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  • Page 1 2 0 1 8 P R O M A S T E R C I T Y O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name features and equipment that are either standard or op- FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name tional on this vehicle.
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ..............3 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS .
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ....6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle. Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or Dear Customer, versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore, Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be assured you should only consider the information which is related that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styl- to the trim level, engine, and version that you have ing, and high quality.
  • Page 7: How To Use This Manual

    INTRODUCTION 5 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects. Essential Information Symbols Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items...
  • Page 8: Warnings And Cautions

    6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions are miss- ing, please contact your authorized dealer for assistance in This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- obtaining replacement documents from the applicable ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily manufacturer.
  • Page 9 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS FRONT VIEW ......8 INSTRUMENT PANEL .....10 REAR VIEW .
  • Page 10: Front View

    8 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS FRONT VIEW Front View 1 — Hood/Engine Compartment 4 — Wheels/Tires 2 — Windshield 5 — Exterior Mirrors 3 — Headlights 6 — Doors...
  • Page 11: Rear View

    GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 9 REAR VIEW Rear View 1 — Rear Lights 2 — Cargo Area Doors...
  • Page 12: Instrument Panel

    10 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument Panel 1 — Air Vents 4 — Windshield Wiper Lever 2 — Multifunction Lever 5 — Radio 3 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Steering Wheel...
  • Page 13: Interior

    GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 11 INTERIOR Interior 1 — Door Locks/Window Switches 4 — Climate Controls 2 — Seats 5 — Switch Panel 3 — Gear Selector 6 — Glove Compartment...
  • Page 15 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Door Locks ......23 KEYS ....... . .16 ▫...
  • Page 16 14 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ... .37 INTERIOR LIGHTS ..... . .43 ▫...
  • Page 17 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 15 ▫ Rear Cargo Tie-Downs ....62 ▫ Power Outlets ......65 ▫...
  • Page 18: Keys

    16 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE KEYS Key Fob Your vehicle uses a key start ignition system. The ignition system consists of a key fob with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) and an ignition switch. The key fob contains an integrated mechanical key. To use the mechanical key, simply push the mechanical key re- lease button.
  • Page 19 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 17 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) To Unlock The Doors This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors from Cargo Vehicle (Canada) — If Equipped distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand- Push and release the unlock button on key fob to unlock held key fob.
  • Page 20 18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE If a door is open, the turn signal lights will flash at an 2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the key fob using increased rate, and there will be no horn chirp. This is to a small screwdriver.
  • Page 21: Ignition Switch

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 19 Programming Additional Key Fobs IGNITION SWITCH Programming the key fob may be performed by your Ignition Key Removal authorized dealer. 1. Place the gear selector in PARK. General Information 2. Rotate the key to the STOP/OFF/LOCK position. The following regulatory statement applies to all radio 3.
  • Page 22: Key-In-Ignition Reminder

    20 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave children or animals inside parked • Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis- vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may sion into PARK, apply the parking brake, and re- cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 23: Replacement Keys

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 21 The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded Replacement Keys electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized ve- NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the hicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are programmed vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle.
  • Page 24: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped

    22 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved exit the alarming mode, push the key fob unlock button, or by the party responsible for compliance could void the insert a programmed Sentry Key into the ignition switch. user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 25: Doors

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 23 DOORS Locking With A Key Fob Door Locks Key Fob 1 – Key Blade Release Button 2 – Driver Passenger Unlock Button Central Lock 3 – Lock Button The door locks can be locked or unlocked from inside the 4 –...
  • Page 26 24 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Locking With The Key Blade Unlock The Doors From The Outside Follow the below methods to unlock the vehicle from the outside: Unlocking With A Key Fob For All Passenger Vans and US Cargo Vans (If Equipped) To unlock all the doors, push and release the unlock button on the key fob.
  • Page 27 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 25 Unlocking With The Key Blade Unlocking With The Key Blade Push the Key Blade Release Button to expose the key blade, Push the key blade release button to expose the key blade, insert the key blade into the driver door exterior lock insert the key blade into the driver exterior door lock cylinder and turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the cylinder and turn the key counterclockwise to unlock all...
  • Page 28: Sliding Side Door

    26 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Sliding Side Door Unlocking With The Key Blade On Cargo versions, the sliding side door is fitted with a Push the key blade release button to expose the key blade, spring-loaded latch that stops the door from opening any insert the key blade into the driver door exterior lock further.
  • Page 29 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 27 Closing: If the power is not restored: • Opening the driver side door by key fob and the other Pull the interior door handle switch to release the door and doors (passenger’s side and sliding side door) pulling then push it towards the front of the vehicle.
  • Page 30: Child Lock System

    28 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Child Lock System To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System This system prevents the sliding side doors being opened from the inside. 1. Open the rear door. The child locks can only be engaged/disengaged with the 2.
  • Page 31: Double Rear Swing Doors

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 29 Double Rear Swing Doors Opening The Second Swing Door The rear double swing doors are fitted through a fastening After having opened the first door, pull the handle located system which stops them when they reach an opening on the door face toward the rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 32: Manual Adjustment (Front Seats)

    30 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) The front driver and passenger seats can be adjusted forward and rearward, and if equipped, may be reclined and the height and lumbar can be adjusted. WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death.
  • Page 33 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 31 Forward And Rearward Adjustment Lumbar Support — If Equipped The adjustment bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor. This feature allows you to increase or decrease the amount Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rearward. of lumbar support.
  • Page 34: Heated Seats - If Equipped

    32 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Heated Seats — If Equipped NOTE: • This feature is only available with the ignition key in On some models, the front driver and passenger seats may MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) position. be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks.
  • Page 35: Folding Rear Seat - If Equipped

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 33 Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped 3. Pull forward on the lower release lever located on the lower outboard side of seat and lift the seat for extended To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be cargo space.
  • Page 36: Head Restraints

    34 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE HEAD RESTRAINTS Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
  • Page 37: Front Adjustment

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 35 Front Adjustment Rear Adjustment To raise the head restraint, push the adjustment button, The center head restraint is adjustable and removable. To located on the base of the head restraint, pull upward on raise the head restraint, push and hold the adjustment the head restraint.
  • Page 38: Front Removal

    36 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) re-installation instructions above prior to operating A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or the vehicle or occupying a seat. hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
  • Page 39: Steering Wheel

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 37 Center Head Restraint steering column. The tilt/telescoping control handle is located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever. To remove the head restraint, push the release button and adjustment button while pulling upward on the whole assembly and raise it as far as it can go.
  • Page 40: Mirrors

    38 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 41 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 39 Manual Folding Door Mirrors WARNING! (Continued) The door mirrors are hinged to allow the mirror to be could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other folded rearward to help avoid damage. object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in a side convex mirror.
  • Page 42: Power Outside Mirrors - If Equipped

    40 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Power Outside Mirrors — If Equipped Illuminated Vanity Mirror The power mirror controls are located on the mirror flag The driver and passenger sun visors are located on the trim above the driver’s door trim panel. To adjust a mirror, headliner, near the front windshield.
  • Page 43: Exterior Lights

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 41 Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for additional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to block out the sun. 1. Fold down the sun visor. 2. Unclip the visor from the center clip. 3.
  • Page 44: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped

    42 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped Parking Lights To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the O symbol. To turn on the parking lights, remove the key or turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK position and NOTE: turn on the headlights.
  • Page 45: Front Fog Lights - If Equipped

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 43 Front Fog Lights — If Equipped Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond The fog light switch is located on the center stack the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash five of the instrument panel, just below the radio.
  • Page 46 44 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Right Switch Rear Lights • Push the right switch to the left to turn on the left map Cargo Vehicle light. • Push the right switch to the right to turn on the right map light.
  • Page 47 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 45 In auto-mode the light comes on automatically when you Passenger Vehicle open the sliding doors and the rear wing doors and goes The interior lamps are located in the center of the roof, out when you close them. above the second row seating and in the roof in the center •...
  • Page 48 46 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Second Row Seating And Rear Roof Lights Operation In auto-mode, the light comes on automatically when you open the sliding doors and the rear wing doors and goes out when you close them. • Push the left-hand side of the lens to switch the light off when the doors are open.
  • Page 49: Wipers And Washers

