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Page 1 Grand Cherokee 2 0 1 2 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L SRT8...
Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea- Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....7 Rollover Warning .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
Page 7: How To Use This Manual
INTRODUCTION 5 control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by injury.
Page 8 6 INTRODUCTION...
Page 9: Warnings And Cautions
INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS vehicle. Save this label for a convenient record of your This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- vehicle identification number and optional equipment. erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle.
Page 10: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ..18 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....24 ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . . 43 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ....60 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....81 ▫...
Page 14: A Word About Your Keys
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition switch.
Page 15: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
Page 16: Removing Key Fob From Ignition
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Removing Key Fob From Ignition at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 • The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if CAUTION! (Continued) equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up • Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either: to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the •...
Page 18: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds WARNING! (Continued) when the Key Fob is placed in the OFF or ACC ignition • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and position.
Page 19: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The CAUTION! system will shut the engine off in two seconds if an invalid Key Fob is used to start the engine. The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- ible with some after-market remote starting systems.
Page 20: Customer Key Programming
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Customer Key Programming CAUTION! Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be • Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and performed at an authorized dealer. lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- General Information tended.
Page 21: Rearming The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 audio and visual signals, the horn will sound, the head- To Arm The System lights will turn on, park lamps and/or turn signals will Follow these steps to arm the theft alarm: flash repeatedly for three minutes.
Page 22: To Disarm The System
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF exterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further informa- position. tion). • For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, •...
Page 23: Tamper Alert
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior Tamper Alert power door lock switches will not unlock the doors. If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three times and the The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your exterior lights blink 3 times when you unlock the doors.
Page 24: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- from responding to all RKE transmitter buttons for all tesy lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in RKE transmitters.
Page 25: To Unlock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 To Unlock The Doors Flash Lamps With Lock Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE This feature will cause the turn signal lamps to flash transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice to when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE unlock all doors.
Page 26: To Lock The Doors
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE headlights turn on, the park lamps will flash, the horn To Lock The Doors Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will turn on. ter to lock all doors.
Page 27 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board. 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch at the top of the RKE transmitter sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 28 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.
Page 29: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two 1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected halves together. life of the battery is a minimum of three years. General Information 2.
Page 30: How To Use Remote Start
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • System not disabled from previous remote start event How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the • Vehicle theft alarm not active engine will remote start: •...
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle To Enter Remote Start Mode Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped Press and release the REMOTE START button The following messages will display in the EVIC if the on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- onds.
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The engine can be started two consecutive times with equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle, the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition must be press and release the START/STOP button. If the cycled by pushing the START/STOP button twice (or START/STOP button is not present, insert the Key Fob the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN...
Page 33: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped DOOR LOCKS When remote start is activated, the heated steering The power door locks can be manually locked or un- wheel, and driver heated seat features will automatically locked from inside the vehicle by using the door lock turn on in cold weather.
Page 34: Power Door Locks
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks WARNING! The power door lock switch is located on each front door • For personal security and safety in the event of an panel. Press the switch to lock or unlock the doors. accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
Page 35: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 If you press the door lock switch while the Key Fob is in 6. The doors were not previously locked using the power the ignition switch and the driver’s door is open, the door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) doors will not lock.
Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System 1. Open the rear door. 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key into the lock and rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position. 3.
Page 37: Keyless Enter-N-Go
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: For emergency exit from the rear seats when the Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, manually raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll down the window, and open the door using the outside door handle.
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If a Passive Entry door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the Passive Entry feature for the handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door handle will reactivate the door handle’s Passive Entry feature. •...
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 To Unlock From The Passenger Side: Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft Transmitter In Vehicle (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automati- Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside your vehicle, the...
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed To Enter The Liftgate With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft in EVIC, all doors will unlock when you push the button (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the button on the right side of on the liftgate.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters The front door handles have LOCK buttons located on within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door the outside of the handles.
Page 42: Windows
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Power Windows The power window controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front passenger door and rear doors which operate the front passenger and rear passenger door windows.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 The power window switches remain active for 10 min- WARNING! utes after the ignition has been turned OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch or leave a vehicle with Keyless Enter- Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection —...
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE during Auto Up. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to Window Lockout Button the first detent and hold it to close the window manually. The Window Lockout button on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window controls on the rear doors.
Page 45: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
Page 46: Liftgate Flipper Glass
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Once the liftgate flipper glass has been opened, connec- Liftgate Flipper Glass The liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the tion to the rear window wiper is interrupted, preventing liftgate is unlocked. To open the flipper glass, push up on activation of the rear wiper blade while the flipper glass the window switch located on the liftgate.
Page 47: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Power Liftgate — If Equipped To operate the power liftgate manually in the open The power liftgate may be opened by pulling direction, pull the liftgate handle once to initiate a power up on the liftgate handle or by pressing the cycle and then pull the handle a second time to put LIFTGATE button on the Remote Keyless Entry...
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is WARNING! closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically reverse to the closed or open position, provided it During power operation, personal injury or cargo meets sufficient resistance.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • If the liftgate handle is pulled while the power liftgate WARNING! is opening, the liftgate motor will disengage to allow • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- manual operation. ous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
Page 50: Occupant Restraints
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Knee bolsters for front seat occupants OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may vehicle are the restraint systems: enhance occupant protection by managing occupant •...
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 infant and child restraint systems. For more information Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat on LATCH, refer to Lower Anchors and Tether for belt properly (see section on Child Restraints) should be CHildren (LATCH).
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be WARNING! moved back as far as practical to allow the Advanced • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more Front Air Bags room to inflate. severe injuries in a collision.
Page 53: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! (Continued) can reduce the seriousness of injuries in an accident. • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain Some of the worst injuries happen when people are (SABIC) and Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) thrown from the vehicle.
Page 54: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat outside of a vehicle. In an accident, people riding belts are designed to go around the large bones of in these areas are more likely to be seriously your body.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the not protect you properly.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a comfortable and not resting on your neck.
Page 58: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to shoulder belt.
Page 59: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away you will prefer a higher position.
Page 60: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE additional information, refer to “Installing Child Re- ratcheting sound as the belt retracts. Allow the webbing straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull Restraints”...
Page 61: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- the entire belt is extracted.
Page 62: Seat Belt Pretensioners
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat WARNING! belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced worn snugly and positioned properly. if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func-...
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 1 — Downward Movement 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mecha- nism 2 — Rearward Movement...
Page 66: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 seat belts are fastened. The driver should instruct all NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first other occupants to fasten their seat belts. If a front seat 60 seconds of the ignition switch being cycled to the belt is unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than ON/RUN position.
Page 68: Seat Belt Lock Out
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt on while the seat belt retracts and turn off while re- across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. buckling the seat belt.
Page 69: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in an accident. Only use when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat- design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
Page 71: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Instrument Panel output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), • Knee Impact Bolster which may receive information from the front impact •...
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! (Continued) Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags may provide • Do not put anything on or around the air bag enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a covers or attempt to open them manually.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right but they will open during air bag deployment. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain •...
Page 75: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front WARNING! (Continued) Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- • If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, proved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side do not have any accessory items installed which air bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to...
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi- Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are certain frontal collisions depending on the severity and not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should type of collision.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning WARNING! Light in the instrument panel for approxi- mately four to eight seconds for a self-check Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- when the ignition is first turned on.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as triggered, releasing a quantity of non-toxic gas.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Front And Side Impact Sensors SABIC. The inflating SABIC pushes the outside edge of In front and side impacts, front and side impact sensors the headliner out of the way and covers the window.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like If A Deployment Occurs The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the immediately after deployment.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! WARNING! Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, • Modifications to any part of the air bag system seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac- could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) You will want to have the air bags ready to • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag inflate for your protection in a collision. The system.
