4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
INTRODUCTION 7 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.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) ... . 12 Sentry Key .
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sliding Side Door ..... . 41 Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped ..42 Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock .
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Rear Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) — If Equipped ..96 Restraining Infants And Small Children With Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) ....97 Engine Break-In Recommendations .
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch.
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Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead.
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Power window switches will also remain active for up to 90 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to LOCK, depending upon the accessory delay setting. Opening the front door will cancel this feature. WARNING! NEVER leave children alone in a vehicle.
vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if an invalid Key Fob is used to start the engine. After turning the ignition switch to the ON position, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check.
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). Keep the PIN in a secure location.
lamps and/or turn signals will flash and Vehicle Security Light will flash repeatedly and the horn will sound. For an additional 15 minutes, only the headlights, park lamps and/or turn signals and Vehicle Security Light will flash. The engine will run only if a valid key is used to start the vehicle.
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during liftgate entry. Pressing the liftgate button will not disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone enters the vehicle through the liftgate and opens any door the alarm will sound.
NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console and liftgate lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in the interior lights ON position (extreme top position). • The Illuminated Entry System will not operate if the dimmer control is in the extreme downward position. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) —...
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using the RKE Transmitter Three-button RKE transmitters will provide basic UN- LOCK, LOCK and PANIC functions. Key Fob With Three-Button RKE Transmitter Seven-button RKE transmitters will provide functions that allow the same basic operation as the three-button, but may also be used to operate the power liftgate (optional), power sliding doors, Remote Start feature (optional).
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Remote Unlock Doors and Liftgate Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s side or twice to unlock all doors and liftgate. The Illuminated Entry system also turns on. Remote Key Unlock on First Press This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s side, or all doors, on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
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22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
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2. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans- mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 sec- onds. Then, press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button. 3. Release both buttons at the same time. 4.
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24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with a powered liftgate, pressing the LIFTGATE button twice will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 sec- onds allowing you to manually access the liftgate area. The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by pressing the LIFTGATE button located on the overhead console.
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• For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the following steps: 1. Perform this operation while standing outside the vehicle. 2. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds.
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26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See: www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board.
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security. The system has a range of approximately 300 ft (91 m). NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an auto- matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
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28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Enter Remote Start Mode Press and release the REMOTE START button on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- onds. The vehicle doors will lock, parking lights will flash and horn will chirp twice (if programmed).
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equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle, insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON position. NOTE: • The ignition switch must be in the ON position in order to drive the vehicle. •...
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When to Reset Remote Start The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of two times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one failed start, where the Remote Starting sequence was initiated but the engine stopped cranking without start- ing.
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If the lock plunger is rearward when you shut either side sliding door, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. Sliding Door Lock THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING! •...
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks — If Equipped A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. Driver Power Door Lock Switches 1 - Unlock 2 - Lock If you press the power door lock switch while the Key...
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Front Passenger Power Door Switches 1 - Window Open/Close 3 - Doors Unlock 2 - Doors Lock If you press the power door lock switch while the sliding door is open, the sliding door will lock. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Lock Doors Automatically —...
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34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Fasten your seat belt. (Fastening the seat belt will cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this programming procedure.) 3. Place the Key Fob into the ignition. 4. Within 15-seconds, cycle the ignition Key Fob from the LOCK position to the ON/RUN position a minimum of five times, ending in the ON position (do not start the engine).
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• On vehicles equipped with the optional Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand- ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. • On vehicles not equipped with the optional EVIC perform the following steps: 1.
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Power Vent Windows — If Equipped Switches on the driver’s door trim panel let the driver operate the two vent windows from the driver’s seat. Power Vent Window Switch 1 – Power Vent Window Switch Open/Close Power Windows You can control either the front or rear windows using switches located on the driver’s door trim panel.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 NOTE: Power Window switches will also remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned to LOCK, depending upon the accessory delay setting. Opening a front door will cancel this feature. Power Window Lockout Switch —...
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38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Front Passenger Power Window Switch There is a single switch on the front passenger’s door trim panel which operates the passenger door window and locks and unlocks all doors. The switch will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position and during power accessory delay.
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Sliding Side Door Power Window Switch — If Equipped Second row passengers may open and close the sliding door window by a single switch on the door handle assembly. The switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position and during power acces- sory delay.
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40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped The front window switches may be equipped with an Auto-Down feature. Press the window switch past the detent, release, and the window will go down automati- cally. To open the window part way, press the window switch part way and release it when you want the window to stop.
WARNING! There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed. To avoid personal injury be sure to clear your arms, hands, fingers and all objects from the window path before closing. Auto Up Reset — If Equipped To reactivate the Auto Up feature, perform the following steps after vehicle power is restored: 1.
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol- lowing guidelines: • Always open the door smoothly. • Avoid high impacts against the door stop when open- ing the door. This is very important when your vehicle is parked on an incline as the door will slide faster in the downhill direction.
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Press the button on the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds to open a power sliding door. When the door is fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds a second time will close the door. There are power sliding side door switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door for the rear seat passengers and in the overhead console for the driver and passengers.
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44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding doors from the rear seats, press the power sliding door master lock button, located in the overhead console, to disable the switches and handles for the rear seat passengers. NOTE: •...
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2. Cycle the ignition switch ON/LOCK five times ending in the ON position (do not start the engine). 3. Within 10 seconds of the final cycle, press the HAZ- ARD switch. 4. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming.
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a Child Protection Door Lock system. NOTE: When the Child Protection Door Lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
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• When the Child Protection Door Lock system is en- gaged, (even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position) the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle, the RKE transmitter, the switches on the overhead console or the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door.
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. • The power sliding side door switches will not open the power sliding doors if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h).
If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with the power liftgate feature, pressing the button on the RKE transmitter will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 seconds allowing you to manually access the liftgate area. Power Liftgate — If Equipped The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter.
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50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power liftgate may be closed by pressing the button, located in the upper left trim in the liftgate opening. Pushing once will only close the liftgate. This button cannot be used to open the liftgate. Rear Power Liftgate Switch When the RKE transmitter button is pressed and the Flash Lights feature is enabled, the tail lights will flash to...
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• There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the liftgate opening. Light pressure anywhere along these strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open position. • The power liftgate must be in the full open or close positions for any of the buttons to operate.
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems:...
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If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. For more information on LATCH, see Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH).
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas- sengers safe, too.
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56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries.
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WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly.
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58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen.
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Pull the strap down and secure the small latch plate of the lap belt into the small buckle until you hear a “click”. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the large latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average you will 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.
Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped The seat belts for both front seating positions may be equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision.
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62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
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64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 1 — Downward Movement 2 — Rearward Movement 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mecha- nism 4.
AHR In Reset Position NOTE: • If you have difficulties or problems resetting the Active Head Restraints, see an authorized dealer. • For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert ) If the driver’s or front passenger’s (if equipped with belt...
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66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE front passenger seat is unoccupied. The BeltAlert warn- ing system may be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts and cargo is properly stowed.
NOTE: Although BeltAlert has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled or retracted. Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancies. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe.
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68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. Front Airbag Components 1 — Driver and Passenger Airbags NOTE: These airbags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Airbags.
