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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 7: Introduction
INTRODUCTION • INTRODUCTION ......4 • ROLLOVER WARNING ......4 •...
Page 8: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Operating this vehicle at excessive speeds or higher center of gravity than many passenger while intoxicated may result in loss of control, cars. It is capable of performing better in a Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler collision with other vehicles or objects, going wide variety of off-road applications.
Page 9: Important Notice
Failure to use the driver and passenger seat After you have read the Owner’s Manual, it In view of the many replacement parts and belts provided is a major cause of severe or should be stored in the vehicle for convenient accessories from various manufacturers avail- fatal injury.
Page 10: How To Use This Manual
Your warranties do not cover any part that the When it comes to service, remember that your descriptions and illustrations may differ from manufacturer did not supply. Nor do they cover authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has your vehicle’s equipment the cost of any repairs or adjustments that the factory-trained technicians and genuine The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s...
Page 12: Warnings And Cautions
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is ALTERATIONS against operating procedures that could result found on the left front corner of the instrument in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains panel, visible through the windshield.
Page 13: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ....13 • Ignition Key Removal ..... . . 13 •...
Page 14 • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ....16 • To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ....17 •...
Page 15 • Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions ......29 • Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure ... 30 •...
Page 16 • Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ..51 • Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle ....... 52...
Page 17: A Word About Your Keys
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS 3. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you the key to the LOCK position. that this safety feature is inoperable. The The authorized dealer that sold you your new engine can be started and stopped but the vehicle has the key code numbers for your 4.
Page 18: Locking Doors With A Key
Locking Doors With A Key To Manually Lock the Steering The system uses ignition keys, which have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to You can insert the key with either side up. To Wheel prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Only lock the door, turn the key rearward. To unlock With the engine running, rotate the steering keys that are programmed to the vehicle can the door, turn the key forward.
Page 19: Replacement Keys
longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there General Information CAUTION! is a fault in the electronics. Should this occur, The Sentry Key Immobilizer is a 433.92 MHz Always remove the Sentry Keys from the have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible system.
Page 20: To Arm The System
sound again after a five-second delay for an- NOTE: You can also unlock the door lock plunger other 30 seconds. If the trigger remains pres- and door handle by inserting the ignition The intrusion sensor (motion detector) ac- ent, this cycle will repeat for up to five minutes. key into lock cylinder on the door and tively monitors your vehicle every time you turning it, but the alarm will sound.
Page 21: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the First Press RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the This feature lets you program the system to LOCK position and the key removed. unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the 4.
Page 22: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate press and hold the LOCK button while still If you do not have a programmed RKE trans- holding the UNLOCK button. mitter, contact your authorized dealer for de- Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE tails.
Page 23: General Information
• This device may not cause harmful interfer- 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin ence. oils may cause battery deterioration. If you • This device must accept any interference touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. received, including interference that may 3.
Page 24: Power Door Locks
6. The doors were not previously locked using CAUTION! the power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Always remove the key from the ignition and Entry (RKE) transmitter. lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle Auto Door Locks Programming unattended.
Page 25: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
4. A single chime will indicate the completion Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this of the programming. Programming feature to its previous setting. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this NOTE: can be enabled or disabled as follows: feature to its previous setting.
Page 26: Power Windows
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear the power window switches will remain WARNING! door. active for 45 seconds after the ignition Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a colli- switch is turned to the LOCK position. sion.
Page 27: Auto-Down
switch. To enable the window controls, press unlocking feature (if equipped) can also be the window LOCKOUT switch a second time. activated from the liftgate key cylinder. Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the key. To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
Page 28: Occupant Restraints
• Although the liftgate has no inside re- • All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS lease mechanism, the liftgate trim panel include Automatic Locking Retractors Some of the most important safety features in includes an opening with a snap-in cap (ALRs), which lock the seat belt webbing into your vehicle are the restraint systems: that provides access to release the latch...
Page 29: Lap/Shoulder Belts
Lap/Shoulder Belts WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) All seating positions in your vehicle are • No modifications or additions should be In an accident, you and your passengers can equipped with combination lap/shoulder belts. suffer much greater injuries if you are not made by the user which will either prevent The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock properly buckled up.
Page 30 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Care should be taken to avoid contamina- • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is danger- 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. tion of the webbing with polishes, oils and ous.
Page 31 WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the in- side surfaces of the vehicle in an accident, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries.
Page 32: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
tion without pressing the release button. To WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! verify the shoulder belt anchorage is • A twisted belt will not protect you properly. A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in an latched, pull downward on the shoulder belt In a collision, it could even cut into you.
Page 33: Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder 2. Grasp the mini-latch plate and pull the belt 5. Sit back in seat. Slide the regular latch plate over the seat. up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the Belt Operating Instructions belt to go around your lap. The second row center lap/shoulder belt fea- 3.
Page 34: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
7. Position the lap belt across your thighs, 9. To release the belt, push the red button on Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting below your abdomen. To remove slack in the the buckle. Procedure lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To Use the following procedure to untwist a loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, pull on the lap twisted lap/shoulder belt.
Page 35: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
straints” section. The chart below defines the Automatic Locking Retractor Mode How To Disengage The Automatic Locking type of feature for each seating position. Mode (ALR) — If Equipped Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically Passen- Center Driver...
Page 36: Supplemental Active Head Restraints (Ahr)
pant early in an accident. Pretensioners work How the Active Head Restraints (AHR) for all size occupants, including those in child Work restraints. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) de- termines whether the severity, or type of rear NOTE: impact will require the Active Head Restraints These devices are not a substitute for (AHR) to deploy.
Page 37 NOTE: 2. Position the hands on the top of the de- ployed AHR at a comfortable position. For more information on properly adjusting and positioning the head restraint, refer to 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of “Adjusting Active Head Restraints” in “Un- the vehicle then down to engage the locking derstanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”.
Page 38: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
NOTE: Seat Belt Reminder Light, then will proceed to WARNING! the 96 second reminder sequence. • If you have difficulties or problems reset- • The belt and retractor assembly must be ting the Active Head Restraints, see an NOTE: replaced if the seat belt assembly “auto- authorized dealer.
Page 39: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Airbags
Supplemental Restraint System NOTE: Mounted Side Airbags they are marked with an airbag label sewn into the outboard side of the (SRS) - Airbags These airbags are certified to regulations for front seats. This vehicle has Advanced Front Airbags for Advanced Airbags.
