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  • Page 1 2 0 1 4 P r o M a s t e r 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 ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac- vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman- tion.
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...

  • Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number

    6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Operating instructions for the special equipment in- stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions erating procedures that could result in a collision or are missing, please contact your authorized dealer for bodily injury.

  • Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    INTRODUCTION 7 frame and underbody as well as the Automobile Infor- VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS mation Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title. WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
  • Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ General Information ....15 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .11 ▫...
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters..18 ▫ Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ..40 ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...19 ▫...

  • Page 13: A Word About Your Keys

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The Key Fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter with an integrated key. To use the mechanical key simply press the mechanical key release button. The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key code numbers to order duplicate keys, and the autho- rized studio that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks.
  • Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder. WARNING! • Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK and re- move the Key Fob from the ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.

  • Page 15: Locking Doors With A Key

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key-In-Ignition Reminder WARNING! (Continued) Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition • Do not leave children or animals inside parked and the ignition switch position is OFF/LOCK, sounds a vehicles in hot weather.

  • Page 16: To Release The Steering Wheel Lock - If Equipped

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Release The Steering Wheel Lock — If The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded Equipped electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro- Insert the key in the ignition switch and start the engine.

  • Page 17: Replacement Keys

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 This PIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of CAUTION! (Continued) keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an • The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not com- authorized dealer. patible with some aftermarket remote starting sys- NOTE: When having the Sentry Key®...

  • Page 18: Vehicle Security Alarm

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved alarm is still present, the system will ignore that condi- by the party responsible for compliance could void the tion and monitor the remaining doors and ignition. user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 19: Security System Manual Override

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds, vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition system will give you a false alarm.

  • Page 20: To Unlock The Doors

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with the CARGO UNLOCK button on RKE transmitter once to metal objects. unlock the cargo area (rear lateral sliding doors and rear door). The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal.

  • Page 21: Transmitter Battery Replacement

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Transmitter Battery Replacement NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap- ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. 1. Press the mechanical key release button and release the mechanical key to access the battery case screw located on the side of the Key Fob.

  • Page 22: General Information

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and radios.
  • Page 23 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Once the doors have been locked with the RKE transmit- ter, it will no longer be possible to unlock them by pressing central LOCK/UNLOCK button. To unlock the front doors, pull the inside door handle to the first detent.

  • Page 24: Automatic Door Locks - If Equipped

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • For personal security and safety in the event of a An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all well as when you park and leave the vehicle.

  • Page 25: Windows

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 WINDOWS Power Windows — If Equipped The control on the left front door panel has UP-DOWN switches that give you fingertip control of all power windows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the front passenger door for passenger window control.

  • Page 26: Wind Buffeting

    24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To open the window part way, press the window switch WARNING! and release it when you want the window to stop. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with The power window switches remain active for up to access to an unlocked vehicle.

  • Page 27: Occupant Restraint Systems

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag: Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: 1.

  • Page 28: Seat Belt Systems

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind the “If You Need Consumer Assistance” section for them or under their arm. customer service contact information. 5. You should read the instructions provided with your WARNING! child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly.
  • Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they Initial Indication can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some If the driver is unbuckled when the ignition switch is first of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown in the START or ON/RUN position, a chime will signal from the vehicle.
  • Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE unoccupied). The BeltAlert warning sequence starts by are placed on the outboard front passenger seat or when blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an the seat is folded flat (if equipped). It is recommended intermittent chime.
  • Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very WARNING! (Continued) sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoul- other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the der part of the seat belt to move freely with you under vehicle.
  • Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your injuries in a collision much worse. You might abdomen. Always wear the lap part of your seat suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out belt as low as possible and keep it snug.
  • Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, your seat belt snugly. frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be re- •...
  • Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Pulling Out The Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
  • Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 6. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the seat belt to retract fully.
  • Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing and the seat belt is no longer twisted. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the driver and front outboard passenger seats, the top of the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or down- ward to position the seat belt away from your neck.
  • Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 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 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belts And Pregnant Women WARNING! (Continued) • Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the shoulder belt.
  • Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 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 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Front Bench Seat Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations Front Bucket Seat Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) If the passenger seating position is equipped with an Location 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 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out WARNING! (Continued) only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortably • Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the latch with a rear seat.

  • Page 42: Supplemental Restraint Systems (Srs)

    40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) WARNING! Some of the safety features described in this section may • The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the be standard equipment on some models, or may be switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) fea- optional equipment on others.
  • Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 • Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds • Supplemental Side Air Bags for a self-check when the ignition switch is in the •...
  • Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during WARNING! the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first in the MAR/ACC/ON/RUN position. Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bag •...
  • Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 WARNING! • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during 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 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features WARNING! (Continued) The driver and passenger front air bag system is designed • Do not put anything on or around the air bag to inflate based on the severity and type of collision as covers or attempt to open them manually.
  • Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 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, Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional pro- away from an inflating air bag.
  • Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SABs are marked with a “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIR- When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the out- BAG” label sewn into the outboard side of the seats. 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.
  • Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 2. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains SABICs may help reduce the risk of head and other (SABICs): Located above the side windows. The trim injuries to front and rear seat outboard occupants in covering the SABICs is labeled “SRS AIRBAG”...
  • Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the Side Air Bags in a particular impact event is appro- WARNING! priate, based on the severity and type of collision. The • Do not mount equipment, or stack luggage or other side impact sensors aid the ORC in determining the appropriate response to impact events.
  • Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Side Air Bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint WARNING! (Continued) system. Side Air Bags deploy in less time than it takes to against the seats. Children must be properly re- blink your eyes.
  • Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front and Side Impact Sensors NOTE: Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during air bag deployment. • Seat Belt Pretensioners The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or •...
  • Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 contact with chemicals. They are not permanent and WARNING! normally heal quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot blistering, see your doctor immediately.
  • Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Fuel Cut Off Switch NOTE: After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the key Your vehicle is equipped with a Fuel Cut Off safety from the ignition switch to avoid draining the battery.
  • Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Fuel Cut Off Switch Reset Procedure WARNING! In order to reset the Fuel Cut Off Switch after an event If, after an accident, you smell fuel or see leaks from push the “A” Button located underneath the instrument the fuel system, do not reset the Fuel Cut Off Switch panel on the passenger side.
  • Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 57: Child Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 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. Every state in the NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a United States, and every Canadian province, requires non-trivial crash situation occurs;...
  • Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • For additional information, refer how strong you are. The child and others could be www.safercar.gov/parents/index.htm or call: 1–888– badly injured or killed. Any child riding in your 327–4236 vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’s size.
  • Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Recommended Type of Child Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Con- younger and who have not vertible Child Restraint, facing reached the height or weight limits...
  • Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infant 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 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 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 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats 5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle.
  • Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Installing Child Restraints In Commercial Vehicles WARNING! (Continued) This commercial vehicle is not designed for use as a bag. In a collision, a passenger air bag may deploy family vehicle and is not intended for carrying children causing severe injury or death to infants riding in in the front passenger seat(s).
  • Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt.

  • Page 66: Transporting Pets

    64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a 8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by “click.” pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path.
  • Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 lights and courtesy lights while releasing all the doors and displaying a message; they are deactivated by press- ing button A. NOTE: After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the key from the ignition switch to avoid draining the battery.

  • Page 68: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. in the engine or damage may result. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).

  • Page 69: Exhaust Gas

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Exhaust Gas WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked WARNING! vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon cause serious injury or death. monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.

  • Page 70: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The WARNING! (Continued) Vehicle • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the Seat Belts engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
  • Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the WARNING! light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- Defroster sonal injury.

  • Page 72: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside

    70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside WARNING! (Continued) The Vehicle • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Tires properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning. Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear •...
  • Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.