NOTE: • Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open during airbag deployment. • After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately. Airbag System Components Your vehicle may be equipped with the following airbag system components: •...
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70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the second stage determines whether the output force is low, medium, or high. If a low output is sufficient to meet the need, the remaining gas in the inflator is expended. WARNING! •...
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Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbag Label When the airbag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each airbag deploys independently, that is a left side impact deploys the left airbag only and a right-side impact deploys only the right airbag.
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72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The system includes side impact sensors adjacent to both front and rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy the SABIC airbags during impacts that require airbag occupant protection. WARNING! • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC.
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WARNING! Infants in rear-facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger Advanced Front Airbag. An airbag deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in that posi- tion. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (see Section on Child Restraints) should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- positioning booster seats.
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided under If You Need Assistance in this manual. WARNING! •...
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deploys the Advanced Front Airbags, SABIC airbags — if equipped, Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags — if equipped, and front seat belt pretensioners — if equipped, as required, depending on the severity and type of impact. Advanced Front Airbags are designed to provide addi- tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on the severity and type of collision.
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76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment. Also, the ORC turns on the Airbag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approxi- mately four to six seconds for a self-check when the ignition is first turned on.
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separate and fold out of the way as the airbags inflate to their full size. The airbags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds. This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The airbags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger.
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78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE covers the window. The airbag inflates in about 30 ms (about one-quarter of the time that it takes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the side curtain airbag inflates.
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NOTE: Front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system. If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: •...
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80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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.
Airbag Warning Light You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. While the airbag system is designed to be mainte- nance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system immediately. •...
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82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be recorded (e.g., loss of battery power). In conjunction with other data gathered during a com- plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be used by Chrysler Group LLC and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle perfor-...
4. Otherwise required by law. Data parameters that are recorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for electronically-controlled safety systems, including the airbag system • Vehicle speed • Engine RPM • Brake switch status • Pedal position • And other parameters depending...
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84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To position a child into the Integrated Child Booster Seat follow these steps: 1. Pull the release handle forward to release the latch and seat cushion. Then, lift seat cushion up and push back to lock it in the booster seat position.
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2. Place the child upright in the seat with their back firmly against the seatback. 3. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat belt. 4. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go around the child’s lap. NOTE: The lap portion of the seat belt should be low on the hips and as snug as possible.
86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Integrated Child Seat — If Equipped Operating instructions for the second row bench seat with Integrated Child Seat are included with the seat. If the instructions are not with the seat or in the Owner’s Manual Package, replacement instruction can be ob- tained.
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WARNING! In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are.
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88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position. •...
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Children Too Large for Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. •...
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90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Occupants riding in Swivel ’n Go seating must be wearing their seat belt and the seat must be locked in either the forward or rearward position. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or even death.
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belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out. • If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again.
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92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we have described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc- tions that come with the child restraint system. WARNING! Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint.
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• If your child restraint seat is not LATCH-compatible, install the restraint using the vehicle seat belts. Installing the Lower Attachments: 1. The vehicle lower anchorages are round bars located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. 2.
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94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing the Top Tether Strap (with either Lower Anchors or Vehicle Seat Belt): 1. Route the top tether strap under the adjustable head restraint between the steel posts. 2. Provide enough slack (reference child restraint in- structions) for the tether strap to reach the tether anchor located near the bottom of the seat back.
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WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. Installing the Child Restraint Using the Vehicle Seat Belts The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with either an Automatic Locking Retractor...
96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts. REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED Commercial cargo vehicles are not designed for use as a family vehicle and are not intended for carrying children in the front passenger seat.
WARNING! Rearward-facing infant restraints must never be se- cured in the passenger seat of a vehicle with a passenger airbag. In an accident, a passenger airbag may deploy causing severe injury or death to infants riding in rearward-facing infant restraints. Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) There are different sizes and types of restraints for...
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98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Children more than 40 lbs (18 kg) should be secured in the passenger seat in a child restraint or belt- positioning booster seat with the seat adjusted to the rear most position. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled in the passenger seat with the seat adjusted to the rearmost position.
WARNING! The vehicle tether anchor is designed to be used with a child restraint only. It should not be used for any other purpose. Before use, inspect the tether anchor strap for nicks, abrasions, discoloration, and loose threads. If these or any other condition that might affect the performance of the strap is observed, DO NOT USE that strap.
100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY TIPS Transporting Passengers NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. •...
If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode. The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system.
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102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Warning Light The light should come on and remain on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer.
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WARNING! (Continued) • Never place or install floor mats or other floor coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly secured to prevent them from moving and inter- fering with the pedals or the ability to control the vehicle. • Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top of already installed floor mats.
104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for cuts and cracks.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......110 Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped . . . 110 Automatic Dimming Mirror —...
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106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front And Second Row Seat Adjuster ..... . . 124 Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped ..124 Manual Lumbar Adjust Lever —...
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Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ..160 Battery Protection ....160 Multifunction Lever .
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108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Parkview Rear Back Up Camera — If Equipped ......181 Turning Parkview On Or Off —...
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Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped ......204 Storage Bin Safety Warning ... . . 206 Coat Hooks .
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Automatic Dimming Mirror CAUTION! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight...
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Driver’s Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped The driver’s outside mirror will automatically adjust for glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled by the inside automatic dimming mirror and can be turned on or off by pressing the button at the base of the inside mirror.
Select a mirror and press one of the four arrows for the direction you want the mirror to move. Driver’s side power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Driver Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle”...
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automati- cally.
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When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will be momentarily illuminated in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is opera- tional. The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand by mode when the vehicle is in PARK.
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116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road contamination so that the BSM system can function properly. Do not block the area of the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located with foreign objects (bumper stickers, bicycle racks, etc.).
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The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (Side, Rear, Front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary. The BSM system will issue an alert during these types of zone entries. Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle.
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118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Stationary Objects Opposing Traffic The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes.
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including radio muting.
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime will also be sounded. Whenever a turn signal and detected object are present on the same side at the same time, both the visual and audio alerts will be issued.
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED Voice Command can be initiated by pressing the VR button located on the radio or steering wheel controls (if equipped). Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ Phone User Manual located on the DVD for further details. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 SEATS Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint System...
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front And Second Row Seat Adjuster The adjusting bar is located under the front of the seat. Pull the bar upward and move the seat to the desired position. Release the bar to lock the seat into position. Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 WARNING! DO NOT ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Lumbar Adjust Lever — If Equipped The lumbar adjustment lever is located on the outboard side of the seat. To increase the support, rotate the lever downward. To decrease the support, rotate the handle upward.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Seats — If Equipped This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats. The controls for front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel area. After turning the ignition ON, you can choose from High, Low, or Off heat settings.
WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion 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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130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint (on some models, you may need to press the push button). To lower the head restraint, press the push button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint.
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Active Head Restraint (Tilted) NOTE: • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- rized dealer. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 •...
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of an accident and could result in serious injury or death.
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3. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the LOCK position and then pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. Storage Bin Cover Lock Release UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 4. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat and fold the seatback down.
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134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Pull rearward on the release strap located at the rear of the seat and tumble the seat forward into the storage bin. Second Row Seat Release Strap 6. Close the storage bin cover. CAUTION! The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks,...
