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  • Page 1 Patriot 2 0 0 8 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION ............. 3 INTRODUCTION THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 5 CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Rollover Warning ......4 How To Use This Manual .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer-oriented documents. You are urged to read these publications carefully.

  • Page 7: How To Use This Manual

    Rollover Warning Label Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two million annually.
  • Page 8 6 INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 9: Warnings And Cautions

    INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.

  • Page 10: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Ignition Key Removal ....12 Locking Doors With The Key .
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Programming Additional Transmitters ..22 General Information ....24 Transmitter Battery Replacement .
  • Page 13 Engine Break-In Recommendations ...69 Safety Tips ......69 Exhaust Gas .

  • Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place.
  • Page 15 Ignition Key Positions Automatic Transmission — If Equipped 1. Place the shift lever in PARK. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 3. Push the key and cylinder inward and rotate the key to the LOCK position 4.

  • Page 16: Locking Doors With The Key

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tem- porarily in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as de- scribed.

  • Page 17: Sentry Key

    SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho- rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses ignition keys that have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation.

  • Page 18: Replacement Keys

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional Sentry Keys , or any other transponder-equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a key-related (transponder) fault unless the additional part is physi- cally held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle.

  • Page 19: Customer Key Programming

    Customer Key Programming If you have two valid Sentry Keys , you can program new Sentry Keys to the system by performing the following procedure: 1. Cut the additional Sentry Key Transponder blank(s) to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code. 2.

  • Page 20: General Information

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. •...

  • Page 21: To Disarm The Security Alarm System

    To Disarm The Security Alarm System 1. Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter. 2. Starting the vehicle with a valid Sentry Key will disarm the Security Alarm. A valid key is one that is programmed to your vehicle. A valid key will disarm the Security Alarm System;...

  • Page 22: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock only the driver’s door or twice to unlock all the doors and liftgate. When the UNLOCK button is pressed, the illuminated entry will initiate, and the parking lights will flash on twice.

  • Page 23: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate

    activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UN- LOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. 5. If the desired programming was not achieved or to reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps. To Lock The Doors And Liftgate Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors.

  • Page 24: To Turn Off "Flash Lights With Lock

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” NOTE: The “Flash Lights With Lock” feature can be turned on or off. On EVIC equipped vehicles refer to Personal Settings under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”...
  • Page 25 Use the following procedure to program additional RKE transmitters if the vehicle is not equipped with Sentry Key : 1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this program- ming procedure).

  • Page 26: General Information

    24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 14. Your vehicle will remain in program mode up to 60 seconds from when the original chime was heard. After 60 seconds, all programmed RKE transmitters function normally. NOTE: If you do not have a programmed RKE trans- mitter, contact your authorized dealer for details.
  • Page 27 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during removal.

  • Page 28: Door Locks

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from inside the vehicle. If the plunger is down when the door is closed, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door.

  • Page 29: Power Door Locks

    CAUTION! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is located on the drivers door panel.
  • Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. All doors are closed. 4. The throttle is pressed. 5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h). 6. The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter.
  • Page 31 Auto Unlock The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. The Auto Unlock feature is enabled. 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). 3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK. 4.

  • Page 32: Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) - If Equipped

    30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. NOTE: Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock features in accordance with local laws. Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) —...
  • Page 33 Inserting Ignition Key THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door...

  • Page 34: Power Windows - If Equipped

    32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches Power Window Switch Location The driver’s door panel has up-down switches that give you finger-tip control of all four power windows. There is a single open and close switch on each passenger door panel for passenger window control.

  • Page 35: Window Lockout Switch

    Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To disable the window controls on the other doors, press the window LOCKOUT switch. To enable the window con- trols, press the window LOCKOUT switch a second time.
  • Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. Opening The Liftgate NOTE: In the event of a power malfunction, or the RKE transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the liftgate lock cylinder and turn to the right (manual lock models...

  • Page 37: Occupant Restraints

    WARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed.

  • Page 38: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
  • Page 39 WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
  • Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, next to your arm. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt.
  • Page 41 Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
  • Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt.

  • Page 43: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

    6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully. WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.

  • Page 44: Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

    42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position.
  • Page 45 3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the right head restraint. Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt 4. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the mini- latch plate into the mini-buckle until you hear a “click.”...
  • Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Connecting Mini-Latch To Buckle 7. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen.

  • Page 47: Seat Belt Pretensioners

    9. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Detaching Mini-Latch and Buckle 10. To disengage the mini-latch from the mini-buckle for storage, insert the regular latch plate into the black button on the top of the mini-buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.

  • Page 48: Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (Beltalert )

    46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The pretensioners are triggered by the Airbag Control Module (refer to information on Airbags in this section). Like the front airbags, the pretensioners are single use items. After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and pretensioners, both must be replaced.

  • Page 49: Seat Belt Extender

    3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver or front passenger seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn on while unbuckling and off while re-buckling the seat belt.

  • Page 50: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

    48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belts And Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.
  • Page 51 The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity. This vehicle may also be equipped with side curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window.
  • Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are no longer functional.
  • Page 53 Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Children 12 years old and younger should ride buck- led up in the rear seat. 2. Infants in rear-facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag.
  • Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags.
  • Page 55 • Front Acceleration Sensors • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners How The Airbag System Works • The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate. The front airbag inflators are de- signed to provide different rates of airbag inflation from direction provided by the ORC.
  • Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Driver and Front Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the passenger side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units.
  • Page 57 If A Deployment Occurs The airbag system is designed to deploy when the ORC detects a moderate-to-severe collision, to help restrain the driver and front passenger, and then to immediately deflate. NOTE: A frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system.
  • Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Deployed airbags can’t protect you in another colli- sion. Have the airbags replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact that causes airbag deployment, with the vehicle stopped, and the vehicle communication network intact, and the power intact, the Enhanced Accident Response System performs the following func-...
  • Page 59 Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper passenger side of the instrument panel.

  • Page 60: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Event Data Recorder (EDR) In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param- eters (see list below) in an event data recorder prior to the moment of airbag deployment, or near-deployment, and up to a quarter second of high-speed deceleration data during and/or after airbag deployment or near-...
  • Page 61 custodial entity upon request. General data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash databases, such as those maintained by the U.S. government and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive nature, such as would identify a particular driver, vehicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially.

  • Page 62: Child Restraint

    60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Cruise control status • Traction/stability control status • Tire pressure monitoring system status Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times — babies and children, too. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems.
  • Page 63 Infants And Small Children There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child seat owner’s manual to ensure you have the correct seat for your child.
  • Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh- ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback;...
  • Page 65 Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint: • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. We also recommend that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it, before you buy it.
  • Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch plate around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again.
  • Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 fixed lower attachments must be installed in the out- board positions only. Regardless of the specific type of lower attachment, NEVER install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two seats share a common lower anchorage.
  • Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child restraints systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorage have been available for some time.
  • Page 69 rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap with a hook and means for adjusting the tension in the strap. In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower and tether straps so that you can more easily attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages.
  • Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.

  • Page 71: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine in your new vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 mi (500 km). After the initial 60 mi (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
  • Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed. WARNING! If you are required to drive with the deck lid/liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the...
  • Page 73 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (includ- ing spare) for proper pressure.

  • Page 75: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors .......78 Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ..78 Outside Mirror —...
  • Page 76 74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Seats ....... . 109 Front Seat Adjustment .
  • Page 77 Windshield Wipers And Washers ... 127 Windshield Wiper Operation ... . . 127 Intermittent Wiper System ....128 Windshield Washers .
  • Page 78 76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using HomeLink ..... 147 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button ....148 Security .
  • Page 79 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 Rear Window Features ....162 Rear Window Defroster ....163 Rear Window Wiper/Washer .

  • Page 80: Mirrors

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

  • Page 81: Outside Mirror - Driver's Side

    Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side Adjust the flat (driver’s side) outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror. Passenger Side Mirror Directions UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 Outside Mirror —...