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 47 Cargo Compartment Light — If Equipped Front Wiper Operation The cargo compartment light comes on automatically There are five different modes of operation for the front when the swing doors are opened and turns off when the windshield wipers.
  • Page 50: Rear Wiper Operation

    48 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE High Speed CAUTION! (Continued) Rotate the end of the lever upward to the third turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is left on detent. The wipers will operate at high speed. and the wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is Intermittent Wiper System restarted.
  • Page 51: Climate Controls

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 49 • In synchronous mode (at half the speed of the front CLIMATE CONTROLS window wiper) when the front window wiper is oper- Manual Climate Control Overview ating. • In continuous mode while vehicle is in REVERSE. With the windshield wipers on, and REVERSE gear en- gaged, rear window wiping will be continuous in the same way.
  • Page 52 50 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Manual Climate Control Descriptions Icon Description A/C Button Push the A/C button to engage the Air Conditioning (A/C). A LED will illuminate when the A/C system is engaged. The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbing the mode con- trol selection.
  • Page 53 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 51 Icon Description Rear Defrost Button Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn On the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window de- froster is On.
  • Page 54 52 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Icon Description Bi-Level Mode Bi-Level Mode Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. NOTE: Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel out- lets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
  • Page 55: Climate Control Functions

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 53 System Maintenance Climate Control Functions In winter, the climate control system must be turned on at A/C (Air Conditioning) least once a month for about ten minutes. The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning sys- Have the system inspected at an authorized dealer before tem.
  • Page 56: Operating Tips

    54 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Recirculation Winter Operation When outside air contains smoke, odors, or high humidity, To ensure the best possible heater and defroster perfor- or if rapid cooling is desired, you may wish to recirculate mance, make sure the engine cooling system is functioning interior air by pressing the recirculation control button.
  • Page 57 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 55 Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, can cause odor, and if they enter the plenum they could plug the water drains.
  • Page 58 56 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions Control Settings Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions Chart...
  • Page 59: Windows

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 57 WINDOWS opening and closing switch on the rear passenger doors for passenger window control is provided. Power Windows — If Equipped NOTE: The key off power delay feature will allow the power windows to operate for up to three minutes after the ignition is turned OFF.
  • Page 60 58 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE To stop the window from going all the way up during the WARNING! (Continued) auto-up operation, pull up/push down on the switch • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in briefly.
  • Page 61: Window Bar Grates - If Equipped

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 59 • Fuse or battery are disconnected when the window is moving. • The auto-revese system is activated while the window is moving and the door is opening. • 50 window movements without ever closing the win- dow.
  • Page 62: Hood

    60 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle, reach into the occurs open the front windows together to minimize the opening beneath the center of the hood and push up the buffeting.
  • Page 63: Closing

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 61 3. Raise the hood and place the hood prop rod in hood slot Closing to secure the hood in the open position. WARNING! CAUTION! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your Be sure to disengage the rod and secure it in close vehicle.
  • Page 64: Cargo Area Features

    62 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE CARGO AREA FEATURES Rear Cargo Tie-Downs To make it easier to secure your load, there are hooks (if equipped) fixed to the floor. Rear Cargo Tie-Downs (Passenger Version) NOTE: Power washing is not allowed inside the cargo area.
  • Page 65: Internal Equipment

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 63 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a child • Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or accident, a hook the seatback.
  • Page 66 64 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The glove compartment handle is equipped with a Dash Storage lock. To lock the glove compartment, remove the emer- The dash storage is located on the right side of the gency key from the key fob, insert emergency key into instrument panel above the glove compartment.
  • Page 67: Power Outlets

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 65 Overhead Console Storage Power Outlets There is additional shelf storage above the front sun visors. Passenger Compartment Power Outlets The cigar lighter and the power socket are located in the center console, and both operate with the ignition key in the MAR (ON/RUN) position.
  • Page 68 66 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Load Compartment Power Outlet CAUTION! The Load Compartment Power Outlet is located on the left Do not connect devices with power higher than 180W side of the rear cargo compartment. It operates with the to the outlet.
  • Page 69: Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver - If Equipped

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 67 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • After the use of high power draw accessories, or long To avoid serious injury or death: periods of the vehicle not being started (with acces- • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet sories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
  • Page 70: Roof Rack - If Equipped

    68 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ROOF RACK — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: • To help control wind noise when the crossbars are not in The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the use, place the front and rear crossbars approximately 24 weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack.
  • Page 71 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 69 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack. NOT carry any loads on the roof rack without the Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck crossbars deployed.
  • Page 73 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Red Warning Lights ..... .83 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ....72 ▫...
  • Page 74: Instrument Cluster

    72 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster Descriptions 2. Fuel Gauge • The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank 1. Speedometer when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position. •...
  • Page 75: Instrument Cluster Display

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 73 3. Temperature Gauge CAUTION! (Continued) • The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem- pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the perature. Any reading within the normal range indi- air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back cates that the engine cooling system is operating into the normal range.
  • Page 76: Location And Controls

    74 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL cluster display is designed to display important informa- tion about your vehicle’s systems and features. Using a driver interactive display located on the instrument panel, your instrument cluster display can show you how sys- tems are working and give you warnings when they are not.
  • Page 77 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 75 • Language submenu screens of a main menu item. Push and hold the MENU button for two seconds to reset displayed/selected • Buzzer Volume features that can be reset. • Belt Buzzer • UP Arrow Button •...
  • Page 78: Change Engine Oil - If Equipped

    76 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Push and release the up or down arrow button (by To turn off the message temporarily, push and release the single pushes) to scroll through all the submenu options. MENU button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the 3.
  • Page 79 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 77 2. If the function is on, push and release the up or down Trip B Data arrow button to select the required speed limit and then This function can be used to activate (On) or deactivate push MENU to confirm.
  • Page 80 78 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Select the required option and then push MENU. 2. When you have made the required settings, push the MENU button briefly to go back to the submenu screen 4. If selecting the “Time” submenu, briefly push MENU, or hold the button down to go back to the main menu the “hours”...
  • Page 81 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 79 The setting will increase or decrease by one unit each time 5. Hold the MENU button down again to return to the the up or down arrow button is pushed. Hold down the up standard screen or to the main menu according to where or down arrow button to increase/decrease the setting you are in the menu.
  • Page 82 80 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. If the set distance unit of measurement is mi (km) the 3. Push the MENU button to return to the menu screen or fuel consumption unit will be displayed in mpg (km/l hold the MENU button down to return to the standard or l/100 km).
  • Page 83: Trip Computer

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 81 Exit Menu New Trip This is the last function that closes the cycle of settings To reset: listed in the menu screen. • Push and hold the TRIP button to reset the system manually.
  • Page 84: Trip Functions

    82 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Travel time B (driving time) 2. Briefly push and release the MENU button to go back to the menu screen or push and hold the MENU (approxi- • Reset Trip B mately one second) to go back to the main screen without storing settings.
  • Page 85: Warning Lights And Messages

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 83 Travel Distance considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to the infor- mation contained in the Owner’s Manual, which you are This value shows the distance covered since the last reset. advised to read carefully in all cases. Always refer to the Average Fuel Consumption information in this chapter in the event of a failure indica- tion.
  • Page 86 84 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level conditions. a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir.
  • Page 87 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 85 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is flash depending on the nature of the problem. Cycle the applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position. ignition when the vehicle is safely and completely stopped and the transmission is placed in the PARK position.
  • Page 88 86 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the WARNING! temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. Refer to “If If you continue operating the vehicle when the Trans- Your Engine Overheats”...
  • Page 89: Yellow Warning Lights