2. Pull up on the handle to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat anchors. Second Row Seat Release Handle 3. Pull upward on the seatback recliner lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, to return the seatback to its full upright position.
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To tilt the seat, pull forward on the release strap located on the front of the seat between the seatback and seat cushion and tilt the seat fully forward. To return the seat to its upright position, push rearward on the seatback until it latches.
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• Seats are removable Swivel ’n Go™ Seating Features 1 — Moveable Armrest 4 — Fore-Aft Adjustment 2 — Seatback Release 5 — Seat Release 3 — Swivel Release UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 WARNING! When the seatback release handle is lifted, the seat- back will rotate forward.
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138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To swivel the seat: Pull the lower handle on the outboard side of the seat and push the side of the seatback to begin rotation. Once the seat begins to rotate, the handle may be released.
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WARNING! (Continued) • Make sure the Swivel ’n Go™ seat is in a locked position with the release handle fully engaged. Test the seat after it is locked to see that it doesn’t swivel. Removing Swivel ’n Go™ Premium Seating — If Equipped 1.
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140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Lower the release handle located at the bottom front edge of the seat. Each seat weighs about 90 lbs (41 kg). NOTE: Electrical contacts for the available heated seats automatically disengage or engage as the seat is removed or installed.
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The table and leg are stored beneath the floor when not in use. To install the table follow these steps: 1. Open the floor storage cover in front of the second row seats. Table and Leg Storage 2. Remove the pole and table top by loosening the hook and loop straps.
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142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You will hear an audible “click” when the lock button engages the base. 6. Place the table top over the installed pole aligning with the mating feature of the underside of the table top. Apply pressure on the table top and press downward.
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Table Top Release 2. Pull horizontally on the latch to activate the release from the pole. 3. While pulling on the latch, pull upward to remove the table top from the pole. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 NOTE: The table top should be removed from the leg prior to removing the leg from its mounting base.
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the seatbacks of all rear seats and some front seats. The floor supports the partial weight of the bagged goods.
WARNING! If not properly latched, the bench seats could become loose. Personal injuries could result. After reinstall- ing these seats, be sure the red indicator button on the release handles return into the handles. Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat cushion, adjusts the seatback angle forward/rearward for occupant comfort.
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146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The switch is only functional when the liftgate is open and the vehicle is in PARK. One Touch Folding Seat Third Row The rear switch bank allows multiple power folding and unfolding positions for the third row seats. Left and right third row seats can be folded individually or together.
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NOTE: • Disconnect the center shoulder belt from the small buckle and lower the head restraints before attempting to fold/stow the power third row seats. • To abort seat operation while seat is in motion, press a different seat position selector switch to stop the seat. Once the seat stops moving, then the desired position can be selected.
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148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Unfold Third Row Seats 1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat forward until the anchors latch. 2. Pull release strap marked “1” to unlock the recliner. 3.
WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death, NEVER operate the vehicle with occupants in the third row seat while in the tailgate mode. DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED The Memory Buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel can be programmed to recall the driver’s seat, driver’s outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, and radio station preset settings.
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE Transmitter to Memory NOTE: Each time the SET (S) button and a numbered button (1 or 2) is pressed, you erase the memory settings for that button and store a new one. 1.
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to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ Customer-Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. 12. Repeat the above steps to set the next Memory position using the other numbered Memory button or to link another RKE transmitter to memory. Memory Position Recall NOTE: The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory positions.
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Press and release the memory SET (S) button located on the driver’s door. A chime will sound signaling that you are in the memory set mode. 4. Within five seconds, press and release MEMORY button 1 on the driver’s door.
between 0.9 – 2.7 in (22.7 – 67.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. The seat will return to its previously set position when you insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it out of the LOCK position. •...
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154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Move to the front of the vehicle and look inside the center of the hood opening. Locate, then push the safety catch lever to the right while raising the hood at the same time.
LIGHTS All of the lights, except the Hazard Warning lights, headlight high beams and flash-to-pass, are controlled by switches to the left of the steering column on the instru- ment panel. Headlight Switch With Halo Control UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Interior Lighting Interior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate is opened, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is...
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156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dome Light Positions Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the second detent (extreme top position) to turn on the interior lights. The interior lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this position.
Halo Lights — If Equipped Halo lights are strategically placed soft lighting that help to illuminate specific areas to aid the occupants in locating specific features while driving at night. To activate the Halo lights, push in the Halo switch control knob. Pressing the switch con- trol knob in a second time will turn the Halo lights off.
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ignition switch OFF. To turn the Automatic System off, turn the headlight switch clockwise to the O (OFF) position. Automatic Headlights NOTE: The engine must be running before the head- lights will come on in the Automatic mode. Headlights On With Wipers —...
When exiting the vehicle the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds or not remain on. To change the timer setting, see your autho- rized dealer. The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles equipped with an EVIC.
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Fog Lights — If Equipped To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and push in the headlight switch control knob. Pressing the head- light switch control knob in a second time will turn the front fog lights off.
Turn Signals NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective.
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Flash-To-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released. WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch within the multifunction lever.
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cause the washers to spray for a maximum of 10 seconds, or until the multifunction lever is released, and the wipers will cycle three times. NOTE: • If the multifunction lever is pressed while in the delay range, the wipers will operate for several seconds after the multifunction lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use.
• The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off through the EVIC (if equipped). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand- ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. The Rain Sensing system has protective features for the wiper blades and arms.
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To tilt the column, push the lever downward to the unlocked position. Move the steering column up or down, as desired. Pull the lever upward to the locked position to lock the steering column firmly in place. Tilt Steering Column Lever 1 —...
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Adjustable Pedal Switch Press the button forward to move the pedals forward (toward the front of the vehicle). Press the button rearward to move the pedals rearward (toward the driver). • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 •...
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have an accident. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).
To Activate Push the ON/OFF button (located in the end of the lever) once, and the cruise indicator light (located in the mes- sage window of the odometer) will illuminate, showing that the Electronic Speed Control system is on. To turn the Electronic Speed Control system off, push the ON/ OFF button a second time, and both the Electronic Speed Control system and indicator will turn off.
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Varying The Speed Setting When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- crease speed by pushing up and holding the RESUME ACCEL lever. If the lever is continually held in the RESUME ACCEL position, the set speed will continue to increase until the lever is released, then the new set speed will be established.
WARNING! Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve- hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery.
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense Sensors The ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect obstacles from approximately 12 in (30 cm) up to 79 in (200 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal direction, depending on the location, type and orientation of the obstacle.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 ParkSense Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status. Park Assist Disabled Park Assist ON...
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174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a ⁄ second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone.
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The following chart shows the warning display operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES DISPLAY MESSAGE OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM: REAR CORNERS Park Assist ON Warning Object Detected Warning Object Detected Warning Object Detected 27.5 in (70 cm) Warning Object Detected...
Enabling/Disabling ParkSense You can turn ParkSense ON or OFF through the EVIC. The available choices are: OFF, Sound Only, or Sound and Display. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea- tures)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense System Usage Precautions NOTE: • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense Rear Park Assist system oper- ating properly. • Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could affect the performance of the ParkSense system.
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• Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt, or debris. Failure to do so can result in the ParkSense system not working properly. The ParkSense system might not detect an obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide a false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia/bumper.
