Page 1 TOWN & COUNTRY 2009 OWNER’S MANUAL...
Page 2 With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution there- tional on this vehicle.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler LLC dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman- nicians and genuine Mopar parts, and cares about your ship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials satisfaction.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
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.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
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.
Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ..27 Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) .
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped ..42 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ..63 Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock .
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Restraining Infants And Small Children With Exhaust Gas ......94 Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Only) .
Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
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 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter with integrated ignition key and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. You can insert the double-sided key into the ignition switch with either side up.
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Integrated Ignition Key The integrated ignition key operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the RKE transmitter. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead.
Page 16: Sentry Key
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Power window switches will also remain active Key-In-Ignition Reminder for up to 90 seconds after the ignition switch has been If you open the driver’s door with the integrated ignition turned to LOCK, depending upon the accessory delay key in the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to setting.
Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two NOTE: • The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compatible seconds if an invalid RKE transmitter is used to start the engine.
Page 18: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Replacement Keys programming a blank RKE transmitter to the vehicle electronics. A blank RKE transmitter is one that has never NOTE: Only RKE transmitters that are programmed to been programmed. the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
Page 19: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED Arming The System The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors Remove the key from the ignition switch and either press for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau- a power door lock switch while the driver or passenger thorized operation.
Page 20 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Disarm The System system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ- Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter ously described arming sequences has occurred, the or insert a valid ignition key into the ignition switch. Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not.
Page 21: Illuminated Entry System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Security System Manual Override REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the EQUIPPED doors using the manual door lock plunger. This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate, and activate the Panic Alarm, optional power ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM —...
Page 22: Using The Rke Transmitter
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE equipped from the factory with three-button RKE trans- Seven-button RKE transmitters will provide functions mitters, and those built with power options will be that allow the same basic operation as the three-button, equipped with up to seven-button RKE transmitters.
Page 23 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 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. •...
Page 24 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Release both buttons at the same time. Express Down Window Feature This feature allows you to remotely lower both front door 4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- windows at the same time.
Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 1. Perform this operation while standing outside the Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the vehicle. UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm. 2. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans- mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 sec- Using the Panic Alarm onds.
Page 26 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Open/Close Power Liftgate — If Equipped Power Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — If Press the LIFTGATE button twice on the RKE transmitter Equipped within five seconds to Open/Close the Power Liftgate. Press the LEFT Power Sliding Door button twice on the The liftgate will beep for three seconds and then open/ RKE transmitter within five seconds to Power Open/...
Page 27 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Turn Off Flash Lights with RKE Lock — If 2. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed Equipped RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when 10 seconds.
Page 28 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The following table explains the Lamp Flash options. NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. Which Turn Number of Function See: www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Signal Lamps Flashes Lock • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back Unlock 1st Press Left Side housing or the printed circuit board.
Page 29: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 General Information REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- following conditions: niently from outside the vehicle while still...
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) To Enter Remote Start Mode Press and release the REMOTE START button • Ignition key removed from ignition switch on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- •...
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • The engine can be started two consecutive 15-minute equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle, cycles with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch switch must be turned to the ON position before you to the ON position.
Page 32: Door Locks
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The hood is opened When to Reset Remote Start The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of • The hazard switch is pressed two times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one •...
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Manual Door Lock Sliding Door Lock If the lock plunger is down when you shut the door, the WARNING! door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the • For personal security and safety in the event of an vehicle before closing the door.
Page 34: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition switch, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave unattended children in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe per- sonal injuries and death.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and Lock Doors Automatically — If Equipped a door is open, as a reminder to remove the key. If the Lock Doors Automatically feature is enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h).
Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Fasten your seat belt. (Fastening the seat belt will The Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h) cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this feature can be reactivated by repeating the above men- programming procedure.) tioned procedure or by performing the procedure in the EVIC (if equipped), Personal Settings (Customer-...
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 • On vehicles equipped with the optional Electronic 5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to Personal in the UNLOCK direction. Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) in the 6.
Page 38: Windows
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Power Windows You can control either the front or rear windows using Power Vent Windows — If Equipped switches located on the driver’s door trim panel. The Switches on the driver’s door trim panel let the driver switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in operate the two vent windows from the driver’s seat.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Power Window Lockout Switch — If Equipped The driver may lock out all power windows by depress- ing the bar switch just below the power window switches. Driver’s Power Window Switches 1 – Left Rear 3 –...
Page 40 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.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 The switches will operate only when the ignition switch Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped is in the ON or ACC position and during power acces- The front window switches may be equipped with an sory delay.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To stop the window from going all the way up during the WARNING! Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly. There is no anti-pinch protection when the window To close the window part way, lift the window switch to is almost closed.
Page 43: Sliding Side Door
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Wind Buffeting To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol- Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of lowing guidelines: pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the •...
Page 44: Power Sliding Side Door - If Equipped
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The left side sliding door cannot be opened There are power sliding side door switches located on the while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only trim panel just in front of the power sliding door for the when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the rear seat passengers and in the overhead console for the fuel door.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 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 passen- gers.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the power sliding side door is not in the full open or The Sliding Side Door Open Flash can be enabled or close position, it will fully open when a power sliding disabled by performing the following procedure: door switch is pressed.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Power Sliding Side Door Master Lock Switch To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the second row sliding door switches and handles may be overridden by pressing the ON side of the Master Lock Out Switch located in the front overhead console.
Page 48: Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock
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.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • When the Child Protection Door Lock system is en- WARNING! gaged, (even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position) the door can be opened only by using the Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.
Page 50: Liftgate
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To open the liftgate, depress the liftgate release handle • After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system, located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull always test the door from the inside to make certain it the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
Page 51: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 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.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! During power operation, personal injury or cargo damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate travel path is clear. Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driving away. NOTE: • If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically reverse to the closed or open position, provided it meets sufficient resistance.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 • The power liftgate must be in the full open or close • If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions positions for any of the buttons to operate. If the within the same cycle, the system will automatically liftgate is not in the full open or close positions, it must stop and must be opened or closed manually.
Page 54: Storage Bin Safety Warning
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE BIN SAFETY WARNING WARNING! (Continued) Safety Warning • Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal while the vehicle is in motion. injury or damage to your vehicle: •...
Page 55: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: • Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating positions • Pretensioning and load-limiting retractors for the front seat belts •...
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front seat belt retractors incorporate pretensioners to WARNING! enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized up.
Page 57: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the WARNING! inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, be belted at all times.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is near the seatback of the WARNING! (Continued) front seats and next to your arm in the rear seats. Grasp • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make the latch plate and pull out the belt.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”. • A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger- ous.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 WARNING! WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be leave you with no protection.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE is long enough to fit, insert the large latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” The retractor should withdraw any slack in the belt. To release the small latch plate, position the end of the large latch plate against the red button on the small latch plate and push upward.
Page 63: Automatic Locking Retractors (Alr) Mode - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will Equipped hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- now in the Automatic Locking Mode.
Page 64: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System or START position. Chrysler LLC does not recommend deactivating BeltAlert . (BeltAlert ) If the occupied driver’s seat belt has not been buckled 1.
Page 65: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the Seat Belts and Pregnant Women ON/RUN position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts driver’s seat belt at least three times within 60 seconds, throughout their pregnancy.
Page 66: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Airbags
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This WARNING! may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity and occupant size. Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision.
Page 67: Airbag System Components
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 • Seat Belt Reminder Light driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a win- dow. If the vehicle is equipped with SABIC airbags, they • Knee Impact Bolster are located above the side windows and their covers are •...
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In addition to the small size, the inflating gases exit The system includes sensors adjacent to both front and through strategically placed vents, which direct the gas rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy during away from the occupant.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate-to- belt properly (see Section on Child Restraints) should be severe frontal collisions.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The driver and front passenger seats should be moved WARNING! back as far as practical to allow the front airbags room to • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more inflate.