  • Page 82: Folding Outside Mirrors - If Equipped

    80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped Folding the Outside Mirrors The exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved, manually, either forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have three detent positions; full forward, full rearward, and normal.
  • Page 83 Passenger Side Mirror Directions To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the left or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirror to move. When you are finished adjusting the mirror, turn the control to the center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror.

  • Page 84: Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped

    82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. Vanity Mirror Sun Visor Sliding Feature The sun visors may be pulled out to provide extended coverage of the side glass.
  • Page 85 For UConnect customer support, visit the following websites: • www.chrysler.com/uconnect • www.dodge.com/uconnect • www.jeep.com/uconnect • or call 1–877–855–8400 UConnect allows you to transfer calls between the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone for private conversation.

  • Page 86: Operation

    84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phone Button The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the system (depending on the type of mirror and radio equipped), and either the radio or the mirror has the two control buttons (PHONE Button and VOICE RECOGNITION button) that will enable you to access the system.
  • Page 87 • For certain operations, compound commands can be used. For example, instead of saying Setup and then Phone Pairing, the following compound command can be said: Setup Phone Pairing. • For each feature explanation in this section, only the combined form of the voice command is given. You can also break the commands into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it.
  • Page 88 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your cellular phone Owner’s Manual. The UConnect website may also provide detailed instruc- tions for pairing. The following are general phone to UConnect system pairing instructions: •...
  • Page 89 Dial by Saying a Number • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Dial. • The system will prompt you to say the number you want to call. • For example, you can say 234-567-8901. The phone number that you enter must be of valid length and combination.
  • Page 90 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Add Names to Your UConnect Phonebook NOTE: Adding names to the phonebook is recom- mended when the vehicle is not in motion. • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Phonebook New Entry.
  • Page 91 NOTE: • The phone handset must support Bluetooth OBEX transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature. • Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they are already connected to any system via Bluetooth , and you may see a message on the phone display that the Bluetooth link is busy.
  • Page 92 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phonebook Edit can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phone- book. For example, the entry John Doe may have a mobile and a home number, but you can add ”John Doe’s” work number later using the Phonebook Edit feature.

  • Page 93: Phone Call Features

    • Note that only the phonebook in the current language is deleted. List All Names in the UConnect Phonebook • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Phonebook List Names. • The UConnect system will play the names of all the phonebook entries.
  • Page 94 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call Currently in Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your cell phone.
  • Page 95 Three-Way Calling To initiate three-way calling, press the “Voice Recogni- tion” button while a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as described under Making a Second Call While Current Call in Progress. After the second call has established, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a double beep, indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call.

  • Page 96: Uconnect System Features

    94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can continue on the UConnect system for a certain dura- tion, after which the call is automatically transferred from the UConnect system to the mobile phone. •...
  • Page 97 • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Emergency and the UConnect system will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num- ber. This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. NOTE: The emergency number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S.
  • Page 98 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Paging To learn how to page, refer to Working with Automated Systems. Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies, which time out a little too soon to work properly with the UConnect system. Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to Working with Automated Systems.
  • Page 99 send the corresponding phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as tones over the phone. NOTE: • You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone network configurations; this is normal. • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time out settings that are too short and may not allow the use of this feature.

  • Page 100: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the UConnect system (while dial- ing via the cell phone keypad, the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measures).
  • Page 101 from your UConnect paired cellular phone to the UConnect system or vice versa, press the “Voice Recog- nition” button and say Transfer Call. Connect or Disconnect Link Between the UConnect System and Cellular Phone Your cellular phone can be paired with many different electronic devices, but can only be actively connected with one electronic device at a time.

  • Page 102: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect System

    100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the UConnect system will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near (approximately within 30 ft [9 m]) the vehicle.
  • Page 103 Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the UConnect system. For best results, the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked with the engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan switched OFF. This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only.
  • Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When navigating through an automated system such as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of speaking the digit string, make sure to say Send. • Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is not in motion is recommended.
  • Page 105 • Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down. Bluetooth Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the UConnect system.
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  • Page 109 Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) zero three four five seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol...
  • Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) language list names list phones mobile mute mute off new entry pager pair a phone phone pairing pairing phonebook phone book previous record again redial Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) return to main menu return or main menu select phone...

  • Page 111: General Information

    General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- eration.

  • Page 112: Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped

    110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.

  • Page 113: Manual Lumbar - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Manual Lumbar — If Equipped The Lumbar adjustment is located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. To increase or decrease support, rotate the handle up or down. Lumbar Adjustment...

  • Page 114: Driver's Seatback Recline

    112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Driver’s Seatback Recline To recline: 1. Lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back to the desired position and release the handle. 2. Lift the handle to return the seatback to an upright position.

  • Page 115: Adjustable Head Restraints

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push down on the head restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical.

  • Page 116: Heated Seats - If Equipped

    114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Seats — If Equipped WARNING! Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.

  • Page 117: Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 NOTE: If HIGH-level heating is selected, heat will be felt within two to three minutes. Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat Front Passenger Seat Folded Flat Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat Control...

  • Page 118: Folding Rear Seat

    116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat To provide additional storage area, each rear seatback can be folded forward. Pull the strap forward to move the seat forward and flat. Rear Seat Folded Flat Folding Rear Seat...

  • Page 119: Reclining Rear Seat - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped Folding Rear Seat Reclining The Rear Seat...

  • Page 120: To Open And Close The Hood

    118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For additional comfort, pull the strap forward just enough to release the seatback latch. Then push the seatback to a reclined position, approximately 35 degrees maximum, and release the strap. WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
  • Page 121 Then move the safety catch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center and raise the hood. Secondary Hood Latch Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side (left side facing hood) of the engine compartment, to secure the hood in the open position.

  • Page 122: Lights

    120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors above the rear view mirror. Each light is turned ON by pressing the button. Press the button a second time to turn the light OFF.

  • Page 123: Multifunction Control Lever

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Multifunction Control Lever The Multifunction Control Lever controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights, the passing lights, and the fog lights. The Multi- function Control Lever is located on the left side of the steering column.

  • Page 124: Daytime Running Lights (Drl) - If Equipped

    122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, rotate the center portion of the Multifunction Control Lever up or down. Dimmer Control Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped The high beam lights will come on as Daytime Running Lights (DRL) at DRL intensity (lower), whenever the ignition is on, the engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake is off, the turn signal is off, and...

  • Page 125: Fog Lights - If Equipped

    Fog Lights — If Equipped Front Fog Lights Control The front fog light switch is on the Multifunction Control Lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull out the end of the Multifunction Control Lever. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the head- lights on low beam.

  • Page 126: Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch

    124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down without moving beyond the detent. If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.

  • Page 127: Passing Light

    Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the Multifunction Control Lever toward you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released. NOTE: If the Multifunction Control Lever is held in the flash-to-pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams will shut off.
  • Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The auxiliary Off-Road lights can only be acti- vated when the high beam headlights are on. Press the top of the switch to turn on the auxiliary Off-Road lights when off-road conditions require addi- tional lighting.

  • Page 129: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch on the control lever. The lever is located on the right side of the steering column. Windshield Wiper Operation Turn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper speed.

  • Page 130: Intermittent Wiper System

    128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be- tween cycles, desirable. Select the delay interval by turning the end of the lever. Rotate the knob upward (clockwise) to decrease the delay time and downward (counterclockwise) to increase the delay time.

  • Page 131: Mist Feature

    Mist Feature Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the wipers will continue to operate. Mist Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 CAUTION!

  • Page 132: Tilt Steering Column

    130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the steering column, push down on the lever below the turn signal control lever. With one hand firmly on the wheel, move the steering column up or down as desired. Push the lever back up to lock the column firmly in place.

  • Page 133: To Activate

    Speed Control Location To Activate Push the ON/OFF button. The CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system OFF, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The CRUISE indicator will turn off. The system should be turned OFF when not in use.