Page 40: Advanced Front Airbag Features
• Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Cur- mental Seat-Mounted Side Airbag is marked WARNING! tains (SABIC) with an airbag label sewn into the outboard • No objects should be placed over or near side of the front seats. • Front and Side Impact Sensors the airbag on the instrument panel, be- •...
Page 41 • Airbag covers may not be obvious in the outboard occupants in addition to that pro- WARNING! (Continued) vided by the body structure. Each airbag fea- interior trim; but they will open during • Do not use accessory seat covers or place tures inflated chambers placed adjacent to the airbag deployment.
Page 42: Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls
3. The driver and front passenger seats WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) should be moved back as far as practical to • Being too close to the steering wheel or Infants in rear facing child restraints should allow the Advanced Front Airbags room to never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a instrument panel during Advanced Front inflate.
Page 43 equipped, and front seat belt pretensioners, as age by themselves are not good indicators of continuously. A single chime will sound if the required, depending on the severity and type of whether or not an airbag should have de- light comes on again after initial startup. impact.
Page 44 it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of Based on the severity and type of collision, the to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Ad- side airbag inflator on the crash side of the you if you are not belted and seated properly, or vanced Front Airbags.
Page 45 will determine whether to have the Enhanced bags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are WARNING! Accident Response System perform the follow- similar to friction rope burns or those you Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners ing functions: might get sliding along a carpet or gymna- cannot protect you in another collision.
Page 46: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
Airbag Warning Light ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly WARNING! (Continued) check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of You will want to have the airbags to the label located on the inside of the fuse ready to inflate for your protection the airbag system yourself.
Page 47: Child Restraints
These data can help provide a better under- Child Restraints WARNING! standing of the circumstances in which crashes Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled • “Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward- and injuries occur. up at all times — including babies and children. facing child restraint on a seat protected by It is required that small children ride in the NOTE:...
Page 48 • Safety experts recommend that children ride Group LLC also recommends that you make WARNING! rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are sure that you can install the child restraint in • Rearward-facing child seats must never be at least one year old and weigh at least the vehicle where you will use it, before you used in the front seat of a vehicle with a 20 lbs (9 kg).
Page 49 Mode”. The chart below defines the seating 2. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to WARNING! positions with an Automatic Locking Retractor tighten the lap portion around the child re- When your child restraint is not in use, secure (ALR) or a cinching latch plate. straint.
Page 50 Older Children And Child Restraints held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) the ISOFIX child restraint anchorage system. over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s and who are older than one year can ride Refer to “ISOFIX —...
Page 51 Vehicle ISOFIX Positions Chart Front Passen- Intermediate Intermediate Mass Group Size Class Fixture Rear Outboard Rear Center Other Sites Outboard Center ISO/L1 Carrycot ISO/L2 ISO/R1 0 — up to 10 kg ISO/R1 ISO/R2 0+ — up to 13 kg ISO/R3 *1UF ISO/R2 ISO/R3...
Page 52 IL = Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraint Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint systems (CRS) given in the attachment list. anchorage system called ISOFIX. The ISOFIX These ISOFIX CRS are those of the “specific system provides for the installation of the child vehicle”, “restricted”...
Page 53 to have features for installation in vehicles using Installing The Child Restraint System the lap or lap/shoulder belt. They will also have We urge you to carefully follow the directions of tether straps, and you are urged to take advan- the manufacturer when installing your child tage of all of the available attachments pro- restraint.
Page 54: Engine Break-In Recommendations
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet ing Your Vehicle”. NON-DETERGENT OR WARNING! harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE An incorrectly anchored tether strap could seat belts. USED. lead to increased head motion and possible A new engine may consume some oil during its ENGINE BREAK-IN injury to the child.
Page 55: Exhaust Gas
Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in the exhaust system each time the vehicle is WARNING! confined areas any longer than needed to raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as • Do not leave children or animals inside move your vehicle in or out of the area.
Page 56 Defroster WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) Check operation by selecting the defrost mode • Never place or install floor mats or other Failure to properly follow floor mat installation and place the blower control on high speed. floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be or mounting can cause interference with the You should be able to feel the air directed properly secured to prevent them from...
Page 57 Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight park- ing for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
Page 59: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • MIRRORS ....... . 60 •...
Page 60 • Uconnect™ Phone Features ....69 • Advanced Phone Connectivity ....72 •...
Page 61 • Lights-On Reminder ..... . . 91 • Front Fog Lights ......92 •...
Page 62 • To Accelerate For Passing ....97 • POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ....98 •...
Page 63 • Cargo Tie-Down Loops ..... 104 • Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped ... . . 105 •...
Page 64: Mirrors
MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror — If CAUTION! Equipped Inside Day/Night Mirror To avoid damage to the mirror during clean- This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal ing, never spray any cleaning solution directly glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn and vertical mirror adjustment.
Page 65: Outside Mirror - Passenger Side
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side Power Mirrors Heated Mirrors — If Equipped Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can The power mirror controls are located on the These mirrors are heated to melt frost just see the side of your vehicle in the part of driver’s door trim panel.
Page 66: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
To Fold and Unfold the Mirrors: Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands- Twist the control wand 180 degrees from the free, in-vehicle communications system. To use the mirror, lower the sun visor and rotate neutral position in either direction. Twist the Uconnect™...
Page 67: Compatible Phones
“Operation” • www.chrysler.com/uconnect Spanish languages (as equipped). section. • www.dodge.com/uconnect • www.jeep.com/uconnect WARNING! The Uconnect™ Phone can be used with Any voice commanded system should be Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth mobile To find the list of compatible phones navigate used only in safe driving conditions following phones.
Page 68 • Prior to giving a voice command, one must Help Command manual. The Uconnect™ website may also wait for the beep, which follows the “Ready” If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you provide detailed instructions for pairing. prompt or another prompt.
Page 69 to seven mobile phones to your Uconnect™ Call By Saying A Name Add Names To Your Uconnect™ Phone. However, at any given time, only one Phonebook • Press the button to begin. mobile phone can be in use, connected to NOTE: •...
Page 70 add more phone numbers to the current entry Bluetooth wireless connection is made to Phonebook Download — Single Entry or to return to the main menu. the Uconnect™ Phone. For example, after If equipped and supported by your phone, you start the vehicle. Uconnect™...
Page 71 phone Owners’ Manual for specific in- After you are finished editing an entry in the hear a list of the entries in the phonebook structions on how to drop the Bluetooth phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to from which you choose. To select one of the connection.
Page 72: Phone Call Features
• After confirmation, the phonebook entries • The selected number will be dialed. hear when using your mobile phone. Press the will be deleted. button to place the current call on hold and Phone Call Features answer the incoming call. •...