Page 71: Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) it becomes disconnected prior to deployment. The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system required for this vehicle.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE confined to a particular area of the vehicle. In these WARNING! events, the ORC will deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle. Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to NOTE: The ORC will also detect and protect for rollover protect you in a collision.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 • Turns on the interior lights, which remain on as long as • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- the battery has power or until the ignition key is sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front removed.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on Maintaining Your Airbag System your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- WARNING! structions for cleaning. • It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the •...
Page 75: Maintaining Airbag System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Airbag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) You will want to have the airbags ready to • Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad- inflate for your protection in a collision. While vanced airbag system.
Page 76: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to used by Chrysler LLC and others to learn more about the record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param-...
Page 77 • Seat belt status preserved • Brake status (service and parking brakes) 2. Used in defense of litigation involving a Chrysler LLC product • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) 3. Requested by police under a legal warrant...
Page 78: Integrated Child Booster Seat - If Equipped
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Transmission gear selection • Cruise control status • Traction/stability control status • Tire Pressure Monitoring System status (if equipped) Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped The Integrated Child Booster Seat (if equipped) is located in each second-row passenger seat.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 WARNING! (Continued) • The swivel seat should be locked in the forward- facing position when using the booster seat with the vehicle in motion. • Be certain that the seat cushion is locked securely into position before using the seat.
Page 80: Integrated Child Seat - If Equipped
78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Once the seat belt is long enough to fit properly, insert Integrated Child Seat — If Equipped the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Operating instructions for the second row bench seat with Integrated Child Seat are included with the seat.
Page 81: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 To obtain Integrated Child Seat replacement instruc- WARNING! tions: Refer to the Publication order forms at the back of this manual specify publication number In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, 81–026–0917.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Safety experts recommend that children ride WARNING! rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg). Two types Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger carriers and convertible child seats.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 restraint anchorage system. Refer to “Lower Anchors and WARNING! Tether for CHildren (LATCH)” later in this section. Never place any child seat, booster seat, or infant An aftermarket belt-positioning booster seat is for chil- carrier in the Swivel ’n Go seat while it is in the dren weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still rearward-facing position.
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug WARNING! as possible. • Improper installation can lead to failure of an • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or infant or child restraint.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten restraint: the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight; however, any seat belt system will loosen with •...
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child third row fold-in-floor seats are equipped with a child restraint manufacturer’s directions. restraint tether anchor at the center seating position. • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the We urge you to follow the manufacturer’s directions vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 of reach of children. It is recommended that before WARNING! installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of Improper installation of a child restraint to the reach.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Attach the lower tethers to the lower anchor bars. Ensure the lower tether is firmly engaged and hook is secure. 4. Tighten the lower tether strap while firmly pushing the child restrain rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 2. Provide enough slack (reference car restraint instruc- tions) for the tether strap to reach the tether anchor located near the bottom of the seat back. 3. Clip tether hook to tether anchor. Ensure hook is firmly engaged and secure.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For WARNING! additional information on ALR, refer to “Automatic Locking Mode” in this section. An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat child.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some WARNING! rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting the Improper installation of a child restraint to the tension in the strap.
Page 92: Rear Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) - If Equipped
90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. However, if you must carry a child in a vehicle without a rear seat, the passenger seat should be moved to the full rearward position and the child must be in a proper restraint system based on its...
Page 93: Restraining Infants And Small Children With Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 • The forward-facing child seat is for children from WARNING! about 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg), and more than one year old. Rearward-facing infant restraints must never be se- cured in the passenger seat of a vehicle with a •...
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE should ride properly buckled in the passenger seat NOTE: Ensure that the child restraint tether strap is with the seat adjusted to the rearmost position. Never centered between the headrest supports underneath the allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them head rest.
Page 95: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the WARNING! limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- The vehicle tether anchor is designed to be used with mental and should be avoided.
Page 96: Safety Tips
94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas Transporting Passengers WARNING! NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. WARNING! Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you.
Page 97: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the sure that all windows are closed and the climate control Vehicle BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the Seat Belts recirculation mode.
Page 98: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Defroster Door Latches Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. the blower control on high speed. You should be able to Fluid Leaks feel the air directed against the windshield.
Page 99: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......102 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) —...
Page 100 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE uconnect phone Features ....128 Eight–Way Driver And Passenger Power Seat — If Equipped ..... . 151 Advanced Phone Connectivity .
Page 101 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ..172 Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles Only) ..... . 183 Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory .
Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..193 Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off — Without Navigation Radio ....203 To Activate .
Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 Power Inverter — If Equipped ... . 219 Coat Hooks ......227 Cupholders .
Page 104: Mirrors
102 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).
Page 105: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror. WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are.
Page 106: Outside Mirror Folding Feature
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE on or off by pressing the button at the base of the inside mirror. The outside mirror will automatically adjust for headlight glare when the inside mirror adjusts. Outside Mirror Folding Feature All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or rearward to resist damage.
Page 107: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Driver’s power mirror preselected positions can be con- will move slightly downward from the present position trolled by the optional Driver Memory Seat Feature. when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE. The drivers Refer to “Driver Memory Seat”...
Page 108: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to the mirror cover upward.
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will NOTE: • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about be momentarily illuminated in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is opera- rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the tional.
Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light contamination so that the BSM system can function located in the outside mirrors.
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 driver of objects that have entered the detection zones. Refer to “Modes Of Operation” in this section. The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (Side, Rear, Front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary.
Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Overtaking/Approaching Overtaking/Passing The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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.
Page 115: Rear Cross Path
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 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.
Page 116: Modes Of Operation
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Modes Of Operation be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Page 117: Uconnect Phone - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert Blind Spot Alert Off present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime will When the BSM system is turned off there will be no also be sounded.
Page 118 • www.chrysler.com/uconnect uconnect phone. The uconnect phone allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the system. Only •...
Page 119: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Phone Button The uconnect phone is fully integrated with the vehi- The rearview mirror contains the microphone cle’s audio system. The volume of the uconnect phone for the system (depending on the type of can be adjusted either from the radio volume control mirror and radio equipped), and either the knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right...
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For certain operations, compound commands can be Help Command used. For example, instead of saying Setup and then If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to Phone Pairing, the following compound command know your options at any prompt, say Help following can be said: Setup Phone Pairing.
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your cellular phone Owner’s Manual. The give the uconnect phone a name for your cellular uconnect website may also provide detailed instructions phone.
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will prompt you to say the name of the Dial by Saying a Number person you want to call. • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say The uconnect phone will allow you to enter up to 32 Phonebook New Entry. names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations.
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or as soon as the Bluetooth wireless phone connection is deleted on the uconnect phone. These can only be made to the uconnect phone, for example, after you edited on the cellular phone.
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 NOTE: Edit uconnect Phonebook Entries • The phone handset must support Bluetooth OBEX NOTE: transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature. • Editing names in the phonebook is recommended • Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they when the vehicle is not in motion.
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to delete.
Page 127: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Delete/Erase “All” uconnect Phonebook Entries Phonebook List Names. • Press the PHONE button to begin. • The uconnect phone will play the names of all the •...
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service cellular phone. Press the PHONE button to place the plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be current call on hold and answer the incoming call. accessed through the uconnect phone.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold Three-Way Calling To put a call on hold, press the PHONE button until you To initiate three-way calling, press the VOICE RECOG- hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. NITION button while a call is in progress, and make a To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the second phone call, as described under Making a Second...
Page 130: Uconnect Phone Features
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can Redial. continue on the uconnect phone for a certain dura- tion, after which the call is automatically transferred •...
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete • Press the PHONE button to begin. the language selection. • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and Emergency and the uconnect phone will instruct voice commands will be in that language.
