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Operating this vehicle at excessive speeds or higher center of gravity than many passenger INTRODUCTION while intoxicated may result in loss of control, cars. It is capable of performing better in a wide Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler collision with other vehicles or objects, going off variety of off-road applications.
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Failure to use the driver and passenger seat After you have read the Owner’s Manual, it of such parts. Even if such parts are officially- belts provided is a major cause of severe or should be stored in the vehicle for convenient approved (for example, by a general operating fatal injury.
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Original Mopar® parts and accessories and The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL other products approved by the manufacturer, Manual contains a complete listing of all sub- Consult the Table of Contents to determine including qualified advice, are available at your jects.
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS ALTERATIONS against operating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains WARNING! CAUTIONS against procedures that could re- sult in damage to your vehicle. If you do not Any modifications or alterations to this ve- read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss hicle could seriously affect its roadworthi-...
3. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate NOTE: A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS the key to the LOCK position. If you try to remove the key before you place The authorized dealer that sold you your new the shift lever in PARK, the key may become vehicle has the key code numbers for your 4.
either direction, and the key is not in the ignition, Locking Doors With A Key WARNING! (Continued) the steering wheel will lock. You can insert the key with either side up. To • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat- lock the door, turn the key to the right.
used an invalid key to start the engine. Either of SENTRY KEY® Replacement Keys these conditions will result in the engine being The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents NOTE: shut off after two seconds. unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the Only keys that have been programmed to engine.
NOTE: 2. Lock the door using either the power door PREMIUM VEHICLE SECURITY lock switch, or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer ALARM — IF EQUIPPED transmitter and close all doors. System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with The Premium Vehicle Security Alarm system you to an authorized dealer.
NOTE: To Disarm The System Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter, or Override The line of transmission must not be insert the key into the ignition switch and turn blocked with metal objects. The security alarm will not arm if you lock the the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Illuminated Approach — If Equipped perform the following steps: Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 tion. seconds when the doors are unlocked with the 1.
NOTE: If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two condi- Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE trans- tions: mitter while you are in the vehicle will acti- vate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a 1.
2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a General Information WARNING! radio station tower, airport transmitter, and The transmitter and receivers operate on a • For personal security and safety in the event some mobile or CB radios. carrier frequency of 433.92 MHz as required by of an collision, lock the vehicle doors as you EEC regulations.
• The throttle is pressed. CAUTION! • The vehicle speed is above 15 mph An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to (24 km/h). thieves. Always remove the key from the • The doors were not previously locked using ignition and lock all of the doors when leav- the power door lock switch or Remote Key- ing the vehicle unattended.
• The transmission was in gear and the vehicle 2. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch 3. Within 30 seconds, press the power door between LOCK and ON/RUN and then back to speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors.
To Engage Or Disengage The Child- POWER WINDOWS — IF Protection Door Lock System EQUIPPED 1. Open the rear door. Power Window Switches 2. Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock The window controls on the driver’s door trim and rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position.
feature. The time for this feature is pro- grammable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Set- tings (Customer-Programmable Fea- tures)” in “Understanding Your Instru- ment Panel” for further information. WARNING! Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not let children play with power Power Window Switch Location Window Lockout Switch windows.
• Although the liftgate has no inside re- Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS closed without using the key. To open the lift- lease mechanism, the liftgate trim panel Some of the most important safety features in gate, squeeze the liftgate release and pull the includes an opening with a snap-in cap your vehicle are the restraint systems:...
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• All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) Here are some simple steps you can take to ger seat, move the seat as far back as possible include Automatic Locking Retractors minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air and use the proper child restraint.
risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to • In a collision, you and your passengers belted at all times. more severe injuries in a collision.
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! (Continued) 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a back and adjust the seat. seat and using a seat belt properly. • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is danger- 2.
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WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is • A twisted belt may not protect you properly. dangerous. Your body could strike the in- In a collision, it could even cut into you. Be side surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, sure the belt is straight.
NOTE: When you release the anchorage, try to move it WARNING! down to make sure that it is locked in position. The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This In the rear seat, move toward the center of the collision and leave you with no protection.
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1. Remove the mini-latch and regular latch from its stowed position in the right rear side trim panel. Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt Connecting Mini-Latch To Buckle 4. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the 7. Position the lap belt across your thighs, mini-latch plate into the mini-buckle until you below your abdomen.
1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Automatic Locking Retractor Mode Driver Center Passen- Mode (ALR) — If Equipped Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically First allow it to retract completely to disengage the pre-locked.
designed to release webbing in a controlled NOTE: Supplemental Active Head manner. This feature is designed to help reduce Restraints (AHR) The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or the belt force acting on the occupant’s chest. These head restraints are passive, deployable may not deploy in the event of a front or side components, and vehicles with this equipment impact.
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1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of CAUTION! the vehicle then down to engage the locking All occupants, including the driver, should mechanism. not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
belts. The feature is active whenever the igni- tion is on. If the driver or front seat passenger is unbelted, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both front seat belts are fastened. The BeltAlert® warning sequence begins after the vehicle speed is over 5 mph (8 km/h), by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime.
rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that NOTE: Supplemental Restraint System are secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly (SRS) — Air Bags The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced stowed. Front Air Bags are certified to regulations This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for for Advanced Air Bags.
• Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags occupant during a side impact. If the vehicle is WARNING! equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted (SAB) • No objects should be placed over or near Side Air Bags they are marked with an air bag •...
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Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable NOTE: (SAB) Curtain (SABIC) • Should a vehicle rollover occur, the pre- Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags SABIC air bags may offer side-impact and ve- tensioners and/or SAB and SABIC cur- (SAB) may provide enhanced protection to help hicle rollover protection to front and rear seat tains on both sides of the vehicle may...
SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to Air Bag Deployment Sensors And WARNING! the seat belt restraint system. Occupants, in- Controls • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right cluding children who are up against or very Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) SABIC, do not stack luggage or other close to SAB or SABIC air bags can be seri-...
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and angle offset collisions. On the other hand, The ORC contains a backup power supply WARNING! depending on the type and location of impact, system that may deploy the air bags even if the Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes battery loses power or it becomes disconnected instrument panel could mean you won’t have...
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full size. The air bags fully inflate in about 50 to that it could injure you if you are not seated Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration 70 milliseconds. This is about half of the time it properly, or if items are positioned in the area over time, vehicle speed and damage are not takes to blink your eyes.
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• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as permanent and normally heal quickly. However, WARNING! (Continued) if you haven’t healed significantly within a few long as the battery has power or until the replaced by an authorized dealer immedi- days, or if you have any blistering, see your ignition key is removed.
Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) If the speedometer, tachometer, or any en- • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of You will want to have the air bags gine related gauges are not working, the the air bag system yourself.
• Whether or not the driver and passenger enforcement, that have the special equipment, Children 12 years or under should ride properly safety belts were buckled/fastened; can read the information if they have access to buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According the vehicle or the EDR.
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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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dren should remain in a forward-facing child WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) seat with a harness for as long as possible, up • Rearward-facing child seats must never be • When your child restraint is not in use, to the highest weight or height allowed by the used in the front seat of a vehicle with a secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or child seat.
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3. Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s 5. Can the child stay seated like this for the child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt shoulder between their neck and arm? whole trip? out of position. If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center 4.
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Universal Child Seat Position Chart Age Group Seating Position Front Passenger Rear Passenger Rear Center Less than 10 kg (0 to 9 months) Less than 13 kg (0 to 24 months) 9 to 18 kg (9 to 48 months) 15 to 36 kg (4 to 12 years) Key of letters used in the table above: U = Suitable for “universal”...
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Vehicle ISOFIX Positions Chart Intermedi- Front Pas- Rear Out- Intermedi- Mass Group Size Class Fixture Rear Center ate Out- Other Sites senger board ate Center board ISO/L1 Carrycot ISO/L2 ISO/R1 0 — up to 10 kg ISO/R1 ISO/R2 0+ — up to 13 kg ISO/R3 *1UF...
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Vehicle ISOFIX Positions Chart Intermedi- Front Pas- Rear Out- Intermedi- Mass Group Size Class Fixture Rear Center ate Out- Other Sites senger board ate Center board ISO/R2 ISO/R3 *1UF ISO/F2 I – 9 to 18 kg ISO/F2X ISO/F3 II – 15 to 25 kg III –...
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ISOFIX — Child Seat Anchorage System facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether Your vehicle is equipped with the anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it child restraint anchorage system is attached to the anchorage.
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Always follow the directions of the child restraint 3. Place the child seat between the lower an- 6. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child manufacturer when installing your child re- chorages for that seating position. For some restraint rearward and downward into the seat.
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How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt Installing Child Restraints Using The Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing When using the ISOFIX attaching system to Vehicle Seat Belt Child Restraints in this Vehicle install a child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts The seat belts in the passenger seating posi- that are not being used by other occupants or tions are equipped with either a Switchable...
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What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when using the of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor seat belt to install a forward facing child restraint, with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint?
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8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap 3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you end belt up to three full turns to shorten it. Insert and the seating position has a top tether an- hear a “click.”...
3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child ENGINE BREAK-IN WARNING! restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown RECOMMENDATIONS An incorrectly anchored tether strap could in the diagram. A long break-in period is not required for the lead to increased head motion and possible engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in injury to the child.
SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas CAUTION! Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Transporting Passengers WARNING! Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They con- result. CARGO AREA. tain carbon monoxide (CO), which is color- less and odorless.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced leave the pedal area unobstructed and that are The best protection against carbon monoxide after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must firmly secured so that they cannot slip out of entry into the vehicle body is a properly main- be replaced after a collision if they have been position and interfere with the pedals or impair tained engine exhaust system.
Lights Periodic Safety Checks You Should WARNING! (Continued) Have someone observe the operation of brake Make Outside The Vehicle • Check mounting of mats on a regular lights and exterior lights while you work the Tires basis. Always properly reinstall and secure controls.
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MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped Inside Day/Night Mirror This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal feature on or off by pressing the button at the and vertical mirror adjustment.
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To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward Outside Mirror — Driver Side Folding Outside Mirrors the left or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the Adjust the flat outside mirror so you can just see The outside mirrors are hinged and may be control wand in the direction you want the mirror the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror moved, manually, either forward or rearward to...
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voice commands (e.g., “Call” … “Mike” … wires or a docking station, so Uconnect® Phone Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped “Work” or “Dial” … “151-1234 -5555”). Your works no matter where you stow your mobile To use the vanity mirror, rotate the sun visor mobile phone’s audio is transmitted through phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), down and swing the mirror cover upward.
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Uconnect® Phone Button the radio volume control knob or from the mand is given. You can also break the com- steering wheel radio control (right switch), if so mands into parts and say each part of the The radio or steering wheel con- equipped.
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Cancel Command later need to enter into your mobile phone. Dial By Saying A Number At any prompt, after the beep, you can say You can enter any four-digit PIN. You will not • Press the button to begin. “Cancel” and you will be returned to the main need to remember this PIN after the initial •...
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name in the phonebook, refer to “Add Names “Other”). This will allow you to store multiple Profile support this feature. to Your Uconnect® Phonebook”. numbers for each phonebook entry, if Uconnect® website for supported phones. desired. • The Uconnect® system will confirm the name •...
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• This downloaded phonebook cannot be ed- After you are finished editing an entry in the hear a list of the entries in the phonebook ited or deleted on the Uconnect® Phone. phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to from which you choose.
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• Note that only the phonebook in the current NOTE: Phone Call Features The Uconnect® Phone compatible phones language is deleted. The following features can be accessed through in the market today do not support rejecting the Uconnect® Phone if the feature(s) are avail- •...
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single beep, indicating that the active and hold phone-dependent. To bring the call back from condition dictates cessation of the call on the status of the two calls have switched. Only one hold, press and hold the button until you Uconnect®...
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• After the “Ready” prompt and the following After selecting one of the languages, all NOTE: prompts and voice commands will be in that beep, say “Breakdown service”. • The default number is 112. The number language. NOTE: dialed may not be applicable with the NOTE: available mobile service and area.
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tomer service line. Some services require im- will then send the corresponding phone number Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF mediate response selection. In some instances, associated with the phonebook entry, as tones Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the that may be too quick for use of the Uconnect® over the phone.
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precautionary safety measures). By dialing a In order to un-mute the Uconnect® Phone: List Paired Mobile Phone Names • Press the number with your paired Bluetooth® mobile button to begin. • Press the button. phone, the audio will be played through your •...
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• The selected phone will be used for the next Voice Training Reset phone call. If the selected phone is not For users experiencing difficulty with the system • Press the button. available, the Uconnect® Phone will return to recognizing their voice commands or numbers, •...
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• low road noise, • Even though international dialing for most • In a convertible vehicle, system performance • smooth road surface, number combinations is supported, some may be compromised with the convertible top shortcut dialing number combinations may down. •...
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After reading a message, you can “Reply” or 3. Where are you? Turn Voice Text Reply Incoming Announce- “Forward” the message using Uconnect® ment ON/OFF 4. I need more direction. Phone. Turning the Voice Text Reply Incoming An- 5. L O L Send Messages: nouncement OFF will stop the system from 6.
