4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents. You are urged to read these publications carefully.
Roll Over Warning Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll over rate than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance, higher center of gravity, and narrower track than many passenger cars. It is capable of perform- ing better in a wide variety of off-road applications.
6 INTRODUCTION million annually. In a roll over crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of contents to determine which section contains the information you desire.
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel area, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a Vehicle Identification Number window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN.
INTRODUCTION 9 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.
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with the key code number on it. If you received your keys without the bag, ask your dealer to give you the number.
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Automatic Transmission — If Equipped Place the shift lever in P (Park). Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position, push the key and cylinder inward, rotate the key to the LOCK position, and remove the key. Ignition Key Positions THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 WARNING! Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger-...
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition, sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key. STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering wheel lock (manual transmission only).
the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two (2) seconds if someone uses an invalid key to start the engine. NOTE: A key that has not been programmed is consid- ered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition lock cylinder for that vehicle.
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: When having the Sentry Key System serviced, bring all vehicle keys to the dealer. Customer Key Programming You can program new keys to the system if you have two valid keys by doing the following: 1.
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. • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undes- ired operation.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Disarm the System To disarm the system, use the remote keyless entry transmitter. Also, using a valid sentry key and moving the ignition switch to the ON/START position will disarm the system. If something has triggered the system in your absence, the horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors.
The lights also will fade to off if you turn on the ignition after you close all the doors. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY Three Button Keyfob NOTE: For the remote starting feature (if equipped), refer to the “Remote Starting System” section. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: Your vehicle’s keyfob may have three, or four buttons, depending on the optional features purchased...
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE On electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) equipped vehicles refer to “Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st” under “Personal Settings” in the EVIC section (Sec- tion 4) of this manual. On non EVIC – equipped vehicles perform the following steps: 1.
1. Perform this operation while standing outside the vehicle. 2. Press and hold the “Lock” button on a programmed (i.e. functional) key fob. 3. Continue to hold the “Lock” button, wait at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the PANIC button.
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE horn. In case one should go off in the future, you will need to know which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it. To activate the Panic mode while the ignition is OFF, press and release the PANIC button on the transmitter once.
1. If the key fob is equipped with a screw, remove the screw. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat blade to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal. Separating Transmitter Halves THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 2.
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If your Keyless Entry Transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions.
Once the vehicle has started, the engine will run for 15 minutes. To cancel remote start, press the “Remote Start” button once. To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a remote start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the “Unlock”...
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE three single chimes will occur (One chime for each complete display cycle (three cycles total). After this, the display will continue to cycle only (no chimes). If the trip/reset button is pressed while the VF warnings are being displayed, the VF display will revert back to only displaying the odometer/trip odometer mileage.
WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden- tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and a door is open, as a reminder to remove the key.
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 window and open the door with the outside door handle.
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32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Off to Accessories Until Exit” in Section 4 of this manual. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature. WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch.
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Auto Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection (Driver’s and Front Passenger Door Only) Lift the window switch to the second detent, release, and the window will go up automatically. To stop the window from going all the way up during the auto-up operation, push down on the switch briefly.
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34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door (below the power window switches) allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To disable the window controls on the other doors, press the window lockout button.
Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To open the liftgate, pull up (squeeze) on the handle and lift. Manually unlocking the vehicle doors with the plunger or a key in the lock cylinder will not unlock the liftgate. Liftgate Release WARNING! Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous...
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NOTE: The front airbags have a multi stage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity. Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belts All seating positions in your vehicle have combination lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is de- signed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 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 your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap.
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40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Latch Plate To Buckle WARNING! A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
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4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button marked PRESS on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow it to retract fully. WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.
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.
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly “automatic locking re- tractor” feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the procedures in the Service Manual.
seconds or until the driver seat belt is buckled. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will be reactivated if the driver seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be en- abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps:...
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen.
Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Front Airbag Components THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the steering wheel.
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48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle is equipped with window bags to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a win- dow. They are located above the side windows. Their covers are also labeled SRS/AIRBAG. Window Airbag Location NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim;...
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The front airbags have a multi stage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity. Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the instrument panel knee bol- sters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger.
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50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE children who do not use child restraints or belt- positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm. If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded, move the seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child...
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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.
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52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner • Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front Pas- senger Seat Only − Occupant Classification Module − Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light − Weight Sensors How The Airbag System Works •...
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either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial start WARNING! Ignoring the “Airbag Warning Light” in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have the airbag system checked right away.
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54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE objects are placed on the seat, the passenger airbag will not inflate even though the “PAD Indicator Light” is not illuminated. Indicator Light Location The “PAD Indicator Light” should not be illuminated when a adult passenger is properly seated in the front passenger seat.
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Passenger Air- Front Passenger bag Disable Seat Occupant (PAD) Indicator Light Adult Grocery Bags, Heavy Briefcases and Other Rela- tively Light Ob- jects Empty or Very OFF* Small Objects * Since the system senses weight, some small objects will turn the PAD Indicator Light on. The OCS classifies an occupant using weight sensors mounted in the base of the front passenger seat.
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56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE because this can also affect occupant classification. Also, if you fold down the rear seat check to be sure it doesn’t touch the front passenger seat. If the front passenger seat is damaged in any way, it should only be serviced by an authorized dealer.
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The driver front airbag gas is vented through the vent holes in the sides of the airbag. The passenger front airbag gas is vented through the vent holes in the sides of the airbag. In this way, the airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
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58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The front passenger seat assembly contains critical com- ponents that affect the front passenger airbag deploy- ment. Correctly functioning front passenger seat compo- nents are critical for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) to properly classify the front passenger and calcu- late the proper airbag deployment.
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WARNING! Unapproved modifications or service procedures to the front passenger seat assembly, its related compo- nents, or seat cover may inadvertently change the airbag deployment in case of a frontal crash. This could result in death or serious injury to the front seat passenger if the vehicle is involved in an acci- dent.
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60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat.
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 if the airbag system is 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 right side of the instrument panel.
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62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE data during and/or after air bag deployment or near- deployment. EDR data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, or nearly deploys, and are otherwise unavail- able. NOTE: • A near-deployment event occurs when the airbag sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually in- dicative of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant airbag deployment.
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nature, such as would identify a particular driver, ve- hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential data will not be disclosed by DaimlerChrysler Corpora- tion to any third party except when: 1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data with a particular crash record in an aggregate database, provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter preserved...
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time — babies and children, too. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems.
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Infants and Child Restraints • Safety experts recommend that rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and “convertible” child seats. •...
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66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips for 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.
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• In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it.