Page 73: Uconnect™ Phone Features
• After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a Toggling Between Calls terminated and if there is a call on hold, it will If two calls are in progress (one active and one become the new active call. If the active call is call can continue on the Uconnect™...
Page 74 • Continue to follow the system prompts to • After the “Ready” prompt and the following Breakdown Service — If Equipped complete language selection. beep, say “Emergency” and the Uconnect™ If you need Breakdown service: Phone will instruct the paired mobile phone •...
Page 75 phone keypad while navigating through an to voice mail and pager entries. To use this button and say, “Pair a Phone” to select automated telephone system. feature, dial the number you wish to call and that option without having to listen to the rest of then press the button and say “Send.”...
Page 76: Advanced Phone Connectivity
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Mute/Un-Mute (Mute Off) Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The You can dial a phone number with your mobile When you mute the Uconnect™ Phone, you will Uconnect™ Phone And Mobile Phone phone keypad and still use the Uconnect™ still be able to hear the conversation coming Your mobile phone can be paired with many Phone (while dialing via the mobile phone...
Page 77: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect
• At the next prompt, say “Delete” and follow • Press the Select Another Mobile Phone button and say the “Voice This feature allows you to select and start using the prompts. Training, System Training, or Start Voice another phone paired with the Uconnect™ •...
Page 78 • In a convertible vehicle, system perfor- Voice Command French, German, Italian, or Spanish accents, the system may not always work for some. mance may be compromised with the con- • For best performance, adjust the rearview vertible top down. •...
Page 79 • In a convertible vehicle, system perfor- After reading a message, you can “Reply” or 4. I need more direction. mance may be compromised with the con- “Forward” the message using Uconnect™ 5. L O L vertible top down. Phone. 6.
Page 80 Turn SMS Incoming Announcement Bluetooth Communication Link Power-Up ON/OFF Mobile phones have been found to lose con- After switching the ignition key from OFF to Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF nection to the Uconnect™ Phone. When this either ON or ACC position, or after a language will stop the system from announcing the new happens, the connection can generally be re- change, you must wait at least 15 seconds...
Page 84 Voice Commands Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero download other other Dutch Nederlands pair a phone edit phone pairing pairing three emergency phonebook phonebook four English previous five delete all erase all redial Espanol select phone select seven Francais...
Page 85: Voice Command - If Equipped
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED When you press the Voice Command These commands are universal and can be used from any menu. All other commands can button, you will hear a beep. The beep is your Voice Command System Operation be used depending upon the active applica- signal to give a command.
Page 86 • “Next Station” (to select the next station) 2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”). Memo To switch to the voice recorder mode, say • “Previous Station” (to select the previous 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to “Memo”. In this mode, you may say the follow- station) adjust the volume to a comfortable level while ing commands:...
Page 87: Voice Training
System Setup NOTE: SEATS To switch to system setup, you may say on of Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint Keep in mind that you have to press the the following: System of the vehicle. Voice Command button first and wait •...
Page 88: Power Seats - If Equipped
Power Seats — If Equipped Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down CAUTION! The height of the seats can be adjusted up or Some models may be equipped with a power Do not place any article under a power seat or down.
Page 89: Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
If HIGH-level heating is selected, the system WARNING! (Continued) automatically switches to LOW-level heating • Do not place anything on the seat that and turns one indicator light OFF after a maxi- insulates against heat, such as a blanket or mum of 60 minutes of continuous operation.
Page 90: Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped
Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Rotate the lever downward to increase the WARNING! lumbar support or rotate the lever upward to Equipped • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dan- decrease the lumbar support. The driver’s seat height can be raised or low- gerous.
Page 91: Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
WARNING! WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that The head restraints for all occupants must be the shoulder belt is no longer resting against properly adjusted prior to operating the ve- your chest. In a collision you could slide under hicle or occupying a seat.
Page 92 pant Restraints” in “What To Know Before Start- Push rearward on the bottom of the head ing Your Vehicle” for further information. restraint to move the head restraint away from your head. To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint.
Page 93: Folding Rear Seat
Rear Head Restraints WARNING! The rear seats are equipped with adjustable • Do not place items over the top of the head restraints. To raise the head restraint, pull Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat upward on the head restraint. To lower the head covers or portable DVD players.
Page 94: To Open And Close The Hood
WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a securely locked into position the seat will not collision, people riding in these areas are provide the proper stability for child seats more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Page 95: Lights
Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side LIGHTS Headlights And Position Lights (left side facing hood) of the engine compart- Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first Multifunction Lever ment, to secure the hood in the open position. detent to activate position lights.
Page 96 Front Fog Lights headlights, pull out the end of the multifunction Lane Change Assist lever and rotate the lever to the last detent. Tap the lever up or down once, without moving The front fog light switch is on the beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or Turn Signals multifunction lever.
Page 97 ment panel lights and prevent the interior lights Headlight Leveling System — If Driver, plus an evenly distrib- from illuminating when a door is opened. Equipped uted load in the luggage com- This system allows the driver to maintain proper partment.
Page 98 The lights also come on when a door is opened CAUTION! (Continued) or the dimmer control is turned fully upward, • In cold weather, always turn off the wiper past the second detent. switch and allow the wipers to return to the NOTE: “Park”...
Page 99 NOTE: Mist Feature Push down on the control lever to activate a The wiper delay times depend on vehicle single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist speed. If the vehicle is moving less than or spray from a passing vehicle. As long as the 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be lever is held down, the wipers will continue to doubled.
Page 100 wheel, move the steering column up or down, ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed as desired. Push the lever up to lock the Control System can be reactivated by push- IF EQUIPPED steering column firmly in place. ing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control button and resetting the desired vehicle set...
Page 101: To Accelerate For Passing
press the SET (-) button and release. Release set speed will continue to increase until the Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at button is released, then the new set speed will The transmission may downshift on hills to the selected speed.
Page 102: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED remain in a partially opened condition until the WARNING! (Continued) switch is pushed and held rearward again. The power sunroof switch is located in the • In a collision, there is a greater risk of being reading light.
Page 103: Venting Sunroof - Express
NOTE: and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs tings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in with the rear windows open, open the front and “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for fur- Pinch protection is disabled while the rear windows together to minimize the buffet- ther information.
Page 104 preserve the heating element, do not hold CAUTION! the lighter in the heating position. • Many accessories that can be plugged in NOTE: draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even To ensure proper operation a MOPAR knob when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). and element must be used.
