Summary of Contents for RAM Commercial Promaster City 2016
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2 0 1 6 p r o m a s t e r c i t y O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
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This manual illustrates and describes the operation of VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle.
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC nicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman- your satisfaction.
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Operating instructions for the special equipment in- stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions operating procedures that could result in a collision, are missing, please contact your authorized dealer for bodily injury and/or death.
INTRODUCTION 7 frame and underbody as well as the Automobile Infor- VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS mation Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title. WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Disarm The System ....17 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 ▫...
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Unlock The Doors From The Outside ..22 ▫ Key Emergency Lock (KEL) Device ..29 ▫ Unlocking The Rear Cargo Area From Inside The DOUBLE REAR SWING DOORS .
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The SAFETY TIPS ......86 Vehicle .
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS To order duplicate keys, please contact the authorized studio that sold you your new vehicle: it has the keys The RKE Key Fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry code numbers for your vehicle locks.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 WARNING! • Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis- sion into PARK, apply the parking brake, and remove the Key Fob from the vehicle. When leav- ing the vehicle, always lock your vehicle. In case you switch off the vehicle and the transmission is not in PARK position, a warning message will appear on the cluster which suggests you to shift...
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locking Doors With A Key WARNING! (Continued) You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the number of reasons. A child or others could be door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn seriously or fatally injured.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded CAUTION! (Continued) electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized • The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro- ible with some aftermarket remote starting sys- grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate tems.
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The VIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors authorized dealer.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 To Arm The System you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, The Vehicle Security Alarm will set when you use the disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with To Unlock The Doors metal objects. CARGO Vehicle Push and release the UNLOCK button on RKE Key Fob to unlock the front two doors. Push and release the CARGO UNLOCK button on RKE Key Fob to unlock the cargo area (side lateral sliding doors and rear doors).
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Lock The Doors 2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the RKE Key Fob using a small screwdriver. Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE Key Fob to lock all doors.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information DOOR LOCKS The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Locking The Doors From The Outside Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE Key Fob to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and the Locking with an RKE Key Fob horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Push the Mechanical Key Release Button (item #1 shown Unlocking with the RKE key blade above) to expose the RKE key blade, insert the key blade Push the Mechanical Key Release Button (item #1) to into the doors exterior lock cylinder and turn the key expose the RKE key blade, insert the key blade into the clockwise to lock the front door.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 vehicle until it locks into place and cannot go any further. Child Lock System — If Equipped The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the This system prevents the sliding side doors being opened unlock signal.
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door NOTE: For emergency exit from the rear seats when the Lock System Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, manually raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll 1.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 WINDOWS The control on the left front door panel has UP-DOWN switches that give you fingertip control of all power Power Windows — If Equipped windows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the front passenger door for passenger window control.
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26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To stop the Auto-Down motion part way, pull up on the WARNING! window switch briefly and release. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with NOTE: The power window switches remain active for up access to an unlocked vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • One door opening movement with the window WARNING! moving, without ever closing the door. There is no anti-pinch protection when the window Proceed as follows for initialization: is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the 1.
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SLIDING SIDE DOOR Unlocking with the RKE key blade On Cargo versions, the sliding side door is fitted with a Push the Mechanical Key Release Button to expose the spring-loaded latch that stops the door from opening any RKE key blade, insert the key blade into the driver door further.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Opening And Closing From The Inside The device remains engaged even if the doors are un- locked remotely. Opening: Key Emergency Lock (KEL) Device Pull the interior door handle switch to unlock the door, then pull the handle and slide the door towards the rear The sliding side doors are provided with a device for of the vehicle until it can go no further.
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The device is released and thus the doors can be opened DOUBLE REAR SWING DOORS as follows: The rear double swing doors are fitted with a link system that stops them when they have opened to an angle of If the power is restored: approximately 90 degrees.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Opening/Closing The First Swing Door From The OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Outside Some of the most important safety features in your To open the door, turn the key in the lock or push the vehicle are the restraint systems: CARGO UNLOCK button on the RKE Key Fob and then •...
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32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the 4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind risk of harm from a deploying air bag: them or under their arm. 1.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they under If You Need Assistance. can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown WARNING! from the vehicle.
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34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Initial Indication unoccupied). The BeltAlert warning sequence starts by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an If the driver is unbuckled when the ignition switch is first intermittent chime. Once the BeltAlert warning sequence turned to the AVV/START or MAR/RUN position, a has completed, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will remain chime will signal for a few seconds.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoul- the rear seat (if equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers der part of the seat belt to move freely with you under that are secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly...
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36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your safe, too.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) it to your authorized dealer immediately and have bones. Wear the seat belt over your shoulder so that it fixed. your strongest bones will take the force in a colli- •...
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38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear seat).
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle Positioning The Lap Belt 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low 5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and across your hips, below your abdomen. To remove chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfort- slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder able and not resting on your neck.
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40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract to its plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 stowed position.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the driver and front passenger seats, the top of the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the seat belt away from your neck. Push or squeeze the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that serves you best.
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42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing or squeezing the release but- ton.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen and across the strong bones of the hips. Place the shoulder belt across the chest and away from the neck. Never place the shoulder belt behind the back or under the arm.
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44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- Restraints” section of this manual. The table below straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten- defines the type of feature for each seating position. sioners are single use items.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click. In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is auto- matically pre-locked.
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46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) WARNING! (Continued) locking mode. 12 years or younger, including a child in a rear- facing child restraint. WARNING! • Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle •...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • Front and Side Impact Sensors Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) • Seat Belt Pretensioners Air Bag System Components • Seat Belt Buckle Switch Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components: Advanced Front Air Bags •...
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48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Advanced Front Air Bag Features WARNING! The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • No objects should be placed over or near the air driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as because any such objects could cause harm if the...
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50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration WARNING! (Continued) over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are some collisions, air bags won’t deploy at all. Al- not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should ways wear your seat belts even though you have air have deployed.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Knee Impact Bolsters Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver driver and front passenger, and position the front occu- Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the pants for improved interaction with the Advanced Front steering column.
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52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the out- board side of the seatback’s trim cover. The inflating SAB deploys through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The SAB moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure occupants if they are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the SAB inflates.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 2. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABICs may help reduce the risk of head and other (SABICs): Located above the side windows. The trim injuries to front and rear seat outboard occupants in covering the SABICs is labeled “SRS AIRBAG”...