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The uconnect phone does slightly lower your chances NOTE: • The towing assistance number dialed is based on the of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cellular phone directly. country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- 2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14- WARNING!
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Working with Automated Systems navigating through an automated customer service cen- This method is used in instances where one generally has ter menu structure, and to leave a number on a pager. to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while You can also send stored uconnect phonebook entries as navigating through an automated telephone system.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Barge In - Overriding Prompts Phone and Network Status Indicators The “Voice Recognition” button can be used when you If available on the radio and/or on a premium display wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by recognition command immediately.
Page 135: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • Following the beep, say Mute off. NOTE: Certain brands of cellular phones do not send the dial ring to the uconnect phone to play it on the Advanced Phone Connectivity vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situation, after successfully dialing a number the user Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone may feel that the call did not go through even though the...
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE phone and the uconnect phone, follow the instructions Select Another Cellular Phone described in your cellular phone User’s Manual. This feature allows you to select and start using another phone paired with the uconnect phone. List Paired Cellular Phone Names •...
Page 137: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Delete uconnect phone Paired Cellular Phones Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- • Press the PHONE button to begin. nizing their voice commands or numbers, the uconnect • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say phone Voice Training feature may be used.
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the uconnect phone. For best results, the Voice Training speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from session should be completed when the vehicle is parked you.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 • Even though the system is designed for users speaking • Even though international dialing for most number in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing cents, the system may not always work for some. number combinations may not be supported.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • fully closed windows, Bluetooth Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to • dry weather conditions, and the uconnect phone. When this happens, the connection • operation from the driver’s seat. can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off/on.
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Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
Page 146: General Information
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information VOICE RECOGNITION (VR) SYSTEM — IF This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and EQUIPPED RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the Voice Recognition (VR) System Operation following conditions: This Voice Recognition system allows you to •...
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 When you press the VR button, you will hear a beep. The These commands are universal and can be used from any beep is your signal to give a command. menu. All other commands can be used depending upon the active application.
Page 148: Commands
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Radio” (to switch to the radio mode) Commands The Voice Recognition (VR) system understands two • “Disc” (to switch to the disc mode) types of commands. Universal commands are available at • “Memo” (to switch to the memo recorder) all times.
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel) Radio FM To switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In • “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels) this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Memo − “Previous” (to play the previous memo) To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. In − “Delete” (to delete a memo) this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Delete All” (to delete all memos) •...
Page 151: Voice Training
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the VR switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new button first and wait for the beep before speaking the user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only. “Barge In”...
Page 152: Manual Front And Second Row Seat Adjuster
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front And Second Row Seat Adjuster Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the The adjusting bar is located under the front of the seat. seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. Pull the bar upward and move the seat to the desired WARNING! position.
Page 153: Eight-Way Driver And Passenger Power Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Eight–Way Driver And Passenger Power Seat — If Equipped The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. The front switch controls the up/down, forward/rearward and tilt adjustment. The rear switch controls the recline adjustment of the seatback.
Page 154: Adjustable Head Restraints
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! DO NOT place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 After turning the ignition ON, you can choose from High, Low, or Off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for High, one for Low, and none for Off.
Page 156: Manual Reclining Seats - If Equipped
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE its normal position. Using body pressure, lean forward WARNING! and rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched. Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.
Page 157: Manual Lumbar Adjust Lever - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 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.
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Fold Second Row Seats 1. Move the front seat fully forward. 2. Lower the head restraints and raise the armrests on the second row seat. 3. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the LOCK position and then pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Second Row Seat Release Strap Second Row Seatback Release Lever 6. Close the storage bin cover. 5. Pull rearward on the release strap located at the rear of the seat and tumble the seat forward into the storage bin.
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Pull up on the handle to lift the seat out of the storage CAUTION! bin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat anchors. 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.
Page 161: Easy Access Seating
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 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.
Page 162: Swivel 'N Go Premium Seating - If Equipped
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Seats are removable WARNING! In the event of a collision you could be injured if the seat is not fully latched. Swivel ’n Go Premium Seating — If Equipped Premium second row Swivel ’n Go Seating features include: •...
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 WARNING! When the seatback release handle is lifted, the seat- back will rotate forward. To avoid injury, if you are not seated in the seat, stay clear from the area in the path of the rotating seatback. 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.
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Removing Swivel ’n Go Premium Seating — If WARNING! Equipped Failure to comply with the following conditions 1. Remove any obstructions from the floor behind the could result in serious injury or even death: seat, and stow the third row seat.
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 5. Lower the release handle located at the bottom front edge of the seat. Each seat weighs about 90 lbs (81 kg). NOTE: Electrical contacts for the available heated seats automatically disengage or engage as the seat is removed or installed.
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Swivel ’n Go Premium Seating Table — If 1. Open the floor storage cover in front of the second row Equipped seats. The Swivel ’n Go Seating Table consists of an easily assembled post and top. Table and Leg Storage 2.
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 4. Insert pole into base by aligning the lock button into NOTE: You will hear an audible “click” when the lock notch of the base. 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.
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • DO NOT place liquid drinks on the table, use available cupholders. • Second row seats must be locked in the rearward facing position before installing the table. To separate the table top from the pole, follow these steps: 1.
Page 169: Second Row Bench Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 NOTE: The table top should be removed from the leg Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks prior to removing the leg from its mounting base. Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the seatbacks of all rear seats and 4.
Page 170: Third Row Power Seat - If Equipped
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 Seat —...
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat The switch is only functional when the liftgate is open cushion, adjusts the seatback angle forward/rearward and the vehicle is in PARK. for occupant comfort.
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Left and right third row seats can be folded individually NOTE: The third row power seat system includes or together. The third row power folding seat adjusts to obstacle detection for safe operation. When the system the following positions using the switch bank located on detects an obstacle, the motors will stop and reverse the the left rear trim panel:...
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 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.
Page 174: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tailgate Mode WARNING! 1. Pull release strap “2”, then pull release strap “3” to To avoid serious injury or death, NEVER operate the rotate the entire seat rearward. vehicle with occupants in the third row seat while in the tailgate mode.
Page 175: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Rke
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 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.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up to the “Customer-Programmable Features” in the “Elec- to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set). tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” section for more information.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 To recall the memory setting for driver two, press 3. Press and release the memory SET (S) button located MEMORY button 2 on the driver’s door or the UNLOCK on the driver’s door. A chime will sound signaling that button on the RKE transmitter linked to Memory Position you are in the memory set mode.
Page 178: Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you remove the key from the ignition switch the Refer to the Remote Linked to Memory Customer- Programmable Features in the Electronic Vehicle Infor- driver seat will move to a position 0.3 in (7.7 mm) mation Center (EVIC) for more information.
Page 179: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 NOTE: The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be en- abled or disabled through the programmable features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). If your vehicle is not equipped with an EVIC, your dealership can activate/deactivate this feature for you.
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi- mately 12 in (30 cm) and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
Page 181: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 LIGHTS Interior Lighting All of the lights, except the Hazard Warning lights, Interior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate is headlight high beams and flash-to-pass, are controlled by opened, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is switches to the left of the steering column on the instru- activated, or when the dimmer control is moved to the ment panel.
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dome Light Positions Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) Rotate the dimmer control completely Rotate the dimmer control to the first upward to the second detent (extreme detent. This feature brightens the top position) to turn on the interior odometer, radio and overhead dis- lights.
Page 183: Parking Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Halo Lights — If Equipped To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, Halo lights are strategically placed soft lighting that help rotate the dimmer control up or down. to illuminate specific areas to aid the occupants in Automatic Headlights —...
Page 184: Headlights On With Wipers - If Equipped
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE on when windshield wipers are on may be found on vehicles equipped with an automatic headlight system. Refer to the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in Section 4 under “Personal Settings (Customer- Programmable Features)” for more information. Headlight Delay —...