Page 105: Cupholders
CUPHOLDERS Your vehicle is equipped with four cupholders. There are two illuminated cupholders located in the front. Rear Cupholders 1 — Upper Storage Bin 2 — Lower Glove Compartment STORAGE To open the lower glove compartment, pull Glove Compartment And Storage outward on the release handle.
Page 106: Door Storage
Door Storage CONSOLE FEATURES The interior door panels are equipped with The floor console contains both an upper and lower storage areas. lower storage compartment. To open the upper storage compartment, push inward on the upper handle to unlatch the upper lid and lift the lid open.
Page 107: Cargo Area Features
CARGO AREA FEATURES To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return Cargo Light/Removable to off. Self-Recharging Flashlight The dual-function light is mounted in the head- liner above the cargo area to illuminate the cargo area, and part of it snaps out of the bezel to serve as a flashlight when needed.
Page 108: Removable Load Floor
Cargo Tie-Down Loops WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) There are four D-rings installed in the cargo • The weight and position of cargo and pas- In a collision a cargo cover loose in the vehicle area for securing cargo. could cause injury. It could fly around in a sengers can change the vehicle center of sudden stop and strike someone in the ve- gravity and vehicle handling.
Page 109 REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rotate the center portion of the lever WARNING! (Continued) past the first detent to activate the rear • To help protect against personal injury, Rear Window Wiper/Washer washer. The washer pump and the The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary passengers should not be seated in the wiper will continue to operate as long switch located on the center portion of the...
Page 110 mately 10 minutes. For an additional five min- ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF the crossbars parallel to the rack frame. Once utes of operation, press the button a second the crossbar is in one of the seven detent EQUIPPED time. positions, retighten the thumb screws to lock The crossbars and siderails are designed to the crossbar into position.
Page 111 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • To prevent damage to the roof of your • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners Cargo must be securely tied before driving vehicle, DO NOT carry any loads on the carefully when carrying large or heavy your vehicle.
Page 113: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ....111 • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..... . 112 •...
Page 114 • iPod /USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ..127 • Connecting The iPod or External USB Device ..128 • Using This Feature ..... . . 128 •...
Page 115: Instrument Panel Features
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Glove Compartment 11 — ESC OFF Switch – If Equipped 2 — Demisters 7 — Climate Controls 12 — Heated Seat Switch – If Equipped 3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Power Outlet 13 —...
Page 116: Instrument Cluster
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 117: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 3. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) tarily when the engine is started. If the light Indicator Light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut DESCRIPTIONS This light informs you of a problem off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will 1.
Page 118 8. Turn Signal Indicators If the ABS light remains on or turns on while 12. Tachometer The arrows will flash in unison with the driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of This scale shows the permissible engine exterior turn signal, when using the turn the brake system is not functioning and that revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000) for each signal lever.
Page 119 14. Brake Warning Light the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. This light monitors various brake func- dropped below a specified level. Immediate repair to the ABS system is re- tions, including brake fluid level and quired.
Page 120 When the transmission overheat warning light ing system adds heat to the engine cooling WARNING! turns on, you will experience reduced vehicle system and turning off the A/C removes this If the Transmission Temperature Warning performance until the automatic transmission heat.
Page 121 settings. Trip A or Trip B will appear when in the sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning trip odometer mode. Push in and hold the tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to properly.
Page 122 Vehicle Odometer Messages message. If the problem continues, the mes- 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN When the appropriate conditions exist, the fol- sage will appear the next time the vehicle is position (do not start the engine). lowing odometer messages will display: started.
Page 123 the light after engine start. The vehicle should 25. Front Fog Light Indicator — If your authorized dealer as soon as possible to be serviced if the light stays on through several Equipped have the problem diagnosed and corrected. of your typical driving cycles. In most situa- This indicator will illuminate when the NOTE: tions, the vehicle will drive normally and will not...
Page 124: Mini-Trip Computer - If Equipped
When lit solid: There is an 4WD system fault. MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF Control Buttons 4WD performance will be at a reduced level . EQUIPPED Service the 4WD system soon. The Mini-Trip Computer is located in the instru- ment cluster and features a driver-interactive When blinking: The 4WD system is temporarily trip information and temperature display.
Page 125: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
• Outside temperature display The following displays can be reset or ELECTRONIC VEHICLE changed: INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF • Trip computer functions EQUIPPED • Trip A • Audio mode display • Trip B • Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Trip Odometer (ODO) When the appropriate conditions exist, the This display shows the distance traveled since EVIC displays the following messages.
Page 126: Engine Oil Change Indicator System - If Equipped
• Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more, with SELECT Button single chime speed above Press and release the SELECT 1 mph/1 km/h) button for access to main menus, sub menus or to select a personal • Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with setting in the setup menu.
Page 127: Compass/Temperature/Audio
Unless reset, this message will continue to Compass/Temperature/Audio NOTE: display each time you turn the ignition switch to Significant changes in driving style or ve- Press and release the COMPASS button to the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message hicle loading will greatly affect the actual display one of eight compass headings to temporarily, press and release the Trip Odom-...
Page 128: Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
Personal Settings (Customer- Auto Unlock On Exit hold the SELECT button when in this display When ON is selected all the vehicle’s doors will until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your Programmable Features) unlock when the driver’s door is opened if the selection.
Page 129 transmitter. Press and hold the SELECT button Display Units In Compass Variance when in this display until “OFF”, “30 sec.”, The EVIC, odometer, and Uconnect™ gps sys- Compass Variance is the difference between “60 sec.”, or “90 sec.” appears to make your tem units can be changed between English Magnetic North and Geographic North.
Page 130 Compass Variance Map...
Page 131: Sound Systems
1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Press the MENU button until the Personal iPod /USB/MP3 control is available only if Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) equipped as an option with these radios. 2. Press and hold the COMPASS button for menu displays in the EVIC. approximately two seconds.
Page 132: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device
Connecting The iPod or External NOTE: Controlling The iPod or External USB Device USB Device Using Radio Buttons If the audio device battery is completely Use the connection cable to connect an iPod discharged, it may not communicate with To get into the iPod /USB/MP3 control mode or external USB device to the vehicle’s USB/ the iPod /USB/MP3 control system until a and access a connected audio device, either...
Page 133: List Or Browse Mode
• Turning it counterclockwise (backward) screens have been viewed, the last INFO List Or Browse Mode by one click, will jump to the previous button press will go back to the play mode During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons track in the list or press VR button and say screen on the radio.