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68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing 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 seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seat back, they should use a belt-positioning booster seat.
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having attachments for those anchorages will continue to also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail- able for some time. For some older child restraints, many child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strap kits or retro-fit kits.
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70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces. Latch Anchorages In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat.
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Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap.
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72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt The passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinch- ing latch plates or automatic locking retractors, which are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.
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Route the tether strap over the seat back and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat. For the outboard seating positions, route the tether over the head rests, and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for a extended period. If the vehicle is stopped in an open area with engine running for more than a short period, adjust the ventilation system to force fresh, outside air into the vehicle. •...
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Defrosters Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should feel the air directed against the windshield. Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear...
MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Adjusting Rearview Mirror UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward rear of truck).
82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head- light glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the right side mirror.
84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on automati- cally.
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NOTE: The UConnect™ system use requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile, version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. 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 micro- phone for private conversation.
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86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the system and the radio has the two control buttons that will enable you to access the system. Actual button location may vary with radio. The individual buttons are de- scribed in the “Operations”...
Operations Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect™ system and to navigate through the UConnect™ menu structure. Voice commands are required after most UConnect™ system prompts. You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options.
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NOTE: • www.chrysler.com/uconnect • www.dodge.com/uconnect • www.jeep.com/uconnect The following are general phone to UConnect™ System pairing instructions: • Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.
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• You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7, 1 being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your UConnect™ system. However, at any given time, only one cellular phone can be in use, connected to your UConnect™...
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90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • System will prompt you to say the name of the person you want call. • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example, you can say John Doe, where John Doe is a previ- ously stored name entry in the UConnect™...
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The UConnect™ system will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phone book with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations. Each language has a separate 32-name phone book accessible only in that language. Edit Entries in the UConnect™...
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92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Phonebook Delete. • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete.
• The UConnect™ system will play the names of all the phone book entries. • To call one of the names in the list, press the Voice Recognition’ button during the playing of the desired name, and say Call. NOTE: The user can also exercise Edit or Delete operations at this point.
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94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The UConnect™ system compatible phones in market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can only either answer an incoming call or ignore it. Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress To make a second call while you are currently in a call,...
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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. Call Termination To end a call in progress, momentarily press the Phone’ button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call.
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • An active call is automatically transferred to the mobile phone after ignition key is switched to off. UConnect™ System Features Language Selection To change the language that the UConnect™ system is using, •...
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NOTE: The emergency number dialed is based on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for USA and Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not be applicable with the available cellular service and area. The UConnect™ system does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly.
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98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Working with Automated Systems This method is designed to be used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while navigating through an automated tele- phone system. You can use your UConnect™...
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• After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Setup Confirmations. The UConnect™ system will play the current confirmation prompt status and you will be given the choice to change it. Phone and Network Status Indicators If available on the radio and/or on a premium display such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by your cell phone, the UConnect™...
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE In order to un-mute the UConnect™ system: • Press the ’Voice Recognition’ button. • Following the beep, say Mute-off. Information Service When using AT&T Wireless Service, dialing to phone number #121, you can access voice activated automated system to receive news, weather, stocks, traffic, etc.
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• The UConnect™ system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired phone being announced, press the Voice Recognition’ button and say “Select” or “Delete.” Also, see the next two sections for an alternate way to “select”...
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You can also press the Voice Recognition’ button anytime while the list is being played and then choose the phone you wish to delete. Things You Should Know About Your UConnect™ System Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UCon-...
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• Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period. • Performance is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, •...
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104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, and • dry weather condition. • operation from driver seat. • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and not the UConnect™...
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108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) zero three four five seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial edit emergency English erase all Espanol Fancais help home language...
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mobile mute mute off new entry pager pair a phone phone pairing pairing phonebook phone book previous record again redial return to main menu return or main menu select phone select send set up phone settings or phone set up UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 towing assistance transfer call...
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS Front Manual Seat Adjustment Move the seat forward or rearward using the adjustment bar. Lift up on the bar located on the front of the seat near the floor. Position the seat and be sure the latch engages fully.
Front Seat Adjustment — Recline To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back, and release the lever at the desired position. To return the seatback, lift the lever, lean forward, and release the lever. Seatback Release Lever UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 WARNING!
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6–Way Driver’s Power Seat with Manual Recliner The seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use this switch to move the seat up or down, forward or rearward, or to tilt the seat. Power Seat Switches This seat also has a manual recline lever located just to the rear of the power seat switch.
Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat The front passenger seat can be folded flat to allow for extended cargo space. Pull up on the lever to fold down the seat back. Fold Flat Passenger Seat UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear.
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114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE indicate the level of heat in use. Two LEDs are illumi- nated for high, one for low, and none for off. Pressing the switch once will select high-level heating. Heated Seat Switches Pressing the switch a second time will select low-level heating.
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. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
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116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Also, be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down easily. WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
4. If desired, push down on the seatback to lock it in the folded position. To Raise Rear Seat If locked in the folded position, pull the release strap (toward the front of the vehicle). Raise the seatback and lock it into place. If interference from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position.
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118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Then push the safety latch lever to the left. It is located between the grille and hood opening right of the center. Underhood Safety Latch To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it.
LIGHTS Interior Lights The overhead light comes on when a door is opened. It may also be turned on by rotating the control for the dimmer switch on the multi-function control lever fully upward. The overhead light will automatically turn off in about 20 minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer control is left in the dome light position.
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, and Headlights Turn the end of the multi-function control lever to the first detent for parking lights and instrument panel lights. Turn to the second detent for headlight operation. Headlight Switch To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, rotate the center portion of the multi-function control...
Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multi-function control lever toward the steering wheel. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released. Front Fog Lights —...
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped The headlights come on at a low intensity level after the vehicle has been driven approximately 3 feet (1 meter). They will turn off when the vehicle is turned off or when the headlights are switched on.
Windshield Wiper Operation Move the lever upward to the second detent for LO speed wiper operation, or to the third detent for HI speed operation Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Windshield Washers To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold while spray is desired.
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the column, push down on the lever under the multi-function control lever and move the wheel up or down, as desired. Pull the lever back upwards to lock the column firmly in place.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The speed control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel. Speed Control Switch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 To Activate Push the ON/OFF button.
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set At A Desired Speed When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press down on the lever and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pressing the SET lever.
Tapping the “SET DECEL” button once will result in a 1 mph (2 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the button is tapped, speed decreases. NOTE: The Speed Control system has been designed to shut down if multiple speed control switch functions are operated simultaneously in order to ensure proper op- eration.
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without speed control. ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System), TCS (Traction Control System), BAS (Brake Assist System), ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation) and ESP...