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54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to WARNING! activate in certain side impacts. The Occupant Restraint • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular impact event is Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 compartment. The Side Air Bags may deploy during be properly restrained in a child restraint or booster seat angled or offset frontal collisions where the Advanced that is appropriate for the size of the child. Front Air Bags deploy.
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56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like If A Deployment Occurs particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air immediately after deployment.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 • Cut off fuel to the engine. WARNING! (Continued) • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or seat belt pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor until the hazard light button is pushed. The hazard assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer imme- lights can be deactivated by pushing the hazard light diately.
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58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the ground near the engine compartment and fuel tank The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the before resetting the system and starting the engine. instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to Air Bag Warning Light the MAR/ACC/ON/RUN position.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 • The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during WARNING! the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the MAR/ACC/ON/RUN position. Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags •...
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60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved wiring, including adding any kind of badges or seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary to stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, were buckled/fastened; such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the •...
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62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has WARNING! a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. You should also make sure that you can install In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a it in the vehicle where you will use it.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Infants and Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Toddlers younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear...
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64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they an air bag.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! (Continued) as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height directions exactly when installing an infant or allowed by the child seat. child restraint.
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66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats 5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Combined LATCH – Weight of the LATCH – Restraint Type Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only + Top Tether...
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68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System (Passenger Vehicle) age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchor / Top Tether Locations (Passenger Vehicle) • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
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70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child Restraint LATCH Positions Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system weight + weight of the child re- until the combined weight of the straint) for using the LATCH an- child and the child restraint is...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Can two child restraints be at- Never “share” a LATCH anchorage tached using a common lower with two or more child restraints. LATCH anchorage? If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchor- ages, use the seat belt to install a...
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72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating LATCH Anchorages (Passenger Vehicle) The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage. Center Seat LATCH: WARNING! •...
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74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Always follow the directions of the child restraint restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to move it to its rear-most position to make room for the all child restraint systems will be installed as described here.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by child restraint belt path and then buckle it. Do not lock the pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt seat belt.
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76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Belt (Passenger Vehicle) Restraints In This Vehicle The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to...
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78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR): the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints WARNING! (Continued) Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to tether strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether attach a tether anchor. anchorage that is approved for that seating position, 9.
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80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available. 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 child restraints in this vehicle. If you must carry a child in WARNING! a forward-facing child restraint, the passenger seat • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to should be moved to the full rearward position and the child must be in a proper restraint system based on its increased head motion and possible injury to the age, size and weight.
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt (Commercial Vehicle) The seat belt in the passenger seating position is equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR). This seat belt is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR): Commercial locked, you should not be able to pull out any web- bing.
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84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable head re- Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether straints, raise the head restraint, and where possible,...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 WARNING! (Continued) child. Use only the anchorage position directly be- hind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. Transporting Pets Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision.
86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). CAUTION! After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Exhaust Gas WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked WARNING! vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon cause serious injury or death. monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The WARNING! (Continued) Vehicle • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the Seat Belts engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals soon as possible. This light will illuminate with a or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways. single chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light has been detected, it will stay on until the fault WARNING!
90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside WARNING! (Continued) The Vehicle • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Tires properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning. Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear •...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Door Latches Check for proper closing, latching, and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped ..103 MIRRORS ......96 ▫...
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94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Parking Lights ..... . .114 ▫ To Deactivate ......122 ▫...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF CARGO AREA FEATURES ....137 EQUIPPED ......130 ▫...
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side convex mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object.
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Outside Mirror Adjustment — If Equipped Power Outside Mirrors — If Equipped From the inside of the vehicle, use the control lever to The power mirror controls are located on the mirror flag adjust the mirror.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Sun Visors The driver and passenger sun visors are located on the headliner, near the front windshield. The sun visor can be rotated downward or up against the door glass. Your vehicle may be equipped with courtesy mirror located on the passenger sun visor.
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE “Slide-On-Rod” Of Sun Visor WARNING! (Continued) To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature of the sun visor, rotate • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your the sun visor downward and swing the sun visor so it is vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat parallel to the side window, grabbing the sun visor with belts.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
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102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Forward And Rearward Adjustment Lumbar Support — If Equipped The adjusting bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor. This feature allows you to increase or decrease the Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rear- amount of lumbar support.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped 2. Slowly fold down the seatback. To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be 3. Pull forward on the lower release lever located on the folded flat to allow for extended cargo space.
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE and seatbacks. The controls for the front heated seats are located on the lower outboard side of the seat. Extended Cargo Space 4. Reverse order for original setting. Heated Seat Control Button Heated Seats — If Equipped Push the button once to turn on the heated seats.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • This features is allowed only with ignition key at MAR This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting (ACC/ON/RUN) position. in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface tempera- •...
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106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) never be adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision. Front Head Restraints To raise the head restraint, push the adjustment button, located on the base of the head restraint, pull upward on...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 To reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint posts WARNING! into the holes and push downward. Then adjust it to the • A loose head restraint thrown forward in a colli- appropriate height. sion or hard stop could cause serious injury or WARNING! death to occupants of the vehicle.
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108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE push and hold the adjustment button, and push down- ward on the head restraint till the desired height is reached. To remove the head restraint, push the release button and adjustment button while pulling upward on the whole assembly and raise it as far as it can go.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 WARNING! ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the re-installation instructions above prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released.
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110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Hood Release Lever Hood Safety Latch Lever Location 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle, reach into the 3. Raise the hood and place the hood prop rod in hood opening beneath the center of the hood and push up slot to secure the hood in the open position.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 CAUTION! CAUTION! Be sure to disengage the rod and secure it in close To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to position before closing the hood. Damage may occur. close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 in (30 cm) and drop the hood to close.
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights, high beams, parking lights, passing light and turn sig- nals. NOTE: The external lights can only be turned on with the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 NOTE: When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime High Beams Running Lights will be deactivated. With the low beams activated, pull the multifunc- Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped tion lever towards the steering wheel to turn on To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the the high beams.
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Parking Lights Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond To turn on the parking lights, remove the key the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash five or turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK position and times then automatically turn off.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Deactivation Left Switch • Push the left switch to the left to turn OFF the auto Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel and hold it for more than two seconds. dome lights. The dome lights will not automatically turn on when a door is opened.
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Push the right switch to the right to turn ON the right WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS map light. The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right side of the steering column. NOTE: The windshield wipers/washers will only oper- ate with the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Intermittent Speed Rotate the end of the lever upward to the first detent. The wipers will operate at intermittent speed. When the vehicle’s speed increases, the time between the wipes will decrease. Low Speed Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent.
