Page 1 Grand Cherokee 2 0 1 6 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle.
Page 3: Introduction 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. . . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..8 ROLLOVER WARNING ....5 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis- vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman- sion, and transfer case shifting.
Page 7: Rollover Warning
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result dealer knows your Jeep® vehicle best, has factory-trained in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about injury.
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION two million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire.
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Page 10: Vehicle Identification Number
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS vehicle. Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identification number and optional equipment. This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle.
Page 11: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Rearming Of The System ....20 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .14 ▫...
Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ..26 DOOR LOCKS ......32 ▫...
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Seat Belt Systems ..... .53 ▫ Transporting Passengers ....110 ▫...
Page 16: A Word About Your Keys
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS NOTE: In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system have a low or dead battery.
Page 17: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 The emergency key is also for locking the glove box. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet park- ing. To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 18: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key WARNING! into the lock cylinders with either side up. • Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis- Ignition Or Accessory On Message sion into PARK, apply the parking brake, turn the When opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in engine OFF, remove the key fob from the ignition ACC or ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to...
Page 19: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 General Information WARNING! (Continued) The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and...
Page 20: Sentry Key
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SENTRY KEY During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor- seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
Page 21: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 CAUTION! CAUTION! • Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems. lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting tended.
Page 22: Customer Key Programming
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Customer Key Programming VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors performed at an authorized dealer. for unauthorized entry and the Keyless Enter-N-Go START/STOP button for unauthorized operation.
Page 23: To Arm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 To Arm The System same exterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm: further information). 1. Make sure the vehicles ignition is cycled to the “OFF” •...
Page 24: Security System Manual Override
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF • When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior position. power door lock switches will not unlock the doors. • For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your push the Keyless Enter-N-Go START/STOP button vehicle.
Page 25: Tamper Alert
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Tamper Alert NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three times and the tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the exterior lights will blink three times when you disarm the “Dome ON”...
Page 26: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate disables the system from responding to all RKE transmit- Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE ter buttons for all RKE transmitters.
Page 27: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Flash Lamps With Lock To Lock The Doors And Liftgate This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors and liftgate.
Page 28: Using The Panic Alarm
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the Using The Panic Alarm vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and hold Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one by the system.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • Used batteries are harmful to the environment. You can dispose of them either in the correct containers as specified by law or by taking them to a Dealership, which will deal with their disposal. •...
Page 30: General Information
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it by the party responsible for compliance could void the with rubbing alcohol.
Page 31: How To Use Remote Start
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 How To Use Remote Start WARNING! All of the following conditions must be met before the • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or engine will remote start: confined area.
Page 32: To Enter Remote Start Mode
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Remote Start Cancelled — Hood Open • If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds. • Remote Start Cancelled — Fuel Low •...
Page 33: To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 NOTE: To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system Comfort Systems — If Equipped will disable the one time push of the REMOTE START When Remote Start is activated, Auto-Comfort will work button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote anytime the temperature conditions are correct.
Page 34: General Information
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information DOOR LOCKS The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio The power door locks can be manually locked from Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: inside the vehicle by using the door lock knob. To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door trim This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and panel downward.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of a collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis- sion into PARK, apply the parking brake, turn the engine OFF, remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
Page 36: Power Door Locks
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 37: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 If a rear door is locked, it cannot be opened from inside Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear the vehicle without first unlocking the door. The door Doors may be unlocked manually by raising the lock knob. To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with Automatic Door Locks —...
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child-Protection Door Lock Location Child-Protection Door Lock Function WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
Page 39: Keyless Enter-N-Go
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 • If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry and no door NOTE: For emergency exit from the rear seats when the Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, manually is opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll and if equipped will arm the security alarm.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Passenger Side: With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automati- cally.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and electronic liftgate release.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Liftgate With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, push the passive entry lock button located to the right of electronic liftgate release. NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”...
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 NOTE: The key must be within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the handle being used to lock the vehicle. Do NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking Push The Door Handle Button To Lock Do NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle button.
Page 44: General Information
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: General Information • After pushing the door handle button, you must wait The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle.
Page 45: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 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 and rear door windows.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE down automatically. To cancel the “Auto-Down” move- WARNING! ment, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not let children play with power windows.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — Driver And Front Passenger Door Only Lift the window switch fully upward to the second detent, release, and the window will go up automatically. To stop the window from going all the way up during the “Auto Up”...
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the window runs into any obstacle during Resetting The Auto Up Feature “Auto Up,” it will reverse direction and then go back Should the “Auto Up” feature stop working, the window down.
Page 49: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, then open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun- roof opening to minimize the buffeting.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in Uconnect Settings, all doors will unlock when you push the electronic liftgate release. If Unlock Driver Door 1st Press is programmed in Uconnect Settings, only the liftgate will unlock when you push the electronic liftgate release.
Page 51: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 The power liftgate may also be opened or closed by WARNING! pushing the LIFTGATE button located on the front overhead console. If the liftgate is fully open, the liftgate Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous can be closed by pushing the LIFTGATE button located exhaust gases into your vehicle.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: NOTE: • The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the • In the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open (0 km/h).
Page 53: Occupant Restraint Systems
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 • If the electronic liftgate release is pushed while the WARNING! (Continued) power liftgate is closing, the liftgate will reverse to the • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, full open position.
Page 54: Important Safety Precautions
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Important Safety Precautions restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. Older chil- dren who do not use child restraints or belt- Please pay close attention to the information in this positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled section.
Page 55: Seat Belt Systems
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space Seat Belt Systems between occupants and the door and occupants could Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even be injured. on short trips.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE their seat belts. The Belt Alert feature is active when- BeltAlert Warning Sequence ever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when the position. vehicle is moving above a specified vehicle speed range Initial Indication and the driver or outboard front seat passenger is un-...
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Change Of Status NOTE: If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with out- If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if board front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled the equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until unbuckles their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling,...
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat severe injuries in a collision.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of • A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you injury in a collision. The seat belt forces won’t be at properly.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be re- placed immediately.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle Positioning The Lap Belt 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low 5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and across your hips, below your abdomen. To remove chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfort- slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder able and not resting on your neck.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract to its The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of stowed position.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing or squeezing the release but- ton.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belts And Pregnant Women WARNING! • ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically required in order to properly fit the original seat belt system. DO NOT USE the Seat Belt Extender if, when worn, the distance between the front edge of the Seat Belt Extender buckle and the center of the occupant’s body is LESS than 6 inches.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- and across the strong bones of the hips. Place the straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten- shoulder belt across the chest and away from the neck.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Restraints” section of this manual. The table below If the passenger seating position is equipped with an defines the type of feature for each seating position. ALR and is being used for normal usage, only pull the seat belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the ALR.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking an air bag.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work WARNING! (Continued) The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines • Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 WARNING! • All occupants, including the driver, should not operate 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 a collision.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE US LLC dealer must reset the AHRs on the driver’s and WARNING! (Continued) front passenger’s seat before driving. Personally attempt- as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Re- ing to reset the AHRs may result in damage to the AHRs straint during sudden stops.
Page 71: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Supplemental Knee Air Bags WARNING! • Supplemental Side Air Bags Deployed AHRs are not able to best protect you in all • Front and Side Impact Sensors types of collisions. Have deployed AHRs reset by an authorized dealer immediately.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Advanced Front Air Bag Features WARNING! The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • No objects should be placed over or near the air driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel, output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as because any such objects could cause harm if the...
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Air Bag Operation Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli- sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi- away from an inflating air bag.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Knee Impact Bolsters Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver driver and front passenger, and position the front occu- Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the pants for improved interaction with the Advanced Front steering column.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the out- board side of the seatback’s trim cover. The inflating SAB deploys through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The SAB moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure occupants if they are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the SAB inflates.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 2. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABICs may help reduce the risk of head or other injuries (SABICs): Located above the side windows. The trim to front and rear seat outboard occupants in certain side covering the SABICs is labeled “SRS AIRBAG”...
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to WARNING! activate in certain side impacts and certain rollover • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right events. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”) de- termines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains a particular side impact or rollover event is appropriate,...
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Seat belts (and child restraints where appropriate) are WARNING! (Continued) necessary for your protection in all collisions. They also • Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead to help keep you in position, away from inflating Side Air more severe injuries in a collision.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE deploys the left Side Air Bags only and a right side The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all rollover events. impact deploys the right Side Air Bags only. The rollover sensing-system determines if a rollover event may be in progress and whether deployment is The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all side collisions, appropriate.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on or all of the following may occur: your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- structions for cleaning.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an Enhanced Accident Response System Reset authorized dealer immediately. Procedure In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event, the ignition switch must be In the event of an impact, if the communication network changed from ignition START or ON/RUN to ignition...
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 the OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance system is not on and the air bags will not inflate. free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Warning Light has come on and a fault has been detected. WARNING! If the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving have an Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- authorized dealer service the vehicle immediately.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Event Data Recorder (EDR) WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in add aftermarket side steps or running boards.
Page 86: Child Restraints
84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE These data can help provide a better understanding of Child Restraints the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times, including babies and children. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs;...
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • For additional information, refer great that you could not hold the child, no matter www.seatcheck.org or call 1-866-732-8243. how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the height or weight limits of their child...
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they an air bag.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! (Continued) as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height directions exactly when installing an infant or allowed by the child seat. child restraint.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Children Too Large For Booster Seats 5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor...
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- (LATCH) Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until weight + weight of the child the combined weight of the child and the restraint) for using the LATCH child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Can two child restraints be at- Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with tached using a common lower two or more child restraints. If the center LATCH anchorage? position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to in-...
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Locating LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating Tether Anchorages There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. To access them, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages.
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 rear-facing child restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage.
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Center Arm Rest Tether For rear-facing child restraints secured in the center seat position with the vehicle seat belts, the rear center seat position has an armrest tether that secures the arm rest in the upward position.
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 belt, following the instructions below. See the section “Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt” to check what type of seat belt each seating position has. 1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt: top tether anchorage. See the section “Installing Child When using the LATCH attaching system to install a Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage”...
Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat WARNING! Belt • Improper installation of a child restraint to the The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor straint.
Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to...
Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) out of the retractor.
Page 107 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by WARNING! (Continued) pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt tether strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether path.
Page 108 106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available.
Page 109 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint. 4. For the center seating position, route the tether strap over the seatback and headrest then attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
Page 110 108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • The top tether anchorages are not visible until the gap panel is folded down. Do not use the visible cargo tie down hooks, located on the floor behind the seats, to attach a child restraint tether anchor. •...
Page 111: Transporting Pets
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 Transporting Pets While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly be detrimental and should be avoided.
Page 112: Safety Tips
110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its WARNING! first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This • Do not leave children or animals inside parked should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
Page 113: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 Exhaust Gas WARNING! (Continued) • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the WARNING! engine running, adjust your heating or cooling Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
Page 114: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as Vehicle soon as possible. This light will illuminate with a single chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning Seat Belts Light has been detected, it will stay on until the fault Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for...
Page 115 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 113 unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they WARNING! (Continued) cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways. pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
Page 116: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
114 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for proper closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ...133 MIRRORS ......123 ▫...
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS ......144 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED ..162 ▫...
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 ▫ Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights ▫ Lane Change Assist ....178 Only.......172 ▫...
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Activate/Deactivate....196 HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED ......187 ▫...
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 ▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control ▫ ParkSense Display .....225 Mode ......215 ▫...
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions ..245 ▫ Security ......259 ▫...
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 ▫ Ignition Off Operation ....264 ▫ Pinch Protect Feature ....269 ▫...
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Cargo Storage Bins ....281 ▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ... . .286 ▫...
Page 125: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature is dis- abled when the vehicle is in reverse gear to improve rear view viewing. The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature can be turned On or Off through the touchscreen. •...
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 ASSIST Call WARNING! The ASSIST Button is used to automatically connect you ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the to any one of the following support centers: road. Some Uconnect Access services, including 9-1-1 •...
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In case the 9-1-1 Call button is pushed in error, 4. You should be able to speak with the 9-1-1 operator there will be a 10 second delay before the 9-1-1 Call through the vehicle audio system to determine if system initiates a call to a 9-1-1 operator.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 NOTE: WARNING! • Your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized • If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger (e.g., by the subscriber. fire or smoke is visible, dangerous road conditions •...
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • The 9-1-1 Call system is embedded into the vehi- • Modifications to any part of the 9-1-1 Call system cle’s electrical system. Do not add aftermarket could cause the air bag system to fail when you electrical equipment to the vehicle’s electrical sys- need it.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • The Device Screen will display the following message Even if the 9-1-1 Call system is fully functional, factors “Vehicle device requires service. Please contact your beyond FCA US LLC’s control may prevent or stop the dealer.”...
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Operator error by the 9-1-1 operator. • Never place anything on or near the vehicle’s 1X (voice/data) or 3G (data) and GPS antennas. You could • 1X (voice/data) or 3G (data) network congestion. prevent 1X (voice/data) or 3G (data) and GPS signal •...
Page 133: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror.
Page 134: Power Folding Outside Mirrors - If Equipped
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped If equipped with power folding mirrors, they can be electrically folded rearward and unfolded into the drive position. The switch for the power folding mirrors is located between the power mirror switches L (left) and R (right).
Page 135: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors - If
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 you want to adjust. Using the mirror control switch, push Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver the mirror to move.
Page 136: Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) - If Equipped
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Seat Only) — If Equipped To access an illuminated vanity mirror, flip down one of Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror the visors.
Page 137: Sun Visor "Slide-On-Rod" Feature - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for addi- tional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to block out the sun. 1. Fold down the sun visor. 2.
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft (3.8 m). The zone your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually length starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle approximately 10 ft (3 m) beyond the rear bumper of the...
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Sensor Location Warning Light Location The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an see if an alert is necessary.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative speed less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate.
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtaking/Passing Stationary Objects The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in berms, etc.
Page 143: Rear Cross Path (Rcp)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 WARNING! (Continued) system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 145: Modes Of Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Modes Of Operation turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime Three selectable modes of operation are available in the will also be sounded.