Page 83: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 • How various systems in your vehicle were operating; NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
Page 84: Child Restraints
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is There are different sizes and types of restraints for required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. children from newborn size to the child almost large In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, enough for an adult safety belt.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! • Safety experts recommend that children ride • Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then, restraint: pull the shoulder belt until it is fully extended from the retractor.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 NOTE: For additional information, refer to The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana- more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit dian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s web- the vehicle’s seat belts properly.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or introduced over a period of years, child restraint systems slouching can move the belt out of position. having attachments for those anchorages will continue to also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat •...
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 The rear outboard seating positions have lower If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints anchorages capable accommodating in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible, LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard webbing-mounted lower attachments and position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the child seats with fixed lower attachments.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at In addition, there are top tether strap anchorages behind the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear install the child restraint.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a...
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE gap panel. They are not visible until you fold the gap secure a Child Restraint System (CRS). These types of panel down. Do not use the cargo tie down hooks seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat located on the floor behind the seat.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR: the upward position. To access the center seat arm rest tether first lower the arm rest. The tether is located 1. To install a child restraint with ALR, first, pull enough behind the armrest and hooked onto the plastic seat of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it backing.
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Pull down on the tether to unhook it from the plastic seat seating positions, route the tether under the head re- straints, and attach the hook to the top tether anchor backing, then raise the armrest and attach the tether hook located on the back of the seat.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located on Seatback) Top Tether Strap Mounting...
Page 96: Engine Break-In Recommendations
94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE behind the gap panel. Please note the top tether anchor- WARNING! ages are not visible until you fold the gap panel down. • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to Do not use the cargo tie down hooks located on the floor behind the seats.
Page 97: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the should be considered a normal part of the break-in and limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. not interpreted as an indication of difficulty. However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can SAFETY TIPS be detrimental and should be avoided.
Page 98: Exhaust Gas
96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined WARNING! (Continued) areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your out of the area.
Page 99: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- Air Bag Warning Light plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, The light should come on and remain on for four to eight damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts.
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al- Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- have been removed for cleaning.
Page 101: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Fluid Leaks The Vehicle Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline Tires fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be patterns.
Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Sun Visor Extension ....111 Mirrors ......108 ▫...
Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Manual Front Passenger Seatback Voice Command — If Equipped ... 141 Adjustment — Recline ....161 ▫...
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 ▫ To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To ▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ....183 Memory ......175 ▫...
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Deactivate ..... . . 199 Windshield Wipers And Washers ..189 ▫...
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ....209 ▫ Enabling And Disabling Parksense ..233 ▫...
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Pinch Protect Feature ....252 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ..241 ▫...
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ▫ Opening Power Shade — Express ..255 Storage ......265 ▫...
Page 110: Mirrors
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light in the button will illuminate to indicate when the dim- ming feature is activated.
Page 111: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight forward or rearward to resist damage.
Page 112: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE mirror, press the mirror select button for the mirror that Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by you want to adjust. Using the mirror control switch, press the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want Memory Seat”...
Page 113: Sun Visor Extension
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. Uconnect™ Phone al- lows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using simple voice commands (e.g., “Call” “Mike”...
Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • www.jeep.com/uconnect system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be used with the system at a time. The system is available in • or call 1–877–855–8400 English, Spanish, or French languages.
Page 115: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Voice Command Button Operation Actual button location may vary with the ra- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ dio. The individual buttons are described in the Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone “Operation”...
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE example, you can use the compound form voice Cancel Command command “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and the compound form command into two voice com- you will be returned to the main menu.
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a Device” phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the and follow the audible prompts. vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the •...
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call By Saying A Name Add Names To Your Uconnect™ Phonebook • Press the button to begin. NOTE: Adding names to the Uconnect™ Phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. •...
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 • To call a name from the Uconnect™ Phonebook or After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more downloaded Phonebook, follow the procedure in phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the “Call by Saying a Name”...
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone- “Phonebook Edit Entry”. book. • You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook •...
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • After you enter the name, the Uconnect™ Phone will Delete Uconnect™ Phonebook Entry ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended work, mobile, other, or all. Say the designation you when the vehicle is not in motion.
Page 122: Phone Call Features
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Note that only the phonebook in the current language • The Uconnect™ Phone will then prompt you as to the is deleted. number designation you wish to call. • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be •...
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 call, press and hold the button until you hear a by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is single beep, indicating that the incoming call was in progress.
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Conference Call on hold may not become active automatically. This is cell When two calls are in progress (one active and one on phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press hold), press and hold the button until you hear a and hold the button until you hear a single beep.
Page 125: Uconnect™ Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say continue on the Uconnect™ Phone either until the call the name of the language you wish to switch to ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates English, Espanol, or Francais.
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If supported, this number may be programmable on If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect™ Phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as some systems. To do this, press the button and follows: say “Setup”, followed by “Emergency”.
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Towing Assistance Paging If you need towing assistance: To learn how to page, refer to “Working with Automated Systems”. Paging works properly except for pagers of • Press the button to begin. certain companies, which time out a little too soon to •...
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone that The Uconnect™ Phone will then send the corresponding normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the tones over the phone.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect™ keypad and still use the Uconnect™...
Page 130: Advanced Phone Connectivity
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE from your Uconnect™ Phone paired mobile phone to the Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) When you mute the Uconnect™ Phone, you will still be Uconnect™ Phone or vice versa, press the button able to hear the conversation coming from the other and say “Transfer Call”.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • When prompted, say “List Phones”. • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the • The Uconnect™ Phone will play the phone names of Uconnect™...
Page 132: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can either press the Uconnect™ Phone button to Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect™ Phone. For Uconnect™...
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 • fully closed windows, Voice Command • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to • dry weather condition. provide at least ⁄ in (1 cm) gap between the overhead • Even though the system is designed for users speaking console (if equipped) and the mirror.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must • fully closed windows, be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”. • dry weather conditions, and • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). •...
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Send Messages: Uconnect™ Phone can read or send new messages on You can send messages using Uconnect™ Phone. To send your phone. a new message: • Press the button. Read Messages: If you receive a new text message while your phone is •...
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE List of Preset Messages: 13. I’ll be late 1. Yes 14. Are you there yet? 2. No 15. Where are we meeting? 3. Where are you? 16. Can this wait? 4. I need more direction. 17.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF Power-Up Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the the system from announcing the new incoming mes- ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you sages.
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Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
Page 143: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 General Information NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com- following conditions: mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a...
Page 144: Commands
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If you do not say a command within a few When using this system, you should speak clearly and at seconds, the system will present you with a list of a normal speaking volume. options.
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 • “Setup” (to switch to system setup) Changing the Volume 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command Radio AM button. To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: 2.
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Disc To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 • “Switch to system setup” − “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Change to setup” − “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) • “Main menu setup” or —...
Page 148: Voice Training
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect™ based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to Voice “Voice Training”...
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will NOTE: • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is operational. The rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any detection zones.
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light contamination so that the BSM system can function located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an properly.
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary. The BSM system will issue an alert during these types of zone entries. Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle.
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
Page 154: Rear Cross Path
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are WARNING! traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including reducing the radio volume.
Page 156: Modes Of Operation
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert Modes Of Operation Three selectable modes of operation are available in the present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime will Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Page 157: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Blind Spot Alert Off SEATS When the BSM system is turned off there will be no Seats are part of the Occupant Restraint System of the visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP vehicle.
Page 158: Power Seats - If Equipped
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats — If Equipped Some models may be equipped with eight-way power driver and front passenger seats. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. There are two switches that control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Reclining The Seatback The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will backward.
Page 160: Passenger's Power Seat
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Passenger’s Power Seat WARNING! (Continued) Some models are equipped with a six-way power pas- • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the senger seat. The power seat switch is located on the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your outboard side of the seat.
Page 161: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Tilting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! (Continued) The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted up or • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the down. Pull upward or push downward on the front of shoulder belt is no longer resting against your the seat switch, the front of the seat cushion will move in chest.
Page 162: Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar sup- Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward port. Pushing upward or downward on the switch will Adjustment raise and lower the position of the support. Some models may be equipped with manual front driver or passenger seats.
Page 163: Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment - Recline
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Recline Release the bar once you have reached the desired To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the position.
