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Page 2: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............. 3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 4: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....8 Rollover Warning .
Page 5: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect INTRODUCTION This is a specialized utility vehicle designed for both the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics. on-road and off-road use. It can go places and perform Always observe federal, state, provincial and local laws tasks for which conventional two-wheel drive enclosed wherever you drive.
Page 6: Rollover Warning
INTRODUCTION 5 NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be aware of control.
Page 7: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section government notes that the universal use of existing seat contains the information you desire.
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Page 9: Warnings And Cautions
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
Page 10: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Page 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....14 Security Alarm System — If Equipped ..20 ▫...
Page 13 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ..25 ▫ Liftgate Flipper Glass ....36 ▫...
Page 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental ▫ Exhaust Gas ......72 Restraint Systems (SRS) .
Page 15: A Word About Your Keys
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Fob with Integrated Key (FOBIK) and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. You can insert the double-sided integrated key into the ignition switch with either side up.
Page 16: Fob With Integrated Key (Fobik)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Fob with Integrated Key (FOBIK) The Fob with Integrated Key operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter and a valet key, which stores in the rear of the Fob. The valet key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Fob go dead.
Page 17: Ignition Key Removal
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The time for this feature is programmable. For details, Ignition Key Removal Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the key to the LOCK refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit,” position, and remove the key.
Page 18: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM CAUTION! The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unautho- rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation remove key from the ignition and lock all doors is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Page 19: Replacement Keys
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE an invalid fob to start the engine. Either of these condi- start the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other RF tions will result in the engine being shut off after two electronics will not cause interference with this system. seconds.
Page 20: Customer Sentry Key (Fob) Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is 2. Insert the second valid key and turn the ignition required for authorized dealer replacement of fobs. Du- switch to the ON position within 15 seconds. After 10 plication of fobs may be performed at an authorized seconds, a chime will sound and the Vehicle Security dealer or by using the Customer Key Programming...
Page 21: General Information
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- This system monitors the vehicle doors, liftgate, liftgate tem’s memory.
Page 22: To Set The Alarm
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 To Set the Alarm The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your The alarm will set when you use the remote keyless entry vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the (RKE) transmitter to lock the doors and liftgate, or when system will arm unexpectedly.
Page 23: Remote Keyless Entry
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate, or activate the panic alarm, from distances up to about 23 ft (7 m) using a hand-held RKE radio transmit- ter.
Page 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First This feature lets you program the system to unlock either Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Flash Lights with the driver’s door, or all doors, on the first press of the Remote Key Lock,”...
Page 25: To Lock The Doors
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Doors To Release The Liftgate Flipper Glass Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- Press the “Flipper Glass/Trunk Release” button on the ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and RKE transmitter two times to release the flipper glass.
Page 26: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 25
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 The panic alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you Programming Additional Transmitters turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a second Refer to SENTRY KEY “Customer Key (Fob) Program- time, or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) ming.”...
Page 27: General Information
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Battery access is through a door located on the rear of 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the the FOBIK. Insert a small, flat-bladed screwdriver into new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause the slot and gently pry open the access door.
Page 28: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- How To Use Remote Start proved by the party responsible for compliance could All of the following conditions must be met before the void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. engine will remote start: •...
Page 29 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Enter REMOTE START Mode To Exit REMOTE START Mode Without Driving Press and release the REMOTE START button The Vehicle on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec- Allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle. onds.
Page 30: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 you turn the key to run. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle WARNING! Information Center” in Section 4 of this manual. • For personal security and safety in the event of an To Turn Off The Engine While In REMOTE accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as START Mode well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
Page 31: Power Door Locks
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you press the door lock switch while the keys are in the Power Door Locks The power door lock switch is located on each front door ignition switch, and the driver’s door is open, the doors panel.
Page 32: Child Protection Door Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Automatic Unlock on Exit Feature — Only WARNING! Available if Auto Lock is Enabled This feature will unlock all the doors when the driver’s Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. door is opened if the vehicle is stopped and in PARK or Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from NEUTRAL.
Page 33: Windows
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Power Windows The power window controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front passenger door/rear doors which operate the front passenger/rear passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACCESSORY position.
Page 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 the first detent, release, and the window will go down To close the window part way, lift the window switch to automatically. To cancel the “Auto Down” movement, the first detent and release when you want the window to operate the switch in either the up or down direction and stop.
Page 35 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Resetting the Auto-Up Feature Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the window probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto-Up: Pull the window switch up and close the window com- pletely, then pull and hold the switch for one second. Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors.
Page 36: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
Page 37: Liftgate Flipper Glass
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Liftgate Flipper Glass WARNING! The liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the liftgate is unlocked. To open the flipper glass, push up on To avoid injury stand back when opening. Glass will the window switch located on the liftgate.
Page 38: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Power Liftgate — If Equipped Also, the power liftgate may be closed by pressing the The power liftgate may be opened manually or by Liftgate switch located on the left rear trim, near the pressing the Liftgate button on the Fob with Integrated liftgate opening.
Page 39 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE feature is enabled, the turn signals will flash twice to NOTE: • If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is signal that the liftgate is opening or closing. closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically NOTE: reverse to the closed or open position, provided it •...
Page 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 • If the liftgate handle is pulled while the power liftgate • If your liftgate is power closing and you put the is opening, the liftgate motor will disengage to allow vehicle in gear, the liftgate will continue to power manual operation.
Page 41: Occupant Restraints
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. Please pay close attention to the information in this However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- section. It tells you how to use your restraint system ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as opening the liftgate in cold weather.
Page 42: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat from the vehicle.
Page 43: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap.
Page 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
Page 45 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a comfortable and not resting on your neck.
Page 46: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 6. To release the belt, push the red button marked PRESS Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be stowed position.
Page 47: Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, the entire belt is extracted. you’ll prefer a higher position.
Page 48: Seat Belt Pretensioners
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is Seat Belt Pretensioners designed to release webbing in a controlled manner. This The driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on with a pretensioning device that is designed to remove the occupant’s chest.
Page 49: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON (BeltAlert ) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 or START position.
Page 50: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert ) can be reac- Seat Belt Extender tivated by repeating this procedure. If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized...
Page 51: Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (Srs)
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and right Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint Restraint Systems (SRS) systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the steering wheel.
Page 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are no longer functional. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating.
Page 53 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the hooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede the risk of harm from a deploying airbag.
Page 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child WARNING! restraint. Refer to “Child Restraint” in this section. • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more You should read the instructions provided with your severe injuries in a collision.
Page 55 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag System Components How The Airbag System Works The airbag system consists of the following: • The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) Module de- • Occupant Restraint Control Module termines if a frontal, side, or rollover collision is severe •...
Page 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 • The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are Also, the ORC turns on the Airbag Warning Light for 2.5 to 8 seconds for a self-check located in the center of the steering wheel and the right when the ignition is first turned on.
Page 57 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Side Impact SRS Side Curtain Airbags are de- • The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of signed to activate only in certain side or rollover the driver and the front passenger, and position every- collisions.
Page 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, or all of the following may occur: see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instruc- •...
Page 59 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Accident Response Feature Maintaining Your Airbag System If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical WARNING! system remains functional, vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock automatically. The hazard •...
Page 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may prior to the moment of airbag deployment, or near apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate deployment, and up to a quarter second of high-speed deceleration data during and/or after airbag deployment Airbag Warning Light or near-deployment.
Page 61 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle perfor- databases, such as those maintained by the U.S. govern- mance. In addition to crash investigations initiated by ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive DaimlerChrysler Corporation, such investigations may nature, such as would identify a particular driver, ve- be requested by customers, insurance carriers, govern-...
Page 62: Child Restraint
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 • Cruise control status Data Parameters that May Be Recorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning lamp status • Traction/stability control status for electronically-controlled safety systems, including • Tire pressure monitoring system status the airbag system Child Restraint •...
Page 63 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE seat Owner’s Manual to ensure you have the right seat Infants and Child Restraints for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your • Safety experts recommend that children ride child: rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
Page 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger restraint: airbag unless the airbag is turned off.
Page 65 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. use a locking clip. If the seat belt has a cinching latch Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist plate, pulling up on the shoulder portion of the the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it.
Page 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 NOTE: additional information refer belt-positioning booster seat. The child and belt- www.seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK. positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt. Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are Children Too Large for Booster Seats older than one year can ride forward-facing in the...
Page 67 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower kits or retro-fit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child re- Anchors and Tether for CHildren) Your vehicle’s second row seat is equipped with the child straint in any vehicle.
Page 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the...
Page 69 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with rear outboard seating position located on the back of the separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or seat.
Page 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 downward into the seat, removing slack in the straps Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc- Belt tions. The passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinch- ing latch plates or automatic locking retractors, which are WARNING! designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child...
Page 71 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the To attach a child restraint tether strap: lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint.
Page 72: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING! A long break-in period is not required for the engine in your vehicle. An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the Drive moderately during the first 300 mi (500 km).
Page 73: Safety Tips
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A new engine may consume some oil during its first few garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be engine running for a extended period. If the vehicle is considered as a normal part of the break-in and not stopped in an open area with engine running for more interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
Page 74: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Defrosters Vehicle Check operation by selecting the DEFROST mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be Seat Belts able to feel the air directed against the windshield. See Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is frays and loose parts.
Page 75 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lights Fluid Leaks Have someone observe the operation of all exterior lights Check the area under the vehicle after overnight parking while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high for fuel, coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Page 76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Lighted Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped ..83 Mirrors .......80 ▫...
Page 77 76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ 50/50 Third Row Folding Seat — If Equipped . . 124 Voice Recognition System (VR) — If Equipped . . 111 ▫ Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation ..111 Driver Memory Seat —...
Page 78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 ▫ SmartBeams — If Equipped ....134 ▫ Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System . . . 140 ▫ Instrument Panel And Interior Lights ..135 ▫...