  • Page 75: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Swivel Seat — If Equipped....87 MIRRORS ......76 ▫...
  • Page 76 74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ..95 ▫ Intermittent Wiper System ....100 ▫ Lights-On Reminder ....96 ▫...
  • Page 77 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED ..117 EQUIPPED ......107 CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER —...

  • Page 78: Mirrors

    76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).

  • Page 79: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 Power Mirrors — If Equipped WARNING! The power mirror controls are located on the driver-side Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside convex door trim panel. mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are.

  • Page 80: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped

    78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE switch. Tilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirror to move. When you are finished adjusting the mirror, turn the control to the center position “O” to prevent accidentally moving a mirror. Heated Mirrors —...
  • Page 81 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 If the mirror head or pivot exhibits a slight amount of play, the mirror should be power folded closed, then power folded open (This may require multiple button pushes). NOTE: The intended use of the power fold mirrors is by pushing the buttons to fold and unfold the mirrors.

  • Page 82: Seats

    80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS Manual Front Seat Adjustments Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the The driver and passenger seats can be adjusted forward, vehicle. rearward, reclined, front and rear height and lumbar adjustments.
  • Page 83 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 Forward And Rearward Adjustment The adjusting bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rear- ward. Release the bar once the seat is in the desired position.
  • Page 84 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Height Adjustment — Without Swivel Seat — If Equipped The height adjusting levers are located on the center outboard side of the seat. Lift up on the front lever to adjust the front of the seat up or down. Lift up on the rear lever to adjust the rear of the seat up or down.
  • Page 85 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 Height Adjustment — With Swivel Seat — If Equipped The height adjusting knobs are located on the center outboard side of the seat. Rotate the front knob to adjust the front of the seat up or down. Rotate the rear knob to adjust the rear of the seat up or down.
  • Page 86 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Recliner Adjustment — Without Swivel Seat The recliner knob is on the rear outboard side of the seat. To recline the seatback, lean back, rotate the knob rear- ward to position the seatback as desired. To return the seatback to its normal upright position, lean forward, rotate the knob forward until the seatback is in the upright position.
  • Page 87 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 outward. Release the lever once the seatback is in the WARNING! upright position. • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be adjusted properly and you could be injured.

  • Page 88: Air Seat - If Equipped

    86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Air Seat — If Equipped Damper Weight Adjustment The seat is equipped with a mechanical spring system Use the weight adjustment knob to set the required and hydraulic shock absorber to ensure maximum com- setting based on body weight, with settings between fort and safety.

  • Page 89: Swivel Seat - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 Swivel Seat — If Equipped The swivel seat lever is located at the lower front inboard side of the seat. The seat may be turned through 180° toward the seat on the opposite side and approximately 35°...

  • Page 90: Flap On Bench - If Equipped

    88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Flap On Bench — If Equipped The fold-down flap is equipped with two cup holders and a support surface with a paper holder clip. If your vehicle is equipped with a bench seat, the seat is equipped with a fold-down flap that can be used as a document support surface.

  • Page 91: Heated Seats - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 Heated Seats — If Equipped Press the switch once to turn on the heated seats. Press the switch a second time to shut the heating elements off. On some models, the front driver and passenger seats may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt and seatbacks.

  • Page 92: Head Restraints

    90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- This may cause the seat heater to overheat.

  • Page 93: Adjustable Armrests - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Adjustable Armrests — If Equipped The seat adjustable armrest can be raised and adjusted for height. Underneath the front of the armrest is the adjuster wheel which will adjust the height of the armrest up or down.

  • Page 94: To Open And Close The Hood

    92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn the adjuster wheel to the right or left to adjust the TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD height of the armrest up or down. To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1.
  • Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle, reach into the 3. Raise the hood and place the hood prop rod in hood opening beneath the center of the hood and push the slot to secure the hood in the open position.

  • Page 96: Lights

    94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS CAUTION! Multifunction Lever To prevent possible damage: • Before closing hood, make sure the hood prop rod The multifunction lever controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam is fully seated into its storage retaining clips.

  • Page 97: Headlights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 Headlights To turn on the headlights, turn the end of the multifunction lever to the headlight position. When the headlight switch is on, the parking lights, taillights, license plate light, the clear- ance lights and instrument panel lights are also turned on.

  • Page 98: Lights-On Reminder

    96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the Battery Saver end of the multifunction lever to the O (Off) position. To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery when the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for 10 minutes the NOTE: The low beams and side/taillights will not be on interior lights will automatically turn off.

  • Page 99: Turn Signals

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Turn Signals Lane Change Assist Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash five proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.

  • Page 100: Map/Dome/Lights

    98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Activation Map/Dome/Lights Remove the key or turn the ignition to the OFF/LOCK These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the position, and pull the multifunction lever toward the overhead console. Each light is turned on by pressing the steering wheel, within two minutes.

  • Page 101: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right side of the steering column. There are five different modes of operation for the front windshield wipers. The windshield wiper lever can be raised or lowered to access the modes.

  • Page 102: Intermittent Wiper System

    100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The windshield wipers/washers will only oper- Intermittent Wiper System ate with the ignition in the ON/RUN position. Push the lever downward to the first detent and rotate the center ring to use one of the four intermittent wiper settings when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable delay between cycles, desirable.

  • Page 103: Windshield Washer Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer WARNING! pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be used in order to Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield spray the windshield with washer fluid.

  • Page 104: Telescoping Steering Column

    102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To unlock the steering column, pull the control handle up. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the This feature allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To steering column.

  • Page 105: Electronic Speed Control

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h) up to the maximum speed of 100 mph (160 km/h). The Electronic Speed Control Lever is located on the left side of the steering column.

  • Page 106: To Activate

    104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 107: To Deactivate

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 To Deactivate The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the RES button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will U.S.

  • Page 108: To Accelerate For Passing

    106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Decrease Speed Metric Speed (km/h) • Tapping the Speed Control lever down (-) once will When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can de- crease speed by tapping the Speed Control lever down result in a 2 km/h decrease in set speed.

  • Page 109: Parksense® Rear Park Assist - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so e.g. during a parking maneuver. Refer to ParkSense® it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed System Usage Precautions for limitations of this system Control.

  • Page 110: Parksense® Rear Park Assist Alerts

    108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE from the center of the rear fascia/bumper and up to 24 in The minimum height of a detectable obstacle corre- (60 cm) from the corners of the rear fascia/bumper, sponds to the maximum height of an obstacle that would depending on the location, type and orientation of the clear the underside of the car during the parking maneu- obstacle.
  • Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Audible And Visual Signals Supplied By The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System SIGNAL MEANING INDICATION Obstacle Distance An obstacle is present within Audible signal (dashboard loudspeaker) • Sound pulses emitted at a rate that in- the sensors’...

  • Page 112: Parksense® Rear Park Assist Failure Indications

    110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE While audible signals are emitted, the audio system is not The sensors and wiring are tested continuously when the muted. ignition is in the ON/RUN position. Failures are indi- cated immediately if they occur when the system is ON. The audible signal is turned off immediately if the distance increases.

  • Page 113: Parksense® Rear Park Assist System Usage

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 • Objects such as bicycle carriers, etc., must not be ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System Usage Precautions placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear fascia/ bumper while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so can NOTE: result in the system misinterpreting a close object as a •...
  • Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem- • Drivers must be careful when backing up even bly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false when using ParkSense®. Always check carefully indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.

  • Page 115: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE.
  • Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width following table shows the approximate distances for each of the vehicle and will show separate zones that will help zone: indicate the distance to the rear of the vehicle. The Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)

  • Page 117: Overhead Console - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance Map/Dome/Lights builds up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens. overhead console.
  • Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Right Switch • Press the right switch to the left to turn ON the left map light. • Press the right switch to the right to turn ON the right map light. Map/Dome Lights 1 —...