TCS (Traction Control System) 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.
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! BAS (Brake Assist System) cannot prevent the natu- ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. BAS cannot prevent accidents, in- cluding those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro- planing.
WARNING! Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- tions and driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur. ERM can not prevent all wheel lift or rollovers, especially those that involve leaving the roadway or striking objects or other vehicles.
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132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ESP/TCS Indicator Light The ESP/TCS Indicator Light located in the instrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes active. The ESP/TCS Indicator Light also flashes when TCS is active.
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ESP On This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 2WD, 4WD Part Time, 4WD Full Time, and on 2WD vehicles. When- ever the vehicle is started, the ESP system will be in this mode. This mode should be used for most all driving situations.
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE situation requiring ESP to be switched to the “Partial Off” mode is overcome, turn ESP back on by momentarily depressing the “ESP OFF” switch. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion. ESP/BAS Warning Lamp The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP is combined with BAS.
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The HomeLink Universal Transceiver replaces up to three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper- ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at the push of a button. The Universal Transceiver operates off your vehicle’s battery and charging system;...
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming The Universal Transceiver For best results, install a new battery in the hand held transmitter before programming. If your garage door opener (located in the garage) is equipped with an antenna, make sure that the antenna is hanging straight down. WARNING! Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- ous gas.
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1. Turn off the engine. 2. Erase the factory test codes by pressing the two outside buttons. Release the buttons when the light in the Universal Transceiver begins to flash (about 20 seconds). NOTE: Do not repeat Step 2 to program additional hand held transmitters.
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. The indicator light in the Universal Transceiver will begin to flash, first slowly and then rapidly. The rapid flashing indicates successful programming. If after 90 seconds the indicator light does not flash rapidly or goes out, return to step 1 and repeat the procedure.
NOTE: The assistance of a second person may make the following programming procedure quicker and easier. 1. Locate the training button on the garage door motor head unit. The exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener manufacturer. If you have difficulty in locating the training button, check your garage door opener manual, or call 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet, at www.homelink.com.
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Universal Transceiver light will flash slowly and then rapidly when the programming is successful. NOTE: When programming such a garage door opener or gate, unplug the device to prevent possible damage to the garage door or gate motor.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys 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.
sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc- tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and release to Express Close. Pinch Protect Override If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing, press the switch forward and hold. This allows the sunroof to move towards the closed position.
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunroof Maintenance Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET This vehicle has two auxiliary power outlets that can provide up to 20 Amps of current for accessories de- signed for use with the standard power outlet adapters.
The rear power outlet (if equipped) is located in the left rear cargo area. Rear Power Outlet UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off WARNING! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e.
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER There is a 110–volt, 150–watt inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current. This outlet can be used to power small appliances and electronics. Power Inverter Press the switch located in the center stack lower switch bank to turn the power on to the outlet.
WARNING! To Avoid Serious Injury or Death: • Do not use a 3—Prong Adaptor. • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use. • If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure.
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The rear passengers have cup holders at the rear of the center console. Rear Cup Holders STORAGE Front Storage Compartment The front storage compartment (located on the left side of the instrument panel) can hold cell phones, PDA’s, and other small items.
Console Storage Compartment To open, press the latch and lift cover. Center Console UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 The center console has a removable storage tray which can hold cell phones, PDA’s, and other small items. Removable Storage Tray...
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Light The cargo area light is activated by opening the liftgate, opening any door, or by rotating the dimmer control on the multi-function control lever to the extreme top posi- tion.
• Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision. 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.
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Lift cover. 3. Flip cover over, and lock panel back into position. Load Floor Utility Table — If Equipped The cargo load floor can be converted into a utility table. The maximum load capacity of the utility table is 100 lbs (45 kg).
1. Push side mounted release handles (toward center of vehicle) to release cover. Floor Panel 2. Lift the cover and remove from vehicle. 3. Flip the cover over, and remove table legs from their retainers. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 4.
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154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 1. Open the tailgate. 2. Squeeze the right hand release handle. Release Handle 3. Pull out the sliding panel. Sliding Panel 4. Squeeze the right hand release handle to slide the panel back into the vehicle.
REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped A rotary ring switch on the control lever (located on the right side of the steering column), controls operation of the rear wiper/washer function. Rotating the center of the switch up to the “On” position will activate the wiper. Rotating the switch ring beyond the “On”...
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the swing gate flip-up window is open or the swing gate is open, connection to the rear window wiper is interrupted preventing activation of the rear wiper blade. When the swing gate flip-up window or the swing gate is closed, the rear wiper switch or the ignition switch needs to be turned OFF, and then to ON to restart the rear wiper.
CAUTION! Use care when washing the inside of the rear win- dow 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.
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158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity. Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appropriately. Long loads which extend over the windshield, such as wood panels or surfboards, should be secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle.
164 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank when ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. Fuel Cap Indicator This symbol indicates the side of the vehicle where the fuel cap is located.
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5. Seat Belt Reminder Light This light comes on for several seconds after the ignition is turned ON as a reminder to “buckle up.” This light will remain on as long as the seat belt remains unbuckled. If this light flashes, it indicates a fault in the airbag system.
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166 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call a service center if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see Section 7 of this manual.
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after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possible. NOTE: The ESP/TCS Indicator Light and the ESP/ BAS Warning Lamp come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
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168 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS bulb check. If the bulb does not come on during starting, see your authorized dealer for service. If the light stays on, it may be an indication that the parking brake has not been released, or there is a low brake fluid level. If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake...
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16. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light The yellow ESP indicator light in the speedom- eter area illuminates with the key in the igni- tion switch turned to the ON/RUN position. It should go out with the engine running. The ESP/TCS Indicator Light starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes active.
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170 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS approximately 3 seconds. If this light remains on or comes on during driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required. See your authorized dealer immedi- ately.
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24. Transmission Range Indicator The electronic gear selector display is self-contained within the instrument cluster. It displays the position of the automatic transmission shift lever, and the relation of each position to all other positions. For a good signal the display will place a box around the selected transmission range (PRND21).
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172 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will illumi- nate in the instrument cluster, and an audible chime will be activated when one or more tire pressures is low.
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press the Odometer/Trip Odometer Button. To reset the Trip Odometer, press and hold the button while in trip mode, until the Trip Odometer resets. If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, GASCAP will be displayed in the instrument cluster.
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174 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS CAUTION! Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
COMPASS AND TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED The Compass/Trip Computer features a driver- interactive display (displays information on outside tem- perature, compass direction, and trip information). It is located on the lower left part of the cluster below the fuel and engine temperature gauge, and the tachometer.
