When it comes to service, remember that your ditions suited for a four-wheel drive vehicle. authorized dealer knows your Jeep® vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genu- Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Rollover Warning Label ine MOPAR®...
this Owner’s Manual will help assure safe and the attachment or installation of such parts, it HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL enjoyable operation of your vehicle. cannot be implicitly assumed that the driving safety of your vehicle is unimpaired. Therefore, Essential Information After you have read the Owner’s Manual, it neither experts nor official agencies are liable.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information.
KEYS Locking Doors With A Key 2. Release both buttons at the same time. You can insert the key with either side up. To Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle lock the door, turn the key to the right.
The recommended replacement battery is STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF CR2032. EQUIPPED 1. If the key fob is equipped with a screw, With the engine running, rotate the steering remove the screw. With the key fob buttons wheel one-half revolution in either direction (six facing down, use a flat blade screwdriver to o’clock position), turn off the engine and remove pry the two halves of the key fob apart.
During normal operation, after placing the igni- Key Fob-In-Ignition Reminder WARNING! tion in the on position, the vehicle security light Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the • Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If ignition and the ignition position is LOCK or ACC automatic transmission into PARK or the the light remains on after the bulb check, it...
2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition. NOTE: Replacement Key Fobs Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position for If a programmed key fob is lost, see your NOTE: authorized dealer to have all remaining key at least three seconds, but no longer than Only key fobs that are programmed to the fobs erased from the system’s memory.
3. The vehicle security light in the instrument 16 seconds), when you pull the door handle to How To Use Remote Start exit, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, push the cluster will flash rapidly for approximately All of the following conditions must be met unlock button on the key fob to disarm the before the engine will remote start: 16 seconds.
• The engine can be started two consecu- Remote Start Abort Message Display To Exit Remote Start Mode And tive times (two 15-minute cycles) with the The following messages will display if the ve- Drive The Vehicle key fob. However, the ignition must be hicle fails to remote start or exits remote start Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, push and placed in the ON/RUN position before you...
NOTE: Display — If Equipped/Personal Settings WARNING! (Customer Programmable Features)” in “Get- To prevent from locking the key in the ve- • For personal security and safety in the ting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for hicle, the power door lock switch will not event of an collision, lock the vehicle doors further information.
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit 3. Within 30 seconds, push the power door The doors will unlock automatically if: unlock switch to unlock the doors. • The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of is enabled.
Manual Front Seat Adjustment Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If WARNING! On models equipped with manual seats, the Equipped Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a adjusting bar is located at the front of the seats, The driver’s seat height can be raised or low- collision.
Manual Lumbar — If Equipped The lumbar adjustment handle is located on the inboard or outboard side of the seatback. Rotate the lever downward to increase the lumbar support or rotate the lever upward to decrease the lumbar support. Recline Lever Fold-Flat Lever WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that...
Power Seats — If Equipped Heated Seats — If Equipped CAUTION! Some models may be equipped with a power On some models, the front driver and passenger Do not place any article under a power seat driver’s seat. The power seat switch is located seats may be equipped with heaters in both the or impede its ability to move as it may cause on the outboard side of the seat near the floor.
To raise the seatback, pull the strap forward and WARNING! lift the seatback into its upright position. • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic WARNING! illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medi- Be certain that the seatback is securely cation, exhaustion or other physical condi- locked into position.
be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of is located above the top of your ear. injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts. Refer to “Occu- pant Restraints”...
• In the event of deployment of an Active Rear Head Restraints WARNING! Head Restraint, refer to “Occupant Re- The head restraints in the rear are non adjust- Do not adjust the steering column while straints” “Safety” further able. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Safety” driving.
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Outside Mirror — Driver Side Power Mirrors Adjust the flat outside mirror so you can just see The power mirror control is located on the Equipped the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror driver’s door trim panel.
Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped NOTE: To use the vanity mirror, rotate the sun visor If the multifunction lever is held in the flash- down and swing the mirror cover upward. to-pass position for more than 20 seconds, the high beams will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds for the next flash-to-pass operation.
front fog lamps, pull out the end of the multifunc- Lane Change Assist All seating positions tion lever and rotate the lever to the last detent. Tap the lever up or down once, without moving occupied, plus an beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or evenly distributed Turn Signals left) will flash three times.
Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the position lights or headlights are Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to brighten the odom- eter and radio when the position lights or head- lights are on.
delay interval by turning the end of the lever. CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) Rotate the end of the lever upward (clockwise) • Always remove any buildup of snow that freezing weather, warm the windshield with to decrease the delay time and downward prevents the windshield wiper blades from the defroster before and during windshield (counterclockwise) to increase the delay time.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer NOTE: circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the instrument panel below the The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary The rear wiper operates in an intermittent radio. switch located on the center portion of the mode only.
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Icon Description A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is on. Performing this function again will cause the A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the A/C indicator will turn off. Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment.
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Icon Description Floor Mode Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. Mix Mode Mix Mode Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy condi- tions that require extra heat to the windshield.
Icon Description Rear Defrost Button Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after 10 minutes.