Page 134: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
• In List mode, the radio PRESET buttons track in that list. Not all iPod or external USB Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) are used as shortcuts to the following lists device sub-menu levels are available on this Music can be streamed from your cellular on the iPod or external USB device.
Page 135: Navigation System - If Equipped
Next Track the left-hand control is different depending on Use the SEEK UP button, or press the VR which mode you are in. button on the radio and say “Next Track” to The following describes the left-hand control jump to the next track music on your cellular operation in each mode.
Page 136: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
The center button on the left side rocker switch NOTE: Manual Heating and Air has no function for a single-disc CD player. Conditioning If you experience difficulty in playing a par- However, when a multiple-disc CD player is ticular disc, it may be damaged (i.e., equipped on the vehicle, the center button will scratched, reflective coating removed, a select the next available CD in the player.
Page 137 right from the “O” (OFF) position. There are Clean with a gentle water spray from behind NOTE: seven blower speeds. the radiator and through the condenser. The center instrument panel outlets can be Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce aimed so that they are directed toward the NOTE: airflow to the condenser, reducing air con- rear seat passengers for maximum airflow...
Page 138 conditions that require extra heat to the wind- ity are present. Activating recirculation will Air Conditioning Control shield. This setting is good for maintaining cause the LED in the control button to illumi- Press this button to en- comfort while reducing moisture on the wind- nate.
Page 139: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
Automatic Temperature Control NOTE: NOTE: • The temperature setting can be adjusted (ATC) — If Equipped The AUTO position performs best for front The Automatic Temperature Control system au- seat occupants only. at anytime without affecting automatic tomatically maintains the climate in the cabin of operation.
Page 140 Blower Control Manual Operation NOTE: This system offers a full complement of manual Please read the Automatic Temperature For full automatic op- override features, which consist of Blower Pre- Control Operation Chart that follows for de- eration or for automatic ferred Automatic, Mode Preferred Automatic, or tails.
Page 142 • Floor • Air Conditioner Control The operator can override the AUTO mode 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 the on the air conditioning the following positions.
Page 143: Operating Tips
NOTE: tem into Recirculation Mode by pressing heating. A solution of 50% ethylene glycol the Recirculation button. However, under antifreeze coolant and 50% water is recom- • When the ignition switch is turned to the certain conditions, while in Automatic mended.
Page 144 hicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild MIX, or DEFROST mode. The air is directed at A/C Air Filter — If Equipped but rainy or humid weather. the area of the windows through which you view The A/C Filter prevents most dust and pollen the outside mirrors.
Page 145 Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 147: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING • STARTING PROCEDURES ..... 147 • Manual Transmission – If Equipped ... . . 147 •...
Page 148 • General Information ..... . 152 • FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED ..153 •...
Page 149 • Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped ....164 • Full Size Spare – If Equipped ....165 •...
Page 150 • Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ......174 • Trailer And Tongue Weight .
Page 151: Starting Procedures
STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic Transmission – If Normal Starting – Gasoline Engine Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, Equipped Normal starting of either a cold or a warm adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and engine does not require pumping or pressing The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEU- fasten your seat belts.
Page 152: Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F Or 29°C)
Extreme Cold Weather (below 20°F CAUTION! CAUTION! 29°C) • Under normal conditions, do not operate To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank To ensure reliable starting at these tempera- the engine for more than 15 seconds at a the starter for longer than 15 seconds at tures, use of an externally powered electric time.
Page 153: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF clutch pedal partially engaged. This will cause abnormal wear on the clutch. EQUIPPED To shift into REVERSE with a six speed, pull up on the ring just below the gear shift knob and WARNING! then move into the REVERSE (R) position. You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has...
Page 154: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
When turning a corner, or driving up a steep prevents shifting out of PARK unless the key is CAUTION! (Continued) grade, downshift early so that the engine will in the ON or START position, and the brake • Before shifting into any gear, make sure not be overburdened.
Page 155 The following indicators should be used to WARNING! ensure that you have engaged the shift lever • Unintended movement of a vehicle could into the PARK position: injure those in and near the vehicle. As with • When shifting into PARK, firmly move the all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle shift lever all the way forward until it stops.
Page 156: Autostick - If Equipped
• When heavy Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) the parking brake and shift the transmission Operation into PARK if you must leave the vehicle. application is detected NOTE: DRIVE General Information AutoStick is not functional until the CVT This range is used for most city and highway warms up in cold weather.
Page 157: Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If Equipped
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION vehicle speed. To deactivate, simply pull on the POWER STEERING switch one more time. The “4WD Indicator — IF EQUIPPED The standard power steering system will give Light” will then go out. you good vehicle response and increased ease This feature provides full time, on-demand, of maneuverability in tight spaces.
Page 158: Power Steering Fluid Check
to leave an automatic transmission in PARK, or WARNING! CAUTION! manual transmission in REVERSE or first gear. Continued operation with reduced power Do not use chemical flushes in your power The parking brake lever is located in the center steering assist could pose a safety risk to steering system as the chemicals can dam- console.
Page 159: Brake System
NOTE: WARNING! CAUTION! • When the parking brake is applied and the • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with automatic transmission is placed in gear, Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is the parking brake released, a brake system the “Brake Warning Light”...
Page 160: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! • Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will dimin- Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure Driving a vehicle with the “Brake Warning and possibly a collision. Driving with your foot Light” on is dangerous. A significant decrease ish their effectiveness and may lead to a resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in braking performance or vehicle stability...
Page 161: Electronic Brake Control System
The “ABS Warning Light” monitors sound as well as some related motor noises. WARNING! the ABS System. The light will These noises are the system performing its The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains come on when the ignition switch self-check cycle to ensure that the ABS working sophisticated electronic equipment that may is turned to the ON position and properly.
Page 162: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
hance vehicle stability and control in various pedal pressure unless braking is no longer A feature of the TCS system functions similar to driving conditions and are commonly referred desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the a limited slip differential and controls the wheel to as ESC.
Page 163: Hill Start Assist (Hsa) - Manual Transmission Only
other factors such as road conditions, leaving Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Manual WARNING! the roadway or striking objects or other ve- Transmission Only There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., hicles. The HSA system is designed to assist the driver less than 8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while when starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill.
Page 164: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and two available operating modes for two- wheel drive equipped vehicles. 3. Apply the parking brake. This system enhances directional control and Full On (Four-Wheel Drive Models) or On stability of the vehicle under various driving 4.