176 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS • Loose Fuel Cap (gASCAP) These messages can be manually turned off by pressing the right button (on the instrument cluster). Control Buttons Press and release the odometer/trip odometer reset but- ton (right side of the instrument cluster) to access the compass/trip computer displays.
Trip Conditions Trip Odometer (ODO) This display shows the distance traveled since the last reset. Press and release the right button (on the instru- ment cluster) to switch from odometer, to trip A or trip B. Press and hold the right button while the odometer/trip odometer is displayed to reset.
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178 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from the top of the right rear quarter window. This is where the compass sensor is located. To Set the Variance Start the engine, and leave the transmission in the P (Park) position.
To Manually Calibrate the Compass Start the engine, and leave the transmission in the P (Park) position. Press and hold (approximately 10 sec- onds) the odometer/trip odometer reset button until the current variance zone number is displayed. Release the odometer/trip odometer reset button, then press and hold again (approximately 10 seconds), until the direc- tion is displayed with the “CAL”...
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180 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Vehicles equipped with steering wheel mounted buttons (described in this section) are also equipped with the EVIC. The EVIC consists of the following: • System Status • Vehicle information warning message displays • Tire Pressure Monitor System (If Equipped) •...
Press release TEMPERATURE button to display one of eight compass readings and the outside temperature. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays When the appropriate conditions exist, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the following messages: • Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime) •...
182 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS • Right Front Low Pressure (with a single chime). Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System” in Section 5 of this manual. • Right Rear Low Pressure (with a single chime). Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System” in Section 5 of this manual.
and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the FUNCTION SELECT button. NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value. •...
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184 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated. You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360°...
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 185 NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from the top of the right rear quarter window. This is where the compass sensor is located.
186 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Press and hold the compass button for approximately 2 seconds. 3. Press the SCROLL button until “Compass Variance” message and the last variance zone number displays in the EVIC. 4.
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The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate an incoming call. Incom- ing Call The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that the UConnect™ phone is currently in analog mode. Analog The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that the UConnect™ phone is currently roaming. Roam- INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 187 The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that...
188 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that a phone connection has been made. Call in Progress The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that the Connect™ phone is currently not available. Phone Avail- able Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features) Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall...
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To make your selection, press and release the FUNC- TION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. Unlock Doors Automatically on Exit When ON is selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position and the driver’s door is opened.
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190 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Delay Turning Headlights Off When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “0,”...
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast Signals Your new radio will provide excellent reception under most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op- eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to believe your sound system is malfunctioning. To help you understand and save you concern about these “ap- parent”...
192 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature. SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate.
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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.
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194 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE control knob. 3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side TUNE control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4.
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Press the rotary TUNE control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers. Press the rotary TUNE control knob again to exit setting tone, balance and fade.
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196 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Sports Talk Top 40 Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music Type name.
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• DVD Play Options - Selecting the DVD Play Options will display the following: • Subtitle – Repeatedly Pressing SELECT will switch subtitles to different subtitle languages that are available on the disc (If Equipped). • Audio Stream – Repeatedly Pressing SELECT will switch to different audio languages (if supported on the disc) (If Equipped).
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198 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Menu Language — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose the default startup DVD menu language (effective only if language supported by disc). If customer wishes to select a language not listed, then scroll down and select other . Enter the 4 digit country code using the TUNE control knob to scroll up and down to select the # and then push to select.
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Aspect Ratio — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose between wide screen, pan scan, and letter box. AutoPlay — If Equipped When this is set to ON and a DVD video is inserted, it will bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the movie.
200 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will be displayed. Buttons 1 - 6 (Radio Mode) These buttons tune the Radio to the stations that you commit to push-button memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations}.
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Radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is reading the disc. CAUTION! • This CD player will accept 4 3/4 inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism.
202 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS RW/FF (CD MODE) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) button works in a similar manner. AM or FM Button (CD MODE) Switches the Radio to the Radio mode.
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• Maximum number of directory levels: 8 • Maximum number of files: 255 • Maximum number of folders: 100 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • 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.
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204 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- cation quency (kHz) MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 Layer 3 MPEG-2 Audio 24, 22.05, 16 Layer 3 WMA Specifica- Sampling Fre- tion quency (kHz) 44.1 and 48 ID3 Tag information for artist, song title and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags.
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by turning the TUNE control knob. Selecting a folder by pressing the TUNE control knob will begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain playable files).
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206 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. PSCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press this button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will be displayed for 5 seconds.
Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technol- ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- tual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
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208 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn the radio on. Press the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn the radio off. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction without stopping.
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2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE control knob. 3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side TUNE control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE control knob.
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210 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Press the rotary TUNE control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers. Press the rotary TUNE control knob again to exit setting tone, balance and fade.
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Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Rel Musc Religious Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B Sports Talk Top 40 Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected Music Type name.
212 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the station will continue to play but will not be stored into push-button memory.
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Inserting Compact Disc(s) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player and the CD icon will illuminate on the radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than an inch, a disc may already be loaded and must be ejected before a new disc can be loaded.
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214 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF.
Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran- domly selected track. Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Play. Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files, however, acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric- tions.
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216 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS • 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.
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. Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following: •...
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218 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Press and hold the INFO button again for 3 seconds to return to elapsed time display. Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
SALES CODE RER — AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate. Satellite Navigation Radio with CD Player with MP3 Capability (RER) - combines a Global-Positioning System-based navigation system with an integrated color screen to provide maps, turn identification, selection menus and instructions for selecting a variety of destina-...
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220 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS either the H button on the faceplate to change the hour or the M button on the faceplate to change the minute. 2. The time setting will increase each time you press the button. Holding either button in will fast forward the setting.
SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius™ Satel- lite Radio. This service offers up to 100 channels of music, sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil- dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios.
222 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Selecting Satellite Mode (RSC Radios) Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode. Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location or strap items to the trunk lid around the trunk lid antenna (if equipped).
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SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next channel, pausing for 8 seconds before continuing to the next. To stop the search, press SCAN a second time. INFO Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if available) information.
224 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS • Display Sirius ID number — Press the SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the Sirius subscrip- tion. SET Button — To Set the Push-Button Memory When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET button.
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 225 VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV) — IF EQUIPPED The optional VES™ (Video Entertainment System) con- sists of a DVD player and LCD (liquid crystal display) screen, a battery-powered remote control, and two head- sets. Refer to your VES™ User’s Manual for detailed operating instructions.
226 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Remote Control Location REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches. The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a push button in the center.
The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a push button 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.
228 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 3. Do not apply paper, paper CD labels, or tape to the disc; avoid scratching the disc. 4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, cleaners, or antistatic sprays. 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. 6.