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Automatic Climate Control Descriptions Icon Description Blower Control There are seven blower speeds. Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The blower speed increases as you move the control clockwise from the OFF position. NOTE: Depending on the configuration, your vehicle may be equipped with four blower speeds.
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Icon Description Panel Mode Panel Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction.
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Icon Description Recirculation Button Push and release this button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air mode. Recirculation can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are present. NOTE: • Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
NOTE: NOTE: CAUTION! In cold weather, use of recirculation mode • If fog or mist appears on the windshield or Failure to follow these cautions can cause may lead to excessive window fogging. The side glass, select Defrost mode and in- damage to the heating elements: recirculation feature may be unavailable crease blower speed if needed.
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Manual Operation means the operator can override the blower, the NOTE: This system offers a full complement of manual mode, or both. There is a manual blower range Please read the Automatic Temperature Con- override features, which consist of Blower Pre- for times when the AUTO setting is not desired.
Operating Tips Vacation/Storage Outside Air Intake Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of Make sure the air intake, located directly in front NOTE: service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, of the windshield, is free of obstructions such as Refer to the chart at the end of this section run the air conditioning system at idle for about leaves.
Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions Control Settings Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions Chart POWER WINDOWS — IF single window controls on each passenger door NOTE: trim panel, which operate the passenger door • For vehicles not equipped with the instru- EQUIPPED windows.
after the ignition is placed in the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. • For vehicles equipped with the instrument cluster display, power window switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is placed in the LOCK position.
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode Wind Buffeting WARNING! To open the sunroof, push and hold the switch Wind buffeting can be described as the percep- • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or rearward. Sunroof will move rearward and auto- tion of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Ignition Off Operation 2. Move the safety latch, located outside the WARNING! For Vehicles Not Equipped With The Instru- vehicle under the front edge of the hood, Be sure the hood is fully latched before ment Cluster Display toward the center and raise the hood. driving your vehicle.
switches located on the front doors. The central WARNING! locking/unlocking feature (if equipped) can also • Driving with the liftgate open can allow be activated from the liftgate key cylinder. poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or You and your passengers could be injured closed without using the key fob.
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WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Place as much cargo as possible in front of In a collision, a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around the rear axle. Too much weight or improp- in a sudden stop and strike someone in the erly placed weight over or behind the rear vehicle.
Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped WARNING! When the liftgate is open, the speakers can Do not operate this vehicle with a console swing down off the trim panel to face rearward, compartment lid in the open position. Driving for tailgating and other activities. with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision.
To open the lower glove compartment, pull Power is available when the ignition switch is in outward on the release handle. the ON or ACC position. Insert the cigar lighter or accessory plug into the outlet for use. To preserve the heating element, do not hold the lighter in the heating position.
power inverter may have to be reset manually. CAUTION! (Continued) To reset the inverter manually, unplug the device the vehicle’s battery will discharge suffi- and plug it in again. To avoid overloading the ciently to degrade battery life and/or pre- circuit, check the power ratings on electrical vent the engine from starting.
(68 kg), and should be uniformly distributed over CAUTION! the luggage rack crossbars. • Many accessories that can be plugged in NOTE: draw power from the vehicle’s battery, If not equipped with crossbars, your autho- even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, rized dealer can order and install MOPAR etc.).
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• If the rear crossbar (or any metallic object) CAUTION! (Continued) is placed over the satellite radio antenna • To avoid damage to the luggage rack and (if equipped), you may experience inter- vehicle, do not exceed the maximum lug- ruption of satellite radio reception.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster Descriptions Odometer Display / Trip Odometer Dis- 2. Tachometer play • This gauge measures engine revolutions 1. Speedometer This display indicates the total distance the per minute (RPM x 1000). Before the • The Speedometer shows the vehicle vehicle has been driven.
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4. Instrument Cluster Display — If Equipped / gASCAP 3. Temperature Gauge Odometer Display / Trip Odometer Display • The temperature gauge shows engine If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that coolant temperature. Any reading within the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, Instrument Cluster Display —...
Compass Button tions and adjustments. • Outside Temperature Display Push and release the compass button to dis- • Trip Computer Functions Interactive Display And Controls play one of eight compass readings and the The instrument cluster display features a driver- outside temperature or to exit submenus.
• Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a Functions change indicator system. The “Oil Change Re- single chime) • Compass/Temperature/Audio quired” message will display in the instrument • Battery Low (with a single chime) cluster display for approximately five seconds •...
"LOW FUEL" text and a new DTE value will be Push and release the MENU or down arrow Push and release the compass button to dis- displayed, based on the current values in the button until “Personal Settings” is displayed in play one of eight compass headings to indicate DTE calculation and the current fuel tank level.
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This compass is self-calibrating, which elimi- Key Off Power Delay Sound Horn With Lock nates the need to set the compass manually. When this feature is selected the power window When ON is selected, a short horn sound will When the vehicle is new, the compass may switches, radio, Uconnect phone, power sun- occur when the key fob lock button is pushed.