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180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist sys- tem. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedes- trians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before backing up.
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE. The image will be displayed on the Navigation/Multimedia radio display screen.
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen. It is recom- mended that the driver look frequently over his/ her shoulder when using ParkView .
“check entire surroundings” displayed across the top of the screen. After five seconds this note will disappear. 5. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear camera mode is exited and the audio screen appears again. OVERHEAD CONSOLES Front Overhead Console Two versions of the overhead console are available.
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184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy/Interior Lighting At the forward end of the console are two courtesy lights (standard dome light has two buttons). The lights turn on when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
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An additional LED at the front of the rear console shines down on the front foot-well area while in courtesy mode, for added convenience. Overhead Compartment Features 1 — DVD 5 — Storage 2 — Rear HVAC 6 — DVD 3 —...
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Console Halo Lighting The rear overhead console has recessed halo lighting around the perimeter of the console base. This feature provides additional lighting options while traveling and is controlled by the headlight switch. Refer to “Lights/ Halo Lights —...
WARNING! • Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the universal transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or other objects are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse”...
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188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen HomeLink button and the handheld transmitter button until the HomeLink indicator changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light, then release both the HomeLink...
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This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor. It is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door. Training The Garage Door Opener 1 — Door Opener 2 —...
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using HomeLink To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.,). The handheld transmitter of the device may also be used at any time.
successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indica- tor light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully trained. If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in at this time. Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming HomeLink ,” earlier in this section. Security It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in your vehicle.
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com- pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
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Closing the Sunroof Manually To close the sunroof from an open or vent position, press and hold the switch forward. The sunroof will close fully and stop automatically. Release the switch to stop sun- roof travel at any point. Sunroof Sunshade Operation The sunroof sunshade can be opened manually.
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194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Express Close Press the switch forward and release, and the sunroof will close automatically from any position. The sunroof will close fully, then stop automatically. This is called “Express Close”. During Express Close operation, any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window. Sunroof Maintenance Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED Two 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets are located on the lower instrument panel, next to the open storage bin.
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196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE connected to the battery. Do not exceed a maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) shared between the lower panel outlet and the removable floor console outlet. The outlet in the rear quarter panel near the liftgate and the upper outlet in the instrument panel are both con- trolled by the ignition switch.
CAUTION! (Continued) • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the battery even more quickly. Only use these inter- mittently and with greater caution. • After the use of high power draw accessories, or long periods of the vehicle not being started (with accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the...
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198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter. Power Inverter Outlet The power inverter switch is located near the center of the instrument panel below the two 12 Volt power outlets.
CUPHOLDERS There are nine cupholders in the interior. Two cupholders in the center front instrument panel, four in the floor consoles and three more are located in the third row quarter trim panel. All liners are removable for cleaning. Pull the flexible liner from the cupholder drawer or tray starting at one edge for easy removal.
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Bottle Holders There are four bottle holders located in the interior. One bottle holder is molded into each front interior door trim panels, and one bottle holder is molded into each side sliding interior door trim panel.
of the two cupholders in the center front instrument panel. To install the ash receiver, align the receiver so the thumb grip on the lid is facing rearward. Press the ash receiver into either of the cup wells to secure. Pull upward on the ash receiver to remove for cleaning and/or storage.
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lower Glove Compartment To open the lower compartment pull out on the release handle. NOTE: The lower compartment is equipped with a lock that is part of the compartment handle (2). Door Trim Panel Storage Front Door Storage Both interior front door panels have multiple pockets for storage.
Sliding Door Bottle Holder WARNING! If containers of hot liquid are place in the bottle holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn- ing the occupants. Be careful when closing the doors to avoid injury. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Driver Seatback Storage —...
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Umbrella Holder An umbrella holder has been conveniently molded into the left front door entry scuff molding. Umbrella Holder Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped The seat storage bins are located on the floor in front of the second row seats.
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Storage Bin UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 CAUTION! NOTE: The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover. WARNING! In an accident, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched.
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Storage Bin Safety Warning Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: WARNING! • Always close the storage bin covers when your vehicle is unattended. • Do not allow children to have access to the second row seat storage bins.
Seat Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever As a security measure, your vehicle may be built with a Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release is built into the storage bin cover latching mechanism. Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 NOTE: In the event of an individual being locked inside the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened from inside of the bin by pushing on the glow-in-the-dark...
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Area Storage The liftgate sill plate has a raised line with the statement “Load To This Line”. This line indicates how far rearward cargo can be placed without interfering with liftgate closing. Rear Cargo Area Loading Limit NOTE: With all rear seats stowed or removed, 4 x 8 foot sheets of building material will fit on the vehicle floor...
• The basic console is removable from the vehicle for additional floor space by removing the cap and clip at the console base. To Remove The Basic Floor Console 1. Remove the front anchor cup plug and clip. 2. Slide the console base forward while lifting slightly to clear the rear load floor hook.
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210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Top tray storage • Upper storage bin can hold nine regular or 18 thin CDs or other items • Large console center storage will store headphones for the available rear DVD entertainment system or other items •...
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holder insert for both cavities can easily be removed for cleaning. The cupholders will also accommodate large size cups and 20 oz (.6 L) bottles. Position 1 shows the console closed with four cupholders and a convenient storage tray. Console Position 1 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 Position 2 shows the raised storage tray revealing a large storage area below.
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212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE easy access to the storage area below and provides two of the four cupholders for the second row passengers. Console Position 3 Position 4 shows the complete console in its rearmost position. Again, lifting second latch handle at the front of the console, allows complete access to a lower storage bin and provides additional cupholders for rear passengers.
3. Pull rearward to disengage from floor and remove console. To reinstall the console: 1. Position the console at a slight angle (rear slightly higher than the front). 2. Slide the console forward into the floor bracket. 3. Rotate the rear of the console down until it is resting on the floor bracket.
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry the weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars. Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars.
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216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE support and the rear crossbar should be fastened at the rearmost position of the side rails. This will help reduce the amount of wind noise when the crossbars are not in use. The tie down holes on the crossbar ends should always be used to tie down the load.
WARNING! Cargo must be securely tied before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sonal injury or property damage. Follow the Roof Rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
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218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Gently pull up on the tab to raise the sun screen. Continue pulling the sun screen until the tab is near the top of the window. Sun Screen Attaching To Retainer Clips Once the screen is completely to the top of the window, extend the top bar of the sun screen over the two hooks attached to the top of the window.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....223 Instrument Cluster – Base ....224 Instrument Cluster –...
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220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Media Center 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) — AM/FM Stereo Radio And CD/DVD/HDD/ NAV — If Equipped ....257 Operating Instructions —...
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Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) 0.5 — If Equipped ......283 Connecting The iPod ....284 Using This Feature .
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222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player ......296 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance ....296 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones .
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. Fuel Door Reminder The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the vehicle.
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228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 an authorized dealer if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
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If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the Ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
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230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately. Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD).
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11. Odometer / Trip Odometer — If Equipped The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair technician should leave the odometer reading the same as it was before the repair or service.
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232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: • If your vehicle is equipped with a hood switch, in the case of hood ajar, a warning message will be displayed in either the PRNDL/Odometer display as “hood” or “Hood Ajar” in the EVIC display. •...