Page 185: Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles Only)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles equipped with an EVIC. Refer to “Delay Turning Head- Only) lights Off,” under “Personal Settings (Customer- The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the Programmable Features)”...
Page 186: Battery Protection
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Battery Protection Multifunction Lever This feature provides battery protection to avoid wearing The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the down the battery if the headlights, parking lights, or steering column. front fog lights are left on for extended periods of time The multifunction lever controls the: when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
Page 187: High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off. Turn Signal Warning If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has traveled at over 18 mph (29 km/h) for approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) with the turn signals on, a chime will...
Page 188: Flash-To-Pass
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Flash-To-Pass 2. Rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by AUTO (A) position. lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This 3. Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch will turn on the high beam headlights until the lever is the headlights to the high beam position.
Page 189: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film and other obstructions on the windshield or camera lens will cause the system to function improperly. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch within the multifunction lever.
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE cause the washers to spray for a maximum of 10 seconds, seconds, to a maximum of 20 seconds between cycles. or until the multifunction lever is released, and the The time delay will be doubled if the vehicle speed is less wipers will cycle three times.
Page 191: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 The sensitivity of the system is adjustable from the WARNING! multifunction lever. Wiper sensitivity position 3 has been calibrated for best overall wiping sensitivity. If the opera- Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield tor desires more wiping sensitivity, they may select could lead to an accident.
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The rain sense feature can be turned on and off • Neutral Wipe Inhibit — The rain sensing feature will through the EVIC (if equipped). Refer to “Personal not operate when the ignition is ON, and the trans- Settings (Customer Programmable Features)”...
Page 193: Tilt Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. The tilt control lever is located on the steering column, below the steering wheel. To tilt the column, push the lever downward to the unlocked position.
Page 194: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve- hicle is stopped.
Page 195: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 • The pedals can be adjusted while driving. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes over the • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control Sys- (40 km/h).
Page 196: To Activate
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on simultaneously.
Page 197: Resuming Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 speed memory. Pushing the ON/OFF button to the OFF To decrease speed while speed control is set, press the position or turning OFF the ignition erases the set speed SET/DECEL lever downward, and hold. Release the memory.
Page 198: Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle may experience a downshift (automatic REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED transmissions only) while climbing uphill or descending The Rear Park Assist provides visible and audible indi- downhill. This downshift is necessary to maintain vehicle cations of the distance between the rear fascia and the set speed.
Page 199: Rear Park Assist Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Rear Park Assist Sensors The four Rear Park Assist sensors, located in the rear fascia, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view. The monitored area seems oval in shape.
Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The driver can view the LEDs either through the rear- The system dimly illuminates the two innermost yellow view mirror or by looking directly at the display above LEDs when it is on and detects no obstacles. The follow- the rear window.
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the Rear Park Assist, it is strongly • Drivers must be careful when backing up, even recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball when using the Rear Park Assist. Always check assembly be disconnected from the vehicle, when carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check the vehicle is not used for towing.
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could CAUTION! affect the performance of the system. • To avoid vehicle damage, the Rear Park Assist Enabling and Disabling The Rear Park Assist should only be used as a parking aid and is unable There are times when you may want to disable the Rear to recognize every obstacle, including small ob- Park Assist, such as when towing a trailer.
Page 203: Rear Backup Camera System - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Service The Rear Park Assist Cleaning The Rear Park Assist If the Rear Park Assist malfunctions, the instrument Clean the Rear Park Assist sensors with water, car wash cluster will actuate a single chime, once per ignition soap and a soft cloth.
Page 204: Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off - With Navigation Radio
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be Drivers must be careful when backing up even when driven slowly when using the Rear Camera system using the Rear Backup Camera System. Always to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
Page 205: Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off - Without Navigation Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting 3. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting enable rear camera in reverse soft key. enable rear camera in reverse soft key. 5.
Page 206: Overhead Consoles
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLES Front Overhead Console Two versions of the overhead console are available. The base front overhead console model featured fixed incan- descent courtesy/reading lights, flip-down sunglass stor- age and conversation mirror. The premium front over- head console model features a LED focused light that illuminates the instrument panel cupholders, Infrared Automatic Temperature Control Sensor (ATC equipped...
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Courtesy/Interior Lighting Sunglass Storage (non-sunroof only) At the forward end of the console are two courtesy lights At the rear of the front overhead console, a compartment (standard dome light has two buttons). The lights turn on is provided for the storage of two pairs of sunglasses.
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped The rear overhead storage system is available in two versions: with or without sunroof. 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.
Page 209: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped is controlled by the headlight switch. Refer to ”Halo The overhead console has two sets of courtesy lights. The Lights — If Equipped” under “Lights” in Section 3. lights turn on when a front door, a sliding door or the GARAGE DOOR OPENER —...
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the universal transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this trans- ceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse”...
Page 211: Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Programming HomeLink Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while Before You Begin keeping the indicator light in view. If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, erase all channels before you begin training.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage This can usually be found where the hanging antenna door does not operate with HomeLink and the ga- wire is attached to the garage door opener motor. It is rage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the NOT the button normally used to open and close the garage door opener may have a rolling code.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 6. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Training” Using HomeLink button. The name and color of the button may vary by To operate, simply press and release the programmed manufacturer. HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, NOTE: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate the next security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting,...
Page 214: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Gate Operator/Canadian Programming has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig- indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans- fully trained.
Page 215: Troubleshooting Tips
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 Troubleshooting Tips 2. This device must accept any interference that may be If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here received including interference that may cause undesired are some of the most common solutions: operation.
Page 216: Power Sunroof Operation
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Sunroof Operation Closing the Sunroof Manually To close the sunroof from an open or vent position, press Opening the Sunroof Manually and hold the switch forward. The sunroof will close fully Press the switch rearward and hold, and the sunroof will and stop automatically.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 Express-Close WARNING! Press the switch forward and release, and the sunroof will close automatically from any position. The sunroof Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the will close fully, then stop automatically. This is called ignition switch.
Page 218: Electrical Power Outlets - If Equipped
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Auto-Express with Anti-Pinch Protection with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to During express closing, anytime an obstacle that restricts minimize the buffeting or open any window. glass movement is detected, the motor will stop and Sunroof Maintenance reverse travel to avoid pinching the object.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 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. Each of these outlets can support 160 Watts (13 Amps). Do not exceed 160 Watts (13 Amps) for each of these outlets.
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Close the lid when not in use and while driving • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, the vehicle. vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an battery even more quickly.
Page 221: Power Inverter - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED A 110-Volt, 150-Watt inverter outlet (if equipped) con- verts DC current to AC current, and is located on the left rear trim panel immediately behind the second row left passenger seat.
Page 222: Cupholders
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To turn on the power outlet, press the switch once. Press CUPHOLDERS the switch a second time to turn the power outlet off. 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.
Page 223: Interior Bottle Holders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 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.
Page 224: Smoker's Package Kit - If Equipped
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped With the optional authorized dealer-installed Smoker’s Package Kit, a removable ash receiver is inserted into one 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.
Page 225: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 STORAGE Glove Compartments Upper Glove Compartment To open the upper compartment, press inward on the release button (2). The door will spring open about 1 in (2.54 cm). Manually lift the front edge of the door upward, until fully opened, and the detent is engaged.
Page 226: Door Trim Panel Storage
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Trim Panel Storage Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped The drivers seatback has a primary storage pocket on all Front Door Storage models and an optional secondary mesh pocket. Both interior front door panels have multiple pockets for storage.
Page 227: Umbrella Holder
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 Umbrella Holder An umbrella holder has been conveniently molded into the left front door entry scuff molding. Storage Bin Cover Lock Release Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the unlocked position to allow greater access to the storage bin.