Page 146: General Information
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The BSM system will store the current operating SEATS mode when the vehicle is shut off. Each time the vehicle Seats are part of the Occupant Restraint System of the is started the previously stored mode will be recalled and vehicle.
Page 147: Power Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 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 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release when the desired position has been reached. the switch when the desired position is reached. Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down.
Page 149: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
Page 150: Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment - Recline
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 151: Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Equipped To fold the seatback to the flat load-floor position, lift the recline lever and push the seatback forward. To return to the seating position, raise the seatback and lock it into place. Recline Lever WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the...
Page 152: Heated Seats - If Equipped
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the Do not place any article under a power seat or seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and the seat controls.
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 You can choose from HI, LO or OFF heat settings. The WARNING! indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin use.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin two to five minutes. because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, •...
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped You can choose from HI, LO or OFF heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in On some models, the two rear outboard seats may be use.
Page 156: Front Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped WARNING! Located in the seat cushion and seat back are fans that • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin draw the air from the passenger compartment and move because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, air through fine perforations in the seat cover to help spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-...
Page 157: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 NOTE: The engine must be running for the ventilated WARNING! seats to operate. Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- On models that are equipped with remote start, the erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- ventilated seats can be programmed to come on during a pying a seat.
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to reduce the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is design to reduce the risk of injury to the driver or front passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 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 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • 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 are Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 161: 60/40 Split Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 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 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and NOTE: positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to • Do not fold the 60% rear seat down with the left fold down easily.
Page 163: Reclining Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stabil- ity for child seats and/or passengers. An improp- erly latched seat could cause serious injury.
Page 164: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows the driver to store up to two different memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch. Each memory profile contains desired position settings for the driver seat, side mirrors, and power tilt and telescopic steering column (if equipped) and a set of desired radio station presets.
Page 165: Programming The Memory Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 • The (1) and (2) buttons which are used to recall either Programming The Memory Feature of two pre-programmed memory profiles. NOTE: To create a new memory profile, perform the following: 1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine).
Page 166: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To program your RKE transmitters, perform the follow- ing: • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a 1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the OFF position. memory profile.
Page 167: Memory Position Recall
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 NOTE: Your RKE transmitters can be unlinked to your Driver Two Memory Position Recall memory settings by pushing the SET (S) button, and • To recall the memory setting for driver two using the within 10 seconds, followed by pushing the UNLOCK memory switch, push MEMORY button number 2 on button on the RKE transmitter.
Page 168: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the Easy Entry/Exit Seat driver seat position is less than 0.9 of an inch (22.7 mm) This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to forward of the rear stop.
Page 169: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left and lift the hood. To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door.
Page 170: Lights
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS CAUTION! Headlight Switch To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to The headlight switch is located on the left side of the close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center instrument panel, next to the steering wheel.
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 NOTE: • Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and fog light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass lights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore differ- ent lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
Page 172: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Headlights — If Equipped through the Uconnect system screen. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for This system automatically turns the headlights on or off further information. according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch to the A (AUTO) position.
Page 173: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 detects vehicle specific light and automatically switches Sensitivity Control (not recommended), toggle high- from high beams to low beams until the approaching beam lever 6 full on/off cycles within 10 seconds of vehicle is out of view. ignition ON.
Page 174: Automatic Headlight Leveling - Hid Headlights
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Headlight Delay • If a turn signal is activated, the DRL lamp on the same To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a headlight delay that will leave the headlights on for side of the vehicle will turn off for the duration of the approximately up to 90 seconds.
Page 175: Parking Lights And Panel Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Parking Lights And Panel Lights To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. To turn off the parking lights, rotate the headlight switch back to the O (Off) position. Fog Lights —...
Page 176: Interior Lights
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lights to its farthest position up until you hear a click. This feature is termed the “Parade” mode and is useful when Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front headlights are required during the day.
Page 177: Lights-On Reminder
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Lights-On Reminder Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on The front map/reading lights are mounted in the over- after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when head console.
Page 178: Courtesy Lights
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE second time. The lights will also turn on when the Courtesy Lights UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) is The courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the top pushed. corner of the lens.
Page 179: Ambient Light - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Ambient Light — If Equipped 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.
Page 180: Turn Signals
178 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 181: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wiper Operation The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent multifunction lever on the left side of the steering col- positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low umn.
Page 182: Intermittent Wiper System
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the “park” position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off, and the blades cannot return to the “park” position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.
Page 183: Mist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting, the If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles the off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the cycles, then turn off.
Page 184: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the This feature senses moisture on the windshield and windshield.
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 • Low Ambient Temperature — When the ignition is NOTE: first turned ON, the Rain Sensing system will not • The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed wiper switch is in the low or high-speed position.
Page 186: Headlight Washers - If Equipped
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HEADLIGHT WASHERS — IF EQUIPPED TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN The multifunction lever operates the headlight washers This feature allows you to tilt the steering column when the ignition switch is in the ON position and the upward or downward.
Page 187: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the — IF EQUIPPED steering wheel upward or downward as desired. To This feature allows you to tilt the steering column lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering upward or downward.
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel to return the tilt/telescopic steering column to pre- programmed positions.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps On models that are equipped with remote start, the warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on wheel has only one temperature setting.
Page 190: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material. This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —...
Page 191: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on the same time.
Page 192: To Deactivate
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “Under- A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL standing Your Instrument Panel” for more information. button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with-...
Page 193: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released, then continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Page 194: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on EQUIPPED moderate hills is normal. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so on highways and major roadways.
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 • If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC will You can change the mode by using the Cruise Control apply limited braking or acceleration (not to exceed buttons. The two control modes function differently. the original set speed) automatically to maintain a Always confirm which mode is selected.
Page 196: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • The ACC system: brakes must be applied manually. An audible • Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, chime will sound when the brakes are released. You should switch off the ACC system: and stationary objects (e.g., a stopped vehicle in a •...
Page 197: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 NOTE: Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning System. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) You can only engage ACC if the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h).
Page 198: To Activate/Deactivate
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you apply the brakes. • When the parking brake is set. • When the automatic transmission is in PARK, RE- VERSE or NEUTRAL. • When the Vehicle speed is outside of the speed range. •...
Page 199: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 WARNING! (Continued) 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 SET + button or the SET - button and release.
Page 200: To Cancel
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The shift lever/gear selector is removed from the Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do not, the vehicle may continue to accelerate beyond the set Drive position. speed. If this occurs: •...
Page 201: To Resume
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 • The ignition is turned OFF. WARNING! • You switch to Four-Wheel Drive Low. The Resume function should only be used if traffic To Resume and road conditions permit. Resuming a set speed that is too high or too low for prevailing traffic and If there is a set speed in memory push the RES (resume) road conditions could cause the vehicle to accelerate...
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h): continue to increase in 10 km/h increments until the button is released.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will • When you use the SET - button to decelerate, if the continue to decrease in 5 mph decrements until the engine’s braking power does not slow the vehicle button is released.
Page 204: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
202 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 four bars (longest), three bars (long), two bars (medium) and one bar (short). Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Distance Setting 3 Bars (Long) Distance Setting 2 Bars (Medium)
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To decrease the distance setting, push the Distance Set- ting — Decrease button and release. Each time the button is pushed, the distance setting decreases by one bar (shorter). If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the set speed.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on ACC Activation). The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how- ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if necessary. NOTE: The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC system applies the brakes.
Page 208: Overtake Aid
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtake Aid A cancel message will display on the DID and produce a warning chime. Driver intervention will be required at When driving with ACC engaged and following a ve- this moment. hicle, the system will provide an additional acceleration up to the ACC set speed to assist in passing the vehicle.
Page 209: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu Push the SET + or the SET- button (located on the steering wheel) and the following will display in the DID: The DID displays the current ACC system settings. The DID is located in the center of the instrument cluster.
Page 210: Display Warnings And Maintenance
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Display Warnings And Maintenance vehicle has left these areas. Under rare conditions, when the radar is not tracking any vehicles or objects in its path “Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” this warning may temporarily occur.
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 • Do not remove any screws from the sensor. Doing so NOTE: could cause an ACC system malfunction or failure and • If the “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar require a sensor realignment. Sensor”...
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE obstructions, such as mud, dirt, or ice on windshield and When the condition that created limited functionality is fog on the inside of glass. In these cases, the DID will no longer present, the system will return to full function- display “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front ality.
Page 213: Precautions While Driving With Acc
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 Precautions While Driving With ACC In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection issues. In these cases, ACC may brake late or unexpect- edly. The driver needs to stay alert and may need to intervene.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the vehicle is out of the curve the system will resume Using ACC On Hills your original Set Speed. This is a part of normal ACC When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in system functionality.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 Lane Changing ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it’s too late for the ACC system to take action.
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Narrow Vehicles Stationary Objects And Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they vehicles.
Page 217: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 General Information Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control Mode This vehicle has systems that operate on radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, a Normal Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control mode is available Standards RSS- GEN/210/220/310.
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Once a speed has been set a message (CRUISE CON- WARNING! TROL SET TO MPH/KM) will appear indicating what speed was set. This light will turn on when the electronic In the normal Cruise Control mode, the system will not speed control is SET.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 U.S. Speed (mph) To Decrease Speed • Pushing the SET + button once will result in a 1 mph When the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control is set, increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the you can decrease speed by pushing the SET - button.
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The vehicle parking brake is applied. Metric Speed (km/h) • Pushing the SET - button once will result in a 1 km/h • The braking temperature exceeds normal range (over- decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the heated).
Page 221: Forward Collision Warning (Fcw) With Mitigation - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 • You engage Four-Wheel Drive Low. NOTE: FCW monitors the information from the forward looking sensors as well as the Electronic Brake Controller • The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On/Off button is (EBC), to calculate the probability of a forward collision. pushed.
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Warning with Mitigation event stops the vehicle com- NOTE: pletely, the system will hold the vehicle at a standstill for • The minimum speed for FCW activation is 1 mph two seconds and then release the brakes. (2 km/h).
Page 223: Turning Fcw On Or Off
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 To turn the FCW system back ON, push the forward WARNING! collision button again to turn the system ON. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system avoid a collision on its own, nor can FCW detect from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle every type of potential collision.
Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE system to warn the driver of a possible collision with the Changing the Active Braking status to “Off” prevents the vehicle in front using audible/visual warnings and it system from providing autonomous braking, or addi- applies autonomous braking.
Page 225: Fcw Limited Warning
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 FCW Limited Warning PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED If the DID displays “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality” or “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front Wind- The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual shield” momentarily, there may be a condition that limits and audible indications of the distance between the rear FCW functionality.
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Automatic brakes will not be available if there is a The automatic braking function is intended to assist the faulted condition detected with the ParkSense Park driver in avoiding possible collisions with detected ob- Assist system or the Braking System Module.
Page 227: Parksense Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 ParkSense can be active only when the shift lever/gear ParkSense Warning Display selector is in REVERSE. If ParkSense is enabled at this The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if shift lever/gear selector position, the system will remain Sound and Display is selected from the Customer - active until the vehicle speed is increased to approxi- Programmable Features section of the Uconnect System.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from a single 1/2 second tone to slow, to fast, to continuous. Park Assist Ready The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a single arc in the left and/or right rear regions based on...
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 Slow Tone Slow Tone...
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Fast Tone...
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone...
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Rear Dis- Greater 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than tance than (150-100 (150-120 (120-100 (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 (in/cm) 79 in (200 Audible None Single 1/2...
Page 233: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 NOTE: ParkSense will reduce the volume of the radio, if Enabling And Disabling ParkSense on, when the system is sounding an audio tone. ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the ParkSense switch. Adjustable Chime Volume Settings Rear chime volume settings can be selected from the When the ParkSense switch is pushed to dis-...
Page 234: Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist System
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE switch is pushed, and the system requires service, the If “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SEN- ParkSense switch LED will blink momentarily, and then SORS” appears in the Driver Information Display (DID) the LED will be ON. make sure the outer surface and the underside of the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System...
Page 235: Parksense System Usage Precautions
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 • ParkSense, when on, will reduce the volume of the ParkSense System Usage Precautions radio when it is sounding a tone. NOTE: • Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care not • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, to scratch or damage them.
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • ParkSense should be disabled when the liftgate is in WARNING! the open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE. An • Drivers must be careful when backing up even open liftgate could provide a false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
Page 237: Parksense Front And Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • The driver can override the automatic braking func- could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem- tion by pushing the gas pedal, turning ParkSense off bly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false via ParkSense switch, or changing the gear while the indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The automatic braking function can be enabled/ • The driver must stay in full control of the vehicle’s disabled from the Customer-Programmable Features acceleration and braking and is responsible for the section of the Uconnect System. vehicle’s movements.
Page 239: Parksense Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 ParkSense Sensors ParkSense Warning Display The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is Sound and Display is selected from the Customer - within the sensors’...
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE vehicle moves closer to the object, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone will change from a single 1/2 second tone to slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 Slow Tone Slow Tone For Rear Only...
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone For Rear Only Fast Tone...
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the DID 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 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS FOR REAR Rear Dis- Greater 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than tance than (150-100 (150-120 (120-100 (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 (in/cm) 79 in (200 Audible None Single 1/2...
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 WARNING ALERTS FOR FRONT Front Distance Greater than 47 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than 12 in (in/cm) in (120 cm) (120-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) (30 cm) Audible Alert None None None...
Page 246: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense will retain its last known configuration state switch is pushed, and the system requires service, the through ignition cycles. ParkSense switch LED will blink momentarily, and then the LED will be ON. Enabling And Disabling ParkSense Service The ParkSense Park Assist System ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the...
Page 247: Cleaning The Parksense System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 graphic will be displayed with UNAVAILABLE at ei- clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction and then ther the front or rear sensor location depending on where cycle the ignition. If the message continues to appear see the fault is detected.
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could obstacle behind or in front of the fascia/bumper, or it affect the performance of ParkSense. could provide a false indication that an obstacle is behind or in front of the fascia/bumper. •...