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 87 — Transmission Fault Warning Light If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock This light will illuminate (together with a message in the Brakes.
  • Page 90 88 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL — Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you Warning Light should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is lower than the recom- As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been mended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring.
  • Page 91 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 89 minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This CAUTION! (Continued) sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor to become inoper- as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction able. After using an aftermarket tire sealant it is indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to recommended that you take your vehicle to your au- detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
  • Page 92 90 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL several typical driving styles. In most situations, the ve- — Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Warning hicle will drive normally and will not require towing. Light — If Equipped The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will When the engine is running, the MIL may flash to alert come on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of...
  • Page 93: Yellow Indicator Lights

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 91 — Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Warning Green Indicator Lights Light — If Equipped — Turn Signal Indicator Lights This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is When the left or right turn signal is activated, the turn off.
  • Page 94: Blue Indicator Lights

    92 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL — Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system Equipped will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). It will also store diagnostic codes and other information to assist This light will turn on when the speed control is set to the your service technician in making repairs.
  • Page 95: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 93 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! PROGRAMS • ONLY an authorized service technician should con- In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an nect equipment to the OBD II connection port in inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
  • Page 96 94 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your position, you will see the “Malfunction Indicator Light authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was (MIL)”...
  • Page 97 SAFETY CONTENTS ▫ Child Restraints ..... . .129 SAFETY FEATURES ..... . .96 ▫...
  • Page 98: Safety Features

    96 SAFETY SAFETY FEATURES WARNING! (Continued) Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) by improperly installed or high output radio trans- mitting equipment. This interference can cause pos- The Four-Wheel ABS is designed to aid the driver in sible loss of anti-lock braking capability. Installation maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking condi- of such equipment should be performed by qualified tions.
  • Page 99: Electronic Brake Control System

    SAFETY When you are in a severe braking condition involving the braking distances. The BAS complements the anti-lock use of the ABS, you will experience some pedal drop as the brake system (ABS). Applying the brakes very quickly vehicle comes to a stop. This is the result of the system results in the best BAS assistance.
  • Page 100 98 SAFETY and engine power is reduced to provide enhanced accel- HSA Activation Criteria eration and stability. A feature of the TCS system, Brake The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to Limited Differential (BLD), functions similar to a limited activate: slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven •...
  • Page 101 SAFETY Electronic Stability Control (ESC) WARNING! (Continued) The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) enhances directional nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing control and stability of the vehicle under various driving road conditions. ESC cannot prevent accidents, in- conditions. ESC corrects for over/under steering of the cluding those resulting from excessive speed in vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro-...
  • Page 102 100 SAFETY accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to WARNING! (Continued) adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road increase the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle conditions. rollover, personal injury and death. NOTE: ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And •...
  • Page 103: Auxiliary Driving Systems

    SAFETY ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring NOTE: TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Always during severe or evasive driving maneuvers; it cannot use caution when towing a trailer and follow the trailer prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as road tongue weight recommendations.
  • Page 104 102 SAFETY outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will de- receives the updated tire pressures. The vehicle may need crease. Tire pressure should always be set based on cold to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
  • Page 105 SAFETY • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the CAUTION! (Continued) tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under- warning have been established for the tire size inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system op- and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping eration or sensor damage may result when using ability.
  • Page 106: Wheels/Tires

    104 SAFETY NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the tire Check TPMS Warnings pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle regularly and to The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on maintain the proper pressure. and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system fault is detected, an audible chime will be activated and a The TPMS consists of the following components:...
  • Page 107 SAFETY 1. Tire Service Kit (original tire sealant – if equipped): After 5. In all the above cases please check the replacement tire fixing the punctured tire with original tire sealant, the inflation pressure before driving your vehicle. original situation will be restored, so system will turn off 6.
  • Page 108: Occupant Restraint Systems

    106 SAFETY OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint. (Refer to “Child Restraints” in the section for Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle further information). are the restraint systems: 3.
  • Page 109: Seat Belt Systems

    SAFETY bags will inflate forcefully into the space between occu- risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. pants and the door and occupants could be injured. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. 9.
  • Page 110 108 SAFETY BeltAlert Warning Sequence The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied. The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when the BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or other items vehicle is moving above a specified vehicle speed range are placed on the outboard front passenger seat or when and the driver or outboard front seat passenger is unbuck-...
  • Page 111 SAFETY The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very WARNING! (Continued) sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your part of the seat belt to move freely with you under normal vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
  • Page 112 110 SAFETY WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury. A seat belt worn under the arm can cause injury in a collision. The seat belt forces won’t be at internal injuries.
  • Page 113 SAFETY equipped with a rear seat). Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go around your lap. Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 4.
  • Page 114 112 SAFETY Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
  • Page 115 SAFETY Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the driver and front passenger seats, the top of the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the seat belt away from your neck. Push or squeeze the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that serves you best.
  • Page 116 114 SAFETY Seat Belts And Pregnant Women WARNING! (Continued) internal injuries, or you could even slide out of the seat belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too. • Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfort- able and not resting on your neck.
  • Page 117 SAFETY Seat Belt Pretensioner Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning Vehicle Without Rear Seat devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt The seat belt in the passenger seating position is equipped in the event of a collision.
  • Page 118 116 SAFETY Vehicle With Rear Seat occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the seat The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of (ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system.
  • Page 119: Supplemental Restraint Systems (Srs)

    SAFETY How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! (Continued) 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until who are using booster seats.
  • Page 120 118 SAFETY • Steering Wheel and Column The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds • Instrument Panel for a self-check when the ignition switch is in the MAR/ •...
  • Page 121 SAFETY NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.
  • Page 122 120 SAFETY buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Ad- WARNING! (Continued) vanced Front Air Bags. • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying passenger front air bag can WARNING! cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or •...
  • Page 123 SAFETY rollover collisions. The front air bags will not deploy in all Knee Impact Bolsters frontal collisions, including some that may produce sub- The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the stantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole colli- driver and front passenger, and position the front occu- sions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
  • Page 124 122 SAFETY Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs) are When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the outboard located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are side of the seatback’s trim cover. The inflating SAB deploys marked with a “SRS AIRBAG”...
  • Page 125 SAFETY Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs) they are not belted and seated properly, or if items are are located above the side windows. The trim covering the positioned in the area where the SABICs inflate. Children SABICs is labeled “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG.” are at an even greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag.
  • Page 126 124 SAFETY Side Impacts Side Air Bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. Side Air Bags deploy in less time than it takes to The Side Air Bags are designed to activate in certain side blink your eyes. impacts.
  • Page 127 SAFETY The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all rollover events. The WARNING! rollover sensing system determines if a rollover event may • Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean be in progress and whether deployment is appropriate. In the event the vehicle experiences a rollover or near rollover against the door or window.
  • Page 128 126 SAFETY • Supplemental Side Air Bags • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the • Supplemental Knee Air Bags process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air bag •...
  • Page 129 SAFETY NOTE: Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure • Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during air bag deployment. In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event, the ignition switch must be •...
  • Page 130 128 SAFETY and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 WARNING! (Continued) seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag record such data as: system yourself.
  • Page 131: Child Restraints