  • Page 119: Power Outlets - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED Load Compartment Power Outlet Passenger Compartment Power Outlet The Load Compartment Power Outlet is located on the left rear side of the rear cargo compartment. The outlet The cigar lighter and the power socket are located in the can be is used for powering 12 Volt adaptive accessories center console.
  • Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...

  • Page 121: Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF CAUTION! EQUIPPED • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw A removable ash receiver and cigar lighter are available. power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).

  • Page 122: Cupholders

    120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS STORAGE The cupholders for the drivers and passenger area are Glove Compartments located near the floor just under the center stack storage The glove compartments are located on the right side of compartment.

  • Page 123: Front Door Storage - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Front Door Storage — If Equipped Dash Storage Storage areas and bottle holders are located in both the The dash storage is located on the right side of the front door trim panels. instrument panel.

  • Page 124: Dashboard Clipboard

    122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dashboard Clipboard CARGO AREA FEATURES Located on top of the dashboard is a clipboard and two Cargo Area storage bins on each side of the clipboard. The cargo area may be equipped with different options such as a optional side panels, rear seats and an optional floor.

  • Page 125: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Trip Functions ..... . .147 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..125 ▫...
  • Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Uconnect® RH3 Display....154 5.0/5.0N Settings ..... .171 ▫...

  • Page 127: Instrument Panel Features

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 125 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES...
  • Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1 — Air Outlet 10 — Lower Glove Compartment 19 — Uconnect® Phone Buttons 2 — Multifunction Lever (External 11 — Cup Holder 20 — Tilt Steering Column Release Lights) Lever 3 — Instrument Cluster 12 —...

  • Page 129: Instrument Cluster

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 127 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...

  • Page 130: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    128 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 3. Stop Light Failure Indicator 1. Speedometer This light will illuminate if one or more of the stop light bulb fails. The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per hour (mph) and/or kilometers per hour (km/h). The failure relating to this light could be: one or more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a break in the 2.
  • Page 131 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 129 NOTE: If the driver’s door is open, and the headlights or technician should leave the odometer reading the same park lights are left on, the high beam indicator light will as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, remain illuminated and a chime will sound until lights then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must have been turned to the off position.
  • Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 8. External Light Failure Indicator — If Equipped 9. Door Ajar Indicator The External Light Failure Indicator will come on when a This indicator will illuminate when one or more door(s) failure to one of the following lights is detected: are not fully closed.
  • Page 133 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 131 11. Tachometer 14. Charging System Light — If Equipped The tachometer indicates engine speed in Revolutions This light shows the status of the electrical charg- Per Minute (RPM x 1000). ing system. The light should come on when the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN and remain on 12.
  • Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light remains on when the parking brake has been NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake tions.
  • Page 135 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 133 Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by which monitors the emissions and engine control system. turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the If the vehicle is ready for emissions testing, the light will ON/RUN position.
  • Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17. Temperature Gauge CAUTION! The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
  • Page 137 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 135 If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and WARNING! stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or hicle.
  • Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL when the engine is running, immediate service is re- 22. Fuel Gauge/Fuel Door Reminder quired and you may experience reduced performance, an When the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may position, the pointer will show the level of fuel require towing.
  • Page 139 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 137 24. Air Bag Warning Light placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the This light will turn on for four to eight seconds vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those...
  • Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS to continue to function properly. low tire pressure telltale. CAUTION! Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not...
  • Page 141 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 26. Seat Belt Reminder Light 28. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ Malfunction Indicator Light When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, this light will turn on for four to The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator eight seconds as a bulb check.
  • Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: 29. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC This light monitors the Anti-lock Brake System Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and to ON/RUN.

  • Page 143: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 30. Vehicle Security Light If during starting, the key code is not correctly recognized, the Vehicle Security Light comes on in the instrument panel. In this case, turn the key to OFF and then to ON/RUN; if it is still locked, try again with the other keys that come with the vehicle.
  • Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trip B Data The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the instru- • Set Time ment panel to the left of the steering column: • Set Date •...

  • Page 145: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Setup Menu

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 143 • MODE Button Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup Menu Push and HOLD the MODE button for a time longer than The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a 1 second to access/select the information screens or cycle.
  • Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Language • The EVIC clock setting and Uconnect® 5.0 clock setting procedure can be done through the radio or • Buzzer Volume the EVIC. • Seat Belt Buzzer (*) Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu Without Sub- •...

  • Page 147: Change Engine Oil Indicator System

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 145 2. Press the UP or DOWN button (by single display in the EVIC display. The engine oil change presses) to scroll through all the submenu options. indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent 3.

  • Page 148: Trip Computer

    146 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you New Trip start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not To reset: reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. • Push and hold the TRIP button to reset the system Trip Computer manually.

  • Page 149: Trip Functions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 147 • Trip distance A Start Of Trip Procedure • Average consumption With the ignition on, push and hold the TRIP button for over one second to reset. • Instantaneous consumption Exit Trip • Average speed A To exit the Trip function, wait until all the values have •...

  • Page 150: Values Displayed

    148 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Values Displayed Average Economy This value shows the approximate average consumption Range since the last reset. This indicates the distance which may be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank, assuming that driving Instant Economy conditions will not change.

  • Page 151: Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 149 • DRL - Daytime Running Light (if equipped) Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) • Exit menu • Speed Beep NOTE: • Trip B Data • If equipped with Uconnect® 5.0 radio, some cus- • Set Time tomer programmable features will display in the Uconnect®...

  • Page 152: Uconnect® Rh3

    150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® RH3 Recommendations Introduction Road Safety Your vehicle is equipped with a radio that has an We recommend that you learn how to use the various AM/FM radio receiver and a USB port for playing MP3, radio features (for example, Station Preset) before you WMA and AAC files.

  • Page 153: Identification Number

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 Reception may be affected by mountains, buildings or Identification Number bridges, especially when further away from the transmit- The radio has a unique identification number (found on ter of the tuned radio station. the warranty card). This card is required as proof of ownership if the radio is stolen or when seeking assis- WARNING! tance.
  • Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the electrical supply is disrupted, the unit will mute Action Display and the display will show 0000 with the first digit digit. flashing to indicate that you can enter the security code. Turn the ROTARY knob to select the 4 3 5 - You must enter the security code as follows: third digit.

  • Page 155: General

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 • MP3/WMA/AAC track fast forward/reverse If the car radio power supply is disconnected for approxi- mately eight seconds or longer, you will again be asked • (RND) RaNDom (music shuffle) function for the security code when it is reconnected. General General •...
  • Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® RH3 Display Buttons: Station search in automatic mode, station search in manual mode, forward/reverse tracks, forward/reverse within track. Mute/Pause Button: Interrupts the sound by muting or pausing the audio. DISP Button: Switches between display modes, clock display.

  • Page 157: General Functions And Settings

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 Buttons 1 And 2: Forward/reverse folder. If you prefer, you can set Auto Switch to ON (see SETUP MENU section). The radio will then follow two Band/AS Button: Select tuned frequency band, preset parameters: ignition and previous state. If the ignition is best stations.
  • Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL not pressed again within five seconds, or if you press ROTARY knob clockwise. To decrease the bass level, turn the ROTARY knob, the display returns to the previ- the ROTARY knob counterclockwise. The bass levels can ously selected view and the settings will be saved.

  • Page 159: Tuner Mode (Am/Fm Radio)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 Fader Tuner Mode (AM/FM Radio) The display will show FAD 00 to indicate that you can When you enter TUNER mode, the radio tunes to the set the Fader function. Turn the ROTARY knob clockwise most recently selected station and will remain on the to transfer the sound to the front;...
  • Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Searching for Stations In Automatic Mode for five seconds, the display will show the message AUTO and manual search mode will be canceled. When you press for less than two seconds, the When the search is complete, the display will show the radio will search for the next valid station.
  • Page 161 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 mode, these will be implemented and the audio will Accessing Preset Stations be restored without changing the original volume. When the preset buttons (1 through 6) are pressed for less Turn the ROTARY knob to restore the audio and change than two seconds the radio will tune in to the station the volume to the level selected.