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damaged, a “noFUSE” message will display in the odom- eter display area. For further information on fuses and fuse locations refer to “Fuses” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”. CHAngE OIL Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Change Oil” message will flash in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval.
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234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 14. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light / Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light If this indicator light flashes during accelera- tion, apply as little throttle as possible. While driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road con- ditions, and do not switch off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), or Traction Control System (TCS).
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WARNING! A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants or wood or cardboard, etc. This could result in death or serious injury to the driver, occu- pants or others.
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236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an autho- rized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing.
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22. Airbag Warning Light This light turns on and remains on for four seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
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tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle.
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240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING! If a warning light remains on the system may not be working and you will not have the benefit of ESP or BAS. Under certain driving conditions, where ESP or BAS would be beneficial, you - if you have not adjusted your driving speeds and stopping in or to account for the lack of the feature, may be in acci- dent.
COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: • The compass on your vehicle is self-calibrating, elimi- nating the need to manually calibrate the compass. • If the vehicle is equipped with a Chrysler ™ gps (Navigation Radio), the NAV system will provide the compass direction, and the variance and calibration menus will be unavailable.
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242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When the appropriate conditions exist, the following messages will display: NE ....Eight-point compass headings are displayed (N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE, SW) 14°F.
Compass/Temperature Display Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To ensure compass accu- racy, the compass variance should be properly set accord- ing to the variance map for the zone where the vehicle will be driven. When properly set, the compass will automatically account for this difference.
244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To Set the Variance Start the engine and leave the transmission gear selector lever in the PARK position. Press and hold the CMTC reset button (for approximately ten seconds) until the current variance zone number is displayed. To change the zone, press and release the CMTC reset button to increase the variance one step.
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Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: • System Status display UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 •...
246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and release the MENU button, and the mode displayed will Compass/Temperature, Trip, System Status, and Personal Settings. Press the STEP button to scroll through sub menus (i.e., Trip Functions, Avg. Fuel Economy, DTE, Elapsed Time, and Units). Steering Wheel EVIC Compass/Temp Control Button, as it appears on the right side of the steering wheel spoke.
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• LOW WASHER FLUID • Oil Change Required • Left Front Turn Signal Light Out • Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out • Right Front Turn Signal Light Out • Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out • Park Assist Disabled •...
248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty-cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style. Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
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Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level.
250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Display / ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. Press and release the compass button to display one of eight compass readings, and the outside tempera- COMPASS ture.
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2. Press the MENU button until Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached. 3. Press the STEP button until “Calibrate Compass” is displayed in the EVIC. 4. Press and release the RESET button to start the cali- bration. The “CAL” indicator will be displayed in the EVIC.
252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Cell Phones, Lap- tops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass module is located, and it can cause interference with the compass sensor, and it may give false readings.
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Use the Step button to display one of the following choices. Language When in this display you may select one of five lan- guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the RESET button while in this display to select English, Spanish (Español), French (Français), Italian (Italiano), German (Deutsch), and Dutch (Nederlands).
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254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RKE Linked To Memory When this feature is selected the memory seat, mirror, and radio settings will return to the memory set position when the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is pressed. If this feature is not selected then the memory seat, mirror, and radio settings can only return to the memory set position using the door mounted switch.
Tilt MIRR. In Reverse When this feature is selected and the vehicle is placed in a reverse gear, the driver’s side mirror will tilt downward to allow the driver to see into the previous blind spot and avoid objects in close proximity to the rear of the vehicle. Key-Off Power Delay When this feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, Uconnect™...
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256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor alignment.
Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate, and remain on for up to 90 seconds, when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make your selec- tion, press and release the RESET button until OFF, 30 sec., 60 sec., or 90 sec.
258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The RER radio also contains a Global Positioning System (GPS)-based Navigation system. Refer to your Uconnect™ Multimedia REN, RER or RBZ user’s manual for detailed operating instructions. Operating Instructions — Voice Command System (VR) — If Equipped Refer to “Voice Command”...
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Changing Daylight Savings Time When selected, this feature will display the time of day in daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the current setting: 1. Turn on the radio. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL want to select, touch the screen where the word “Page” is displayed to view additional time zones in the menu. 5. Touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed. Clock Setting Procedure — RER/REN Radio Uconnect™...
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Changing Daylight Savings Time When selected, this feature will display the time of day in daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the current setting: 1. Turn on the radio. 2. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed, the clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Changing the Time Zone 1. Turn on the radio. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. 3. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed, the clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 4.
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio.
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264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save time change. 5. To exit, press any button/knob, or wait five seconds. RW/FF Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows.
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Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to exit setting tone, balance, and fade. AM/FM Button Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode. SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND button.
266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play NOTE: • The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
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EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. 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.
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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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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. The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times.
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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.
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Media Center 130 (RES/RSC) UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Operating Instructions —...
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272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. Voice Command System (Radio) —...
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3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save time change. 5.
274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display.
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16-Digit Character Program Type Display Classic Rock Cls Rock College College Country Country Foreign Language Language Information Inform Jazz News News Nostalgia Nostalga Oldies Oldies Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R & B Religious Music Rel Musc Religious Talk Rel Talk Rock Rock...
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276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items: • Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow you to set the clock. Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob.
Buttons 1 - 6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM stations). DISC/AUX Button Pressing the DISC/AUX button will allow you to switch from AM/FM modes to DISC/AUX mode. Operation Instructions —...
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278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel away and jam the player mechanism. • RES is a single CD player. Do not attempt to insert a second CD if one is already loaded. •...
AM/FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace.
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280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file names and folder names is limited. For large numbers of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to display the file name and folder name and will assign a number instead.
MPEG Sampling Fre- Specification quency (kHz) MPEG-1 Au- 48, 44.1, 32 dio Layer 3 MPEG-2 Au- 24, 22.05, 16 dio Layer 3 ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios.
282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain playable files). The folder list will time out after five seconds. INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if available).
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped) Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further details. Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) (If Equipped) Refer to “Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio)” in the Uconnect™...
284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Connecting an iPod to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the UCI feature to control the connected device. Connecting The iPod Use the provided connection cable to connect an iPod to the vehicle’s 16–pin connector port (which is located in the glove compartment on some vehicles).
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons To get into the UCI (iPod ) mode and access a connected iPod , press the “AUX” button on the radio faceplate. Once in the UCI (iPod ) mode, iPod audio tracks (if available from iPod ) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system.
286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL beginning of the track. Pressing the SEEK >> button during play mode, it will jump to the next track in the list. • While a track is playing, press the INFO button to see the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) for that track.
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the track detail on the radio display. Once the track to be played is highlighted on the radio display, press the TUNE control knob to select and start playing the track. Turning the TUNE control knob fast will scroll through the list faster. During fast scroll, a slight delay in updating the information on the radio display may be noticed.
288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is another shortcut button to the genre listing on your iPod . CAUTION! • Leaving the iPod (or any supported device) any- where in the vehicle in extreme heat or cold can alter the operation or damage the device.
information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at www- .siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents. Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) Please have the following information available when calling: 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID).
290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly on or above the antenna. Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons: •...