Page 228: Center And Rear Overhead Console Storage - If Equipped
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Center And Rear Overhead Console Storage — If CAUTION! Equipped The overhead storage system comes in several options. The storage bin cover must lay flat and be locked to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.
Page 229: Coat Hooks
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 Coat Hooks Coat hooks are located along the headliner for the second and third row seating positions. The coat hook load limit is 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Exceeding the recommended load limit can cause the coat hooks to break or disengage from the vehicle.
Page 230: Console Features
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Basic Console Basic Console features consist of the following: • The basic console profile allows vehicle occupants to easily pass through the first row to the second. • Four cupholders accept up to extra large size beverage cups or 20 oz (.6 L) plastic bottles.
Page 231: Premium Console - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 3. Remove the console. WARNING! To Reinstall The Basic Floor Console In an accident, serious injury could result if the 1. Position the console at a slight angle (front slightly removable floor console is not properly installed. higher than the rear).
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Large console center storage will store headphones for the available rear DVD entertainment system or other items • 12-Volt DC power outlet provides continuous power inside the console for cell phones or other electronics. •...
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 holder insert for both cavities can easily be removed for Position 2 shows the raised storage tray revealing a large cleaning. The cupholders will also accommodate large storage area below. size cups and 20 oz (.6 L) bottles. Position 1 shows the console closed with four cupholders and a convenient storage tray.
Page 234 232 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 4 To Remove The Premium Floor Console Console Position 3 1. Pull up on the bottom release handle in the front of the Position 4 shows the complete console in its rearmost console.
Page 235: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 3. Pull rearward to disengage from floor and remove WARNING! console. In an accident, serious injury could result if the To reinstall the console: removable floor console is not properly installed. 1. Position the console at a slight angle (rear slightly Always be sure the removable floor console is fully higher than the front).
Page 236: Load-Leveling System
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) • You can turn off the heated mirror feature at anytime • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra- by pressing the rear window defroster switch a second sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the time.
Page 237: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: To help control wind noise when installing the The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry the crossbars make sure the arrows marked on the underside weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack.
Page 238: Sun Screens - If Equipped
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do Cargo must be securely tied before driving your not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the 150 lbs (68 kg).
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 Sun Screen Attaching To Retainer Clips Sun Screen Retracted Once the screen is completely to the top of the window, Gently pull up on the tab to raise the sun screen. extend the top bar of the sun screen over the two hooks Continue pulling the sun screen until the tab is near the attached to the top of the window.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sun Screen Extended To lower the sun screen, gently lift the tab upward to disengage the hooks, and feed the screen back into the base sill.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....243 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays ......263 Instrument Cluster .
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — uconnect phone Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD — If Equipped ..... . 273 And MP3 Audio Play .
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 uconnect studios (Satellite Radio) — If Operating Instructions — Video Equipped (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU Radios Entertainment System (VES)™ Only)....... 302 (If Equipped) .
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Manual Climate Control Vacation/Storage ....328 — If Equipped ..... . 317 Window Fogging .
Page 245: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Vents 5 — Analog Clock 9 — DVD – (If Equipped) 13 — Switch Bank 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Upper Glove Compartment 10 — Cup Holders 14 — Ignition Switch 7 —...
Page 246: Instrument Cluster
244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 247: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position, the light should turn off. 1. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when If the light remains lit with the engine running, your the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho- nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as rized dealer. possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- CAUTION! quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- The TPMS has been optimized for the original tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure equipment tires and wheels.
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 10. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake / Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the The malfunction light for the Electronic Stabil- anti-lock brake system reservoir.
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force dropped below a specified level.
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 12. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- Ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security light inspected by an authorized dealer.
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 16. High Beam Indicator 19. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) This indicator shows that the high beam head- The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of lights are on. Push the multifunction lever forward an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD, that to switch the headlights to high beam, and pull toward monitors engine and automatic transmission con- yourself (normal position) to return to low beam.
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 20. Airbag Warning Light CAUTION! This light turns on and remains on for seven seconds as a bulb check when the ignition Driving with a hot engine cooling system could switch is first turned ON. If the light is not on damage your vehicle.
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: On the Base cluster, the reset button toggles WARNING! between odometer, Trip A, Trip B and outside tempera- ture. To reset a message display on Base Cluster (Change A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or Oil Required, gASCAP, gATE, LoCOOL, LoWASH, no- others could be badly burned by steam or boiling FUSE), push and hold the button until the display resets...
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 24. Message Display Area Refer to ”Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) When the appropriate conditions exist, the following Display— If Equipped” / ”Electronic Vehicle Informa- odometer messages will display: tion Center (EVIC) Display — If Equipped” later in this section, for more information.
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: When this message is displayed, bring the instrument cluster. To reset the oil change indicator vehicle to a stop and idle the engine until the message system (after performing the scheduled maintenance), clears. perform the following steps. CHAngE OIL 1.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or — If Equipped replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- before and after the service, so that the correct mileage tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the...
Page 260: Compass Mini-Trip Computer (Cmtc) - If Equipped
AVG Fuel Economy, DTE, Elapsed Time, and Units). • If the vehicle is equipped with a Chrysler uconnect™ To reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the gps (Navigation Radio), the NAV system will provide...
Page 261: Compass/Temperature Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 Should this wrench symbol display with the Compass/Temperature Display letter P next to it, your Park Assist System Compass Variance needs servicing. Contact an authorized dealer. Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To ensure compass accu- CMTC Trip Odometer (ODO) racy, the compass variance should be properly set accord- This display shows the distance traveled since the last...
Page 262: Manual Compass Calibration
260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL panel. This is where the compass module is located reset button (for approximately ten seconds) until the and such devices may interfere and cause false com- current variance zone number is displayed. To change the pass readings.
Page 263: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 2. Press and hold the CMTC reset button (for approxi- mately 10 seconds) until the current variance zone num- ber is displayed. 3. Release the CMTC reset button, then press and hold again for approximately 10 seconds, until the direction is displayed, with the CAL indicator on continuously in the display.
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Vehicle information warning message displays Press and release the MENU button, and the mode displayed will change between • Tire Pressure Monitor System Compass/Temperature, Trip, System Status, • Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) and Personal Settings. •...
Page 265: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 • RKE Battery Low Press this button to RESET Trip Functions and change Personal Settings. • LOW WASHER FLUID • Oil Change Required Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) • Left Front Turn Signal Light Out Displays •...
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Blind Spot System Not Available — This message is flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds, displayed to indicate the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next system is temporarily unavailable due to sensor block- scheduled oil change interval.
Page 267: Trip Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you Distance To Empty (DTE) start the engine, the oil change indicator system did not Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with reset. If necessary, repeat these steps. the fuel remaining in the tank.
Page 268: Compass Display
266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Elapsed Time Compass Display Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset The compass readings indicate the direction when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed the vehicle is facing. Press and release the time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON compass button to display one of eight com- or START position.
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 Manual Compass Calibration Compass Variance If the compass appears erratic and the CAL indicator Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the North and Geographic North. To compensate for the compass into the Calibration Mode manually, as follows: differences, the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map.
Page 270: Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Press the STEP button until “Compass Variance” mes- sage, and the last variance zone number, displays in the EVIC. 4. Press and release the STEP button until the proper variance zone is selected, according to the map. 5.
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 Language NEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened. To When in this display you may select one of five lan- make your selection, press and release the RESET button guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip until ON or OFF appears.
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL this feature is not selected then the memory seat, mirror, Easy Exit Seat and radio settings can only return to the memory set This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to position using the door mounted switch. Pressing the enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the RESET button when in this display will select Yes or vehicle.
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Key-Off Power Delay Blind Spot Alert feature can be activated in “Blind Spot When this feature is selected, the power window Alert Lights” mode. When this mode is selected the Blind switches, radio, uconnect™ phone (if equipped), DVD Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will only video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), show a visual alert in the outside mirrors.