  • Page 162: Setup Menu

    160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Presetting stations with a strong signal: when the Setup Menu BAND/AS button is pressed for more than two seconds, You can use the Setup menu to change the various factory the radio will search for the 6 best stations and automati- settings to suit your own preferences.

  • Page 163: Clock

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 Maximum Volume Clock settings This function allows you to set the maximum permissible When you select this function, the display will show the volume. Turn the ROTARY knob to set the volume. The clock. To select the field to be set, press .

  • Page 164: Usb Mode (Mp3/Wma/Aac)

    162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL USB Mode (MP3/WMA/AAC) In USB mode, the radio plays MP3, WMA and AAC files stored on the device connected to the USB port that is located inside the glove compartment of the vehicle. WARNING! To enter USB mode, you must press the SRC button. To remove devices connected to the USB port, first When you enter USB mode, the display shows LOAD- select the other audio source.
  • Page 165 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 If playable files are found, the radio will also check that the connected device is the same as the one used imme- diately before the USB function. If this is the case, music playback will start from the point where it was inter- rupted (file and music runtime).
  • Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
  • Page 167 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 Play Sequence (File) Comments Track 1_1 If there are MP3, WMA or AAC (extensions mp3, wma, m4a, mp4 and 3gp) files in the root folder, these will be played first. Track 2_1 Folders within the same level are sorted in ascending order by name (up to folder number 100, after which the order follows that in which they were re- Track 3_1 corded on the USB device).
  • Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When these buttons are pressed, the display will show a When you reach the final song in the last folder and press TRKyyy message, where yyy is the track number. If any again, the radio will advance to the first song in the of these buttons is briefly pressed again, the number in first folder on the USB device.
  • Page 169 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 Mute/Pause Pressing the F-TRACK button will not resume play, but using the (F-TRK + rotation) function will start or resume Pressing this knob stops music playback and mutes the play. sound. The display will switch between PAUSED and the current view (three seconds).
  • Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When the ROTARY knob is pressed or if its position is not Forward/Reverse Folder changed for five seconds, the track is selected, the ID3 tag When you press the memory 1 button, the radio will is processed and the music will start playing.
  • Page 171 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 Whenever the radio skips from one folder to another, the If the RND function is enabled, the music forward/ display will show the name of the folder to which you are reverse will be random, both in normal mode and Fast going for a few milliseconds (the rotary movements are Track mode.

  • Page 172: Uconnect® Settings

    170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® SETTINGS The Uconnect® system uses a combination of soft and hard keys located on the center of the instrument panel that allows you to access and change the customer programmable features. Uconnect® 5.0 Soft-Keys And Hard-Keys 1 —...

  • Page 173: Hard-Keys

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 Hard-Keys Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 5.0/5.0N Settings Hard-Keys are located below the Uconnect® system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, there is a Press the Settings hard-key to display the menu setting Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right side.
  • Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL settings screen. Pressing the Up or Down Arrow soft-keys language, showing that setting has been selected. Touch on the right side of the screen will allow you to toggle up the arrow back/Done soft-key to return to the previous or down through the available settings.
  • Page 175 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 • Touchscreen Beep and/or PM soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the the arrow back/Done soft-key to return to the previous sound heard when a touch screen button (soft-key) is menu.
  • Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Safety/Assistance To make your selection, touch the ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to After pressing the Safety/Assistance soft-key the follow- setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. ing settings will be available: Touch the arrow back/Done soft-key to return to the •...
  • Page 177 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 • Equalizer Doors & Locks After pressing the Doors & Locks soft-key the following When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and settings will be available: Treble settings. Adjust the settings with the + and – setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale •...
  • Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To make your selection, touch the Loudness soft-key, Phone/Bluetooth® select On or Off followed by pressing the arrow back/ After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” soft-key the fol- Done soft-key. lowing settings will be available: • Auto - On Radio •...

  • Page 179: Uconnect® Radios

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 your selection, touch the “Channel Skip” soft-key, select Restore Settings the channels you would like to skip followed by pressing After pressing the Restore Settings soft-key the following the back arrow soft-key. settings will be available: •...

  • Page 180: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped

    178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED The USB Input and Auxiliary Jack is located on the instrument panel left of the radio (driver’s lower right). This feature allows an iPod® or external USB device to be plugged into the USB port.

  • Page 181: Usb Charging Port

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 For further information, refer to the Uconnect® Supple- ment Manual. USB Charging Port The USB connector port can be used for charging pur- poses only. Use the connection cable to connect an iPod® or external USB device to the vehicle’s USB charging port which is located next to the 12V power outlet near the cup holder on passenger side.

  • Page 182: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING! Do not plug in or remove the iPod® or external device while driving. Failure to follow this warning could result in a collision. STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The remote sound system controls are located on the surface of the steering wheel.

  • Page 183: Radio Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 The following describes the right-hand control operation 4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners, in each mode. or anti-static sprays. Radio Operation 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. Pressing the top of the switch will “Scan” up for the next 6.

  • Page 184: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones

    182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in Manual Heating And Air Conditioning your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the mobile phone.
  • Page 185 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 Blower Control cooler temperatures, while rotating right into the red area indicates warmer temperatures. NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower Rotate this control to regulate the than expected, check the front of the A/C condenser amount of air forced through the ven- located in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt tilation system in any mode.
  • Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Panel temperatures, while rotating right into the red area indicates warmer temperatures. Air is directed through the outlets in the instru- • ECONOMY MODE ment panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. If economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn OFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor.
  • Page 187 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 • Floor NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in Mix, Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the Air Air is directed through the floor outlets with a Conditioning (A/C) button is not pressed. This dehu- small amount flowing through the defrost and midifies the air to help dry the windshield.
  • Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If the following conditions are verified: Rear Window Defrosting • Mode Floor, Vent or Bi level selected. Press the Rear Defrost button to activate heated rear window defrosting. • Temperature in Max Cold. This function switches OFF automatically after about 20 •...
  • Page 189 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .195 STARTING PROCEDURES ....191 ▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ..191 ▫...
  • Page 190 188 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...229 PARKING BRAKE ..... .210 BRAKE SYSTEM .
  • Page 191 STARTING AND OPERATING 189 ▫ Materials Added To Fuel ....256 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) ..245 ▫ Fuel System Cautions....256 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .
  • Page 192 190 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Recreational Towing — Automatic RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ....274 Transmission ......274 ▫...

  • Page 193: Starting Procedures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 191 STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic Transmission — If Equipped Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. position before you can start the engine. Depress the brake pedal before shifting to any driving gear.

  • Page 194: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)

    192 STARTING AND OPERATING Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C) CAUTION! To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- started.

  • Page 195: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 193 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits CAUTION! quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- grounded, three-wire extension cord.
  • Page 196 194 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) locked in PARK, securing the vehicle against un- • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL wanted movement. if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the igni- your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the tion key from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.