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INFO Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- able). Also, pressing and holding the INFO button for an additional three seconds will make the radio display the Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return to normal display).
292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the following items: • Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/ SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the Sirius subscription.
Uconnect™ Multimedia (SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™) — IF EQUIPPED Satellite video uses direct satellite receiver broadcasting technology to provide streaming video. The subscription service provider is SIRIUS Satellite Radio. SIRIUS Back- seat TV™ offers three video channels for family enter- tainment, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios.
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294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Video and audio input jacks available in rear seating area • Ten different medias to choose from in each screen (AM, FM, Sirius Radio, Sirius Backseat TV™, DVD1, DVD2, Hard Disc Drive (HDD), AUX in radio, AUX1, AUX2) The LCD screen(s) are located in the overhead compart- ment console.
VES™ Remote Control Location NOTE: Refer to the “Uconnect™ Multimedia” section of Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further details. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering Wheel) The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel, at the three and nine o’clock positions.
296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The right-hand rocker switch has a pushbutton in the center, and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume. Pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch- ing the disc. 4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners, or anti-static sprays.
298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System — If Equipped The controls for the manual system in this vehicle contain a series of outer rotary dials and inner push knobs. These comfort controls can be set to obtain desired interior conditions.
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Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the tem- perature of the air inside the passenger compartment. Rotating the knob coun- terclockwise, from top center into the blue area indicates cooler tempera- tures. Rotating the knob clockwise, into the red area, indicates warmer temperatures.
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300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bi-Level Mode Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. NOTE: There is a difference in temperature (in any conditions other than full cold or full hot), between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer air goes to the floor outlets.
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NOTE: • If the RECIRCULATION button is pressed when the system is in MIX, DEFROST, or FLOOR mode the RECIRCULATION LED indicator will flash 3 times to indicate RECIRCULATION mode is not allowed. • Continuous use of the RECIRCULATION mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur.
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds. Max A/C For maximum cooling use the A/C and RECIRCULA- TION mode buttons at the same time. Three-Zone Temperature Control —...
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The Three-Zone Temperature Control bottom panel con- trols rear Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning operations. Front Lower Three-Zone Temperature Control Features 1 – Left Heated Seat 3 – Rear Temperature 2 – Rear Blower 4 – Right Heated Seat UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 The primary control for the rear blower is on the front climate control unit located on the instrument panel.
304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the climate controls will not function during Remote Start operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off) position. Rear Manual Climate Control — If Equipped The Rear Manual Climate Control system has floor air outlets at the rear of the right side sliding door, and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position.
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Only when the front control for the rear blower is in the RR position do the second row seat occupants have control of the rear blower speed. The rear blower control, located in the rear overhead console, has an off position and a range of blower speeds. This allows the second row seat occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the rear of the vehicle.
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bi-Level Mode Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the floor outlets. NOTE: In many temperature positions, the BI-LEVEL mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head- liner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets. Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets.
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Front Upper ATC Panel 1 - System On/Off 9 - Air Conditioning (A/C) On/ 2 - Blower Indicator 10 - AUTO Mode / Blower 3 - Left Front Temperature 11 - Front MODE 4 - Rear Blower / Temperature 12 - RECIRCULATE / Mode 5 - SYNC Indicator 13 - Front DEFROST...
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308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Operation 1. Press the AUTO button on the Front Upper ATC Panel and the word AUTO will illuminate in the front ATC display, along with three temperatures for driver, front passenger, and rear seats. The system will then automati- cally regulate the amount of airflow.
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Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features. The AUTO symbol in the front ATC display will be turned off when the system is being used in the manual mode. NOTE: Each of these features operate independently from each other.
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310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. Mix Mode Air comes from the floor, defrost and side window demist outlets. This mode works best in cold or snowy conditions.
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Recirculation Control When outside air contains smoke, odors, or high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, you may wish to recirculate interior air by pressing the RECIRCULATION mode control button. RECIRCULATION mode should only be used temporarily. The recirculation symbol will illuminate in the display when this button is selected.
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312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The Rear ATC System is located in the headliner, near the center of the vehicle. Rear ATC Control Features 1 - Blower Speed 3 - Rear ATC Lock 2 - Rear Temperature 4 - Rear MODE 1.
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NOTE: • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts the temperature, mode and fan speed to provide comfort as quickly as possible. • The temperature can be displayed in English or Metric units by selecting the “Display Units of Measure in”...
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Mode Control Auto Mode The rear system automatically maintains the correct mode and comfort level desired by the rear seat occu- pants. Headliner Mode Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air.
Winter Operation To ensure the best possible heater and defroster perfor- mance, make sure the engine cooling system is function- ing properly and the proper amount, type, and concen- tration of coolant is used. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for proper coolant selection.
316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips A/C Air Filter— If Equipped On vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Con- trol (ATC), the climate control system filters out dust and pollen from the air. Refer to “Air Conditioning” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for filter replacement instructions.
STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. WARNING! Never leave unattended children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons.
322 STARTING AND OPERATING Extreme Cold Weather (Below Follow the same instructions in the “Normal Starting” procedure. To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail- able from your authorized dealer) is recommended. If The Engine Fails To Start WARNING! •...
CAUTION! To prevent damage to the starter, DO NOT crank the engine for more than 15–second intervals at one time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again. If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not have enough power to continue running when the key fob is released.
324 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • Move the shift lever into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Do not move the shift lever from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed.
Brake/Transmission Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. To move the shift lever out of the PARK position, the ignition switch must be turned to any other switch position (ACC, ON, or START) (engine running or not) and the brake pedal must be pressed.
326 STARTING AND OPERATING The electronically-controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers).
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When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade, and away from the curb on an uphill grade.
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328 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key fob in the ignition switch.
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NEUTRAL This range is used when vehicle is standing for pro- longed periods with engine running. Engine may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. WARNING! Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill.
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330 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! If the transmission operating temperature exceeds acceptable limits, the vehicle computer will override DRIVE and select “5” range (on six-speed transmis- sions) or “3” range (on four-speed transmissions) by changing shift points. This is done to prevent trans- mission damage due to overheating.
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Odometer Screen Display Actual Gear(s) 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-6 Allowed (Six- Speed Transmis- sion) Actual Gear(s) 1-2 1-3 1-4 Allowed (Four- Speed Transmis- sion) NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration (engine braking), simply press and hold the shift lever to the left (-).
332 STARTING AND OPERATING If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer service is required. DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati- cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the front (driving) wheels.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER Driving through water more than a few inches/ centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. Flowing/Rising Water WARNING! Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
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334 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) • Driving through standing water may cause dam- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance) after driving through standing water.
POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical steering capability if power assist is lost. If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle.
336 STARTING AND OPERATING checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- rized dealer. CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering system as the chemicals can damage your power steering components.
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Parking Brake When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instrument cluster will illuminate. STARTING AND OPERATING 337 NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light”...
338 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. • Do not leave the key fob in the ignition switch. A child could operate power windows, other con- trols, or move the vehicle.
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You may experience the following when the brake system goes into anti-lock: • The ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a short time after the stop) • A clicking sound of solenoid valves • Brake pedal pulsations •...
340 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • The Anti-Lock Brake System cannot prevent acci- dents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. •...
