.6L Engine is engaged while in SPORT mode, When the transmission is in DRIVE or SPORT mode, it manual gear selection will be maintained until either will operate automatically, shifting between the eight SPORT mode is exited or as described below.
Page 369: Operation - 5.7L Engine
STARTING AND OPERATING 367 or overspeed condition would result. It will remain in the WARNING! selected gear until another upshift or downshift is cho- sen, except as described below. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their •...
Page 370 368 STARTING AND OPERATING • Heavily pressing the accelerator pedal will generate an To disengage AutoStick mode, hold the shift lever to the automatic downshift (for improved acceleration) right or press and hold the (+) shift paddle (if equipped) when reasonable. until “D”...
Page 371: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED period of time. Drive mode, RWD or AWD, is displayed This vehicle is equipped with an active on-demand momentarily in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system which makes available (EVIC) in the gage area of the vehicle display when the optimum traction for a wide variety of road surface and transmission is first shifted into gear, and if the drive...
Page 372: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
370 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Acceleration wedge of water to build up between the tire and road Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- surface.
Page 373: Driving Through Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 DRIVING THROUGH WATER Shallow Standing Water Driving through water more than a few inches/ Although your vehicle is capable of driving through centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure shallow standing water, consider the following Caution safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
Page 374 372 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 375: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 373 POWER STEERING If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM” Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-hydraulic power message and a flashing icon are displayed on steering system that will give you good vehicle response the EVIC screen, it indicates that the vehicle and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces.
Page 376: Multi-Displacement System (Mds) (If Equipped) - 5.7L Engine Only
374 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) (IF • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- EQUIPPED) — 5.7L ENGINE ONLY tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting these conditions there will be a substantial increase in off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds...
Page 377: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the PARK position. The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully.
Page 378 376 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound the parking brake.
Page 379: Anti-Lock Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless parking brake released, a brake system malfunction Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
Page 380 378 STARTING AND OPERATING • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some of the stop.
Page 381: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 379 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- brake control system that include Anti-Lock Brake Sys- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase tem (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist braking or steering efficiency beyond that af- System (BAS), and the Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
Page 382: Traction Control System (Tcs)
380 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! This system complements the ABS by optimizing the vehicle braking capability during emergency brake ma- The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics neuvers. This system detects an emergency braking situ- from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the ation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
Page 383: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) WARNING! This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESC The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics corrects for oversteering and understeering the vehicle from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel.
Page 384 382 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Operating Modes The “ESC Off” switch is located on the switch bank in the The ESC system has two available operating modes: center of the instrument panel. To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily press the “ESC Off” switch and the ESC On “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 385: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 brake pedal. If the driver does not apply the throttle WARNING! during this short period of time, the system will release brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill. The The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- system will release brake pressure in proportion to the vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in...
Page 386 384 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA will work in REVERSE and all forward gears when WARNING! the activation criteria have been met. The system will not • If you use a trailer brake controller with your activate if the vehicle is placed in NEUTRAL or PARK. trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and WARNING! deactivated with the brake switch.
Page 387: Ready Alert Braking
STARTING AND OPERATING 385 It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may WARNING! (Continued) occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle the driver. When the throttle is released very quickly, on a hill without putting the transmission in Ready Alert Braking applies a small amount of brake PARK and using the parking brake, it will roll...
Page 388: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
386 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac- ESC OFF Indicator Light celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and Light”...
Page 389: Synchronizing Esc
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Synchronizing ESC TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION If the power supply is interrupted (battery Tire Markings disconnected discharged), “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” may illuminate with the engine running. If this should occur, turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right.
Page 390 388 STARTING AND OPERATING • Temporary spare tires are spares designed for tempo- NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. rary emergency use only. Temporary high pressure design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” compact spare tires have the letter “T”...
Page 391 STARTING AND OPERATING 389 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 392 390 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 393: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 391 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.