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. obstructions, and blind spots before backing up.
Page 250: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF shifting out of REVERSE unless the forward vehicle EQUIPPED speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the transmission is shifted into PARK or the ignition is switched to the OFF Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear position.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm) Yellow 1 ft - 6.5 ft (30 cm - 2 m) Green 6.5 ft or greater (2 m or greater) WARNING! CAUTION! •...
Page 252: Overhead Console
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens. OVERHEAD CONSOLE The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights and storage for sunglasses.
Page 253: Front Map/Reading Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped To turn the lights off, push the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is can be turned on by pushing the switch on either side of pushed.
Page 254: Courtesy Lights
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy Lights Sunglasses Bin Door The courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the top At the front of the console a compartment is provided for corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, push the lens a the storage of a pair of sunglasses.
Page 255: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
Page 256: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Before You Begin Programming HomeLink NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view. 3. Push and hold the HomeLink button you want to program while you push and hold the hand-held transmitter button.
Page 258: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Firmly push and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices (Rolling Code) there may be a light that blinks when the garage door To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, opener/device is in the LEARN/TRAIN mode.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 • To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons, 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT program while keeping the HomeLink indicator light erase the channels.
Page 260: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Canadian/Gate Operator Programming 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to For programming transmitters in Canada/United States program while keeping the HomeLink indicator light that require the transmitter signals to “time-out”...
Page 261: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 NOTE: 2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- release the button. ming is complete and the garage door/device should activate when the HomeLink button is pushed.
Page 262: Troubleshooting Tips
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To do this, push and hold the two outside buttons for 20 If you have any problems, or require assistance, please seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at channels will be erased.
Page 263: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! (Continued) The power sunroof switch is located between the sun after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener without visors on the overhead console. these safety features. Call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at HomeLink.com for safety information or assistance.
Page 264: Opening Sunroof - Express
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the object, to project through the sunroof opening.
Page 265: Closing Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 movement. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a Pinch Protect Feature partially opened condition until the sunroof switch is This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of pushed again. the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the Closing Sunroof —...
Page 266: Sunshade Operation
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 267: Relearn Procedure
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 Relearn Procedure NOTE: If the Close switch is released anytime during the teach cycle, the procedure will need to be repeated For vehicles equipped with a single-pane sunroof, there starting from the first step. is a relearn procedure that allows you to calibrate the sunroof when the “Auto Up”...
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) accessible to children. Do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 269: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 Opening Sunroof — Express position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- cally. This is called “Express Close.” During Express Push the switch rearward and release it within one-half Close operation, any other actuation of the switch will second.
Page 270: Opening Power Shade - Manual Mode
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the shade will open automatically to the full-open posi- “Express Close”. During Express Close operation, any tion. This is called “Express Open”. During Express Open movement of the switch will stop the shade. operation, any movement of the shade switch will stop NOTE: If the sunroof is open, the shade will close to the the shade.
Page 271: Pinch Protect Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 NOTE: If the sunshade is in the closed position when the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain vent switch is pushed, the sunshade will automatically open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- cycle to the halfway open position prior to the sunroof rence and can be minimized.
Page 272: Electrical Power Outlets
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • This feature is programmable using the Uconnect NOTE: System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understand- • All accessories connected to the “battery” powered ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. outlets should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS discharge.
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 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 274 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo NOTE: The rear power outlet can be switched from area. switched “ignition” only to constant “battery” powered all the time. See your local authorized dealer for details. Rear Power Outlet Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel Fuse...
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
Page 276: Power Inverter - If Equipped
274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw back of the center console to convert DC current to AC power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in current.
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter. WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
Page 278: Cupholders
276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest. There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the center console. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholders...
Page 279: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 STORAGE To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove compartment door. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Opened Glove Compartment Glove Compartment...
Page 280: Door Storage
278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Storage Console Features 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 281 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 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 282: Cargo Area Features
280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle may have an optional CD or DVD player WARNING! located in the center console. Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision.
Page 283: Cargo Storage Bins
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 Push And Release Three-Push Switch To operate the flashlight, push the switch once for high, Cargo Storage Bins twice for low, and a third time to return to off. There are up to four removable storage bins located in the rear cargo area.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a rear sub- Two additional storage bins are located under the load woofer, the passenger side cargo area will not be avail- floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor able.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 To cover the cargo area: 1. Grasp the cover at the center handle. Pull it over the cargo area. 2. Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the slots in the pillar trim cover.
Page 286: Rear Cargo Tie-Downs
284 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 287 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 WARNING! • To help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use seat belts.
Page 288: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle the seatback.
Page 289: Rear Window Defroster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 release of the switch, the wipers will resume the continu- ous rear wiper operation. When this rotary control is in the OFF position, rotating it downward will activate the rear washer pump which will continue to operate as long as the switch is held.
Page 290: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button will CAUTION! (Continued) illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive rear window defroster automatically turns off after ap- window cleaners on the interior surface of the proximately 10 minutes.
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 • If (or any metallic object) is placed over the satellite inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity. radio antenna (if equipped), you may experience in- terruption of satellite radio reception.
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do Cargo must be securely tied before driving your not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the 150 lb (68 kg).
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Life Reset ....336 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..295 ▫...
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Customer Programmable Features — ▫ Listen To An Audio Source While A Video Is Uconnect 8.4 Settings ....367 Playing .
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 ▫ Radio Operation ..... .427 ▫ Introducing Uconnect....443 ▫...
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN) ....457 ▫ Do Not Disturb ..... .461 ▫...
Page 297: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 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 (SD Card, AUX, USB Media Hub) 13 —...
Page 298: Instrument Cluster - Premium
296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM Premium DID Instrument Cluster...
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 • The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tem- 1. Tachometer • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute perature when driving in hot weather or up moun- tain grades. It should not be allowed to exceed the (RPM x 1000).
Page 300: Warning And Indicator Lights
298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS WARNING! IMPORTANT: The warning / indicator light switches on A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or in the instrument panel together with a dedicated mes- others could be badly burned by steam or boiling sage and/or acoustic signal when applicable.
Page 301: Red Telltale Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 Red Telltale Indicator Lights Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air Bag Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on during startup, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 Brake Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reser- voir.
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light will remain on until the cause is corrected. Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required. NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by tions.
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped Red Telltale What It Means Light Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped This light will flash at a fast rate for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed.
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Temperature Warning Light Red Warning What It Means Light Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the gauge approaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 Oil Temperature Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Oil Temperature Warning Light This telltale indicates engine oil temperature is high. If 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 Charging System Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Charging System Warning Light This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s nonessential electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle).
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a problem is detected while the engine is running, the light will either stay on or flash de- pending on the nature of the problem.
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped Red Telltale What It Means Light Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Power Steering System). Re- fer to “Power Steering”...
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 Liftgate Open Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means Light Liftgate Open Warning Light This indicator will turn when the liftgate is open. NOTE: If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a single chime. Transmission Temperature Warning Light Red Telltale What It Means...
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! WARNING! Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- If you continue operating the vehicle when the ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi- severe transmission damage or transmission failure. nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire.
Page 313: Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the ignition is in the ON position before engine start.
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! WARNING! Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal control system. It also could affect fuel economy and operating conditions.
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position.
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off. Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means...
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 IMPORTANT: Do not continue driving with one or more Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- flat tires as handling may be compromised. Stop the nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering.
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- CAUTION! quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- The TPMS has been optimized for the original tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure equipment tires and wheels.
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the igni- tion switch is placed in the ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and service is required.
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Loose Fuel Filler Cap Indicator Light — If Equipped This light will illuminate when fuel filler cap is loose. Properly close the filler cap to disen- gage the light.
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 Service Stop/Start System Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Service Stop/Start System Indicator Light — If Equipped This telltale will turn on to indicate the Stop/Start system is not functioning properly and service is required.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Forward Collision Warning Off Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Forward Collision Off Indicator Light — If Equipped This light indicates the Forward Collision Warning is off. Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light...
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 Adaptive Cruise Control Alert Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Adaptive Cruise Control Alert Indicator Light This light will turn on when the ACC is not operating and needs service. For further infor- mation, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)”...
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light 4WD Low Indicator Light This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive LOW mode. The front and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 Air Suspension Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale What It Means Light Air Suspension Light This light will illuminate when the air suspension system is activated.
Page 326: Green Telltale Indicator Lights
324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Green Telltale Indicator Lights Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on.
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Turn Signal Indicator Lights Green Tell- What It Means tale Light Turn Signal Indicator Lights The instrument cluster directional arrow will flash independently for the LEFT or RIGHT turn signal as selected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected when the multifunction lever is moved down (LEFT) or up (RIGHT).
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped This telltale will illuminate when the Stop/Start function is in “Autostop” mode. Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light Green Telltale What It Means Light...
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Distance Setting Display Light — If Equipped Green Telltale What It Means Light Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Distance Setting Display Light This will display the distance setting for the ACC system. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)”...
Page 331: Blue Telltale Indicator Light
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 Blue Telltale Indicator Light High Beam Indicator Light Blue Telltale What It Means Light High Beam Indicator Light This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Page 332: White Telltale Indicator Light
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL White Telltale Indicator Light Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light White Telltale What It Means Light Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is ON.
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On Light — If Equipped White Telltale What It Means Light Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On Light This light will turn on when the Adaptive Cruise Control is ON. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)”...
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Selec Speed Control Indicator Light — If Equipped White Telltale What It Means Light Selec Speed Control Indicator Light This light will turn on when “Selec Speed Control” is activated. To activate “Selec Speed Control”, assure the vehicle is Four Wheel Drive Low (4WD) and push the button on the Instrument Panel.
Page 335: Driver Information Display (Did)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) The DID Menu items consists of the following: • Speedometer Main Gauge The Driver Information Display (DID) features a driver- interactive display that is located in the instrument • Vehicle Info cluster.
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • UP Arrow Button The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering Push and release the UP arrow button to scroll wheel: upward through main menu submenus.
Page 337: Did Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • OK Button 4. Telltales/Indicators The OK button may be used for the following: 5. Gear Selector Status (PRNDL) Selection 6. Selectable Information (Compass, Temp, Range to Reset (hold) Empty, Trip A, Trip B, Average Fuel Economy, Current Clearing (push) Fuel Economy) 7.
Page 338: Engine Oil Life Reset
336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Five Second Stored Messages is in the RUN state. Examples of this message type are “Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar” and “Press Brake When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of Pedal and Push Button to Start.” message takes control of the main display area for five •...
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change 3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push and release the interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the driving style. ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
Page 340: Did Messages
338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Cruise Off DID Messages • Cruise Ready Includes the following, but not limited to: • Front Seatbelts Unbuckled • ACC Override • Driver Seat Belt Unbuckled • Cruise Set To XXX MPH • Passenger Seat Belt Unbuckled •...
Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 • Lights On • Remote Start Canceled Time Expired • Right Front Turn Signal Light Out • Remote Start Disabled Start To Reset • Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out • Service Air Bag System •...
Page 342: Did Selectable Menu Items
340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Service Shifter • Engine To Change Ride Height • Service Air Suspension System The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the • Normal Ride Height Achieved middle, and red telltales on the left.
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Battery Voltage Selec-Terrain — If Equipped Push and release the UP or DOWN Push and release the UP row button until the Vehicle Info icon/title is DOWN arrow button until the highlighted in the DID.
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fuel Economy Trip Push and release the UP or DOWN Push and release the UP or DOWN row button until the Fuel Economy Menu row button until the Trip icon/title is high- icon/title is highlighted. Push and hold the lighted in the DID, then press and release the OK button to reset feature.
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 Stop/Start — If Equipped Stored Messages Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button Push and release the UP or DOWN until the Messages Menu icon/title is high- row button until the Stop/Start icon/title is lighted in the DID.
Page 346: Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Speed Warning — If Equipped Current Gear • On Push and release the UP or DOWN • Off (default setting) row button until the Speed Warning Menu icon/title is highlighted in the DID. Push Gear Display — If Equipped and release the OK button to enter speed •...
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 • Fuel Economy Current Defaults (Restores All Settings To Default Settings) • Trip A • Cancel • Trip B • Restore Upper Right Favorite Menus — Equipped • None • Speedometer • Compass • Vehicle Info •...
Page 348: Cybersecurity
346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Screen Setup updates to improve the usability and performance of your systems or to reduce the potential risk of unauthorized and • Speed Warning unlawful access to your vehicle systems. The menu with (show/hide) means user can press OK button The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your to choose show or hide this menu on the DID display.
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 • To help further improve vehicle security and minimize WARNING! (Continued) the potential risk of a security breach, vehicle owners • ONLY insert media (e.g., USB, SD card, or CD) into should: your vehicle if it came from a trusted source. Media •...
Page 350: Uconnect Settings
348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL UCONNECT SETTINGS The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on the center of the instrument panel that allow you to access and change the customer programmable features. Many features can vary by vehicle.
Page 351: Buttons On The Faceplate
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 Buttons On The Faceplate Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, there is a Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right side of the Climate Controls in the center of the instru- ment panel.
Page 352: Buttons On The Touchscreen
350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons On The Touchscreen mode, press and release the preferred setting and make your selection. Once the setting is complete, either press Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the the Back Arrow/Done button on the touchscreen or the Uconnect display.
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 • Display Brightness With Headlights OFF and release the “Auto” or “Manual” button on the touchscreen. Then press the arrow back button on the When in this display, you may select the overall screen touchscreen. brightness with the headlights off.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Touchscreen Beep • Fuel Consumption When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the Select from: “MPG” (US), “MPG” (UK), “L/100 km” or sound heard when a button on the touchscreen is “km/L.”...
Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 • Show Command List • Set Date When in this display, you may set the date manually. When in this display, you may change the Show Com- Press the “Set Date” button then press the corresponding mand List settings.
Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tilt Mirrors In Reverse selection, press the “ParkView Backup Camera Active Guidelines” button on the touchscreen and make your When this feature is selected, the exterior sideview selection. mirrors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the •...
Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 • Rain Sensing Auto Wipers • Steering Feel Options — If Equipped When this feature is selected, the system will automati- The Steering Feel Options feature will allow you to adjust cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture the steering effort and feel.
Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL setting. This warns you of a possible collision when you For further information, refer to “Forward Collision are much closer to the vehicle in front of you. To change Warning (FCW) With Mitigation” in “Understanding The the FCW status, press and release the “Near”, “Medium”...
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 • Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Strength — If setting had been selected. ParkSense will retain its last Equipped known configuration state through ignition cycles. • Rear ParkSense Braking Assist When this feature is selected, it sets the strength of the steering wheel feedback for potential lane departures.
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL activated in “Lights” mode. When this mode is selected, Lights the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen the will only show a visual alert in the exterior mirrors. following settings will be available.
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 • Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped • Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap- whenever the engine is running.
Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Auto Door Locks Feature. To make your selection, press the “Flash Lights w/Lock” button on the touchscreen and select from “On” When this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto- or “Off.” matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph •...
Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 • Remote Door Unlock touchscreen and select from “On” or “Off. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Things To Know Before Start- When “Remote Door Unlock” is selected, you may ing Your Vehicle” for further information. choose from “Driver”...
Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Power Lift Gate Alert — If Equipped turn ON. To make your selection, press the “Auto Heated Seats” button on the touchscreen, then select either “Off,” This feature plays an alert when the power lift gate is “Remote Start”...
Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 • Engine Off Power Delay Compass Settings — If Equipped After pressing the “Compass Settings” button on the When this feature is selected, the power window touchscreen the following settings will be available: switches, radio, Uconnect phone system (if equipped), DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if NOTE: Before compass calibration is performed, the equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to...
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL metallic objects). A message will appear on the touch- screen when the compass has been successfully cali- brated. NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as Mobile Phones, Laptops and Radar Detectors.
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 • Balance/Fade • AUX Volume Offset — If Equipped This feature allows you to adjust the Balance and Fade This feature provides the ability to tune the audio level settings. Press and drag the speaker icon or use the for portable devices connected through the AUX input.
Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped Press the “Subscription Info” button on the touchscreen to access the Subscription Information screen. After pressing the “SiriusXM Setup” button on the touch- screen, the following settings will be available: Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver.
Page 369: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect 8.4 Settings
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 select “Yes” to restore, or “Cancel” to exit. Once the System Information settings are restored, a pop up appears stating settings After pressing the “System Information” button on the reset to default. touchscreen the following information will be available: Clear Personal Data •...
Page 370 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Comfort, Engine Off Options, Audio, Phone/ screen. Pressing the Up or Down Arrow button on the Bluetooth, SiriusXM Setup, Restore Settings, Clear right side of the screen will allow you to toggle up or Personal Data, and System Information. down through the available settings.
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 • Display Brightness With Headlights ON NOTE: To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights OFF setting, the headlights must be off and When in this display, you may select the brightness with the interior dimmer switch must not be in the party or the headlights on.
Page 372: System
370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Touchscreen Beep • Navigation Turn-By-Turn Displayed In Cluster — If Equipped When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the sound heard when button on the touchscreen is pressed. When this feature is selected, To make your selection, Press the “Touchscreen Beep”...
Page 373 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 • Distance Voice After pressing the “Voice” button on the touchscreen the Select from: “mi” or “km.” following settings will be available: • Fuel Consumption • Voice Response Length Select from: “MPG” (US), “MPG” (UK), “L/100 km” or When in this display, you may change the Voice Re- “km/L.”...
Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Set Time Minutes Clock After pressing the “Clock” button on the touchscreen the This feature will allow you to adjust the minutes. The “Sync following settings will be available: time with GPS” button on the touchscreen must be un- checked.
Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 Safety & Driving Assistance For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con- trol (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your After pressing the “Safety & Driving Assistance” button Vehicle”. on the touchscreen the following settings will be avail- •...
Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL information, refer to “Forward Collision Warning (FCW) apply to the steering wheel to correct for vehicle lane With Mitigation” in “Understanding The Features Of departure can be set at Low, Medium or High. To make Your Vehicle.”...
Page 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 default volume setting is MEDIUM. To make your selec- CAUTION! tion, press the “ParkSense Front Chime Volume” button • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected.
Page 378 376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Rear ParkSense Braking Assist REVERSE. To make your selection, press the “Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse” button on the touchscreen, until a To make your selection, press the “Rear ParkSense Brak- check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the ing Assist”...
Page 379 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 • ParkView Backup Camera Delay NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned.
Page 380 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Rain Sensing Auto Wipers • Steering Feel Options — If Equipped When this feature is selected, the system will automati- The Steering Feel Options feature will allow you to adjust cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture the steering effort and feel.
Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 • Headlight Off Delay • Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped When this feature is selected, it allows adjustment of the When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is amount of time the headlights remain on after the engine in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap- is shut off.
Page 382 380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped Doors & Locks After pressing the Doors & Locks button on the touch- When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on screen the following settings will be available. whenever the vehicle is set in motion.
Page 383 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 • Flash Lights With Lock • Sound Horn With Remote Start When this feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote the remote start is activated.
Page 384 382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the vehicle is programmed 1st Press Of Key Fob showing that setting has been selected. Refer to “Keyless Unlocks “All Doors,” all doors will unlock no matter Enter-N-Go” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your which Passive Entry equipped door handle is grasped.
Page 385 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 • Power Lift Gate Chime — If Equipped Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start” button on the touch- screen, then select either “Off,” “Remote Start” or “All This feature plays an alert when the power lift gate is Starts”...
Page 386 384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if the touchscreen until a check-mark appears next to equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to setting, showing that setting has been selected. 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening Audio either front door will cancel this feature.
Page 387 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 • Loudness — If Equipped NOTE: Bass/Mid/Treble allow you to simply slide your finger up or down to change the setting as well as press Loudness improves sound quality at lower volumes. To directly on the desired setting. make your selection, press the “Loudness”...
Page 388 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped exclude undesirable channels while scanning. To make your selection, press the “Channel Skip” button on the After pressing the “SiriusXM Setup” button on the touch- touchscreen, select the channels you would like to skip screen, the following settings will be available: followed by pressing the back arrow button on the •...
Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 NOTE: SiriusXM Travel Link is a separate subscription Clear Personal Data and is available for U.S. residents only. After pressing the “Clear Personal Data” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: Restore Settings •...
Page 390: Uconnect Radios - If Equipped
388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL UCONNECT RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED UCONNECT MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) — IF EQUIPPED For detailed information about your Uconnect radio, refer to your Uconnect Supplement Manual. Your rear seat Video Entertainment System (VES) is designed to give your family years of enjoyment.
Page 391: Blu-Ray Disc Player
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 • Turn on the Rear Seat Entertainment system by press- ing the Power button on the remote control. • When the Video Screen(s) are open and a DVD/Blu- Ray Disc is inserted into the VES player, the screen(s) turn(s) ON automatically, the headphone transmitters turn ON and playback begins.
Page 392 390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. To watch a Blu-ray disc on Rear 1 for driver’s side rear passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Head- phone switch is on Rear 1. 3. To watch a Blu-ray disc on Rear 2 for passenger side rear passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Head- phone switch is on Rear 2.
Page 393: Dvd Player
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 DVD Player NOTE: • To view a DVD on the radio press the MEDIA soft-key Play A DVD on the radio touchscreen, then touch the disc soft-key. 1. Insert a DVD into the VES disc player with the label Press the Play soft-key, then the FULL SCREEN soft- facing as indicated on the DVD player.
Page 394 392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. While looking at Rear 1 or 2, highlight disc by either Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by repeat- 1. Press the Media soft-key on the Uconnect radio touch- edly pressing the SOURCE button, then press screen.
Page 395: Play Video Games
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 NOTE: • Touching the screen on a Touch-Screen radio while a DVD is playing brings up basic remote control func- tions for DVD play such as scene selection, Play, Pause, FF, RW, and Stop. Pressing the X in the upper corner will turn off the remote control screen functions.
Page 396 394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When connecting an external source to the AUX/HDMI Using The Remote Control input, be sure to follow the standard color coding for the 1. Press the MODE/SOURCE button on the Remote VES jacks: Control. 1. Video in (yellow) 2.
Page 397: Dual Video Screen
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 Dual Video Screen NOTE: Typically there are two different ways to operate the features of the Video Entertainment System (VES). • The Remote Control • The Touch-Screen Radio (If Equipped) Play A DVD Using The VES Player (If Equipped) 1.
Page 398 396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. To watch a DVD on Rear 2 for passenger’s side passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Head- phone switch is on Rear 2. Using The Remote Control 1. Press the MODE/SOURCE button on the Remote Control.
Page 399 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 • The VES will retain the last setting when turned off. Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls.
Page 400: Listen To An Audio Source While A Video Is Playing
398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Viewing a DVD on the Touch-Screen radio screen is not available in all states/provinces, and the vehicle must be stopped, and the shift lever must be in the PARK position for vehicles with automatic transmis- sion.
Page 401 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 2. While looking at the video screen, either press Up/ Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls Down/Left/Right on the Remote Control to highlight 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. the desired audio source or repeatedly press the 2.
Page 402 400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. To listen to an audio source on Rear 2 while a video is Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System playing on Rear 1, touch the 2 soft-key and choose an • VES is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio audio source.
Page 403: If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 Blu-Ray Player Remote Control – If Equipped audio while the screen is closed, press the Power button to turn the headphone transmitter on. 2. Channel Selector Indicators – When a button is pressed, the currently affected channel or channel button is illuminated momentarily.
Page 404: Locking The Remote Control
402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL (if equipped) and the VES mode is selected and the 15. BACK – Press to exit out of menus or return to source disc is stopped, press the SETUP button to access the selection screen. BLU-RAY Setup menu.
Page 405: Replacing The Remote Control Batteries
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 • Pushing the Video Lock again or turning the ignition Headphones Operation OFF turns Video Lock OFF and allows remote control The headphones receive two separate channels of audio operation of the VES. using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. Replacing The Remote Control Batteries Front seat occupants receive some headphone audio coverage to allow them to adjust the headphone volume...
Page 406: Controls
404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Controls The headphone power indicator and controls are located on the right ear cup. NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before sound can be heard from the headphones. To conserve battery life, the headphones will automatically turn off approximately three minutes after the rear video system is turned off.
Page 407: Replacing The Headphone Batteries
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 NOTE: 4. When the Mode Selection menu appears on screen, use the cursor buttons on the remote control to navi- • When both switches are on Channel 1, the Remote is gate to the available modes and press the OK button to controlling Channel 1 and the headphones are tuned select the new mode.
Page 408: Unwired Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited
406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Unwired Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited TECHNOLOGY IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES Warranty OR DAMAGES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY RESULT- ING FROM THE USE OF, OR ANY FAILURE OR DE- Who Does This Warranty Cover? This warranty covers FECT IN, THE PRODUCT, NOR IS UNWIRED LIABLE the initial user or purchaser ( you or your ) of this FOR ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT,...
Page 409 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 PRODUCTS, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR- icon will be visible on the VES screen. When in shared RANTIES (EXPRESS OR IMPLIED), INCLUDING ANY mode, the same audio source is heard in the shared WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS headphone channel 1 or channel 2.
Page 410 408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The VES can even control radio modes or video modes while the radio is turned off. The VES can access the radio modes or disc modes by navigating to those modes on the VES and activating a radio mode or disc mode. Information Mode Display When information mode is active, the current mode setting for both audio channels is displayed.
Page 411 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 1. Channel 1 Mode – Displays the current source for 5. Channel 2 ENTER Button Action — When the ENTER Channel 1. button on the remote control is pressed with the 9INPUT FILE #9 button visible on the screen, the 2.
Page 412 410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Numeric Keypad Menu When the display for either Channel 1 or Channel 2 shows DIRECT TUNE, pressing the remote control’s ENTER button activates a numeric keypad menu. This screen makes it easy to enter a specific tuner frequency, satellite channel, or track number.
Page 413 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 411 Station List Menu Options Menu When listening to Satellite audio, pressing the remote control’s POP UP/MENU button displays a list of all available channels. Navigate this list using the remote control’s navigation buttons ( , ) to find the desired station, press the remote control’s ENTER/OK button to tune to that station.
Page 414 412 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display Settings on the screen. The factory default settings are already set for optimum viewing, so there is no need to change these settings under normal circumstances. To change the settings, press the remote control’s navi- gation buttons ( , ) to select an item, then press the remote control’s navigation buttons ( ,...
Page 415 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 413 • Close the video screen. Disc Formats • To change the current audio mode, press the remote The Blu-ray Disc player is capable of the playing the following types of 4.7 in (12 cm) diameter discs : control’s MODE/SOURCE button.
Page 416 414 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • CD: CD-DA, VCD, CD-TEXT you increase the volume level to account for this change in level, remember to lower the volume before changing • DVD/CD: MP3, WMA, AAC, DivX (versions 3 – 6) the disc or to another mode. profile 3.0 Recorded Discs DVD Region Codes...
Page 417 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 415 • Open sessions are ignored. Only sessions that are The recommended method for labeling recordable discs closed are playable. (CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD-R) is with a permanent marker. Do not use adhesive labels as they may separate from the •...
Page 418 416 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Any file that is copy protected (such as those down- • To change the current directory, use the remote con- loaded from many online music stores) will not play. trol’s PROG UP and Down buttons or Rewind/skip The DVD player will automatically skip the file and back and fast fwd/skip forward.
Page 419 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 417 The DVD player may shut down during extremely hot Display conditions, such as when the vehicle’s interior tempera- Other Language Setup ture is above 120°F. When this occurs, the DVD player will display VES High Temp and will shut off the VES displays until a safe temperature is reached.
Page 420 418 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL All of the Language settings have a special Other setting selecting the digit, press the remote control’s Right to accommodate languages other than Japanese or Eng- cursor button to select the next digit. Repeat this digit lish.