Page 79 78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ... . 147 ▫ Rear Park Assist Warning Display ..162 ▫...
Page 80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 ▫ Security ......172 ▫ Sunroof Fully Closed ....176 ▫...
Page 81: Mirrors
80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and MIRRORS vertical adjustment of the mirror. Inside Day/Night Mirror The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view Annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you can through the rear window.
Page 82: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 CAUTION! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean. Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Page 83: Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Driver’s And Front Passenger Outside Automatic WARNING! Dimming Mirror — If Equipped If your vehicle is equipped with outside automatic dim- Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side ming mirrors, they will operate when the inside auto- convex mirror will look smaller and farther away matic dimming mirror is on.
Page 84: Heated Remote Control Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in this section for details. Heated Remote Control Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defrost.
Page 85: Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect ) - If Equipped
84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lift the cover to reveal the mirror. The light will turn on HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect ) — automatically. IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code RER radio contains an inte- grated Hands-Free Communication (UConnect ) sys- tem.
Page 86 • www.dodge.com/uconnect turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s UConnect system. The UConnect system allows up to • www.jeep.com/uconnect seven cellular phones to be linked to the system. Only • or call 1–877–855–8400 one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used with the system at a time.
Page 87: Operation
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Recognition Button The radio display will be used for visual prompts from Actual button location may vary with radio. the UConnect system such as CELL or caller ID on The individual buttons are described in the certain radios.
Page 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 • For each feature explanation in this section, only the To activate the UConnect system from idle, simply press combined form of the voice command is given. You the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for can also break the commands into parts and say each directions.
Page 89 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a The following are general phone to UConnect system pairing instructions: priority level between 1 and 7, with 1 being the highest priority.
Page 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 • The system will prompt you to say the number you • The system will prompt you to say the name of the want to call. person you want to call. • For example, you can say 234-567-8901. The phone •...
Page 91 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say The UConnect system will allow you to enter up to 32 Phonebook New Entry. names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations.
Page 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 • Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they • You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook are already connected to any system via Bluetooth , entry that you wish to edit. and you may see a message on the phone display that •...
Page 93 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After you enter the name, the UConnect system will Delete Entries in the UConnect Phonebook ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended work, mobile, pager, or all. Say the designation you when the vehicle is not in motion.
Page 94: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 List All Names in the UConnect Phonebook Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the • Press the PHONE button to begin. UConnect system if the feature(s) are available on your •...
Page 95 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call to Toggling Between Calls in this section. To combine two calls, refer to Conference Call in this section. Currently in Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for To put a call on hold, press the PHONE button until you...
Page 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Three-Way Calling To initiate three-way calling, press the “Voice Recogni- Redial. tion” button while a call is in progress, and make a • The UConnect system will call the last number that second phone call, as described under Making a Second was dialed from your cellular phone.
Page 97: Uconnect System Features
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and continue on the UConnect system for a certain dura- voice commands will be in that language. tion, after which the call is automatically transferred NOTE: After every UConnect language change opera- from the UConnect system to the mobile phone.
Page 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Towing Assistance Emergency and the UConnect system will instruct If you need towing assistance: the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num- •...
Page 99 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE certain companies, which time out a little too soon to sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can press work properly with the UConnect system. the “Voice Recognition” button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed by the word Send.
Page 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 • Press the PHONE button to begin. NOTE: • You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say network configurations; this is normal. Setup Confirmations.
Page 101: Advanced Phone Connectivity
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Following the beep, say Mute. dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth cellular phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s In order to un-mute the UConnect system: audio system. The UConnect system will work the same •...
Page 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 Connect or Disconnect Link Between the the lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired UConnect System and Cellular Phone phone being announced, press the “Voice Recogni- Your cellular phone can be paired with many different tion”...
Page 103: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect System
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE UConnect system will return to using the highest Things You Should Know About Your UConnect priority phone present in or near (approximately System within 30 ft [9 m]) the vehicle. UConnect Tutorial Delete UConnect Paired Cellular Phones To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the PHONE button and say “UConnect Tutorial.”...
Page 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the UConnect system. For best results, the Voice Training speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from session should be completed when the vehicle is parked you.
Page 105 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When navigating through an automated system such • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of compromised with the convertible top down. speaking the digit string, make sure to say Send.
Page 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness Bluetooth Communication Link to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to not the UConnect system. the UConnect system.
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Page 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
Page 111 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
Page 112: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 General Information NOTE: In a stressful situation, take care to speak into This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and the Voice Interface System as calmly and normally as RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the possible.
Page 113: Commands
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists The system will best recognize your speech if the win- options, press the VR hard-key, listen for the beep, and dows are closed, and the heater/air-conditioning fan is say your command.
Page 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 • NEXT STATION (to select the next station) 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the voice recognition • PREVIOUS STATION (to select the previous station) system is speaking.
Page 115 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Satellite Radio Disc To switch to satellite radio mode say SAT or SATELLITE To switch to the disc mode say DISC. In this mode, you RADIO. In this mode, you may say the following com- may say the following commands: mands: •...
Page 116: Voice Training
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 − CONTINUE (to continue recording) Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- − DELETE (to delete the recording) nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect • PLAY MEMOS (to play previously recorded memos) system Voice Training feature may be used.
Page 117: Seats
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS Front Seat Adjustment — Recline To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the Front Manual Seat Adjustment outboard side of the seat, lean back, and release the lever Move the seat forward or rearward using the adjustment at the desired position.
Page 118: Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 8–Way Driver’s Power Seat WARNING! The driver’s power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat lower side trim. The • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, bottom switch controls up/down, forward/rearward, inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 119: 4-Way Passenger's Power Seat - If Equipped
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4–Way Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped The front passenger’s power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the passenger seat lower side trim. The bottom switch controls forward/rearward adjust- ment. The top switch controls the seatback recline adjust- ment.
Page 120: Front Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Front Heated Seats — If Equipped When high-temperature heating is selected, the heaters Heated seats provide comfort and warmth on provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes cold days and can help soothe sore muscles of operation after heating is activated.
Page 121: 40/20/40 Second Row Folding Seat
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 40/20/40 Second Row Folding Seat WARNING! Fold and Tumble Second Row Seat Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin The left, center, or right side of the second row seat can be because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, lowered to allow for extended cargo space, and still spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-...
Page 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 2. Fold the seatback down, and tumble the seat forward. WARNING! Do not drive the vehicle with the outer second row seats in the tumbled position. The outer second row seats are only intended to be tumbled for entry and exit to the third row seat.
Page 123 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If sitting in the third row seat, pull rearward on the release strap located at the rear of the seat and tumble the seat forward. Fold and Tumble Seat Release Strap...
Page 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Folding Middle Seatback (Second Row Seat) 2. Lower the center seatback. 1. Pull the release strap. Folding Center Seatback Release Strap...
Page 125: 50/50 Third Row Folding Seat - If Equipped
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Center Seat Armrest (Second Row Seat) — If 50/50 Third Row Folding Seat — If Equipped Equipped To Lower Rear Seat The second row center seat may be equipped with a Either side of the third row seat can be lowered to allow armrest.
Page 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 To Raise Rear Seat 1. Open the tailgate. 2. Detach pull strap from back of seat, and pull seatback upward until it locks into place. Reattach strap. Seatback Release Handle 3. Close the tailgate. Pull Strap 3.
Page 127: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position) should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion. They could be seriously injured in an accident.
Page 128: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set). NOTE: Each time the S (SET) button and a numbered 6.
Page 129: Memory Position Recall
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 11. Select Remote Linked to Memory in the Electronic To recall the memory settings for driver one, press Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter Yes or memory button number 1 on the driver’s door, or the select Use Factory Settings from the EVIC and enter UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmit- Yes .
Page 130: To Disable A Transmitter Linked To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 To Disable A Transmitter Linked to Memory NOTE: Once programmed, all transmitters linked to memory can be easily enabled or disabled at one time. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, and Refer to Remote Linked to Memory under Electronic remove the key.
Page 131 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The seat will move to the position located 0.3 in (8 Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy mm) forward of the rear stop if the starting position is Entry/Exit position. between 0.9 to 2.67 in (23 to 68 mm) forward of the rear NOTE: The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled stop when the key is removed from the ignition...
Page 132: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Then, reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left, To open the hood, pull the release lever inside your and lift the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not vehicle located below the instrument panel and in front slam the hood to close it.
Page 133: Lights
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Battery Saver Feature—Exterior/Interior Lights WARNING! If the multifunction control lever is left in the interior light position, parking light position, or the headlight If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when position when the ignition switch is moved to the OFF the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Page 134: Headlights And Parking Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Headlights and Parking Lights Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped Turn the end of the multifunction control lever to the first Turn the end of the multifunction control lever to the detent for parking light operation. Turn to the second third detent to activate the automatic headlight system.
Page 135: Smartbeams - If Equipped
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE approximately four minutes after the wipers completely To Activate stop. Refer to “Windshield Wipers and Washers” in this 1. Select “Auto Headlamp Low/High Beams? — Low/ section for more information. High Beam.” Refer to “EVIC — Customer Programmable NOTE: When your headlights come on during the Features”...
Page 136: Instrument Panel And Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 NOTE: Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and even when the doors and liftgate are open. While in the taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause “Off” position the instrument panel lighting is at the headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle).
Page 137: Fog Lights - If Equipped
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lights — If Equipped Turn Signals The fog light switch is located in the multifunction Move the multifunction control lever up or down and the control lever. To activate the fog lights, turn on the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster will flash to park/turn lights, low beam headlights, or “Auto”...
Page 138: Passing Light
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Passing Light Interior Lights You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by The interior lighting consists of courtesy lights mounted lightly pulling the multifunction control lever toward the below the instrument panel, an overhead console light steering wheel.