Page 164: Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature - If Equipped
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death. Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature —...
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 programmed to come on during a remote start. Refer to WARNING! “Remote Starting System — If Equipped” in “Things To • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further informa- tion.
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes. When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation.
Page 167: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Press the switch once to select HIGH-level small fans that draw the air from the passenger compart- heating. Press the switch a second time to select ment and blow air through fine perforations in the seat LOW-level heating.
Page 168: Head Restraints
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The engine must be running for the ventilated WARNING! seats to operate. The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- On models that are equipped with remote start, the pying a seat.
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head.
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- WARNING! (Continued) straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 172: 60/40 Split Rear Seat
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift WARNING! upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- ward on the head restraint to lower it. Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a collision.
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and NOTE: • Do not fold the 60% rear seat down with the left positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to fold down easily.
Page 174: Reclining Rear Seat
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Raise Rear Seat Reclining Rear Seat Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interfer- To recline the seatback, lift the lever located on the ence from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully outboard side of the seat, lean back and release the lever locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its at the desired position.
Page 175: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death. DRIVER MEMORY SEAT —...
Page 176: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory to 12 AM and 12 FM stations can be set). NOTE: Each time the S (SET) button and a numbered 6.
Page 177: Memory Position Recall
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ To recall the memory setting for driver two, press Customer-Programmable Features” in “Understanding MEMORY button number 2 on the driver’s door, or the Your Instrument Panel” for further information. UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 2.
Page 178: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Press and release the memory S (SET) button located Easy Entry/Exit Seat on the driver’s door. This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the 4.
Page 179: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 driving position when the key is placed into the TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ignition, and turned out of the LOCK position toward To open the hood, two latches must be released. the ACC/ON position.
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left CAUTION! and lift the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
Page 181: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The head- light switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, cargo lights and fog lights (if equipped).
Page 182: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Automatic Headlights — If Equipped • Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and This system automatically turns the headlights on or off fog light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less according to ambient light levels.
Page 183: Smartbeam™ - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle spe- Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for cific light and automatically switches from high beams to further information. low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view. If your vehicle is equipped with a “Rain Sensitive Wiper NOTE: If the windshield or SmartBeam™...
Page 184: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: This system will not activate until the vehicle is not in the PARK position. The lights will remain on until at or above 20 mph (32 km/h). the ignition is switched to the OFF or ACC position or the parking brake is engaged.
Page 185: Parking Lights And Panel Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 on, and then the headlight switch is cycled off. Headlight delay can be cancelled by either turning the headlight switch on then off, or by turning the ignition ON. The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Page 186: Interior Lights
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE to its farthest position up until you hear a click. This Interior Lights Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front feature is termed the “Parade” mode and is useful when doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating headlights are required during the day.
Page 187: Ambient Light Color Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Ambient Light Color Control — If Equipped Lights-On Reminder Ambient lights are located under the instrument panel If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on and the driver’s and passenger’s front seats. The color of after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when the ambient lights can be changed by pressing the button the driver’s door is opened.
Page 188: Front Map/Reading Lights
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE second time. The lights will also turn on when the Front Map/Reading Lights UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) is The front map/reading lights are mounted in the over- pressed. head console. Front Map/Reading Light Switches Front Map/Reading Lights Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either...
Page 189: Ambient Light
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Ambient Light Multifunction Lever The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil- steering column. ity of the floor center console and PRNDL area.
Page 190: Turn Signals
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals Flash-To-Pass Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 191: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle 189
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the left side of the steering column. The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located on the end of the lever.
Page 192: Windshield Wiper Operation
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper the windshield wiper blades from returning to the operation.
Page 193: Windshield Washer Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. Intermittent Wiper Operation NOTE: If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled.
Page 194: Mist
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use.
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 • Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of four settings may reduce Rain Sensing performance. to activate this feature.
Page 196: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the NEU- TRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), or the shift lever is moved out of the NEUTRAL position.
Page 197: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 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. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve- hicle.
Page 198: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory wheel has only one temperature setting. Once the heated Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) steering wheel has been turned on it will operate for transmitter or the memory switch on the driver’s door approximately 58 to 70 minutes before automatically trim panel to return the tilt/telescopic steering column to...
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start WARNING! On models that are equipped with remote start, the • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on during a remote start.
Page 200: Electronic Speed Control
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 20 mph (32 km/h). The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel. 1 —...
Page 201: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic To Set A Desired Speed Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle vehicle set speed. has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button and release.
Page 202: To Resume Speed
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE decrease until the button is released. Release the button To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed button and release.
Page 203: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed EQUIPPED Control. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling WARNING! on highways and major roadways.
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) − Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight system. It is not a substitute for active driving distance conditions.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 The Cruise Control system has two control modes: WARNING! • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an You should switch off the ACC system: appropriate distance between vehicles. • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, •...
Page 206: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation The speed control buttons (located on the right side of the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise steering wheel) operates the ACC system. Control.
Page 207: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 • When the automatic transmission is in PARK, RE- VERSE or NEUTRAL. • When pushing the RES + button without a previously set speed in memory. To Activate Push and release the ON/OFF button. The ACC menu in the EVIC displays “Adaptive Cruise Ready.”...
Page 208: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could acciden- tally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the system off when you are not using To Set A Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the...
Page 209: To Cancel
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 • The system will not be controlling the distance be- To Cancel tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle The system will disable ACC without erasing the speed will only be determined by the position of the memory if: accelerator pedal.
Page 210: To Turn Off
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You turn OFF the ignition. NOTE: If ACC is resumed or set with the ESC/TCS off, ESC will automatically be re-engaged. • You switch to Four-Wheel Drive Low. To Resume Speed Press the RES + button and release. Then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Page 211: To Vary The Speed Setting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 To Vary The Speed Setting Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 mph While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by (1.6 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of pressing and holding the RES + button.
Page 212: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Setting The Following Distance In ACC The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between 3 (long), 2 (me- dium), and 1 (short). Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 same lane, the EVIC displays the “Sensed Vehicle Indi- cator” icon, and the system adjusts vehicle speed auto- matically to maintain the distance setting, regardless of the set speed. The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until: •...
Page 214: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how- provide an additional acceleration based on your current ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if speed. The acceleration is triggered by indicating a left necessary.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 cluster between the speedometer and the tachometer. The ACC SET information it displays depends on ACC system status. − When ACC is set, the set speed will display. Press the MENU button (located on the steer- The set speed will continue to display in place of the ing wheel) repeatedly until one of the follow- odometer reading when changing the EVIC display...
Page 216: Display Warnings And Maintenance
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ACC screen will display once again if any ACC Display Warnings And Maintenance activity occurs, which may include any of the following: “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning • Set Speed Change The ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”...
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of an obstruction. The sensor is located in the center of the vehicle behind the lower grille. To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor- tant to note the following maintenance items: •...
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor, Removing ACC Sensor For Off-Roading including transparent material or aftermarket grilles. NOTE: When off-roading, it may be advisable to re- Doing so could cause an ACC system failure or move the ACC sensor.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 NOTE: Do not change the adjustment fasteners or pull To reinstall the sensor and bracket assembly reverse the the sensor off of the bracket. Doing so may misalign the process above. The fastener torque required to assembly sensor.
Page 220: Precautions While Driving With Acc
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service ACC Warning Precautions While Driving With ACC If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates issues.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 Offset Driving Turns And Bends ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the system offset from your direct line of travel. There will not be may decrease the vehicle speed and acceleration for sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using ACC On Hills Lane Changing When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic lane in which you are traveling.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 Narrow Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane. There will not be suffi- cient distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 224: General Information
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Stationary Objects And Vehicles General Information ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations Classification Specifications: where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and 47 C.F.R.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 To Vary The Speed Setting WARNING! There are two ways to change the set speed: In the normal Cruise Control mode, the system will • Use the accelerator pedal to adjust the vehicle to the not react to vehicles ahead.
Page 226: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped Press the RES + button and then remove your foot from Forward Collision Warning (FCW) warns the driver of a the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the last set potential collision with the vehicle in front of you and speed.