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Blower Control Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The fan speed increases as you turn the outer control ring to the right from the OFF position. INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 229 Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the temperature of the air in-...
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230 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Mode Control The mode control allows you to choose from several pat- terns of air distribution. You can select either a primary mode, as identified by the symbols, or a blend of two of these modes. The closer the control is to a particular mode, the more air distribu- tion you receive from that...
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Defrost Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- mum fan and temperature (Hot) settings for best wind- shield and side window defrosting. NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in both Mix and Defrost or a blend of these modes even if the fan switch is not in the A/C position.
232 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS moisture build up inside the vehicle. For maximum defogging, select the Outside Air position. NOTE: Recirculation mode will not operate in floor, mix or defrost modes. Air Conditioning Operation Press the temperature control knob to activate the air condi- tioning mode.
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smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows. Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging. Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality antifreeze coolant during summer to provide proper corrosion protection and to raise the boiling point of the coolant for protection against overheating.
STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. CAUTION! Long periods of engine idling, especially at high engine speeds can cause excessive exhaust tempera- tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
240 STARTING AND OPERATING Tip Start Feature — Automatic Transmission Only Do not press the accelerator. Turn the ignition key briefly to START position, and release it. The starter motor will continue to run, but will automatically disengage itself when the engine is running. Ignition Key Positions Extreme Cold Weather (below –20°F or –29°C) To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an...
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WARNING! Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury. STARTING AND OPERATING 241 WARNING! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started.
242 STARTING AND OPERATING released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel- erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running smoothly. If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, the “Normal Starting”...
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three wire extension cord. WARNING! Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 volt AC electrical cord could cause electrocution.
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244 STARTING AND OPERATING Follow the shift pattern on the gearshift knob. NOTE: The backup lights will come on when your vehicle is in R (Reverse) gear and the ignition is in the ON position. Manual Shift Controls WARNING! When parking your vehicle, always leave a manual transmission in first gear and apply the parking brake fully to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.
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• Do not operate at sustained high engine or road speeds in lower gears. Engine damage may result. • Do not downshift into a low gear while traveling at too high a speed for that gear. Engine, clutch, or transmis- sion damage may result.
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246 STARTING AND OPERATING Recommended Manual Transmission Downshifting Speeds To prevent clutch and transmission damage, your vehicle should be downshifted at speeds no greater than those listed in the chart below: Manual Transmission Downshift Speeds in MPH (KM/H) Gear 6th to 5th to 4th to Selec-...
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into P (Park) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift into or out of R (Reverse) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed.
248 STARTING AND OPERATING Shift Lock Manual Override — If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a shift lock manual override. The manual override may be used in the event that the shift lever should fail to move from Park with the key in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed.
Brake/Transmission Interlock System This system prevents you from moving the gear shift out of P (Park) and into any gear unless the brake pedal is pressed. Always depress the brake pedal first, before moving the gear selector out of P (Park). 4–Speed Automatic Transmission (3.7L Engine) Shifting from D (Drive) to P (Park) or R (Reverse) (or from P or R to D) should be done only after the...
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250 STARTING AND OPERATING P (Park) This gear position supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never use P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range.
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R (Reverse) Use this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. N (Neutral) Shift into N (Neutral) when the vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle.
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252 STARTING AND OPERATING • the transmission selector is in D (Drive); • the engine coolant has reached normal operating tem- perature; • vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (48 km/h); • the “TOW/HAUL” button has not been activated; •...
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operating in “TOW/HAUL” mode, the transmission will shift to 3rd gear and 4th will be enabled under steady cruise conditions. Tow/Haul Button STARTING AND OPERATING 253 The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster to indicate when the switch has been activated.
254 STARTING AND OPERATING To reset the transmission, use the following procedure: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) position. 3. Turn off the engine, be sure to turn the key to the LOCK position. 4.
Automatic Shift Controls Gear Ranges NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold. If there is a need to restart the engine be sure to cycle the key to the LOCK position before restarting.
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256 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.
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of the desired top gear. For example, if the driver shifts the transmission into 3 (third gear), the transmission will never shift above third gear, but can shift down to 2 (second) or 1 (first), when needed. WARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface.
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258 STARTING AND OPERATING risen to a suitable level. Refer also to the Note under torque converter clutch, later in this section. During cold temperature operation, you may notice delayed upshifts depending on engine and transmission temperature. This feature improves the warm up time of the engine and transmission.
A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- cally at a calibrated speed at light throttle. It engages at higher speeds under heavier acceleration. This may re- sult in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in high gear. When the vehicle speed drops below a calibrated speed, or during acceleration, the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages.
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260 STARTING AND OPERATING This electronically shifted transfer case provides 2 mode positions: 2 (rear) wheel drive high range (2WD) and 4 wheel drive high range (4WD LOCK). Transfer Case Switch The electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the 2 wheel drive position (2WD) for normal street and highway conditions (dry hard surfaced roads).
Proper operation of 4 wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the transfer case. Since 4 wheel drive provides improved traction, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds.
262 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Delayed shifting out of 4WD LOCK may be experienced due to uneven tire wear, low tire pressure, or excessive loading. MP 140 Single-Speed Full-Time Transfer Case — If Equipped Operating Information/Precautions The MP 140 is a single speed (HI range only) transfer case which provides convenient full-time all-wheel drive.
STARTING AND OPERATING 263 PARKING BRAKE To set the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible. When the parking brake is applied with the ignition ON, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instru- ment cluster will light. To release the parking brake, pull up slightly, press the center button, then lower the lever completely.
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264 STARTING AND OPERATING Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked, and the gear shift lever is in the P (Park) position (automatic transmission) or R (Reverse) or 1st gear (manual trans- mission). When parking on a hill, you should apply the parking brake before placing the gear shift lever in P (Park), otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the selector out...
When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. The parking brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to aid the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse...
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266 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to an accident. Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop. WARNING! •...
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CAUTION! The Anti-Lock Brake System is subject to possible detrimental effects of electronic interference caused by improperly installed after-market radios or tele- phones. NOTE: During severe braking conditions, a pulsing sensation may occur and a clicking noise will be heard. This is normal, indicating that the Anti-Lock Brake System is functioning.
268 STARTING AND OPERATING build up between the tire tread and the road. This hydroplaning action can cause loss of traction, braking ability, and control. • After going through deep water or a car wash, brakes may become wet, resulting in decreased performance and unpredictable braking action.
CAUTION! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when possible. Damage to the power steering pump may occur. STARTING AND OPERATING 269 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings NOTE:...
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270 STARTING AND OPERATING • European Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards. Tires designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter P is absent from this tire size designation.