    SAFETY law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read There are different sizes and types of restraints for children the information if they have access to the vehicle or the from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an EDR.
  • Page 132 130 SAFETY Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Recommended Type Of Child Re- Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age straint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convert- younger and who have not reached ible Child Restraint, facing rearward the height or weight limits of their in the rear seat of the vehicle...
  • Page 133 SAFETY Infant And Child Restraints WARNING! (Continued) Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing in younger, including a child in a rear-facing child the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach restraint. either the height or weight limit of their rear-facing child •...
  • Page 134 132 SAFETY should use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this simple 5-step WARNING! test to decide whether the child can use the vehicle’s seat • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant belt alone: or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. 1.
  • Page 135 SAFETY Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints WARNING! The following instructions for installing child restraints are Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an for vehicles with rear seating. For instructions on how to arm or behind their back. In a crash, the shoulder belt install child restraints in vehicles without rear seating, refer will not protect a child properly, which may result in to “Installing Child Restraints in Commercial Vehicles”...
  • Page 136 134 SAFETY Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) used with the top tether anchorage to install the child Restraint System restraint. Please see the following table for more information. LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle LATCH Label Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
  • Page 137 SAFETY Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until the weight of the child restraint) for using the combined weight of the child and the child LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
  • Page 138 136 SAFETY Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the The child seat may touch the back of the back of the front passenger seat? front passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact.
  • Page 139 SAFETY Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage. There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the Center Seat LATCH seat.
  • Page 140 138 SAFETY To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint In 4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the Vehicles With Rear Seating top tether anchorage. See the section “Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for direc- If the selected seating position has a Switchable Automatic tions to attach a tether anchor.
  • Page 141 SAFETY path and then buckle it. Do not lock the seat belt. Remind WARNING! all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and • Improper installation or failure to properly secure a that they should not play with them. child restraint can lead to failure of the restraint.
  • Page 142 140 SAFETY Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations — Vehicle With Rear Seating ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts What is the weight limit (child’s weight + Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using the...
  • Page 143 SAFETY Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the Contact between the front passenger seat and back of the front passenger seat? the child restraint is allowed, if the child re- straint manufacturer also allows contact.
  • Page 144 142 SAFETY 4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the against the child seat. belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing Anchorage...
  • Page 145 SAFETY 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available.
  • Page 146 144 SAFETY Installing Child Restraints In Commercial Vehicles WARNING! This commercial vehicle is not designed for use as a family • Improper installation or failure to properly secure a vehicle and is not intended for carrying children in the child restraint can lead to failure of the restraint. The front passenger seat(s).
  • Page 147 SAFETY Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child WARNING! Restraints In This Vehicle • Improper installation or failure to properly secure a child restraint can lead to failure of the restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. • Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
  • Page 148 146 SAFETY 6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether locked, you should not be able to pull out any webbing. Anchorage (Commercial Vehicle) If the retractor is not locked, repeat step 5. This vehicle is equipped with a tether strap anchorage located behind the front passenger seatback, near the floor.
  • Page 149: Transporting Pets

    SAFETY 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child Transporting Pets restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision.
  • Page 150: Exhaust Gas

    148 SAFETY WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. engine running, adjust your heating or cooling con- •...
  • Page 151: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    SAFETY Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the Seat Belts blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel the Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, air directed against the windshield.
  • Page 152 150 SAFETY WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat on the upside down or turn your floor mat over. Lightly pull to confirm mat is secured using the floor mat fasten- passenger’s side floor area. •...
  • Page 153: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside

    SAFETY Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks.
  • Page 155 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING THE ENGINE ....155 POWER STEERING ..... .168 ▫...
  • Page 156 154 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Cleaning The ParkSense Rear Park Assist TRAILER TOWING ..... .182 System ......175 ▫...
  • Page 157: Starting The Engine

    STARTING AND OPERATING 155 STARTING THE ENGINE Normal Starting Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 158: Extended Park Starting

    156 STARTING AND OPERATING Extended Park Starting If Engine Fails To Start NOTE: Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle WARNING! has not been started or driven for at least 30 days. • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the 1.
  • Page 159: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 157 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: • The engine block heater cord is a factory installed The engine block heater warms the engine and permits option. If your vehicle is not equipped, heater cords are quicker starts in cold weather.
  • Page 160: Parking Brake

    158 STARTING AND OPERATING While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the PARKING BRAKE limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- brake is fully applied.
  • Page 161 STARTING AND OPERATING 159 When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch WARNING! in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in the • When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob instrument cluster will illuminate. from the ignition and lock your vehicle. NOTE: •...
  • Page 162: Automatic Transmission

    160 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) the transmission into PARK, turn the engine OFF, If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with the and remove the ignition key. Once the key is re- parking brake released, a brake system malfunction is moved, the transmission is locked in PARK, securing indicated.
  • Page 163: Key Ignition Park Interlock

    STARTING AND OPERATING 161 Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System CAUTION! This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Damage to the transmission may occur if the following Interlock system (BTSI) that holds the transmission gear precautions are not observed: selector in PARK unless the brakes are applied. To shift the •...
  • Page 164 162 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: In the event of a mismatch between the gear Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the selector position and the actual transmission gear (for accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be example, driver selects REVERSE while driving forward), sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when shifting the position indicator will blink continuously until the...
  • Page 165 STARTING AND OPERATING 163 NOTE: If the gear selector cannot be moved to the PARK, NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position (when pushed forward) allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This it is probably in the ERS (+/-) position (beside the DRIVE is especially important when the engine is cold.
  • Page 166 164 STARTING AND OPERATING • Remove the ignition key. WARNING! (Continued) running. Before exiting a vehicle always come to a WARNING! complete stop, then apply the parking brake, shift • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the the transmission into PARK, turn the engine OFF, parking brake.
  • Page 167 STARTING AND OPERATING 165 REVERSE (R) CAUTION! This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into • Before moving the transmission gear selector out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete PARK, you must turn the ignition to the ON/RUN stop.
  • Page 168 166 STARTING AND OPERATING If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operating CAUTION! (Continued) limits, the transmission controller may modify the transmis- Refer to “Recreational Towing” in “Starting And Op- sion shift schedule, reduce engine torque, and/or expand the erating” and “Towing A Disabled Vehicle” in “In Case range of torque converter clutch engagement.
  • Page 169 STARTING AND OPERATING 167 a fixed gear, or may remain in NEUTRAL. The Malfunction Torque Converter Clutch Indicator Light (MIL) may be illuminated. Limp Home Mode A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been may allow the vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle.
  • Page 170: Power Steering

    168 STARTING AND OPERATING You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at any POWER STEERING vehicle speed. When the gear selector is in the DRIVE The standard power steering system will give you good position, the transmission will operate automatically, shift- vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in ing between all available gears.
  • Page 171: Power Steering Fluid Check

    STARTING AND OPERATING 169 CAUTION! WARNING! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering with the engine off to prevent injury from moving fluid temperature and it should be avoided when parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
  • Page 172: Speed Control

    170 STARTING AND OPERATING SPEED CONTROL NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple When engaged, the Speed Control takes over accelerator Speed Control functions are operated at the same time. If operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).
  • Page 173: To Set A Desired Speed

    STARTING AND OPERATING 171 To Set A Desired Speed Metric Speed (km/h) • Pushing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 km/h Turn the Speed Control on. When the vehicle has reached increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button the desired speed greater than 25 mph (40 km/h), push the results in an increase of 1 km/h.
  • Page 174: To Accelerate For Passing

    172 STARTING AND OPERATING Metric Speed (km/h) WARNING! • Pushing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 km/h Speed Control can be dangerous where the system decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could results in a decrease of 1 km/h.
  • Page 175: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 173 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED in the horizontal direction, from approximately 12 inches (30 cm) up to 55 inches (140 cm) from the center of the rear The ParkSense system provides an audible indication of fascia/bumper and up to 24 inches (60 cm) from the the distance between the rear fascia/bumper and a de- corners of the rear fascia/bumper, depending on the loca-...
  • Page 176: Parksense Rear Park Assist Alerts

    174 STARTING AND OPERATING ParkSense Rear Park Assist Alerts the tones are directly proportional to the distance from the obstacle. Pulses emitted in quick succession indicate the If an obstacle is behind the vehicle when REVERSE gear is presence of a very close obstacle. A continuous tone indicates engaged, an audible alert is activated.
  • Page 177: Parksense Rear Park Assist Failure Indications