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 guard rails or sign posts based on the course predic- tion. This is expected and is a part of normal FCW activation and functionality. WARNING! Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own, nor can FCW detect every type of collision.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE FCW settings can only be changed when the vehicle is in Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows PARK. the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are much closer. This The default status of FCW is the “Far”...
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you. FCW Off Example NOTE: • The system will retain the last setting selected by the driver after ignition shut down.
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE of the car, stationary objects that are far away, oncom- there is an internal system fault. Although the vehicle is ing traffic, or leading vehicles with the same or higher still drivable under normal conditions, have the system rate of speed.
Page 231: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF ParkSense Sensors EQUIPPED The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is and audible indications of the distance between the rear within the sensors’...
Page 232: Parksense Display
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ParkSense Warning Display is located in the Instru- ParkSense Display ment cluster’s EVIC display. It provides both visual and When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display audible warnings to indicate the distance between the will turn ON indicating the system status.
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
Page 235: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 236: Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist System
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- detected a faulted condition, the EVIC will display the derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” or the “SERVICE tion. When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the PARK ASSIST SYSTEM”...
Page 237: Parksense System Usage Precautions
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 • ParkSense , when on, will MUTE the radio when it is ParkSense System Usage Precautions sounding a tone. NOTE: • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, • Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense system operat- not to scratch or damage them.
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, ParkSense WARNING! should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowered • Drivers must be careful when backing up even or open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE. A lowered tailgate could provide a false indication that when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sys- an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
Page 239: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF WARNING! (Continued) EQUIPPED • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear System, it is strongly recommended that the ball Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever...
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE that will help indicate the distance to the rear of the vehicle. The following table shows the approximate distances for each zone: Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm) Yellow 1 ft - 3 ft (30 cm - 1 m) Green...
Page 241: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 Turning ParkView On Or Off — With CAUTION! (Continued) Navigation/Multimedia Radio • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be 1. Press the “menu” hard-key. driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
Page 242: Overhead Console
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE Front Map/Reading Lights The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of Opener (HomeLink ), power liftgate and power sunroof the console.
Page 243: Sunglass Bin Door
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is pressed.
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The HomeLink buttons, located on either the overhead console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ- ent HomeLink channels. The HomeLink indicator is located above the center button. HomeLink Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner NOTE: HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active.
Page 245: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
Page 246: Programming A Rolling Code
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next button you want to program and the hand-held transmit- step after the LEARN button has been pressed. ter button.
Page 248: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi- the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not cator light. The Homelink indicator will flash slowly release the button.
Page 249: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to follow these steps: time-out in the same manner.
Page 250: Using Homelink
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Watch for the HomeLink indicator to change flash Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases.
Page 251: Security
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 Security Troubleshooting Tips It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here in your vehicle. are some of the most common solutions: •...
Page 252: General Information
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: while you are programming the universal trans- ceiver.
Page 253: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in visors on the overhead console. the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 254: Opening Sunroof - Express
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts re- Opening Sunroof — Express Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof sult in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will open automatically from any position. The sunroof will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect will open fully, then stop automatically.
Page 255: Sunshade Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 Sunshade Operation Sunroof Maintenance The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. the glass panel. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is Ignition OFF Operation open.
Page 256: Command View Sunroof With Power Shade - If Equipped
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE COMMAND VIEW SUNROOF WITH POWER WARNING! SHADE — IF EQUIPPED • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in The command view sunroof switch is located to the left between the sun visors on the overhead console. the ignition switch.
Page 257: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 Opening Sunroof — Express position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express second and the sunroof will open automatically from any Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop position.
Page 258: Opening Power Shade - Manual Mode
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode Pinch Protect Feature To open the shade, press and hold the switch rearward to This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of full open. Any release of the switch will stop the move- the sunroof during Express Close operation.
Page 259: Wind Buffeting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 Wind Buffeting Ignition OFF Operation Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of The power sunroof switches can be programmed to pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after ears.
Page 260: Electrical Power Outlets
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS NOTE: • All accessories connected to the “battery” powered Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets that can be used to power cellular phones, small outlets should be removed or turned off when the electronics and other low powered electrical accessories.
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 The front power outlet is located inside the storage area In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power on the center stack of the instrument panel. Push inward outlet located in the storage area of the center console. on the storage lid to open the compartment and gain access to this power outlet.
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo area. Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 — M7 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel Rear Power Outlet 2 — M6 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel 3 —...
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 264: Power Inverter - If Equipped
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electron- ics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON. WARNING! To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter. To avoid serious injury or death: •...
Page 266: Cupholders
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest. located in the center console. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholder Location...
Page 267: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 STORAGE To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove box door. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Opened Glove Compartment Glove Compartment...
Page 268: Door Storage
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Storage Center Console Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy The center console contains both an upper and a lower access. storage area. Door Panel Storage Storage Compartment...
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the the small latch located on the lid. lower storage compartment. Storage Compartment Latches Lower Storage Compartment...
Page 270: Cargo Area Features
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press in on the flashlight to release it. WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving.
Page 271: Cargo Storage Bins
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, Cargo Storage Bins twice for low, and a third time to return to off. There are four removable storage bins located in the rear cargo area.
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Two additional storage bins are located under the load floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor and attach the tether hook (attached to the bottom of the load floor) to the liftgate opening. Lower Storage Bins Tether Strap...
Page 273: Retractable Cargo Area Cover - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. To cover the cargo area: 1.
Page 274: Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart- ment.
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits • To help protect against personal injury, passengers described on the label attached to the left door or should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The left door center pillar.
Page 276: Rear Window Features
274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the REAR WINDOW FEATURES first detent for intermittent operation and to the Rear Window Wiper/Washer second detent for continuous rear wiper operation. The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch Rotating the center portion upward once more will located on the control lever.
Page 277: Rear Window Defroster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” window defroster only when the engine is operating. position.
Page 278: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE rack frame. Once the crossbar is in the desired position, ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the retighten the with the wrench to lock the crossbar into weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack.
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Long loads which extend over the windshield, • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, do such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with not carry any loads on the roof rack without the large frontal area should be secured to both the crossbars installed.
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Cargo must be securely tied before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
Page 281: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System ..308 Instrument Panel Features ....282 ▫ Fuel Economy ..... . 309 Instrument Cluster .
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Compass / Temperature Display ..314 ▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode ..334 ▫ Customer-Programmable Features (System Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales Setup) .
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 ▫ Connecting The iPod Or External USB Steering Wheel Audio Controls ... . 358 Device ......351 ▫...
Page 284: Instrument Panel Features
282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Lower Switch Bank 11 — Hood Release 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Hazard Switch 12 — Fuel Door Release 3 — Radio 8 — Storage Bin 13 —...
Page 285: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 286: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the ON/RUN position before engine start. If the bulb INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS does not come on when turning the key from OFF to 1. Tachometer ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000).
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 system. If this light remains on after several ignition WARNING! cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal problem diagnosed and corrected.
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. TOW/HAUL Indicator Light — If Equipped 9. Hill Descent Control Indicator Light — If Equipped This light will illuminate when the TOW/ The symbol indicates the status of the Hill HAUL button has been selected. The TOW/ Decent Control (HDC) feature.
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those...
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 12. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped 14. Brake Warning Light This indicator will illuminate when the park This light monitors various brake functions, lights or headlights are turned on. including brake fluid level and parking brake application.
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- WARNING! ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on dangerous.
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have tion.
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 19. Fuel Gauge 23. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when Light — If Equipped the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position. This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- trol (ESC) is off.
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- WARNING! ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
Page 296: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The EVIC consists of the following: ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) • System Status The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units, System Setup, Vehicle Speed, Trip Info, Turn Menu Off and sub-menus.
Page 298: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Service Keyless System (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go, BACK Button Press the BACK button to scroll back to a Passive Entry - if equipped) previous menu or sub-menu. • Service Park Assist System • Park Assist System Blinded Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) •...