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31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = Section Width in Millimeters (mm) 65 = Aspect Ratio in Percent (%) —Ratio of section height to section width of tire. 10.5 = Section Width in Inches (in) R = Construction Code —...
272 STARTING AND OPERATING —The maximum speed corresponding to the Speed Symbol should only be achieved un- der specified operating conditions. (i.e. tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions, and posted speed limits). Load Identification: ...blank... = Absence of any text on sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) Tire Extra Load (XL) = Extra Load (or Reinforced) Tire Light Load = Light Load Tire C,D,E = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure...
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DOT = Department of Transportation —This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards, and is approved for highway use. MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location. (2 digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size. (2 digits) ABCD = Code used by tire manufacturer.
274 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire and Loading Information This placard tells you important information about the:...
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3) the tire size designed for your vehicle 4) the cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear and spare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the “Tire and Loading...
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276 STARTING AND OPERATING passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs.) 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
278 STARTING AND OPERATING 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.
2. Economy— Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement. Under inflation also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consump- tion.
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280 STARTING AND OPERATING check tire pressure. Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are under inflated. CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap–if equipped. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem.
Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very important.
282 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed.
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 spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
284 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combina- tions of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance charac- teristics, resulting in changes to steering, han- dling, and braking of your vehicle.
Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of- balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and avoid tire cupping and spotty wear. TIRE CHAINS Use “Class S” chains or other traction aids that meet SAE Type “S”...
286 STARTING AND OPERATING These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ- ing link and cable (radial) chains. Tire chain use is permitted only on the rear tires. NOTE: The use of class “S” chains is permitted with P235/65R17 tires. CAUTION! Do not use tire chains on vehicles equipped with tires other than P235/65R17 tires.
NOTE: The Premium Tire Pressure Monitor System will automatically locate the pressure values displayed in the correct vehicle position following a tire rotation. The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” shown in the following diagram. STARTING AND OPERATING 287 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) —...
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288 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPM System will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning threshold for any reason, including low tem- perature effects. The TPM System will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn off until the tire pressure is at or above recom- mended cold placard pressure.
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CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equip- ment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. After-market wheels can cause sensor damage.
290 STARTING AND OPERATING Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light.”...
system will automatically update and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will extinguish once the up- dated tire pressures have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this information. A low spare tire will not cause the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”...
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292 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to check the tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain the proper pressure. The TPMS consists of the following components: • Receiver Module • 4 Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors •...
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NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units in PSI, kPA or BAR. NOTE: A low spare tire will not cause the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” to illuminate or the chime to sound. Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible, STARTING AND OPERATING 293 and inflate the low tire(s) that is flashing on the graphic...
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294 STARTING AND OPERATING by a graphic display, with “- -“ in place of the pressure value(s) indicating which Tire Pressure Monitoring Sen- sor(s) is not being received. NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units in PSI, kPA or BAR. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the system fault still exists.
However, driving the vehicle for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) will display a “CHECK TPM SYS- TEM” text message on the EVIC. This text message will then be followed by a graphic display, with “- -“ in place of the flashing low pressure value.
296 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS 3.7L Engine (If Equipped) The 3.7L engine is designed to meet all emissions regulations and provide excel- lent fuel economy and performance when using high quality unleaded “regular” gasoline having an octane rating of 87. The use of premium gasoline is not recom- mended.
Over 40 auto manufacturer’s world wide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) to define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer recom- mends the use of gasoline that meets the WWFC speci- fications if they are available.
298 STARTING AND OPERATING manufacturer. While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Methanol, it does not have the negative effects of Metha- nol. MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline blended with MMT provides no performance advantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number without MMT.
• An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service. Contact your dealer for service assistance.
300 STARTING AND OPERATING the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. • Keep the liftgate closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex- haust gases from entering the vehicle.
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CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system. Also, a poorly fitting after- market cap can cause the MIL (Malfunction Indica- tor Light) to illuminate, due to fuel vapors escaping from the system.
302 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Tighten the gas cap about 1/4 turn until you hear one click. This is an indication that cap is properly tightened. If the gas cap is not tighten properly, the Malfunction Indicator Light will come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled.
WARNING! • Never add fuel when the engine is running. • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel cap is removed or the tank filled. VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- istration Regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar.
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304 STARTING AND OPERATING Each axle GAWR is determined by the components in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension components sometimes specified by purchasers for in- creased durability does not necessarily increase the vehi- cle’s GVWR.
or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted from front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until the specified weight limitations are met. Store the heavier items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed equally.
306 STARTING AND OPERATING Common Towing Definitions The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue weight.
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Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or rear GAWR. WARNING! It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR.
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308 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Distributing Hitch A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s). When used in accordance with the manufacturers’...
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STARTING AND OPERATING 309 Weight Distributing Hitch System Improper Adjustment of Weight Distributing System...
310 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Your vehicle is capable of towing trailers up to 2,000 lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alterations to the standard equipment. Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional Trailer Tow Prep Package.
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Engine/ Model GCWR (Gross Com- Transmission bined Wt. Rating) 3.7L/6-Speed 8,500 lbs (3 855 kg) Manual 3.7L/6-Speed 8,750 lbs (3 969 kg) Manual 3.7L/ 7,150 lbs (3 243 kg) Automatic 3.7L/ 7,400 lbs ( 3 356 kg) Automatic 3.7L/ 9,850 lbs (4 468 kg) Automatic w/ Cooler 3.7L/...
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312 STARTING AND OPERATING 4.0L/ 7,400 lbs ( 3 356 kg) Automatic 4.0L/ 9,850 lbs (4 468 kg) Automatic w/ Cooler 4.0L/ 10,100 lbs (4 581 kg) Automatic w/ Cooler Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds. NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
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Engine/ Model GCWR (Gross Com- Transmission bined Wt. Rating) 3.7L/ 9,850 lbs (4 468 kg) Automatic w/ Cooler 3.7L/ 10,100 lbs (4 581 kg) Automatic w/Cooler 4.0L/ 9,850 lbs (4 468 kg) Automatic w/ Cooler 4.0L/ 10,100 lbs (4 581 kg) Automatic w/ Cooler Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
314 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.
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information plac- ard in the Tire Safety Information section of this manual for the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle.
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316 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.
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3. GAWR 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.
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318 STARTING AND OPERATING − Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). 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.
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 319 7- Pin Connector Towing Tips...
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320 STARTING AND OPERATING If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive clutch slippage. Towing Tips — Automatic Transmission The “D” range can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the “3”...