Page 421 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 419 Rating and Password Setup The default rating is Level 8 (play all discs without a password) and the default password is 0000. The Rating and Password settings work together to control the types of DVDs that your family watches. Most DVD- Video discs have a rating (from 1 to 8) assigned to them where lower numbers are designated for all audiences and higher numbers are designated for more adult audiences.
Page 422 420 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • After the four-digit password is entered, press the remote To set the password, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: control’s ENTER/OK button to accept the change. • Using the remote control Left and Right cursor but- tons, select the Rating tab.
Page 423 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 421 • Using the remote control’s Up and Down cursor To set the rating, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: buttons, select the new rating level, and then press the remote control’s ENTER/OK button to accept the •...
Page 424 422 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The software which has the copyrights of a third party NOTE: please refrain from contact about the contents of and is distributed as free software. Please refer the the source code of open source. The source code of the contract details which are disclosed in following web- software in which there are the copyrights of our com- site, for example, concerning these above software.
Page 425 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 423 kernel2.6.16.29 FreeType2 2.2.1 gcc sh4eb-3.4.5 glibc-2.3.5 boot_loader ipl+g 1.00 libgcc_s-3.4.5 bash-3.0-31 busybox-1.00 MAKEDEV-1.1.0 module-init-tools- 3.1.0 libtermcap-2.0.8 mtd-utils-20050619 initscripts-8.11.1-1 libstdc++-3.4.5-10 libiconv-1.11 coreutils-6.9 dosfstools-2.10-3 directfb 1.0.0-rc1 kxml 1.21 binutils-sh4eb- 2.16.91.0.2 v2lin 0.1 • THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE VC-1 LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PER- ANY OTHER USE.
Page 426 424 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS Center at http://www.cinavia.com. To request additional ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PER- information about Cinavia by mail, send a postcard with SONAL NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY your mailing address to: Cinavia Consumer Information AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PRO- Center, P.O.
Page 427 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 425 intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright pro- About Divx Video-On-Demand: tection technology must be authorized by Rovi This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to Corporation, and is intended for home and other play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies.
Page 428: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If
426 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel.
Page 429: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 427 Pushing the center button will make the radio switch CD Player between the various modes available (AM/FM/SXM/ Pushing the top of the switch once will go to the next CD/AUX/VES, etc.). track on the CD. Pushing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a beginning of the previous track if it is within one second...
Page 430: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
428 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch- RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES ing the disc. Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from 4.
Page 431 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 429 Nevertheless, the wireless radio will be used in such a 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. manner that the radio is 20 cm or further from the human 2. This device must accept any interference received, body.
Page 432: Climate Controls
430 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL by turning the equipment off and on, the user is General Overview encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or Buttons On The Faceplate more of the following measures: The buttons on the faceplate are located below the •...
Page 433 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 431 Buttons On The Touchscreen The buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the Uconnect system screen. Uconnect 8.4 Automatic Temperature Controls — Buttons On The Touchscreen Button Descriptions (Applies To Both The Buttons On The Faceplate And The Buttons On The Touchscreen) Uconnect 5.0 Automatic Temperature Controls —...
Page 434 432 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to 5. Front Defrost Button switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator Press and release to change the current airflow setting to will turn off. Defrost mode.
Page 435 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 433 slide the temperature bar towards the red arrow button CAUTION! on the touchscreen for warmer temperature settings. Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to NOTE: Pressing this button while in Sync mode will the heating elements: automatically exit Sync.
Page 436 434 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the passenger temperature setting with the driver tem- Button On The Touchscreen perature setting. Changing the passenger temperature Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting setting while in Sync will automatically exit this feature. and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting.
Page 437 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 435 • Bi-Level Mode 12. Climate Control OFF Button Air comes from the instrument panel outlets Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is ON/OFF. directed through the defrost and side window demis- 13.
Page 438: Climate Control Functions
436 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: In Sync mode, this button will also automatically Climate Control Functions adjust the passenger temperature setting at the same A/C (Air Conditioning) time. The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator 15. Temperature Control (5.0 Radio Only) to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning Press the temperature button on the touchscreen to system.
Page 439 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 437 • If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass, In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position can be select Defrost mode and adjust blower speed if adjusted to desired user settings. Pressing other settings needed.
Page 440: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
438 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may 2. Adjust the temperature you would like the system to lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation maintain by adjusting the driver and passenger tem- feature may be unavailable (button on the touchscreen perature buttons on the faceplate or buttons on the greyed out) if conditions exist that could create fogging touchscreen.
Page 441: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 439 • The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric The operator can also select the direction of the airflow units selecting Uconnect customer- by selecting one of the available mode settings. A/C programmable feature. Refer to the “Uconnect System operation and Recirculation control can also be manually Settings”...
Page 442 440 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL coolant that meets the requirements of FCA Material Window Fogging Standard MS.90032 and 50% water is recommended. Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The Vehicle”...
Page 443 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 441 Outside Air Intake A/C Air Filter Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the The climate control system filters outside air containing windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves dust, pollen and some odors. Strong odors cannot be collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they totally filtered out.
Page 444 442 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
Page 445: Personalized Menu Bar
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 443 PERSONALIZED MENU BAR 2. Press and hold, then drag the selected App to replace an existing shortcut in the main menu bar. The Uconnect features and services in the main menu bar The replaced shortcut will now be an active App/ are easily changed for your convenience.
Page 446: Get Started
444 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Get Started All you need to control your Uconnect system with your voice are the buttons on your steering wheel. 1. Visit UconnectPhone.com to check mobile device and feature compatibility and to find phone pairing instructions.
Page 447 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 445 4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you must first push either the VR or Phone button, wait until after the beep, then say your Voice Command. 5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts by pushing the VR or Phone button and saying a Voice Command from current category.
Page 448: Basic Voice Commands
446 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Basic Voice Commands The basic Voice Commands below can be given at any point while using your Uconnect system. Push the VR button . After the beep, say: • Cancel to stop a current voice session •...
Page 449: Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 447 Radio Use your voice to quickly get to the AM, FM or SiriusXM Satellite Radio stations you would like to hear. (Subscrip- tion or included SiriusXM Satellite Radio trial required.) Push the VR button . After the beep, say: •...
Page 450: Media
448 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Media TIP: Press the “browse” button on the touchscreen to see all of the music on your iPod or USB device. Your Voice Uconnect offers connections via USB, SD, Bluetooth and Command must match exactly how the artist, album, auxiliary ports (If Equipped).
Page 451: Phone
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 449 Phone TIP: When providing a Voice Command, push the Phone button and say “Call,” then pronounce the name Making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy exactly as it appears in your phone book. When a with Uconnect.
Page 452: Voice Text Reply
450 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Voice Text Reply PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES Uconnect will announce incoming text messages. Push I’ll call you I need See you in the Phone button and say Listen. (Must have com- later. directions. <number> of patible mobile phone paired to Uconnect system.) minutes.
Page 453: Climate (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 451 TIP: Voice Text Reply is not compatible with iPhone, but if your vehicle is equipped with Siri Eyes Free, you can use your voice to send a text message. Climate (8.4A/8.4AN) Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures hands- free and keep everyone comfortable while you keep moving ahead.
Page 454: Navigation (8.4A/8.4An)
452 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIP: Voice Command for Climate may only be used to Navigation (8.4A/8.4AN) adjust the interior temperature of your vehicle. Voice The Uconnect navigation feature helps you save time and Command will not work to adjust the heated seats or become more productive when you know exactly how to steering wheel if equipped.
Page 455: Uconnect Access (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 453 TIP: To start a POI search, push the VR button . After Uconnect Access (8.4A/8.4AN) the beep, say: “ Find nearest coffee shop.” WARNING! ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the road. Some Uconnect Access services, including 9-1-1 and Assist, will NOT work without an operable 1X (voice/data) or 3G (data) network connection.
Page 456: Vehicle Health Alert
454 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Uconnect Access is available only on equipped **If vehicle is equipped. vehicles purchased within the continental United States, ***Extra charges apply. Alaska and Hawaii. Services can only be used where Vehicle Health Alert coverage is available; see coverage map for details. Your vehicle will send you an email alert if it senses a 9-1-1 Call problem under the hood with one of your vehicles key...
Page 457: Mobile App (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 455 Signing up is easy! Simply follow the steps above. Or, press the “Apps ” button on the touchscreen to “Register By Web” to complete the process using your smartphone or computer. For further information please visit DriveUconnect.com. Mobile App (8.4A/8.4AN) You’re only a few steps away from using remote com- mands and playing your favorite music in your vehicle.
Page 458 456 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Press the app you’d like to connect to your vehicle. 4. Enter your login information for the selected app and press Link. 5. Next time you’re in your vehicle, enable Bluetooth, pair your phone and select the Via Mobile app you want to play from the Uconnect touchscreen to stream your personalized music.
Page 459: Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 457 Voice Texting (8.4A/8.4AN) You must be registered with Uconnect Access and have a compatible MAP – enabled smartphone to use your voice 1. To send a message, push the Phone button . After to send a personalized text message. For details about the beep, say the following command: “Send mes- MAP, visit UconnectPhone.com.
Page 460 458 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIP: • Voice Texting is not compatible with iPhone, but if your vehicle is equipped with Siri Eyes Free, you can use your voice to send a text message. • Messages are limited to 140 characters. •...
Page 461: Yelp (8.4A/8.4An)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 459 Yelp (8.4A/8.4AN) TIP: Once you perform a search, you can reorganize the results by selecting either the Best Match, Rating or Once registered with Uconnect Access, you can use your Distance tab on the top of the touchscreen display. voice to search for the most popular places or things around you.
Page 462: Siriusxm Travel Link (8.4A/8.4An)
460 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4A/8.4AN) TIP: Traffic alerts are not accessible with Voice Com- mand. Need to find a gas station, view local movie listings, check a sports score or the 5 - day weather forecast? SiriusXM Travel Link is a suite of services that brings a wealth of information right to your Uconnect 8.4AN system.
Page 463: Do Not Disturb
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 461 Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped Automatic reply messages can be: • “I am driving right now, I will get back to you shortly.” If your vehicle is equipped with Siri Eyes Free, you can use your voice to send text messages, schedule meetings, •...
Page 464: General Information
462 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL General Information NOTE: • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex- two conditions: pressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to operate the...
Page 465: Additional Information
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 463 Additional Information Canadian residents (English) call:1-800-465-2001 Cana- dian residents (French) call:1-800-387-9983 or visit © 2015 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and DriveUconnect.ca. Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC. Android is a Mon.
Page 467 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not STARTING PROCEDURES ....471 Autostop ......477 ▫...
Page 468 466 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .482 QUADRA-LIFT — IF EQUIPPED ...503 ▫ Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode ....483 ▫...
Page 469 STARTING AND OPERATING 467 ▫ Traction Downhill .....518 ▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) ....527 ▫...
Page 470 468 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..551 ▫ Replacement Tires .....568 ▫...
Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ....581 ▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ....594 ▫...
Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Recreational Towing — Quadra-Trac I ▫ Recreational Towing — Quadra–Trac II (Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel Drive /Quadra–Drive II Four-Wheel Drive Models . .608 Models ......608...
Page 473: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 471 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if selector. present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat •...
Page 474: Keyless Enter-N-Go
472 STARTING AND OPERATING Keyless Enter-N-Go CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- This feature allows the driver to oper- ing precautions are not observed: ate the ignition switch with the push • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL of a button, as long as the Remote into any forward gear when the engine is above Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob is...
Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to position. If the shift lever/gear selector is not in PARK the engine starting, push the button again. and the ENGINE START/STOP button is pushed once, the Driver Information Display (DID) will dis- NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine play a “Vehicle Not In Park”...
Page 476: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -22°F Or −30°C)
474 STARTING AND OPERATING • Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or return the ignition to the OFF position (DID will NEUTRAL Position) display “OFF”).
Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE WARNING! (Continued) START/STOP Button) • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it If the engine fails to start after you have followed the started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- “Normal Starting”...
Page 478: After Starting
476 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting To Activate The Autostop Mode, The Following Must Occur: The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will • The system must be in STOP/START READY state. A decrease as the engine warms up. STOP/START READY message will be displayed in STOP/START SYSTEM —...
Page 479: Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop
STARTING AND OPERATING 477 • HVAC is set to full defrost mode at a high blower Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop speed. Prior to engine shut down, the system will check many • HVAC set to MAX A/C. safety and comfort conditions to see if they are fulfilled.
Page 480: To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
478 STARTING AND OPERATING • Steering angle beyond threshold. Conditions That Will Cause The Engine To Start Auto- matically While In Autostop Mode: • ACC is on and speed is set. • The transmission selector is moved out of DRIVE. It may be possible for the vehicle to be driven several •...
Page 481: To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. 3. At the next vehicle stop (after turning off the STOP/ START system) the engine will not be stopped. 4.
Page 482: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
480 STARTING AND OPERATING If the “SERVICE STOP/START SYSTEM” message ap- WARNING! pears in the DID, have the system checked by your authorized dealer. Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED electrical cord could cause electrocution.
Page 483 STARTING AND OPERATING 481 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, or the transmission gear selector. •...
Page 484: Key Ignition Park Interlock
482 STARTING AND OPERATING Key Ignition Park Interlock CAUTION! This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK ing precautions are not observed: before the engine can be turned off.
Page 485: Fuel Economy (Eco) Mode
STARTING AND OPERATING 483 Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode When the Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will change the following: The Fuel Economy (ECO) mode can improve the vehicle’s • The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift overall fuel economy during normal driving conditions.
Page 486: Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission
484 STARTING AND OPERATING Eight–Speed Automatic Transmission Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. The transmission gear range (PRND) is displayed both Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when on the shift lever and in the Driver Information Display shifting between these gears.
Page 487 STARTING AND OPERATING 485 NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold. PARK (P) This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission.
Page 488 486 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: On four-wheel drive vehicles be sure that the WARNING! (Continued) transfer case is in a drive position. vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit WARNING! someone or something.