  • Page 197: Key Ignition Park Interlock

    STARTING AND OPERATING 195 Key Ignition Park Interlock out of PARK, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON/RUN position (engine running or not), and the This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- brake pedal must be pressed. lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission...
  • Page 198 196 STARTING AND OPERATING positions. Manual downshifts can be made using the ERS shift control (refer to “Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation” in this section for further information). Mov- ing the shift lever into the ERS (-/+) position (beside the DRIVE position) displays the current gear in the instru- ment cluster, and prevents automatic upshifts beyond this gear.
  • Page 199 STARTING AND OPERATING 197 NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to downhill grade, and away from the curb on an uphill allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. grade. This is especially important when the engine is cold. WARNING! PARK (P) •...
  • Page 200 198 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to someone or something.
  • Page 201 STARTING AND OPERATING 199 The following indicators should be used to ensure that you CAUTION! (Continued) have engaged the transmission into the PARK position: • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from • When shifting into PARK, firmly move the shift lever PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this all the way forward and to the left until it stops and is can damage the drivetrain.
  • Page 202 200 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE (D) WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe shifts, and the best fuel economy.
  • Page 203 STARTING AND OPERATING 201 During cold temperatures, transmission operation may PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper- be modified depending on engine and transmission ate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be illu- temperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im- minated.
  • Page 204 202 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- shifting between all available gears. Moving the shift mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your lever to the ERS position (beside DRIVE) will activate earliest possible convenience.
  • Page 205 STARTING AND OPERATING 203 Instrument Cluster Display Actual 1–2 1–3 1–4 1–5 1–6 1–6 Gear(s) Al- lowed • The transmission fluid has reached an adequate tem- NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration (engine braking), move the shift lever into perature.
  • Page 206 204 STARTING AND OPERATING HAUL mode. This will improve performance and reduce different feeling or response during normal operation in the potential for transmission overheating or failure due the upper gears. When the vehicle speed drops or during to excessive shifting. When operating in TOW/HAUL some accelerations, the clutch automatically disengages.

  • Page 207: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

    STARTING AND OPERATING 205 • If the vehicle has not been driven for several days, the WARNING! first few seconds of operation after shifting the trans- mission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to the Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. fluid partially draining from the torque converter into Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the the transmission.

  • Page 208: Driving Through Water

    206 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. Flowing/Rising Water 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first WARNING! become visible. Do not drive on or across a road or path where water 4.
  • Page 209 STARTING AND OPERATING 207 WARNING! CAUTION! • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- • Always check the depth of the standing water cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph before driving through it. Never drive through (8 km/h) when driving through standing water. standing water that is deeper than the bottom of •...

  • Page 210: Power Steering

    208 STARTING AND OPERATING If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will CAUTION! (Continued) still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- operate the vehicle if any fluid appears contami- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering nated, as this may result in further damage.

  • Page 211: Power Steering Fluid Check

    STARTING AND OPERATING 209 CAUTION! CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering system as the chemicals can damage your power fluid temperature and it should be avoided when steering components.
  • Page 212 210 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied. The parking brake lever is located on the outboard side of the drivers seat. To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible.
  • Page 213 STARTING AND OPERATING 211 When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front WARNING! (Continued) wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged from the curb on an uphill grade. The parking brake before driving;...

  • Page 214: Brake System

    212 STARTING AND OPERATING BRAKE SYSTEM Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for The Four-Wheel ABS is designed to aid the driver in example; repeated brake applications with the engine maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking con- off), the brakes will still function.

  • Page 215: Electronic Brake Control System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 213 When you are in a severe braking condition involving the WARNING! use of the ABS, you will experience some pedal drop as • Pumping the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish their the vehicle comes to a stop. This is the result of the system reverting to the base brake system.

  • Page 216: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    214 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction Control System (TCS) your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions, and do not switch off the ESC or TCS. The Traction Control System (TCS) monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin WARNING! is detected, brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is reduced, to provide en-...

  • Page 217: Brake Assist System (Bas)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 215 Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! The Brake Assist System (BAS) is designed to optimize • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency brak- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase ing maneuvers.

  • Page 218: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    216 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Stability Control (ESC) WARNING! The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) enhances direc- The Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) cannot tional control and stability of the vehicle under various prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on driving conditions.
  • Page 219 STARTING AND OPERATING 217 ESC Operating Modes Light” will be illuminated. When in the “Partial Off” mode, ESC will operate without engine torque manage- ment. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in The “ESC Off” switch is located in the center deep snow, sand or gravel conditions and more wheel switch bank, next to the hazard flasher switch.
  • Page 220 218 STARTING AND OPERATING position. It should turn off with the engine running. If the WARNING! (Continued) “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on • Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is disabled when the continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has ESC system is in the Partial Off mode.

  • Page 221: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 219 NOTE: Trailer Sway Control (TSC) • The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momen- actions to attempt to stop the sway.

  • Page 222: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)

    220 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA Activation Criteria WARNING! The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle activate: down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the • Vehicle must be stopped. trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.
  • Page 223 STARTING AND OPERATING 221 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) brake pedal is released, there may not be enough There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded brake pressure to hold the vehicle and trailer on a vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, when the system hill and this could cause a collision with another will not activate and slight rolling may occur.

  • Page 224: Tire Safety Information

    222 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings 1 — U.S. DOT Safety Standards 4 — Maximum Load Code (TIN) 2 — Size Designation 5 — Maximum Pressure 3 — Service Description 6 — Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades...
  • Page 225 STARTING AND OPERATING 223 • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary NOTE: emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into design standards.
  • Page 226 224 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
  • Page 227 STARTING AND OPERATING 225 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 228: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    226 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 229 STARTING AND OPERATING 227 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 230: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    228 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 three hour period.

  • Page 231: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    STARTING AND OPERATING 229 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. B-Pillar Location for Tire And Loading Information Placard...
  • Page 232 230 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 233 STARTING AND OPERATING 231 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 234 232 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your 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- ber and size of occupants.
  • Page 235 STARTING AND OPERATING 233...

  • Page 236: Tires - General Information

    234 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. •...

  • Page 237: Tire Inflation Pressures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 235 NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause • Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- erratic and unpredictable steering response. mended cold tire inflation pressure. • Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the Economy vehicle to drift left or right.

  • Page 238: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation

    236 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.

  • Page 239: Radial Ply Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 237 loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- Radial Ply Tires tion. Refer to your authorized tire dealer or original equipment vehicle dealer for recommended safe operat- WARNING! ing speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle WARNING!

  • Page 240: Tire Types

    238 STARTING AND OPERATING Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped additional information. Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- on ice.

  • Page 241: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 239 If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and Run Flat Tires — If Equipped type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles in sets of four;...

  • Page 242: Spare Tires - If Equipped

    240 STARTING AND OPERATING Spare Tires — If Equipped rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended NOTE: For vehicles equipped with TIREFIT instead of a tire rotation pattern. spare tire, please refer to “TIREFIT KIT”...
  • Page 243 STARTING AND OPERATING 241 Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.

  • Page 244: Tire Spinning

    242 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In WARNING! Emergencies” for further information. Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- WARNING! stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.

  • Page 245: Tread Wear Indicators

    STARTING AND OPERATING 243 Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the to help you in determining when your tires should be tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.

  • Page 246: Replacement Tires

    244 STARTING AND OPERATING Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for WARNING! the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six equipment tire sidewall.

  • Page 247: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 245 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
  • Page 248 246 STARTING AND OPERATING • Tire chains for a 225/75R16 tire with a Quality Chain CAUTION! (Continued) Corp Light Truck Highway Service (Non-Cam) tire occurs that could indicate device breakage. Remove chain or equivalent is recommended. the damaged parts of the device before further use. WARNING! •...

  • Page 249: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    STARTING AND OPERATING 247 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at does not apply to some directional tires that must not be different loads and perform different steering, driving, reversed.

  • Page 250: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    248 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pres- The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the sure. driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- mended cold tire pressure.
  • Page 251 STARTING AND OPERATING 249 driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in CAUTION! order for the TPMS to receive this information. • The TPMS has been optimized for the original For example, your vehicle may have a recommended equipment tires and wheels.
  • Page 252 250 STARTING AND OPERATING • Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes CAUTION! (Continued) the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stopping ability.

  • Page 253: Base System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 251 Base System Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi- This is the TPMS warning indicator located in the nate in the instrument cluster, an audible chime will be instrument cluster. activated, and the “Check tire pressure”...
  • Page 254 252 STARTING AND OPERATING the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Unavailable” text message 1. The spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitoring will display. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the tire will repeat providing the system fault still exists.