  • Page 134: To Deactivate

    132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the speed control lever toward you “CANCEL”, normal braking, or clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle, will deactivate speed control without erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the ON/OFF button or turning off the ignition switch erases the set speed memory.

  • Page 135: To Accelerate For Passing

    WARNING! Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery.

  • Page 136: Electronic Brake Control System

    134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplan- ing.

  • Page 137: Brake Assist System (Bas)

    Brake Assist System (BAS) The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- ing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help reduce braking distances.

  • Page 138: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Traction Control System (TCS) This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability.

  • Page 139: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - If Equipped

    NOTE: Anytime the ESP system is in the “Full Off” mode, ERM is disabled. Refer to “Electronic Stability Program (ESP)” for a complete explanation of the avail- able ESP modes. WARNING! Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- tions and driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur.

  • Page 140: Electronic Stability Program (Esp)

    138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HDC has the capability to sense terrain and will only activate when the vehicle is descending a hill. It will not activate on level ground. If desired, HDC can be fully deactivated by putting the vehicle into ESP “Full Off” mode.
  • Page 141 vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match the intended path, ESP applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the over-steer or under-steer condition •...
  • Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ESP Operating Modes The ESP system has three available operating modes for 4WD equipped vehicles and two available operating modes for 2WD equipped vehicles. Full On (4WD Models) or On (2WD Models) This is the normal operating mode for ESP. Whenever the vehicle is started the ESP system will be in this “On”...
  • Page 143 will illuminate and the “ESP Off” message will appear in the odometer. Press and release the Trip Odometer button located on the instrument cluster to clear this message. In this mode, ESP is turned off until the vehicle reaches a speed of 35 mph (56 km/h).

  • Page 144: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped

    142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP Indicator Light The malfunction indicator for the ESP is combined with the BAS indicator. The yellow “ESP/BAS Warning Light” and the yellow “ESP Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster both come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
  • Page 145 The HomeLink buttons that are located in the head liner or the sun visor designate the three different HomeLink channels. HomeLink Buttons NOTE: HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 WARNING! Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal Transceiver.

  • Page 146: Programming Homelink

    144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause seri- ous injury or death. Programming HomeLink Before You Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, erase all channels before you begin training.
  • Page 147 Watch for the HomeLink indicator to change flash rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up to 30 seconds, or longer in rare cases. The garage door may open and close while you train. NOTE: • Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming”...
  • Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door). 1 — Garage Door Opener 2 —...

  • Page 149: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming

    Gate Operator/Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to “time-out”...

  • Page 150: Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button

    148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button To re-program a channel that has been previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds.

  • Page 151: General Information

    General Information This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE: The transmitter has been tested and it complies...

  • Page 152: Opening The Sunroof

    150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle, with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 153: Pinch Protect Feature

    held forward again. To ensure sunroof is fully closed, press and hold switch until sunroof has completely stopped moving. Express Mode Press the switch forward and release, and the sunroof will close automatically from any position. The sunroof will close fully, and stop automatically. This is called Express Close.

  • Page 154: Sunshade Operation

    152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunshade Operation The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open. Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
  • Page 155 WARNING! To Avoid Serious Injury or Death: • Do not use a Three-Prong Adapter. • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use, and while driving the vehicle.

  • Page 156: Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off

    154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Outlet — 115 Volts (150 Watts) Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting.

  • Page 157: Console Features

    CONSOLE FEATURES WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with the console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cell phones, music players, and other hand-held electronic devices should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distrac- tion, resulting in death or injury.

  • Page 158: Cargo Area Features

    156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Light/Removable Self Recharging Flashlight — If Equipped The dual-function light is mounted in the headliner 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 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Removing Flashlight Three-Press Switch...

  • Page 160: Retractable Cargo Area Cover - If Equipped

    158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped To cover the cargo area: 1. Grasp the center portion of the cover flap. Pull it over the cargo area. Cargo Cover Extended 2. Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the slots in the pillar trim cover.

  • Page 161: Removable Load Floor

    3. Remove right side from cargo area. 4. Remove assembly from the vehicle. Cargo Cover Removal UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Removable Load Floor The cargo area load floor is removable and can be washed with mild soap and water. For removal, lift the load floor with your finger at the space provided at the rear.

  • Page 162: Cargo Tie-Down Loops

    160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Tie-Down Loops There are four D-rings tie-down loops in the lower trim for securing cargo. The tie-downs located on the cargo area floor should be used to safely secure loads when vehicle is moving. WARNING! •...

  • Page 163: Fold Down Speakers - If Equipped

    WARNING! To help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use seat belts. Fold Down Speakers —...

  • Page 164: Rear Window Features

    162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/Washer A switch on the right side of the steering column controls operation of the rear wiper/washer function. Rotating the center of the switch forward to the ON position will activate the wiper.

  • Page 165: Rear Window Defroster

    Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer (if equipped) is shared. It is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals.

  • Page 166: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped

    164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Use care when washing the inside of the rear window to prevent damage to heating elements. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Also, keep all objects a safe distance from the window to prevent damaging the heating elements.
  • Page 167 CAUTION! • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO NOT carry any loads on the roof rack without cross rails installed. The load should be secured and placed on top of the cross rails, not directly on the roof. If it is necessary to place the load on the roof, place a blanket or some other protection between the load and the roof surface.

  • Page 169: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....170 Instrument Cluster — Premium ... . . 171 Instrument Cluster Descriptions .
  • Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Digital Clock ....194 Clock Setting Procedure ....195 Sales Code REF —...
  • Page 171 Sales Code REC — AM/FM/CD (6–Disc) Radio With Navigation System ... . . 217 Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio — If Equipped ......217 REC Setting The Clock .

  • Page 172: Instrument Panel Features

    170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 2 — Demisters 3 — Instrument Cluster 4 — Radio 5 — Glove Box 6 — Storage Bin 7 — Climate Controls 8 — Heated Seat Switches — If Equipped 9 —...

  • Page 173: Instrument Cluster - Premium

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...

  • Page 174: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel Gauge/Fuel Door Location When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the pointer will show the level of fuel remain- ing in the fuel tank. The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the vehicle where the fuel door is located.
  • Page 175 4. Oil Pressure Warning Light Shows low engine oil pressure. The light will come on and remain on when the ignition switch is turned from the OFF to the ON position, and the light will turn off after the engine is started. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
  • Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light — If Equipped This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) described elsewhere in this manual. This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
  • Page 177 13. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi- tion. If the engine is critically hot, a warning chime will sound 10 times. After the chime turns off, the engine will still be critically hot until the light goes out. 14.
  • Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required.
  • Page 179 17. Temperature Gauge If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the instrument cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the H (red) mark, turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
  • Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 22. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
  • Page 181 TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replace- ment or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels.
  • Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There- fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after the service so that the correct mileage can be determined.
  • Page 183 26. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) This light is part of an Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD II that monitors emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control sys- tems. The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON/RUN position before engine start. If the light does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON/ RUN, have the condition checked promptly.
  • Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 30. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light The malfunction light for the ESP is combined with BAS. The yellow “ESP/BAS Warning Light” comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. They should go out with the engine running.

  • Page 185: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped

    ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED EVIC Location The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display. It is located below the speedometer. The EVIC consists of the following: • System status UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 •...

  • Page 186: Engine Oil Change Indicator System

    184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Right Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • RKE Battery Low (with a single chime) • Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle not in PARK (automatic transmissions) or vehicle is in motion (manual transmissions).

  • Page 187: Evic Functions

    cluster. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the fol- lowing procedure. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Do not start the engine. 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.

  • Page 188: Compass/Temperature/Audio

    186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Distance To Empty (DTE) • Elapsed Time • Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) • Personal Settings To Reset The Display Pressing and holding the EVIC button once will clear the function currently being displayed. Reset will only occur if a resettable function is currently being displayed.