Page 394: Tire Terminology And Definitions
392 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the Cold Tire Inflation Pressure vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 395: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 393 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard 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.
Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You the weight referenced here.
Page 397 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of of your vehicle with varying seating configurations...
Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 399: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 397 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 400: Tire Inflation Pressures
398 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to door.
Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the Winter.
Page 402: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
400 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 403: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 401 vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. pattern. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip- the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the...
Page 404: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
402 STARTING AND OPERATING your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the WARNING! original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive more than Limited-Use Spare –...
Page 405: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 Tire Spinning WARNING! When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle stopping when you are stuck.
Page 406: Tread Wear Indicators
404 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
Page 407: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 405 Information” placard for the size designation of your tire. WARNING! The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall. See the Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety years, regardless of the remaining tread.
Page 408: Tire Chains
406 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 409 STARTING AND OPERATING 407 NOTE: Do not use tire chains on a compact spare tire. CAUTION! (Continued) • Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large CAUTION! bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle. To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the •...
Page 410: Snow Tires
408 STARTING AND OPERATING Always use the lower suggested operating speed if both Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what the chain manufacturer and vehicle manufacturer sug- was originally equipped with your vehicle and should gest a maximum speed. This notice applies to all chain not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph traction devices, including link and cable (radial) chains.
Page 411: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 409 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross” Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern different loads and perform different steering, driving, does not apply to some directional tires that must not be and braking functions.
Page 412: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
410 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- limit for any reason, including low temperature effects mended cold placard pressure.
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure • The TPMS has been optimized for the original of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), equipment tires and wheels.
Page 414: Base System
412 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure the tire.
Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly (if message will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven equipped) has a TPM sensor. The matching full size spare for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for can be used in place of any of the four road tires.
Page 416 414 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or Vehicles With Compact Spare wheel housings. 1. The compact spare tire does not have a TPM sensor. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire.
Page 417: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 415 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and The TPMS consists of the following components: reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, • Receiver module, the TPMS will update automatically and the TPM Telltale •...
Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible The TPM Telltale Light will illuminate in the and inflate the tires with a low pressure condition (those instrument cluster and a chime will sound when flashing or in a different color in the EVIC graphic) to the tire pressure is low in one or more of the four vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure inflation...
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors. 2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio wave signals. 3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING position. The system still needs to be serviced as long as Vehicles With Compact Spare the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message is displayed. 1. The compact spare tire does not have a TPM sensor. Vehicles With Full Size Spare Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire.
Page 421: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 4. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will General Information sound, the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the EVIC will RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 422: Fuel Requirements
420 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS optimum performance. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit over 3.6L Engine – If Equipped regular gasoline in these engines. This engine is designed to meet all emis- sions regulations and provide excellent Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to fuel economy and performance when us-...
Page 423: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 Reformulated Gasoline CAUTION! Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are spe- line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- blends may result in starting and driveability prob- prove air quality.
Page 424: Mmt In Gasoline
422 STARTING AND OPERATING If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 MMT In Gasoline fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline •...
Page 425: Materials Added To Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 423 Materials Added To Fuel CAUTION! (Continued) All gasoline sold in the United States is required to • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to detergents or other additives is not needed under normal overheat.
Page 426: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
424 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper WARNING! maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mal conditions repaired promptly.
Page 427: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 Ethanol Fuel (E-85) CAUTION! E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury.
Page 428: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
These special requirements are included during warm up. in MOPAR engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer only NOTE: recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet • Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 429: Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 Starting Replacement Parts The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and...
Page 430: Adding Fuel
428 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL 2. Open the fuel filler door. 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located in the driver’s door map pocket). Fuel Filler Door 3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system.
Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refueling. NOTE: Only the correct size nozzle opens the latches allowing the flapper door to open. 5.
Page 432: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
430 STARTING AND OPERATING Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release WARNING! If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near filler door emergency release. the vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank 1.