If both the “Brake Warning Light” and the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” remain on, the ABS and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not function- ing. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required. Consult with your authorized dealer service center as soon as possible.
342 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • The TCS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded. • The TCS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, or hydro- planing.
WARNING! (Continued) • The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplan- ing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. • The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.
344 STARTING AND OPERATING ESP Partial Off This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESP OFF” switch (located in the center switch bank, next to the hazard flasher switch). When in the “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of ESP, except for the “limited slip” feature described in the TCS section, has been disabled and the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light”...
kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected. NOTE: • The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” and the “ESP/BAS Warning Light” come on momentarily, each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
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346 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European-Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards.
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Tire Sizing Chart Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ...blank... = Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm) 65 = Aspect ratio in percent (%)
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348 STARTING AND OPERATING Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. DOT = Department of Transportation —...
350 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology and Definitions Term B-Pillar Cold Tire Pressure Maximum Inflation Pressure Recommended Inflation Pressure Tire Placard Definition The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof.
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location...
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352 STARTING AND OPERATING This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.
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2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
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.
356 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left. • Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- mended cold tire inflation pressure.
is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three-hour period. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum infla- tion pressure molded into the tire sidewall.
358 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! High-speed driving, with your vehicle at or above maximum load, is dangerous. The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail. You could have a serious accident. Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
WARNING! (Continued) • Temporary-use spare tires have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indica- tors, the temporary use spare tire needs to be replaced. • Be sure to follow the warnings that apply to your spare.
360 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gen- erated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. • Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h), or for more than 30 seconds continuously, when you are stuck;...
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! The tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
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362 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus- pension dimensions and performance characteris- tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle.
SNOW TIRES Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during Winter. Standard tires are of the all-season type and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S designation on the tire sidewall. If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and type to the original equipment tires.
364 STARTING AND OPERATING The suggested rotation method is shown in the following diagram. Tire Rotation TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the cold inflation tire pressure requirements found on the tire placard located on the driver’s-side B-pillar.
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The TPMS 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 recommended cold tire placard pressure. Once the low tire pressure warning has been illuminated, the tire pressure must be increased to the recommended cold tire placard pressure in order for the “TPMS Warning Lamp”...
366 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the TPMS sensor. NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition.
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The Basic TPMS consists of the following components: • Receiver Module • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors • TPMS Telltale Warning Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Tire Pressure Warnings The “TPMS Telltale Warning Light” will illu- minate in the instrument cluster, and an au- dible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low.
368 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Accumulation of excessive snow and/or ice around the wheels or wheel housings. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors. Vehicles with Compact Spare 1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have a TPMS sensor.
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NOTE: It is particularly important to regularly check and maintain proper tire pressure in all the tires. The Premium TPMS consists of the following compo- nents: • Receiver Module • Four TPMS Sensors • Three Trigger Modules (mounted in three of the four wheel wells) •...
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370 STARTING AND OPERATING Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible, and inflate the low tire(s) that is flashing on the graphic display to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure value.
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will not be present, and a pressure value will be dis- played instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by any of the following scenarios: 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPMS sensors.
372 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, the TPMS will update automatically. In addition, the “TPMS Telltale Warning Light” will turn off and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes (- -), as long no tire pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in any of the four active...
“regular” gasoline be- fore considering service for the vehicle. STARTING AND OPERATING 373 Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica- tions (the World Wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) to define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, engine performance, and durability for your vehicle.
374 STARTING AND OPERATING Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- ates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions. Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in your vehicle.
• disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the engine controller memory More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to E85 fuel. 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.
376 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law. Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor- mance and damage the emission control system. •...
Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. • To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning DO NOT inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monox- ide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill. • NEVER run the engine in a closed area, such as a garage, and NEVER sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for an extended period.
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378 STARTING AND OPERATING the other sections of this manual for information on features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline only powered vehicles. E85 Fuel Cap CAUTION! Only vehicles with the E85 fuel filler door label can operate on E85. E85 Badge...
Ethanol Fuel (E85) E85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok- ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov- ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the tank.
380 STARTING AND OPERATING • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully compatible with E85 and may form deposits in your engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline additive, such as MOPAR Techron may be used.
Replacement Parts Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- patible parts. CAUTION! Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol compatible components can damage your vehicle. Maintenance If you operate the vehicle using E85 fuel, follow the maintenance schedule section of this manual.
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382 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door. CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emissions control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap).
• If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL may come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled. Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a “gASCAP”...
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384 STARTING AND OPERATING • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) • Type of Vehicle • Month, Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
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Curb Weight The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are added.
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386 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could cause you to lose control.
LOADING TABLE — EXAMPLE ONLY Front Axle Empty Weight 2,140 lbs (971 kg) Load (Driver, 360 lbs (163 kg) passengers, and cargo/luggage) TOTAL 2,500 lbs (1 134 kg) GAWR 2,544 lbs (1 154 kg) A loaded vehicle is shown in the above table. Note that neither the GVWR nor the GAWR capacities have been exceeded.
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388 STARTING AND OPERATING that you do not exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further information. Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and ready for operation condition.
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Frontal Area The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the maximum width of the front of a trailer. Trailer Sway Control The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable friction associated with the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling.
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390 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability, braking performance, and could result in an accident. • Weight-distributing hitch systems may not be compatible with surge brake couplers. Consult with an authorized hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable authorized Recreational Vehicle dealer for additional information.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 391 With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect)
392 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification 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. See an authorized dealer for package content. The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow, and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
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Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ GCWR (Gross Com- Transmis- bined Wt. Rating) sion 7,000 lbs (3 175 kg) 3.3L, 3.8L and 4.0L/ 7,000 lbs (3 175 kg) Automatic 7,000 lbs (3 175 kg) Max.
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394 STARTING AND OPERATING Engine/ GCWR (Gross Com- Transmis- bined Wt. Rating) sion 9,000 lbs (4 082 kg) 3.8L and 4.0L/ Automatic 9,000 lbs (4 082 kg) (with Tow Package) 9,000 lbs (4 082 kg) * For vehicles equipped with Fold-in-Floor seating, the Gross Trailer Weight must be reduced by 100 lbs (45 kg). Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
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Trailer and Trailer 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. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side-to-side, which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer.
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396 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the “Tire Safety Information/Tire and Loading Information Placard”...
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WARNING! (Continued) • 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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398 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) 4. Trailer tongue weight rating for that trailer hitch. (This requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10% to 15% range of trailer tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight.) Towing Requirements –...
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• An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is required when towing a trailer with electronically actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic brake controller is not required. • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg).
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400 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights and Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a four-pin or a seven-pin wiring harness.
Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn 3 — Right Stop/Turn 7 — Running Lamps 4 — Electric Brakes STARTING AND OPERATING 401 Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic.
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402 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Moving the shift lever into third gear (with four-speed transmission) or fifth gear (with six-speed transmission) while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve performance and ex- tend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up.
Cooling System To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: • City Driving When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans- mission into NEUTRAL but do not increase engine idle speed. • Highway Driving Reduce speed.
406 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the center of the instrument panel above the radio. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
408 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Spare Tire Removal The spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located under the center of the vehicle between the front doors by means of a cable winch mechanism. The “spare tire drive” nut is located on the floor, under a plastic cap at the front of the floor console.