  • Page 189: Distance To Empty (Dte)

    Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level.
  • Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Use the EVIC button to display one of the following choices: Language When in this display you may select different languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions. Pressing the EVIC button while in this display selects English, Espanol, Deutsch, Italiano, or Francais depend- ing on availability.
  • Page 191 Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This feature may be selected with or without the flash lights on lock/unlock feature. Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until “ON”...
  • Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit When this feature is selected the power window switches, radio, hands–free system, power sunroof, and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature.
  • Page 193 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and geographic North. In some areas of the country, the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings.
  • Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To Set the Variance With the ignition in the ON position, quickly (less than one second) press and release the EVIC button several times until you have displayed the Per- sonal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) menu. Once in the Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) menu, press and release (less than one second) the EVIC button several times until “Compass Variance”...

  • Page 195: Radio General Information

    EVIC button will place the Compass in calibration mode. The Cal indicator will come on continuously in the EVIC display, to indicate that the compass is now in the calibration mode and that the vehicle can now be driven to calibrate. A short EVIC button press from the Cali- brate Compass (Yes) screen will exit the EVIC Customer Programmable features, and return it to its normal oper- ating mode.

  • Page 196: Two Types Of Signals

    194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TWO TYPES OF SIGNALS There are two basic types of radio signals: AM or Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to vary; and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound.

  • Page 197: Clock Setting Procedure

    Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE/AUDIO con- trol knob. 3. After the hours are adjusted, push the TUNE/AUDIO control knob to set the minutes. 4.

  • Page 198: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode

    196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Press the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio.
  • Page 199 NOTE: In Hands-Free Phone (if equipped) mode, the MUTE button mutes the microphone. SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station in either, AM, FM, or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for five seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next.
  • Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TUNE Control (Radio Mode) Turn the rotary TUNE control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. AM/FM Button (Radio Mode) Press the button to select AM or FM modes. Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Press the rotary TUNE control, and BASS will display.

  • Page 201: Operating Instructions - Cd Mode

    selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- ton, the station will continue to play but will not be stored into pushbutton memory. You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window.
  • Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF, the CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player. • This radio does not play discs with MP3 tracks. SEEK Button (CD Mode) Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next track on the CD.

  • Page 203: Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Mode

    Press and hold the FF button to fast forward through the tracks. Release the FF button to stop the fast forward feature. If the RW button is pressed, the current track will reverse to the beginning of the track and begin playing. RND/SET Button (Random Play Button) (CD Mode) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate...

  • Page 204: Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone - If Equipped

    202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUTE Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound from the speakers. MUTE will display. Press the MUTE button a second time and the sound from the speakers will return. Rotating the volume control or turning off the ignition will also return the sound from the speakers.

  • Page 205: Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio - If Equipped

    Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — If Equipped Refer to the “Satellite Radio” section of this Owner’s Manual. SALES CODE RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS-FREE PHONE, AND VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES™) CAPABILITIES NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate.
  • Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Press the ON/VOL a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the volume control to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it.
  • Page 207 SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station, in either AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for five seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop the search, press SCAN a second time.
  • Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AM/FM Button (Radio Mode) Press the button to select AM or FM Modes. Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Press the rotary TUNE control, and BASS will display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decrease the Bass tones.
  • Page 209 Toggle the PTY button to select the following format types: 16 Digit-Character Program Type No program type or un- defined Adult Hits Alert Alert Classical Classic Rock College Country Emergency Test Emergency Test Foreign Language Foreign_Language Information Jazz News UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 Program Type Nostalgia Display...
  • Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY function only operates when in the FM mode. If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (Program Type) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station.

  • Page 211: Operating Instructions - (Cd Mode For Cd Audio Play)

    Operating Instructions - (CD Mode for CD Audio Play) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. NOTE: This Radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable com- pact discs (CD-RW) compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.

  • Page 212: Load/Eject Button (Cd Mode For Cd Audio Play)

    210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play) Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the left side of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first 10 seconds of the current selection.
  • Page 213 Radio display will show EJECTING DISC when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc. Press and hold the LOAD/ EJT button for five seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded.

  • Page 214: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CD Mode for CD Audio Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace.
  • Page 215 • Level 1: 12 (including a separator 3-character extension) • Level 2: 31 (including a separator 3-character extension) Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs.

  • Page 216: Operating Instructions

    214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not supported. Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files.
  • Page 217 PLEASE WAIT and prompt when to INSERT DISC. After the radio displays LOAD DISC insert the CD into the player. Radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc is loading. LOAD/EJECT - Eject Press the LOAD/ EJECT button and the push- button with the corresponding number where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal.
  • Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TUNE Control (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the TUNE control allows the adjustment of Tone, Balance, and Fade. AM/FM Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Switches back to Radio mode. RND/ PTY Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing this button plays files randomly.

  • Page 219: Sales Code Rec - Am/Fm/Cd (6-Disc) Radio With Navigation System

    SALES CODE REC — AM/FM/CD (6–DISC) RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM Satellite Navigation Radio with CD Player with MP3 Capability (REC) - combines a Global-Positioning System-based navigation system with an integrated color screen to provide maps, turn identification, selection UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 menus and instructions for selecting a variety of destina- tions and routes, AM/FM stereo radio and six-disc CD changer with MP3 capability.

  • Page 220: Rec Setting The Clock

    218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL REC Setting the Clock GPS Clock The GPS receiver used in this system is synchronized to the time data being transmitted by the GPS satellites. The satellites’ clock is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This is the worldwide standard for time.
  • Page 221 4. To turn daylight savings on or off, select “Daylight Savings” and press ENTER. Select “On” or “Off” and press ENTER. 5. Select DONE to exit from the clock setting mode. Press ENTER to save your changes. If you press CANCEL or NAV then your changes will not be saved.

  • Page 222: Satellite Radio - If Equipped

    220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. To decrease the clock by one hour, use the Select Encoder to highlight the “-” sign. Press ENTER. Press ENTER again to decrease the clock by another hour. 4. To increase the clock by minutes, make sure “MIN +” is highlighted and press ENTER.

  • Page 223: Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (Esn/Sid)

    number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at www.siriuscanada.ca for Cana- dian residents. Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) Please have the following information available when calling: 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID). 2. Your Vehicle Identification Number. To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following procedure.

  • Page 224: Selecting Satellite Mode In Ref, Raq, And Rak Radios

    222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL With the ignition in the ACC position and the radio off, press the CD Eject and SET buttons simultaneously until the 12 digits of the ESN/SID appear on the screen. Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, RAQ, And RAK Radios Selecting Satellite Mode —...

  • Page 225: Storing And Selecting Preset Channels

    Storing And Selecting Preset Channels In addition to the 12 AM and 12 FM preset stations, you may also commit 12 satellite stations to pushbutton memory. These satellite channel preset stations will not erase any AM or FM preset memory stations. Follow the memory preset procedures that apply to your radio.

  • Page 226: Reception Quality

    224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons: • The vehicle is parked in an underground parking structure or under a physical obstacle. • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception. •...

  • Page 227: Radio Operation

    The left-hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand control is different depending on which mode you are in. The following describes the left-hand control operation in each mode. Radio Operation Press the top of the switch to SEEK up to the next listenable station.

  • Page 228: Cd/Dvd Maintenance

    226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD MAINTENANCE To keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If a disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge.

  • Page 229: Climate Controls

    CLIMATE CONTROLS Climate Controls The Climate Control System allows you to balance the temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the instrument panel, below the radio. Climate Control Location UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 The air conditioning system of your vehicle contains R-134a, a refrigerant that does not deplete the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere.
  • Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bi-Level Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. NOTE: There is a difference in temperature between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions.
  • Page 231 NOTE: For maximum airflow to the rear seat passen- gers, the center instrument panel outlets can be aimed, so that the left center outlet is directed toward the right rear passenger and the right center outlet is directed toward the left rear passenger. Fan Control Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the...