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 • Service blind spot system • ACC Set — After setting the desired speed in the ACC system. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in • Blind spot detection unavailable “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” (if •...
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ACC/FCW Unavailable Vehicle System Error — If the momentarily. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your ACC system turns off due to a temporary malfunction Vehicle” (if equipped). that limits functionality. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)”...
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 • Lights on • Remote start active — Push Start Button • Key in Ignition Lights On • Memory 1 profile set • Ignition or Accessory On • Memory 2 profile set • Ignition or Accessory On Lights On •...
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Put in Park to operate — Power Liftgate • For 4x4 Low Slow Below 5 MPH or 8 KPH Put Trans in N Press 4 Low • Automatic high beams on • For 4x4 High Slow Below 5 MPH or 8 KPH Put Trans •...
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 • Vehicle Lowered To Entry/Exit (Park) Height — This • Reduce Speed To Maintain Selected Ride Height — message is displayed (for 5 seconds) when the vehicle This message is displayed in advance warning to the has achieved the Park Height.
Page 304: Evic White Telltale Lights
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Aerodynamic Ride Height — This is displayed (for • Electronic Speed Control SET 5 seconds) when the vehicle has achieved the Aerody- This light will turn on when the electronic namic Height. speed control is SET. For further information, refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
Page 305: Evic Amber Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 • Power Steering System Over Temperature — If • If the condition persists, see your authorized dealer for Equipped service. If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER EVIC Amber Telltale Lights TEMP” message and a icon are displayed on This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- the EVIC screen, it indicates that extreme steer- tales.
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Air Suspension Down A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap The air suspension down telltale will illumi- may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). nate when the air suspension is in use. For •...
Page 307: Evic Red Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 • Oil Pressure Warning Light EVIC Red Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These This telltale indicates low engine oil pressure. If telltales include: the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible.
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging If the light remains lit with the engine running, your system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho- vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an autho- rized dealer. rized dealer for service as soon as possible.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and CAUTION! stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- hicle.
Page 310: Engine Oil Change Indicator System
308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Oil Change Indicator System Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go Oil Change Due 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON/ indicator system.
Page 311: Fuel Economy
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not tion: reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode — If Fuel Economy Equipped Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Fuel...
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The FUEL SAVER MODE message will display above the This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving average fuel economy in the EVIC display. This message in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be used to modify will appear whenever the Multi-Displacement System driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.
Page 313: Vehicle Speed
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 • Trip A amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the “LOW FUEL” message and a new DTE value will display. • Trip B Vehicle Speed • Elapsed Time Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle Speed”...
Page 314: Units
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON been selected.
Page 315: Tire Psi
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 • Trans Temperature • Tire Pressure Monitor System (shows the current pres- Displays the actual transmission temperature. sure of all four road tires). For additional information, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitor System” in “Starting • Engine Hours And Operating”.
Page 316: Keyless Enter-N-Go Display - If Equipped
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: NOTE: Under certain conditions, the display may be • Tires heat up during normal driving conditions. Heat superseded by another display of higher priority. But will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 psi when the ignition switch position is changed, the display (14 to 41 kPa) during normal driving conditions.
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 display CAL until the compass is calibrated. You may NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of also calibrate the compass by completing one or more the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or Laptops and Radar Detectors.
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached, map. For further information, refer to “Compass Vari- then press the SELECT button. ance.”...
Page 319: Customer-Programmable Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Customer-Programmable Features (System Italian (Italiano), German (Deutsch), and Dutch (Neder- Setup) lands). Then, as you continue, the information will dis- Personal Settings allows you to set and recall features play in the selected language. when the transmission is in PARK. If the transmission is Nav–Turn By Turn out of PARK or the vehicle begins moving, a warning When this feature is selected, the navigation system...
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL feature showing the system has been activated or the When Unlock All Doors On 1st Press is selected, all of check-mark is removed showing the system has been the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE deactivated.
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 RKE Linked To Memory seat features will automatically turn on when tempera- When this feature is selected, you can use your RKE tures are below 40° F (4.4° C). When temperatures are transmitter to recall one of two pre-programmed memory above 80°...
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Horn With Remote Start Headlamp Off Delay When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to occur when the RKE transmitter REMOTE START button have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds is pressed.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 NOTE: Turning the headlights on during the daytime Tilt Mirror In Reverse causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the When this feature is selected, the outside rearview mir- brightness, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The rors will tilt downward when the ignition switch is in the Features Of Your Vehicle.”...
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button Keyless Enter-N-Go (Passive Entry) until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s that the setting has been selected. door(s) without having to press the RKE transmitter lock or unlock buttons.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 Refer to “Lights/SmartBeam™ — If Equipped” in “Un- SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the derstanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further feature showing the system has been activated or the information. check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated.
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in and release the SELECT button until a check-mark ap- the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is pears next to the feature showing the system has been not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned.
Page 327: Media Center 730N/430/430N
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 to “Rear Park Assist System” in “Understanding The MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/ Features Of Your Vehicle” for system function and oper- RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED ating information. NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side of the unit’s faceplate.
Page 328: Media Center 130 (Sales Code Res)
326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC side of the radio faceplate. position to operate the radio.
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ will remain tuned to the new station until you make SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control another selection.
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the AM/FM Button mid-range tones.
Page 331: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. MP3 Audio Play The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by NOTE: pressing the pushbutton twice.
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 333: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 TIME Button Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Press this button to change the display from a large CD Play. playing time display to a small CD playing time display. Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files;...
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). •...
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files Playback of MP3 Files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the VBR bit rate.
Page 336: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which (SALES CODE RES+RSC) allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s side of the radio faceplate.
Page 337: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or another selection.
Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes (if equipped).
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 INFO Button Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUSIC TYPE Button 16-Digit Character Program Type Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Display mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button Foreign Language Language or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five Information Inform seconds will allow the program format type to be se-...
Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 SETUP Button 16-Digit Character Program Type Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between Display the following items: Sports Sports • Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow Talk Talk you to set the clock. Adjust the hours by turning the Top 40 Top 40 TUNE/SCROLL control knob.
Page 342: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL window. Select the button (1–6) you wish to lock onto this Buttons 1 - 6 station and press and release that button. If a button is These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you not selected within five seconds after pressing the SET/ commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM RND button, the station will continue to play but will not...
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 Inserting Compact Disc(s) CAUTION! (Continued) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into away and jam the player mechanism.
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. RW/FF Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or convertible or soft-top models (if equipped).
Page 345: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 • Maximum number of files: 255 Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file file recording media and formats are limited. When names and folder names is limited.
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of Specification quency (kHz) multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in 320, 256, 224, longer disc loading times.
Page 347: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 Playback of MP3 Files LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium on the disc.
Page 348: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) to return to elapsed time display. Press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when the Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode ignition is OFF).
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel- using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is come kit that contains general information, including selected. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and the how to setup your on-line listening account. For further Sirius ID number will display.
Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Reception Quality SEEK Buttons Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next following reasons: channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down.
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 additional three seconds will make the radio display the Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return type. to normal display). By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next RW/FF...
Page 352: Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - If Equipped
350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding When you are receiving a channel that you wish to button number will display. commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. Buttons 1 - 6 The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Page 353: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device plugged into the USB port, located in the center console Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external or glove compartment.
Page 354: Using This Feature
352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The audio device can be controlled using the radio Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to the vehicle’s iPod /USB/MP3 control system (iPod or buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod contents. external USB device may take a few minutes to connect), •...
Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 • A single press backward << RW or forward FF >> will mode. In Play mode, the following buttons on the radio faceplate may be used to control the iPod or external jump backward or forward respectively, for five USB device and display data: seconds.
Page 356: List Or Browse Mode
354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Press the SCAN button to use iPod /USB/MP3 de- List Or Browse Mode vice scan mode, which will play the first 10 seconds of During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described each track in the current list and then forward to the below, will bring up List mode.
Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 • During all List modes, the iPod displays all lists in • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the list on the top line and the first item in that list on bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backward the second line.