Page 165 NOTE: In this mode, ESC is turned off until the vehicle WARNING! reaches a speed of 35 mph (56 km/h). At To improve the vehicle’s traction when driv- With the ESC switched off, the enhanced 35 mph (56 km/h) the system returns to “Partial ing with snow chains, or starting off in deep vehicle stability offered by ESC is unavailable.
Page 166: Tires - General Information
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator The “ESC OFF Indicator Light” in- WARNING! (Continued) Light” (located in the instrument cluster) starts dicates the Electronic Stability • Unequal tire pressures can cause steering to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and Control (ESC) is off.
Page 167: Tire Inflation Pressures
Tire Inflation Pressures Inflation pressures specified on the placard are Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 always “cold tire inflation pressure.” Cold tire to 40 kPa) during operation. Do not reduce this The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure normal pressure build up or your tire pressure on the left side “B”...
Page 168: Radial Ply Tires
Spare Tire Matching Original WARNING! CAUTION! Equipped Tire and Wheel – If High speed driving with your vehicle under Because of the reduced ground clearance, do Equipped maximum load is dangerous. The added not take your vehicle through an automatic car The spare tire of your vehicle is equivalent in strain on your tires could cause them to fail.
Page 169 wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically Full Size Spare – If Equipped WARNING! for the compact spare. Do not install more than The full size spare is for temporary emergency Limited-use spares are for emergency use one compact spare tire/wheel on the vehicle at use only.
Page 170 WARNING! WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces Tires and the spare tire should be replaced generated by excessive wheel speeds may after six years, regardless of the remaining cause tire damage or failure. A tire could tread. Failure to follow this warning can result explode and injure someone.
Page 171 equivalent replacement tires may adversely NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) affect the safety, handling, and ride of your Do not use tire chains on a compact spare • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or vehicle. We recommend that you contact your tire.
Page 172 TIRE ROTATION CAUTION! (Continued) RECOMMENDATIONS • Do not drive for prolonged periods of time The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle on dry pavement. operate at different loads and perform different • Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s in- steering, driving, and braking functions.
Page 173 Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such CAUTION! CAUTION! as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you Do not use gasolines containing Methanol or Use of fuel with ethanol content higher than experience these symptoms, try another brand E-85 Ethanol. Use of these blends may result 10% may result in engine malfunction, starting of gasoline before considering service for the in starting and drivability problems and may...
Page 174 spark plug life and reduces emission system WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) performance in some vehicles. The manufac- • Keep the liftgate closed when driving your Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is turer recommends that gasoline without MMT deadly. Follow the precautions below to pre- vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and be used in your vehicle.
Page 175 2. Insert the ignition key into the fuel cap and 5. To replace the cap, insert it into the filler WARNING! turn the key one-quarter turn to the right, then neck and tighten to the right until at least three •...
Page 176 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message To maintain warranty coverage, follow the re- Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) quirements and recommendations in this The GCWR is the total permissible weight of If the vehicle diagnostic system determines manual concerning vehicles used for trailer your vehicle and trailer when weighed in com- that the fuel filler cap is loose or improperly towing.
Page 177 • For fixed ball tow bar attach the clip directly must not exceed the lesser of either the hitch Breakaway Cable Attachment certification rating, or the trailer tongue chassis to the designated point. This alternative must European braking regulations for braked trail- rating.
Page 178: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
• For fixed ball tow bar loop the cable around Without Attachment Points the neck of the tow ball. If you fit the cable • For detachable ball tow bar you must follow like this, use a single loop only. the recommended manufacturer or supplier procedure.
Page 179: Trailer And Tongue Weight
Trailer And Tongue Weight for the maximum combined weight of occu- WARNING! (Continued) pants and cargo for your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in • Make certain that the load is secured in the the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely Towing Requirements trailer and will not shift during travel.
Page 180 mation” in “Starting and Operating” for − Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers WARNING! (Continued) proper tire inflation procedures. over 1,000 lbs (450 kg) and required for • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked trailers in excess of 1,653 lbs (750 kg). −...
Page 181 Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights & Function Wire Color Wiring Number Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the Stop Lights trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the Left Rear Posi- Black trailer are required for motoring safety. tion, Side Marker The Trailer Tow Package may include a 7 or a Lights, and Rear...
Page 182 Function Wire Color Function Wire Color Number Number Right Rear Posi- Brown Reserve for Fu- Red/Blue tion, Side Marker ture Allocation Lights, and Rear Return for Contact White Registration Plate (Pin) 9 Illumination De- Note: The allocation pin 12 has been vice.
Page 183: Towing Tips
Towing Tips Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, overheating, take the following actions: stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic. − City Driving When stopped for short periods of time, shift If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer the transmission into NEUTRAL and increase towing, all starts must be in first gear to avoid...
Page 184: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc)
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Flat Tow None • Trans in NEUTRAL • Key in ACC Front OK (FWD Only) Dolly Tow Rear On Trailer CAUTION! • Do not flat tow any vehicle equipped with a automatic transmission.
Page 185: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ....183 • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ....183 •...
Page 186 • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ....192 • With Ignition Key ......192 •...
Page 187: Hazard Warning Flashers
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.
Page 188: Automatic Transmission Overheating
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! (Continued) OVERHEATING • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is danger- During sustained high speed driving or trailer ous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and towing up long grades on hot days, the auto- fall on you. You could be crushed. Never matic transmission oil may become too hot.
Page 189: Jacking Instructions
NOTE: WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) Passengers should not remain in the vehicle • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of while the vehicle is being jacked. the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far jack.
Page 190 For vehicles equipped with plastic trim, the CAUTION! plastic has been cut away to expose the jack- Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking ing locations in the body. on locations other than those indicated in the Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
Page 191: Jump-Starting Procedures
6. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area. and a battery in another vehicle or by using a (and bolt-on center cap if equipped) off the Secure the assembly using the means pro- portable battery booster pack.
Page 192 duct. To access the battery remove the air WARNING! (Continued) intake duct by turning the two finger screws, • Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn located on the radiator support. your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery.
Page 193: Jump-Starting Procedure
Jump-Starting Procedure 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable to a good engine ground (ex- (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of posed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s the booster battery.
Page 194: Tow Eye
to clear the area around the front wheels. Then TOW EYE CAUTION! shift back and forth between DRIVE/1st gear Your vehicle is equipped with a tow eye that • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving and REVERSE. Using minimal accelerator can be used to rescue your vehicle, should it between DRIVE/1st gear and REVERSE, pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion,...