  • Page 232: Air Conditioning

    230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Circulation Control Use this button to choose between outside air intake or recirculation of the air inside the vehicle. A lamp will illuminate when you are in recirculate mode. Only use the recirculate mode to tempo- rarily block out any outside odors, smoke, or dust and to cool the interior rapidly upon initial start...

  • Page 233: Air Filtration System - If Equipped

    MAX A/C For maximum cooling select the air direction to either the Panel or Bi-Level position using the mode control. Press the A/C button and the recirculation button so that both lamps are illuminated and set the temperature control to its coolest setting.

  • Page 234: Operating Tips

    232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips...
  • Page 235 Window Fogging Vehicle side windows tend to fog on the inside in mild rainy or humid weather. To clear the windows, set mode to the mix or defrost position. Direct the panel outlets toward the side windows. Do not use recirculate without A/C for long periods as fogging may occur.
  • Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Side Window Demisters A side window demister outlet is at each end of the instrument panel. These nonadjustable outlets direct air toward the side windows when the system is in either the FLOOR, MIX, or DEFROST mode. The air is directed at the area of the windows through which you view the outside mirrors.

  • Page 237: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ..... 239 Manual Transmission ....239 Automatic Transmission .
  • Page 238 236 STARTING AND OPERATING AutoStick — If Equipped ....249 AutoStick Operation ....249 AutoStick General Information .
  • Page 239 Brake System ......278 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) — If Equipped ......279 Power Steering .
  • Page 240 238 STARTING AND OPERATING Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ... . 316 Vehicle Loading ......317 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .

  • Page 241: Starting Procedures

    STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seri- ously or fatally injured.

  • Page 242: Normal Starting

    240 STARTING AND OPERATING Normal Starting Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine does not require pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. Simply turn the ignition switch to the START position and release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 15 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure.

  • Page 243: If Engine Fails To Start

    If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” procedure, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there. Crank the engine for no more than 15 seconds. This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.

  • Page 244: Manual Transaxle - If Equipped

    242 STARTING AND OPERATING MANUAL TRANSAXLE — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking brake fully applied. The parking brake should al- ways be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle, especially on an incline.

  • Page 245: Recommended Shift Speeds

    For most city driving, you will find it easier to use only the lower gears. For steady highway driving with light accelerations, 5th gear is recommended. Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, and never try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged.

  • Page 246: Automatic Transaxle - If Equipped

    244 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! If you skip more than one gear while downshifting or downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you could damage the engine, transmission, or clutch. To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift down to 2nd or 1st gear when descending a steep grade.
  • Page 247 CAUTION! Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed.

  • Page 248: Brake/Transmission Interlock System

    246 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Interlock System This system prevents you from moving the shift lever out of PARK and into any gear unless the brake pedal is pressed. This system is active only while the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC positions. Always depress the brake pedal first, before moving the shift lever out of PARK.
  • Page 249 PARK Supplements the parking brake by locking the transmis- sion. The engine can be started in this range. Never use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. Always apply the parking brake first, and then place the shift lever in the PARK position.
  • Page 250 248 STARTING AND OPERATING The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the transmission shift lever into the PARK position: • When shifting into PARK, firmly move the shift lever all the way forward until it stops. •...

  • Page 251: Autostick - If Equipped

    AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED Autostick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers six manual ratio changes to provide you with more control. Autostick allows you to maximize engine brak- ing, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. This system can also provide you with more control during passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situations.

  • Page 252: Autostick General Information

    250 STARTING AND OPERATING Autostick operation is activated in the DRIVE position by moving the shift lever side-to-side. Moving the shift lever to the (+) side will activate Autostick and shift up to the next higher manual ratio, unless you are already operating in or near Overdrive, in which case 6th ratio will be selected.

  • Page 253: Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If Equipped

    FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED This feature provides full time, on-demand, 4–Wheel Drive (4WD). Four-Wheel Drive Switch STARTING AND OPERATING 251 Where one or more wheels have wheel spin or if addi- tional traction is needed in sand, deep snow, or loose traction surfaces, activate the 4WD Lock switch by pull- ing up once and releasing.

  • Page 254: Freedom Drive Ii - Safe Off-Road Driving

    252 STARTING AND OPERATING FREEDOM DRIVE II – SAFE OFF-ROAD DRIVING Off-Road Driving Tips and Vehicle Characteristics The Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package has excellent on and off-road capabilities. These off-road capabilities will allow you to explore those wilderness trails where few travel, providing a source of exciting and satisfying recreation.

  • Page 255: Freedom Drive Ii 4Wd System Operation

    • Unique springs for a 1 in (2.5 cm) of increased ride height • Fog lamps • Seat height adjust • Three-mode Electronic Stability Program (ESP) • Hilldescent control • Unique off-road engine calibration for optimum off- road performance with premium fuel •...

  • Page 256: Freedom Drive Ii - Off-Road Features

    254 STARTING AND OPERATING Freedom Drive II – Off-Road Features The following are key off-road features which are active when the system has the 4WD lock lever engaged and is in the Low Off-Road mode. • Hill Descent Braking – Hill descent braking uses the vehicle braking system to provide a controlled descent down varying grades.

  • Page 257: High Mobility Characteristics

    • Unique Engine Calibration – When the system has the 4WD lock lever engaged and is in the Low Off-Road mode or reverse, the engine calibration changes to run higher spark advance with premium fuel for optimum off-road performance. Your vehicle is equipped with an active spark knock system and can adjust the engine calibration for a varying range of fuel octane levels.
  • Page 258 256 STARTING AND OPERATING Angles A B C D...

  • Page 259: Water Fording Characteristics

    Water Fording Characteristics Water fording characteristic is the vehicle’s ability to cross a body of still water, where the powertrain and drivetrain are safe from water ingestion. The Freedom Drive II Off-Road package has high water fording char- acteristics with the ability to cross a pool of water, STARTING AND OPERATING 257 without stopping, 19 in (48 cm) deep at a maximum speed of 5 mph (8 km/h) with an entrance ramp angle of...
  • Page 260 258 STARTING AND OPERATING Water Fording Characteristics...

  • Page 261: The Basics Of Off-Road Driving

    The Basics of Off-Road Driving You will encounter many types of terrain driving off- road. You should be familiar with the terrain and area before proceeding. There are many types of surface conditions: hard packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow and ice.

  • Page 262: When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The 4Wd Lock Lever Engaged

    260 STARTING AND OPERATING When To Use Low (L Off-Road) with the 4WD Lock Lever Engaged When driving off-road, shift into low (L Off-Road) and activate the 4WD LOCK. This will provide additional traction and activates the numerous off-road features to improve handling and control on slippery or difficult terrain.
  • Page 263 CAUTION! On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at high engine RPM’s or vehicle speeds because engine brak- ing may cause skidding and loss of control. • Mud – Deep mud creates a great deal of suction around the tires and is very difficult to get through. You should use low (L Off-Road) with the 4WD LOCK engaged and maintain your momentum.

  • Page 264: Crossing Obstacles (Rocks And Other High Points)

    262 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! Reduced tire pressures may cause tire unseating and total loss of air pressure. To reduce the risk of tire unseating, while at a reduced tire pressure, reduce your speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers.
  • Page 265 Crossing Large Rocks When approaching large rocks, choose a path which ensures you drive over the largest of them with your tires. This will lift your undercarriage over the obstacle. The tread of the tire is tougher and thicker than the side wall and is designed to take the abuse.