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118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual High Speed/Mist CAUTION! (Continued) Push the lever upward from the off position. The wipers windshield wipers may result if the wiper control will operate at high speed to clear off road mist or spray is left in any position other than off.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Rear Window Wiper/Washer rear window wiper as well. Releasing the windshield wiper lever will activate the smart washing function, as Rear Windshield Wiper Operation described for the windshield wipers. Rotate the windshield wiper lever center ring upwards to The function stops when the windshield wiper lever is operate the rear window wiper as follows: released.
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE column in position, pull the control handle up until fully engaged. WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 To Activate Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system off, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The Cruise Indicator Light will turn off. The system should be turned off when not in use.
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the SET (-) button and release. Release the accelerator and To Vary The Speed Setting the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. To Increase Speed NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- and on level ground before pushing the SET (-) button.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will Metric Speed (km/h) continue to decrease until the button is released, then • Pushing the RES (+) button once will result in a the new set speed will be established.
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on EQUIPPED moderate hills is normal. The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides an audible indication of the distance between the rear On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so fascia/bumper and a detected obstacle when backing up,...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 turning the key ignition switch to OFF and then to ON again would be needed. In case of a non MOPAR trailer hitches are mounted the sensor deactivation cannot be guaranteed. ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sensors The four ParkSense Rear Park Assist sensors, located in the rear fascia/bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’...
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense Rear Park Assist Alerts between the tones are directly proportional to the dis- tance from the obstacle. Pulses emitted in quick succes- If an obstacle is behind the vehicle when REVERSE gear sion indicate the presence of a very close obstacle.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 SIGNAL MEANING INDICATION Failure Sensor or System failures Visual Signal (instrument panel) • Icon appears on display. • Message is displayed on multifunction display (where provided). While audible signals are emitted, the audio system is not ParkSense Rear Park Assist Failure Indications muted.
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Even if the system is able to identify that a specific sensor ParkSense Rear Park Assist System Usage is in failure condition, the instrument cluster display Precautions shall indicate that the ParkSense Rear Park Assist system NOTE: is unavailable, without reference to the sensor in failure •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • Objects such as bicycle carriers, etc., must not be WARNING! placed within 12 inches (30 cm) from the rear fascia/ • Drivers must be careful when backing up even bumper while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so can result in the system misinterpreting a close object as a when using ParkSense.
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the screen. After five seconds this note will disappear. WARNING! (Continued) The ParkView camera is located on the rear of the vehicle could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem- above the rear License plate. bly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false The Camera Delay setting can be set to ON/OFF on the indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width following table shows the approximate distances for each of the vehicle and will show separate zones that will help zone: indicate the distance to the rear of the vehicle. The Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens. POWER OUTLETS Passenger Compartment Power Outlets The cigar lighter and the power socket are located in the center console, and both operate with the ignition key in...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Load Compartment Power Outlet Underhood Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 — #85 Fuse 20A Yellow Rear Power Outlet 12V CAUTION! 2 — #86 Fuse 30A Green IP Power Outlet 12V Do not connect devices with power higher than 180W to the outlet.
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134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 After a few seconds the button returns to its initial CAUTION! (Continued) position and the cigar lighter is ready for use. discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or NOTE: Always check that the cigar lighter has turned prevent the engine from starting.
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Pull on the release handle to open the glove compartment. NOTE: The glove compartment handle is equipped with a lock.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Dash Storage Overhead Console Storage Location Overhead Console Storage CARGO AREA FEATURES There is additional shelf storage above the front sun Rear Cargo Tie-Downs visors. To make it easier to secure your load, there are hooks (if equipped) fixed to the floor.
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138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Cargo Tie-Downs (Cargo Version) Rear Cargo Tie-Downs (Passenger Version) WARNING! • To help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes (Continued)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats heavier objects as low and as far forward as pos- and use seat belts.
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140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE its center position and the light is turned on. Leave the lens in the center position, and the light is turned on and off when the doors are opened or closed. The light above the sliding door or above the second row seats depending on model can be set to three different positions (Off/Left Position, Auto/Center Position, On/ Right Position).
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Cargo Compartment Light — If Equipped REAR WINDOW FEATURES The cargo compartment light comes on automatically Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped when the swing doors are opened and turns off when the doors are closed.
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The the heating elements: load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be •...
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 MOPAR crossbars. Then, move the crossbar to the de- CAUTION! sired position, keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, do frame. Once the crossbar is in the desired position, retighten the with the wrench to lock the crossbar into not carry any loads on the roof rack without the position.
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144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully Cargo must be securely tied before driving your when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the rack.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 149 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER EVIC Instrument Cluster...
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150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Speedometer CAUTION! • Indicates vehicle speed Driving with a hot engine cooling system could dam- 2. Fuel Gauge age your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H” • The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank pull over and stop the vehicle.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 4. Tachometer WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute IMPORTANT: The warning / indicator lights switch on (RPM x 1000). in the instrument panel together with a dedicated mes- sage and/or acoustic signal when applicable.
152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Red Telltale Indicator Lights Engine Temperature Warning Light Red Warning What It Means Light Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the gauge approaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 Engine Oil Level Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Engine Oil Level Warning Light This warning light appears on the panel when the engine oil level falls below the minimum rec- ommended value. Restore the correct engine oil level or contact your authorized dealer for ser- vice.
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154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a problem is detected while the engine is running, the light will either stay on or flash de- pending on the nature of the problem.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound.
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156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air Bag Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on during startup, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 Oil Pressure Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the ve- hicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
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158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Battery Charge Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Battery Charge Warning Light This light illuminates when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays on while the en- gine is running, there may be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact your autho- rized dealer as soon as possible.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 Transmission Temperature Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Transmission Temperature Warning Light This light indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may occur with severe usage. If this light turns on, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Then, place the trans- mission into NEUTRAL and run the engine at idle speed or apply light foot pressure to increase the engine speed RPM until the Transmission Temperature light turns off.
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160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Brake Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reser- voir.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 The light will remain on until the cause is corrected. Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp Light.
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162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light After the ignition is turned on, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) light illuminates to indi- cate function check at vehicle startup. If the light remains on after startup or comes on and stays on at road speeds, it may indicate that the ABS has detected a malfunction or has be- come inoperative.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights Low Fuel Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Low Fuel Indicator Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 2–6 gal (9–11 L) this light will turn on, and re- main on until fuel is added.