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Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) cancel Italian Italiano zero confirmation confirmation language prompts list names continue list phones delete three main menu return to main menu dial four mobile download five mute Dutch Nederlands mute off edit seven...
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NOTE: If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it Primary Alternate (s) lists options, press the Voice Command Take care to speak into the Voice Interface send button, listen for the beep, and say your System as calmly and normally as possible. command.
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• “Radio AM” (to switch to the radio AM mode) To hear the first available Menu, press the Voice Radio FM Command button and say “Help” or “Main To switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio • “Radio FM” (to switch to radio FM mode) Menu”.
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• “Previous Track” (to play the previous track) • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded • “Language English” memos) — During the playback you may • “Play” (to play a Artist Name, Playlist Name, • “Language French” press the Voice Command button to Album Name, Track Name, etc.) •...
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1. Press the Voice Command button, say WARNING! (Continued) “System Setup” and once you are in that menu • Do not allow people to ride in any area of then say “Voice Training.” This will train your your vehicle that is not equipped with seats own voice to the system and will improve rec- ognition.
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direction of the switch. Release the switch when utes of continuous operation. At that time, the CAUTION! display will change from HI to LO, indicating the the desired position is reached. Do not place any article under a power seat change.
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Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If WARNING! (Continued) Equipped • Do not place anything on the seat or The driver’s seat height can be raised or low- seatback that insulates against heat, such ered by using a lever, located on the outboard as a blanket or cushion.
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Lumbar Adjustment Lever Recline Lever Fold-Flat Lever Driver’s Seatback Recline WARNING! To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the the shoulder belt is no longer resting against desired angle and release the lever.
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When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be Head Restraints front half of the head restraint extends forward tilted forward and backward. To tilt the head Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk to minimize the gap between the back of the restraint closer to the back of your head, pull of injury by restricting head movement in the...
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Folding Rear Seat WARNING! To provide additional storage area, each rear • Do not place items over the top of the seatback can be folded forward. Pull the strap Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat forward to fold the rear seatback flat. covers or portable DVD players.
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Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE For additional comfort, pull the strap forward HOOD just enough to release the seatback latch. Then To open the hood, two latches must be re- push the seatback to a reclined position, ap- leased.
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2. Move the safety latch, located outside the WARNING! vehicle under the front edge of the hood, toward Be sure the hood is fully latched before the center and raise the hood. driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
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LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the headlights, position lights, side marker lights, turn signals, headlight beam selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights, the passing lights and fog lights. The lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Head Light Control Front Fog Light Control Lights-On Reminder...
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Rotate the center portion of the lever up to High/Low Beam Switch increase the brightness of the instrument panel Push the multifunction lever away from you to lights when the position lights or headlights are switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever back toward you, to switch the headlights back to low beam.
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Headlight Leveling System — If Driver, plus an evenly distributed Equipped load in the luggage compartment. This system allows the driver to maintain proper The total weight of the driver and headlight beam position with the road surface load does not exceed the maximum regardless of vehicle load.
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wiper operation. Rotate the end of the lever up- WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND CAUTION! ward to the third detent past the intermittent set- WASHERS • Turn the windshield wipers off when driv- tings for high-speed wiper operation. ing through an automatic car wash. Dam- The windshield wiper/washer control age to the windshield wipers may result if lever is located on the right side of the...
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NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) The wiper delay times depend on vehicle freezing weather, warm the windshield with speed. If the vehicle is moving less than the defroster before and during windshield 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be washer use. doubled.
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NOTE: ELECTRONIC SPEED In order to ensure proper operation, the CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED Electronic Speed Control System has been When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control designed to shut down if multiple Speed takes over accelerator operations at speeds Control functions are operated at the same greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).
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subsequent tap of the button results in a de- To Resume Speed WARNING! (Continued) crease of 1 mph (1.6 km/h). To resume a previously set speed, push the control and have an accident. Always leave RES (+) button and release. Resume can be Manual Transmission the system OFF when you are not using it.
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On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP occur so it may be preferable to drive without the rear camera mode is exited and the naviga- CAMERA —...
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3. Press the “camera setup” soft-key. WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must Drivers must be careful when backing up selecting the “enable rear camera in reverse” even when using the ParkView®...
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open automatically from any position. The sun- POWER SUNROOF — IF WARNING! roof and sunshade will open fully and stop EQUIPPED • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or automatically. This is called “Express Open”. The power sunroof switch is located on the with access to an unlocked vehicle.
will remain in a partially closed condition until NOTE: The power sunroof switch will remain active for the switch is pushed and held forward again. 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to The sunshade cannot be closed if the sun- the LOCK position.
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CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only.
CUPHOLDERS CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with four cupholders. • Many accessories that can be plugged in There are two illuminated cupholders located in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, the front. even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Storage Bins Glove Compartment Front Door Storage 1 — Upper Storage Bin Door Storage 2 — Lower Glove Compartment The interior door panels are equipped with lower storage areas. To open the lower glove compartment, pull outward on the release handle. Rear Door Storage...
CONSOLE FEATURES CARGO AREA FEATURES The floor console contains both an upper and Cargo Light/Removable lower storage compartment. Self-Recharging Flashlight To open the upper storage compartment, push The dual-function light is mounted in the head- inward on the upper handle to unlatch the upper liner above the cargo area to illuminate the lid and lift the lid open.
To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Rear Trim Notches Cargo Cover Guides Using the handle, pull the cover toward you and WARNING! guide the rear cover posts into the guides Three Press Switch In a collision a cargo cover loose in the located on both sides of the rear trim panel.
Removable Load Floor WARNING! (Continued) The cargo area load floor is removable and can • The weight and position of cargo and be washed with mild soap and water. passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in personal injury, follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle:...
NOTE: REAR WINDOW FEATURES WARNING! (Continued) The rear wiper operates in an intermittent • To help protect against personal injury, mode only. Rear Window Wiper/Washer passengers should not be seated in the The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary rear cargo area.
Rear Window Defroster CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause The rear window defroster button is damage to the heating elements: located on the bottom right-side of the • Use care when washing the inside of the blower control knob. Press this button rear window.
3. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indica- tarily when the engine is started. If the light turns INSTRUMENT CLUSTER on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off tor Light DESCRIPTIONS the engine as soon as possible. A chime will This light informs you of a problem sound when this light turns on.
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possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in 10. Anti-Lock Brake Light (ABS) — If During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb Equipped for further information. check or when driving, if the driver’s seat belt This light monitors the Anti-Lock remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder...