  • Page 266: Hill Climbing

    264 STARTING AND OPERATING Crossing Logs To cross a log, approach it at a slight angle (approxi- mately 10 to 15 degrees). This allows one front tire to be on top of the log while the other just starts to climb the log.
  • Page 267 feel confident with the vehicle and your abilities. You should always climb hills straight up and down. Never attempt to climb a hill on an angle. • Before Climbing A Steep Hill – As you approach a hill consider its grade or steepness. Determine if it is too steep.
  • Page 268 266 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Never attempt to climb a hill at an angle or turn around on a steep grade. Driving across an incline increases the risk of a rollover, which may result in severe injury. • Driving Down Hill – Before driving down a steep hill you need to determine if it is too steep for a safe descent.
  • Page 269 WARNING! Driving across an incline increases the risk of a rollover, which may result in severe injury. • If You Stall Or Begin To Lose Headway – If you stall or begin to lose headway while climbing a steep hill, allow your vehicle to come to a stop and immediately apply the brake.

  • Page 270: Driving Through Water

    268 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving Through Water Extreme care should be taken crossing any type of water. Water crossings should be avoided if possible, and only be attempted when necessary in a safe responsible man- ner. You should only drive through areas which are designated and approved.
  • Page 271 • Before You Cross Any Type Of Water – As you approach any type of water you need to determine if you can cross it safely and responsibly. If necessary, get out and walk through the water or probe it with a stick.

  • Page 272: Airing Down For Off-Road Driving

    270 STARTING AND OPERATING • Crossing Ditches, Streams, Shallow Rivers Or Other Flowing Water – Flowing water can be extremely dangerous. Never attempt to cross a fast running stream or river even in shallow water. Fast moving water can easily push your vehicle downstream sweeping it out of control.

  • Page 273: Vehicle Recovery

    softer surfaces such as sand and lighter vehicles. You will need to experiment to determine what is right for your situation. It is easier and faster to let air out than it is to replace it so, start high and lower it as required. Remem- ber you must return the tires to normal air pressure before driving on-road or at highway conditions.
  • Page 274 272 STARTING AND OPERATING surroundings, then using a tow strap to the vehicle tow hooks would be fast and easy. If the vehicle is severely hung up or in a situation where great care needs to be taken during the recovery, then nothing can do the job better than a winch.
  • Page 275 CAUTION! Damage can occur when spinning your tires at an excessive high speed. Do not spin your tires faster than an indicated 30 mph (48 km/h). Do not spin the wheels continuously for more than 30 seconds. • Using The Tow Hooks With A Tow Strap – Tow straps are a quick and easy way to recover your vehicle from minor situations if you have a secondary vehicle which is not stuck.

  • Page 276: After Driving Off-Road

    274 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Never use tow straps with end hooks or link two straps with a clevis pin. These heavy metal objects could become projectiles if a strap breaks, which could cause severe injury. Never leave more than 2 to 3 ft (61 to 91 cm) of slack in the strap.

  • Page 277: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

    WARNING! Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. You might not have full braking power when you need it to prevent an accident. If you have been operating your vehicle in dirty conditions, get your brakes checked and cleaned as necessary.

  • Page 278: Traction

    276 STARTING AND OPERATING TRACTION When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface. This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precautions should be observed: 1.
  • Page 279 brake pedal, pull up slightly on the lever, then depress the button on the end of the lever and push the lever fully down toward the floor. NOTE: The parking brake lever will not release unless the lever is pulled up slightly past its applied position. Parking Brake Lever STARTING AND OPERATING 277 When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking...

  • Page 280: Brake System

    278 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the ignition.

  • Page 281: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) - If Equipped

    If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa- bility, the remaining system will still function with some loss of overall braking effectiveness. This will be evident by increased pedal travel during application and greater pedal force required to slow or stop. In addition, if the malfunction is caused by an internal leak, as the brake fluid in the master cylinder drops, the brake warning indicator will light.
  • Page 282 280 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that af- forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded.
  • Page 283 When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises. These noises are the system per- forming its self-check cycle to ensure that the ABS working properly.

  • Page 284: Power Steering

    282 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost. If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle.

  • Page 285: Tire Safety Information

    TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION TIRE MARKINGS NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. STARTING AND OPERATING 283 •...
  • Page 286 284 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart Size Designation: P = Passenger Car tire size based on U.S. design standards ...blank... = Passenger Car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
  • Page 287 Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...

  • Page 288: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    286 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle.

  • Page 289: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    TIRE LOADING AND TIRE PRESSURE Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire Placard Location STARTING AND OPERATING 287 Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle...
  • Page 290 288 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading Information placard and in the “Vehicle Loading”...
  • Page 291 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
  • Page 292 290 STARTING AND OPERATING...

  • Page 293: Tires - General Information

    WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION Tire Pressure Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
  • Page 294 292 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! •Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose control of your vehicle. •Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
  • Page 295 Tire Placard Location The pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as inspecting for signs of tire wear or visible damage at least once a month. Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. DO NOT make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation.
  • Page 296 294 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the Winter. Example: If garage temperature = 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature = 32°F (0°C) then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this...
  • Page 297 Radial Ply Tires WARNING! Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly. The instability could cause an accident. Al- ways use radial ply tires in sets of four (or six, in case of trucks with dual rear wheels).
  • Page 298 296 STARTING AND OPERATING DO NOT install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare. DO NOT install more than one compact spare tire/wheel on the vehicle at any given time.
  • Page 299 Tire Spinning When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, DO NOT spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously with- out stopping when you are stuck. For additional information, refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle”...
  • Page 300 298 STARTING AND OPERATING Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this point. Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: • Driving style • Tire pressure • Distance driven WARNING! Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread.
  • Page 301 WARNING! DO NOT use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance characteristics, result- ing in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle.

  • Page 302: Tire Chains

    300 STARTING AND OPERATING Alignment And Balance Poor suspension alignment may result in: • Fast tire wear. • Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided wear. • Vehicle pull to right or left. Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right. Alignment will not correct this condition.

  • Page 303: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) - If Equipped

    type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to main- tain mud, snow, and wet traction levels and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride. Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your type of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules” Section of this manual.
  • Page 304 302 STARTING AND OPERATING pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pressure. • The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warn- ing limit for any reason, including low temperature effects, or natural pressure loss through the tire.
  • Page 305 CAUTION! • The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warnings have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when us- ing replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style.

  • Page 306: Base System - If Equipped

    304 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire. Base System — If Equipped This is the TPMS warning indicator located in the instrument cluster. The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev- els.
  • Page 307 The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound a chime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still exists.

  • Page 308: Premium System - If Equipped

    306 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF, as long...
  • Page 309 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi- nate in the instrument cluster and an audible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low. The audible chime will sound once every ignition cycle for each condition that it detects.
  • Page 310 308 STARTING AND OPERATING graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop flash- ing, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Light will extin- guish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been re- ceived. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive this infor- mation.
  • Page 311 will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur with any of the following scenarios: 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors. 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals.

  • Page 312: General Information

    310 STARTING AND OPERATING limit in any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information. General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada.

  • Page 313: Fuel Requirements

    FUEL REQUIREMENTS GASOLINE ENGINES Your vehicle is designed to meet all emis- sion regulations and provide excellent fuel economy when using high-quality regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended. The use of premium gaso- line will provide no benefit over high-quality regular gasolines and, in some circumstances may result in poorer performance.

  • Page 314: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends

    312 STARTING AND OPERATING Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- ates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions. Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in your vehicle.

  • Page 315: Materials Added To Fuel

    Materials Added To Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional detergents or other additives is not needed under normal conditions and would result in additional cost. Therefore you should not have to add anything to the fuel. Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s...

  • Page 316: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    314 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning: • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such as a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for an extended period of time.
  • Page 317 After removing the gas cap, place the gas cap tether cable over a hook on the inside of the fuel door. This keeps the gas cap suspended away from and protects the vehicle’s surface. Fuel Filler Door Features STARTING AND OPERATING 315 CAUTION! •...

  • Page 318: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    316 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled. • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is in violation of most state and Federal fire regula- tions and will cause the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to turn on.

  • Page 319: Vehicle Loading

    the vehicle is started. Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II” in Section 7 of this manual for more information. CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys- tem could result from using an improper fuel tank filler cap (gas cap).