Page 139: Courtesy/Reading Lights
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy/Reading Lights Each light can be turned on by pressing the recessed area of the lens. To turn these lights off, press the recessed area of the lens a second time. There are also reading lights located above the rear doors.
Page 140: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The front and rear wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the right side control lever. Turn the end of the control lever to select “Lo,” “Hi,” or one of the five speed sensitive intermittent windshield wiper speeds.
Page 141: Mist
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold Mist while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the Use this feature when weather conditions make occa- delay range, the wiper will operate for several seconds sional usage of the wipers necessary.
Page 142: Rain Sensing Wipers-If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 • The rain sensing feature may not function properly Rain Sensing Wipers—If Equipped This feature senses moisture on the windshield and when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind- automatically activates the wipers for the driver. The shield.
Page 143: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside tem- perature is greater than 32°F (0°C). • Transmission in NEUTRAL Position — When the ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the NEU- TRAL position, the rain sensing system will not oper- ate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is...
Page 144: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired. brake and accelerator pedals can be adjusted without To lock the steering column in position, push the control compromising safety or comfort in actuating the pedals. handle upward until fully engaged.
Page 145: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the top of the switch to move the pedals forward CAUTION! (away from the driver). • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF. Do not place any article under the adjustable pedal’s or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage •...
Page 146: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 WARNING! Leaving the Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
Page 147: To Deactivate
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tapping RESUME ACCEL once will result in a 2 mph (3 To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the speed control km/h) (3.7L and 4.7L engines) or a 1 mph (2 km/h) (5.7L lever towards you, or normal brake pressure while engine) speed increase.
Page 148: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 To Accelerate For Passing ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. brake control system that includes ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System), TCS (Traction Control System), BAS (Brake Using Speed Control On Hills...
Page 149: Tcs (Traction Control System)
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. TCS (Traction Control System) Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System” in Section 5 of this This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of manual.
Page 150: Bas (Brake Assist System)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 BAS (Brake Assist System) WARNING! The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The BAS (Brake Assist System) cannot prevent the natu- system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can ing the rate and amount of brake application and then it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road...
Page 151: Erm (Electronic Roll Mitigation)
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Anytime the ESP system is in the “Full Off” ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation) This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by mode, ERM is disabled. Refer to ESP (Electronic Stability monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the Program) for a complete explanation of the available ESP speed of the vehicle.
Page 152: Esp (Electronic Stability Program)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 • Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than ESP (Electronic Stability Program) appropriate for the steering wheel position. This system enhances directional control and stability of • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than the vehicle under various driving conditions.
Page 153 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE High Range (4WD Models) or 2WD Models WARNING! ESP (Electronic Stability Program) cannot prevent the This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 4WD HIGH natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, range and in 2WD vehicles.
Page 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 conditions and more wheel spin than ESP would nor- gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” mally allow is required to gain traction. To turn ESP on mode by pressing the ESP OFF switch. Once the situation again, momentarily depress the ESP OFF switch.
Page 155 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE In this mode, ESP and TCS, except for the “limited slip” WARNING! feature described in the TCS section, are turned off until the vehicle reaches a speed of 40 mph (64 km/h). At 40 With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle mph (64 km/h), the system returns to “Partial Off”...
Page 156: Tsc (Trailer Sway Control)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 vehicle reaches a speed of 40 mph (64 km/h). At 40 mph WARNING! (64 km/h), the normal ESP stability function returns but TCS remains off. When the vehicle speed drops below 35 With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle mph (56 km/h), the ESP system shuts off.
Page 157: Hsa (Hill Start Assist) (4Wd Models With Nv245 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only)
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE swaying. Always use caution when towing a trailer and HSA (Hill Start Assist) (4WD Models With NV245 follow the trailer tongue weight recommendations. Refer Two–Speed Transfer Case Only) to “Trailer Towing” in Section 5 of this manual. When The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when TSC is functioning, the ESP/TCS Indicator Light will starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill.
Page 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., WARNING! vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- ing uphill is in REVERSE gear). • If you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and HSA will work in REVERSE and all forward gears when deactivated with the brake switch.
Page 159: Hdc (Hill Descent Control) (4Wd Models With
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HSA Off If you wish to turn off the HSA system, it can be done using the Customer Programmable Features in the Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual.
Page 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 and will only activate when the vehicle is descending a HDC also has the capability to sense rough terrain, and hill. It will usually not activate on level ground. will automatically adjust to a slightly slower set speed (about 0.3 mph (0.5 km/h) than normal.
Page 161: Esp/Bas Warning Light And Esp/Tcs Indicator Light
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the ESP/BAS Warning Light comes on con- WARNING! tinuously with the engine running, a malfunc- tion has been detected in either the ESP or the HDC is only intended to assist the driver in control- BAS system, or both.
Page 162: Rear Park Assist System- If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM— IF EQUIPPED Rear Park Assist Sensors The Rear Park Assist System provides visible and audible The four Rear Park Assist Sensors, located in the rear indications of the distance between the rear fascia and the fascia, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within detected obstacle when backing up.
Page 163: Rear Park Assist Warning Display
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the ignition is turned to the ON position, the Rear Park Assist Warning Display The Rear Park Assist Warning Display, located in the warning display will turn ON all of its LEDs for about headliner near the flipper glass, provides both visible and one second.
Page 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES DISPLAY LED OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM: LED COLOR AUDIBLE SIGNAL REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER 1st LED 59 in (150 cm) Yellow Yes, Half Second 2nd LED 51 in (130 cm) Yellow None 3rd LED 45 in (115 cm)
Page 165: Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist System
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the switch is pressed to disable the system, the Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist System The Rear Park Assist System can be enabled and disabled instrument cluster will display the “PARK ASSIST DIS- with a switch located on the upper switch bank of the ABLED”...
Page 166: Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System WARNING! Clean the Rear Park Assist Sensors with water, car wash soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do Drivers must be careful when backing up even when not scratch or poke the sensors.
Page 167: Turning The Rear Camera Off
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Select ON at the “Rear Camera” screen. Highlight OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED DONE and press ENTER. The rear camera is now en- The overhead console contains an optional universal abled. garage door opener (HomeLink ), storage for sunglasses, and optional power sunroof switches.
Page 168: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security systems. The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle’s battery.
Page 169: Programming Homelink
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! Your motorized door or gate will open and close while Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do not train ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the training the transceiver.
Page 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the Then release both the HomeLink and hand-held trans- hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed mitter buttons. to HomeLink for more efficient training and accurate If the EVIC display states “DID NOT TRAIN”...
Page 171 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage door does not operate with HomeLink and the garage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the garage door opener may have rolling code. If so, proceed to the heading “Programming A Rolling Code System.”...
Page 172: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are HomeLink button twice (holding the button for two designed to “time-out” in the same manner. seconds each time).
Page 173: Using Homelink
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming 3. Without releasing the button, proceed with Program- HomeLink ” earlier in this section. ming HomeLink Step 2 and follow all remaining steps. Using HomeLink Security To operate, simply press and release the programmed It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn HomeLink button.
Page 174: Troubleshooting Tips
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Troubleshooting Tips General Information If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry are some of the most common solutions: Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
Page 175: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console. • Never leave children in a vehicle with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 176: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Opening Sunroof - Express sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc- Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and will open automatically from any position. The sunroof release to Express Close.
Page 177: Sunshade Operation
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunshade Operation Sunroof Maintenance The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. the glass panel. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is Ignition Off Operation open.
Page 178: Power Outlet
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 NOTE: Hold onto shade handle until shade is com- POWER OUTLET pletely open or closed. Front Power Outlet To the left and right of the convenience tray (lower center of instrument panel) is an outlet for electrically powered accessories.
Page 179: Rear Power Outlet - If Equipped
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Power Outlet — If Equipped CAUTION! The rear power outlet (if equipped) is located in the left rear cargo area. Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 180: Power Inverter - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED Press the power inverter switch (located on the upper There is a 115–Volt, 150–Watt inverter outlet located on switch bank) to turn the power on to the outlet. Press the the back of the center console to convert DC current to switch again to turn the power off.
Page 181: Cupholders
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the inverter status indicator turns ON. The status indica- CUPHOLDERS tor of the AC power inverter indicates whether the Front Cupholders inverter is producing AC power. In the center console, there are two cupholders for the NOTE: Due to built-in overload protection, the inverter front seat passengers.
Page 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 NOTE: The cupholder insert is removable, from the console, for cleaning. It can be reinstalled with the larger cup depression towards the passenger seat, but the top surface will not be flush with the console surface. Cupholders (Second Row Seat) The second row seat has two cupholders in the center armrest.
Page 183: Cargo Area Features
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cupholders (Third Row Seat) CARGO AREA FEATURES The third row seat passengers have cupholders on the left Cargo Load Floor and right rear trim panels. The panel in the load floor is reversible for added utility. One side is carpeted and the other side features a plastic lined tray which holds a variety of items.
Page 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 2. Pull up on loop(s) and twist 90 degrees, so they are parallel to the slotted hole in tray. 3. Lift tray over loop(s), and reposition tray. Rear Storage Cover NOTE: The cargo load floor latches should not be used as cargo tie-downs.
Page 185: Rear Window Features
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Push loop(s) back down, so they are parallel to the top of the tray. REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/Washer A switch on the right side of the steering column controls operation of the rear wiper/washer function. Rotating the center of the switch up to the DEL (Delay) position or the ON position will activate the wiper.
Page 186: Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 the rear wiper switch or the ignition switch needs to be CAUTION! turned OFF and ON to restart the rear wiper. To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the Adding Washer Fluid rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the rear window washer is shared.
Page 187 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If not equipped, your authorized dealer can order and NOTE: If the rear cross rail (or any metallic object) is install Mopar cross rails built specifically for this roof placed over the satellite radio antenna (if equipped), you rack system or a number of aftermarket rails that are may experience interruption of satellite radio reception.