Page 489 STARTING AND OPERATING 487 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from ignition is in the OFF mode, remove the Key Fob PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
Page 490 488 STARTING AND OPERATING • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever WARNING! will not move out of PARK. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the REVERSE (R) ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
Page 491 STARTING AND OPERATING 489 DRIVE (D) During extremely cold temperatures (-22°F [-30°C] or below), transmission operation may be modified depend- This range should be used for most city and highway ing on engine and transmission temperature as well as driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- vehicle speed.
Page 492 490 STARTING AND OPERATING result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home 2. Shift the transmission into PARK, if possible. If not, Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission may shift the transmission to NEUTRAL. operate only in certain gears, or may not shift at all. 3.
Page 493 STARTING AND OPERATING 491 AutoStick can use the shift lever (in the MANUAL position), or the shift paddles, to manually shift the transmission. Tapping AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature the shift lever forward (-) while in the MANUAL (M) providing manual shift control, giving you more control position, or tapping the (-) shift paddle on the steering of the vehicle.
Page 494 492 STARTING AND OPERATING • The transmission will automatically downshift to first • The system may revert to automatic shift mode if a gear when coming to a stop. After a stop, the driver fault or overheat condition is detected. should manually upshift (+) the transmission as the NOTE: When Selec-Speed or Hill Descent Control is vehicle is accelerated.
Page 495: Four-Wheel Drive Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 493 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION Quadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/Precautions — If Equipped Quadra-Trac I Operating Instructions/Precautions The Quadra-Trac II transfer case is fully automatic in the — If Equipped normal driving 4WD AUTO mode. The Quadra-Trac II The Quadra-Trac I is a single-speed (HI range only) transfer case provides three mode positions: transfer case, which provides convenient full-time four- •...
Page 496: Shift Positions
494 STARTING AND OPERATING When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the engine WARNING! (Continued) speed is approximately three times that of the 4WD HI parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL position position at a given road speed. Take care not to overspeed disengages both the front and rear drive shafts from the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 497 STARTING AND OPERATING 495 NOTE: Refer to “Selec-Terrain – If Equipped” in “Start- WARNING! (Continued) ing And Operating” for further information on the vari- to roll, even if the automatic transmission is in PARK ous positions and their intended usages. (or manual transmission is in gear).
Page 498: Shifting Procedures
496 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Procedures 4WD HI To 4WD LOW With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running, shift the transmission into “N”, and push the “4WD LOW”...
Page 499 STARTING AND OPERATING 497 NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a NOTE: transfer case motor temperature protection condition • If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a transfer exists, a “For 4x4 Low Slow Below 3 mph (5 km/h) Put case motor temperature protection condition exists, a Trans in “N”...
Page 500 498 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, with the engine running. WARNING! 2. Press and hold the brake pedal. You or others could be injured or killed if you leave 3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the 4.
Page 501 STARTING AND OPERATING 499 NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, a “To Tow Vehicle Safely, Read Neutral Shift Procedure in Owners Manual” message will flash from the Driver Information Display (DID). Refer to “Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”...
Page 502: Quadra-Drive Ii System - If Equipped
500 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, push and hold 8. After the NEUTRAL (N) button has been released, the the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button (lo- transfer case will shift to the position indicated by the cated by the selector switch) for one second.
Page 503: Selec-Terrain - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 501 SELEC-TERRAIN — IF EQUIPPED Selec-Terrain consists of the following positions: • Snow – Tuning set for additional stability in inclement Description weather. Use on and off road on loose traction surfaces Selec-Terrain combines the capabilities of the vehicle such as snow.
Page 504: Driver Information Display (Did) Messages
502 STARTING AND OPERATING • Sand – Off road calibration for use on low traction high traction off-road surfaces. Use for low speed surfaces such as sand or wet grass. Driveline is maxi- obstacles such as large rocks, deep ruts, etc. If mized for traction.
Page 505: Quadra-Lift - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 503 QUADRA-LIFT — IF EQUIPPED Description The Quadra-Lift air suspension system provides full time load leveling capability along with the benefit of vehicle height adjustment by the push of a button. Selec-Terrain Switch 1 — Up Button 2 —...
Page 506 504 STARTING AND OPERATING • Normal Ride Height (NRH) – This is the standard required. To enter OR2, push the “Up” button twice position of the suspension and is meant for normal from the NRH position or once from the OR1 position driving.
Page 507 STARTING AND OPERATING 505 speed falls below 20 mph (32 km/h). The vehicle will NOTE: Automatic lowering of the vehicle into Entry/ enter Aero Mode, regardless of vehicle speed if the Exit Mode can be enabled through the Uconnect Touch- vehicle is in “SPORT”...
Page 508 506 STARTING AND OPERATING The system requires that the engine be running for all To assist with changing a spare tire, the Quadra-Lift air changes. When lowering the vehicle all of the doors, suspension system has a feature which allows the auto- including the liftgate, must be closed.
Page 509: Air Suspension Modes
STARTING AND OPERATING 507 Air Suspension Modes NOTE: This mode is intended to be enabled with engine running. The Air Suspension system has multiple modes to protect the system in unique situations: Wheel Alignment Mode Tire/Jack Mode Before performing a wheel alignment this mode must be enabled.
Page 510: Driver Information Display (Did) Messages
508 STARTING AND OPERATING Driver Information Display (DID) Messages threshold, etc). The “UP” button can be pressed multiple times, each press will raise the requested level by one When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will position up to a maximum position of OR2 or the highest appear in the DID display.
Page 511 STARTING AND OPERATING 509 • Off-Road 2 (OR2) – Indicator lamps 4, 5, and 6 will be height change will be paused until the vehicle speed illuminated when the vehicle is in OR2. either goes below 15 mph (24 km/h) and the height change continues to Entry/Exit Mode, or exceeds •...
Page 512: On-Road Driving Tips
510 STARTING AND OPERATING ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a NOTE: Prior to off-road driving with non-Summit mod- narrower track to make them capable of performing in a els that are also equipped with an Off Road Package, wide variety of off-road applications.
Page 513 STARTING AND OPERATING 511 Lower Front Fascia Removal: 1. Remove the seven quarter turn fasteners. 2. Starting on one side of the vehicle, disengage lower fascia from the upper fascia. Grasp the portion inside the wheel well. Pulling it downwards and toward you, separate the tabs from the slots in the upper fascia.
Page 514 512 STARTING AND OPERATING Radar Sensor Removal Procedure (If Equipped With Adaptive Cruise Control [ACC]): 1. With the lower fascia removed, which provides access to the sensor and bracket, disconnect the wiring harness from the sensor. 2. Using a suitable tool, disconnect the wire clip from the bracket.
Page 515 STARTING AND OPERATING 513 5. Remove the plug from the protective connector and NOTE: Some alignment may be required upon fascia install on the sensor. installation to align sensor with fascia. 6. Insert the wiring harness connector into the protective 4.
Page 516: Quadra-Lift - If Equipped
514 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: mode by normal use of the air suspension switches. Refer to “Quadra-Lift – If Equipped” in “Starting And Operat- • It may be necessary to apply additional force to ing” for further information. individual tabs to make sure they are fully engaged. When To Use 4WD LOW Range —...
Page 517: Driving Through Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 515 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! driveshafts. Driving in 4WD-LOW on pavement will When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph cause driveline binding; use only on wet or slippery (8 km/h). Always check water depth before entering, surfaces.
Page 518: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
516 STARTING AND OPERATING Flowing Water transfer case) to assure the fluids have not been contami- nated. Contaminated fluid (milky, foamy in appearance) If the water is swift flowing and rising (as in storm should be flushed/changed as soon as possible to pre- run-off), avoid crossing until the water level recedes vent component damage.
Page 519: Hill Climbing
STARTING AND OPERATING 517 Hill Climbing WARNING! NOTE: Before attempting to climb a hill, determine the If the engine stalls, you lose forward motion, or conditions at the crest and/or on the other side. cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, Before climbing a steep hill, shift the transmission to a never attempt to turn around.
Page 520: Traction Downhill
518 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction Downhill always a good idea to check for damage. That way you can get any problems taken care of right away and have When descending mountains or hills, use Hill Descent or your vehicle ready when you need it. Selec-Speed Control to avoid repeated heavy braking.
Page 521: Electric Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 519 • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or ELECTRIC POWER STEERING similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake The electric power steering system will give you good rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability and cleaned as soon as possible.
Page 522: Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L Engine Only - If Equipped
520 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: WARNING! • Even if the power steering assistance is no longer Continued operation with reduced assist could pose operational, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be Under these conditions there will be a substantial obtained as soon as possible.
Page 523: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 521 PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the PARK position. The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully.
Page 524 522 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the sion is placed in gear, the “Brake” Warning Light will parking brake. Always apply the parking brake flash.
Page 525: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 523 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or If the “Brake” Warning Light remains on with the in a location accessible to children, and do not parking brake released, a brake system malfunction leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with is indicated.
Page 526: Electronic Brake Control System
524 STARTING AND OPERATING brakes will still function. However, the effort required to Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required This function manages the distribution of the braking with the power system operating. torque between the front and rear axles by limiting braking pressure to the rear axle.
Page 527: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 525 • The ABS motor noise (it may continue to run for a Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) short time after the stop). The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased • The clicking sound of solenoid valves. vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions.
Page 528: Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
526 STARTING AND OPERATING ABS is designed to function with the OEM tires. Modifi- WARNING! (Continued) cation may result in degraded ABS performance. • Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. Pumping makes the stopping distance longer.
Page 529: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 527 Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing ing the rate and amount of brake application and then...
Page 530 528 STARTING AND OPERATING does not apply the throttle before this time expires, the is in PARK or NEUTRAL. For vehicles equipped with system will release brake pressure and the vehicle will a manual transmission if the clutch is pressed HSA will roll down the hill as normal.
Page 531 STARTING AND OPERATING 529 Towing With HSA WARNING! (Continued) HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll back • Failure to follow these warnings may cause the while towing a trailer. vehicle to roll down the incline and could collide with another vehicle, object or person, and cause WARNING! serious or fatal injury.
Page 532: Traction Control System (Tcs)
530 STARTING AND OPERATING • If disabling HSA using Uconnect Settings, refer to 7. Rotate the steering wheel back to center and then an “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru- additional slighty more than one-half turn to the right. ment Panel” for further information. 8.
Page 533: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 531 • Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine torque to be applied appropriate for the steering wheel position. to the wheel that is not spinning.
Page 534 532 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly main- • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent tain your vehicle, may change the handling charac- the natural laws of physics from acting on the teristics of your vehicle, and may negatively affect vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by the performance of the ESC system.
Page 535 STARTING AND OPERATING 533 ESC On illuminate. To turn the ESC on again, momentarily push the “ESC Off” switch and the “ESC Off Indicator Light” This is the normal operating mode for the ESC. When- will turn off. ever the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in this mode.
Page 536 534 STARTING AND OPERATING Full Off – If Equipped WARNING! This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use • In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine torque only and should not be used on any public roadways. In reduction and stability features are disabled.
Page 537 STARTING AND OPERATING 535 malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this NOTE: light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the • The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momen- speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
Page 538: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
536 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the tions and driving conditions, influence the chance speed of the vehicle.
Page 539: Ready Alert Braking (Rab)
STARTING AND OPERATING 537 follow the trailer tongue weight recommendations. Refer It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may to “Trailer Towing” in this section for further informa- occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by tion. the driver. The EBC will prepare the brake system for a panic stop.
Page 540: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - If Equipped
538 STARTING AND OPERATING optimal steering behavior in order to reach/maintain HDC has three states: vehicle stability. The only notification the driver receives 1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate). that the feature is active is the torque applied to the steering wheel.
Page 541 STARTING AND OPERATING 539 • 4th = 2.5 mph (4 km/h) Activating HDC • 5th = 3.1 mph (5 km/h) Once HDC is enabled, it will activate automatically if driven down a grade of sufficient magnitude. The set • 6th = 3.7 mph (6 km/h) speed for HDC is selectable by the driver, and can be •...
Page 542 540 STARTING AND OPERATING • The parking brake is applied. Deactivating HDC • Driver door opens. HDC will be deactivated but remain available if any of the following conditions occur: • The vehicle is driven greater than 20 mph (32 km/h) •...
Page 543: Selec Speed Control (Ssc) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 541 • The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for several Selec Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped seconds then extinguish when the driver pushes the SSC is intended for off road driving in 4WD Low Range HDC switch but enable conditions are not met.
Page 544 542 STARTING AND OPERATING • Vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h) and the level of set speed reduction depends on the magnitude of grade. The following summarizes the SSC • Parking brake is released. set speeds: • Driver door is closed. SSC Target Set Speeds •...
Page 545 STARTING AND OPERATING 543 • NEUTRAL = 1.2 mph (2 km/h) Deactivating SSC • PARK = SSC remains enabled but not active SSC will be deactivated but remain available if any of the following conditions occur: NOTE: • Driver overrides SSC set speed with throttle or brake •...
Page 546 544 STARTING AND OPERATING • The vehicle is driven greater than 20 mph (32 km/h) • The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for several for greater than 70 seconds. seconds then extinguish when SSC disables due to excess speed. •...
Page 547: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 545 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 548 546 STARTING AND OPERATING • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M. • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded into the sidewall.
Page 549 STARTING AND OPERATING 547 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
Page 550 548 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index – A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol – A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions –...
Page 551: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 549 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 552 550 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) – 01 means the year 2001 – Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured.
Page 553: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 551 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours.
Page 554: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
552 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Example Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar) Example Tire Placard Location (Door)
Page 555 STARTING AND OPERATING 553 Tire And Loading Information Placard 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading...
Page 556 554 STARTING AND OPERATING To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or “XXX”...
Page 557 STARTING AND OPERATING 555 • For the following example, the combined weight of NOTE: occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your (392 kg). trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The follow- ing table shows examples on how to calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and num-...