Page 358: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) CAUTION! Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the • Leaving the iPod or external USB device (or any Uconnect™ phone system. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons extreme heat or cold can alter the operation or To get into the BTSA mode, press either “AUX”...
Page 359: If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 2. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say HARMAN KARDON Logic7 HIGH Setup , then Select Audio Devices . PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE 3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the SURROUND (DSS) - IF EQUIPPED Uconnect™...
Page 360: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL system has higher SPL and a dramatic increase in dy- Surround (DSS). The Video Surround Mode will only be namic sound quality. The speakers are tuned for maxi- available for video media sources (DVDs, Video CDs, or mum efficiency and perfectly matched to the amplifier other video media supported by the radio).
Page 361: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ CD/HDD/AUX/VES, etc.). The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand control is different depending on which mode you are in.
Page 362: Cd Player
360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next wiping from center to edge. track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once 3.
Page 363: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in The air conditioning and heating system is designed to your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from make you comfortable in all types of weather. your radio.
Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The ATC system automatically maintains the interior 1. A/C Button comfort level desired by the driver and passenger. Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning (A/C) setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode.
Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 6. Right Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display 10. Auto Temperature Control Button This display shows the temperature setting for the right Controls airflow temperature, distribution, volume, and front seat occupant. the amount of air recirculation automatically. Press and release to select.
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Mode Control Button 2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the Press and release to select between Modes (Panel, Bi- system to maintain by adjusting the driver and front Level, Floor, Mix). Performing this function will cause the passenger temperature control buttons.
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 To provide you with maximum comfort in the Automatic the control clockwise and decreases when you move the mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will remain control counter-clockwise. on low until the engine warms up. The blower will The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by increase in speed and transition into Auto mode.
Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bi-Level Mode Defrost Mode Air comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor Air comes from the windshield and side window outlets and defrost outlets. demist outlets. Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side win- NOTE: In many temperature positions, the BI-LEVEL dow defrosting.
Page 369: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 outlets. If Economy mode is desired, press the A/C selected. Push the button a second time to turn off the button to turn off the A/C mode in the ATC display and Recirculation mode LED and allow outside air into the deactivate the A/C system.
Page 370 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL As the temperature gets colder, it may be necessary to Your air conditioning system is also equipped with an direct air onto the windshield. Adjust the temperature automatic recirculation system. When the system senses control and blower speed to maintain comfort. Higher a heavy load or high heat conditions, it may use partial blower speeds will reduce fogging.
Page 371: Operating Tips Chart
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 Operating Tips Chart...
Page 373 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ... . . 382 Starting Procedures ....375 ▫...
Page 374 372 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving Through Water ....394 Tire Safety Information ....408 ▫...
Page 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 ▫ Full Size Spare – If Equipped ... . 423 ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ... . . 436 ▫...
Page 376 374 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ....449 ▫ Towing Requirements ....452 ▫...
Page 377: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if do not leave Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat ON/RUN mode.
Page 378: Keyless Enter-N-Go
376 STARTING AND OPERATING automatically when the engine is running. If the engine CAUTION! (Continued) fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically in • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the is at idle speed.
Page 379: Normal Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 2. Insert the ENGINE START/STOP button into the Normal Starting ignition switch with the lettering facing up and readable. Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button 3. Press firmly on the center of the button to secure it into NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm position.
Page 380 378 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position. Keyless Enter-N-Go Functions – With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL 3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/ Position) STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle The Keyless Enter-N-Go feature operates similar to an...
Page 381: Extreme Cold Weather
STARTING AND OPERATING 379 • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time WARNING! (Continued) to return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get displays “IGNITION MODE OFF”). it started.
Page 382: After Starting
380 STARTING AND OPERATING and hold the brake pedal, push the accelerator pedal all CAUTION! the way to the floor and hold it, then press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The starter motor To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 sec- will engage automatically, run for 10 seconds, and then onds before trying again.
Page 383 STARTING AND OPERATING 381 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than is at idle speed.
Page 384: Key Ignition Park Interlock
382 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure Interlock (BTSI) system that holds the shift lever in the those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, PARK position unless the brakes are applied.
Page 385: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal (-/+), will manually select the transmission gear, and will condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few display the current gear in the instrument cluster as 4, 3, hundred miles (kilometers).
Page 386 384 STARTING AND OPERATING transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to WARNING! (Continued) move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added precau- • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK tion, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade.
Page 387 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
Page 388 386 STARTING AND OPERATING • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that CAUTION! it indicates the PARK position. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF will not move out of PARK.
Page 389 STARTING AND OPERATING 387 DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 390 388 STARTING AND OPERATING may be illuminated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle SPORT This mode alters the transmission’s automatic shift to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without schedule for sportier driving. Upshift speeds are in- damaging the transmission. creased to make full use of available engine power.
Page 391: Autostick
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- When to Use TOW Mode mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could curs, select TOW mode, using the rotary switch on the...
Page 392: Operation
390 STARTING AND OPERATING This system can also provide you with more control or the shift paddles), unless an engine lugging or over- during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, speed condition would result. It will remain in the mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situa- selected gear until another upshift or downshift is cho- tions.
Page 393 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 • You can start out in first or second gear. Tapping (+) (at WARNING! a stop) will allow starting in second gear. Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface.
Page 394: Selec-Track™ - If Equipped
392 STARTING AND OPERATING Selec-Track™ consists of the following positions: SELEC-TRACK™ — IF EQUIPPED • Sport – Dry weather, on-road calibration. Performance Description Selec-Track™ combines the capabilities of the vehicle based tuning that provides a rear wheel drive feel but control systems, along with driver input, to provide the with improved handling and acceleration over a two- best performance for all terrains.
Page 395: Active Dampening System
STARTING AND OPERATING 393 • Auto – Fully automatic full time four-wheel drive in the engine controls. When the suspension is in Firm operation can be used on and off road. Balances Mode, a green flag will light up in the cluster. Trailer traction with seamless steering feel to provide im- sway control is enabled in the ESC system.
Page 396: Driving Through Water
394 STARTING AND OPERATING • Full Firm (Available in TRACK mode) — Provides a Flowing/Rising Water full firm suspension for an aggressive track WARNING! experience. Do not drive on, or cross, a road or a path where DRIVING THROUGH WATER water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
Page 397 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 CAUTION! CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing water • Driving through standing water may cause dam- before driving through it. Never drive through age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- standing water that is deeper than the bottom of ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.
Page 398: Power Steering
396 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph steering capability if power assist is lost.
Page 399: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 397 The foot operated parking brake is located below the WARNING! lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully. To Continued operation with reduced power steering release the parking brake, press the park brake pedal a assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.
Page 400 398 STARTING AND OPERATING When the parking brake is applied with the ignition make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in parking brake should always be applied whenever the the instrument cluster will illuminate.
Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a or injury.
Page 402: Electronic Brake Control System
400 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes the Anti-Lock Brake The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the Assist System (BAS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
Page 403: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 401 Differential (BLD), functions similar to a limited-slip benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven ing pressure during the stopping sequence (do not axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than “pump”...
Page 404: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
402 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate tions and driving conditions, influence the chance of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle speed that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
Page 405 STARTING AND OPERATING 403 counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. En- Light” also flashes when the TCS is active. If the “ESC gine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash maintain the desired path. during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible.
Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in this “On” mode. This mode should be used for most driving situations. ESC should only be turned to “Partial Off” mode for specific reasons as noted below.
Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 Off” mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momen- “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- tarily pressing the “ESC OFF” switch. This may be done derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- while the vehicle is in motion. tion.
Page 408: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
406 STARTING AND OPERATING across an axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential. Trailer Sway Control (TSC) If one wheel on an axle is spinning faster than the other, TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate and allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel...
Page 409: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 407 speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- WARNING! rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected. If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 410: Tire Safety Information
408 STARTING AND OPERATING • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop Tire Markings when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation. The “ESC OFF Indicator Light”...
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 • Temporary spare tires are spares designed for tempo- NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. rary emergency use only. Temporary high pressure design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” compact spare tires have the letter “T”...