Page 433: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 431 3. Pull the release cable. Do not exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to the rear of the driver’s door. The label contains the following information: •...
Page 434: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr)
432 STARTING AND OPERATING The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the VIN. Overloading The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the This includes driver, passengers, and cargo.
Page 435: Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 433 Loading TRAILER TOWING To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty In this section, you will find safety tips and information weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do down low and be sure you distribute their weight as with your vehicle.
Page 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica- The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all tion Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further cargo, consumables, and equipment (permanent or tem- information.
Page 437 STARTING AND OPERATING 435 Trailer Sway Control in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions, it pro- The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be vides for a more level ride, offering more consistent installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing that typically provides adjustable friction associated with safety.
Page 438: Trailer Hitch Classification
436 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions WARNING! (Continued) Max. Trailer Hitch Indus- • Weight distributing systems may not be compatible Class try Standards with surge brake couplers. Consult with your hitch Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) and trailer manufacturer or a reputable recreational Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg)
Page 439: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 437 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Tongue Wt. (Gross Trailer Wt.) (See Note) 3.6L Automatic 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Page 440: Trailer And Tongue Weight
438 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
Page 441: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Page 442 440 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not • Total weight must be distributed between the tow overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can vehicle and the trailer such that the following four cause a loss of control, poor performance, or dam- ratings are not exceeded: age to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering,...
Page 443 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 Towing Requirements – Tires on replacement tires and for the proper tire replace- ment procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s GVWR spare tire.
Page 444 442 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) distance. When towing, you should allow for ad- loaded, it should have its own brakes, and they ditional space between your vehicle and the ve- should be of adequate capacity.
Page 445 STARTING AND OPERATING 443 The wiring harness is not installed when leaving the factory; it must be done by the dealer or customer. Refer to the following illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 —...
Page 446: Towing Tips
444 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips specified for “police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer tow- Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, ing.” Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper and backing up the trailer in an area located away from maintenance intervals.
Page 447: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 − Extended driving at high RPM should be avoided to RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND prevent excess heat generation. A reduction in vehicle MOTORHOME, ETC.) speed may be required to avoid extended driving at Two-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive high RPM.
Page 449: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ....460 Hazard Warning Flashers ....448 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 450: Hazard Warning Flashers
448 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the center In any of the following situations, you can reduce the of the instrument panel between the center air outlets. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
Page 451: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 449 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,” • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the pull over and stop the vehicle.
Page 452: Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
450 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Lift the access cover using the pull strap. WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only.
Page 453 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 451 3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire. Jack Fastener 6. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the Spare Tire Fastener spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left 4.
Page 454: Preparations For Jacking
452 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. • A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision 3. Set the parking brake. or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the 4. Place the shift lever into PARK. vehicle.
Page 455: Jacking And Changing A Tire
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 453 Jacking And Changing A Tire WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. help prevent personal injury or damage to your •...
Page 456 454 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench. CAUTION! 2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on cap covers the lug nuts, use the lug wrench to pry the locations other than those indicated in the Jacking center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle.
Page 457 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 455 4. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange. Rear Jacking Location 5.
Page 458 456 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and tire. 7.
Page 459 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 457 • Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to “Limited-Use leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each Spare” under “Tires—General Information” in “Start- nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of ing and Operating”...
Page 460: Road Tire Installation
458 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Road Tire Installation nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 110 ft/lbs (150 N·m). If in doubt about the 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. correct tightness, have them checked with a torque 2.
Page 461: Preparations For Jump-Start
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 459 CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur. WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
Page 462: Jump-Starting Procedure
460 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park WARNING! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. ever the hood is raised.
Page 463 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 461 CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark or the discharged vehicle.
Page 464: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
462 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Disconnect the positive (+) jumper cable from the FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE positive (+) post of the booster battery. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your 9.