  • Page 255: General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 253 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare following licenses: tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire United States MRXC4W4MA4 Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF, as...

  • Page 256: Reformulated Gasoline

    254 STARTING AND OPERATING Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to Reformulated gasoline contain oxygenates and are spe- your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is prove air quality.

  • Page 257: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles

    STARTING AND OPERATING 255 If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 CAUTION! (Continued) fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: blends may result in starting and drivability prob- • Operate in a lean mode. lems, damage critical fuel system components, cause emissions to exceed the applicable standard, and/or •...

  • Page 258: Mmt In Gasoline

    256 STARTING AND OPERATING MMT In Gasoline other additives is not needed under normal conditions and they would result in additional cost. Therefore, you should Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) not have to add anything to the fuel. is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane.

  • Page 259: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    STARTING AND OPERATING 257 Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • The use of fuel additives, which are now being Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon Most of these products contain high concentrations monoxide poisoning: of methanol.

  • Page 260: Adding Fuel

    258 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL CAUTION! Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) • Damage to the fuel system or emissions control The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the system could result from using an improper fuel left side of the vehicle.

  • Page 261: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    STARTING AND OPERATING 259 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message WARNING! (Continued) If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a in violation of most state and federal fire regula- “Check fuel cap”...

  • Page 262: Vehicle Loading

    260 STARTING AND OPERATING • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) VEHICLE LOADING • Type of Vehicle As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label • Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar. The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the VIN.
  • Page 263 STARTING AND OPERATING 261 Inflation Pressure WARNING! This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is all loading conditions up to full GAWR. important that you do not exceed the maximum front Curb Weight or rear GAWR.

  • Page 264: Trailer Towing

    262 STARTING AND OPERATING The best way to figure out the total weight of your have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is within vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight. operation.

  • Page 265: Common Towing Definitions

    STARTING AND OPERATING 263 Common Towing Definitions measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be The following trailer towing related definitions will assist supported by the scale. you in understanding the following information: Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
  • Page 266 264 STARTING AND OPERATING Tongue Weight (TW) If equipped, the electronic Trailer Sway Control (TSC) recognizes a swaying trailer and automatically applies The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the individual wheel brakes and/or reduces engine power to hitch ball by the trailer.
  • Page 267 STARTING AND OPERATING 265 safety. The addition of a friction/hydraulic sway control Trailer Hitch Classification also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and The following chart provides the industry standard for contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability. the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the...
  • Page 268 266 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer. Ratings) Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer collisions. NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maxi- mum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on addresses:...
  • Page 269 STARTING AND OPERATING 267 Consider the following items when computing the CAUTION! weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles • The tongue weight of the trailer. (805 km) the new vehicle is driven.
  • Page 270 268 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as slack for turning corners.
  • Page 271 STARTING AND OPERATING 269 • When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor- WARNING! (Continued) mation” in “Starting And Operating” for the proper tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a 3. GAWR higher load carrying capacity will not increase the 4.
  • Page 272 270 STARTING AND OPERATING • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over CAUTION! 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they WARNING! should be of adequate capacity.
  • Page 273 STARTING AND OPERATING 271 The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Trailer Electrical Connector Location 1 — Four-Pin Connector Location 2 — Seven-Pin Connector Location Four-Pin Connector 1 —...

  • Page 274: Towing Tips

    272 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE gear can be selected when towing. The transmission controls include a drive strategy to avoid frequent shifting when towing.
  • Page 275 STARTING AND OPERATING 273 Tow/Haul Mode Cooling System To reduce the potential for automatic transmission over- To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, activate the “TOW/HAUL” feature when driv- heating, take the following actions: ing in hilly areas, or select a lower gear range (using the City Driving Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control) on more severe grades.
  • Page 276 274 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Automatic Transmission Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Front Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer Recreational Towing — Automatic Transmission 3.
  • Page 277 STARTING AND OPERATING 275 CAUTION! CAUTION! DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drive- Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- train will result. ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam- age from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 279 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...279 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..292 ▫ Jack And Tools Location ....293 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
  • Page 280 278 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ... . .316 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...318 ▫ Automatic Transmission ....319 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE .

  • Page 281: Hazard Warning Flashers

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 279 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel below the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...

  • Page 282: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications

    280 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS CAUTION! Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure Driving with a hot cooling system could damage that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the (H), pull over and stop the vehicle.
  • Page 283 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 281 Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. Torque Patterns After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated Wheel Mounting Surface against the wheel.

  • Page 284: Tirefit Kit - If Equipped

    282 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT Storage WARNING! The TIREFIT kit is located under the passenger seat. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
  • Page 285 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 283 Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Your TIREFIT kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode. Selecting Air Mode Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to this position for air pump operation only.

  • Page 286: Tirefit Usage Precautions

    284 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Using The Deflation Button Press the Deflation Button (2) to reduce the air pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated. TIREFIT Usage Precautions • Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed at the lower right hand corner on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the system.
  • Page 287 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 285 • When the TIREFIT sealant is in a liquid form, clean • Do not lift or carry the TIREFIT kit by the hoses. water, and a damp cloth will remove the material from the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the WARNING! sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly •...

  • Page 288: Sealing A Tire With Tirefit

    286 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) – If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or Change clothing as soon as possible, if there is any the wheel. contact with clothing. • Keep TIREFIT away from open flames or heat •...
  • Page 289 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 287 2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the 2. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) and then remove the cap deflated tire) is in a position that is near to the ground. from the fitting at the end of the hose.
  • Page 290 288 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Manual transmission vehicles must have the 2. Connect the Power Plug (8) to a different 12 Volt parking brake engaged and the shift lever in NEUTRAL. power outlet in your vehicle or another vehicle, if available.
  • Page 291 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 289 quickly from approximately 70 psi (4.8 Bar) to the If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at actual tire pressure when the Sealant Bottle (1) is least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 minutes: empty.
  • Page 292 290 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! • The metal end fitting from Power Plug (8) may get TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using hot after use, so it should be handled carefully. •...
  • Page 293 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 291 3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and 2. Disconnect the TIREFIT kit from the valve stem, screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12 stem.

  • Page 294: Jacking And Tire Changing

    292 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement: 7. Return the TIREFIT kit to its storage location in the vehicle. 1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color). JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING 2. Locate the round Sealant Bottle release button in the recessed area under the sealant bottle.

  • Page 295: Jack And Tools Location

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 293 Jack And Tools Location WARNING! (Continued) The jack and jack tools are stored under the front • Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is passenger seat. on a jack. • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only.
  • Page 296 294 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES To release the jack kit for it’s storage location, you must push down and turn the lock knob 1/4 turn counter clockwise to the unlock position. CAUTION! Do not force lock knob over limit. Damage to lock knob may occur.
  • Page 297 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 295 To open the jack kit container you must push the con- tainers release to separate the top and bottom. Jacking Tools 1 — Wrench Handle 2 — Tow Eye Container Release 3 — Lug Bolt Adaptor 4 —...

  • Page 298: Removing The Spare Tire

    296 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Removing The Spare Tire 1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the vehicle. Attach the lug bolt adapter to the winch extension and insert it into the winch mechanism. Jack Tools 1 —...
  • Page 299 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 297 Winch Location Winch Extension The winch mechanism is located under the rear of the 2. Rotate the wheel wrench handle counterclockwise vehicle to the right of the spare tire. until the spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle.
  • Page 300 298 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: The winch mechanism is designed for use with 3. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle to gain the winch extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or access to the spare tire retainer. other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch.
  • Page 301 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 299 4. Remove the retainer nut prior to removing the retainer 5. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to from the wheel. tilt the retainer at the end of the cable. Retainer Nut Lifting Spare Tire...