Page 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 CAUTION! WARNING! • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO NOT Cargo must be securely tied before driving your carry any loads on the roof rack without cross rails vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the installed.
Page 190: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Instrument Panel And Controls ... . . 193 Features) ......213 Instrument Cluster .
Page 191 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operation Instructions - CD Mode For CD Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer And MP3 Audio Play ....242 (MP3/WMA AUX Jack) .
Page 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 ▫ System Activation ..... 259 Sales Code RER — Multimedia System — If Equipped ......251 ▫...
Page 193 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Automatic Temperature Control — If Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 266 Equipped ......271 ▫...
Page 194: Instrument Panel And Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 1 — Air Outlet 5 — Upper Switch Bank 9 — Lower Switch Bank 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter 10 — Climate Controls 3 — Radio 7 — Storage Bin 11 —...
Page 195: Instrument Cluster
194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 196: Instrument Cluster Description
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 3. Turn Signal Indicator Light The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal 1. Speedometer when the turn signal lever is operated. Indicates vehicle speed. If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has 2.
Page 197 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the key from OFF to ON, have the condition checked the system inspected by an authorized dealer as soon as promptly.
Page 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
Page 199 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord- Each tire, including the spare (if provided), ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should be checked monthly when cold and should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended inflate them to the proper pressure.
Page 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels.
Page 201 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Temperature Gauge WARNING! The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
Page 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 16. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Warning 18. Seat Belt Warning Light Light/Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this The ESP/BAS Warning Light in the instrument light will turn on for five to eight seconds as a bulb cluster comes on when the ignition switch is check.
Page 203 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There- shift lever is placed into the PARK position. The light fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or should turn off. If the light remains lit with the engine replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading running, your vehicle will usually be drivable;...
Page 204: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 25. Voltage Warning Light ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This light monitors the electrical system voltage. (EVIC) The light should turn on momentarily as the engine is started. If the light stays on or turns on while driving, it indicates a problem with the charging system.
Page 205 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays FUNCTION SELECT Button Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to select • Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features) the displayed function YES (Y) or NO (N). • Compass Display • Outside Temperature Display SCROLL Button •...
Page 206: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 • DRIVER/PASSENGER DOOR OPEN (with graphic) Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays • LEFT/RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN (with graphic) When the appropriate conditions exist, the Electronic • X DOORS OPEN (with graphic) Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the following messages: •...
Page 207 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • HOOD/GATE/DOOR OPEN (with graphic) • SERVICE SUSPENSION • HOOD/GATE/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) • SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM • LIFTGLASS/DOOR OPEN (with graphic) • TRANSMISSION OVER TEMP • LIFTGLASS/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) • CHECK SHIFT PROCEDURE •...
Page 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 • MEMORY #2 POSITIONS SET • LEFT REAR LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM System Only) • MEMORY SYSTEM DISABLED — SEATBELT BUCK- • RIGHT REAR LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM Sys- LED (with graphic) tem Only) • MEMORY SYSTEM DISABLED — VEHICLE NOT IN •...
Page 209: Engine Oil Change Indicator System
208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times Engine Oil Change Indicator System within 10 seconds. Oil Change Required Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. indicator system.
Page 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 • Service Distance display above the average fuel economy in the EVIC display. This message will appear whenever MDS allows • Display Units of Measure In the engine to operate on four cylinders, which will vary Press the SCROLL button to cycle through all the Trip depending on driving habits and vehicle usage.
Page 211 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL This feature allows you to monitor when the MDS Distance To Empty (DTE) switches off the fuel on four of the eight cylinders and it Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase the fuel remaining in the tank.
Page 212: Compass Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 Trip A button once to clear the resettable function being dis- Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last played. To reset all resettable functions, press and release reset. the FUNCTION SELECT button a second time within three seconds of resetting the currently displayed func- Trip B tion (>Reset ALL will display during this three second...
Page 213 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 360° turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic 5. Complete one or more 360° turns (in an area free from objects) until the “CAL” indicator displayed in the EVIC large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” indicator turns off.
Page 214: Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Press and hold the COMPASS/TEMPERATURE but- ton for approximately two seconds. 3. Press the SCROLL button until the “Compass Vari- ance” message, and the last variance zone number dis- plays in the EVIC.
Page 215 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set- Auto Door Locks tings displays in the EVIC. When YES (Y) is selected, all of the doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 Use the SCROLL button to display one of the following mph (24 km/h).
Page 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 entry UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger’s feature. To make your selection, press and release the doors. When “All Doors 1st Press” is selected, all of the FUNCTION SELECT button until YES (Y) or NO (N) doors will unlock on the first press of the remote keyless appears.
Page 217 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto appears. When NO (N) is selected, the system reverts to the standard intermittent wiper operation. Headlights Only) When YES (Y) is selected, and the headlight switch is in Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi- Only)
Page 218: System Status
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 Key Off Power Delay Hill Start Assist When this feature is selected, the power window To make your selection, press and release the FUNC- switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), DVD TION SELECT button until YES (Y) or NO (N) appears. video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), Display Units of Measure In and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes...
Page 219: Radio General Information
218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tire Pressure Monitor System (Shows the current NOTE: Tires heat up during normal driving conditions. pressure of all four road tires.) For additional informa- Heat will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 tion, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitor System”...
Page 220: Two Types Of Signals
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 Two Types of Signals AM Reception There are two basic types of radio signals: AM or AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to and neon signs.
Page 221: Sales Code Req - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Mp3/Wma Aux Jack)
220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO Operating Instructions - Radio Mode AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC JACK) position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of your radio faceplate.
Page 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio Phone Button (UConnect Hands-Free Phone) — If will remain tuned to the new station until you make Equipped another selection. Holding either button will bypass Press this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone stations without stopping until you release it.
Page 223 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ RW/FF SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons will begin to blink. causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows.
Page 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL seconds will allow the program format type to be se- control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the lected.
Page 225 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 16-Digit Character 16-Digit Character Program Type Program Type Display Display Jazz Jazz Top 40 Top 40 News News Weather Weather Nostalgia Nostalga By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon Oldies Oldies is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Personality Persnlty station with the same selected Music Type name.
Page 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 • Audio Stream – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will NOTE: Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button to switch to different audio languages (if supported on select an entry and make changes. the disc) (if equipped).
Page 227 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • VES CH1/CH2 - Allows the user to change the mode Enter the four-digit country code using the TUNE/ of either the IR1 or IR2, wireless headphones by SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the pressing the AUDIO/SELECT button (if equipped).
Page 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 Subtitles — If Equipped auto-play the main title. In such cases, use the MENU button on the remote control to select desired title to play. Selecting this item allows you to choose between subtitle Off or On. NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before loading a disc.
Page 229: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)
228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by window.
Page 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) position to operate the radio. Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number (1-6) where the LOAD Button —...
Page 231: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files
230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button (CD MODE) Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable CD currently playing. MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to the TIME Button (CD MODE) following restrictions.
Page 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 The radio uses the following limits for file systems: If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/ • Maximum number of directory levels: 8 WMA tracks on that disc.
Page 233 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) supported. Specification quency (kHz) 320, 256, 224, Playback of MP3/WMA Files MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128, When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, 48, 44.1, 32 Layer 3 112, 96, 80, 64,...
Page 234: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once”...
Page 235 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) iary device if the AUX jack is connected. Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the display for five seconds.
Page 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone Macrovision (UConnect ) (If Equipped) This product incorporates copyright protection technol- Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect )” in ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- Section 3. tual property rights.
Page 237: Sales Code Res - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)
236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO Operating Instructions - Radio Mode WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right position to operate the radio.
Page 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 SEEK Buttons Voice Recognition Button (UConnect Hands-Free Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next Phone) — If Equipped listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch Press this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone to seek up and the left switch to seek down.
Page 239 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button. Press the TIME button and the time of day will display. In For vehicles equipped with satellite radio, press the AM or FM mode, pressing the TIME button will switch SETUP button, use the TUNE/SCROLL control to select between the time and frequency displays.
Page 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 TUNE Control Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise time and BALANCE will display. Turn the TUNE/ to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers.
Page 241 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character Program Type format types: Display 16-Digit Character Personality Persnlty Program Type Display Public Public No program type or un- Rhythm and Blues R & B None defined Religious Music...
Page 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon AM and FM Buttons is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Press the buttons to select AM or FM modes. station with the same selected Music Type name. The SET Button —...
Page 243: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The sta- NOTE: This radio is capable of playing compact discs tions stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing (CD), recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable com- the pushbutton twice.
Page 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within CAUTION! 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. •...
Page 245: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran- Press this button to change the display from a large CD domly selected track. playing time display to a small CD playing time display. Press the RND button a second time to stop Random RW/FF Play.
Page 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 • Level 2: 31 (including a separator . and a three- files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. character extension) The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.
Page 247 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files Playback of MP3 Files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the VBR bit rates.
Page 248: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders to return to elapsed time display. on the disc.
Page 249: Sales Code Ren - Multimedia System - If Equipped
248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) SALES CODE REN — MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM — IF Press this button to change the display to time of day. The EQUIPPED time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side OFF).
Page 250: Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 through the system’s wireless headphones. This means Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition rear-seat passengers can watch a DVD on the optional System (VR) (If Equipped) rear seat entertainment system, while the driver and For the radio, refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in front-seat passenger listen to the radio.
Page 251 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis- clock setting menu will appear on the screen. played.
Page 252: Sales Code Rer - Multimedia System - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Touch the screen where the words “Show Time if Radio is SALES CODE RER — MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM — IF Off” are displayed to change the current setting. EQUIPPED Changing the Time Zone NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate.