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 414: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
412 STARTING AND OPERATING Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall Tire Identification Number (TIN) tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 415: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 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 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 416: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
414 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard 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.
Page 417 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 Loading The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You the weight referenced here.
Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs [295 kg]). late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations 5.
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417...
Page 420: Tires - General Information
418 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 421: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to able steering response.
Page 422: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
420 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.
Page 423: Radial-Ply Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- Radial-Ply Tires tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire WARNING! dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle WARNING! poorly.
Page 424: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
422 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. pattern. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip- the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the...
Page 425: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 423 your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the WARNING! original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive more than Limited-Use Spare –...
Page 426: Tire Spinning
424 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the age or failure.
Page 427: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon various factors including but not limited to: • Driving style • Tire pressure • Distance driven WARNING! Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread.
Page 428: Replacement Tires
426 STARTING AND OPERATING It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for affect your vehicle’s handling.
Page 429: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 430: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
428 STARTING AND OPERATING aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off-Road type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to main- tain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals.
Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will cold tire pressure. Once the low tire pressure warning has decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on been illuminated, the tire pressure must be increased to cold inflation tire pressure.
Page 432 430 STARTING AND OPERATING be ON. In this situation, the Tire Pressure Monitoring CAUTION! (Continued) Telltale Light will turn OFF only after the tires have been • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap.
Page 433: Premium System
STARTING AND OPERATING 431 • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) consists of the nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain following components: correct tire pressure using an accurate tire gauge, even •...
Page 434 432 STARTING AND OPERATING “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- and inflate the low tire(s) that is “flashing” on the graphic derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- display to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure. tion. The system will automatically update, the graphic dis- play of the pressure value(s) will stop “flashing,”...
Page 435 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units message will not be present, and a pressure value will be in PSI, kPa, or BAR. displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by any of the following: 1.
Page 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message is then followed by a the EVIC will display a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM mes- graphic display, with pressure values still shown. This sage for three seconds and then display dashes (- -) in indicates the pressure values are still being received from place of the pressure value.
Page 437: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and 6.4L Engine RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the The 6.4L engine is designed to meet all following conditions: emissions regulations and provide excel- •...
Page 438: Reformulated Gasoline
436 STARTING AND OPERATING necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions. and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer recom- Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in mends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC speci- your vehicle.
Page 439: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 437 • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- engine controller memory ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
Page 440: Materials Added To Fuel
438 STARTING AND OPERATING can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the Fuel System Cautions United States. MMT is prohibited in Federal and Califor- CAUTION! nia reformulated gasoline. Materials Added To Fuel Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s All gasoline sold in the United States is required to performance: contain effective detergent additives.
Page 441: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being WARNING! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Most of these products contain high concentra- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon tions of methanol.
Page 442: Adding Fuel
440 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located under WARNING! (Continued) the headlamp switch). • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- mal conditions repaired promptly.
Page 443 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impu- rities into the fuel system. Also, a poorly fitting aftermarket cap can cause the “Malfunction Indi- cator Light (MIL)”...
Page 444 442 STARTING AND OPERATING • Tighten the gas cap about one-quarter turn until you WARNING! hear one click. This is an indication that the cap is • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near properly tightened. the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the •...
Page 445: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 443 in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the problem continues, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-...
Page 446 444 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) springs, tires, or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle components, sometimes specified by purchasers for in- including driver, passengers, vehicle, options, trailer creased durability, does not necessarily increase the ve- tongue weight, and cargo.
Page 447 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo until the specified weight limitations are met. Store the loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight heavier items down low and be sure that the weight is values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a distributed equally.
Page 448: Trailer Towing
446 STARTING AND OPERATING TRAILER TOWING Common Towing Definitions In this section you will find safety tips and information The following trailer towing related definitions will assist on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do you in understanding the following information: with your vehicle.
Page 449 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Tongue Weight (TW) The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the and trailer when weighed in combination. hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load.
Page 450 448 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 for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to system may reduce handling, stability, braking the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s).
Page 451: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The following chart provides the industry standard for Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Standards tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Page 452: Starting And Operating
450 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ GCWR (Gross Combined Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Max. Trailer Tongue Transmission Wt. Rating) Trailer Wt.) Wt.
Page 453: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
Page 454: Towing Requirements
452 STARTING AND OPERATING 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, trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph must be considered as part of the total load on your (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
Page 455 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a and will not shift during travel. When trailering grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts the tow vehicle.
Page 456 454 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Tires Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes − Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe − Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
Page 457 STARTING AND OPERATING 455 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) distance. When towing you should allow for addi- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle should be of adequate capacity.
Page 458 456 STARTING AND OPERATING − When using the speed control, if you experience speed Automatic Transmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, use you can get back to cruising speed.
Page 459: Recreational Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Recreational towing is not allowed. CAUTION! Towing this vehicle with any of its wheels on the ground can cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
Page 461: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ... . . 462 Hazard Warning Flashers ....460 ▫...
Page 462: Hazard Warning Flashers
460 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 switch bank just above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 463: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 461 to high. This allows the heater core to act as a WARNING! supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system. You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 464: Jump-Starting
462 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack WARNING! follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) if the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” is illuminated. Vehicle CAUTION! handling and braking may be reduced.
Page 465 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 463 WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact.
Page 466: Jump-Starting Procedure
464 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive CAUTION! (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to remove it. Failure to follow these procedures could result in 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the or the discharged vehicle.
Page 467 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 465 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper WARNING! cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable discharged battery.
Page 468: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
466 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! • Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 469: Shift Lever Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 467 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: 1. Firmly apply the parking brake. 2.
Page 470: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
468 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 9. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover and install the rubber liner into the cupholder. TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE The manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. CAUTION! •...
Page 471 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... 479 Engine Compartment — 6.4L ... . . 471 ▫...
Page 472 470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Brake System ..... . . 494 ▫ Halogen Headlamps – If Equipped ..512 ▫...
Page 473: Engine Compartment - 6.4L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 474: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
472 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 the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
Page 475: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II problem continues, the message will appear the next time system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the vehicle is started.
Page 476: Replacement Parts
474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced a.
Page 477: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES attempting any procedure yourself. The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control vehicle.
Page 478: Engine Oil
476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a CAUTION! (Continued) fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids engine after it has sat overnight. that protect the performance and durability of Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance...
Page 479 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-10725 CAUTION! (Continued) and are approved to MB 229.3 or MB 229.5 (will be listed • Operating the engine with the oil levels below the on the back label of the oil container). safe zone, or operating with oil levels that exceed The manufacturer recommends the use of a full synthetic the top of the safe zone may cause engine damage.
Page 480 478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended Identification Symbol engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on This symbol means that the oil has engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- been certified by the American ment”...
Page 481: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Engine Air Cleaner Filter Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, maintenance intervals.
Page 482: Maintenance-Free Battery
480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. • When temperatures are below the freezing point, You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- tenance required. electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery CAUTION! could rupture or explode and cause personal in-...
Page 483: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance WARNING! (Continued) test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this • Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your time. skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive.
Page 484: Body Lubrication
482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning tioning system.
Page 485: Windshield Wiper Blades
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 When performing other underhood services, the hood Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with cleaned and lubricated.
Page 486 484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The rear wiper arm cannot be raised fully Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation NOTE: upward unless the pivot cap is raised first. 1. Lift the pivot cap on the rear wiper arm upward, this will allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the 2.
Page 487: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 5. Lower the wiper blade and snap the pivot cap into place. Adding Washer Fluid On vehicles equipped with a Electronic Vehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC), the low washer fluid level will be indicated. When the sensor detects a low fluid level, the windshield will light on the vehicle graphic outline and the “Washer Fluid Low”...
Page 488: Exhaust System
486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- exceeds the temperature range of your climate.
Page 489 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 CAUTION! CAUTION! The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effective- vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In ness of the catalyst as an emissions control device the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- and may seriously reduce engine performance and...