Page 558 556 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 559: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 557 • Ride Comfort WARNING! Safety Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and WARNING! increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 560: Tire Inflation Pressures
558 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Economy WARNING! (Continued) Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle resulting in higher fuel consumption. to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
Page 561 STARTING AND OPERATING 559 At least once a month: mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire side- pocket-type pressure gauge.
Page 562: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
560 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) WARNING! during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous.
Page 563: Tire Types
STARTING AND OPERATING 561 Tire Repair Tire Types If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it All Season Tires — If Equipped meets the following criteria: All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (Spring, • The tire has not been driven on when flat. Summer, Fall and Winter).
Page 564 562 STARTING AND OPERATING Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or Snow Tires mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires Summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may during the Winter.
Page 565: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 563 While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid See the tire pressure monitoring section for more infor- and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be mation. poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- Spare Tires —...
Page 566 564 STARTING AND OPERATING equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equip- of your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled rotation for your vehicle.
Page 567 STARTING AND OPERATING 565 Full Size Spare — If Equipped your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. first opportunity. This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Page 568: Tire Spinning
566 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or help you in determining when your tires should be replaced.
Page 569: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 567 • Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm).
Page 570: Replacement Tires
568 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Tires affect your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make sure that the wheel’s specifications match The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many those of the original wheels. characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures.
Page 571: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 569 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict- Replacing original tires with tires of a different size able handling and stress to steering and suspen- may result in false speedometer and odometer read- sion components.
Page 572 570 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Install device as tightly as possible and then re- Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow) tighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km). between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable •...
Page 573: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 571 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS NOTE: The premium Tire Pressure Monitor System will automatically locate the pressure values displayed in the The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at correct vehicle position following a tire rotation. different loads and perform different steering, handling, and braking functions.
Page 574: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
572 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) will warn threshold for any reason, including low temperature the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle effects, or natural pressure loss through the tire.
Page 575 STARTING AND OPERATING 573 of 33 psi (227 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F CAUTION! (Continued) (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi (193 kPa), equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system op- a temperature drop to 20°F (-7°C) will decrease the tire eration or sensor damage may result when using pressure to approximately 24 psi (165 kPa).
Page 576: Premium System
574 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care the tire. and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition.
Page 577: Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 575 • Receiver Module • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, which display in the Driver Information Display (DID), and a graphic displaying tire pressures • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au-...
Page 578 576 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four in PSI, BAR or kPa. active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible, and inflate the low tire(s) that is in a different color on the graphic display to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure displayed in the Inflate to XXX message.
Page 579: Service Tpm System Warning
STARTING AND OPERATING 577 Service Tpm System Warning 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on TPM sensors. and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a system fault is detected.
Page 580 578 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: There is no tire pressure monitoring sensor in the play dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value. Once you spare tire. The TPMS will not be able to monitor the tire repair or replace the original road tire, and reinstall it on pressure.
Page 581: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 579 General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 3.6L Engine — If Equipped RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This engine is designed to meet all emis- (1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
Page 582: L Engine - If Equipped
580 STARTING AND OPERATING Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard making a heavy knocking sound, see your dealer imme- starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experience these diately. Use of gasoline with an octane number lower symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before consid- than 87 can cause engine failure and may void or not be ering service for the vehicle.
Page 583: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
STARTING AND OPERATING 581 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may void or not be covered under New Vehicle Limited Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Warranty. genates such as ethanol. E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles CAUTION! Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso- line containing up to 15% ethanol (E-15).
Page 584: Mmt In Gasoline
582 STARTING AND OPERATING MMT In Gasoline Materials Added To Fuel Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper octane is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is rating, gasolines that contain detergents, corrosion and blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline stability additives are recommended.
Page 585: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 583 Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentrations performance: of methanol.
Page 586: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
584 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- WARNING! tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon conditions repaired promptly.
Page 587: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 585 ADDING FUEL 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located under the headlamp switch). Fuel Filler Door NOTE: In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the fuel door to break the ice buildup and re-release the fuel Fuel Filler Door Release Switch door using the inside release button.
Page 588 586 STARTING AND OPERATING • Retrieve funnel from the spare tire storage area. 3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system. • Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel 4.
Page 589: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
STARTING AND OPERATING 587 Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release WARNING! If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the filler door emergency release. vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is 1.
Page 590: Vehicle Loading
588 STARTING AND OPERATING VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar. This label contains the month and year of manufacture, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Page 591 STARTING AND OPERATING 589 Payload Rim Size The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size weight a truck can carry, including the weight of the listed.
Page 592: Trailer Towing
590 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way The actual total weight and the weight of the front and the brakes operate. rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined by weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation.
Page 593: Common Towing Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 591 To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) follow the requirements and recommendations in this The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing. cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and Common Towing Definitions...
Page 594: Starting And Operating
592 STARTING AND OPERATING 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. The recommended tongue weight is 10% to 15% of the vehicle’s GTW for a conventional Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) hitch.
Page 595 STARTING AND OPERATING 593 If equipped, the electronic Trailer Sway Control (TSC) steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing recognizes a swaying trailer and automatically applies safety. The addition of a friction/hydraulic sway control individual wheel brakes and/or reduces engine power to also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and attempt to eliminate the trailer sway.
Page 596: Trailer Hitch Classification
594 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max.
Page 597: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 595 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain: Max. GTW (Gross Max. Trailer Tongue Engine Model Frontal Area Trailer Wt.) Wt. (See Note) 3.6L (Std Cooling) 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1588 kgs)
Page 598: Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal (Summit Models) - If Equipped
596 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as NOTE: Use a suitable tool such as a coin in the slot of the part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and locking retainer if needed for added leverage. should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
Page 599: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 597 2. Pull the bottom of the cover outward (towards you), NOTE: Be sure to engage all tabs of the hitch receiver pull downwards to disengage the tabs located at the cover in the bumper fascia prior to installation. top of the hitch receiver cover.
Page 600: Towing Requirements
598 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to “Tire Safety Information/Tire and Loading In- formation Placard”...
Page 601 STARTING AND OPERATING 599 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as and do not make starts at full throttle.
Page 602 600 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your 2. GTW vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to 3. GAWR the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough 4.
Page 603 STARTING AND OPERATING 601 • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage WARNING! (Continued) before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping Information” in “Starting And Operating” for the distance.
Page 604 602 STARTING AND OPERATING • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, This could cause inadequate braking and possible stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for personal injury.
Page 605 STARTING AND OPERATING 603 Four-Pin Connector Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn 3 — Ground 6 —...
Page 606: Towing Tips
604 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Paddle Shift Mode • When using the Paddle Shift switches, select the Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer up in an area away from heavy highest gear that allows for adequate performance and traffic.
Page 607: Snow Plow
STARTING AND OPERATING 605 • Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to SNOW PLOW maximize fuel efficiency. Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment should not be added to the front end of your vehicle. The Cooling System airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-...
Page 608: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
606 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Four-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive Wheels OFF the Two-Wheel Drive Towing Condition Models Without Models With 4–LO Ground Models 4–LO Range Range Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED See Instructions •...
Page 609: Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models
STARTING AND OPERATING 607 NOTE: Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models • When recreational towing your vehicle, always follow DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional de- Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is tails.
Page 610 608 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for tow- CAUTION! ing, to secure the front wheels in the straight position. Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- CAUTION! ments can cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage.
Page 611 STARTING AND OPERATING 609 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re- • DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Towing with quirements can cause severe transmission and/or only one set of wheels on the ground (front or rear) transfer case damage.
Page 612 610 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Press and hold the brake pedal. WARNING! (Continued) 3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. position disengages both the front and rear drive- shafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle 4. If vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift air suspension, to roll, even if the transmission is in PARK.
Page 613 STARTING AND OPERATING 611 9. Shift the transmission back into NEUTRAL. 10. With the transmission and transfer case in NEU- TRAL, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button until the engine turns off. Turning the engine off will automatically place the transmission in PARK.
Page 614 612 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift air sus- NOTE: pension, the engine should be started and left running • Steps 1 through 4 are requirements that must be met for a minimum of 60 seconds (with all the doors before pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must closed) at least once every 24 hours.
Page 615 STARTING AND OPERATING 613 6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold 7. When the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light turns off, the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button (lo- release the NEUTRAL (N) button. After the NEU- cated by the selector switch) for one second.
Page 616 614 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met before pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed. If any of these requirements are not met before press- ing the NEUTRAL (N) button or are no longer met during the shift, the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light will flash continuously until all requirements are met or...
Page 617 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Road Tire Installation ....629 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...616 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 618: Hazard Warning Flashers
616 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 619: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 617 • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum WARNING! heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a You or others can be badly burned by hot engine supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 620: Torque Specifications
618 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Torque Specifications Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/ Lug Nut/ Bolt Size Bolt Socket Size 130 Ft-Lbs (176 N·m) M14 x 1.50 22 mm **Use only your Authorized Dealer recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening.
Page 621: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 619 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
Page 622: Jack Location
620 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Page 623: Spare Tire Stowage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 621 NOTE: The funnel for the Cap-Less Fuel System is Preparations For Jacking located on top of the spare tire. If your vehicle is out of fuel and an auxiliary fuel can is needed, insert the funnel CAUTION! into the filler neck and proceed to fill the vehicle.
Page 624: Jacking Instructions
622 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Set the parking brake. Jacking Instructions 4. Place the shift lever into PARK. WARNING! 5. Turn the ignition OFF. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally help prevent personal injury or damage to your opposite of the jacking position.
Page 625 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 623 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a Jack Warning Label service center where it can be raised on a lift.
Page 626 624 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Jacking Locations Jack And Tool Assembly...
Page 627 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 625 4. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flange just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. Front Jacking Location Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding...
Page 628 626 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding). Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
Page 629 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 627 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 7. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 8.
Page 630 628 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter- clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks. 10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage.
Page 631: Road Tire Installation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 629 NOTE: Do not drive with the spare tire installed for more WARNING! than 50 miles (80 km) at a max speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has WARNING! been lowered.
Page 632: Jump-Starting
630 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- precautions. started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster Preparations For Jump-Start pack.
Page 633 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 631 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 rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact.
Page 634: Jump-Starting Procedure
632 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- Jump-Starting Procedure cal accessories. WARNING! 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to remove Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
Page 635 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 633 Connecting The Jumper Cables WARNING! (Continued) 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the could result in personal injury. Only use the specific remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. ground point, do not use any other exposed metal parts.
Page 636 634 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle in the reverse sequence: you should have the battery and charging system tested at your authorized dealer. Disconnecting The Jumper Cables 1.
Page 637: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 635 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE NOTE: Push the ESC Off switch (if necessary), to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it Off mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Elec- can often be moved using a rocking motion.
Page 638: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
636 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- may lead to transmission overheating and failure. ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or It can also damage the tires.
Page 639: Manual Park Release
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 637 MANUAL PARK RELEASE WARNING! • Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle. WARNING! Chains may break, causing serious injury or death. Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the • Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow parking brake, before activating the Manual Park hooks.
Page 640 638 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Open the center console and locate the Manual Park 3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push the metal Release cover, remove it by snapping the cover away latch in towards the tether strap. from the console hinges.
Page 641 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 639 4. While the metal latch is in the open position, simulta- CAUTION! neously pull upwards on the tether strap until the lever clicks and latches in the released position. The Closing the armrest while the Manual Park Release is transmission is now out of PARK and the vehicle can activated may damage the Manual Park Release be moved.
Page 642 640 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES To Disengage the Manual Park Release Lever: 2. Once the tension has been released and the lever has been unlocked be sure it is stowed properly and locks 1. To disengage the Manual Park Release apply tension into position.
Page 643: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 641 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE NOTE: Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift must be placed in Transport mode, before tying them down (from This section describes procedures for towing a disabled the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck. Refer to the section vehicle using a commercial towing service.
Page 644 642 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Four-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive Wheels OFF the Two-Wheel Drive Towing Condition Models Without Models With 4–LO Ground Models 4–LO Range Range Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED See Instructions • Transmission in PARK •...
Page 645: Two-Wheel Drive Models
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 643 If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) Two-Wheel Drive Models while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with position, not the ACC position. all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
Page 646: Four-Wheel Drive Models
644 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be Four-Wheel Drive Models towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 30 The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels miles (48 km), tow with the rear wheels OFF the ground. OFF the ground.
Page 647 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 645 CAUTION! • Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing. • Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re- quirements can cause severe transmission and/or transfer case damage.
Page 649 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... .659 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..649 ▫...
Page 650 648 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Brake System ......686 ▫ Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped ..711 ▫...
Page 651: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 649 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Remote Jump Start Positive Terminal 6 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 3 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 — Air Cleaner Filter 4 —...
Page 652: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
650 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Remote Jump Start Positive Terminal 6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 4 —...
Page 653: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 651 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 654: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
652 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Owner’s Manual Radio Supplement and “Cybersecurity” WARNING! in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your Own- • ONLY an authorized service technician should con- er’s Manual on the DVD. nect equipment to the OBD II connection port in EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE order to diagnose or service your vehicle.
Page 655 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 653 • The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your illuminated until you place the ignition in the off vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the following: position or start the engine.
Page 656: Replacement Parts
654 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PARTS NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civil Use of genuine MOPAR parts for normal/scheduled penalties being assessed against you. maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- sure the designed performance.
Page 657: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 655 Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed CAUTION! (Continued) “Maintenance Schedule”, there are other components transmission, or air conditioning. Such damage is which may require servicing or replacement in the future. not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of component malfunc- CAUTION! tion, use only the specified fluid for the flushing...
Page 658 656 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or top of the safe zone on these engines.
Page 659 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 657 The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended CAUTION! engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com- Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the partment”...
Page 660 658 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended Synthetic engine oils which do not have both the engine engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on oil certification mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com- number should not be used.
Page 661: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 659 Engine Oil Filter WARNING! The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can at every engine oil change. provide a measure of protection in the case of engine Engine Oil Filter Selection backfire.
Page 662 660 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Gasoline Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement Inspect engine air cleaner filter for dirt and or debris, if you find evidence of either dirt or debris you should change your air cleaner filter. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Removal 1.