Page 253: Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio
252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The satellite navigation capability combines a Global- Other special features include direct tune, music type Positioning System (GPS)-based navigation system with selections, traffic messaging (optional), easy store presets, an integrated color screen to provide maps, turn identi- parental lockout for VES (if equipped), backup camera fication, selection menus, and instructions for selecting a display for vehicles equipped with a backup camera, and...
Page 254: Clock Setting Procedure
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 Clock Setting Procedure 4. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” are The GPS receiver in this system is synchronized to the displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on time data being transmitted by the GPS satellites. The the screen.
Page 255 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in 4. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the the box next to the words “Daylight Savings.” Touch the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis- screen where the words “Daylight Savings”...
Page 256: Universal Consumer Interface (Uci) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The Using this feature, clock setting menu will appear on the screen. • the iPod audio can be played on the vehicle’s sound 3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in system, providing metadata (Track Title, Artist, Al- the box next to the words “Show Time if Radio is Off.”...
Page 257: Controlling The Ipod Using Radio Buttons
256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click while playing Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons To get into the UCI (iPod ) mode and access a connected a track skips to the next track. iPod , press the AUX button on the radio faceplate. Once Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one click in the UCI (iPod ) mode, the iPod audio track (if...
Page 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 Pressing and releasing the FF button will go forward five of the screens, the last press of the INFO button will take seconds of the current track. you back to the Play mode screen on the radio. SEEK Buttons REPEAT Button Use the SEEK buttons to move to the previous or the next...
Page 259: List Or Browse Mode
258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL During all List modes, the iPod will display all lists in List or Browse Mode During Play mode, pressing any of the following buttons “wrap-around” mode. So if the track you wish to select is will take you to List mode.
Page 260: Satellite Radio - If Equipped (Ren/Req/Rer/Res Radios Only)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 After pressing a preset button, you will see the list you SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED are in on the top line and the first item in that list on the (REN/REQ/RER/RES RADIOS ONLY) second line. Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to To exit the List mode without selecting a track, press the...
Page 261: Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (Esn/Sid)
260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number www.sirius.com, or at www.siriuscanada.ca for Cana- display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on dian residents.
Page 262: Reception Quality
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 antenna will cause decreased performance. Larger lug- Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode gage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not position to operate the radio.
Page 263 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five Pressing the INFO button will cycle between Artist, Song seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Title, and Composer (if available) information. Also, Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music pressing and holding the INFO button for an additional type.
Page 264: Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding When you are receiving a channel that you wish to button number will display. commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. Buttons 1 - 6 The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Page 265: Sirius Backseat Tv™ - If Equipped
264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™ — IF EQUIPPED VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE Satellite video uses direct satellite receiver broadcasting XRV) — IF EQUIPPED technology to provide streaming video coast to coast. The The optional VES™ (Video Entertainment System) con- subscription service provider is SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
Page 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 Lowering the Display Screen Remote Control Location...
Page 267: Remote Sound System Controls - If Equipped
266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
Page 268: Cd Player
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 The button located in the center of the left-hand control CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- To keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take the grammed in the radio preset pushbutton. following precautions: CD Player 1.
Page 269: Radio Operation And Cellular Phones
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being On in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio.
Page 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 Blower Control Mode Control The blower control rotary knob (on the The mode control rotary knob (on the left) controls the blower and can be set right) can be placed in several posi- in one of four speeds and OFF. The tions.
Page 271 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL side window demister grilles. Some airflow is delivered Panel to the floor while in defrost so that comfort can be Air flows through the outlets located in the instru- maintained. ment panel. Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console to the rear seat passengers.
Page 272: Automatic Temperature Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 located on the control panel. Conditioned air will be temperature of the driver and passenger. Based on the directed through the outlets selected by the mode control. sensor input, the system automatically adjusts the air- A light in the snowflake button shows that the air flow temperature, the airflow volume, and amount of conditioning is on.
Page 273 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The numbers on the temperature dial represent are set to the full hot or full cold positions, the air a comfort setting when the Mode knob is set to AUTO, temperature out of the ducts will be full hot or full cold and not the actual air temperature.
Page 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 NOTE: is blowing air out of the defrost vents. When these • The surface of the climate control panel, and the top conditions are present, and the “Recirculation” button center of the instrument panel should be kept free of is pressed, the indicator will flash and remain off.
Page 275 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 NOTE: Regardless of the type of operation, when a NOTE: The defrost mode is not automatically selected. temperature knob is set to the full clockwise or full It must be manually selected, when desired. counterclockwise position, the system will deliver full Defrost/Floor hot or full cold air out of the ducts, respectively.
Page 277 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL flows through the registers in the back of the center NOTE: To manually control the air conditioning, the console, and under the front seats to the rear seat mode selector must be moved out of the AUTO position. passengers.
Page 278: Rear Climate Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 defrost or defrost/floor modes. Attempting to use the Recirculation while in these modes will cause the LED in the button to blink and then turn off. Rear Climate Control — If Equipped The Manual Rear Climate Control system has one floor air outlet (passenger side), and two panel outlets in the rear quarter trim (on each side).
Page 279 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The rear temperature, blower speed, and mode control NOTE: The rear climate control system cannot be con- can be adjusted as desired by the third row seat occu- trolled from the front seat; it can only be turned on and pants.
Page 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 • When the temperature knob is in the cold (Blue) CAUTION! position, cold air will be delivered from the outlets. As the temperature knob is turned towards the hot (Red) Interior air enters the Manual Rear Zone Climate position, the air will get warmer.
Page 281: Operating Tips
280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a Operating Tips non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works Window Fogging very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarette Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows.
Page 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 When using the air conditioner in extremely heavy Winter Operation traffic, in hot weather, especially when towing a trailer, When operating the system during the winter months, additional engine cooling may be required. If this situa- make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the tion is encountered, operate the transmission in a lower windshield, is free of ice, slush, snow, or other obstruc-...
Page 283: Operating Tips Chart
282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart...
Page 284: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock System ..293 Starting Procedures ..... 287 ▫...
Page 285 284 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Shifting Procedures ....302 Power Steering ......315 ▫...
Page 286 STARTING AND OPERATING 285 ▫ Tread Wear Indicators ....329 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ....346 ▫...
Page 287 286 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Cruising Range ..... . . 352 ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ....364 ▫...
Page 288: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 287 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a belts.
Page 289: Normal Starting
288 STARTING AND OPERATING If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage Normal Starting The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK automatically in 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 before shifting into any driving gear.
Page 290: If Engine Fails To Start
STARTING AND OPERATING 289 If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- WARNING! dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. •...
Page 291: After Starting
290 STARTING AND OPERATING The engine block heater cord is located: After Starting The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will • 3.7L/4.7L Engine — coiled and strapped to the engine decrease as the engine warms up. oil dipstick tube. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER —...
Page 292: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 291 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! CAUTION! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, ing precautions are not observed: the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in •...
Page 293 292 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Firmly set the parking brake. 2. Using a flat blade screwdriver, carefully remove the shift lock manual override cover, which is located on the PRNDL bezel. 3. Depress and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
Page 294: Brake/Transmission Interlock System
STARTING AND OPERATING 293 Brake/Transmission Interlock System key to the LOCK position before restarting. Transmission This system prevents you from moving the shift lever out gear engagement may be delayed after restarting the of PARK and into any gear unless the brake pedal is engine if the key is not cycled to the LOCK position first.
Page 295 294 STARTING AND OPERATING NEUTRAL WARNING! Shift into NEUTRAL when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle must leave the vehicle.
Page 296 STARTING AND OPERATING 295 Electronic Range Select (ERS)Operation underdrive gear which is not normally used during The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows through-gear accelerations. This additional gear im- you to move the shift lever left (-) or right (+) when the proves vehicle performance and cooling capability when shift lever is in the DRIVE position, allowing the selection towing a trailer on certain grades.
Page 297 296 STARTING AND OPERATING • transmission has reached normal operating tempera- NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration (engine braking), move the shift lever to the ture. left “D(-)” and hold it there. The transmission will shift to NOTE: If the vehicle is started in extremely cold tem- the range from which the vehicle can best be slowed peratures, the transmission may not shift into Overdrive...
Page 298 STARTING AND OPERATING 297 OVER TEMP” message may display, and the transmis- overheating or failure due to excessive shifting. When sion may downshift out of Overdrive until the transmis- operating in TOW/HAUL mode, the transmission will sion cools down. After cool down, the transmission will shift into direct gear and Overdrive will be enabled resume normal operation.
Page 299 298 STARTING AND OPERATING activated. Pressing the switch a second time restores 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds, then restart the en- normal operation. If the TOW/HAUL mode is desired, gine. the switch must be pressed each time the engine is 5.
Page 300: Rocking The Vehicle
STARTING AND OPERATING 299 drops below a calibrated speed, or during acceleration, transmission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages. The the fluid partially draining from the torque converter into feature is operational in Overdrive and in DRIVE. the transmission.
Page 301: Four-Wheel Drive Operation
300 STARTING AND OPERATING spinning the wheels, due to the frustration of not freeing FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION the vehicle, may lead to transmission overheating and Quadra-Trac I Operating failure. Allow the engine to idle with the shift lever in Instructions/Precautions — If Equipped NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five The Quadra-Trac I is a single-speed (HI range only) rocking-motion cycles.
Page 302: Quadra-Trac Ii Operating Instructions/Precautions - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 301 Quadra-Trac II Operating Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends Instructions/Precautions — If Equipped on tires of equal size, type, and circumference on each The Quadra-Trac II transfer case is fully automatic in the wheel. Any difference will adversely affect shifting and normal driving 4WD HI mode.
Page 303: Shift Positions
302 STARTING AND OPERATING Shift Positions Shifting Procedures For additional information on the appropriate use of each 4WD HI to 4WD LOW transfer case mode position, see the information below: With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), key ON or engine running, shift the transmission into 4WD HI NEUTRAL, and raise the transfer case T-handle.