Page 195: Front Tow Eye Usage
shown. If the tow hook is not fully seated to the WARNING! attaching bracket, the vehicle should not be Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow towed. eyes. Tow straps and chains may break, caus- ing serious injury. Front Tow Eye Usage The front tow eye receptacle is located on the lower right side of the front fascia.
Page 196 • All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles must be 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN po- If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, see “Shift sition without starting the engine. towed on a flatbed truck (all four wheels OFF Lever Override” in “What To Do In Emergen- the ground).
Page 197: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L ....195 • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ....196 •...
Page 198 • Exhaust System ......204 • Cooling System ......205 •...
Page 199 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Battery (Under Cover) 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 — Engine Oil Fill 9 —...
Page 200 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Battery (Under Cover) 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 — Engine Oil Fill 9 —...
Page 201 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.2L DIESEL 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 2 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Battery 3 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir...
Page 202 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — is detected twice in a row, the system will turn CAUTION! on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the OBD II • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could MIL light off. Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated cause further damage to the emission con- onboard diagnostic system called OBD II.
Page 203 Engine Oil CAUTION! CAUTION! • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or Checking Oil Level Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the en- To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine perform repairs and service when neces- gine will cause oil aeration, which can lead to oil must be maintained at the correct level.
Page 204 American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – lection: SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40, SAE 5W-40, Oil Identification Symbol Gasoline Engines SAE 10W-40, or SAE 15W-40. SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all This symbol means Synthetic Engine Oils – Gasoline Engine operating temperatures.
Page 205 where used oil and oil filters can be safely Engine Air Cleaner Filter — Diesel WARNING! discarded in your area. Engine The air cleaner can provide a measure of Engine Oil Filter protection in the case of engine backfire. Do WARNING! The engine oil filter should be replaced with a not remove the air cleaner unless such re-...
Page 206 oriented properly. Make sure the arrows are WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! pointed in the “UP” position, and that the filter is • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. • It is essential when replacing the cables on seated completely in the air cleaner before Keep flame or sparks away from the bat- the battery that the positive cable is at- installing the cover.
Page 207 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling attention should also be given to hood latching CAUTION! R-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydro- components to ensure proper function. When Do not use chemical flushes in your air con- fluorocarbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the performing other underhood services, the hood ditioning system as the chemicals can dam- Environmental Protection Agency and is an...
Page 208: Exhaust System
turning them on to avoid damaging the blade. Exhaust System WARNING! Keep the blade rubber out of contact with The best protection against carbon monoxide Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain petroleum products such as engine oil, gaso- entry into the vehicle body is a properly main- carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and line, etc.
Page 209: Cooling System
heating. If this occurs, stop the vehicle, turn off CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) the engine and allow it to cool. Service, includ- • You or others can be badly burned by hot Damage to the catalytic converter can result if ing a tune up to manufacturers specifications, your vehicle is not kept in proper operating coolant or steam from your radiator.
Page 210 Cooling System – Drain, Flush and Refill Adding Coolant CAUTION! Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the Your vehicle has been built with an improved • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other proper maintenance intervals. engine coolant (antifreeze) that allows ex- than specified Hybrid Organic Additive tended maintenance intervals.
Page 211 Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility If ingested by a child or pet, seek emergency WARNING! to maintain the proper level of protection assistance immediately. Clean up any ground • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” against freezing according to the temperatures spills immediately.
Page 212: Brake System
Points To Remember the engine cools, the cooling system should spected periodically. Refer to the “Maintenance be pressure tested for leaks. Schedule” for the proper maintenance inter- NOTE: vals. • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concen- When the vehicle is stopped after a few tration at 50% HOAT engine coolant (anti- miles/kilometers of operation, you may ob- WARNING!
Page 213 ever, low fluid level may be caused by a leak WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) and a checkup may be needed. • Use only manufacturer’s recommended • Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can NOTE: brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine If your vehicle is equipped with a manual and Genuine Parts”...
Page 214: Automatic Transmission (Cvt) - If Equipped
Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If mission (CVT) Fluid (CVTF+4 ). CVTF+4 is an Fluid Level Check engineered product and its performance may Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. Equipped be impaired by supplemental additives. The fluid level should be between the bottom of Selection Of Lubricant the fill hole and a point not more than 3/16 in It is important that the proper lubricant is used...
Page 215: Power Transfer Unit (Ptu) - Awd/4Wd Models Only
Fluid Level Check Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper What Causes Corrosion? Visually inspect the unit at each oil change for level. Corrosion is the result of deterioration or re- leakage. If leakage is detected, check the fluid moval of paint and protective coatings from Frequency Of Fluid Change level by removing the fill plug.
Page 216 stains and to protect your paint finish. Take paint and protective coating, have your ve- matic car washes that use acidic solutions or care never to scratch the paint. hicle repaired as soon as possible. The cost harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’ of such repairs is considered the responsi- protective finish.
Page 217 Interior Care Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use cau- WARNING! Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean tion when cleaning the inside rear window Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning pur- fabric upholstery and carpeting. equipped with electric defrosters or the right poses.
Page 218: Fuses
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses FUSES Cav- Car- Mini- Description The lenses in front of the instruments in this tridge Fuse Integrated Power Module vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When Fuse The Integrated Power Module is located in the cleaning the lenses, care must be taken to Empty Empty...
Page 219 Cav- Car- Mini- Description Cav- Car- Mini- Description Cav- Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Power Locks/ 15 Amp Radio Hot Car (No Yellow Interior Lighting Lt Blue Fuse Required) 15 Amp Power Outlet 10 Amp Intrusion Module/...
Page 220: Vehicle Storage
VEHICLE STORAGE LIGHT BULBS – Interior Bulb Number Cav- Car- Mini- Description If you will not be using your vehicle for more tridge Fuse Front Header Lamp ... . T578 than 21 days, you may want to take steps to Fuse Center Dome Lamp .
Page 221: Bulb Replacement
BULB REPLACEMENT Fog Lamps 3. Grasp the taillamp and pull firmly to disen- gage the light from the aperture panel. 1. Access lamp through the lower fascia cut- Headlamps 4. Twist and remove socket from the light. out. 1. Raise the hood and locate the connector 5.
Page 222: Fluid Capacities
FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 13.6 Gallons 51.5 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L Engine 4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters 2.2L Diesel Engine 4.2 Quarts 4 Liters Cooling System * 2.4L Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- 7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters brid Organic Additive Technology or equivalent.)
Page 223: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant – 2.4L Engine MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technol- ogy) or equivalent. Engine Coolant – 2.2L Diesel Engine MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technol- ogy) or equivalent.