    STARTING AND OPERATING 175 While audible signals are emitted, the audio system is reference to the sensor in failure condition. If even a single muted. sensor fails, the entire system must be disabled. The system is turned off automatically. The audible signal is turned off immediately if the distance increases.
  • Page 178 176 STARTING AND OPERATING Failure to do so can result in the system not working WARNING! (Continued) properly. The ParkSense system might not detect an disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide a not used for towing.
  • Page 179: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera

    STARTING AND OPERATING 177 If it’s necessary to keep the ball mount and hitch ball NOTE: If one of the rear cargo doors is not completely assembly mounted for a long period, it is possible to filter closed, the Back Up Camera cannot provide an accurate out the ball mount and hitch ball assembly presence in image of the area behind the vehicle.
  • Page 180: Refueling The Vehicle

    178 STARTING AND OPERATING When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width of CAUTION! the vehicle and will show separate zones that will help • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should only be indicate the distance to the rear of the vehicle. The follow- ing table shows the approximate distances for each zone: used as a parking aid.
  • Page 181 STARTING AND OPERATING 179 2. Remove the fuel cap by rotating it counterclockwise. WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is being filled. • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is in violation of most state and federal fire regulations and may cause the MIL to turn on.
  • Page 182: Vehicle Loading

    180 STARTING AND OPERATING • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) NOTE: • When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front is full. • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear • Tighten the fuel filler cap until you hear a “clicking” •...
  • Page 183: Tire Size

    STARTING AND OPERATING 181 Overloading WARNING! (Continued) The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, wheels, GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can result if etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory service as either rating is exceeded. You could lose control of the long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the front and vehicle and have a collision.
  • Page 184: Trailer Towing

    182 STARTING AND OPERATING the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed Improper weight distribution can have an adverse effect on the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way the Label”...
  • Page 185 STARTING AND OPERATING 183 If equipped, the electronic Trailer Sway Control (TSC) WARNING! recognizes a swaying trailer and automatically applies individual wheel brakes and/or reduces engine power to It is important that you do not exceed the maximum attempt to eliminate the trailer sway. front or rear GAWR.
  • Page 186: Trailer Hitch Classification

    184 STARTING AND OPERATING may be required depending on vehicle and trailer WARNING! (Continued) configuration/loading to comply with Gross Axle Weight and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational Rating (GAWR) requirements. Vehicle dealer for additional information. WARNING! Trailer Hitch Classification •...
  • Page 187: Trailer Towing Weights

    STARTING AND OPERATING 185 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Consider the following items when computing the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: Ratings) • The tongue weight of the trailer. NOTE: For trailer towing information (maximum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website addresses: •...
  • Page 188 186 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a trailer • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do overload your vehicle or trailer.
  • Page 189 STARTING AND OPERATING 187 Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes WARNING! (Continued) • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or 2. GTW vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. This could cause inadequate braking and possible per- 3.
  • Page 190 188 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: CAUTION! • Disconnect trailer wiring connector from the vehicle If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (453 kg) before launching a boat (or any other device plugged loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should into vehicle’s electrical connect) into water.
  • Page 191: Towing Tips

    STARTING AND OPERATING 189 Automatic Transmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. The transmission controls include a drive strategy to avoid frequent shifting when towing. However, if frequent shift- ing does occur while in DRIVE, use the Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control to select a lower gear range.
  • Page 192 190 STARTING AND OPERATING Speed Control — If Equipped • Do not use on hilly terrain or with heavy loads. • When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until you can get back to cruising speed. •...
  • Page 193: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 191 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground Automatic Transmission Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Front Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer NOTE: When towing your vehicle, always follow appli- 4.
  • Page 194: Driving Tips

    192 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVING TIPS complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precautions should be Driving On Slippery Surfaces observed: Acceleration • Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are slushy. Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slippery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull erratically to •...
  • Page 195 STARTING AND OPERATING 193 Flowing/Rising Water WARNING! (Continued) • Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s WARNING! braking capabilities, which increases stopping dis- Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is tances. Therefore, after driving through standing flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
  • Page 196 194 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) • Driving through standing water may cause damage to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always in- spect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmis- sion, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance) after driving through standing water.
  • Page 197 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CONTENTS ▫ Vehicles With Alloy Wheels....219 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ... .197 ▫...
  • Page 198 196 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS) .......234 EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .
  • Page 199: Hazard Warning Flashers

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 197 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS BULB REPLACEMENT The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the Replacement Bulbs instrument panel below the climate controls. Interior Bulbs Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. When the switch is activated, all direc- Lamps Bulb Number tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn...
  • Page 200: Replacing Exterior Bulbs

    198 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 5. Reinstall the plastic cap. Lamps Bulb Number Rear Tail Lamps P21/5W Front Turn Signal Lamps Rear Side Marker Lamps LED (See your authorized Front dealer) To change the bulb, proceed as follows: Center Mount Brake Lamp 1.
  • Page 201 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 199 Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps The bulbs are arranged inside the light cluster as follows: To change the bulb, proceed as follows: Third Brake Light (Center Mount) The front/rear side marker lamps are LED and not ser- To change the bulb, proceed as follows: viced separately.
  • Page 202: Replacing Interior Bulbs

    200 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 2. Remove the bulbs by releasing them from the side 2. Open protective cover. contacts; insert the new bulbs and make sure they are correctly clamped between these contacts. Replacing Interior Bulbs Dome Lamp With Spot Lights To change the bulbs, proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 203 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 201 Rear Roof Lamp 2. Open the cover. To change the bulb, proceed as follows: 1. Remove roof lamp by depressing the tabs located by the arrows, using a suitable tool. Roof Lamp (Reverse Side) 1 — Cover Roof Lamp...
  • Page 204: Fuses

    202 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 3. Replace the bulb releasing them from the side contacts FUSES making sure that the new bulbs are correctly secured between the contacts. WARNING! • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro- priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as the original fuse.
  • Page 205: Underhood Fuses

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 203 Underhood Fuses The ID number of the electrical component corresponding to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover. The Front Distribution Unit is located on the right side of the engine compartment, next to the battery. To access the fuses, remove fasteners and remove the cover.
  • Page 206 204 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description 30 Amp Green – Fog Lamps, Front Heated Seats (If Equipped) 20 Amp Yellow – Front Heated Seats 20 Amp Yellow – Ignition Switch 40 Amp Orange – BSM System Module 20 Amp Yellow –...
  • Page 207: Interior Fuses

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 205 Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 5 Amp Tan BSM System, Positive Key and Steering Angle Sensor – 15 Amp Blue 2nd Instrument Panel Power Outlet 20 Amp Yellow – Fuel Pump – 15 Amp Blue AT Module –...
  • Page 208 206 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Fuse Panel Cavity Locations Cavity Mini Fuse Description 5 Amp Beige KL 30 (+30) - IPC 20 Amp Yellow Central Doors Locking 15 Amp Blue KL 30 (+30) - TPMS, EOBD, HVAC, Radio, SGW...
  • Page 209 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 207 Cavity Mini Fuse Description 15 Amp Blue Bi-Directional Washer Pump 20 Amp Yellow Passenger Power Windows 7.5 Amp Brown KL 15 (+15) - Air-Bag 7.5 Amp Brown KL 15 (+15) - External Mirror Adjust- ment Command, HVAC, RVC, HWB Coils 5 Amp Beige KL 15 (+15) - Brake Pedal Switch...
  • Page 210: Central Unit Fuse Panel

    208 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Central Unit Fuse Panel The central power fuse panel is located on the driver’s side under the instrument panel. Fuse Panel Fuse Panel Cover Cavity Mini Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Front Heated Seat Passenger 10 Amp Red Front Heated Seat Driver 20 Amp Yellow...
  • Page 211: Jacking And Tire Changing

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 209 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location The jack and tools are stowed under the driver’s front seat. WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
  • Page 212: Removing The Spare Tire