1. Turn the ignition switch ON. not moving. 5. Complete one or more 360 – degree turns (in 2. Push and hold the compass button for ap- an area free from large metal or metallic proximately two seconds. objects) until the “CAL” indicator turns off.
Control Buttons RESET Button WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS To reset the display shown, turn the ignition to AND MESSAGES the ON position, then push and hold the RESET The warning/indicator light switches on in the button located on the steering wheel. instrument panel together with a dedicated mes- The following displays can be reset or changed: sage and/or acoustic signal when applicable.
Red Telltale Lights Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Red Telltale Light What It Means Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s or passenger seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound.
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Brake Warning Light Red Telltale Light What It Means Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti- lock brake system reservoir.
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Vehicle Security Warning Light Red Telltale Light What It Means Vehicle Security Warning Light This light will flash at a fast rate for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed. Oil Pressure Warning Light Red Telltale Light What It Means...
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light Red Telltale Light What It Means Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a problem is detected while the ve- hicle is running, the light will either stay on or flash depending on the nature of the problem.
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WARNING! CAUTION! A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as refer- Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indi- enced above, can reach higher temperatures cator Light (MIL) on could cause damage to than in normal operating conditions. This can the vehicle control system. It also could affect cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over fuel economy and driveability.
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Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may CAUTION! proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s occur for a variety of reasons, including the responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, installation of replacement or alternate tires or The TPMS has been optimized for the origi- even if under-inflation has not reached the level wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS...
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position. It should go out when the engine is running.
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Low Fuel Warning Light Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Low Fuel Indicator Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 2.4 gal (9.1 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until fuel is added. 4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale Light What It Means 4WD Low Indicator Light...
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Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Low Washer Fluid Indicator Light — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the windshield washer fluid is low. Transmission Temperature Indicator Light Yellow Telltale Light What It Means Transmission Temperature Indicator Light This light indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot.
Green Telltale Lights Turn Signal Warning Lights Green Telltale Light What It Means Turn Signal Indicator Lights The instrument cluster arrow will flash independently for the left or right turn signal as selected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected when the multifunction lever is moved down (left) or up (right). NOTE: •...
Blue Telltale Lights High Beam Indicator Light Blue Telltale Light What It Means High Beam Indicator Light This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam. Pull the lever toward you for a temporary high beam on, "flash to pass"...
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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic sys- Cybersecurity SYSTEM — OBD II tem can determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated loose or improperly installed.
SAFETY FEATURES ABS is designed to function with the OEM tires. WARNING! Modification may result in degraded ABS perfor- • The ABS contains sophisticated electronic mance. Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) equipment that may be susceptible to in- The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light terference caused by improperly installed increased vehicle stability and brake perfor-...
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gether to enhance both vehicle stability and ing the brakes very quickly results in the best The following conditions must be met in order control in various driving conditions. BAS assistance. To receive the benefit of the for HSA to activate: system, you must apply continuous braking •...
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7. Rotate the steering wheel back to center and brake of the appropriate wheel(s) to assist in WARNING! (Continued) counteracting the oversteer or understeer con- then an additional slightly more than one-half eration of the vehicle under all road condi- dition.
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Partial Off (Four-Wheel Drive Models) Or On WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) (Two-Wheel Drive Models) • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot • Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly This mode is entered by momentarily pushing prevent the natural laws of physics from maintain your vehicle, may change the the “ESC Off”...
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system returns to “Partial Off” mode, as described ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light WARNING! above. TCS remains off. When the vehicle speed and ESC OFF Indicator Light When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS function- drops below 30 mph (48 km/h), the ESC system ality of ESC (except for the limited slip feature shuts off.
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• Each time the ignition is turned ON, the NOTE: When HDC is properly enabled, the ESC system will be on even if it was “Hill Decent Control Light” in the ERM is disabled anytime the ESC is in “Full turned off previously.
driven - this is normal and there should be no For example, your vehicle may have a recom- WARNING! adjustment for this increased pressure. mended cold (parked for more than three hours) HDC is only intended to assist the driver in placard pressure of 30 psi (207 kPa).
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• Driving on a significantly under-inflated The TPMS consists of the following compo- CAUTION! tire causes the tire to overheat and can nents: • The TPMS has been optimized for the lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also • Receiver Module. original equipment tires and wheels.
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Check TPMS Warnings 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the receiver module. of a road tire that has a pressure below the The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will low-pressure warning limit, upon the next flash on and off for 75 seconds and remain on NOTE:...
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Service TPMS Message 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will frequencies as the TPM sensors. flash on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a system fault is detected.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place tire pressure is below the low-pressure warn- display the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” mes- sage. The instrument cluster will also display of a road tire that has a pressure below the ing limit in any of the four active road tires.
Here are some simple steps you can take to rear seat in child restraints or belt-positioning WARNING! minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air booster seats. Older children who do not use • NEVER use a rearward facing child re- bag: child restraints or belt-positioning booster straint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE...