Page 304 STARTING AND OPERATING 303 “4WD LOW” indicator light in the instrument cluster, will flash and go out when the shift is complete. Release the T-handle. NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a transfer case motor temperature protection condition exists, a “CHECK SHIFT PROCEDURES”...
Page 305 304 STARTING AND OPERATING NEUTRAL Shift Procedure 1. Key ON, engine off. 2. Vehicle stopped, with foot on brake. 3. Place transmission into NEUTRAL. 4. Hold down the NEUTRAL “pin” switch (with a pen, etc.) for four seconds until the LED lamp by the switch starts to blink indicating shift in progress.
Page 306: Quadra-Drive Ii System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 305 Quadra-Drive II System — If Equipped ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS The optional Quadra-Drive II System features three Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a torque transfer couplings. The couplings include ELSD narrower track, to make them capable of performing in a (Electronic Limited-Slip Differential) front and rear axles wide variety of off-road applications.
Page 307: Off-Road Driving Tips
306 STARTING AND OPERATING OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS CAUTION! NOTE: Prior to off-road driving, remove the front air When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph (8 dam to prevent damage. The front air dam is attached to km/h). Always check water depth before entering as the lower front fascia with quarter turn fasteners, and can a precaution, and check all fluids afterward.
Page 308: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 Flowing Water transfer case) to assure the fluids have not been contami- If the water is swift flowing and rising (as in storm nated. Contaminated fluid (milky, foamy in appearance) run-off) avoid crossing until the water level recedes should be flushed/changed as soon as possible to pre- and/or the flow rate is reduced.
Page 309: Hill Climbing
308 STARTING AND OPERATING Hill Climbing WARNING! NOTE: Before attempting to climb a hill, determine the If the engine stalls, you lose forward motion, or conditions at the crest and/or on the other side. cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, Before climbing a steep hill, shift the transmission to a never attempt to turn around.
Page 310: Traction Downhill
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 • Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. Traction Downhill Shift the transmission into a low gear, and the transfer Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and case into 4WD LOW range. Let the vehicle go slowly exhaust system for damage.
Page 311: Parking Brake
310 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE WARNING! To set the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible. When the parking brake is applied with the Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause ignition ON, the Brake Warning Light in the instrument excessive wear or unpredictable braking.
Page 312 STARTING AND OPERATING 311 WARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or injury. Also, be certain to leave the transmission in PARK. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury.
Page 313: Anti-Lock Brake System
312 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward the WARNING! curb on a downhill grade, and away from the curb on an uphill grade. Significant over or under-inflation of tires or mixing sizes of tires or wheels on the vehicle can lead to loss The parking brake should always be applied whenever of braking effectiveness.
Page 314 STARTING AND OPERATING 313 WARNING! WARNING! • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to an accident. Pumping the natural laws of physics from acting on the makes the stopping distance longer. Just press firmly vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition...
Page 315 314 STARTING AND OPERATING • Do not “ride” the brakes by resting your foot on the CAUTION! pedal. This could overheat the brakes and result in unpredictable braking action, longer stopping dis- The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is subject to tances, or brake damage.
Page 316: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 build up between the tire tread and the road. This NOTE: Increased noise levels at the end of the steering hydroplaning action can cause loss of traction, braking wheel travel are considered normal and do not indicate ability, and control.
Page 317: Multi-Displacement System (Mds) - 5.7L Engine Only
316 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION! Tire Markings Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when possible. Damage to the power steering pump may occur.
Page 318 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 • European Metric tire sizing is based on European • Temporary spare tires are high-pressure compact design standards. Tires designed to this standard have spares designed for temporary emergency use only. the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T”...
Page 319 318 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger Car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger Car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 320 STARTING AND OPERATING 319 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index —A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol —A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be achieved un- der specified operating conditions (i.e., tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions,...
Page 321: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
320 STARTING AND OPERATING Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall Tire Identification Number (TIN) tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 322: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry...
Page 323 322 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You the weight referenced here.
Page 324 STARTING AND OPERATING 323 available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (295 NOTE: The following table shows examples on how to kg) {(since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs (295 calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capaci- kg)}.
Page 325 324 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 326: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 327: Tire Inflation Pressures
326 STARTING AND OPERATING Economy Tire Inflation Pressures Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side B-pillar. wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement.
Page 328 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 check tire pressure. Do not make a visual judgement Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with properly inflated even when they are underinflated.
Page 329: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
328 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial-Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 330: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 329 Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires spin your vehicle’s wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h). to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced.
Page 331: Life Of Tire
330 STARTING AND OPERATING becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the indicators appear in WARNING! two or more adjacent grooves, the tire should be re- placed. Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
Page 332: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 331 Replacement Tires WARNING! The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- specified for your vehicle.
Page 333: Alignment And Balance
332 STARTING AND OPERATING Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. CAUTION! Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of- balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and Replacing original tires with tires of a different size avoid tire cupping and spotty wear. may result in false speedometer and odometer readings.
Page 334: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 • Use SAE class “S” tire chains or traction devices only. These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with • Follow tire chain manufacturer’s instructions for aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off-Road mounting chains.
Page 335: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
334 STARTING AND OPERATING The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) shown in the following diagram. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recommended cold tire pressure.
Page 336 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 warning threshold for any reason, including low tem- For example, your vehicle has a recommended cold perature effects, or natural pressure loss through the tire. (parked for more than three hours) tire pressure of 35 psi (241 kPa).
Page 337 336 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent mois- been established for the tire size equipped on your ture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which vehicle.
Page 338: Base System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to check the tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain stopping ability.
Page 339 338 STARTING AND OPERATING The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off when the illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au- fault condition no longer exists. A system fault can occur dible chime will be activated when one or more of by any of the following scenarios: the four active road tire pressures are low.
Page 340: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 matching full size spare tire is swapped with a low For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will pressure road tire, the next ignition key cycle will still sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light show the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to be will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on ON, and a chime to sound.
Page 341 340 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to check the spare tire can be used in place of any of the four road tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain tires. A low spare tire will set the “SPARE LOW PRES- the proper pressure.
Page 342 STARTING AND OPERATING 341 The system will automatically update, the graphic dis- play of the pressure value(s) will stop “flashing,” and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this information.
Page 343 342 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units message will not be present, and a pressure value will be in PSI, kPa, or BAR. displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by any of the following scenarios: 1.
Page 344 STARTING AND OPERATING 343 case, the CHECK TPM SYSTEM message is then fol- threshold. The EVIC will also display a “Spare Low lowed by a graphic display, with pressure values still Pressure” text message, and the graphic display will shown. This indicates the pressure values are still being show a tire pressure value in place of the “flashing”...
Page 345: General Information
344 STARTING AND OPERATING pressure value. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a General Information chime will sound, the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 346: Fuel Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 345 FUEL REQUIREMENTS using high-quality unleaded gasoline having an octane range of 87 to 89. The manufacturer recommends the use 3.7/4.7L Engines (If Equipped) of 89 octane for optimum performance. The use of All engines (except 5.7L engines) are de- premium gasoline is not recommended.
Page 347: Reformulated Gasoline
346 STARTING AND OPERATING Over 40 auto manufacturer’s worldwide have issued and Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) to define fuel properties genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, ates are required in some areas of the country during the and durability for your vehicle.
Page 348: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 MMT In Gasoline Materials Added To Fuel MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is All gasoline sold in the United States is required to blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional blended with MMT provides no performance advantage detergents or other additives is not needed under normal beyond gasoline of the same octane number without...
Page 349: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
348 STARTING AND OPERATING • An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition Carbon Monoxide Warnings malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to WARNING! overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.
Page 350: Flexible Fuel (4.7L Engine Only) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte- for information on features that are common between nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time Flexible Fuel and gasoline-only powered vehicles. the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly.
Page 351: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
350 STARTING AND OPERATING ETHANOL FUEL (E-85) CAUTION! E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler cap (gas cap) can operate on E-85. WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury.
Page 352: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 For best results, a refueling pattern that alternates be- Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles tween E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be avoided. (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles When you do switch fuels, it is recommended that; Whether operating the vehicle on an E-85 ethanol fuel or unleaded gasoline, the engine oil requirements are the •...
Page 353: Cruising Range
352 STARTING AND OPERATING Cruising Range CAUTION! Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel • Replacing fuel system components with non- consumption. You can expect your MPG and your driv- ethanol compatible components can damage your ing range to decrease by about 30% compared to gasoline vehicle.
Page 354 STARTING AND OPERATING 353 CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys- tem could result from using an improper fuel cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system. Also, a poorly fitting aftermar- ket cap can cause the Malfunction Indicator Light to illuminate, due to fuel vapors escaping from the system.
Page 355 354 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Tighten the gas cap about one–quarter turn until CAUTION! you hear one click. This is an indication that cap is properly tightened. To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after filling. If the gas cap is not tighten properly, the Malfunction Indicator Light will come on.
Page 356: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 WARNING! WARNING! • Never add fuel when the engine is running. A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near could be burned.
Page 357 356 STARTING AND OPERATING included on this label and indicates the month, day, and Each axle’s GAWR is determined by the components in hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, bottom of the label is your VIN.
Page 358 STARTING AND OPERATING 357 Curb Weight should then be determined separately to be sure that the The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight load is properly distributed over front and rear axle. of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full Weighing the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo the front or rear axles has been exceeded, but the total...
Page 359: Trailer Towing
358 STARTING AND OPERATING Common Towing Definitions CAUTION! The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
Page 360 STARTING AND OPERATING 359 Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Trailer Tongue Weight (TW) The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle The TW is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball and trailer when weighed in combination. (Note that by the trailer.
Page 361 360 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing hitch system works by applying leverage through spring (load) bars. They are typically An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch used for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight system may reduce handling, stability, and braking to the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s).