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164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Glow Plug Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Glow Plug Indicator Light To prevent possible engine damage while starting at low temperatures, this vehicle will in- hibit engine cranking and this icon will blink when the ambient temperature is less than -31°...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases, optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
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166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) wheels can cause sensor damage. Using aftermarket tire The TPMS has been optimized for the original equip- sealants may cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning (TPMS) sensor to become inoperable.
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168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Security Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Vehicle Security Indicator Light If during starting, the key code is not correctly recognized, the Vehicle Security Light comes on in the instrument panel. In this case, turn the key to OFF and then to ON/RUN; if it is still locked, try again with the other keys that come with the vehicle.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the ignition is in the ON position before engine start.
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170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! WARNING! Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal control system. It also could affect fuel economy and operating conditions.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, and when ESC is activated.
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172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off. Transmission Fault Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 Green Telltale Indicator Lights Turn Signal Indicator Lights Green Tell- What It Means tale Light Turn Signal Indicator Lights The instrument cluster directional arrow will flash independently for the LEFT or RIGHT turn signal as selected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected when the multifunction lever is moved down (LEFT) or up (RIGHT).
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174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on. Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light Front Fog Indicator Light —...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light This light will turn on when the cruise control has been set to a certain speed. Blue Telltale Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light Blue Telltale What It Means...
176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful (EVIC) information by pushing the switches mounted on the instrument panel. The EVIC Menu items consists of the The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- following: tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the •...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 • Daylights • Exit Menu The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the instru- ment panel to the right of the steering column: NOTE: If equipped with Uconnect(R) 5.0/5.0N radio, some customer programmable features will display and managed by the Uconnect (R) 5.0/5.0N system.
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178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • UP Arrow Button 2. Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button (by single pushes) to scroll through all the Push and release the UP arrow button to scroll submenu options. upward through main menu submenus.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 Speed Beep down the UP or DOWN arrow button to auto- matically increase/decrease the setting rapidly. Com- This function is used to set a speed limit (MPH or km/h); plete the adjustment when you approach the desired the driver is alerted when this limit is exceeded.
180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip B Data To set the time: This function can be used to activate (On) or deactivate 1. Push the MENU button; the display will show the two (Off) the Trip B display (Partial Trip). submenus “Time”...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 8. Push the MENU button briefly to return to the menu 3. Hold the MENU button down again to return to the screen or hold the MENU button down to return to the standard screen or to the main menu according to standard screen without storing.
182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow 2. Push the MENU button briefly to make the display button to adjust. flash On or Off according to the previous setting The setting will increase or decrease by one unit each 3.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 To set the required unit of measurement: 1. If the set distance unit of measurement is mi (km) the fuel consumption unit will be displayed in mpg 1. Push the MENU button to display the three sub- (km/l or l/100 km).
184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Language 1. Push the MENU button, the previously set volume level will flash on the display. Display messages can be shown in different languages. To set the desired language, proceed as follows: 2. Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button to adjust.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 3. Push the MENU button to return to the menu screen Daytime Running Lights (DRL) or hold the MENU button down to return to the With this function it is possible to turn the daytime standard screen without storing.
186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Exit Menu Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN This is the last function that closes the cycle of settings position. To turn off the message temporarily, push and listed in the menu screen.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 • When the “Trip distance” reaches 99999.9 miles or Trip Computer kilometers or when the “Travel time” reaches 999.59 The Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster. It (999 hours and 59 minutes), the system is reset auto- features a driver-interactive display (displays informa- matically.
188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Briefly push and release the MENU button to go back to “Trip B” can be used to display the figures relating to: the menu screen or push and hold the MENU (approxi- • Trip distance B mately one second) to go back to the main screen without •...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 conditions will not change. The message “----” will Instantaneous Economy appear on the display in the following cases: This indicates the fuel consumption. The value is con- • Distance less than 30 miles (or 50 km). stantly updated.
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190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Your vehicle may be equipped with certain security WARNING! features to reduce the risk of unauthorized and unlawful • It is not possible to know or to predict all of the access to vehicle systems and wireless communications. Vehicle software technology continues to evolve over possible outcomes if your vehicle’s systems are time and FCA US LLC, working with its suppliers,...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 NOTE: UCONNECT SETTINGS • FCA or your dealer may contact you directly regarding The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on software updates. the center of the instrument panel that allows you to •...
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192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect 5.0 Buttons On The Touchscreen And Buttons Uconnect 5.0N Buttons On The Touchscreen And On The Faceplate Buttons On The Faceplate 1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen 1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen 2 —...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 Buttons On The Faceplate Buttons On The Touchscreen Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, Uconnect display.
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194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Display Brightness With Headlights ON When making a selection, press the button on the touch- screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired This feature allows you to select the display brightness mode, press and release the preferred setting.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 • Display Trip B the “Desired Language” button. The button will high- light showing that setting has been selected. Press the Press the relevant button to activate/deactivate the dis- arrow back/Done button on the touchscreen to return to playing of the Trip B on the instrument panel display.
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196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the distance is in “mi,” “MPG” (US) are set automati- the “Show Time in Status Bar” button. The button will cally. If the distance is “km”, “km/L” or “L/100 km” can highlight showing that setting has been selected. be selected.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 • ParkView Backup Camera Delay — If Equipped Safety/Assistance After pressing the Safety/Assistance button on the touch- When this feature is enabled, it will allow the ParkView screen the following settings will be available: Backup Camera display to remain on while in drive for up to 10 seconds, or 8 mph (13 km/h).
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198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Auto Door Locks • Equalizer When this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto- This feature allows you to adjust the Bass, Mid and Treble matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph settings.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 touchscreen, then choose “On” or “Off.” The button will Phone/Bluetooth highlight indicating that the setting has been selected. After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” button on the • Auto - On Radio touchscreen the following settings will be available: •...
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200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tune Start touchscreen, select the channels you would like to skip followed by pressing the back arrow button on the Tune Start begins playing the current song from the touchscreen. beginning when you tune to a music channel using one of •...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 Restore Settings — If Equipped UCONNECT RADIOS After pressing the Restore Settings button on the touch- For detailed information about your Uconnect radio, screen the following settings will be available: refer to your Uconnect Supplement Manual. •...
202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod and iPhone devices. Some iPod software versions may not fully support the iPod control features. Please visit Apple’s website for software updates. For further information, refer to the Uconnect Supple- ment Manual.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 The button located in the center of the right hand control will switch modes to Radio, AUX or other valid audio sources. The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a push-button in the center. The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in.