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Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System quence starts by blinking the Seat Belt Re- NOTE: (BeltAlert) minder Light and sounding an intermittent If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the Driver And Passenger BeltAlert — If chime. Once the BeltAlert warning sequence driver or outboard front seat passenger (if Equipped has completed, the Seat Belt Reminder Light...
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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • In a collision, you and your passengers can • Two people should never be belted into a • A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong suffer much greater injuries if you are not single seat belt.
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if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on WARNING! (Continued) the lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces the risk • A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in of sliding under the seat belt in a collision. a collision and leave you with no protec- tion.
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2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above position, and if you are taller than average, you WARNING! (Continued) will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt •...
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2. Grasp the mini-latch plate and pull the seat belt over the seat. 3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the right head restraint. 4. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the mini-latch plate into the mini-buckle until you hear a “click.”...
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Seat Belts And Pregnant Women NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly. The pretensioners are triggered by the Occu- pant Restraint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the pretensioners are single use items.
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How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work WARNING! WARNING! The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) deter- • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in • The seat belt assembly must be replaced if mines whether the severity or type of rear front of an air bag.
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Components: Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR) WARNING! (Continued) If the Active Head Restraints are triggered dur- • Do not place items over the top of the ing a collision, the front half of the head restraint Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat will be extended forward and separated from the covers or portable DVD players.
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Air Bag System Components. Your vehicle may The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in NOTE: be equipped with the following Air Bag System the instrument panel for approximately four to If the speedometer, tachometer, or any en- Components: eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition gine related gauges are not working, the...
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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a • No objects should be placed over or near vehicle with a rear seat. the air bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features...
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ample, some pole collisions, truck underrides, The SABs may help to reduce the risk of occu- WARNING! and angle offset collisions. pant injury during certain side impacts and/or • Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee vehicle rollover events, in addition to the injury On the other hand, depending on the type and impact bolsters in any way.
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WARNING! WARNING! • Do not stack luggage or other cargo up • Occupants, including children, who are up high enough to block the deployment of the against or very close to Side Air Bags can SABICs. The trim covering above the side be seriously injured or killed.
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Rollover Events The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) moni- WARNING! (Continued) tors the internal circuits and interconnecting Side Air Bags are designed to activate in certain • Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could wiring associated with electrical Air Bag System rollover events.
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Enhanced Accident Response System abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or WARNING! (Continued) those you might get sliding along a carpet or Reset Procedure placed by an authorized dealer immediately. gymnasium floor. They are not caused by In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Re- Also, have the Occupant Restraint Controller contact with chemicals.
• How various systems in your vehicle were Children 12 years or younger should ride prop- WARNING! (Continued) operating; erly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. • Do not attempt to modify any part of your According to crash statistics, children are safer •...
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Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Children who are two years old or younger Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Child Infants and Toddlers and who have not reached the height or Restraint, facing rearward in the rear seat of weight limits of their child restraint the vehicle...
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seat belts fit properly. If the child cannot sit with Children Too Large For Booster Seats If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while Children who are large enough to wear the then the child still needs to use a booster seat in the child’s back is against the seatback, they shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are...
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Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Weight Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below of the Child + Child LATCH – Lower Seat Belt Only LATCH – Lower Seat Belt + Top Restraint Anchors Only Anchors + Top Tether Anchor Tether Anchor Rear-Facing Child...
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Latch Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle LATCH Positions • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seating Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and the child re- What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight straint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints. If the center position does Can two child restraints be attached using a not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, common lower LATCH anchorage? use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in an outboard position.
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move the front seat forward to allow more Forward-facing child restraints and some rear- WARNING! (Continued) facing child restraints will also be equipped with room for the child seat. • Never use the same lower anchorage to a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook 3.
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buckled seat belt interferes with the child re- Installing Child Restraints Using The the webbing is pulled back into the retractor. straint installation, instead of buckling it behind Vehicle Seat Belt Refer to the “Automatic Locking Mode” descrip- the child restraint, route the seat belt through the Child restraint systems are designed to be se- tion in “Switchable Automatic Locking Retrac- child restraint belt path and then buckle it.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a of the child restraint) for using the Tether An- Weight limit of the Child forward facing child restraint, up to the recommended weight limit of chor with the seat belt to attach a forward fac-...
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3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and WARNING! (Continued) the seating position has a top tether anchor- restraint to the top tether anchorage as for CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System” for age, connect the tether strap to the anchor- shown in the diagram.
Transporting Pets Exhaust Gas have a competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or misposi- your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown WARNING! tioned parts.
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fault is cleared. If the light comes on intermit- WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) tently or remains on while driving, have an • ALWAYS securely attach • ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat your floor mat authorized dealer service the vehicle immedi- using the floor mat fasteners.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
NOTE: STARTING PROCEDURES OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure. The engine will not start unless the clutch Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, pedal is pressed to the floor. adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and WARNING! fasten your seat belts.
The engine block heater must be plugged in at hicle operations will occur. For the recom- case the engine is flooded. Leave the ignition key in the ON position, release the accelerator least one hour to have an adequate warming mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to pedal and repeat the “Normal Starting”...
For vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- WARNING! (Continued) mission, apply the parking brake before placing • Always fully apply the parking brake when the gear selector in PARK, otherwise the load on leaving your vehicle or it may roll and the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the gear selector out of PARK.
Fully press the clutch pedal before you shift with the clutch pedal partially engaged. This will CAUTION! gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly cause abnormal wear on the clutch. • Launching in any gear except 1st gear will press the accelerator pedal.
Downshifting AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — WARNING! Proper downshifting will improve fuel economy IF EQUIPPED • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or and prolong engine life. NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly CAUTION! CAUTION! pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could...
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock tions. Manual shifts can be made using the WARNING! (Continued) AutoStick shift control (refer to “AutoStick (Six- System • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or Speed Automatic Transmission)” in this section). This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmis- with access to an unlocked vehicle.
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WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never use the PARK position as a substi- • Unintended movement of a vehicle could • Before moving the gear selector out of tute for the parking brake. Always apply the injure those in or near the vehicle. As with PARK, you must turn the ignition switch parking brake fully when exiting the vehicle all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle...
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NEUTRAL (N) DRIVE (D) During very cold temperatures (-4°F [-20°C] or below), transmission operation may be modified Use this range when the vehicle is standing for This range should be used for most city and depending on engine and transmission tem- prolonged periods with the engine running.
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• The system may revert to automatic shift In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up 1. Stop the vehicle. or down when the driver moves the gear selec- mode if a fault or overheat condition is 2. Shift the transmission into PARK. tor to the right (+) or left (-), unless an engine detected.
• The vehicle speed is sufficiently high. NOTE: PARK (P) The Continuously Variable Automatic Trans- • The driver is not heavily pressing the This range supplements the parking brake by mission (CVT) changes ratios in a continu- accelerator. locking the transmission. The engine can be ous manner.
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The following indicators should be used to en- WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) sure that you have engaged the transmission • Your vehicle could move and injure you • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or into the PARK position: and others if it is not in PARK.
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overheat indicator light will come on, and the manual ratio. The manually-selected gear will be CAUTION! vehicle will slow slightly until the transmission displayed in the instrument cluster. Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for cools down enough to allow a return to the In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up any other reason with the transmission in requested speed.
• Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the To disengage AutoStick mode, hold the gear snow, or loose traction surfaces, activate the selector to the right (+) until “D” is once again “4WD LOCK” switch by pulling up once and power steering pump may make noise for displayed in the instrument cluster.
tor light will turn off. The system should be WARNING! turned off when not in use. Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent WARNING! injury from moving parts and to ensure accu- Leaving the Speed Control system on when rate fluid level reading.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set • If the button is continually pushed, the set To Resume Speed speed will continue to increase until the but- speed will continue to decrease until the To resume a previously set speed, push the ton is released, then the new set speed will button is released, then the new set speed RES (+) button and release.
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP If your vehicle is equipped with the Camera WARNING! Delay feature and it is turned On, the rear CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED Speed Control can be dangerous where the camera image will be displayed for up to 10 sec- Your vehicle may be equipped with the system cannot maintain a constant speed.
CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must • Never add fuel when the engine is running. be driven slowly when using ParkView to This is in violation of most state and federal be able to stop in time when an obstacle is fire regulations and may cause the MIL to seen.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) problem continues, the message will appear the Loading next time the vehicle is started. Refer to “On- The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on The actual total weight and the weight of the board Diagnostic System” in “Getting To Know the front and rear axles.
The recommended way to measure GTW is to TRAILER TOWING Trailer Sway Control put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The trailer sway control can be a mechanical In this section you will find safety tips and The entire weight of the trailer must be sup- telescoping link that can be installed between information on limits to the type of towing you ported by the scale.
Weight-Distributing Hitch Breakaway Cable Attachment A weight-distributing system works by applying European braking regulations for braked trailers leverage through spring (load) bars. They are up to 7,700 lbs (3 500 kg), require trailers to be typically used for heavier loads to distribute fitted with either a secondary coupling or break- trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle’s front away cable.
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Fixed Ball Neck Loop Method Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. (See Note 1) 2.0L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 2,645 lbs (1,199 kg)
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• Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) the safe and satisfactory operation of your • Total weight must be distributed be- When trailering cargo that is not fully se- vehicle. Refer to “Tires” in “Servicing And cured, dynamic load shifts can occur that tween the tow vehicle and the trailer Maintenance”...
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• Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And over 1,000 lbs (453 kg) and required for Wiring trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety.
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Pin Number Function Wire Color Left Turn Signal Black/White Rear Fog Light White Ground/Common Return for Contacts (Pins) Brown 1 and 2 and 4 to 8 Right Turn Signal Black/Green Right Rear Position, Side Marker Lights, and Green/Red Rear Registration Plate Illumination Device. Stop Lights Black/Red Left Rear Position, Side Marker Lights, and...
• If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more Towing Tips Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped than 45 minutes of continuous operation, Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, • Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. then change the transmission fluid and stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area •...
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission • Transmission in NEUTRAL Flat Tow None NOT ALLOWED • Key in ACC Position Front FWD Models ONLY FWD Models ONLY Dolly Tow Rear NOT ALLOWED...