  • Page 320: Common Towing Definitions

    318 STARTING AND OPERATING Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the information: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue weight.
  • Page 321 Tongue Weight (TW) The Tongue Weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load. You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle. Frontal Area The frontal area is the maximum height and maximum width of the front of a trailer.

  • Page 322: Trailer Hitch Classification

    320 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability, and braking performance, and could result in an accident. Weight-Distributing Systems may not be compatible with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational Vehicle dealer for additional information.

  • Page 323: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area 2.4L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 2.4L Auto/Man with Trailer Tow Prep Pack- 32 sq ft (3.0 Sq. m) age (AHC) Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.

  • Page 324: Trailer And Tongue Weight

    322 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.

  • Page 325: Towing Requirements

    NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard in the Tire Safety Information Section of this manual for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle.
  • Page 326 324 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as possible: Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel. When trailering cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control.
  • Page 327 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight). Towing Requirements — Tires − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact spare tire.
  • Page 328 326 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.

  • Page 329: Towing Tips

    NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. 4-Pin Connector STARTING AND OPERATING 327 7-Pin Connector Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping...
  • Page 330 328 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips — Automatic Transmission The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation. Refer to the “Main- tenance Schedule” in Section 8 for transmission fluid change intervals.

  • Page 331: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) Recreational Towing Chart Recreational Towing Condition Four Wheel Flat Tow (all wheels on ground) Two Wheel Dolly Tow (rear wheels on ground) Flat Bed Tow (all wheels on bed of truck) NOTE:...
  • Page 332 330 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! • DO NOT FLAT TOW any vehicle equipped with an AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing, make sure all four wheels are off the ground. • Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transaxle will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing.

  • Page 333: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ....332 If Your Engine Overheats ....332 Automatic Transaxle Overheating .

  • Page 334: Hazard Warning Flasher

    332 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The flasher switch is located on the instrument panel, below the radio. Depress the switch and both cluster indicators and all front and rear directional signals will flash. Depress the switch again to turn Hazard Warning Flashers off. Do not use this emergency warning system when the vehicle is in motion.

  • Page 335: Automatic Transaxle Overheating

    the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat, the Mode control to floor, and the fan control to HIGH. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.

  • Page 336: Jacking And Tire Changing

    334 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack.

  • Page 337: Spare Tire Stowage

    Spare Tire Stowage The spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the cargo area. Spare Tire Removal Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down. Preparations For Jacking Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or slippery areas, set the parking brake and place the shift lever in PARK (automatic transmission) or REVERSE (manual transmission).

  • Page 338: Jacking Instructions

    336 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions Jack Warning Label WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
  • Page 339 1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack assembly. 2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
  • Page 340 338 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. There are two front jacking locations and two rear jacking locations on each side of the body. The front locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts, the rear ones by two rectangular cutouts. For vehicles equipped with plastic trim, the plastic has been cut away to expose the jacking locations in the body.
  • Page 341 7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left. 8. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening the wheel nuts. Alternate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Correct wheel nut torque is 100 ft lbs (135 N·m).

  • Page 342: Jump-Starting Procedures Due To A Low Battery

    340 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW BATTERY WARNING! Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be hurt by the fan. WARNING! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started.
  • Page 343 WARNING! Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured. NOTE: Disconnecting the battery with the ignition in the ON position will cause vehicles with an automatic transaxle (CVT2) to go into “default mode”...

  • Page 344: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    342 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean over the battery when attaching the clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other. If acid splashes in your eyes or on your skin, flush the contaminated area immediately with large quantities of water.

  • Page 345: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    front wheels. Then shift back and forth between RE- VERSE and 1st gear. Usually the least accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion without spin- ning the wheels is most effective. WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause axle, tire damage or failure.

  • Page 346: Without The Ignition Key

    344 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2All Transaxles CAUTION! If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the ignition switch must be in the ACC position, not in the LOCK position. Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when towing. When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components.

  • Page 347: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment — Gasoline ... 348 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ..349 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ... . 349 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs .
  • Page 348 346 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Suspension Ball Joints ....362 Body Lubrication ..... 363 Windshield Wiper Blades .
  • Page 349 Auxiliary Off-Road Light ....393 Fluids And Capacities ....395 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts .

  • Page 350: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — GASOLINE...

  • Page 351: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transaxle control systems. When these systems are oper- ating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent per- formance and fuel economy, as well as engine emissions well within current government regulations.

  • Page 352: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE RESET button to turn off the message. If the problem persists, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will turn on the MIL.

  • Page 353: Replacement Parts

    5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen: a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition key or start the engine. This means that the vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I/M station.

  • Page 354: Authorized Dealer Service

    352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner. Service manuals are available which include detailed service information for your vehicle. Refer to these service manuals before attempting any procedure yourself.
  • Page 355 The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will give you an incorrect reading.
  • Page 356 354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for recommended engine oil change intervals. Engine Oil Selection (Gasoline Engines) For best performance and maximum protection for all engines under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer- tified and meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
  • Page 357 Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- ber should not be used. Synthetic Engine Oils You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes are followed.

  • Page 358: Drive Belt - Check Condition

    356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Drive Belt — Check Condition Check the drive belt condition. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 of this manual. Inspect the drive belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, or glazing and replace the belt for any sign of damage which could result in belt failure.
  • Page 359 CAUTION! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor- mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly. Contin- ued operation of your vehicle with a severe malfunction could cause the converter to overheat, resulting in possible damage to the converter and the...

  • Page 360: Crankcase Emission Control System

    358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. • Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle.

  • Page 361: Maintenance-Free Battery

    WARNING! The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the engine compartment before starting the vehicle with the air cleaner removed.
  • Page 362 360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area immediately with large amounts of water.

  • Page 363: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    Air Conditioner Maintenance For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time.

  • Page 364: Power Steering - Fluid Check

    362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service be performed by authorized dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.

  • Page 365: Body Lubrication

    Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, doors, liftgate and hood hinges, should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli- cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit.

  • Page 366: Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir

    364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the glass. 2. Push the release tab and slide the wiper blade assem- bly down along the arm. Gently place the wiper arm on the windshield. 3.

  • Page 367: Cooling System

    Cooling System WARNING! • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature controlled and can start at any time the ignition switch is in the ON position. •...
  • Page 368 366 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” under Section 8. If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals.
  • Page 369 Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This coolant can be used up to five years or 100,000 miles before replacement. To prevent reducing this extended maintenance period, it is important that you use the same coolant throughout the life of your vehicle.
  • Page 370 368 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- caution. Never add coolant when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated engine.
  • Page 371 When additional coolant is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill. Points To Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment.

  • Page 372: Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses

    370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in unsatisfactory coolant performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emissions. Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of heat and mechanical damage.

  • Page 373: Brake System

    Brake System In order to assure brake system performance, all brake system components should be inspected periodically. Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” under Section 8. WARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and possible brake damage.
  • Page 374 372 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Inspection of brake hoses should be done when- ever the brake system is serviced and at every engine oil change. WARNING! Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure. You could have an accident. If you see any signs of cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brake hoses replaced immediately.

  • Page 375: Automatic Transaxle (Cvt)

    WARNING! Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial boiling point or is unidentified as to specification, may result in sudden brake failure during hard prolonged braking. You could have an accident. CAUTION! Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall clutch system performance.

  • Page 376: Manual Transaxle

    374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE steel belt traction on the drive and driven pulleys. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts” for correct fluid type. CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- turer’s recommended fluid will cause belt slip and result in a complete transmission failure! Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts”...

  • Page 377: Rear Drive Assembly (Rda) - Awd/4Wd Models Only

    Frequency Of Fluid Change Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary lubricant has become contaminated with water. NOTE: If contaminated with water, the fluid should be changed immediately.