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If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over rected. If the problem is related to the brake WARNING! and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, booster, the ABS pump will run when applying Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is turn it off.
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NOTE: conditioning is on, turn it off. The air condition- WARNING! ing system adds heat to the engine cooling This light shows only that the parking brake If you continue operating the vehicle when system and turning off the A/C removes this is applied.
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21. Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset Button sure telltale when one or more of your tires is the malfunction exists. When the malfunction significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when indicator is illuminated, the system may not be Press this button to change the display from the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you able to detect or signal low tire pressure as odometer to either of the two trip odometer...
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NOTE: condition occurs, the “HOTOIL” message will be CAUTION! (Continued) displayed in the odometer along with a chime. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional a can or balance beads if your vehicle is Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Refer to “Engine Oil Overheating”...
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Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, the vehicle will drive normally and will not 25. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped three times within 10 seconds. require towing. This indicator will illuminate when the Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK posi- front fog lights are on.
than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized 28. 4WD! Malfunction Light — If Equipped information, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding dealer as soon as possible to have the problem The Features Of Your Vehicle”. This light monitors the 4-wheel diagnosed and corrected.
The following displays can be reset or changed: Control Buttons ELECTRONIC VEHICLE • Trip A INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) • Trip B — IF EQUIPPED Trip Odometer (ODO) This display shows the distance traveled since the last reset. Press and release the STEP button on the instrument cluster to switch from odometer, to Trip A or Trip B.
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COMPASS Button • Oil Change Required — If Equipped • Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a Press and release the COMPASS single chime) The system allows the driver to select informa- button to display one of eight com- tion by pressing the following buttons mounted •...
Press and release the COMPASS button to Press and release the SELECT style. display one of eight compass headings to indi- button for access to main menus, cate the direction the vehicle is facing, the Unless reset, this message will continue to...
NOTE: Elapsed time is displayed as follows: each stored warning for each button press. Press and Release the MENU button to return Significant changes in driving style or ve- hours:minutes:seconds to the Main Menu. hicle loading will greatly affect the actual Elapsed time can be reset by pressing and drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless Personal Settings (Customer-...
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Auto Lock Doors SELECT button when in this display until “Driv- SELECT button when in this display until “Off”, When ON is selected, all doors lock automati- er’s Door 1st” or “All Doors” appears to make “45 sec.”, “5 min.”, or “10 min.” appears to make cally when the speed of the vehicle reaches your selection.
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The EVIC, odometer, and Uconnect® gps sys- per the zone map. Once properly set, the com- This is where the compass module is lo- tem units can be changed between English and pass will automatically compensate for the dif- cated and such devices may interfere and Metric.
5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic ob- A good calibration requires a level surface 2. Press and hold the COMPASS button for jects) until the “CAL” indicator turns off. The and an environment free from large metallic approximately two seconds.
NOTE: NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the discharged, it may not communicate with appropriate Uconnect® Multimedia radio the iPod®/USB/MP3 control system until a User’s Manual for iPod® or external USB minimum charge is attained.
• Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by have been viewed, the last INFO button Controlling The iPod® Or External one click, will jump to the previous track in press will go back to the play mode screen on USB Device Using Radio Buttons the list or press the VR button and say the radio.
• In List mode, the radio PRESET buttons track in that list. Not all iPod® or external List Or Browse Mode are used as shortcuts to the following lists USB device sub-menu levels are available During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons on the iPod®...
Selecting A Different Audio Device NAVIGATION SYSTEM — IF WARNING! EQUIPPED 1. Press the PHONE button to begin. Do not plug in or remove the iPod® or 2. After the "Ready" prompt and following the Refer to your Navigation User’s Manual. external USB device while driving.
volume and mode of the sound system. Press- 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid CD Player ing the top of the rocker switch will increase the scratching the disc. Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the volume, and pressing the bottom of the rocker next track on the CD.
ing the mobile phone antenna. This condition is The Manual Temperature Controls consist of a Temperature Control not harmful to the radio. If your radio perfor- series of outer rotary dials and inner push mance does not satisfactorily “clear” by the knobs.
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Mode Control (Air Direction) Bi-Level Defrost Air is directed through the panel and Air is directed through the windshield Rotate this control to floor outlets. and side window demist outlets. Use choose from several this mode with maximum blower and patterns of air distribu- temperature settings for best windshield and NOTE:...
NOTE: Air Conditioning Control A/C compressor. Then, select Panel, Bi-Level or Floor mode and move the temperature control • Continuous use of the Recirculation to the desired temperature. Press this button to en- mode may make the inside air stuffy and gage the Air Condition- window fogging may occur.
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1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) The recommended setting for maximum com- Blower Control and the Blower Control knob (on the left) to fort for the average person is 72° F (22° C); AUTO. however, this may vary. For full automatic opera- tion or for automatic NOTE:...
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The operator can override the AUTO mode Floor Air Conditioner Control setting to change airflow distribution by rotating Air is directed through the floor outlets Press this button to turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) to one of with a small amount flowing through on the air conditioning the following positions.
• Most of the time, when in Automatic Op- NOTE: Summer Operation eration, you can temporarily put the sys- The engine cooling system must be protected • When the ignition switch is turned to the tem into Recirculation Mode by pressing with a high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide LOCK position, the recirculation feature the Recirculation button.
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Window Fogging Side Window Demisters A/C Air Filter — If Equipped Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly A side window demister outlet is located at each The A/C Filter prevents most dust and pollen removed by turning the mode selector to De- end of the instrument panel.
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Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
NOTE: the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 STARTING PROCEDURES to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Start- The engine will not start unless the clutch Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, ing” procedure. pedal is pressed to the floor. adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
pedal and repeat the “Normal Starting” proce- NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) dure. The engine will not start unless the clutch start from another vehicle. This type of start pedal is pressed to the floor. can be dangerous if done improperly, so WARNING! 2.
Fully press the clutch pedal before you shift CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly • Cold engine speeds higher than necessary • Launching in any gear except 1st gear will press the accelerator pedal. for driving or higher than specified for result in excessive slipping of the clutch idling may damage engine components.
NOTE: Recommended Shift Speeds During cold weather, until the transmission To use your manual transmission for optimal lubricant is warm, you may experience fuel economy, it should be upshifted as listed in slightly higher shift efforts. This is normal the following table. and not harmful to the transmission.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) — IF EQUIPPED • Unintended movement of a vehicle could • Do not leave the ignition key/fob in or near injure those in or near the vehicle. As with the vehicle, or in a location accessible to all vehicles, you should never exit a ve- children.
NOTE: in this section). To drive, move the shift lever Gear Ranges from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position. DO NOT race the engine when shifting from If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range. the key in the ignition switch to warn you The electronically-controlled transmission pro- that this safety feature is inoperable.