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vehicle’s steering, handling and traction. Con- When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The LOCK and shift the transaxle to low (L Off-Road trolling your vehicle is one of the keys to suc- 4WD Lock Lever Engaged — If Equipped [if equipped] ) if necessary.
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Sand lems. Some are just too steep to climb and wheel no more than a 1/4 turn quickly back and should not be attempted. You should always feel forth. This will provide a fresh "bite" into the Soft sand is very difficult to travel through with confident with the vehicle and your abilities.
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accelerate through the crossing. After crossing WARNING! WARNING! any water higher than the bottom of the axle Do not descend a steep grade in NEUTRAL. If the engine stalls or you lose headway or differentials, you should inspect all of the vehicle Use vehicle brakes in conjunction with en- cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or fluids for signs of water ingestion.
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• Completely inspect the underbody of your Crossing Puddles, Pools, Flooded Areas Or WARNING! Other Standing Water vehicle. Check tires, body structure, steering, Abrasive material in any part of the brakes suspension, and exhaust system for damage. Puddles, pools, flooded or other standing water may cause excessive wear or unpredictable •...
This is an emergency warning system and it HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS BULB REPLACEMENT should not be used when the vehicle is in The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled and Replacement Bulbs the instrument panel below the climate controls.
Replacing Exterior Bulbs FUSES Headlamps WARNING! 1. Raise the hood and locate the connector • When replacing a blown fuse, always use behind the headlamp. an appropriate replacement fuse with the 2. Reach into the engine compartment and pull same amp rating as the original fuse. the red lock out at the green connector.
Integrated Power Module (IPM) mini-fuses. A label that identifies each compo- nent may be printed on the inside of the cover. The Integrated Power Module is located in the Refer to “Engine Compartment” in “Servicing engine compartment near the air cleaner as- And Maintenance”...
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15 Amp Lt Blue Radio – 10 Amp Red Intrusion Module/Siren – If Equipped – 10 Amp Red Heating, AC/Compass – 15 Amp Lt Blue Auto Shutdown Relay – 15 Amp Lt Blue Power Sunroof – If Equipped – 10 Amp Red Heated Mirror –...
Jack Location Jacking Instructions WARNING! The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of load floor in the cargo area. WARNING! the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far Carefully follow these tire changing warnings enough off the road to avoid the danger of to help prevent personal injury or damage to being hit when operating the jack or changing...
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NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack with two attachment points. When the jack is partially expanded, the tension be- tween the two attachment points holds the jack handle in place. Jack Warning Label Jacking Locations CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking...
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surface and enough clearance is obtained to WARNING! install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift pro- To avoid possible personal injury, handle the vides maximum stability. wheel covers with care to avoid contact with 5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel any sharp edges.
Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack as- Road Tire Installation WARNING! sembly and stow it in the spare tire area. Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the Secure the assembly using the means pro- jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the 1.
Tire Service Kit Storage Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses WARNING! Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the follow- The Tire Service Kit is located under the load To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the ing symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode.
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operation of the system. Refer to “Sealing a age Compartment (on the bottom of the air WARNING! (Continued) Tire with Tire Service Kit” section (F) “Sealant pump) for inflating sport balls, rafts, or similar • Keep Tire Service Kit away from open Bottle and Hose Replacement”.
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and stem is free of debris. Reconnect the Sealant then screw the fitting at the end of the Hose (6) to the valve stem. Check that the (A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Sealant Hose (6) onto the valve stem.
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2. The pump will start to inject air into the tire Tire Service Kit in the vehicle storage loca- (E) After Driving: Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “Whenever immediately after the Sealant Bottle (1) is tion. Quickly proceed to (D) “Drive Vehicle.” You Stop to Use Tire Service Kit”...
2. Disconnect the Tire Service Kit from the 3. Push the Sealant Bottle release button. The NOTE: valve stem, reinstall the cap on the valve Sealant Bottle (1) will pop up. Remove the When using a portable battery booster pack, stem and unplug from 12 Volt outlet.
Jump-Starting Procedure WARNING! (Continued) • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, WARNING! watch bands and bracelets that could Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could result in personal injury or property could be seriously injured. •...
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) 2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS jumper cable to a good engine ground (ex- (-) jumper cable from the negative (-) post of In any of the following situations, you can re- posed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s the booster battery.
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE 5. Press and maintain firm pressure on the WARNING! brake pedal. If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector You or others can be badly burned by hot cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you 6.
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CAUTION! WARNING! CAUTION! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting Racing the engine or spinning the wheels Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces may lead to transmission overheating and between DRIVE/SECOND gear and RE- generated by excessive wheel speeds may failure.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. Wheels OFF The Manual Transmis- 6-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Automatic CVT Automatic Towing Condition Ground sion (FWD Only) Transmission If transmission is If transmission is operable: operable: •...
Without The Ignition Key CAUTION! CAUTION! Special care must be taken when the vehicle is • DO NOT flat tow any disabled vehicle if DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with a towed with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF posi- CVT automatic transmission.