    210 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Removing The Spare Tire 2. To access the winch mechanism open the rear doors of the vehicle to expose the winch mechanism access cover. 1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the Remove the access cover and install the winch extension vehicle.
  • Page 213 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 211 NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch extension only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch. 4. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle to gain access to the spare tire retainer.
  • Page 214 212 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 5. Remove the retainer nut prior to removing the retainer 6. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to tilt from the wheel. the retainer at the end of the cable. Retainer Nut Lifting Spare Tire...
  • Page 215: Preparations For Jacking

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 213 7. Pull the retainer through the center of the wheel. 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. 3. Apply the parking brake. 4. Place the gear selector into PARK. 5. Turn the ignition off to the LOCK position. 6.
  • Page 216 214 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. location under the rear bumper, behind the vehicle. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be The spare tire should not move when fully secured raised.
  • Page 217 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 215 2. There are two jack engagement locations on each side of CAUTION! the vehicle body. Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on NOTE: Place the jack underneath the jack engagement locations other than those indicated in the Jacking location that is closest to the flat tire.
  • Page 218 216 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Front Jacking Location Rear Jacking Location WARNING! Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack.
  • Page 219 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 217 CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. 3. Turn the handle on the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged in the described location.
  • Page 220 218 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 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. 5. Remove the wheel lug bolts. For vehicles with wheel covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand.
  • Page 221: Vehicles With Alloy Wheels

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 219 Vehicles With Alloy Wheels WARNING! For stowing a damaged tire on vehicles with alloy wheels, A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or remove the adapter bracket and bolts from the storage bag hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle.
  • Page 222 220 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 2. The plastic fin must be directed downwards and per- fectly coincide with the flange cut part; fit the bracket in the adapter, fold the bracket up and secure it to the adapter with the fastening knob. Alloy Wheel Mounting 4.
  • Page 223: Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 221 Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers 3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, snapping 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. the cover over the two wheel bolts.
  • Page 224: Tire Service Kit - If Equipped

    222 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 7. After 25 miles (40 km) check the wheel bolt torque with Remove the Tire Service Kit from the vehicle, take it out a torque wrench to ensure that all wheel bolts are from the bag and place it near the punctured tire. Screw the properly seated against the wheel.
  • Page 225 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 223 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Take care not to allow the contents of Tire Service Kit • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle to come in contact with hair, eyes, or clothing. Tire closest to traffic.
  • Page 226 224 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY off and remove the Tire Service Kit, drive the vehicle 30 feet Peel off the warning label from the bottle and place it on (10 meters) back and forth, to better distribute the sealant the dashboard as a reminder to the driver that a tire has inside the tire.
  • Page 227: Jump Starting

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 225 WARNING! CAUTION! Store the sealant canister in its special compartment, Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other away from sources of heat. Failure to follow this booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 WARNING may result in sealant canister rupture and Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator serious injury or death.
  • Page 228 226 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY WARNING! (Continued) • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured. • Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive.
  • Page 229: Jump Starting Procedure

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 227 Jump Starting Procedure the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and the fuel injection system. WARNING! WARNING! Failure to follow this jump starting procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post battery explosion.
  • Page 230: Ignition Key Removal Override

    228 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper 2. Remove the Allen Key located in the rear cargo area, in cable from the positive (+) post of the vehicle with the the tool bag (if equipped) or on the left side in the cargo discharged battery.
  • Page 231: Gear Selector Override

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 229 6. Pull the release tab downwards using one hand and GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE with the other one remove the key, sliding it outwards. If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the gear selector: 1.
  • Page 232: If Your Engine Overheats

    230 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 5. Insert a small screwdriver or a similar tool into the gear IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS selector override access hole (at the right front corner of In any of the following situations, you can reduce the the gear selector assembly), then push and hold the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
  • Page 233: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 231 of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking WARNING! (Continued) motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the engine. see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not NOTE: Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
  • Page 234 232 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY WARNING! CAUTION! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster failure, of the axle and tires.
  • Page 235: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 233 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. Towing Condition Wheel OFF The Ground ALL MODELS Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow Front Rear NOT ALLOWED...
  • Page 236 234 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY If flatbed equipment is not available, this vehicle must be EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) towed with the front wheels OFF the ground (using a This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder towing dolly, or wheel lift equipment with the front wheels (EDR).
  • Page 237 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE CONTENTS ▫ Exhaust System ......249 SCHEDULED SERVICING ....237 ▫...
  • Page 238 236 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ▫ Tire Rotation Recommendations ... .282 ▫ Body And Underbody Maintenance ..285 ▫ Preserving The Bodywork ....285 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES .
  • Page 239: Scheduled Servicing

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 237 SCHEDULED SERVICING NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), 350 hours of engine Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change run time or twelve months, whichever comes first. The 350 indicator system.
  • Page 240: Maintenance Plan

    238 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Plan Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter •...
  • Page 241 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 239 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pul- ley, and replace if necessary.
  • Page 242 240 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE *** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
  • Page 243: Engine Compartment

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 241 ENGINE COMPARTMENT Engine Compartment — 2.4L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Oil Fill Cap 7 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 4 —...
  • Page 244: Checking Oil Level

    242 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Checking Oil Level CAUTION! To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
  • Page 245: Maintenance-Free Battery

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 243 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) battery or any other booster source with an output Commercially available windshield washer solvents greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable clamps to are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care touch each other.
  • Page 246: Dealer Service

    244 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE DEALER SERVICE NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or 350 Your authorized dealer has the qualified service personnel, hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350 special tools, and equipment to perform all service opera- hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a concern tions in an expert manner.
  • Page 247 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 245 Synthetic Engine Oils CAUTION! You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is not mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 248: Engine Oil Filter

    246 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Filter WARNING! (Continued) The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is every engine oil change. near the engine compartment before starting the ve- hicle with the air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, Engine Oil Filter Selection etc.) removed.
  • Page 249: Body Lubrication

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 247 the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning ser- WARNING! (Continued) vice be performed by authorized dealer or other service system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flam- facilities using recovery and recycling equipment. mable and can explode, injuring you. Other unap- NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system PAG proved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the sys- compressor oil and refrigerants.
  • Page 250: Windshield Wiper Blades

    248 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE and grease should be removed. Particular attention should NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending also be given to hood latching components to ensure on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor perfor- proper function. When performing other underhood ser- mance of blades may be present with chattering, marks, vices, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch water lines or wet spots.
  • Page 251: Exhaust System

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 249 5. Carefully lower the blade, bringing it back in contact WARNING! with the windshield. • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon 6. Bring the blade to the initial rest position, turning the monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. ignition to MAR-ON.
  • Page 252: Cooling System

    250 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage: CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- gear and the vehicle is in motion. ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor- •...
  • Page 253 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 251 system for leaks. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT WARNING! (Continued) PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT. • Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry away from Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill the radiator cooling fan when the hood is raised. The fan starts automatically and may start at any time, NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant whether the engine is running or not.
  • Page 254 252 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE • Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant prop- NOTE: erly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead to • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than speci- severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is needed fied Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant to be added to the system please contact your local (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may...
  • Page 255 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 253 • Mix a minimum solution of 50% OAT engine coolant HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency, that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with MS.90032 and distilled water.
  • Page 256 254 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is WARNING! (Continued) no need to remove the radiator/coolant pressure cap overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to build up unless checking for engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the cooling system. To prevent scalding or injury, or replacing coolant.
  • Page 257: Brake System

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 255 • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the Brake System coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze) In order to assure brake system performance, all brake needs to be added, the contents of the coolant expansion system components should be inspected periodically.
  • Page 258: Power Steering Fluid

    256 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE checked when pads are replaced. However, low fluid level WARNING! (Continued) may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed. • Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Refer spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing the to “Fluids And Lubricants”...
  • Page 259: Automatic Transmission

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 257 WARNING! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur- Because it is flammable, do not allow the power er’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in steering fluid to come into contact with hot engine transmission shift quality and/or torque converter parts shudder.
  • Page 260: Upfitter Connectors - If Equipped