410 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
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WARNING! (Continued) • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised. • Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in REVERSE. • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
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412 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. 2. To remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly, assemble the winch handle extensions to form a “T”...
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CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch “T” handle only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch. 3. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form the Spare Tire Hook and pull the compact spare tire/cover assembly from under the vehicle, refer to “1”...
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414 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
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Squeezing Winch Retainer Tabs WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 415 5. There are two jack engagement locations on each side of the vehicle body. These locations are on the sill flange of the vehicle body. NOTE: • Rear jack locations are between a pair of down-facing tabs on the sill flange of the vehicle side body.
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416 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location...
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CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in Step 5. 6. Place the wrench on the jack screw and turn to the right until the jack head is properly engaged in the described location.
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418 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left. 11. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate lug nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs (130 N·m).
Wheel Nuts All wheel nuts should be tightened occasionally, to eliminate the possibility of wheel studs being sheared or the bolt holes in the wheels becoming elongated. This is especially important during the first few hundred miles of operation, and after each time a tire is changed, to allow the wheel nuts to become properly set.
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420 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form the spare tire hook, and pull the wheel spacer from under the vehicle. 3. Turn the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is down, and place the tire into the spare tire/cover assem- bly.
CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed specifically to stow a compact spare tire only. Do not attempt to use the winch to stow the full size flat tire, or any other full-size tire. Vehicle damage may result. JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack.
422 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations for Jump-Start The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of the engine compartment. Positive Battery Post WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on.
3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. WARNING! Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
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424 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury. 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and DRIVE.
426 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi- cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near...
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CAUTION! (Continued) • Always use wheel lift equipment when towing from the front. The only other approved method of towing is with a flatbed truck. • Do not tow the vehicle from the rear. Damage to the rear sheet metal, liftgate and fascia will occur. •...
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.
434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in ”Un- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- tion. Tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tight- ened.
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2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start this test over. 3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.
436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine MOPAR parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- sure the designed performance. Damage or failures caused by the use of non-MOPAR parts for maintenance and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
CAUTION! • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per- form repairs and service when necessary could result in more costly repairs, damage to other components or negatively impact vehicle perfor- mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by an authorized Chrysler Group LLC dealership or qualified repair center.
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438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration, or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. Change Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to “Maintenance Schedule”...
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Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 3.3L & 3.8L Gasoline Engines SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle.
440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the environment.
used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recommended. 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;...
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442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con- trol device and may seriously reduce engine per- formance and cause serious damage to the engine. •...
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- age: • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. • Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle.
444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post. Battery posts are marked posi- tive (+) and negative (-) and are identified on the battery case.
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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 Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD, for further warranty information.
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446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the glove box. Perform the following procedure to re- place the filter: 1. Open the glove compartment and remove all contents. 2. Push in on the sides of the glove compartment and lower the door.
CAUTION! The A/C air filter is labeled with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure to prop- erly install the filter will result in the need to replace it more often. 7. Rotate the glove compartment door back into position. Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,...
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448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- ing on geographical area and frequency of use.
Cooling System WARNING! • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature controlled and can start at anytime the ignition switch is in the ON position. •...
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450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System – Drain, Flush and Refill If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly dispose of the old engine coolant (antifreeze) solution.
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Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance intervals. This engine coolant (antifreeze) can be used up to five years or 102,000 miles (170 000 km) before replace- ment. To prevent reducing this extended maintenance period, it is important that you use the same engine coolant (antifreeze) throughout the life of your vehicle.
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452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. WARNING! • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- caution.
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engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing the engine coolant (antifreeze). Advise your service atten- dant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle only needs to be checked once a month. When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle.
454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, also keep the front of the condenser clean.
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Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require- ments described on the brake fluid reservoir. With disc brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear. However, low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed.
456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure. This could result in an accident. Automatic Transmission The automatic transmission and differential assembly are contained within a single housing.
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CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturer’s recommended fluid will result in more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts”...
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458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated. Remove the dipstick and note reading. a. If the fluid is hot, the reading should be in the crosshatched area marked “HOT” (between the upper two holes in the dipstick). b.
CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- nents. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage.
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460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Washing • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or equiva- lent, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with clear water. • If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu- lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove.
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• If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause which destroys the paint and protective coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos- sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon- sibility of the owner. •...
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462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • For tough stains, apply MOPAR equivalent, or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. • For grease stains, apply MOPAR Cleaner or a equivalent high quality cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove the stain.
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solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi- tioner is not required to maintain the original condition. WARNING! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 Installation Place the liner into the cupholder drawer and press the liner into place so that the retention tabs seat into the corresponding openings in the drawer. FUSES Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is located in the engine compartment near the battery.
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466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • When installing the Totally Integrated Power Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power Module, and possibly result in a electrical system failure.
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FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Cavity Mini-Fuse Fuse 40 Amp — Power Memory Green Seat – If Equipped 40 Amp — Partial Zero Emis- Green sions Vehicle Motor/Flex Fuel 30 Amp — Headlamp Wash Pink Relay/Manifold Tuning Valve 30 Amp — Power Sliding Door Pink Module/Anti–Theft Module Relay Lock...
472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Cavity Mini-Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp — 20 Amp Yellow — 10 Amp — 25 Amp Natural The heated mirrors, lower instrument panel power outlet and removable floor console, when in the front position are fused with self-resetting fuses that are only service- able by an authorized dealer.
• Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of com- pressor damage when the system is started again.
474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamps 1. Raise the hood to access the rear of the headlamp housing. 2. Slide the red lock tab rearward on the connector, then depress the tab and remove the connector from the bulb. 3.
1. From behind the bumper fascia, or the access panel on the air dam, twist the bulb counterclockwise, and remove bulb. CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • If a screwdriver is used, make sure a soft material is placed between the vehicle body and tool so not to scratch the paint. • The PRY location is best closest to the studs while dislodging them separately.
2. Twist and remove the socket from the lamp assembly and pull the bulb out to remove. FLUID CAPACITIES Fuel (Approximate) Engine Oil with Filter 3.3L and 3.8L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.0L Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) Cooling System * 3.3L, 3.8L, and 4.0L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/ Antifreeze 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Chassis Component Automatic Transmission Brake Master Cylinder Power Steering Reservoir Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recom- mended brake fluids.
482 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure the continued proper functioning of the emissions control system. These and all other maintenance services in- cluded in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliability.
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NOTE: • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s oil if it has been six months since your last oil change, even if the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated.
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484 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once A Month • Check 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, the brake master cylinder, the power steering and the transmission and add as needed.
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6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏...
486 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 18 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏...
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30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏...
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488 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏...
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54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏...
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490 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏...
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78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏...
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492 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Inspect and replace the PCV Valve if necessary.†...
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102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or 102 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.3L and 3.8L engines). ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.3L, 3.8L, and 4.0L engines). ❏...
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494 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏...
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126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 126 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏...
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496 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏...
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150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or 150 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 497...
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498 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES † This maintenance is recommended by the manufac- turer, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty.
502 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- ship.
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.
504 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with the ownership experience.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized dealer, and the manufacturer.
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506 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Service Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, and charts.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle.
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508 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
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