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Park ASST. System Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock When enable is selected, the Rear Park Assist System is When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when activated. When disable is selected the system is deacti- the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
Page 275: Sales Code (Rer/Ren) - Am/Fm/Cd/Dvd Radio - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers — If Equipped Refer to your uconnect tunes (REN) or (RER) user’s When ON is selected, the system will automatically manual for detailed operating instructions. activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on Operating Instructions —...
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To Manually Set the Clock — RER/REN 6. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed. 1. Turn on the radio. Changing Daylight Savings Time 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. When selected, this feature will display the time of day in 3.
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 1. Turn on the radio. 3. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” are displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The the screen.
Page 278: Sales Code Res - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)
276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right position to operate the radio.
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ will remain tuned to the new station until you make SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control another selection.
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the AM/FM Button mid-range tones.
Page 281: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. MP3 Audio Play The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by NOTE: pressing the pushbutton twice.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 283: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD and MP3 modes. Random Play.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. display.) When reading discs recorded using formats other than •...
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- cation quency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 160, 128, 144, extension may cause playback problems.
Page 286: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s by the following: audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than CD-R media Pressing the DISC/AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the AUX jack is connected.
Page 287: Sales Code Res/Rsc - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack) And Sirius Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 SALES CODE RES/RSC — AM/FM STEREO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC SIRIUS RADIO position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of the radio faceplate.
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not will remain tuned to the new station until you make available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With another selection.
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds. TUNE Control Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button. to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency. For vehicles equipped with satellite radio, press the SETUP button, use the TUNE/SCROLL control to select Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade...
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the 16-Digit Character Dis- Program Type sound level from the right or left side speakers. play No program type or un- Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time None defined and FADE will display.
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 station with the same selected Music Type name. The 16-Digit Character Dis- Program Type Music Type function only operates when in the FM play mode. Rhythm and Blues R & B Religious Music Rel Musc If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be Religious Talk...
Page 292: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding Memory button number will display. When you are receiving a station that you wish to Buttons 1 - 6 commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you button.
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and CAUTION! multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks. • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs Inserting Compact Disc(s) only. The use of other sized discs may damage the Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD CD player mechanism.
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within RW/FF 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
Page 295: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 • Maximum number of files: 255 Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file file recording media and formats are limited. When names and folder names is limited.
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of cation quency (kHz) multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in 320, 256, 224, longer disc loading times.
Page 297: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 Playback of MP3 Files LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium on the disc.
Page 298: Universal Consumer Interface (Uci) - If Equipped
296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) to return to elapsed time display. Press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when the Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode ignition is OFF).
Page 299: Connecting The Ipod
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 • Connecting an iPod to the AUX port located in the feature, refer to the separate RER, REN or REZ User’s Manual. UCI is available only if equipped as an option radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the UCI with these radios.
Page 300: Using This Feature
298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If the iPod battery is completely discharged, it may Once in the UCI (iPod ) mode, iPod audio tracks (if not communicate with the UCI system until a mini- available from iPod ) start playing over the vehicle’s mum charge is attained.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 • Jump backward in the current track by pressing and • While a track is playing, press the INFO button to see holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) button long enough will take you to the beginning for that track.
Page 302: List Or Browse Mode
300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • During all List modes, the iPod displays all lists in Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod . If the RND icon is showing on the radio display, then the shuffle mode is “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backwards (counter-clockwise) to get to the track faster.
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 • To Exit List mode without selecting a track, press the CAUTION! same PRESET button again to go back to Play • Leaving the iPod (or any supported device) any- mode. where in the vehicle in extreme heat or cold can •...
Page 304: Uconnect Studios (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF how to setup your on-line listening account at no addi- EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS tional charge. For further information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at ONLY) Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- www.sirius.com, or at www.siriuscanada.ca for Cana-...
Page 305: Selecting Uconnect Studios (Satellite) Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 selected. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and the Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. A display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio the radio to exit this screen.
Page 306: Operating Instructions - Uconnect Studios (Satellite) Mode
304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the SCAN Button (When Equipped) form of short audio mutes. Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- •...
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 RW/FF By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the channel with the same selected Music Type name.
Page 308: Operating Instructions - Uconnect Phone (If Equipped)
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/ pushbutton memory. The channels stored in SET 2 SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the twice.
Page 309: Uconnect Studios (Sirius Backseat Tv™) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • One or two video screens uconnect studios (SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™) — IF EQUIPPED • Third row swivel screen — If Equipped Satellite video uses direct satellite receiver broadcasting • Additional single-disc DVD player with two-screen technology to provide streaming video.
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 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.
Page 311: Remote Sound System Controls - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF The right-hand rocker switch has a pushbutton in the EQUIPPED center, and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume.
Page 312: Cd Player
310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The button located in the center of the left-hand switch 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- surface. grammed in the radio preset pushbutton. 2.
Page 313: Radio Operation And Cellular Phones
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System good disc before considering disc player service. The controls for the manual system in this vehicle contain a series of outer rotary dials and inner push knobs. These RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES comfort controls can be set to obtain desired interior Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being on in...
Page 314: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Front Blower Control Temperature Control There are seven blower speeds. Use Use this control to regulate the tem- this control to regulate the amount of perature of the air inside the passenger air forced through the system in any compartment.
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 Mode Control (Air Direction) Bi-Level Mode Mode control allows you to choose Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. from several selections of air distribu- tion. You can select either a primary NOTE: There is a difference in temperature (in any mode, as identified by the symbols, or conditions other than full cold or full hot), between the a blend of two of these modes.
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Defrost Mode NOTE: • If the RECIRCULATION button is pressed when the Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use DEFROST mode with system is in MIX, DEFROST, or FLOOR mode the maximum blower and temperature settings for best RECIRCULATION LED indicator will flash 3 times windshield and side window defrosting.
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturb- Three-Zone Temperature Control — If Equipped ing the mode control selection. With the Three-Zone Temperature Control System, each front seat occupant can independently control the Heat- Economy Mode ing, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning operations coming If ECONOMY mode is desired, press the A/C button to...
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The Three-Zone Temperature Control bottom panel con- trols rear Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning operations. Front Upper Three Zone Temperature Control 1 – Left Temperature 7 – Right Temperature 2 – PANEL 8 – Rear DEFROST 3 –...
Page 319: Rear Manual Climate Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 The primary control for the rear blower is on the front climate control unit located on the instrument panel. The Three-Zone Temperature Control bottom panel has five positions; off, rear, and a range of blower speeds. Only when the primary control for the rear blower is in the rear (RR) position do the second row seat occupants have control of the rear blower speed.
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Only when the front control for the rear blower is in the Rear Temperature Control RR position do the second row seat occupants have When the blower knob on the front climate control unit is control of the rear blower speed.
Page 321: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 control is in FLOOR, DEFROST, or MIX modes, airflow Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If will be directed out of the rear floor outlets. Equipped • Front Three-Zone ATC allows both driver and front Rear Mode Control passenger seat occupant, and rear seat occupants to Headliner Mode select individual comfort settings.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL recirculation and the airflow direction. This maintains a comfortable temperature, even under changing condi- tions. Front Upper ATC Panel 1 - System On/Off 9 - Air Conditioning (A/C) On/Off 2 - Blower Indicator 10 - AUTO Mode / Blower 3 - Left Front Temperature 11 - Front MODE 4 - Rear Blower / Temperature /...
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 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.
Page 324: Manual Operation
322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts Manual Operation the temperature, mode and fan speed to provide This system offers a full complement of manual override comfort as quickly as possible. features. The AUTO symbol in the front ATC display will be turned off when the system is being used in the •...
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 Panel Mode Floor Mode Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of panel. These outlets can be adjusted for direction, air is directed through the defrost and side window and turned on or off to control airflow.