Towing Tips — Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: − City Driving When stopped for short periods of time, put transmission in neutral and increase engine idle speed. − Highway Driving Reduce speed.
324 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS Your vehicle’s hazard warning flasher is an emergency warning system. When you activate it, all front and rear directional signals will flash intermittently. Use it when your vehicle is disabled on or near the road. It warns other drivers to steer clear of you and your vehicle.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion. • On the highways — Slow down. • In city traffic — While stopped, put transmission in N (Neutral), but do not increase engine idle speed.
326 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack.
Spare Tire Stowage The spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of a cable winch mechanism. To remove or stow the spare, use the jack handle to rotate the “spare tire drive” nut. The nut is located under a plastic cover at the center-rear of the cargo floor area, just inside the liftgate opening.
328 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Removal Fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut. Use the Lug Wrench to rotate the nut counter clockwise until the spare is on the ground with enough slack in the cable to allow to pull the tire out from under the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher. • Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally oppo- site of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. • Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
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330 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Locate the jack as shown. For the front tires, place it in the notch on the body weld seam behind wheel to be changed. For the rear tires, place it under the axle by the wheel to be changed.
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WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and cause an accident. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 7.
332 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP STARTING WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or cloth- ing. Don’t lean over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the con- taminated area immediately with large quantities of water.
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4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery. Connect the other end of the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery. WARNING! Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
334 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Any procedure other than above could result in: 1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vent; 2. Personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion; 3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or of immobilized vehicle.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment – 3.7L ....338 Engine Compartment – 4.0L ....339 Onboard Diagnostic System —...
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336 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance ... . . 351 Power Steering Fluid Check ....352 Driveline And Steering Component Lubrication .
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Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Back-Up Lights ..... . . 381 Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) . . . 381 Fluid Capacities .
340 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 transmission control systems. When these systems are operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis- sions well within current government regulations.
cap until a clicking sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off. If the problem persists, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started.
342 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check. 5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen: a.
DEALER SERVICE Your dealer has the qualified service personnel, 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 manuals before attempting any procedure yourself.
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344 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at the top of the safe zone on these engines.
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• More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C) • Taxi, Police, or delivery service (commercial service) • Trailer towing • If equipped for and operating with E–85 (ethanol) fuel If ANY of these apply to you, then change your engine oil at every interval shown in schedule “B”...
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346 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Viscosity (3.7L Engine) SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil improves low tempera- ture starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler cap shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle.
Engine Oil Filter Selection All of the manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type disposable oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replace- ment. The quality of replacement filters varies consider- ably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service.
348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Catalytic Converter The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the converter as an emission control device. Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage.
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WARNING! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn. Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your ex- haust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact any- thing that can burn.
350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Crankcase Emission Control System Proper operation of this system depends on freedom from sticking or plugging due to deposits. As vehicle mileage builds up, the PCV valve and passages may accumulate deposits. If a valve is not working properly, replace it with a new valve.
Maintenance-Free Battery Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- tenance required. WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories con- tain lead and lead compounds. Always wash hands after handling the battery. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351 CAUTION! It is essential when replacing the cables on the...
352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to Section 3 of the Warranty Information Book for additional warranty information.
WARNING! Fluid level should be checked on a level surface with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts, and to insure accurate fluid level reading. Do not overfill. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level.
354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mopar Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder. Windshield Wiper Blades Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild non-abrasive cleaner.
Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system; or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle; or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;...
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356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE garden hose vertically down the face of the A/C con- denser (if equipped) or the back of the radiator core. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at the coolant recovery bottle and radiator.
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CAUTION! • Mixing of antifreeze/coolant other than the speci- fied HOAT antifreeze/coolant may result in de- creased corrosion protection and engine damage. If a non-HOAT antifreeze/coolant is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency, it should be replaced with the specified antifreeze/coolant as soon as possible.
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358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water/antifreeze (coolant) solu- tion. The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system. Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where...
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children, do not store ethylene glycol based antifreeze/ coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child, contact a physician immediately. Clean up any ground spills im- mediately. Engine Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate.
360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE coolant needs to be added, contents of coolant recov- ery bottle must also be protected against freezing. • If frequent antifreeze/coolant additions are required, or if the level in the recovery bottle does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling system should be pressure tested for leaks.
are present. Components should be replaced immedi- ately if there is any evidence of degradation that could cause failure. Brake System In order to assure brake system performance, all brake system components should be inspected periodically. Refer to the appropriate “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for suggested service intervals.
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362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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. Brake Master Cylinder The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked when performing under hood services, or immediately if the BRAKE warning light shows system failure Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before...
Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from foreign matter. Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid as seal damage will result. Automatic Transmission Selection of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- mance.
364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check — W5A580 (4.0L Engine) Your vehicle is equipped with a capped dipstick tube, it is sealed and should not be tampered with. Your autho- rized dealer has the proper tools to ensure that the fluid level is set properly.
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 unless the lubricant has become contaminated with water. If con- taminated with water, the fluid should be changed im- mediately.
366 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! When replacing plugs, do not overtighten. You could damage them and cause them to leak. Selection of Lubricant Use only manufacturer’s recommended fluid, refer to Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. Front/Rear Axle Fluid Fluid Level Check Lubricant should be at bottom edge of the oil fill hole.
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The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle. What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. The most common causes are: •...
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368 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will scratch metal and painted surfaces. Special Care • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once a month.
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heavy soil, use Mopar Wheel Cleaner or select a non- abrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush or metal polishes. Only Mo- par cleaners are recommended. Do not use oven cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’...
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370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm. Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with Mopar Glass Cleaner or any commercial household-type glass cleaner.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 371 Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly. FUSES (INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini fuses and relays.
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372 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Fuse Fuse 40 Amp Power Folding Seat Green 30 Amp Transfer Case/Pwr Pink Liftgate Module 40 Amp Rear Door Module Green (RR DOOR NODE) 25 Amp Driver Door Node Natural 25 Amp Passenger Door Node Natural 40 Amp Anti-Lock Brake Sys-...
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Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse 60 Amp Radiator Fan Yellow 30 Amp Front Wiper LO/HI Pink 20 Amp Front/Rear Washer Yellow 25 Amp Sunroof Module Natural 20 Amp Center High Mounted Yellow Stop Light (CHMSL)/ Brake Switch 20 Amp Trailer Lighting Yellow 20 Amp...