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downhill grade and away from the curb on an WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) uphill grade. • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or • When leaving the vehicle, always remove NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher the ignition key and lock your vehicle. WARNING! •...
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REVERSE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) This range is for moving the vehicle backward. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, NEUTRAL can cause severe transmission Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has you must turn the ignition switch from the damage.
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gear will improve performance and extend trans- fourth gear regardless of which forward gear is NOTE: mission life by reducing excessive shifting and selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will Even if the transmission can be reset, we heat buildup. continue to operate. The Malfunction Indicator recommend that you visit your authorized Light (MIL) may be illuminated.
Torque Converter Clutch pedal to move the shift lever out of PARK (refer Gear Ranges A feature designed to improve fuel economy to “Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System” DO NOT race the engine when shifting from has been included in the automatic transmis- in this section).
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front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) and away from the curb on an uphill grade. • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or • When leaving the vehicle, always remove NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher the ignition key and lock your vehicle.
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REVERSE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) This range is for moving the vehicle backward. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, NEUTRAL can cause severe transmission Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has you must turn the ignition switch from the damage.
• The transmission will automatically downshift During sustained high speed driving or trailer OPERATION towing up long grades on hot days, the auto- When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, to first gear when coming to a stop. After a matic transmission oil may become too hot.
• If a requested downshift would cause the (+) will activate AutoStick® and shift up to the WARNING! next higher manual ratio, unless you are al- engine to overspeed, that shift will not occur. Do not downshift for additional engine brak- ready operating in or near Overdrive, in which •...
vehicle speed. To deactivate, simply pull on the FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE PARKING BRAKE switch one more time. The “4WD Indicator OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the Light” will then go out. parking brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to This feature provides full time, on-demand, leave an automatic transmission in PARK, or NOTE:...
When the parking brake is applied with the of PARK. The parking brake should always be WARNING! (Continued) ignition switch in the ON position, the “Brake applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle. • Always fully apply the parking brake when Warning Light”...
required to brake the vehicle will be much WARNING! WARNING! greater than that required with the power sys- • Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will dimin- Driving a vehicle with the “Brake Warning tem operating. Light” on is dangerous. A significant de- ish their effectiveness and may lead to a crease in braking performance or vehicle collision.
The “ABS Warning Light” monitors When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph WARNING! the ABS System. The light will (11 km/h), you may also hear a slight clicking The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains come on when the ignition switch is sound as well as some related motor noises.
especially at very low vehicle speeds and dur- CAUTION! WARNING! ing parking maneuvers. Prolonged operation of the steering system Fluid level should be checked on a level NOTE: at the end of the steering wheel travel will surface and with the engine off to prevent •...
and control in various driving conditions and are feature of the TCS system functions similar to a WARNING! (Continued) commonly referred to as ESC. limited slip differential and controls the wheel • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on a Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the...
Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is ing wheel angle and vehicles speed are suffi- WARNING! (Continued) deactivated. cient to potentially cause wheel lift, it applies the the chance that wheel lift or rollover may brake of the appropriate wheel and may also occur.
When HDC is properly enabled, cates that the brakes are getting too hot and the Hill Start Assist (HSA) the “Hill Decent Control Light” in vehicle should be stopped to allow the brakes to The HSA system is designed to assist the driver the instrument cluster will be cool.
1. Center the steering wheel (front wheels Electronic Stability Control (ESC) WARNING! pointing straight forward). This system enhances directional control and There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., stability of the vehicle under various driving 2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. less than 8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while conditions.
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and two available operating modes for two– To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the WARNING! wheel drive equipped vehicles. “ESC Off” switch. This will restore the normal • The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) can- “ESC On” mode of operation. Full On (Four-Wheel Drive Models) Or On not prevent the natural laws of physics (Two-Wheel Drive Models)
above 35 mph (56 km/h). The "ESC OFF Indi- Full Off (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only) ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator cator Light" will always be illuminated when Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light This mode is intended for off-highway or off- ESC is off. road use when ESC stability features could The “ESC Activation/Malfunction inhibit vehicle maneuverability due to trail con-...
erator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be TIRES — GENERAL WARNING! (Continued) sure to adapt your speed and driving to the INFORMATION • Unequal tire pressures can cause steering prevailing road conditions. problems. You could lose control of your NOTE: Tire Pressure vehicle.
Unequal tire pressures from side to side may creased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals 1 psi (7 CAUTION! (Continued) cause erratic and unpredictable steering re- kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside tem- This will prevent moisture and dirt from en- sponse.
• The tire has not been driven on when flat, Summer Or Three Season Tires – If WARNING! Equipped • The damage is only on the tread section of High speed driving with your vehicle under Summer tires provide traction in both wet and your tire (sidewall damage is not repairable) maximum load is dangerous.
equipment or an authorized tire dealer for rec- side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire. Spare Tires ommended safe operating speeds, loading and Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the cold tire inflation pressures. letter “T” or “S” preceding the size designation. CAUTION! Example: T145/80D18 103M.
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equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your Tire Spinning WARNING! (Continued) vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited- When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice condi- the temporary use spare tire needs to be use spare tire affects vehicle handling.
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Life Of Tire Replacement Tires The service life of a tire is dependent upon The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance varying factors including, but not limited to: of many characteristics. They should be in- spected regularly for wear and correct cold tire •...
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capability. Failure to use equivalent replace- TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION WARNING! (Continued) ment tires may adversely affect the safety, DEVICES) • Never use a tire with a smaller load index handling, and ride of your vehicle. Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to- or capacity, other than what was originally body clearance.
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Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) proper maintenance intervals. The reasons for • Observe the traction device manufactur- To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected observe the following precautions: er’s instructions on the method of installa- prior to rotation being performed.
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leaded gasoline with a minimum research oc- with abnormal properties. It should also be Methanol tane rating of 91. The use of premium gasoline noted that an increase in fuel consumption (Methyl or Wood Alcohol) is used in a variety of is not recommended, as it will not provide any should be expected when using ethanol- concentrations when blended with unleaded...
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The manufacturer supports these efforts toward Materials Added To Fuel WARNING! cleaner air. You can help by using these blends Besides using unleaded gasoline with the Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is as they become available. proper octane rating, gasolines that contain deadly.
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2. Insert the ignition key into the fuel cap and Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message WARNING! (Continued) turn the key one-quarter turn to the right, then If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that • Keep the liftgate closed when driving your rotate the fuel cap to the left to remove.
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Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Common Towing Definitions WARNING! The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front The following trailer towing related definitions An improperly adjusted hitch system may and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front will assist you in understanding the following reduce handling, stability and braking perfor- and rear axles evenly.