  • Page 302: Preparations

    300 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Pull the retainer through the center of the wheel. 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 303: Jacking Instructions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 301 NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle WARNING! (Continued) when the vehicle is being jacked. • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a Jacking Instructions jack. • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack.
  • Page 304 302 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Warning Label Assembled Jack 1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug bolts by CAUTION! turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking 2.
  • Page 305 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 303 NOTE: The rear jacking location is located in front of the rear tire and in front of the leaf spring mount. Jacking Engagement Locations CAUTION! Rear Jacking Location Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated.
  • Page 306 304 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift. 3. Place the wrench handle and lug bolt adapter on the jack screw and turn to the right until the jack head is properly engaged in the described location.
  • Page 307 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 305 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 5. Remove the wheel lug bolts. For vehicles with wheel covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand.
  • Page 308 306 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 11. Install the winch extension and rotate the wrench WARNING! handle clockwise until the winch mechanism indi- cation window turns yellow and the operator hears To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, “3 clicks”...
  • Page 309 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 307 CAUTION! In the case that the yellow dot does not appear in the winch mechanism window refer to step 11 above, the operator should repeat the spare tire installation procedure. If the yellow dot does not appear in the winch indication window, place and secure the dam- aged wheel into the vehicle and seek dealer assis- tance to the winch mechanism.
  • Page 310 308 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
  • Page 311 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 309 3. Tighten the knob on the bolt to secure it to the bracket. Alloy Wheel Mounting Securing The Bracket...

  • Page 312: Wheel Covers

    310 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Position the tire vertically and lay the mounted Wheel Covers adapter on the inner part of the rim. Using the CAUTION! supplied bolts, fasten the wheel to the adapter using the bolt install wrench. Tighten the bolts with the Use a back-and-forth motion to remove the hub cap.

  • Page 313: Preparations For Jump-Start

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 311 The Remote Negative (-) Post is located on the core CAUTION! support closest to the front of the vehicle. Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur.

  • Page 314: Jump-Starting Procedure

    312 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park WARNING! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. ever the hood is raised.
  • Page 315 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 313 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper CAUTION! cable to the remote negative (-) post of the discharged vehicle. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle NOTE: The remote negative (-) post is located in the or the discharged vehicle.
  • Page 316 314 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Once the engine is started, disconnect the jumper If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle cables in the reverse sequence: you should have the battery and charging system in- spected at your authorized dealer. Disconnecting The Jumper Cables 1.

  • Page 317: Battery Location

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 315 Battery Location There are two remote jump starting posts under the hood which is the recommended jump start location. If access to the battery is needed, an access panel on the driver’s side floor will allow for battery access. Battery Location Access Panel...
  • Page 318 316 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE NOTE: Press the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Off mode, If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake can often be moved using a rocking motion.

  • Page 319: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 317 3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the WARNING! shift lever override access cover which is located below the shift lever. Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or 4.

  • Page 320: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    318 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. Towing Condition Wheels OFF the ALL Models Ground Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable: • Transmission in NEUTRAL Wheel Lift or Dolly Rear •...

  • Page 321: Automatic Transmission

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 319 If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) Automatic Transmission while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with position. all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle’s battery is If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- discharged, see “Shift Lever Override”...
  • Page 322 320 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! • Towing faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than 15 mi (24 km) with front wheels on the ground can cause severe transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 323 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....331 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..323 ▫ Exhaust System ..... .332 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —...
  • Page 324 322 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From ▫ Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)/Front Side Marker Corrosion ......349 Lamp .

  • Page 325: Engine Compartment - 3.6L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 323 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Washer Solvent Reservoir 5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 2 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Coolant Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Power Steering Reservoir 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir...

  • Page 326: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    324 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.

  • Page 327: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 325 “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in ”Un- EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- PROGRAMS tion. Tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound is heard. In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tight- an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
  • Page 328 326 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • 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 turn OFF the ignition or start the vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the following: engine.

  • Page 329: Replacement Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 327 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 330: Engine Oil

    328 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed CAUTION! (Continued) “Maintenance Schedule”, there are other components transmission, power steering or air conditioning. which may require servicing or replacement in the future. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 331 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 329 dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at Engine Oil Selection the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these For best performance and maximum protection under all engines. types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet CAUTION! the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
  • Page 332 330 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: MOPAR® SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to CAUTION! Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®, Shell Helix® or equivalent may be used when SAE 5W-20 Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the engine oil meeting MS-6395 is not available.

  • Page 333: Engine Oil Filter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 331 Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR® engine oil filters are a high quality oil Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and filter and are recommended.

  • Page 334: Exhaust System

    332 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be WARNING! used to assure most efficient service.
  • Page 335 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 333 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 336: Maintenance-Free Battery

    334 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- WARNING! age: • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.

  • Page 337: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 335 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 338 336 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE A/C Air Filter CAUTION! Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning maintenance intervals. system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- tioning components. Such damage is not covered by WARNING! the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 339 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 337 1 — Screw Locations 1 — Fresh Air Inlet 2 — Fresh Air Inlet 2 — A/C Air Filter 3 — A/C Air Filter Retainer 2. Remove and replace the A/C air filter from the filter 3.

  • Page 340: Body Lubrication

    338 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Install the two screws back into the assembly to secure amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR® the filter retainer to the fresh air inlet. Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder. Body Lubrication Windshield Wiper Blades Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as...
  • Page 341 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 339 NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- WARNING! ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor performance of blades may be present with chattering, Commercially available windshield washer solvents marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions are flammable.

  • Page 342: Cooling System

    340 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, the system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) only by an WARNING! authorized dealer. Check the front of the A/C condenser •...
  • Page 343 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 341 Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper CAUTION! (Continued) maintenance intervals. coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling Selection Of Coolant system in an emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts”...
  • Page 344 342 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Mix a minimum solution of 50% OAT engine coolant Adding Coolant that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan- Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine dard MS-12106 and distilled water. Use higher concen- coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106) that trations (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below allows extended maintenance intervals.
  • Page 345 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 343 NOTE: The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. • Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could WARNING! lead to severe internal engine damage.
  • Page 346 344 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant Points To Remember Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming with your local authorities to determine the disposal from the front of the engine compartment.

  • Page 347: Brake System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 345 • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are Brake System required, the cooling system should be pressure tested In order to assure brake system performance, all brake for leaks. system components should be inspected periodically. • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
  • Page 348 346 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing WARNING! the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to the top of the • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. “FULL” mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts”...

  • Page 349: Automatic Transmission (3.6L Gasoline Engine Only)

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 347 section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain WARNING! (Continued) the transmission fluid at the correct level using the • Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in recommended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing in any transmission;...
  • Page 350 348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Special Additives Fluid Level Check The manufacturer strongly recommends against using The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not any special additives in the transmission. require adjustment under normal operating conditions. Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered transmission filler tube is capped and no dipstick is product and its performance may be impaired by supple-...

  • Page 351: Appearance Care And Protection From

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 349 Fluid And Filter Changes hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under- Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper body protection. maintenance intervals. The following maintenance recommendations will enable In addition, change the fluid and filter if the fluid you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the trans-...
  • Page 352 350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials hicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild such as steel wool or scouring powder that will car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with scratch metal and painted surfaces.
  • Page 353 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351 • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel And Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner. chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly using •...
  • Page 354 352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE damage this finish and such damage is not covered by CAUTION! the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Avoid products or automatic car washes that use CAUTION! acidic solutions or strong alkaline additives or harsh brushes. These products and automatic car washes Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, may damage the wheel’s protective finish.
  • Page 355 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 353 • Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel. Dark Vapor Or Black Satin Chrome Wheels • For tough stains, apply MOPAR® Total Clean, or a CAUTION! mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain.
  • Page 356 354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Interior Trim liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi- cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR®...
  • Page 357 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 355 Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the different lens cleaning procedures must be followed. towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror.