Page 224: Chassis
Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If Equipped MOPAR CVTF+4 Manual Transmission – If Equipped MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) MOPAR Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5 or equivalent non-synthetic product. Power Transfer Unit (PTU) MOPAR Gear &...
Page 225: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....222 • Maintenance Schedule – Gasoline Engine ..222 •...
Page 226 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The oil change indicator message will illumi- Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change nate approximately 7,000 miles (11 200 km) indicator message after completing the sched- Maintenance Schedule – Gasoline after the most recent oil change was per- uled oil change.
Page 227 Once a Month At Each Oil Change Severe Duty Conditions †† Change the engine oil and engine oil filter at • Check the tire pressure and look for unusual • Change the engine oil filter. every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or three months if wear or damage.
Page 228 7,500 Miles (12,000 km) or 15,000 Miles (24,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 12 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 229 22,500 Miles (36,000 km) or 30,000 Miles (48,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 36 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 230 37,500 Miles (60,000 km) or 45,000 Miles (72,000 km) or 52,500 Miles (84,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 72 Months Maintenance Service 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Schedule Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 231 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. ❏ Replace the spark plugs. ❏ Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ❏...
Page 232 67,500 Miles (108,000 km) or 75,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 82,500 Miles (132,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance 120 Months Maintenance 132 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 233 90,000 Miles (144,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 97,500 Miles (156,000 km) or Schedule 156 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 234 105,000 Miles (168,000 km) or 168 Months Maintenance Service 112,500 Miles (180,000 km) or Schedule 180 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 235 120,000 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. ❏ Replace the spark plugs. ❏ Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ❏...
Page 236 127,500 Miles (204,000 km) or 135,000 Miles (216,000 km) or 142,500 Miles (228,000 km) or 204 Months Maintenance 216 Months Maintenance 228 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 237 † This maintenance is recommended by the 150,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 240 Months Maintenance Service manufacturer to the owner, but is not required Schedule to maintain emissions warranty. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.†† ❏ Rotate tires. WARNING! ❏...
Page 238 Maintenance Schedule – Diesel At Each Oil Change 15,000 Miles (25,000 km) or Engine • Change the engine oil filter. 6 Months Maintenance Service NOTE: • Replace engine air cleaner filter. Schedule Under no circumstances should oil change • Inspect the exhaust system. ❏...
Page 239 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 45,000 Miles (75,000 km) or Schedule 18 Months Maintenance Service ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏...
Page 240 60,000 Miles (100,000 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). ❏...
Page 241 75,000 Miles (125,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance Service 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or Schedule 36 Months Maintenance Service ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏...
Page 242 105,000 Miles (175,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Flush and replace engine coolant. ❏ Inspect the brake linings. ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
Page 243 120,000 Miles (200,000 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. ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped). ❏...
Page 245: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ....244 • ARGENTINA ......244 •...
Page 246 • DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ....245 • ECUADOR ......246 •...
Page 247 • POLAND ......248 • PORTUGAL ......248 •...
Page 248 • Service history of your vehicle. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE BALANCE OF THE CARIBBEAN The manufacturer distributors are vitally inter- Interamericana Trading Company • An accurate description of the problem and ested in your satisfaction with their products Warrens, St. Michael the conditions under which it occurs.
Page 249 BULGARIA COLOMBIA CZECH REPUBLIC BALKAN STAR Chrysler Colombia S.A. Chrysler Czech Republic s.r.o Resbarska Str. 5 Avenida Calle 26 # 70A-25 Daimlerova 2296/2 1510 Sofia Bogotá Colombia 149 45 Praha 4 - Chodov Tel.: 359 2 91988 Tel: 57 1 4236700 Czech Republic Fax: 359 2 945 40 14 Fax: 57 (1) 410 5667...
Page 250 ECUADOR FINLAND GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG Chrysler Jeep Automotriz del Ecuador Chrysler FinlandOy TNT MAILFAST Av. Juan Tanca Marengo km. 4.5 Ristipellontie 5 C/O Chrysler Belgium/Luxembourg Guayaquil, Ecuador 00390 HELSINKI BRU/BRU/37850 Tel.: (593) 4 225 7935 Tel: 020 54771 Antwoord Nummer 193032...
Page 251 HONDURAS ITALY NEW ZEALAND Grupo Q de Honduras Chrysler Italia S.r.l. Chrysler New Zealand Blvd.. Centro América frente a Plaza Miraflores, Via Giulio Vincenzo Bona, 110 Private Bag 14907 Tegucigalpa, Honduras 00156 Roma Panmure New Zealand Tel.: (504) 235-9220 Tel: 06 41442812 Tel: 09573 7800 Fax: (504) 232-6564 Fax: 06 418823114...
Page 252 Fax: (51-1) 712 2002 Fax: 7877823345 SPAIN POLAND ROMANIA Chrysler España S.L. Chrysler Polska Sp. z o.o. Dpto. De Atención al Cliente Chrysler, Jeep y S.C. Auto Rom S.R.L. ul. Gotlieba Daimlera 1 Dodge Bucuresti 02-480 Warszawa Apdo. De Correos 24 Bd.
Page 253 (58) 241-6132773 Montevideo, Uruguay TURKEY Fax: (58) 241-6132743 Tel: (598-2) 401 7818 Chrysler Jeep Tic. A.S. Fax: (598-2) 402 2666 TEM Otoyolu , Hadimkoy Cikisi 34900 Buyukcekmece - Istanbul Tel : + 90 - 212 - 867 40 00 Fax : + 90 - 212 - 867 44 63...
Page 257: Index
INDEX...
Page 258 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ..156 Capacities ....218 Warning Light ....115 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 259 Cargo Tie-Downs ... . . 104 Coolant (Antifreeze) ..218,219 Disposal Cellular Phone ... . . 62,132 Cooling System .
Page 260 Break-In Recommendations ..50 Turn Signal ....52,217 Light ....113 Checking Oil Level .
Page 261 Cleaning ....213 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ..95 Lights ....52,91 High Beam .
Page 262 Rear Fog ....120 Fluid Level Check ..210,211 Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . 24,36,38,40 Seat Belt Reminder ... 114 Frequency of Fluid Change .
Page 263 Personal Settings ... . . 124 Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ... . 23 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..51 Pets .
Page 264 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..15 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound Chains ....167 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ..14 System Controls .
Page 265 Tips ....179 Trip Odometer ....117 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Trailer and Tongue Weight .
Page 268 Chrysler Group LLC 11MK74-126-UK-AA Printed in Europe...

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