204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES General Information Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 CLIMATE CONTROLS 1. Temperature Control Manual Climate Controls Rotate this control to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment. Rotating the dial counter clockwise into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures, while rotating clockwise into the red area indicates warmer temperatures.
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206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp ECONOMY MODE weather could cause windows to fog on the inside, If economy mode is desired, push the A/C button to turn because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Se- OFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 • Mix 5. Mode Control Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and Rotate this control to change the system between Modes side window demister outlets. This setting (Panel, Bi-Level, Floor, Mix, Defrost). works best in cold or snowy conditions that •...
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208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. Blower Control Air Recirculation Press and release the Air Recirculation button, LED Rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced indicator On, to enter recirculation mode. It is recom- through the ventilation system in any mode. The blower mended to turn the internal air recirculation On while speed increases as you move the control to the right from standing in traffic or in tunnels to prevent the introduc-...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 Air Distribution Selection Air flow to central/side dashboard vents (passen- Rotate the Mode Control knob to manually select one of ger’s body). the five possible air distribution settings in the passenger compartment: Air flow to windshield and side windows. Selecting the footwell/windshield or only windshield Air flow to the front windshield, front side win- distribution activates the climate control system com-...
210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS — IF EQUIPPED Introducing Uconnect Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with these help- ful quick tips. It provides the key Voice Commands and tips you need to know to control your Uconnect 5.0/5.0N system.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 1. Visit UconnectPhone.com to check mobile device and feature compatibility and to find phone pairing in- structions. 2. Reduce background noise. Wind and passenger con- versations are examples of noise that may impact recognition. 3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahead.
212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio Use your voice to quickly get to the AM, FM or SiriusXM Satellite Radio stations you would like to hear. (Subscrip- tion or included SiriusXM Satellite Radio trial required.) Push the VR button . After the beep, say •...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 • Help to hear a list of suggested Voice Commands Media • Repeat to listen to the system prompts again Uconnect offers connections via USB, Bluetooth and auxiliary ports (if equipped). Voice operation is only Notice the visual cues that inform you of your voice available for connected USB and iPod devices.
214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIP: Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to see all Phone of the music on your iPod or USB device. Your Voice Making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy Command must match exactly how the artist, album, with Uconnect.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 TIP: When providing a Voice Command, push the Voice Text Reply Phone button and say “Call,” then pronounce the Uconnect will announce incoming text messages. Push name exactly as it appears in your phone book. When the Phone button and say Listen.
216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. Yelp, PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES Yelp logo, Yelp burst and related marks are registered I’ll call you I need See you in trademarks of Yelp. later. directions.
STARTING AND OPERATING 221 STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic Transmission Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both The gear selector must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting to any driving gear.
222 STARTING AND OPERATING Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C) 1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to the battery to ensure a full battery charge during the crank cycle. To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- 2.
STARTING AND OPERATING 223 If Engine Fails To Start CAUTION! (Continued) • To prevent damage to the starter, do not continu- WARNING! ously crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the a time.
224 STARTING AND OPERATING • The engine block heater will require 110 Volts AC and The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood, behind to the driver’s side headlamp. Follow the steps 6.5 Amps to activate the heater element. below to properly use the engine block heater: •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 225 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the igni- your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the tion key from the vehicle and lock the vehicle. vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- •...
226 STARTING AND OPERATING removed from the ignition when the ignition is in the full CAUTION! LOCK/OFF position, and once removed the transmission is locked in PARK. Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 227 the lock button on the gear selector and move the lever Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the rearward or forward. You must also press the brake pedal accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. to shift the transmission out of PARK, or to shift from Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE when the vehicle is...
228 STARTING AND OPERATING limit (1, 2, 3, etc.) is displayed in the instrument cluster. NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to Move the gear selector to the right (into the DRIVE [D] allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. position) for access to PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 229 downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill WARNING! (Continued) grade. vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit WARNING! someone or something. Only shift into gear when •...
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230 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with position to the ON/RUN position, and also press access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the gear be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a selector could result.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 231 • With brake pedal released, verify that the gear selector WARNING! (Continued) will not move out of PARK. practices that limit your response to changing traffic REVERSE (R) or road conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and have a collision.
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232 STARTING AND OPERATING automatically upshifts through all forward gears. The and/or expand the range of torque converter clutch DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteris- engagement. This is done to prevent transmission dam- tics under all normal operating conditions. age due to overheating. When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as If the transmission becomes extremely hot, the “Trans- when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi-...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 233 Transmission Limp Home Mode 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. Transmission function is monitored electronically for 5. Restart the engine. abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home longer detected, the transmission will return to normal Mode is activated.
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234 STARTING AND OPERATING the upper gears. When the vehicle speed drops or during You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at any some accelerations, the clutch automatically disengages. vehicle speed. When the gear selector is in the DRIVE position, the transmission will operate automatically, NOTE: The torque converter clutch will not engage until shifting between all available gears.
STARTING AND OPERATING 235 when there is a difference in the surface traction under WARNING! the front (driving) wheels. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a WARNING! slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous.
236 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are Flowing/Rising Water slushy. WARNING! 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. Do not drive on or across a road or path where water 3.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 237 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) standing water that is deeper than the bottom of • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- the tire rims mounted on the vehicle. cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph • Determine the condition of the road or the path (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
238 STARTING AND OPERATING If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will CAUTION! (Continued) still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- operate the vehicle if any fluid appears contami- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering nated, as this may result in further damage.
STARTING AND OPERATING 239 CAUTION! CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering system as the chemicals can damage your power fluid temperature and it should be avoided when steering components.
240 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave an automatic transmission in PARK, or manual transmission in REVERSE or first gear. The parking brake lever is located in the center console. To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 241 NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the automatic • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Light”...
242 STARTING AND OPERATING BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- systems. If either of the two hydraulic systems loses ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or normal capability, the remaining system will still func- injury.
STARTING AND OPERATING 243 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM The ABS includes an amber ABS Warning Light. When the light is illuminated, the ABS is not functioning. The Your vehicle is equipped with a advanced electronic system reverts to standard non-anti-lock brakes. Turning brake control system that includes the Anti-Lock Brake the ignition Off and On again may reset the ABS if the System (ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Traction Con-...
244 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! (Continued) The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking • The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including those capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The resulting from excessive speed in turns, following system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning.
STARTING AND OPERATING 245 wheel(s) and engine power is reduced to provide en- WARNING! hanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the TCS • The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the system, Brake Limited Differential (BLD), functions simi- lar to a limited slip differential and controls the wheel natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, spin across a driven axle.