Page 326: Recirculation Control
324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The SNOWFLAKE mode, or A/C button, allows Recirculation Control the operator to manually activate or deactivate the When outside air contains smoke, odors, or air conditioning system. When in SNOWFLAKE high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, mode, and the ATC display is on cool, dehumidified air you may wish to recirculate interior air by flows through the air outlets.
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If The Rear ATC System is located in the headliner, near the Equipped center of the vehicle. The Rear ATC System has floor air outlets at the rear of the right side sliding door, and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Press the REAR LOCK button on the front lower ATC NOTE: • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for panel. This turns off the REAR LOCK icon in the rear temperature knob. cold or hot vehicles.
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 When rear controls are locked by the front system, the CAUTION! LOCK symbol on the temperature knob is illuminated and any rear overhead adjustments are ignored. Interior air enters the Rear Automatic Temperature Control System through an intake grille, located in Rear Mode Control the passenger side trim panel behind the third row Auto Mode...
Page 330: Summer Operation
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: In many temperature positions, the BI-LEVEL Winter Operation mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head- To ensure the best possible heater and defroster perfor- liner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets. mance, make sure the engine cooling system is function- ing properly and the proper amount, type, and concen- Floor Mode...
Page 331: Window Fogging
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 Window Fogging Operating Tips Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild, rainy and/or humid weather. To clear the windows, select DEFROST or MIX mode and increase the front blower speed. Do not use the RECIRCULATION mode without A/C for long periods, as fogging may occur.
Page 332: A/C Air Filter- If Equipped
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 Section 7 of this manual for filter replacement instructions.
Page 333 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....334 Brake/Transaxle Interlock System ..337 Automatic Transaxle ....334 Four-Speed Or Six-Speed Automatic Transaxle .
Page 334 332 STARTING AND OPERATING Shallow Standing Water ....345 Tire Identification Number (TIN) ..361 Power Steering ..... . 347 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure .
Page 335: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 Reformulated Gasoline ....385 Starting ......392 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends .
Page 336: Starting Procedures
334 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic Transaxle Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if position before you can start the engine. Press the brake present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat pedal before shifting into any driving gear.
Page 337: Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F Or -29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 335 NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transaxle shift WARNING! (Continued) interlocking system. The brake pedal must be pressed • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get to shift out of PARK. it started.
Page 338: After Starting
336 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting CAUTION! The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up. To prevent damage to the starter, DO NOT crank the engine for more than 15–second intervals at one time. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
Page 339: Automatic Transaxle
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE WARNING! CAUTION! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, precautions are not observed: the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in •...
Page 340: Four-Speed Or Six-Speed Automatic Transaxle
338 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and For electrical system malfunctions, there is an override stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain for the interlock system. In order to override this system, service.
Page 341: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 moving the lever—/ + while in the DRIVE position, the the load on the transaxle locking mechanism may make it instrument cluster will display transaxle gear selection as difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 for six-speed, and 4, 3, 2, 1 for four-speed precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a transaxles.
Page 342 340 STARTING AND OPERATING • Look at the shift indicator window on the console to WARNING! (Continued) ensure the shift lever is in the PARK position. • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • When engaged in PARK, you will not be able to move those in and near the vehicle.
Page 343 STARTING AND OPERATING 341 NEUTRAL occurs while using the DRIVE range, such as when This range is used when vehicle is standing for pro- operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, longed periods with engine running. Engine may be (i.e., in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds or started in this range.
Page 344 342 STARTING AND OPERATING Switching from ERS to DRIVE can be done at any vehicle CAUTION! speed. To shift from DRIVE mode to ERS mode, move the shift lever to the left (-) once. The current gear will be If the transaxle operating temperature exceeds ac- maintained as the top gear.
Page 345 STARTING AND OPERATING 343 second gear (third gear for six-speed) despite the forward Odometer gear selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will Screen Display continue to operate. This Reset feature allows the vehicle Actual Gear(s) to be driven to an authorized dealer for service without Allowed (Six- damaging the transaxle.
Page 346: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
344 STARTING AND OPERATING earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has WARNING! diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur. Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the If the transaxle cannot be reset, authorized dealer service front wheels.
Page 347: Driving Through Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 345 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. Flowing/Rising Water 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first WARNING! become visible. Do not drive on or across a road or path where water 4.
Page 348 346 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Always check the depth of the standing water age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- before driving through it. Never drive through ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, standing water that is deeper than the bottom of transmission/transaxle, axle, etc.) for signs of con- the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.
Page 349: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph steering capability if power assist is lost.
Page 350: Power Steering Fluid Check
348 STARTING AND OPERATING apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- WARNING! pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- rized dealer. Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. CAUTION! Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
Page 351: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in Section 7 for the correct fluid type. PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch ON, the “Brake Warning Light”...
Page 352: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
350 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward the WARNING! curb on a downhill grade, and away from the curb on an • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- uphill grade. ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage The parking brake should always be applied whenever or injury.
Page 353 STARTING AND OPERATING 351 You may experience the following when the brake system WARNING! goes into anti-lock: • The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisti- • The ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a cated electronic equipment that may be suscep- short time after the stop) tible to interference caused by improperly in- •...
Page 354: Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
352 STARTING AND OPERATING come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON WARNING! (Continued) position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. • The Anti-Lock Brake System cannot prevent acci- If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” remains on or dents, including those resulting from excessive comes on while driving, it indicates that the anti-lock speed in turns, following another vehicle too...
Page 355: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 353 Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not function- functions similarly to a limited-slip differential, and ing. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required. controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel Consult with your authorized dealer service center as on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the soon as possible.
Page 356: Brake Assist System (Bas)
354 STARTING AND OPERATING application, and then applies optimum pressure to the WARNING! brakes. This can help reduce braking distances. The BAS • The TCS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- complements the ABS. Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS assistance.
Page 357: Electronic Stability Program (Esp)
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle WARNING! (Continued) path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual • The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match those resulting from excessive speed in turns, the intended path, ESP applies the brake of the appropri- driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplan-...
Page 358: Esp/Bas Warning Light
356 STARTING AND OPERATING ESP Partial Off gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESP mode by pressing the “ESP OFF” switch. Once the OFF” switch (located in the center switch bank, next to situation requiring ESP to be switched to the “Partial Off”...
Page 359: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possible TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION to have the problem diagnosed and corrected. Tire Markings NOTE: • The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” and the “ESP/BAS Warning Light” come on momentarily, each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
Page 360 358 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” ing the size designation.
Page 361 STARTING AND OPERATING 359 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 362 360 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 363: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 364: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
362 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading and Tire Pressure This placard tells you important information about the: Tire Placard Location 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed 2) total weight your vehicle can carry on the driver’s side B-Pillar.
Page 365 STARTING AND OPERATING 363 NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. axles must not be exceeded. For further information on 3.
Page 366 364 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities calculated in Step 4.
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Page 368: Tires - General Information
366 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 369 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar. hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to The tire pressure should be checked and adjusted, and the right or left.
Page 370 368 STARTING AND OPERATING is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than during operation. Do not reduce this normal pressure 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three-hour period.
Page 371 STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in WARNING! the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs. High-speed driving, with your vehicle at or above maximum load, is dangerous. The added strain on Compact Spare Tire your tires could cause them to fail.
Page 372 370 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Temporary-use spare tires have limited tread life. Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take When the tread is worn to the tread wear indica- your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the tors, the temporary use spare tire needs to be compact spare installed.
Page 373 STARTING AND OPERATING 371 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;...
Page 374 372 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Life Replacement Tires The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many factors, including, but not limited to: characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure.