Page 362 STARTING AND OPERATING 361 Weight-Distributing Hitch System Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing System...
Page 363: Trailer Hitch Classification
362 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of Class Max. GTW trailers weighing over 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) with the (Gross Trailer Wt.) optional Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your authorized Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) dealer for package content.
Page 364: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine Model GCWR (Gross Com- Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer bined Wt. Rating) (Gross Trailer Wt.) Tongue Wt.
Page 365: Trailer And Tongue Weight
364 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to the “Tire– Safety Information”...
Page 366: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options, • Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 mi (805 km) must be considered as part of the total load on your of vehicle operation.
Page 367 366 STARTING AND OPERATING • Safety chains must always be used between your WARNING! vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing turning corners.
Page 368 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 3. GAWR − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before towing a trailer. Refer to the “Tires–General 4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch Information” section of this manual for the proper utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to inspection procedure.
Page 369 368 STARTING AND OPERATING − An electronically-actuated trailer brake controller is WARNING! required when towing a trailer with electronically- actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- a hydraulic surge-actuated brake system, an electronic draulic brake lines.
Page 370: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 The Trailer Tow Package may include a 4 and 7–pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness and connector. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations.
Page 371 370 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips — Automatic Transmission Towing Tips — Electronic Speed Control (If The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- Equipped) ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the − Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. TOW/HAUL mode (if equipped) or a lower gear range should be selected.
Page 372: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 − Air Conditioning Towing — Quadra–Trac II /Quadra–Drive II 4WD Turn off temporarily. Models RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND CAUTION! MOTORHOME, ETC.) Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal Towing – 2WD Models damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the driveshaft if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational is removed.
Page 373 372 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL before recre- ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts. 1. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Turn the ignition key ON, engine off. 3.
Page 374 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 9. Shift the transmission into PARK. Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for 10. Place the ignition key in the OFF position, and normal usage. remove key. 1. Depress the brake pedal. 11.
Page 375 374 STARTING AND OPERATING displayed on the EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information 7. Shift the transmission into DRIVE. Center). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case NEUTRAL, (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. turning the engine OFF may be required to avoid gear clash.
Page 376: Snow Plow
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 CAUTION! WARNING! Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on Do not add a snow plow, winches, or any other your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be damaged. aftermarket equipment to the front of your vehicle. This could adversely affect the functioning of the airbag system and you could be injured.
Page 378: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Jacking Instructions ....383 Hazard Warning Flashers ....378 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 379: Hazard Warning Flashers
378 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS Your vehicle’s hazard warning flasher is an emergency warning system. When you activate it, all front and rear directional signals will flash intermittently. Use it when your vehicle is disabled on, or near, the road. It warns other drivers to steer clear of you and your vehicle.
Page 380: If Your Engine Overheats
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 379 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS CAUTION! In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- Driving with a hot cooling system could damage tion. your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT •...
Page 381: Jacking And Tire Changing
380 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located WARNING! in a compartment behind the third row seat. Refer to “Cargo Area Features” in Section 3 of this manual. •...
Page 382: Spare Tire Stowage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 381 Spare Tire Stowage The spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of a cable winch mechanism. To remove or stow the spare, use the jack handle to rotate the “spare tire drive”...
Page 383: Preparations For Jacking
382 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off other power tools is not recommended and can dam- the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack age the winch.
Page 384: Jacking Instructions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 383 Jacking Instructions 3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools as shown. Connect jack handle driver (A) to two extensions (B), then to the lug wrench (C). Jack Warning Label 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from storage. 2.
Page 385 384 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Locate the jack as shown. For the front axle, place it under the front lower control arm as shown. For the rear axle, place it under the axle near the wheel to be changed. Ensure the jack is closest to the inside of the wheel when jacking on the rear axle.
Page 386 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 385 nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Correct WARNING! wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs (130 N·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station.
Page 387: Jump Starting
386 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES tire until you hear the winch “ratchet” three times. WARNING! Double check to ensure the tire is snug against the underbody of the vehicle. Damage to the winch cable Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow may result if the vehicle is driven with the tire loose.
Page 388 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 387 2. Park the booster vehicle within cable reach but with- 5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal out letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake on of the booster battery and then to the engine of the both vehicles, place the transmission in PARK, and turn vehicle with the discharged battery.
Page 389 388 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! • You should not try to start your vehicle by pushing Any procedure other than above could result in: or towing. 1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out • Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the the battery vent;...
Page 390: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 389 EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle.
Page 391: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
390 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE 4WD Models Only The manufacturer recommends towing with all four 2WD Models Only wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow Provided the transmission is operable, tow only in NEU- the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle TRAL at speeds not exceeding 30 mph (48 km/h), for raised and the other end on a towing dolly.
Page 392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment – 3.7L ....394 Maintenance Procedures ....401 ▫...
Page 393 392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ... . . 409 ▫ Maintenance After Off-Road Driving ..427 ▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ....410 ▫...
Page 394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 ▫ Front Fog Light ..... . 445 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ..450 ▫...
Page 395: Engine Compartment - 3.7L
394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 3.7L...
Page 396: Engine Compartment - 4.7L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 4.7L...
Page 397: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 5.7L...
Page 398: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors • Prolonged driving with the “Malfunction Indica- the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic tor Light”...
Page 399: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If the problem persists, the message will appear the next Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged determine if the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly cap.
Page 400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD 5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently happen: serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery a.
Page 401: Replacement Parts
400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD system is DEALER SERVICE ready or not ready, if the MIL symbol is illuminated Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- during normal vehicle operation, you should have your nel, special tools and equipment to perform all service vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station.
Page 402: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 These items should be inspected if a malfunction is WARNING! observed or suspected. You can be badly injured working on or around a Engine Oil motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which Checking Oil Level you have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
Page 403 402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil CAUTION! Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause been certified by the American aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage Petroleum Institute (API).
Page 404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper performance may be impaired by supplemental addi- operation of the Multiple Displacement System (MDS).
Page 405: Drive Belts - Check Condition And Tension
404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE high-quality filters should be used to assure most effi- Also, check belt routing to make sure there is no inter- cient service. MOPAR engine oil filters are high-quality ference between the belts and other engine components. oil filters and are recommended.
Page 406: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Catalytic Converter Refer to the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8 for The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel recommended engine air cleaner filter change intervals. only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the converter as an emission control device.
Page 407 406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In materials that can burn. Such materials might be the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor-...
Page 408: Crankcase Emission Control System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Crankcase Emission Control System age: Proper operation of this system depends on freedom from sticking or plugging due to deposits. As vehicle • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, mileage builds up, the PCV valve and passages may when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in accumulate deposits.
Page 409 408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the to contact your eyes, skin or clothing.
Page 410: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system.
Page 411: Power Steering Fluid Check
410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C System CAUTION! Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compres- sor Oil, and Refrigerants. Do not use Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), or other types of power steering fluids, when servicing Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling the power steering system of this vehicle.
Page 412: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 Body Lubrication WARNING! Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, doors, tailgate and hood hinges, should be Fluid level should be checked on a level surface with lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts, and to protect against rust and wear.
Page 413: Windshield Wiper Blades
412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the Windshield Wiper Blades The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield rear window washer is shared. The fluid reservoir is should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth located in the engine compartment, be sure to check the and a mild nonabrasive cleaner to remove accumulations fluid level at regular intervals.
Page 414: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep WARNING! into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri- Commercially available windshield washer solvents cation or oil change. Replace as required. are flammable.
Page 415: Cooling System
414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by Cooling System gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically WARNING! down the face of the condenser. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, You or others can be badly burned by hot antifreeze/ cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at coolant or steam from your radiator.
Page 416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 Cooling System — Drain, Flush, And Refill CAUTION! At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedule, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled. Refer to Mixing of antifreeze/coolant, other than the specified Section 8 of this manual. HOAT antifreeze/coolant, may result in engine dam- age and may decrease corrosion protection.
Page 417 416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Coolant When adding antifreeze/coolant: Your vehicle has been built with an improved antifreeze/ • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This Antifreeze/ Coolant 5–Year/100,000 Mile Formula antifreeze/coolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100,000 HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) mi (160 000 km) before replacement.
Page 418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- WARNING! tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where • The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the the vehicle is operated.
Page 419 418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the your community. To prevent ingestion by animals and coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. children, do not store ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/ When additional antifreeze/coolant is needed to main- coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in tain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant...
Page 420: Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 • Check antifreeze/coolant freeze point in the radiator • Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter and in the coolant recovery bottle. If antifreeze/ operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install coolant needs to be added, contents of coolant recov- ONLY the correct type thermostat.
Page 421: Fuel System Connections
420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE are present. Components should be replaced immedi- WARNING! ately if there is any evidence of degradation that could cause failure. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting Fuel System Connections or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally Electronic Fuel Injection high pressure fuel systems are...
Page 422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they WARNING! are secure and no leaks are present. Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure. NOTE: Often fluids such as oil, power steering fluid, You could have an accident.
Page 423 422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to fall as WARNING! the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in should be conducted.
Page 424: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 Front/Rear Axle Fluid Transfer Case Front Axle Fluid Level Check Fluid Level Check Lubricant should be to the bottom of the oil fill hole. Inspect the transfer case for fluid leaks. If a fluid leak is found, the transfer case fluid level can be checked by Rear Axle Fluid Level Check removing the filler plug located on the back side of the...
Page 425: Automatic Transmission
424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE that the transmission fluid be maintained at the pre- CAUTION! scribed level using the recommended fluid. When installing plugs, do not overtighten. You could CAUTION! damage them and cause them to leak. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration Selection of Lubricant in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter...
Page 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid CAUTION! leaks. In addition, avoid using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals. • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- Fluid Level Check (3.7L Engine) ration in transmission shift quality and/or torque Regular fluid level checks are not required.