246 STARTING AND OPERATING pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill. The WARNING! system will release brake pressure in proportion to the amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded the intended direction of travel.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 247 When the actual path does not match the intended path, WARNING! (Continued) ESC applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist resulting from loss of vehicle control due to inap- in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. propriate driver input for the conditions.
248 STARTING AND OPERATING 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as WARNING! (Continued) possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected. maintenance that reduces the effectiveness of the The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light (located ESC system can increase the risk of loss of vehicle in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 249 • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system Partial Off will be ON even if it was turned off previously. The “ESC OFF” button is located in the switch bank above the climate control. To enter the “Partial Off” The ESC OFF Indicator Light indicates the mode, momentarily push the “ESC OFF”...
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250 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains, or when starting off in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” mode by momentarily pushing the “ESC OFF”...
STARTING AND OPERATING 251 Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the tions, and driving conditions, influence the chance speed of the vehicle.
252 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 253 • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into into the sidewall.
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254 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: R = Construction code – R means radial construction, or – D means diagonal or bias construction 15, 16, 18 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index – A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol –...
STARTING AND OPERATING 255 EXAMPLE: Load Identification: Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire: • XL = Extra load (or reinforced) tire, or • LL = Light load tire or •...
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256 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation – This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits) ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)
STARTING AND OPERATING 257 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours.
258 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Example Tire Placard Location (Door)
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STARTING AND OPERATING 259 Tire And Loading Information Placard Example Tire Placard Location (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.
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260 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or spare tires.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 261 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
STARTING AND OPERATING 263 • Tread Wear WARNING! • Ride Comfort Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading Safety can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the WARNING! recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
264 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Economy WARNING! (Continued) Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance • Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prob- resulting in higher fuel consumption. lems. You could lose control of your vehicle. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Tread Wear to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause abnor-...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 265 At least once a month: mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire side- pocket-type pressure gauge.
266 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) WARNING! during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous.
STARTING AND OPERATING 267 Tire Repair Tire Types If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it All Season Tires — If Equipped meets the following criteria: All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring, • The tire has not been driven on when flat. Summer, Fall and Winter).
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268 STARTING AND OPERATING Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or If you need snow tires, select tires mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use equivalent in size and type to the origi- Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may nal equipment tires.
STARTING AND OPERATING 269 poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- Spare Tires — If Equipped hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit checked before using these tire types. instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit”...
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270 STARTING AND OPERATING equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equip- of your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled rotation for your vehicle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 271 Full Size Spare — If Equipped your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. first opportunity. This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
272 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or help you in determining when your tires should be replaced.
STARTING AND OPERATING 273 • Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm).
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274 STARTING AND OPERATING wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu- It is recommended you contact your authorized tire facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva- dealer or original equipment dealer with any questions lent to the originals in size, quality and performance you may have on tire specifications or capability.
STARTING AND OPERATING 275 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) WARNING! (Continued) Due to limited clearance, tire chains or traction devices a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Use are not recommended. only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle.
276 STARTING AND OPERATING tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being performed.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 277 The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended decrease.
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278 STARTING AND OPERATING pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn on the Tire CAUTION! (Continued) Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light. Driving the vehicle sensor damage. Using aftermarket tire sealants may may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately 27 cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) psi (186 kPa), but the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale sensor to become inoperable.
STARTING AND OPERATING 279 • The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge System Operation while adjusting your tire pressure. • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes This is the TPMS warning indicator located in the instrument cluster.
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280 STARTING AND OPERATING • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light. fault is detected, an audible chime will be activated and a proper text message will be displayed. If the ignition Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings key is cycled, this sequence will repeat providing the The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi- system fault still exists.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 281 NOTE: Your vehicle can be equipped with either Tire persists until a wheel equipped with original TPMS Service Kit, compact spare tire or regular size spare tire sensor has been mounted on the vehicle. Then the (with or without original TPMS sensor).
282 STARTING AND OPERATING General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 2.4L Engine RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This engine is designed to meet all emis- (1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
STARTING AND OPERATING 283 than 87 can cause engine failure and may void or not be Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard genates such as ethanol.
284 STARTING AND OPERATING • Operate in a lean mode. are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may void or not be covered under New Vehicle Limited • OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on. Warranty. • Poor engine performance. Modifications that allow the engine to run on com- •...
STARTING AND OPERATING 285 therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether Indiscriminate use of fuel system cleaning agents should the gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal be avoided. Many of these materials intended for gum and California reformulated gasoline. and varnish removal may contain active solvents or similar ingredients.
286 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) or malfunctioning and may require immediate ser- WARNING! vice. Contact your authorized dealer for service Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. assistance. • The use of fuel additives, which are now being Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended.
STARTING AND OPERATING 287 WARNING! (Continued) time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. ADDING FUEL The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle.
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288 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Remove gasoline nozzle, reinstall fuel cap and close WARNING! fuel filler door. • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the CAUTION! vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is being filled.
STARTING AND OPERATING 289 • Tighten the fuel filler cap until you hear a “clicking” • Name of manufacturer sound. This is an indication that the fuel filler cap is • Month and year of manufacture properly tightened. • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) •...
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290 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Rim Size The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles listed.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 291 Overloading Loading The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and the down low and be sure you distribute their weight as front and rear GAWR.
292 STARTING AND OPERATING TRAILER TOWING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label” in “Starting And Operating” for In this section you will find safety tips and information further information. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 293 rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica- Trailer Sway Control tion Label” in “Starting And Operating” for further The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping information. link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric- WARNING! tion associated with the telescoping motion to dampen...
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294 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used system may reduce handling, stability, braking for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the performance, and could result in a collision.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 295 Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 267 kg) Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty 10,000 lbs (4 535 kg) Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)”...
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296 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maxi- mum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website addresses: • ramtrucks.com/en/towing_guide/ • ramtruck.ca (Canada) • rambodybuilder.com Trailer And Tongue Weight Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on Consider the following items when computing the your bumper or trailer hitch.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 297 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
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298 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as slack for turning corners.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 299 • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage WARNING! (Continued) before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General Information” in “Starting And Operating” for the 3. GAWR proper inspection procedure. 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti- •...
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300 STARTING AND OPERATING actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with CAUTION! a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic brake controller is not required. If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (453 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they •...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 301 The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Trailer Electrical Connector Location 1 — Four-Pin Connector Location 2 — Seven-Pin Connector Location Four-Pin Connector NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles 1 —...