Page 465 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 463 NOTE: Turn off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) WARNING! — if equipped, or Traction Control System (TCS) — if equipped before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- Brake Control”...
Page 466: Shift Lever Override - 5 Speed Transmission
464 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE — 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: 1.
Page 467: Manual Park Release - 8 Speed Transmission (3.6L Engine)
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 465 MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED NOTE: To prevent the vehicle from rolling unintention- TRANSMISSION (3.6L Engine) ally, firmly apply the parking brake. 1. Remove the console storage bin to access the Manual WARNING! Park Release lever.
Page 468 466 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Insert the screwdriver into the slot in the center of the The vehicle is now out of PARK and can be towed. lever, and disengage the spring steel lever locking tab by Release the parking brake only when the vehicle is pushing it to the right.
Page 469: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 467 To Reset The Manual Park Release: 3. Pull up gently on the tether strap to confirm that the lever is locked in its stowed position. 1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the rear side) rearward (away from the lever) to unlatch the lever.
Page 470 468 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent CAUTION! damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other • Do not use sling type equipment when towing. equipment designed for the purpose, following equip- ment manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 471: Without The Ignition Key Fob
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 469 If the transmission is operable, vehicles WITHOUT AWD CAUTION! may be towed (with rear wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: Failure to follow these towing methods can cause severe transmission damage. Such damage is not •...
Page 473: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... 482 Engine Compartment — 3.6L ... . . 473 ▫...
Page 474 472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Cooling System ..... 492 Replacement Bulbs ....516 ▫...
Page 475: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 5 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 6 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 —...
Page 476: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 5 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 —...
Page 477: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emissions control system.
Page 478 476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when 3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of ready for testing.
Page 479: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 you may need to do nothing more than drive your DEALER SERVICE vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- system to update. A recheck with the above test routine nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Page 480: Maintenance Procedures
Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by an authorized Chrysler Group LLC dealership or qualified repair center. (Continued)
Page 481: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 Engine Oil Checking Oil Level – 5.7L Engine To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must Checking Oil Level – 3.6L Engine be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
Page 482 API Certified and meet Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 483 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 3.6L Engine NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper temperatures.
Page 484: Engine Oil Filter
482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Engine Air Cleaner Filter Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, maintenance intervals.
Page 485: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 Maintenance-Free Battery Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- tenance required. NOTE: The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump starting.
Page 486 484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can should not be disconnected and should only be burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid replaced with a battery of the same type (vented).
Page 487: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system.
Page 488: A/C Air Filter
486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling 1. Remove the access door in the cowl screen by pressing R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- the retaining clips. carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
Page 489 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 2. Unsnap both ends and lift the filter access cover. A/C Air Filter 5. Close the filter access cover. Filter Access Cover 3. Remove the used filter. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. 4.
Page 490: Body Lubrication
488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Body Lubrication Windshield Wiper Blades Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 491: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 Adding Washer Fluid WARNING! The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the front of the engine compartment. Be sure to check the fluid Commercially available windshield washer solvents level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield are flammable.
Page 492 490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the CAUTION! exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- cation or oil change. Replace as required. leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the WARNING! effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con- trol device and may seriously reduce engine per-...
Page 493 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- age: portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in damage.
Page 494 492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front WARNING! of the radiator for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden •...
Page 495 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals.
Page 496 494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine and distilled water. Use higher concentrations (not to coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance exceed 70%) if temperatures below 34°F ( 37°C) are intervals.
Page 497 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 Cooling System Pressure Cap WARNING! (Continued) The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of coolant, • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one and to ensure that engine coolant (antifreeze) will return to specified for your vehicle.
Page 498 496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Coolant Level Points To Remember The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the (kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming engine OFF and cold, the level of the engine coolant from the front of the engine compartment.
Page 499: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are Brake System required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle In order to assure brake system performance, all brake does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling system components should be inspected periodically.
Page 500 498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main- if the brake system warning light indicates system fail- taining Your Vehicle”...