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Tow Eye Usage Precautions Front Tow Eye Installation The front tow eye receptacle is located on the NOTE: lower right side of the front fascia. • Ensure that the tow eye is properly seated To install the tow eye, remove the rubber plug and secure in the mounting receptacle.
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Rear Tow Eye Installation ENHANCED ACCIDENT The rear tow eye receptacle is located behind a RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS) door, located on the left rear bumper fascia. This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced To install the tow eye, open the door using the Accident Response System.
Checking Oil Level Cooling System ness of the connection at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for leaks. To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. WARNING! Adding Washer Fluid Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as •...
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Refer to these Service Manuals before attempt- The engine oil filler cap also shows the recom- ing any procedure yourself. Oil Identification Symbol mended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer NOTE: to “Engine Compartment”...
Engine Oil Filter A/C Air Filter WARNING! (Continued) Refer to the “Service and Warranty Handbook” The engine oil filter should be replaced with a • The air conditioning system contains refrig- for the proper maintenance intervals. new filter at every engine oil change. erant under high pressure.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Prior to the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove Refer to the “Service And Warranty Handbook” dust and grit; after lubricating excess oil and for the proper maintenance intervals. grease should be removed.
NOTE: WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) Life expectancy of wiper blades varies de- • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They • Damage to the catalytic converter can re- pending on geographical area and frequency contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is sult if your vehicle is not kept in proper of use.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter WARNING! (Continued) damage: brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tight- • Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry ness of the connection at the bottle and radiator. •...
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Adding Coolant of lower quality water will reduce the amount CAUTION! Your vehicle has been built with an improved of corrosion protection in the engine cooling • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other engine coolant (OAT coolant conforming to system. than specified Organic Additive Technology MS.90032) that allows extended maintenance NOTE:...
• Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concen- As long as the engine operating temperature is WARNING! satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be tration at a minimum of 50% OAT coolant • Do not open hot engine cooling system. checked once a month. (conforming to MS.90032) and distilled water Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) for proper corrosion protection of your engine...
Brake Master Cylinder Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake WARNING! (Continued) The fluid level in the master cylinder should be fluid. Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Tech- • Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can checked when performing under hood services, nical Specifications”...
Fluid Level Check No chemical flushes should be used in any Fluid Level Check Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. transmission; only the approved lubricant The fluid level is preset at the factory and does The fluid level should be between the bottom of should be used.
and filter if the fluid becomes contaminated (with Special Additives CAUTION! water, etc.), or if the transmission is disassembled The manufacturer strongly recommends against If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your for any reason. using any special additives in the transmission. authorized dealer immediately.
Frequency Of Fluid Change TIRES WARNING! (Continued) Refer to the “Service and Warranty Handbook” • Unequal tire pressures can cause steering for the proper maintenance intervals. Tires — General Information problems. You could lose control of your Tire Pressure Power Transfer Unit (PTU) — vehicle.
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Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the WARNING! maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable sidewall. High speed driving with your vehicle under ride. Over-inflation produces a jarring and un- maximum load is dangerous.
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Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs These indicators are molded into the bottom of WARNING! and additional information. the tread grooves. They will appear as bands Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces when the tread depth becomes a 1/16 of an inch Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that generated by excessive wheel speeds may (1.6 mm).
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with WARNING! CAUTION! as little exposure to light as possible. Protect • Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or Replacing original tires with tires of a different tires from contact with oil, grease, and gasoline. speed rating other than that specified for size may result in false speedometer and Replacement Tires...
surfaces may be poorer than that of non- equipped with a compact spare by looking at the WARNING! studded tires. Some states prohibit studded spare tire description on the Tire and Loading Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice condi- tires;...
Full Size Spare — If Equipped NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) The full size spare is for temporary emergency Many aftermarket wheel cleaners contain limited use spare wheel. Keep inflated to the use only. This tire may look like the originally strong acids or strong alkaline additives that cold tire inflation pressures listed on your Tire equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your can harm the wheel surface.
Tire Chains (Traction Devices) CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to- Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a age. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise body clearance. Follow these recommendations bristle brush, metal polishes or oven cleaner. occurs that could indicate device break- to guard against damage.
Tire Rotation Recommendations STORING THE VEHICLE extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and underbody protection. The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle If you will not be using your vehicle for more operate at different loads and perform different than 21 days, you may want to take steps to The following maintenance recommendations...
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, sol- Special Care INTERIORS vents, steel wool or other aggressive material to • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you clean the lenses. Seats And Fabric Parts drive near the ocean, hose off the undercar- Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean fabric uphol- riage at least once a month.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses NOTE: WARNING! The lenses in front of the instruments in this If equipped with light colored leather, it A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When clean- tends to show any foreign material, dirt, and collision and leave you with no protection.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NOTE: WARNING! It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. NUMBER Driving a vehicle with the “Brake Warning The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found Light” on is dangerous. A significant decrease BRAKE SYSTEM on the left front corner of the instrument panel, in braking performance or vehicle stability Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted visible through the windshield.
Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such **Use only your authorized dealer recom- After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut/bolt mended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations.
methanol/gasoline or E-85 ethanol blends are CNG And LP Fuel System Materials Added To Fuel not the responsibility of the manufacturer. Besides using unleaded gasoline with the Modifications proper octane rating, gasolines that contain Modifications that allow the engine to run on detergents, corrosion and stability additives are compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquid pro- CAUTION!
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Spark Plugs – 2.0L and 2.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs. Fuel Selection We recommend you use minimum 91 Research Octane Number (RON), 0–15% Ethanol. Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission (CVT) –...
• Only connect and use trusted media de- SOUND SYSTEMS WARNING! vices (e.g. personal mobile phones, USBs, Refer to your Sound Systems Booklet. • It is not possible to know or to predict all of CDs). the possible outcomes if your vehicle’s CYBERSECURITY Privacy of any wireless and wired communica- systems are breached.
Radio Operation iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod and iPhone devices. Some iPod software Pushing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for versions may not fully support the iPod control the next listenable station and pushing the bot- features.
• Turning it clockwise (forward) by one Using This Feature click, while playing a track, skips to the By using an external USB device to connect to next track or push the VR button and say the USB port: "Next Track." •...
• Pushing the REPEAT button will change the lighted on the radio display, push the TUNE control knob. This will display the next sub- audio device mode to repeat the current control knob to select and start playing the menu list item on the audio device, then playing track or push the VR button and say track.
• For Uconnect Phone customer support, Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons Previous Track To enter BTSA mode, push either “AUX” button Use the SEEK DOWN button, or push the VR visit UconnectPhone.com on the radio or push the VR button and say button on the radio and say “Previous Track,”...
NOTE: as your phone is turned on and has been paired The radio display will be used for visual prompts to the vehicle’s Uconnect Phone. The Uconnect from the Uconnect Phone such as “CELL” or The driver side upper windshield trim con- Phone allows up to seven mobile phones to be caller ID on certain radios.
• After the “Ready” prompt and the following Voice Command Tree Dial By Saying A Number Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section. beep, say “Setup Phone Pairing.” • Push the Phone button to begin. • When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a Help Command •...
• The Uconnect system will confirm the name • Only the phonebook of the currently con- • When prompted, recite the phone number for and then dial the corresponding phone num- nected mobile phone is accessible. the phonebook entry that you are adding. ber, which may appear in the display of After you are finished adding an entry into the •...
NOTE: mand button while the Uconnect Phone is Phone Call Features playing the desired entry and say “Delete.” The following features can be accessed through • Editing names in the phonebook is recom- the Uconnect Phone if the feature(s) are avail- mended when the vehicle is not in motion.
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is Three-Way Calling NOTE: In Progress To initiate three-way calling, push the Voice This may not be the last number dialed from To make a second call while you are currently on Command button while a call is in progress, the Uconnect Phone.
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• After the “Ready” prompt and the following NOTE: NOTE: beep, say the name of the language you wish The Breakdown service number has to be • The default number is 112. The number to switch to English, Espanol, or Francais. setup before using.
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When calling a number with your Uconnect Phone Barge In – Overriding Prompts Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone The “Voice Command” button can be used when You can dial a phone number with your mobile sequence on your mobile phone keypad, you can you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your phone keypad and still use the Uconnect Phone...
• The Uconnect Phone will play the phone • At the next prompt, say “Delete” and follow To un-mute the Uconnect Phone: names of all paired mobile phones in order the prompts. • Push the Voice Command button. from the highest to the lowest priority. To •...
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is parked with the engine running, all windows NOTE: Far End Audio Performance closed, and the blower fan switched off. Audio quality is maximized under: • Even though the system is designed for • Low-to-medium blower setting This procedure may be repeated with a new users speaking in North American Eng- user.
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Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) four nine zero five asterisk (*) star plus (+) seven hash (#) three eight all of them...
VOICE COMMAND — IF Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) EQUIPPED Breakdown service main menu return to main menu call mobile Voice Command System Operation cancel mute The Uconnect Voice Command confirmation prompts confirmation mute off system allows you to control your continue new entry AM, FM radio, disk player, USB...
• “Memo” (to switch to the memo recorder) NOTE: Commands If you do not say a command within a few The Voice Command system understands two • “System Setup” (to switch to system setup) types of commands, Universal commands and seconds, the system will present you with a Radio AM Local commands.
• “Previous Track” (to play the previous track) • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded NOTE: memos) — During the playback you may Keep in mind that you have to push the Voice • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) push the Voice Command button to stop Command...
NOTE: RADIO OPERATION AND If you experience difficulty in playing a par- MOBILE PHONES ticular disc, it may be damaged (e.g., Under certain conditions, the mobile phone be- scratched, reflective coating removed, a ing on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, performance from your radio.
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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer’s distributors are vitally inter- ested in your satisfaction with their products and services. If a servicing problem or other difficulty should occur, we recommend that you take the following steps: • Discuss the problem at the authorized dealer with the dealer principal or the service man- ager.