302 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. The transmission controls include a drive strategy to avoid frequent shifting when towing.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 303 • Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to Electronic Range Select (ERS) maximize fuel efficiency. • When using the ERS shift control, select the highest gear that allows for adequate performance and avoids Cooling System frequent downshifts.
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304 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Automatic Transmission Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Front Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer NOTE: When recreationally towing your vehicle, always 1.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 305 5. Release the parking brake. CAUTION! • DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If this vehicle requires tow- ing, make sure the drive wheels are OFF the ground. • Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re- quirements can cause severe transmission damage.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Jack Location......317 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...309 ▫...
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308 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...338 IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE ..342 GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ... . .340...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 309 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
310 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat WARNING! from the engine cooling system. You or others can be badly burned by hot engine CAUTION! coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, Driving with a hot cooling system could damage do not open the hood until the radiator has had time...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 311 Torque Specifications Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/ Lug Nut/ Bolt Size Bolt Socket Size 63 Ft-Lbs (86 N·m) M12 x 1.25 17 mm Steel Wheels Only 89 Ft-Lbs (120 N·m) Aluminum Wheels Only **Use only your Authorized Dealer recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before Wheel Mounting Surface tightening.
312 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. TIRE SERVICE KIT —...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 313 Tire Service Kit Storage — If Equipped The Tire Service Kit is located under the passenger seat. Tire Service Kit Usage If a tire is punctured, you can make a first emergency repair using the Tire Service Kit located under the passenger seat.
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314 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Keep Tire Service Kit away from open flames or • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the heat source. vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the •...
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 315 turn off and remove the Tire Service Kit, drive the vehicle WARNING! (Continued) 30 feet (10 meters) back and forth, to better distribute the • Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains latex. In sealant inside the tire. case of an allergic reaction or rash, consult a phy- Attach the clear flexible filling tube of the compressor sician immediately.
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316 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Replace the sealant canister prior to the expira- WARNING! (Continued) tion date at your Authorized Dealer. follow this warning can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 317 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get Store the sealant canister in its special compartment, under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center away from sources of heat.
318 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack/Tools Location Jack/Tools Location (Storage Compartment) Removing The Spare Tire 1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the vehicle. Attach the wrench handle to the winch exten- sion.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 319 2. To access the winch mechanism open the rear doors of the vehicle to expose the winch mechanism access cover. Remove the access cover and install the winch extension into the winch mechanism. Jack Tools 1 —...
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320 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch extension only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch. 4. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle to gain access to the spare tire retainer.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 321 5. Remove the retainer nut prior to removing the retainer from the wheel. Lifting Spare Tire 7. Pull the retainer through the center of the wheel. Retainer Nut 6. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the cable.
322 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. 2.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 323 Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a...
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324 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Warning Label Jacking Locations 1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug bolts with CAUTION! the wrench handle by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking 2.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 325 NOTE: Place the jack underneath the jack engagement location that is closest to the flat tire. Front Jacking Location Jack Engaged To Body Flange...
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326 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 327 Front Jacking Location Engaged Rear Jacking Location Engaged 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right until the tire just clears the surface and enough clear- ance is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability.
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328 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 5. Remove the wheel lug bolts. For vehicles with wheel covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 329 7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left. spacer between the spring and the flange of the bracket (The adapter bracket is sold separately through the 8. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this section for dealer).
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330 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Adapter/Spacer Adapter/Bracket 1 — Adapter 1 — Adapter 2 — Plastic Spacer 2 — Fastening Knob...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 331 11. Stow the jack and tools under the drivers seat. 12. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure, as required. Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2.
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332 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES snapping the cover over the two wheel bolts. Do not use a hammer or excessive force to install the cover. 4. Install the remaining wheel bolts with the threaded end of the wheel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel bolts.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 333 pattern until each wheel bolt has been tightened twice. CAUTION! Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this section for correct wheel bolt torque. Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater 7.
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334 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured. •...
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 335 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park CAUTION! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
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336 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Disconnecting The Jumper Cables WARNING! 1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) from the engine ground of the vehicle with the dis- post of the discharged battery.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 337 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE CAUTION! If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the transmission overheating and failure.
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338 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi- • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain ping when you are stuck.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 339 Towing Condition Wheel OFF the Ground ALL MODELS Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow Rear NOT ALLOWED Front Flatbed BEST METHOD Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) damage to your vehicle.
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340 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! CAUTION! • Do not use sling-type equipment when towing. Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- Vehicle damage may occur. ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam- • When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not age from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 341 gear selector to the NEUTRAL position (the shift knob button must be pushed normally to move the lever). Gear Selector Boot Location 4. Push and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. Gear Selector Override Access Hole 5.
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342 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE 5. Using the Allen key, undo the lower steering column cover screws, and remove the lower cover. This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/ OFF (key removal) position.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 343 CAUTION! It is advisable to contact your Authorized Dealer to have the reinstall procedure carried out. If you would like to proceed in performing the reinstall procedure special attention must be paid to the correct coupling of the clips.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 347 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Oil Fill Cap 7 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 4 —...
348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 349 access this information to assist with the diagnosis and For further information, refer to “Cybersecurity” in the service of your vehicle and emissions system. “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” section. Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message WARNING! If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel •...
350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which PROGRAMS you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass following: an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351 the ignition or start the engine. This means that your before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine not proceed to the I/M station.
352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed systems may void your warranty and could result in civil “Maintenance Schedule”, there are other components penalties being assessed against you. which may require servicing or replacement in the future. WARNING! CAUTION! •...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 353 There are three possible dipstick types, CAUTION! (Continued) • Crosshatched zone. transmission or air conditioning. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. • Crosshatched zone marked SAFE. If a flush is needed because of component malfunc- •...
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354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa- This symbol means that the oil has tion.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 355 Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- CAUTION! fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- ber should not be used. Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine.
356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR engine oil filters are high quality oil Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and filters and are recommended.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 357 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner, • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid serious personal injury.
358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this CAUTION! time. • It is essential when replacing the cables on the WARNING! battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to •...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 359 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R–1234yf — If CAUTION! Equipped Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning R–1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoole- system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- fine HFO that is endorsed by the Environmental Protec- tioning components.
360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361 1. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the OFF 6. Bring the blade to the initial rest position, turning the position. ignition to MAR-ON. 2. Turn the ignition to the MAR-ON position then to NOTE: Do not operate the screen wiper with the blades STOP.