Page 427 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check (4.7L and 5.7L Engine) 6. Remove the dipstick again, and note the fluid level on Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal both sides. The fluid level should be between the “HOT” operating temperature.
Page 428: Maintenance After Off-Road Driving
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 Maintenance After Off-Road Driving CAUTION! After extended operation in mud, sand or water, or similar dirty conditions, have your brake discs, brake Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50°F linings, and axle joints inspected and cleaned as soon as (10°C) it may not register on the dipstick.
Page 429: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The following maintenance recommendations will enable CAUTION! you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle. Under frequent heavy-duty driving conditions, change all lubricants, and lubricate body compo- What Causes Corrosion? nents, all driveline joints and steering linkage more Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of often than in normal service, to prevent excessive paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
Page 430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or a mild such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Page 431 430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel and Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner. chrome-plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
Page 432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 • For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or a mild Leather Seat Care And Cleaning soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. MOPAR Total Clean is specifically recommended for Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. leather upholstery.
Page 433 432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces WARNING! All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or any commercial Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type Many are potentially flammable, and if used in cleaner.
Page 434: Fuse Panel
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 2. Dry with a soft tissue. FUSE PANEL Seat Belt Maintenance Interior Fuses Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical The fuse panel is on the lower instrument panel just to solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. the left of the steering column.
Page 435 434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cav- Cartridge Cav- Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Audio Amp (B+) 10 Amp Final Drive Control Green Module (FDCM), Heater Ventilation/ 15 Amp Sunroof (B+) Air Conditioning Blue (HVAC), Rear Heated 10 Amp Htd Mirror (EBL) Seat Switch, Transfer Case Switch, O/H,...
Page 436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 Cav- Cartridge Cav- Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Cigar Ltr (R/A) Spare Yellow (Acc De- lay) 10 Amp Tire Pressure Trans- ducers (R/O) 15 Amp Rear Wiper (B+) Blue 10 Amp Upper & Lower Switch Bank, Diag.
Page 437: Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) Cav- Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Fuse 40 Amp HID Headlamps Green 50 Amp PTC Heater 2 (Diesel Green Only) 30 Amp Power Outlets Pink 50 Amp PTC Heater 3 (Diesel Only) 30 Amp Cig Lighter, Trail Tow Pink Batt...
Page 438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 Cav- Cartridge Cav- Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 40 Amp HVAC Blower 40 Amp JB Power Green Green 30 Amp Rear Wiper, Ign R/O 30 Amp Wiper Motor Pink Pink 40 Amp Rear Window De- 20 Amp Fuel Pump Green...
Page 439 438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cav- Cartridge Cav- Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 20 Amp HD Washer (If — Spare Yellow Equipped) 20 Amp Ignition Switch 30 Amp ABS Valves Yellow Green 20 Amp HID Left 20 Amp PCM Batt (Gasoline Yellow Yellow Only)
Page 440: Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module) Cav- Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Fuse 10 Amp Trailer-Tow Park Lamps 10 Amp Rt Park Lamps 20 Amp Front Control Module Yellow (FCM) Batt #4 20 Amp Front Control Module Yellow (FCM) Batt #2 20 Amp Adjustable Pedal Yellow...
Page 441: Vehicle Storage
440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cav- Cartridge Cav- Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Front Control Module 10 Amp Occupant Restraint Yellow (FCM) Batt #1 Controller (ORC) R/S 20 Amp Lt Trailer-Tow Stop/ 10 Amp Occupant Restraint Yellow Turn Controller (ORC) R/O 20 Amp...
Page 442: Replacement Bulbs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the Exterior Lights Bulb Type possibility of compressor damage when the system is Backup Lights ......3057K started again.
Page 443: Bulb Replacement
442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Head Light 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the headlamp cover. Insert a finger into each hole of the headlamp cover, and pull upward to unsnap the rear edge of the cover from the two upper lamp mounting brackets. Slide the cover rearward to disengage the front edge from beneath the tab on the top near the front of the lamp housing.
Page 444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 3. Disconnect the electrical connector. 5. Pull the bulb and base straight out from the opening in the reflector. 4. Turn the low or high beam bulb 1/4 turn counterclock- wise to unlock it from the housing. CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers.
Page 445: Front Turn Signal
444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Reach through the access hole to access the park/turn Front Turn Signal signal bulb socket on the bottom of the front lamp unit 1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left or right. housing.
Page 446: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 4. Turn the socket on the bottom of the front lamp unit Front Fog Light housing 1/4 turn counterclockwise to unlock it. 1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left or right. 5. Pull the socket and bulb straight out from the opening 2.
Page 447: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup
446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Reach through the access hole to access the back of the Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Backup Lights front fog light housing on the back of the front fascia. 1. Raise the liftgate. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector. 2.
Page 448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 3. Pull the outboard side of the rear lamp unit rearward far enough to unsnap the two ball studs on the outboard side of the lamp housing from the two plastic grommets in the quarter outer panel. Pull the lamp unit rearward far enough away to access the bulbs.
Page 449: Center High Mounted Stop Light (Chmsl)
448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 7. Pull the base of the bulb straight out of the socket. CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Page 450: Fluids And Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 21 Gallons 79 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters 4.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.7 Liters 5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters...
Page 451: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) Engine Oil (3.7L/4.7L/5.7L En- Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of gines) DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 452: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Transfer Case (NV140 Single Speed MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Only) Transfer Case (NV245 Two Speed MOPAR NV 247/245 Transfer Case Lubricant Only) Axle Differential (Front-Rear) MOPAR Synthetic Gear &...
Page 454 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ... 456 Emission Control System Maintenance ..454 Maintenance Schedule — Gasoline Engines ..454...
Page 455 454 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — GASOLINE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold ENGINES type must be done at the times or mileages specified to The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is assure the continued proper functioning of the emission time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Page 456 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 455 • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu- vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
Page 457 456 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES At Each Oil Change Required Maintenance Intervals • Change the engine oil filter. NOTE: ** Vehicles built with the 4.7L engine are equipped with sixteen spark plugs, one set is located on • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. the top of the engine under the coils and the second set is located on the side of the engine.
Page 458 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 457 Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 6,000 10 000 Rotate tires. 6,000 10 000 If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Page 459 458 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Replace the engine air cleaner filter. 30,000 50 000 Inspect the transfer case fluid. 30,000 50 000 Replace the top row of spark plugs (4.7L engines).
Page 460 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 459 Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter. 120,000 200 000 Replace accessory drive belt(s) (3.7L, 4.7L and 5.7L en- 120,000 200 000 gines).
Page 462 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ In Mexico Contact ..... 464 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle ......463 ▫...
Page 463 462 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . 469 Publication Order Forms ....468 ▫...
Page 464: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 463 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 465: Daimlerchrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center
464 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) special tools, and the latest information to ensure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to your authorized DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer dealer’s service manager first.
Page 466: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 465 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na- Impaired (TDD/TTY) tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922. To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the The manufacturer will not stand behind any service manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract.
Page 467: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)
466 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) WARNING! See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and provisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable to Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain this vehicle. vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and MOPAR PARTS birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Page 468: Reporting Safety Defects
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 467 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. 9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washing- cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should...
Page 469: Publication Order Forms
468 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals, you may use either the Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia- website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi- tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians cepted.
Page 470: Traction Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 469 Call toll free at: All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) Treadwear • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) The treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
Page 471 470 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor mance.
Page 472 INDEX...
Page 473 472 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ... . 196,312 Alignment and Balance ....332 Adding Fuel .
Page 474 INDEX 473 Fluid and Filter Changes ....424 Brake Fluid ......421 Fluid Level Check .
Page 475 474 INDEX Carbon Monoxide Warning ....72,348 Clock ......221,238,249,253 Cargo Area Features .
Page 476 INDEX 475 Drain, Flush, and Refill ....415 Dimmer Switch, Headlight ....136 Inspection .
Page 477 476 INDEX E-85 Fuel ......349 Jump Starting ......386 Electric Remote Mirrors .
Page 478 INDEX 477 Oil Selection ..... . . 402,449 Engine Oil ......403 Oil Synthetic .
Page 479 478 INDEX Engine Oil ......401 Hoses ......420 Power Steering .
Page 480 INDEX 479 Tachometer ......197 Heated Seats ......119 Gear Ranges .
Page 481 480 INDEX Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....17 Jacking Instructions ..... . 383 Infant Restraint .
Page 482 INDEX 481 Lights ......74,132 Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ....201 Airbag .
Page 483 482 INDEX Seat Belt Reminder ..... 201 Power Door ......30 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .
Page 484 INDEX 483 Electric Remote ......82 Odometer ......200,201 Exterior Folding .
Page 485 484 INDEX Onboard Diagnostic System ....397,398 Phone, Cellular ....84,251,252 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink ) .
Page 486 INDEX 485 Preparation for Jacking ....382 Rear Cup Holder ......180 Pretensioners Rear Heater .
Page 487 486 INDEX Remote Control Safety, Exhaust Gas ..... . . 39 Starting System ......27 Safety Information, Tire .
Page 488 INDEX 487 Seats ....... . . 116 Service Assistance ..... . . 463 Adjustment .
Page 489 488 INDEX Spark Plugs ......404 Storage, Vehicle ..... . 281,440 Specifications Storing Your Vehicle .
Page 490 INDEX 489 Tire and Loading Information Placard ..321 Replacement ......331 Tire Identification Number (TIN) .
Page 491 490 INDEX Traction Control ......148 Transmitter Battery Service Traction Control Light ....197 (Remote Keyless Entry) .
Page 492 INDEX 491 Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ....419 Washing Vehicle ......429 Vanity Mirrors .
Page 493 81-326-0810 First Edition Printed in U.S.A.

Jeep commander 2008 Owner's Manual

Introduction 1

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 111

140 Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 147

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

Quick Links

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