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• For fixed ball tow bar attach the clip directly • For fixed ball tow bar loop the cable around With Attachment Point to the designated point. This alternative must the neck of the tow ball. If you fit the cable •...
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Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transmission Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Braked Max. Tongue Wt. (See Note 1) Unbraked 2.0L Man (FWD) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 2,645 lbs (1 200 kg)
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NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) Remember that everything put into or on the • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) • When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, that a trailer is towed, do not drive over not overload your vehicle or trailer.
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• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! damage before towing a trailer. Refer to • Total weight must be distributed be- If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs “Tires – General Information” in “Starting and tween the tow vehicle and the trailer (450 kg) loaded, it should have its own Operating”...
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Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Pin Number Function Wire Color Pin Number Function Wire Color Wiring Left Turn Yellow Left Rear Black Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the Signal Position, trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the Side trailer are required for motoring safety.
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Pin Number Function Wire Color Pin Number Function Wire Color Right Turn Green Reverse Red/Black Signal lights Right Rear Brown Permanent Brown/White Position, Power Sup- Side ply (+12V) Marker Power Sup- Lights, and ply Con- Rear Regis- trolled by tration Plate Ignition Illumination Pin Number...
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NOTE: higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and Pin Number Function Wire Color road conditions allow. Using a lower gear while operating the ve- Note: The allocation pin 12 has been hicle under heavy loading conditions, will Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped changed from “Coding for coupled Trailer”...
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Trailer Hitch Attaching Points Trailer Tow Hitch Attaching Points And Your vehicle will require extra equipment to Overhang Dimensions safely and efficiently tow a trailer. The trailer tow A (Mounting holes 25 in (630 mm) hitch must be attached to your vehicle using the on bottom and side provided attaching points on the vehicle’s of frame)
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission – If Equipped Automatic Transmission – If Equipped • Transmission in NEUTRAL Flat Tow None NOT ALLOWED • Key in ACC Front OK (FWD Only) OK (FWD Only)
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS CAUTION! The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located In any of the following situations, you can Driving with a hot cooling system could dam- on the instrument panel below the climate reduce the potential for overheating by taking age your vehicle.
JACKING AND TIRE Spare Tire Stowage WARNING! (Continued) The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear CHANGING • The jack is designed to be used as a tool load floor in the cargo area. for changing tires only. The jack should not Spare Tire Removal be used to lift the vehicle for service pur- WARNING!
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) diagonally opposite the • Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. • To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, jacking position. For ex- • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the are securely stowed, spares must be ample, if changing the right front tire, block the...
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1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench NOTE: CAUTION! from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the There are front and rear jacking locations on Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench each side of the body.
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WARNING! WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle has been lowered.
7. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the 9. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo CAUTION! wrench while at the end of the handle for area, have the tire repaired or replaced as Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve increased leverage.
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2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone WARNING! shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the tighten the lug nuts. jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
JUMP-STARTING WARNING! PROCEDURES Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a personal injury. battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack.
3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper Jump-Starting Procedure WARNING! (Continued) cable to the negative (-) post of the booster • Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can battery. WARNING! burn your skin or eyes and generate hy- 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) Failure to follow this procedure could result drogen gas which is flammable and explo- jumper cable to a good engine ground (exposed...
7. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the NOTE: FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the Press the ESC Off switch, to place the If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or booster battery. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in snow, it can often be moved using a rocking Partial Off mode, before rocking the ve-...
WARNING! WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow Forces generated by excessive wheel eyes. Tow straps and chains may break, speeds may cause damage, or even failure, causing serious injury. of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and injure someone.
Front Tow Eye Installed Rear Tow Eye Installed Shift Lever Override Access Cover Rear Tow Eye Usage SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE 4. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON/ RUN position, but do not start the engine. The rear tow eye receptacle is located behind a If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever can- door, located on the left rear bumper fascia.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. Automatic Transmission Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission If transmission is If transmission is operable: operable: • Transmission in •...
• The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph Manual Transmission With Ignition Key (40 km/h). • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or Four-Wheel Automatic Transmission • The towing distance must not exceed Drive (4WD) vehicles can be flat towed (all •...
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All Transmissions Without The Ignition Key CAUTION! If you must use the accessories (wipers, de- Special care must be taken when the vehicle is DO NOT use sling-type equipment when froster, etc.) while being towed, the key must be towed with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF posi- towing.
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detected twice in a row, the system will turn on ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC CAUTION! the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL SYSTEM — OBD II • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could light off. Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated cause further damage to the emission con- onboard diagnostic system called OBD II.
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Engine Oil CAUTION! CAUTION! • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or Checking Oil Level Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine perform repairs and service when neces- engine will cause oil aeration, which can lead oil must be maintained at the correct level.
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American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine that meet the requirements of ACEA C3, and Engine Oil Viscosity – Diesel Engine Oil Identification Symbol that are approved to Chrysler MS-6395 or Fiat For best performance and maximum protection 9.55535-CR1. under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic This symbol means Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) –...
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Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Engine Air Cleaner Filter Maintenance-Free Battery Filters Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance- Care should be taken in disposing of used proper maintenance intervals. free battery. You will never have to add water, engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Battery posts, terminals, and related ac- • If a “fast charger” is used while the battery • Use only refrigerants and compressor lu- cessories contain lead and lead com- is in the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle bricants approved by the manufacturer for pounds.
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be performed by authorized dealer or other 3. Pivot the glove compartment downward. CAUTION! service facilities using recovery and recycling 4. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to equipment. the filter cover to the HVAC housing, and re- indicate airflow direction through the filter.
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ing other underhood services, the hood latch, NOTE: WARNING! release mechanism and safety catch should be Life expectancy of wiper blades varies de- Commercially available windshield washer cleaned and lubricated. pending on geographical area and fre- solvents are flammable. They could ignite quency of use.
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NOTE: WARNING! CAUTION! Intentional tampering with emissions con- • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They • The catalytic converter requires the use of trol systems can result in civil penalties contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will being assessed against you.
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Check the front of the A/C condenser for any Cooling System CAUTION! accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other by gently spraying water from a garden hose WARNING! than specified Organic Additive Technol- vertically down the face of the condenser.
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240,000 km before replacement. To prevent CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! reducing this extended maintenance period, it is • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based • Mixing of coolants other than specified important that you use the same engine coolant engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do HOAT engine coolants may result in en- (antifreeze) throughout the life of your vehicle.
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• Use only high purity water such as distilled or NOTE: WARNING! deionized water when mixing the water/ Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” engine coolant solution. The use of lower decrease the life of the engine coolant (an- on the cooling system pressure cap are a quality water will reduce the amount of cor- tifreeze) and will require more frequent cool-...