362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rating information can be found on most washer fluid have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex- containers. haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam- aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams WARNING! or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 363 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park In the event of engine malfunction, particularly over materials that can burn. Such materials might involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of be grass or leaves coming into contact with your performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning Cooling System engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop WARNING! the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool. You or others can be badly burned by hot engine Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica- coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 365 for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant down the face of the condenser. properly.
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366 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than be compatible with the engine coolant and may specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- plug the radiator. gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine •...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 367 Please review these recommendations for using Organic (antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard engine cooling system.
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368 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with WARNING! OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) as soon as • Do not open hot engine cooling system. Never add possible. engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is Cooling System Pressure Cap overheated.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369 engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek maintain the proper level, only OAT coolant that meets emergency assistance immediately.
370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti- operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant ONLY the correct type thermostat.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 371 Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- WARNING! (Continued) fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in “Main- high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and taining Your Vehicle” for further information. possible brake damage. You would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency.
372 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Power Steering Fluid WARNING! (Continued) Check the fluid level with the vehicle on flat ground and cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake engine cold. Fluid should be between MIN and MAX fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the references on the reservoir body.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373 Automatic Transmission CAUTION! (Continued) Selection Of Lubricant in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to Parts” in this section for fluid specifications. ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
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374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam- the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- age may occur. Your authorized dealer has the proper nents.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 375 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage.
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376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- Special Care lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and Tar Remover to remove. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor or de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well Black Satin Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, packaged and sealed.
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378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Interior Care Equipped Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- carpeting. ner: Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. •...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 WARNING! CAUTION! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton Many are potentially flammable, and if used in based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as closed areas they may cause respiratory harm. damage to the seat may result.
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380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces 1. Clean with a wet soft cloth. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a with MOPAR Glass Cleaner, or any commercial clean damp cloth.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) fuse of higher amp rating. Never replace a blown A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and fuse with metal wires or any other material. Failure leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system to use proper fuses may result in serious personal periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Underhood Fuses The ID number of the electrical component correspond- ing to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover. The Front Distribution Unit is located on the right side of the engine compartment, next to the battery. To access the fuses, remove fasteners and remove the cover.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383 Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description 60 Amp Blue – Body Controller 40 Amp Orange – Front Heated Seats, Second 12 Volt IP Outlet 60 Amp Blue – Rear Power Window Including Front Heated Seats, Second 12 Volt IP Outlet 20 Amp Yellow –...
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384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 5 Amp Tan ECM Load, Main Relay – 7.5 Amp Brown Air Conditioning – 30 Amp Green Rear Defroster – 5 Amp Tan Key Unlock – 10 Amp Red Primary ECM Loads –...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 Interior Fuses The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control Module (BCM) and is located on the driver’s side under the instrument panel. Fuse Panel Cover...
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386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fuse Panel Cavity Locations...
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 Cavity Mini Fuse Description 5 Amp Beige KL 30 (+30) - IPC 20 Amp Yellow Central Doors Locking 10 Amp Red KL 30 (+30) - TPMS, EOBD, HVAC, Radio 15 Amp Blue Bi-Directional Washer Pump 20 Amp Yellow Passenger Power Windows 7.5 Amp Brown KL 15 (+15) - Air-Bag...
388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Mini Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow Driver Power Windows Central Unit Fuse Panel The central power fuse panel is located on the driver’s side under the instrument panel. Fuse Panel Fuse Panel Cover...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 389 Cavity Mini Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Front Heated Seat Driver 10 Amp Red Front Heated Seat Passenger 20 Amp Yellow Rear Power Window Driver side 20 Amp Yellow Rear Power Window Passenger side 15 Amp Blue 2nd Instrument Panel Power Outlet 12V VEHICLE STORAGE air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes...
390 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS Interior Bulbs Lamps Bulb Number Front Courtesy Lamps C10W Rear Courtesy Lamps C10W Luggage Lamp Exterior Bulbs Lamps Bulb Number Front Low Beam Headlamp Front High Beam Headlamps Front Side Marker Lamps LED (See your authorized dealer) Front Parking/Daytime Running Lamps W21W Front Turn Signal Lamps...
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391 Lamps Bulb Number Rear Tail Lamps P21/5W Rear Side Marker Lamps LED (See your authorized dealer) Center Mount Brake Lamp Reverse Light W16W Front Fog Lamps NOTE: Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from your authorized dealer. If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual.
392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Install the bulb and rotate clockwise to lock in place. 1. Remove the cap from the back of the outer lower headlamp housing. 5. Reinstall the plastic cap. 2. Rotate the bulb counter clockwise and remove. Front Turn Signal Lamps 3.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 1. Open the rear doors. or liftgate 2. For versions with swing doors, remove rubber plugs, remove retaining tabs and extract the cluster. 2. Remove the screws and remove the tail lamp assem- bly. 3. For versions with high roof and swing doors, remove the pressure-fit plastic guard and rubber cap using a 3.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032. Engine Oil –...
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396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission Use only MOPAR ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 4.
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400 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Oil Change Reset” Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change in “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in indicator system.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 401 Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil • Check engine oil level. Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter • Check windshield washer fluid level. • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu- •...
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402 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage: Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 403 Mileage: Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change brake fluid every two years. Replace spark plugs. ** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. * Change engine air filter every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) if operated in dusty and off road environment.
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404 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .407 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
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406 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .414 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....413 ▫...
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 407 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.
408 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized FCA USA LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 409 In Mexico Contact Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Sante Fe C.P. 05109 manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- Mexico, D.
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410 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only We appreciate that you have made a major investment the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with...
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 411 WARRANTY INFORMATION If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy DVD, for the terms and provisions of FCA US LLC campaign.
412 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE In Canada Service Manuals If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor- should contact the Customer Service Department imme- mation that students and professional technicians need in diately.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 413 Owner’s Manuals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the The following tire grading categories were established by assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac- the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The quaint you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles.
414 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Treadwear Traction Grades The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on conditions on a specified government test course.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 415 Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The temperature grade for this tire is established for representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
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INDEX 421 Customer Assistance ..... . .407 Driving Customer Programmable Features ... . .191 Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water .
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422 INDEX Trip Functions ......188 Oil Filler Cap ..... . .347, 355 Emergency, In Case Of Oil Filter .
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INDEX 423 Flashers Ethanol ......283 Hazard Warning ......309 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .
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432 INDEX Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ... . .6 Windows ....... .25 Vehicle Loading .
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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