Page 490 488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in materials that can burn.
Page 491: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 Cooling System rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of WARNING! the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden •...
Page 492: Maintaining Your Vehicle
490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals.
Page 493 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR CAUTION! (Continued) Antifreeze/ Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula • This vehicle has not been designed for use with HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or Propylene Glycol based engine coolant (anti- equivalent.
Page 494 492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will WARNING! decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on will require more frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) changes. the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- caution.
Page 495 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol based satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it a month.
Page 496: Brake System
494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the • Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the condenser clean.
Page 497 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 pads wear. Brake fluid level should be checked when WARNING! (Continued) pads are replaced. If the brake fluid level is abnormally • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or low, check system for leaks. moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts”...
Page 498: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to WARNING! (Continued) 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m). • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could CAUTION! be damaged, causing partial or complete brake Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage...
Page 499: Transfer Case
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 Adding Fluid CAUTION! Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the hole, when the vehicle is in a level position. Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage then and cause them to leak. Drain First remove fill plug, then remove drain plug.
Page 500: Automatic Transmission
498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission CAUTION! Selection Of Lubricant Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter mance.
Page 501: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- require adjustment under normal operating condi- nents. Such damage is not covered by the New tions.
Page 502 500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The following maintenance recommendations will enable Washing you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- resistance built into your vehicle. hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or a mild What Causes Corrosion? car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of...
Page 503 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, CAUTION! touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials considered the responsibility of the owner. such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will •...
Page 504 502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Wheel And Wheel Trim Care Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly ner: with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
Page 505 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 503 Interior Care taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, upholstery and carpeting. solvents, detergents, or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery.
Page 506: Fuses
504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR Total Clean, a towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove directly on the mirror.
Page 507 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Trailer Tow Pink 25 Amp Driver Door Node Natural 25 Amp Passenger Door Natural Node 40 Amp Antilock Brakes Green Pump/Stability Control System 30 Amp Antilock Brakes Totally Integrated Power Module Pink Valve/Stability Control System...
Page 508 506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Headlamp Wash 20 Amp Powertrain Control Pink Relay Contact Blue Module/Powertrain Control Module 30 Amp Drive Train Control Transmission Range Pink Module 60 Amp Radiator Fan Motor 30 Amp...
Page 509 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Electronic Limit 15 Amp Video/Universal Yellow Slip Differential/ Blue Garage Door Air Suspension Opener 20 Amp Liftgate/Headrest 10 Amp Heating, Ventilation Yellow &...
Page 510 508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Power Seat 20 Amp Automatic Shut- Yellow Module(s)/ Yellow down 3 Adaptive Cruise 10 Amp Horns (Low/High) Control/Audio – Right Telematics/Daytime 10 Amp Horns (Low/High) Running Lights –...
Page 511 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Ignition Switch/ 10 Amp Powertrain Wireless Control Controller/ Module/Keyless Transmission Con- Entry Module troller 15 Amp Powertrain 10 Amp Park Assist Blue Controller/ Module/Climate Transmission Con-...
Page 512: Vehicle Storage
510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description CAUTION! (Continued) Fuse Fuse • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to 25 Amp All Door Lock use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. Natural &Unlock The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system over- CAUTION! load.
Page 513: Replacement Bulbs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of Exterior Lights Bulb Type service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the Backup Lamps......3157K air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes Front Park/Turn Lamp.
Page 514: Bulb Replacement
512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- BULB REPLACEMENT charge (HID) headlamps, when the headlamps are High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) – If turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This dimin- Equipped ishes and becomes more white after approximately The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
Page 515: Front Turn Signal
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Page 516: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps
514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Firmly and evenly push the bulb straight into the lamp CAUTION! housing until both tabs snap firmly into place and are • Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil fully engaged. contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If 7.
Page 517: Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 6. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the lamp assembly. Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower trim from the liftgate. 3.
Page 518: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 9. Disconnect the two trim panel lights. 13. Reverse process to reinstall the liftgate trim. Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The center high-mounted stop lamp is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer for replacement. Rear Liftgate Tail Lamps 10.
Page 519: Rear License Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 Rear License Lamp 3. Replace bulb. 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the 4. Reinstall lens. snap tab to remove the license lamp lens. 2. Pull bulb from socket. FLUID CAPACITIES U.S.
Page 520: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operat- ing conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-10725 and are approved to MB 229.3 or MB 229.5.
Page 521: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Transfer Case MOPAR NV146 Transfer Case Fluid or equivalent. Usage of other fluid/ lubricants is NOT recommended. Axle Differential (Front-Rear) MOPAR Synthetic Gear &...
Page 523 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..523 Maintenance Schedules ....522...
Page 524 522 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES NOTE: • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this manual must be done at the times or mileages specified time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best oil if it has been 6 months since your last oil change vehicle performance and reliability.
Page 525 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 523 • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- master cylinder, and power steering and add as formation. needed. • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct At Each Stop For Fuel operation.
Page 526 524 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
Page 527 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 525 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
Page 528 526 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance 36 Months Maintenance 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 529 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 527 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or Schedule 54 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
Page 530 528 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or Schedule 66 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 531 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 529 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or Schedule 78 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
Page 532 530 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. filter.
Page 533 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 531 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
Page 534 532 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. filter.
Page 535 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 533 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or Schedule 126 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 536 534 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. filter.
Page 537 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 535 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or Schedule 150 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the ❏...
Page 538 536 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 mechanic.
Page 539: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle ......539 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 540 538 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 545 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......545 ▫...
Page 541: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 539 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 542: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
540 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center solved with this process. P.O.
Page 543: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 541 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 544: Warranty Information
542 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 545: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 543 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans- investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to campaign.
Page 546 544 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Owner’s Manuals LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, and/or components is written in These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, assistance of service and engineering specialists to and charts.
Page 547 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 545 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 548 546 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 549 INDEX...
Page 550 548 INDEX Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 201 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ....400 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..491 Anti-Lock Warning Light .
Page 551 INDEX 549 Auxiliary Power Outlet ....258 Bulbs, Light ......99 B-Pillar Location .
Page 552 550 INDEX Certification Label ..... . . 443 Compass Variance ..... . . 315 Chart, Tire Sizing .
Page 553 INDEX 551 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..490,517 Driving Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....201 Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Cupholders ......264 Standing Water .
Page 554 552 INDEX Jump Starting ..... . . 462 Starting ......375 Tow Hooks .
Page 555 INDEX 553 Hazard Warning ..... 460 Additives ......438 Turn Signal .
Page 556 554 INDEX Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ... 241 Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ... . . 111 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ... . 440,443,472 Hazard Gasoline (Fuel) .
Page 557 INDEX 555 Key ......12,14 Key, Programming ......18 Ignition Key Removal .
Page 558 556 INDEX Light Bulbs ......99 Headlights On With Wipers ... . . 180 Lights .
Page 559 INDEX 557 Traction Control ..... 407 Manual, Service ......543 Turn Signal .
Page 560 558 INDEX MTBE/ETBE ......436 Identification Logo ....478 Multi-Function Control Lever .
Page 561 INDEX 559 Personal Settings ......317 Pretensioners Pets ........94 Seat Belts .
Page 562 560 INDEX Reclining Front Seats ..... 161 Roll Over Warning ......4 Recorder, Event Data .
Page 563 INDEX 561 Maintenance ......504 Sentry Key Programming ....18 Pretensioners .
Page 564 562 INDEX Speed Control (Cruise Control) ... 198,201 Storing Your Vehicle ..... . 510 Speedometer .
Page 565 INDEX 563 Tires ......99,418,545 Tow Hooks, Emergency ....466 Air Pressure .
Page 566 564 INDEX Trailer Weight ......450 Universal Transmitter ..... 241 Transfer Case .
Page 567 INDEX 565 Washers, Windshield ....189,485 Power ......40 Washing Vehicle .
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Page 571 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 only frequency signals.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 2012 Owner's Manual

Introduction 1

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 141

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 189

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 241

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

Quick Links

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