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• Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concen- ingested by a child or pet, seek emergency Points To Remember assistance immediately. Clean up any ground tration at a minimum of 50% OAT coolant NOTE: spills immediately. (conforming to MS-12106) and distilled water When the vehicle is stopped after a few for proper corrosion protection of your engine Coolant Level...
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• Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOAT Points To Remember – 2.2L Diesel WARNING! engine coolant (minimum) and distilled water NOTE: Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure for proper corrosion protection of your en- When the vehicle is stopped after a few and possibly a collision.
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NOTE: WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) If your vehicle is equipped with a manual • Use only manufacturer’s recommended • Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can transmission, the brake fluid reservoir sup- brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine plies fluid to both the brake system and the and Genuine Parts”...
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Special Additives Routine fluid level checks are not required, Automatic Transmission (6–speed) – manufacturer strongly recommends therefore the transmission filler tube is capped If Equipped against using any special additives in the trans- and no dipstick is provided. Your authorized Selection Of Lubricant mission.
transmission sealers as they may adversely Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If CAUTION! affect seals. Equipped • Do not use chemical flushes in your trans- Selection Of Lubricant (CVT) mission as the chemicals can damage CAUTION! It is important to use the proper transmission your transmission components.
Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper CAUTION! level. level. If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your Frequency Of Fluid Change Frequency Of Fluid Change authorized dealer immediately. Severe trans- Under normal operating conditions, the fluid Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
• Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. Appearance Care And Protection CAUTION! From Corrosion • Stone and gravel impact. • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning Protection Of Body And Paint From • Insects, tree sap and tar. materials such as steel wool or scouring Corrosion powder that will scratch metal and painted •...
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• For grease stains, apply MOPAR® Multi- paired as soon as possible. The cost of such CAUTION! repairs is considered the responsibility of the Purpose Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a owner.
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ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather To minimize the possibility of scratching the products which may cause undesirable reflec- upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping tions. Use soap and warm water to restore the is not required to maintain the original condition.
Seat Belt Maintenance Cav- Car- Mini- Description Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with tridge Fuse chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will Fuse weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also Ignition Switch/ weaken the fabric. Occupant Clas- If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR®...
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Blue Dome Lamp/ Power Outlet Sunroof/Rear Intrusion Wiper Motor Module/Siren – Blue If Equipped Blue Wireless Control Heating, AC/ 115V AC In- Module Compass verter – If Yel- Equipped Auto Shutdown Auto Shutdown Relay Relay Cigar Lighter Green Blue Yel-...
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Cav- Car- Mini- Description Cav- Car- Mini- Description Cav- Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse Power Sunroof – Heated Seat – If Headlamp/ If Equipped Equipped Washer Control/ Yel- Pink Smart Glass – If Blue Equipped Heated Mirror –...
for about five minutes in the fresh air and Rear Tail/Stop Lamp... . .LED CAUTION! (Continued) high blower setting. This will ensure ad- (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) • When replacing a blown fuse, it is impor- equate system lubrication to minimize the Rear Turn Signal Lamp .
4. Replace bulb and re-install rubber cap se- Side Repeater Lamps Rear Turn Signal And Backup curely to housing. Lamps 1. Push side repeater to one side to release the NOTE: spring tension and pull outward. 1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail lamp These are halogen bulbs.
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant – 2.2L Diesel Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS- 9769, or an equivalent coolant.
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Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Spark Plugs – 2.0L and 2.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1mm]) . Fuel Selection – 2.0L and 2.4L Engine 91 Octane Fuel Selection – 2.2L Diesel Engine 50 Cetane or higher (Less than 15 ppm Sulfur)
Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR® CVTF+4® Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your trans- mission.
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• Under no circumstances should oil On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE will flash in the instrument cluster odometer and change intervals exceed 7,500 miles a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil (12 000 km) or 12 months, whichever Required Maintenance Intervals change is necessary.
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At Each Stop for Fuel At Each Oil Change 7,500 Miles (12,000 km) or 12 Months • Check the engine oil level about five minutes • Change the engine oil filter. Maintenance Service Schedule after a fully warmed engine is shut off. •...
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15,000 Miles (24,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service Schedule 22,500 Miles (36,000 km) or 36 Months ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
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30,000 Miles (48,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule 37,500 Miles (60,000 km) or 60 Months ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
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45,000 Miles (72,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. ❏...
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52,500 Miles (84,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature, Authorized Service Center...
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60,000 Miles (96,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. ❏ Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ❏...
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67,500 Miles (108,000 km) or 108 Months 75,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 120 Months 82,500 Miles (132,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Maintenance Service Schedule Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
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90,000 Miles (144,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service Schedule 97,500 Miles (156,000 km) or 156 Months ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
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105,000 Miles (168,000 km) or 168 Months Maintenance Service Schedule 112,500 Miles (180,000 km) or 180 Months ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
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120,000 Miles (192,000 km) or 192 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ❏...
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127,500 Miles (204,000 km) or 204 Months 135,000 Miles (216,000 km) or 216 Months 142,500 Miles (228,000 km) or 228 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Maintenance Service Schedule Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
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† This maintenance is recommended by the 150,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 240 Months Maintenance Service Schedule manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† maintain emissions warranty. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏...
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• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, 15,000 Miles (25,000 km) or 12 Months service). brake master cylinder, and power steering Maintenance Service Schedule and add as needed. • Off-road or desert operation. ❏...
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30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace fuel filter. ❏ Inspect the brake linings. ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped). ❏...
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45,000 Miles (75,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Change manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
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60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace fuel filter. ❏ Inspect the brake linings. ❏ Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ❏...
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75,000 Miles (125,000 km) or 60 Months 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 72 Months 105,000 Miles (175,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Maintenance Service Schedule Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
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120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace fuel filter. ❏ Inspect the brake linings. ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped). ❏...
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• Selling and servicing authorized dealer. When you contact the distributor please provide IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE all of the following information: • Vehicle’s delivery date and current odometer The manufacturer distributors are vitally inter- • Your name, address and phone number. distance.
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ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA Chrysler Argentina S.A Chrysler Australia Pty. Ltd. Jeep Customer Service* Boulevard Azucena Villaflor 435 ACN 124 956 505 Universal Toll Free Number Tel: 00 800 0 426 5337 C1107CII PO Box 23267, Docklands Victoria 3008 Local Toll Free Number Buenos Aires, Argentina Ph.
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BALANCE OF THE CARIBBEAN BELGIUM BOLIVIA Interamericana Trading Corporation Ovando & Cia S.A. Jeep Customer Service* Warrens, St. Michael Av. Cristobal de Mendoza (2do Anillo) y Canal Universal Toll Free Number Isuto Tel: 00 800 0 426 5337 Barbados, West Indies...