  • Page 358: Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders

    356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR® Total Clean, a Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove Removal the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry with a soft Pull the flexible liner from the cupholder drawer starting cloth.

  • Page 359: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 357 Installation WARNING! (Continued) Place the liner into the cupholder drawer and press the • Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition liner into place so that the retention tabs seat into the is off and that all the other services are switched off corresponding openings in the drawer.

  • Page 360: Underhood Fuses

    358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Underhood Fuses The ID number of the electrical component correspond- ing to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover. The Front Power Distribution Center is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. To access the Maxi Cavity Mini Fuse...
  • Page 361 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 359 Maxi Maxi Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 50 Amp Secondary PDC 40 Amp Engine Cooling Red (3.6 (Trans Power Re- Orange Fan - 2nd Speed Gasoline lay, Vacuum (non Engine) Pump, KL30 for A/C) STM) (3.6 Gasoline 60 Amp...
  • Page 362 360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maxi Maxi Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 15 Amp Rear Power Outlet 7.5 Amp KL15 MTA, KL15 Blue Brown Shift Lever Unit, KL15 ECM, KL15 15 Amp Horn Starter Relay Coil Blue (3.0 Diesel Engine) 15 Amp...
  • Page 363 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361 Maxi Maxi Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 7.5 Amp KL30 MTA, KL30 20 Amp ECM, Primary Brown ECM, KL30 Main Yellow Loads (3.0 Diesel Relay Coil (3.0 Engine) Diesel Engine) 20 Amp ESC Valves 7.5 Amp A/C Compressor...
  • Page 364 362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front PDC Additional Fuses Cavity Mini Fuse Description The additional fuse box is located inside the front PDC 20 Amp Vacuum Pump (3.6 Gaso- Box. Yellow line Engine) — If Equipped 30 Amp Transmission Power Green RELE (3.6 Gasoline En- gine) —...

  • Page 365: Interior Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 363 Interior Fuses The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control Module (BCM) and is located on the driver’s side under the instrument panel. Fuse Panel Cavity Locations Fuse Panel...
  • Page 366 364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description 10 Amp Right Low Beam 5 Amp INT (BSM – SAS – BRAKE Beige 10 Amp Left Low Beam 20 Amp Bi-Directional Washer Pump Yellow 5 Amp INT/A 20 Amp Driver Power Window Beige...

  • Page 367: Right Central Pillar Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 365 Right Central Pillar Fuses Cavity Mini Fuse Description The right central pillar fuse panel is located on the 7.5 Amp Left High Beam interior side at the base of the passenger side B pillar. Brown 7.5 Amp Right High Beam Brown 7.5 Amp...

  • Page 368: Vehicle Storage

    366 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Mini Fuse Description 20 Amp Rear Right Windows Yellow Heater 10 Amp Rear Heater Prep VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your battery.

  • Page 369: Replacement Bulbs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 367 REPLACEMENT BULBS Bulb Number Interior Bulbs Front Side Marker Lamps WY5W Bulb Number Rear Tail/Stop Lamps 7443 Overhead Lamp Rear Turn Signal Lamps 7440NA Sun Visors Rear Backup Lamps Courtesy Lamp FF500 Rear Side Marker Lamps Glove Compartment Front Fog Lamps Rear Courtesy Lamp...

  • Page 370: Bulb Replacement

    368 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT 6. Remove appropriate plastic cap from the back of the headlamp housing. NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric 7. Push down on the upper portion of the socket. conditions change to allow the condensation to change 8.

  • Page 371: Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamps

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369 16. Carefully re install screw (1) on lower headlamp filler 7. Install the bulb into socket, and rotate bulb/socket panel. clockwise into lamp locking it in place. 17. Carefully re install screws (2) on upper headlamp 8.

  • Page 372: Front Fog Lamps

    370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Remove screw (1) on lower headlamp filler panel. 12. Carefully re install screw (1) on lower headlamp filler panel. 2. Remove screws (2) on upper headlamp filler panel. 13. Carefully re install screws (2) on upper headlamp 3.

  • Page 373: Front, Rear Roof Lamps

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 371 Front, Rear Roof Lamps Rear Tail, Stop, Backup, Turn Signal And Rear Side Marker Lamps 1. Remove two screw and remove the lamp assembly. 1. Open rear doors. 2. Remove the socket bulb by turning counterclockwise. 2.

  • Page 374: Fluid Capacities

    372 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 24 Gallons 90 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certi- 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters fied) Cooling System * 3.6L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/ 10.5 Quarts 10 Liters Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)

  • Page 375: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373 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) meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the require- ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and...
  • Page 376 374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and damage and may decrease corrosion protection.

  • Page 377: Chassis

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 375 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission – 3.6L Gasoline Engine Only Use Only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Fail- ure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR®...
  • Page 379 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart ....379 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .378...
  • Page 380 378 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your indicator system. The oil change indicator system will Instrument Panel”...
  • Page 381 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 379 • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil master cylinder, and power steering and fill as needed Change Indicator System: • Check function of all interior and exterior lights •...
  • Page 382 380 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary. Inspect the brake pads, replace as necessary. Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter.
  • Page 383 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 381 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Replace Brake Fluid every two years Replace spark plugs (3.6L en- gine). ** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
  • Page 384 382 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 385: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .385 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
  • Page 386 384 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .391 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....391 ▫...

  • Page 387: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 385 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 388: Fca Usa Llc Customer Center

    386 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and FCA USA LLC Customer Center the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed P.O. Box 21–8004 correctly and in a timely manner. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 This is why you should always talk to an authorized Phone: (866) 726-4636 dealer service manager first.

  • Page 389: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 387 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only Impaired (TDD/TTY) the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.

  • Page 390: Warranty Information

    388 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of FCA US LLC training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.

  • Page 391: In Canada

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 389 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.
  • Page 392 390 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Service Manuals Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor- These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the mation that students and professional technicians need in assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac- diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain- quaint you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles.

  • Page 393: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 391 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- teristics and climate. The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

  • Page 394: Temperature Grades

    392 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The temperature grade for this tire is established for representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
  • Page 395 INDEX...
  • Page 396 394 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... .342 Air Pressure, Tires......235 Adding Fuel .
  • Page 397 INDEX 395 Fluid Type ......347, 375 Brake/Transmission Interlock ....195 Gear Ranges .
  • Page 398 396 INDEX Checks, Safety ......66 Coolant Capacity ..... . .372 Child Restraint .
  • Page 399 INDEX 397 Dipsticks Exit Trip ......147 Automatic Transmission ....348 New Trip .
  • Page 400 398 INDEX Fails to Start ......192 Filters Flooded, Starting ..... . .192 Air Cleaner .
  • Page 401 INDEX 399 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....316 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ... . .258, 259, 324 Fuel .
  • Page 402 400 INDEX Hazard Hood Release ......92 Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water .
  • Page 403 INDEX 401 Key, Replacement ......15 Daytime Running ......95 Keys .
  • Page 404 402 INDEX Service .......368 Maintenance Schedule ..... .378 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .
  • Page 405 INDEX 403 Occupant Restraints ......25 Onboard Diagnostic System ....324 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .
  • Page 406 404 INDEX Pretensioners Replacement Tires ......244 Seat Belts ......37 Reporting Safety Defects .
  • Page 407 INDEX 405 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ....33 Adjustment ......80 Pregnant Women .
  • Page 408 406 INDEX Speedometer......128 Telescoping Steering Column ....102 Starting .
  • Page 409 INDEX 407 Rotation ......247 Trailer Towing ......262 Safety .
  • Page 410 408 INDEX Turn Signals ......128 Washer Adding Fluid ......339 Uniform Tire Quality Grades .
  • Page 411 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.
  • Page 412 FCA US LLC 14VF-126-AF Sixth Edition Printed in U.S.A.

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