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374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Ignition Off Draw — Yellow Vehicle Entertainment System (IOD-VES), Satellite Digital Audio Receiver (SDARS), DVD, Hands Free Module (HFM), RA- DIO, Antenna (ANT), Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO), Vanity Lamp (VANITY LP) 10 Amp (Ignition Off Draw)
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Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse 20 Amp COL MOD, IR SNS, Yellow Heater Ventilation, Air Conditioning/ Automatic Tempera- ture Control (HVAC/ ATC), Rear View Mirror (RR VW MIR), Cabin Compartment Node (CCN), Transfer Case Switch (T-CASE SW), RUN/ST, Multi- Function Control Switch (MULTIFTCN SW), Tire Pressure...
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376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Auto Shut Down Yellow (ASD #3) 10 Amp Right Horn (RT HORN (HI/LOW) 10 Amp Left Horn (LT HORN (HI/LOW) 25 Amp Rear Wiper (REAR Natural WIPER) 20 Amp Fuel Pump (FUEL Yellow PUMP), Diesel Lift...
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Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Next Generation Con- troller (NGC), Global Powertrain Engine Controller (GPEC) 10 Amp Park Assist (PRK ASST), Heater Venti- lation, Air Condition- ing Module (HVAC MOD), Headlamp Wash (HDLP WASH), Compass (COMPAS) 10 Amp Heated Mirrors 20 Amp Power Outlet #3...
378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • When installing the Integrated Power Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power Module, and possibly result in a electrical system failure.
BULB REPLACEMENT Head Light 1. Open the hood. 2. Reach behind the headlamp unit in the engine com- partment to access the headlamp bulb lock ring. 3. Firmly grasp the lock ring on the back of the headlamp unit housing. 4.
380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb. Front Side Marker 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the grille assembly, as follows: a. Remove eight fasteners. b. Remove two screws from each headlamp. c. Remove two scrivets from the center of the grille. d.
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Back-Up Lights 1. Open the lift gate. 2. Remove the two push pins. 3. Pull lamp straight back and disconnect electrical con- nection. 4. Remove the two screws attaching the backplate to the lamp assembly. 5.
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil (3.7L Engine) Use SAE 5W-20, API Certified, meeting material standard MS-6395 or equiva- lent.
384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission Transfer Case Front Axle Rear Axle Brake Master Cylinder/Manual Transmission Clutch System Power Steering Reservoir Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Mopar ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. Mopar Manual Transmission Lubricant or equivalent (meeting the re- quirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-9224) Mopar ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emission Control System Maintenance ..386 Maintenance Schedules ....386 Schedule “B” ......389 Schedule “A”...
386 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued proper functioning of the emission control system. These, and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliability.
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• Off-road or desert driving NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow “Schedule B” of the “Maintenance Schedules” section of this manual. NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then flush and replace your engine coolant/anti-freeze every 102,000 miles (170 000 km) or 60 months, whichever comes first,...
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388 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 the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and transmission, and add as needed.
Schedule “B” Follow this schedule if you usually operate your vehicle under one or more of the following conditions. • Day or night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C) • Stop and go driving • Excessive engine idling • Driving in dusty conditions •...
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390 SCHEDULE “B” Miles (Kilometers) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Rotate the tires. Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings. Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid. Inspect the transfer case fluid, add if necessary.
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Miles (Kilometers) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Rotate the tires. Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if necessary. Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only). Inspect the brake linings.
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392 SCHEDULE “B” Miles (Kilometers) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Rotate the tires. Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings. Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid. Inspect the transfer case fluid, add if necessary.
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Miles (Kilometers) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Rotate the tires. Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if necessary. Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only). Inspect the brake linings.
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394 SCHEDULE “B” Miles (Kilometers) Drain and refill the transfer case fluid. Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze. 48,000 51,000 54,000 (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) 57,000 60,000 (95 000) (100 000)
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Miles (Kilometers) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Rotate the tires. Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the transfer case fluid, add if necessary. Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid.
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396 SCHEDULE “B” Miles (Kilometers) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Rotate the tires. Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if necessary. Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only). Inspect the brake linings.
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Miles (Kilometers) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Rotate the tires. Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if necessary. Replace the spark plugs (4.0L Only). Inspect the timing belt, replace if necessary (4.0L Only).
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398 SCHEDULE “B” Miles (Kilometers) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Rotate the tires. Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if necessary. Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only). Inspect the brake linings.
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Miles (Kilometers) Drain and refill the transfer case fluid. Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (170 000 km). 108,000 111,000 114,000 (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) SCHEDULE “B” 399 117,000 120,000 (195 000) (200 000)
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400 SCHEDULE “B” Miles (Kilometers) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Rotate the tires. Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings. Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid. Inspect the transfer case fluid, add if necessary.
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Miles (Kilometers) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Rotate the tires. Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if necessary. Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only). Inspect the brake linings.
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402 SCHEDULE “B” Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- ceipts. † Applies only if vehicle is used for frequent trailer towing or fleet/commercial service. This maintenance is recommended by the manufac- turer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty.
Schedule “A” Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate the tires. Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if necessary. Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only). Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as nec- essary (3.7L Only).
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404 SCHEDULE “A” Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate the tires. Inspect the brake linings. 36,000 42,000 48,000 (60 000) (70 000) (80 000) [36] [42] [48] 54, 000 (90 000) [54]...
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Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate the tires. Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if necessary. Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only). Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed.
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406 SCHEDULE “A” Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate the tires. Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if nec- essary. Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only). Replace the spark plugs (4.0L Only).
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Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Inspect the manual transmission fluid, add as necessary (3.7L Only). Inspect the transfer case fluid, add as necessary. SCHEDULE “A” 407 84,000 90,000 96,000 (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) [84] [90] [96] 102, 000 (170 000) [102]...
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408 SCHEDULE “A” Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate the tires. Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if necessary. Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only). Inspect the brake linings.
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Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate the tires. Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if nec- essary. Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary. Replace the spark plugs (3.7L Only). Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed.
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410 SCHEDULE “A” Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze, if not done at 120,000 miles (200 000 km). Inspection and service should also be performed anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re- ceipts. 132,000 138,000 144,000 (220 000)
We want you to be happy with our products and services. Warranty service must be done by an authorized Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommend that you take your vehicle to your selling dealer. They know you and your vehicle best, and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service.
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technicians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with this process. •...
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414 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 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. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and provisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable to this vehicle. MOPAR PARTS Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep your vehicle operating at its best.
416 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.
Call Toll Free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) Visit us on the World Wide Web at: • www.techauthority.daimlerchrysler.com • www.daimlerchrysler.ca/manuals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab- lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis- tration.
418 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- mance. 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.
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422 INDEX Cargo Light ......150 Cargo Load Floor ......151 Cargo Slide Out System Load N Go .
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Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..356,382,383 Temperature Gauge ..... 164 Corrosion Protection ..... 366 Crankcase Emission Control System Cup Holder .
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424 INDEX Emission Control System Maintenance ..341,386 Engine Air Cleaner ......350 Block Heater .