Page 501: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could has been in a tightly closed container.
Page 502 500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE fluid. No chemical flushes should be used in any trans- Fluid Level Check mission; only the approved lubricant may be used. Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks are not required. For this reason, the dipstick is omitted. Special Additives Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered If you notice fluid loss or transmission malfunction, have...
Page 503: All Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 All Wheel Drive (AWD) – If Equipped CAUTION! (Continued) The all wheel drive system consists of a transfer case and • The fluid level is preset at the factory and it does front differential. The exterior surface of these compo- not require adjustment under normal operating nents should be inspected for evidence of fluid leaks.
Page 504: Rear Axle
502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Axle Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be graphic locations and usage.
Page 505 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 503 • Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR The most common causes are: Cleaner Wax or equivalent to remove road film, stains • Road salt, dirt, and moisture accumulation. and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to •...
Page 506 504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Special Care de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive packaged and sealed. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
Page 507 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 • For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or a mild CAUTION! soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes.
Page 508 506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom- Cleaning Headlights mended for leather upholstery. Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth.
Page 509 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do Seat Belt Maintenance not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical scratch the elements. solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
Page 510: Fuses
508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES CAUTION! Integrated Power Module • When installing the integrated power module The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- compartment. This module contains fuses and relays. erly positioned and fully latched.
Page 511 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — — Fuse – Spare — 10 Amp Air Conditioning Clutch 40 Amp — Radiator Fan #1 Green — — Fuse – Spare 50 Amp —...
Page 512 510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — — Fuse – Spare — 10 Amp Airbag Module — 25 Amp Fuel Pump Natural — 10 Amp Power Steering Module/AC Clutch Relay —...
Page 513: Rear Power Distribution Center
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 Rear Power Distribution Center There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center contains fuses and relays. Rear Power Distribution Center Opening The Access Panel...
Page 514 512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description CAUTION! tridge Fuse • When installing the power distribution center Fuse cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- 60 Amp — Front PDC Feed #1 erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so Yellow may allow water to get into the power distribution —...
Page 515 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp — Driver Door — — Fuse — Spare Pink — 10 Amp Fuel Door/Diagnostic 30 Amp — Passenger Door Port Pink —...
Page 516 514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Ignition Switch/Wireless — 25 Amp Rear Heated Seats/ Blue Module Natural Steering Wheel — 10 Amp Steering Column — 10 Amp Park Assist/Blind Spot/ Module/Clock...
Page 517 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — 20 Amp Front Heated Seats — — Fuse — Spare Yellow — — Fuse — Spare — 10 Amp Heated Cupholders/ —...
Page 518: Vehicle Storage
516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your Interior Bulb Number battery. Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps ... . . W5W Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp .
Page 519: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 Exterior Bulb Number Exterior Bulb Number Low Beam/High Beam Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)..LED (Bi-Halogen Headlamp) ....HIR2LL (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Xenon Headlamp) .
Page 520 518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be WARNING! necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp assembly on the driver side of the vehicle. A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned 2.
Page 521: Rear Backup Lamp And Turn Signal Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 Rear Backup Lamp And Turn Signal Lamps 7. Disconnect the electrical connector. 1. Open the trunk. 8. Continue removing lamp from vehicle in order to access the bulb(s). 2. Remove the trunk trim by removing the grocery hook (using a T-20 torque driver or similar tool), remove the 9.
Page 522: License Lamp
520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE License Lamp 1. Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 1 — License Lamp Bulb 2 —...
Page 523: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 521 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) All Engines 19 Gallons 72 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.6 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6 Liter Engine without All Wheel Drive (MOPAR Antifreeze/...
Page 524: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
(Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to the engine oil fill cap for correct SAE grade. Engine Oil – 5.7L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 525: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission – 3.6L En- Shell L12108 Transmission Fluid or equivalent. gine Automatic Transmission – 5.7L En- MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed gine ATF+4 product. Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent.