    258 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Fluid Level Check Routine fluid and filter changes are not required. However, change the fluid and filter if the fluid becomes contami- The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require nated (with water, etc.), or if the transmission is disas- adjustment under normal operating conditions.
  • Page 261 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 259 15 Way Vehicle Connector Functions and View Additional Courtesy Light Courtesy Lights Negative Control (Dimmed) Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Power Supply At Key On (+Ignition) Not Connected Not Connected Connector Pin Numbers Function Not Connected Alternator System Charging In Process...
  • Page 262 260 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 2 Way Vehicle Connector Functions and View Upfitter Connector This connector is supplied to the upfitter when the vehicle Connector Pins is ordered with the applicable package. Function Power Supply...
  • Page 263: Raising The Vehicle

    CAUTION! The maximum current load allowed is 15 amps for continuous use. For additional questions about these connectors as well as general technical questions about upfitting your Ram prod- uct, refer to www.ramtrucks.com/en/bodybuildersguide/ or call 866-205-4102.
  • Page 264 262 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire Markings NOTE: • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European — Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards.
  • Page 265 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 263 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
  • Page 266 264 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE EXAMPLE: H = Speed Symbol – A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under cer- tain operating conditions – The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved under specified operating condi- tions (i.e., tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions, and posted speed limits) Load Identification: Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire:...
  • Page 267 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 265 Tire Identification Number (TIN) the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on the The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire; outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard side of however, the date code may only be on one side.
  • Page 268 266 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located be- hind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours.
  • Page 269 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 267 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 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. Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
  • Page 270 268 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tire And Loading Information Placard Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard in “Vehicle Loading”...
  • Page 271 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 269 Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit— Metric Example For Load Limit (1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and there will occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the amount of XXX lbs.”...
  • Page 272 270 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE • For the following example, the combined weight of occu- pants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs (392 kg). WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the rec- Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading ommended load capacity for your vehicle.
  • Page 273: Tires - General Information

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 271 Tires — General Information WARNING! (Continued) Tire Pressure • Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and vehicle control. satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
  • Page 274 272 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Tread Wear CAUTION! Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause abnormal After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always wear patterns and reduced tread life, resulting in the need reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture for earlier tire replacement.
  • Page 275 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 273 pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which Radial Ply Tires equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition. WARNING! Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on during operation.
  • Page 276 274 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Run Flat Tires — If Equipped Tire Spinning Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for pressure.
  • Page 277 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 275 Tread Wear Indicators worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to further information. help you in determining when your tires should be re- placed.
  • Page 278 276 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear WARNING! (Continued) tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect You could lose control and have a collision resulting in your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make serious injury or death.
  • Page 279: Tire Types

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 277 tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four; failure WARNING! (Continued) to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity, your vehicle.
  • Page 280: Spare Tires - If Equipped

    278 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Snow Tires Spare Tires — If Equipped Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified by a of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit”...
  • Page 281 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 279 Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. You more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare have limited tread life.
  • Page 282 280 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a Limited Use Spare — If Equipped conventional tire on the collapsible spare wheel, since the The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use wheel is designed specifically for the collapsible spare tire.
  • Page 283: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 281 Wheel And Wheel Trim Care When cleaning extremely dirty wheels including excessive brake dust, care must be taken in the selection of tire and All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome wheel cleaning chemicals and equipment to prevent dam- plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly using mild (neu- age to the wheels.
  • Page 284: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)

    282 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Dark Vapor Chrome, Black Satin Chrome, or Low Gloss Tire Rotation Recommendations Clear Coat Wheels The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and CAUTION! braking functions.
  • Page 285: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 283 The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross” All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern does safety requirements in addition to these grades. not apply to some directional tires that must not be Treadwear reversed.
  • Page 286: Temperature Grades

    284 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! WARNING! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on The temperature grade for this tire is established for straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- peak traction characteristics.
  • Page 287: Bodywork

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 285 • Salt in the air near seacoast localities. BODYWORK • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants. Protection From Atmospheric Agents Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- Body And Underbody Maintenance graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads Cleaning Headlights passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog...
  • Page 288 286 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumulated • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of on your vehicle, use Mopar Super Kleen Bug and Tar the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear and Remover to remove.
  • Page 289: Interiors

    SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 287 INTERIORS Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are Seats And Fabric Parts molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care Use Mopar Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
  • Page 290: Glass Surfaces

    288 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: If equipped with light colored leather, it tends to show any foreign material, dirt, and fabric dye transfer more so than darker colors. The leather is designed for easy cleaning, and FCA recommends Mopar total care leather cleaner applied on a cloth to clean the leather seats as needed.
  • Page 291 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CONTENTS ▫ CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ..294 IDENTIFICATION DATA....290 ▫ Vehicle Identification Number ... . .290 ▫...
  • Page 292: Identification Data

    290 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS IDENTIFICATION DATA BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake sys- Vehicle Identification Number tems. If either of the two hydraulic systems loses normal The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the capability, the remaining system will still function. How- left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through ever, there will be some loss of overall braking effective- the windshield.
  • Page 293: Torque Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 291 Torque Specifications Lug Nut/Bolt **Lug Nut/Bolt Lug Nut/Bolt Torque Size Socket Size 63 Ft-Lbs M12 x 1.25 17 mm (86 N·m) Steel Wheels Only 89 Ft-Lbs (120 N·m) Alu- minum Wheels Only **Use only your authorized dealer recommended lug nuts/ Wheel Mounting Surface bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening.
  • Page 294: Fuel Requirements

    292 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FUEL REQUIREMENTS 2.4L Engine All available gasoline engines are de- signed to meet all emissions regulations and provide excellent fuel economy and performance when using high quality unleaded “regular” gasoline having a octane rating of 87 using the (R+M)/2 method.
  • Page 295: Reformulated Gasoline

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 293 Reformulated Gasoline CAUTION! (Continued) Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner illuminate. Please observe pump labels as they should burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”. clearly communicate if a fuel contains greater than 15% Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are specifi- ethanol (E-15).
  • Page 296: Cng And Lp Fuel System Modifications

    294 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications Materials Added To Fuel Modifications that allow the engine to run on compressed Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper octane natural gas (CNG) or liquid propane (LP) may result in rating, gasolines that contain detergents, corrosion, and damage to the engine, emissions, and fuel system compo- stability additives are recommended.
  • Page 297: Fuel System Cautions

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 295 Fuel System Cautions NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions control system can result in civil penalties being assessed against you. CAUTION! Carbon Monoxide Warnings Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • The use of leaded gasoline is prohibited by Federal WARNING! law.
  • Page 298: Fluid Capacities

    296 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 2.4L Engine 16 Gallons 60.5 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 2.4 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-20, API 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters Certified) Cooling System* 2.4 Liter Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/ 7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) * Includes heater and coolant reservoir filled to MAX level.
  • Page 299: Fluids And Lubricants

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 297 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Tech- nology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032. Engine Oil –...
  • Page 300: Chassis

    298 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not introduced into the cooling system in an emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
  • Page 301 MULTIMEDIA CONTENTS UCONNECT RADIOS ....300 UCONNECT 3/3 NAV VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS — IF EQUIPPED ....317 CYBERSECURITY .
  • Page 302: Uconnect Radios

    300 MULTIMEDIA UCONNECT RADIOS The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your vehicle systems may still exist, even if the most recent For detailed information about your Uconnect radio, refer version of vehicle software (such as Uconnect software) is to your Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement.
  • Page 303: Uconnect Settings

    MULTIMEDIA NOTE: and change the customer programmable features. Many features can vary by vehicle. • FCA or your dealer may contact you directly regarding software updates. CAUTION! • To help further improve vehicle security and minimize Do NOT attach any object to the touchscreen, doing so the potential risk of a security breach, vehicle owners can result in damage to the touchscreen.
  • Page 304: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect 3 Settings