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BRAZIL BULGARIA CHILE Chrysler do Brasil BALKAN STAR Comercial Chrysler S.A. Rua Funchal, 418 - 16º andar CJ 1601/1602, Resbarska Str. 5 Av. Americo Vespucio 1601, Quilicura Vila Olímpia 1510 Sofia Santiago, Chile 04551-060 Sao Paulo – S.P., Brazil Tel.: 359 2 91988 Zip Code 101931-7, 367-V Tel: +5511 4949 3900 Fax: 359 2 945 40 14...
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CHINA COLOMBIA COSTA RICA Chrysler Group (China) Sales Limited Chrysler Colombia S.A. AutoStar 16F,Gemdale Plaza Tower A Avenida Calle 26 # 70A-25 La Uruca, frente al Banco Nacional No.91 Jian Guo Road Zip Code 110931 San José, Costa Rica Chaoyang District Bogotá...
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CROATIA CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK Autocommerce Hrvatska d.o.o. Fiat CR s.r.o. Jeep Customer Service* Jablanska 80 Karolinska 650/1 Universal Toll Free Number Tel: 00 800 0 426 5337 10 000 Zagreb 186 00 Praha 8 – Karlin Local Toll Free Number...
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ECUADOR EL SALVADOR Reid y Compañia Chrysler Jeep Automotriz del Ecuador Grupo Q del Salvador John F. Kennedy Casi Esq. Lope de Vega Av. Juan Tanca Marengo km. 4.5 Ave. Las Amapolas (Autopista Sur) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Guayaquil, Ecuador Blvd.
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ESTONIA FINLAND FRANCE Silberauto AS AutoFennica Jeep Customer Service* Järvevana tee 11 Ristipellontie 5 Universal Toll Free Number Tel: 00 800 0 426 5337 11314 Tallinn 00390 HELSINKI Local Toll Free Number Tel.: +372 53337946 Tel: 020 54771 Tel: 0800 0 42653 Tel.: 06 266 072...
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GERMANY GREECE GUATEMALA Chrysler Jeep Dodge Hellas Grupo Q del Guatemala Jeep Customer Service* 240-242 Kifisias Avenue Km 16 carretera a El Salvador, condado con- Universal Toll Free Number cepción Tel: 00 800 0 426 5337 15231 Halandri Athens, Greece...
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HONDURAS HUNGARY IRELAND Grupo Q de Honduras Fiat Hungary Co. Ltd. Jeep Customer Service* Blvd.. Centro América frente a Plaza Miraflores, H-1123 Budapest Universal Toll Free Number Tel: 00 800 0 426 5337 Tegucigalpa, Honduras Alkotás u. 53. Local Toll Free Number Tel.: +504 2290 3700...
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ITALY LATVIA LITHUANIA TC MOTORS LTD. Silberauto AS Jeep Customer Service* 41 Krasta Str. Pirklių g. 9 Universal Toll Free Number Tel: 00 800 0 426 5337 LV-1003 Riga LT-02300 Vilnius Local Toll Free Number Tel.: +37167812 313 Tel +370 52 665956, GSM +370 698 24950 Tel: 800 0 42653 Mob.: +371 29498662...
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LUXEMBURG NETHERLANDS NEW ZEALAND Chrysler New Zealand Jeep Customer Service* Jeep Customer Service* Private Bag 14907 Universal Toll Free Number Universal Toll Free Number Tel: 00 800 0 426 5337 Tel: 00 800 0 426 5337 Panmure New Zealand Local Toll Free Number...
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NORWAY PANAMA PARAGUAY RSA BIL Automotora Autostar S. A. Garden Autolider S.A Øvre Eikervei 77 Avenida Domingo Diaz, Via Tocumen, Frente a Av. República de Argentina esq. Facundo la Urbanizacion El Crisol Machain N-3048 Drammen Panamá, Panamá Asuncion, Paraguay Tel.: +47 32 21 88 00 Tel.: +507 233 7222 Tel.: +595 21 664 580 Fax: +47 32 82 60 99...
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PERU POLAND PORTUGAL Divemotor S.A. Fiat Auto Poland S.A. Chrysler Portugal S.A. Av. Canada 1160, Urb. Sta. Catalina ul. M. Grażyńskiego 141, Qta. da Fonte – Edif. Dª Amélia Lima, Peru 43-300 Bielsko-Biała Rua Victor Câmara, 2 1ªA Zip Code Lima 13 Tel: +48 (033) 813-21-00, 813-51-00 2770-229 Paço de Arcos Tel.: (51-1) 712 2000...
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PUERTO RICO AND U.S. VIRGIN REUNION ROMANIA ISLANDS COTRANS AUTOMOBILES AUTO ITALIA IMPEX SRL Chrysler International Services, S.A. 17 Bd du Chaudron, 97490 Sainte Clotilde Bd. Timisoara nr. 60/D Calle 1 lote 1 Suite 205, Metro Office Park Tel: 0262920000 Bucuresti, ROMANIA Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Fax: 0262488443...
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RUSSIA SLOVAKIA SLOVENIA Chrysler Russia SAO Fiat SR s.r.o Avto Triglav d.o.o. Testovskaya street, 10 Dubravska cesta 2 Dunajska 122 123317 Moscow, 841 05 Bratislava 45 1000 Ljubljana Tel +7(495)-745-26-36 Slovakia Tel: 01 5883 400 Fax +7(495)-745-26-37 Tel: +421 2 593099 901 Fax: 01 5883 487 Fax: +421 2 593099 911 (*) The Customer Service offers information and assistance on products, services, dealerships and 24H Roadside Assistance.
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TAIWAN TURKEY UKRAINE Chrysler Taiwan Co. , LTD. Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikasi A.S. PJSC “AUTOCAPITAL” 13th Floor Union Enterprise Plaza Büyükdere Cad, No:145 Tofaş Han Zincirlikuyu Chervonoarmiyska Str. 15/2 1109 Min Sheng East Road, Section 3 ISTAMBUL 01004 Kyiv Taipei Taiwan R.O.C. Tel: (0212) 444 5337 Tel : +380 44 206 8888 Tel.: 080081581...
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UNITED KINGDOM URUGUAY VENEZUELA SEVEL Uruguay S. A. Chrysler de Venezuela LLC Jeep Customer Service* Convenio 820 Avenida Pancho Pepe Croquer. Zona Industrial Universal Toll Free Number Norte Tel: 00 800 0 426 5337 Montevideo, Uruguay Local Toll Free Number...