Page 527 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..528 Maintenance Schedule ....526...
Page 528 526 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime manual must be done at the times or mileages specified will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change vehicle performance and reliability.
Page 529 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 527 NOTE: than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required”...
Page 530 528 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once A Month At Each Oil Change • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Change the engine oil filter. damage. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals CAUTION! as required.
Page 531 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 529 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 532 530 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 533 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 531 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 534 532 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 56,000 miles (91 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 535 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 533 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 64,000 miles (104 000 km). ❏...
Page 536 534 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 537 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 535 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 538 536 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏...
Page 539 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 537 104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 540 538 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 90 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 541 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 539 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 102 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 542 540 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or WARNING! 114 Months Maintenance • You can be badly injured working on or around a Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you filter.
Page 543: If You Need Consumer Assistance
If You Need Assistance ....543 Reporting Safety Defects ....547 ▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center ..544 ▫ In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
Page 544 542 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 549 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......549 ▫...
Page 545: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 543 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 546: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
544 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 247–9753...
Page 547: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 545 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 548: Warranty Information
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 549: Reporting Safety Defects
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 547 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS West Building, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C. http://www.safercar.gov. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should In Canada immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Page 550 Chrysler Group LLC ve- taining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group LLC hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency vehicles.
Page 551 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 549 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 552 550 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 553 INDEX...
Page 554 552 INDEX About Your Brakes ..... . . 375 Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ... 60,62,66 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 555 INDEX 553 Automatic Door Locks ..... 32 B-Pillar Location ......393 Automatic Headlights .
Page 556 554 INDEX Brightness, Interior Lights ....184 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ... . . 82 Bulb Replacement .
Page 557 INDEX 555 Conserving Fuel ......294 Customer Assistance ..... 543 Console, Floor .
Page 558 556 INDEX Door Locks ......29 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ... . . 381 Door Locks, Automatic .
Page 559 INDEX 557 Compartment Identification ... . . 473 Engine Oil Viscosity ..... . 481 Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 560 558 INDEX Flashers Engine Oil ......479 Hazard Warning ..... 448 Transfer Case .
Page 561 INDEX 559 Methanol ......421 Tachometer ......276 Octane Rating .
Page 562 560 INDEX Bulb Replacement ....517 HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 238 Cleaning ......506 Delay .
Page 563 INDEX 561 Jack Operation ......453 LATCH Jacking Instructions ..... . 453 (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .
Page 564 562 INDEX Exterior ......86 Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ..186 Fog .
Page 565 INDEX 563 Locks ....... . . 29 Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....498 Auto Unlock .
Page 566 564 INDEX MTBE/ETBE ......421 Dipstick ......479 Multi-Displacement Engine System .
Page 567 INDEX 565 Paint Care ......502 Power Steering Fluid ..... 523 Panic Alarm .
Page 568 566 INDEX Recorder, Event Data ..... . 70 Restraints, Child ......71 Recreational Towing .
Page 569 INDEX 567 Front Seat ......47,48 Selection of Oil ......480 Inspection .
Page 570 568 INDEX SmartBeams ......177 Steering Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....406 Column Controls .
Page 571 INDEX 569 System, Remote Starting ....26 Changing ..... . . 449,453 Compact Spare .
Page 572 570 INDEX Spinning ......403 Trailer Towing Guide ..... 437 Trailer Towing .
Page 573 INDEX 571 Trunk Release Remote Control ....41 Warning Flasher, Hazard ....448 Trunk Release, Emergency .
Page 574 572 INDEX Windshield Washers ....186,188 Wiper Blade Replacement ....488 Fluid .
Page 575 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.
Page 576 Chrysler Group LLC 12C481-126-AE 5th Edition 12C27-126-AC 3rd Edition Printed in U.S.A.

Chrysler 2012 300 Owner's Manual

Introduction 1

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

Quick Links

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