    302 MULTIMEDIA Lights, Doors & Locks, Engine off Options, Audio, Phone (if equipped), SiriusXM Setup (if equipped), Radio Setup, Restore Settings and Clear Personal Data. NOTE: • Only one category may be selected at a time. • The Back arrow will change into a Done button if any changes are made.
  • Page 305 MULTIMEDIA Language After pressing the “Language” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Set Language NOTE: When the “Set Language” feature is selected, you may select one of multiple languages (English/Français/Español) for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the “Set Lan- guage”...
  • Page 306 304 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Units — If Equipped Metric NOTE: When selecting the “Units” setting, the changes can be made to the Distance (mi, km), Fuel Consumption (MPG if set to mi, L/100 km or km/L if set to km), and Temperature (°C, °F). Touchscreen Beep Display Trip B NOTE: Press the relevant button to activate/deactivate the displaying of the Trip B on the instrument cluster display.
  • Page 307 MULTIMEDIA Voice After pressing the “Voice” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Voice Response Brief Detailed Length Show Command List Never With Help Always NOTE: This setting will display the possible options while in a voice session. Clock &...
  • Page 308 306 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Show Time In Status Bar — If Equipped NOTE: The “Show Time In Status Bar” feature will allow you to turn on or shut off the digital clock in the status bar. Set Date Month Year NOTE:...
  • Page 309 MULTIMEDIA Lights After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped NOTE: When the “Daytime Running Lights” feature is selected, the headlights will turn on whenever the engine is running.
  • Page 310 308 MULTIMEDIA Engine Off Options After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Radio Off Delay 0 min 20 min NOTE: When this Setting is selected, the radio will remain off for the selected amount of time when the engine has been shut off.
  • Page 311 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Balance Speaker Icon Arrow Buttons NOTE: When in this display you may adjust the “Balance/Fade” of the audio by using the “Arrow” button on the touchscreen to adjust the sound level from the front and rear or right and left side speakers. Press the “Speaker Icon” on the touchscreen to reset the balance and fade to the factory setting.
  • Page 312 310 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options AUX Volume Offset – NOTE: This feature provides the ability to tune the audio level for portable devices connected through the AUX in- put. Phone After pressing the “Phone” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options...
  • Page 313 MULTIMEDIA SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped After pressing the “SiriusXM Setup” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Tune Start NOTE: The “Tune Start” feature begins playing the current song from the beginning when you tune to a music channel using one of the twelve presets, so you can enjoy the complete song.
  • Page 314 312 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Subscription Info Sirius ID NOTE: New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio with your radio. Following the expiration of the free services, it will be necessary to access the information on the Subscription Information screen to re-subscribe.
  • Page 315 MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Selectable Options Regional NOTE: Forces the system to select from a network station when the system is present in a different region. Restore Settings — If Equipped After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Setting Name Selectable Options Restore Settings...
  • Page 316: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped

    314 MULTIMEDIA STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF The button located in the center of the right hand control to EQUIPPED select the source (AM, FM, SiriusXM, USB, AUX). The remote sound system controls are located on the back The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a surface of the steering wheel.
  • Page 317: Ipod/Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped

    MULTIMEDIA IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES The USB Input and Auxiliary Jack is located on the Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in instrument panel below the Climate Controls. This feature your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from allows an iPod or external USB device to be plugged into your radio.
  • Page 318 316 MULTIMEDIA The radio manufacturer believes the internal wireless radio NOTE: is safe for use by consumers. The level of energy emitted is • This equipment has been tested and found to comply far less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wire- with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to less devices such as mobile phones.
  • Page 319: Uconnect 3/3 Nav Voice Recognition Quick Tips - If Equipped

    MULTIMEDIA UCONNECT 3/3 NAV VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS — IF EQUIPPED Introducing Uconnect Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with these helpful quick tips. It provides the key Voice Commands and tips you need to know to control your Uconnect 3/3 NAV system.
  • Page 320 318 MULTIMEDIA 3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahead. The microphone is positioned in the dome lamp and aimed at the driver. 4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you must first push either the VR or PHONE button, wait until after the beep, then say your Voice Command.
  • Page 321: Basic Voice Commands

    MULTIMEDIA Basic Voice Commands Radio Use your voice to quickly get to the AM, FM or SiriusXM The basic Voice Commands below can be given at any Satellite Radio stations you would like to hear. (Subscrip- point while using your Uconnect system. tion or included SiriusXM Satellite Radio trial required.) Push the VR button .
  • Page 322: Media

    320 MULTIMEDIA Media Uconnect offers connections via USB, Bluetooth and auxil- iary ports (if equipped). Voice operation is only available for connected USB and iPod devices. Push the VR button . After the beep, say one of the following commands and follow the prompts to switch your media source or choose an artist.
  • Page 323: Voice Text Reply

    MULTIMEDIA • “ Redial (call previous outgoing phone number)” Voice Text Reply • “ Call back (call previous incoming phone number)” Uconnect announces incoming text messages. Push the VR button or the phone button and say Listen. (Must TIP: When providing a Voice Command, push the VR have compatible mobile phone paired to Uconnect button or phone button...
  • Page 324: General Information

    322 MULTIMEDIA 2. This device must accept any interference received, in- PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES cluding interference that may cause undesired opera- See you in <5, I need tion. I’ll call you later. 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, directions. 45, 60>...
  • Page 325: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance

    MULTIMEDIA CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge. 3.
  • Page 327 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ......326 Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
  • Page 328: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    326 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE YOUR VEHICLE The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy Prepare For The Appointment with our products and services. If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you.
  • Page 329: Fca Us Llc Customer Center

    CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 327 Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer center In Mexico Contact should include the following information: Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 • Owner’s name and address Sante Fe C.P. 05109 • Owner’s telephone number (home and office) Mexico, D.
  • Page 330: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)

    328 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech questions about the service contract, call the manufactur- Impaired (TDD/TTY) er’s Service Contract National Customer Hotline at 1-800- 521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800) 465-2001 English / To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the (800) 387-9983 French).
  • Page 331: Warranty Information

    CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 329 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS WARNING! In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only), If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of immediately inform the National Highway Traffic...
  • Page 332: In Canada

    330 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE In Canada Diagnostic Procedure Manuals If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, should contact the Customer Service Department imme- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals diately.
  • Page 333 INDEX...
  • Page 334 332 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... . .252 Disposal .......254 Additives, Fuel .
  • Page 335 INDEX 333 B-Pillar Location ......267 Car Washes.......285 Brake Assist System .
  • Page 336 334 INDEX Manual ....... .49 Defroster, Windshield......149 Cold Weather Operation.
  • Page 337 INDEX 335 Emergency, In Case Of Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....245 Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ....231 Enhanced Accident Response Feature .
  • Page 338 336 INDEX Folding Rear Seat ......29 Gross Axle Weight Rating ....180, 182 Four-Way Hazard Flasher.
  • Page 339 INDEX 337 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ..... .20 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)..... .20 Inside Rearview Mirror .
  • Page 340 338 INDEX Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ...88, 101 Exterior Folding ......39 Traction Control .
  • Page 341 INDEX 339 Viscosity ......245, 296 Radial Ply Tires ......273 Oil Filter, Change .
  • Page 342 340 INDEX Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ....151 Seats ........29 Safety Defects, Reporting .
  • Page 343 INDEX 341 Specifications Tie Down Hooks, Cargo..... . .62 Fuel (Gasoline) ......297 Tilt Steering Column .
  • Page 344 342 INDEX Spare Tire ......278, 280 Trailer Towing Guide ......185 Spinning .
  • Page 345 INDEX 343 Warnings And Cautions ..... . .6 Warranty Information ..... . .329 Washers, Windshield.
  • Page 346 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING The antenna cable should be as short as practical and EQUIPMENT routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use Special design considerations are incorporated into this only fully shielded coaxial cable. vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to frequency signals.
  • Page 347 18VM-126-AB ©2017 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. Second Edition Ram is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC. Printed in the U.S.A.

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