Page 663 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 661 2. Lift the air cleaner cover to access the air cleaner filter. 3. Remove the air cleaner filter element from the housing assembly. Open Air Cleaner Filter Assembly Air Cleaner Filter 1 — Air Cleaner Cover 1 —...
Page 664: Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
662 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Installation Accessory Drive Belt Inspection NOTE: Inspect and clean the housing if dirt or debris is WARNING! present before replacing the air filter element. • Do not attempt to inspect an accessory drive belt 1.
Page 665 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 663 However, cracks running along a rib (not across) are not Conditions that would require replacement: normal. Any belt with cracks running along a rib must be • Rib chunking (one or more ribs has separated from belt replaced.
Page 666: Maintenance-Free Battery
664 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Belt replacement on some models requires the use of WARNING! (Continued) special tools, we recommend having your vehicle ser- over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid viced at an authorized dealer. splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- Maintenance-Free Battery diately with large amounts of water.
Page 667: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 665 test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this CAUTION! time. • It is essential when replacing the cables on the WARNING! battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to •...
Page 668 666 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling HFO 1234yf CAUTION! — If Equipped Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning HFO 1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydro- system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- fluoolefine HFO that is endorsed by the Environmental tioning components.
Page 669 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 667 Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air Filter) Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. WARNING! Do not remove the A/C air filter while the vehicle is running, or while the ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
Page 670 668 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. There are glove compartment travel stops on both sides of the glove compartment door, partially close the glove compartment door and push inward to release the glove compartment travel stop on one side and repeat this procedure for the opposite side. 3.
Page 671 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 669 pulling the door outward. Unhinge the filter cover on 6. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight out of the right side to fully remove the cover. the housing. 7. Install the A/C air filter with the arrow on the filter pointing toward the floor.
Page 672: Body Lubrication
670 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 9. Push the door to the near closed position to reengage The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a the glove compartment travel stops. year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR Lock NOTE: Ensure the glove compartment door hinges and Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Page 673 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 671 NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- Front Wiper Blade Removal/Installation ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor performance of blades may be present with chattering, CAUTION! marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions Do not allow the wiper arm to spring back against are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as neces- the glass without the wiper blade in place or the glass...
Page 674 672 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE holding the wiper arm with one hand, slide the wiper blade down towards the base of the wiper arm. Wiper Blade With Release Tab In Locked Position 1 — Wiper Wiper Blade With Release Tab In Unlocked Position 2 —...
Page 675 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 673 3. With the wiper blade disengaged, remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm by holding the wiper arm with one hand and separating the wiper blade from the wiper arm with the other hand (move the wiper blade toward the right side of the vehicle to separate the wiper blade from the wiper arm).
Page 676 674 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Installing The Front Wipers Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation 1. Lift the wiper arm off of the glass, until the wiper arm 1. Lift the rear wiper arm pivot cap away from the glass is in the full up position. to allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the glass.
Page 677 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 675 Wiper Pivot Cap In Unlocked Position Wiper Blade In Folded Out Position 1 — Wiper Arm Pivot Cap 1 — Wiper Arm Pivot Cap 2 — Wiper Arm 2 — Wiper Arm 3 — Wiper Blade 2.
Page 678 676 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. To remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm, grasp the bottom end of the wiper blade nearest to wiper arm with your right hand. With your left hand hold the wiper arm as you pull the wiper blade away from the wiper arm past its stop far enough to unsnap the wiper blade pivot pin from the receptacle on the end of the wiper arm.
Page 679: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 677 Installing The Rear Wiper Adding Washer Fluid This vehicle is equipped with a Driver Information Display 1. Lift the rear wiper arm pivot cap away from the glass (DID), the DID will indicate when the washer fluid level is to allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the low.
Page 680: Exhaust System
678 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised WARNING! for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. Commercially available windshield washer solvents WARNING! are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around •...
Page 681 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 679 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
Page 682: Cooling System
680 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in You or others can be badly burned by hot engine motion.
Page 683 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 681 for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant down the face of the condenser. properly.
Page 684 682 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than be compatible with the engine coolant and may specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- plug the radiator. gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine •...
Page 685 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 683 Please review these recommendations for using Organic NOTE: Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) • It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the proper that meets the requirements of FCA Material Standard level of protection against freezing according to the MS.90032.
Page 686 684 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Pressure Cap WARNING! (Continued) The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant specified for your vehicle.
Page 687 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 685 Coolant Level Points To Remember The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming engine OFF and cold, the level of the engine coolant from the front of the engine compartment.
Page 688: Brake System
686 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) required, the cooling system should be pressure tested performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis- for leaks. sions. • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a Brake System minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to In order to assure brake system performance, all brake...
Page 689 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 687 Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder WARNING! The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake when performing under the hood service, or immedi- fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine ately if the brake system warning lamp indicates system Parts”...
Page 690: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
688 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE inspected. If gear oil leakage is suspected inspect the WARNING! (Continued) fluid level. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro- Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa- longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
Page 691: Transfer Case
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 689 The rear axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to level. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m). “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. Adding Fluid CAUTION! Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the hole, Do not overtighten the plugs as it could damage them...
Page 692: Automatic Transmission
690 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Selection Of Lubricant CAUTION! Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintain- turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration ing Your Vehicle” for further information. in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter Automatic Transmission shudder.
Page 693 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 691 with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmis- CAUTION! sion damage. Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as CAUTION! the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- nents. Such damage is not covered by the New If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 694: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
692 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage.
Page 695 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 693 • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- Special Care lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and Tar Remover to remove. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
Page 696 694 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor or de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well Black Satin Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, packaged and sealed.
Page 697 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 695 Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Interior Care Equipped Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- carpeting. ner: Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. •...
Page 698 696 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton Many are potentially flammable, and if used in based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as closed areas they may cause respiratory harm. damage to the seat may result.
Page 699 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 697 Glass Surfaces 1. Clean with a wet soft cloth. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a with MOPAR Glass Cleaner, or any commercial clean damp cloth.
Page 700: Fuses
698 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) with another fuse of higher amp rating. Never A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and replace a blown fuse with metal wires or any other leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system material.
Page 701: Power Distribution Center
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 699 Power Distribution Center The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains car- tridge fuses, micro fuses, relays, and circuit breakers. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart.
Page 702 700 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 40 Amp Green – Anti-lock Brakes/Electronic Stability Con- trol Pump 30 Amp Pink – Starter Solenoid 30 Amp Pink – Diesel Fuel Heater (Diesel engine only) / Brake Vacuum Pump 40 Amp Green –...
Page 703 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 701 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink – Driver Door Module 30 Amp Pink – Front Wipers 30 Amp Pink – Anti-lock Brakes/Stability Control Module/Valves 20 Amp Blue – Trailer Tow Backup Lights - If Equipped 20 Amp Blue –...
Page 704 702 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Daytime Running Lights/Headlamp Lev- eling – 20 Amp Yellow Horn – 10 Amp Red Diagnostic Port – 10 Amp Red Integrated Central Stack / Climate Control –...
Page 705 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 703 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Purging Pump (Diesel engine only) – 15 Amp Blue Transmission Control Module – 10 Amp Red Transmission Control Module/PM Sensor (Diesel engine only) – 10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch –...
Page 706 704 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red PCM (If Equipped) – 15 Amp Blue HID Headlamp RH - If Equipped – 10 Amp Red Dual Batt Control (If Equipped) – 10 Amp Red Anti-lock Brakes/Electronic Stability Con- trol –...
Page 707 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 705 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 15 Amp Blue Switch Bank/Instrument Cluster – 10 Amp Red Airbag Module – 10 Amp Red Airbag Module – 10 Amp Red Air Suspension – If Equipped / Trailer Tow / Steering Column Control Module –...
Page 708 706 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description – 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seats - If Equipped – 10 Amp Red Climate Control / Driver Assistance Sys- tems Module / DSRC F100 – 10 Amp Red Active Damping - If Equipped F101 –...
Page 709: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 707 VEHICLE STORAGE CAUTION! If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 • When installing the power distribution center days you may want to take steps to protect your battery. cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly You may: positioned and fully latched.
Page 710: Replacement Bulbs
708 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Glove Box Lamp Grab Handle Lamp L002825W5W Overhead Console Reading Lamps VT4976 Rear Cargo Lamp 214–2 Visor Vanity Lamp V26377 Underpanel Courtesy Lamps Instrument Cluster (General Illumination) Telltale/Hazard Lamp...
Page 711 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 709 Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Headlamps (Low Beam) - If Equipped Premium Headlamps (Low/High Beam) D3S (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Headlamps (High Beam) - If Equipped 9005 Premium Park/Turn Signal Lamp LED - (Service at Authorized Dealer) Premium Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) LED - (Service at Authorized Dealer) Front Fog Lamps...
Page 712: Bulb Replacement
710 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Bulb Number Rear Body Side Tail Lamps LED - (Service at Authorized Dealer) CHMSL - Center High Mounted Stop Lamp LED - (Service at Authorized Dealer) NOTE: Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from your authorized dealer. If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual.
Page 713: Halogen Headlamps - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 711 NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- Front Turn Signal charge (HID) headlamps, when the headlamps are 1. Open the hood. turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This dimin- ishes and becomes more white after approximately 10 2.
Page 714: Front Fog Lamps
712 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Fog Lamps CAUTION! (Continued) 1. Reach through the cutout in the splash shield and • Always use the correct bulb size and type for disconnect the wiring harness from the fog lamp replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may connector.
Page 715: Rear Tail, Stop, And Turn Signal Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 713 Rear Tail, Stop, and Turn Signal Lamps 4. Twist socket counter clockwise and remove from lamp. 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Remove the two push-pins from the tail lamp housing. 3. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly rearward to disengage the lamp from the aperture panel.
Page 716: Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp
714 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 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.
Page 717: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 715 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The center high mounted stop lamp is LED. Service at Authorized Dealer. Rear Of Liftgate Tail Lamp 1 — Auxiliary LED Tail Connector – Do Not Remove 2 — Backup Bulb Socket Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp 6.
Page 718: Fluid Capacities
716 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 3.6L and 5.7L Engines 25 Gallons 94.0 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System* 3.6L Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000...
Page 719: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 717 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix.
Page 720 718 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filter or equivalent. Spark Plugs – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs. Spark Plugs – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Page 721 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 719 CAUTION! (Continued) OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au- thorized dealer as soon as possible. • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
Page 722: Chassis
720 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Transfer Case –...
Page 723 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....724 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .722...
Page 724 722 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change 350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The indicator system.
Page 725 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 723 • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following master cylinder and fill as needed. pages for required maintenance. • Check function of all interior and exterior lights Required Maintenance At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: •...
Page 726 724 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
Page 727 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 725 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter. Replace the air conditioning filter. Replace spark plugs.** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
Page 728 726 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
Page 729 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .729 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
Page 730 728 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .736 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....735 ▫...
Page 731: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 729 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 732: Fca Us Llc Customer Center
730 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized FCA US LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
Page 733: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 731 In Mexico Contact Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Sante Fe C.P. 05109 manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- Mexico, D.
Page 734 732 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only We appreciate that you have made a major investment the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with...
Page 735: Warranty Information
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 733 WARRANTY INFORMATION If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy DVD, for the terms and provisions of FCA US LLC campaign.
Page 736: Publication Order Forms
734 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans- Service Manuals port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor- Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/ mation that students and professional technicians need in roadsafety/ diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain- ing, servicing, and repairing FCA US LLC vehicles.
Page 737: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 735 Owner’s Manuals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the The following tire grading categories were established by assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac- the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The quaint you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles.
Page 738: Traction Grades
736 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE significantly from the norm due to variations in driving Temperature Grades habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, teristics and climate. representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under Traction Grades controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
Page 739 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 737 WARNING! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- ing, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Page 741 INDEX...
Page 742 740 INDEX About Your Brakes ......523 Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ... .82 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) .
Page 743 INDEX 741 Alarm System (Security Alarm) ....20 Fluid Type ......690, 720 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle .
Page 744 742 INDEX Fluid Check ......687 Cargo Light ......281 Master Cylinder .
Page 745 INDEX 743 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ....682 Belt ....... . .101 Coolant Capacity .
Page 746 744 INDEX Defroster, Rear Window.....287 Off-Road ......510 Defroster, Windshield .
Page 747 INDEX 745 Tow Hooks ......636 Oil Synthetic ......658 Emission Control System Maintenance .
Page 748 746 INDEX Hazard Warning ......616 Four Wheel Drive Operation ....493 Turn Signal .
Page 749 INDEX 747 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ..253, 259 Headlight Washers ......184 Gasoline, Clean Air .
Page 750 748 INDEX Interior Appearance Care ....695 Unlock Liftgate ......47 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).
Page 751 INDEX 749 Liftgate ....... . .47 Headlights ......710, 711 Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer .
Page 752 750 INDEX Vanity Mirror ......134 Memory Seats And Radio ....162 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .
Page 753 INDEX 751 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ....579 Onboard Diagnostic System ....651 Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) .
Page 754 752 INDEX Power Preparation For Jacking .....621 Brakes .......523 Pretensioners Distribution Center (Fuses) .
Page 755 INDEX 753 Rear Cupholder ......276 Programming Additional Key Fobs ..20, 26 Rear ParkSense System .
Page 756 754 INDEX Safety Defects, Reporting ....733 Adjustable Shoulder Belt ....60 Safety, Exhaust Gas .
Page 757 INDEX 755 Vented .......154 Snow Plow......605 Ventilated .
Page 758 756 INDEX Steering Telescoping Steering Column....184, 185 Power .......519 Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) .
Page 759 INDEX 757 Pressure Warning Light ....314 Recreational ......606 Quality Grading .
Page 760 758 INDEX Maintenance ......690 General Information .....462 Shifting .
Page 761 INDEX 759 Vehicle Storage......440, 707 Windshield Washers ..... . .179 Viscosity, Engine Oil .
Page 763 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Owner's Manual

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