  • Page 378: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

    376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the fill plug. The fluid level should be maintained be- tween the bottom of the fill hole to 1/8 in (4 mm) below the fill hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level. Frequency Of Fluid Change Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
  • Page 379 Washing • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- hicle in the shade using Mopar Car Wash or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with clear water. • If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu- lated on your vehicle, use Mopar Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to remove.
  • Page 380 378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause which destroys the paint and protective coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos- sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon- sibility of the owner.
  • Page 381 • For grease stains, apply Mopar Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. • Do not use any solvents or protectants on Yes Essen- tials products. Interior Care Use Mopar Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting.
  • Page 382 380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Headlights Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and, therefore, different lens cleaning procedures must be followed. To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth.
  • Page 383 Instrument Panel Bezels CAUTION! When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- hicle, read the installation instructions carefully. Some air fresheners will damage the finish of painted or decorated parts if allowed to directly contact any surface. Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic.

  • Page 384: Fuses/Integrated Power Module (Ipm)

    382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES/INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM) An Integrated Power Module (IPM) is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses. A label that identifies each component may be printed on the inside of the cover.
  • Page 385 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Pwr run/Acc Outlet Yellow 10 Amp IOD CCN/ Interior Lighting 40 Amp RAD Fan Relay Bat- Green tery Feed 15 Amp IGN Run/Acc Cigar Lt Blue Ltr/Sunroof 10 Amp IOD Feed Mod-Wcm 40 Amp ASD Relay Contact Green PWR Feed...
  • Page 386 384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Yellow 10 Amp 30 Amp Pink 10 Amp Description Cavity Cartridge Hot Car (No Fuse Re- quired) Heated Seats Headlamp Washer Relay Control ENG ASD Control Feed 1 ABS MOD/J1962 Conn/PCM Mini- Description...

  • Page 387: Vehicle Storage

    CAUTION! • When installing the IPM cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the IPM, and possibly result in an electrical system failure. •...

  • Page 388: Bulb Replacement

    386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS BULBS — Exterior Low Beam/High Beam Headlight ... . H13 Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Light ....3157AK or 3157A Front Fog Light .
  • Page 389 2. Reach into engine compartment and pull red lock out at connector. Releasing Red Lock Tab MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 3. Remove the green connector from the back of the bulb by pulling straight back. Releasing Connector...
  • Page 390 388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Twist the bulb to the left and pull outward from assembly. Twisting Bulb From Socket Removing Halogen Bulb From Assembly NOTE: These are halogen bulbs. Take care not to touch the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingers could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb life.

  • Page 391: Fog Lights

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 389 Fog Lights See your authorized dealer for replacement. Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights — Replacement 1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail light housing. Push-Pins Removed Removing Push-Pins...
  • Page 392 390 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Grasp the tail light and pull firmly to disengage the 3. Twist and remove socket from the lightl. light from the aperture panel. Removing Socket and Bulb Pulling Lamp From Body...

  • Page 393: License Lights

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391 4. Remove bulb from socket and replace. License Lights 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the light from the liftgate. Removing Bulb From Socket Prying Lamp from Liftgate...

  • Page 394: Center High-Mounted Stoplight

    392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Removing Socket From Lamp 3. Pull the bulb from the socket. Removing Bulb From Socket Center High-Mounted Stoplight Light is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer for replacement.

  • Page 395: Auxiliary Off-Road Light

    Auxiliary Off-Road Light 1. Remove the three screws attaching the lens to the housing. Lens Removal MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 2. Unlatch the wire clasp securing the bulb into the housing and rotate it into the position shown. Releasing The Bulb...
  • Page 396 394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Disconnect the bulb from the light harness to replace the bulb. Disconnecting Bulb...

  • Page 397: Fluids And Capacities

    FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Fuel (Approximate) Engine Oil-With Filter All Gasoline Engines (use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil) Cooling System * Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Miles Formula), or equivalent. * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 U.S.

  • Page 398: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts

    396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Engine Coolant Engine Oil Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs Fuel Selection Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil.

  • Page 399: Chassis

    Chassis Component Automatic Transaxle (CVT) Fluid Manual Transaxle Fluid Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Brake Master Cylinder Power Steering Reservoir Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts Mopar CVTF + 4 Mopar ATF+4 MS9602 Mopar Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5 or equivalent non- synthetic product.

  • Page 401: Maintenance Schedules

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emissions Control System Maintenance ..400 Maintenance Schedule ....400 Required Maintenance Intervals ... 403...

  • Page 402: Emissions Control System Maintenance

    400 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type, must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure the continued proper functioning of the Emissions Con- trol System. These, and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliability.
  • Page 403 NOTE: • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil if it has been six months since your last oil change and even if the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated.
  • Page 404 402 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once a Month • Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required. • Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission and add as needed.
  • Page 405 Required Maintenance Intervals Maintenance Items Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. If using your vehicle for dusty or off-road conditions, in - spect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. Replace the air conditioning filter.
  • Page 406 404 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Items Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more then 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
  • Page 407 † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.

  • Page 409: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle ..... . . 409 Prepare For The Appointment ... . 409 Prepare A List .
  • Page 410 408 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Publication Order Forms ....414 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......415 Treadwear .

  • Page 411: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty.

  • Page 412: Chrysler Llc Customer Center

    410 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE high quality service. The manufacturer’s authorized deal- ers have the facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first.

  • Page 413: In Mexico Contact

    In Mexico contact: Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 Sante Fe C.P. 05109 Mexico, D. F. In Mexico City: 5081-4568 Outside Mexico City: 1-800-505-1300 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer Center.

  • Page 414: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)

    412 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Contract, and you require service after the manufactur- er’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the contract documents, and contact the person listed in those documents. We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle.

  • Page 415: Mopar Parts

    MOPAR PARTS Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from an authorized dealer. They will help keep the vehicle operating at its best. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the...

  • Page 416: Publication Order Forms

    414 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form.

  • Page 417: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire

    Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) Visit us on the Worldwide Web at: • www.techauthority.com DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle.
  • Page 418 416 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE WARNING! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
  • Page 419 INDEX...
  • Page 420 418 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ....279 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..367 Adding Fuel ......314 Adding Washer Fluid .
  • Page 421 Ball Joints ......362 Battery ....... 359 Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) .
  • Page 422 420 INDEX Caution, Exhaust Gas ..... . 69 CD (Compact Disc) Player ....195,203 CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance .
  • Page 423 Pressure Cap ......367 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ... 366 Corrosion Protection .
  • Page 424 422 INDEX Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ... . 138 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ..183 Emergency, In Case of Jacking ......334 Jump Starting .
  • Page 425 Fluid, Brake ......397 Fluid Capacities ......395 Fluid Leaks .
  • Page 426 424 INDEX Gasoline, Reformulated ....312 Gauges Coolant Temperature ....177 Fuel .
  • Page 427 Instrument Cluster ..... . . 172 Instrument Panel and Controls ....170 Instrument Panel Cover .
  • Page 428 426 INDEX Daytime Running ..... . 122 Dimmer Switch, Headlight ....121 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .
  • Page 429 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 181,350 Manual, Service ......414 Manual Transaxle ....239,242,374 Downshifting .
  • Page 430 428 INDEX Materials Added to ..... 355 Recommendation ....354,395 Synthetic .
  • Page 431 Programmable Electronic Features ... . 187 Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) ....22 Radial Ply Tires .
  • Page 432 430 INDEX Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ....70 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ....71 Safety Defects, Reporting .
  • Page 433 Setting the Clock ....195,197,205,218 Settings, Personal ......187 Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .
  • Page 434 432 INDEX Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ....64 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ....18 Theft System (Security Alarm) .
  • Page 435 Guide ......321 Recreational ......329 Weight .
  • Page 436 434 INDEX Unleaded Gasoline ..... . . 311 Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ....370 Vanity Mirrors .
  • Page 437 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained person- nel. The following must be observed during installation. The positive power connection should be made directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
  • Page 438 81-326-0812 Third Edition Printed in U.S.A.

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