Page 375: Tire Chains
STARTING AND OPERATING 373 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 376 374 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Install chains on the front wheels as tightly as To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the possible and then retighten after driving about following precautions: 0.5 mile (0.8 km). •...
Page 377: Snow Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at during Winter. Standard tires are of the all-season type different loads and perform different steering, driving, and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S and braking functions.
Page 378: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
376 STARTING AND OPERATING The suggested rotation method is shown in the following found on the tire placard located on the driver’s-side diagram. B-pillar. The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (6.9 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease.
Page 379 STARTING AND OPERATING 377 The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire Warning Light.” Driving the vehicle may cause the tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn pressure to rise to approximately 30 psi (207 kPa), but the off until the tire pressure is at or above recommended “TPMS Warning Light”...
Page 380: Base System
378 STARTING AND OPERATING • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- CAUTION! (Continued) nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure correct tire pressure, using an accurate tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap.
Page 381 STARTING AND OPERATING 379 The Basic TPMS consists of the following components: NOTE: The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive this • Receiver Module information. • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors The “TPMS Warning Lamp”...
Page 382: Premium System - If Equipped
380 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Accumulation of excessive snow and/or ice around 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will the wheels or wheel housings. sound and the “TPMS Telltale Warning Light” will re- main on solid. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 5.
Page 383 STARTING AND OPERATING 381 NOTE: It is particularly important to regularly check pressures are low. In addition, the EVIC will display a and maintain proper tire pressure in all the tires. Low Pressure message for three seconds and a graphic display of the pressure value(s) with the low tire(s) The Premium TPMS consists of the following compo- flashing.
Page 384 382 STARTING AND OPERATING and inflate the low tire(s) that is flashing on the graphic display to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure value. The system will automatically update, the graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop flashing, and the “TPMS Telltale Warning Light”...
Page 385 STARTING AND OPERATING 383 will not be present, and a pressure value will be dis- 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road played instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by any tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning of the following scenarios: limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, the “TPMS Telltale Warning Light”...
Page 386: Fuel Requirements
384 STARTING AND OPERATING • This device must accept any interference received, 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, including interference that may cause undesired the TPMS will update automatically.
Page 387: 4.0L Gasoline Engine
STARTING AND OPERATING 385 4.0L Gasoline Engine Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world This engine is designed to meet all emis- have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica- sions regulations and provide satisfactory tions (the World Wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) to define fuel economy and performance when us- fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, ing high-quality unleaded gasoline having...
Page 388: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
386 STARTING AND OPERATING Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol ates are required in some areas of the country during the content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
Page 389: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the It is even more important to look for gasolines without engine controller memory MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United States. More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to E-85 fuel.
Page 390: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
388 STARTING AND OPERATING • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law. Carbon Monoxide Warnings Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance WARNING! and damage the emission control system. • An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.
Page 391: Flexible Fuel (3.3L Engines Only) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 the other sections of this manual for information on WARNING! (Continued) features that are common between Flexible Fuel and • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper gasoline only powered vehicles. maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised.
Page 392: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
390 STARTING AND OPERATING ETHANOL FUEL (E-85) CAUTION! E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury.
Page 393: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
Chrysler LLC engines. Use MOPAR or an equivalent oil when the ambient temperature is below 32°F (0°C). meeting the specification MS-6395.
Page 394: Starting
392 STARTING AND OPERATING Starting Replacement Parts The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and...
Page 395: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 393 ADDING FUEL CAUTION! Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) • Damage to the fuel system or emissions control As a reminder, a fuel icon with an arrow system could result from using an improper fuel indicating which side of the vehicle the fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap).
Page 396: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
394 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You tank filled.
Page 397: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) — Front If the problem continues, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. See your authorized • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) — Rear dealer as soon as possible. •...
Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Rim Size The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles listed.
Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 Overloading Loading The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and front down low and be sure you distribute their weight as and rear GAWR.
Page 400 398 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.
Page 401: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 399 review this information to tow your load as efficiently LOADING TABLE — EXAMPLE ONLY and safely as possible. Front Axle Rear Axle To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements TOTAL 2,500 lbs 2,450 lbs (1 134 kg) (1 111 kg) and recommendations in this manual concerning ve- hicles used for trailer towing.
Page 402 400 STARTING AND OPERATING ready for operation condition. The recommended way to WARNING! measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be It is important that you do not exceed the maximum supported by the scale.
Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 that typically provides adjustable friction associated with also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability. swaying motions while traveling. Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier tongue Weight-Carrying Hitch...
Page 404 402 STARTING AND OPERATING Without Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct)
Page 405 STARTING AND OPERATING 403 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. TRAILER HITCH CLASSIFICATIONS Max.
Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. GCWR (Gross Com- Max. GTW (Gross Engine/Transaxle Frontal Area Max. Tongue Wt. bined Wt. Rating) Trailer Wt.) Up to 2 persons &...
Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 GCWR (Gross Com- Max. GTW (Gross Engine/Transaxle Frontal Area Max. Tongue Wt. bined Wt. Rating) Trailer Wt.) Up to 2 persons & 9,000 lbs (4 082 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) Luggage 3,800 lbs 380 lbs (172 kg) (1 723 kg)* 3.8L and 4.0L/...
Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING • The tongue weight of the trailer. which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of • The weight of any other type of cargo/luggage or many trailer accidents.
Page 409 STARTING AND OPERATING 407 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer • Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles and will not shift during travel. When trailering (805 km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may dam- cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts age your vehicle.
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. Towing Requirements — Tires When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact vehicle.
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 • When replacing tires, refer to “Tires–General Informa- • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over tion” in this section for proper tire replacement proce- 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of dures.
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle WARNING! (Continued) but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping Refer to the following four-pin connector and seven-pin distance.
Page 413: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 411 Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transaxle The DRIVE gear can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in DRIVE, move the shift lever into third gear (with four-speed transaxle) or fifth gear (with six-speed transaxle).
Page 414 412 STARTING AND OPERATING 45 minutes of continuous operation. Refer to the “Main- Cooling System tenance Schedule” in Section 8 of this manual for the To reduce potential for engine and transaxle overheating, proper maintenance intervals. take the following actions: •...
Page 415: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) CAUTION! Towing this vehicle behind another vehicle (flat- towing with all four wheels on the ground) is not recommended. NOTE: If the vehicle requires towing, make sure all four wheels are off the ground.
Page 417: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ....416 Jump-Starting Procedure ....430 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 418: Hazard Warning Flasher
416 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the center of the instrument panel above the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 419 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 417 • You can also turn the Temperature Control to maxi- WARNING! mum heat, the Mode Control to floor and the Fan Control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat others could be badly burned by steam or boiling from the engine cooling system.
Page 420: Jacking And Tire Changing
418 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location The jack, jack handle and winch handle tools are stowed WARNING! behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area. Turn the two cover latches to release the cover. •...
Page 421 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 419 Spare Tire Removal The spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located under the center of the vehicle 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.
Page 422 420 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or position. For example, if changing the slippery areas.
Page 423 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 421 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from • If working on or near a roadway, be extremely the edge of the roadway as possible before raising careful of motor traffic.
Page 424 422 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. To remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly, WARNING! assemble the winch handle extensions to form a “T’ and fit the winch “T” handle over the drive nut. Rotate the Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The nut to the left until the winch mechanism stops turning vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
Page 425 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 423 4. When the compact spare tire/cover assembly is clear of the vehicle, stand the tire/cover assembly upright and remove the wheel spacer by squeezing the two retainer tabs together. Spare Tire Hook And Removal Squeezing Winch Retainer Tabs...
Page 426 424 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Front jack locations are on the sill flange of the vehicle 5. There are two jack engagement locations on each side of the vehicle body. These locations are on the sill flange side body, and align with front door edges. of the vehicle body.
Page 427 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 425 Jack Location...
Page 428 426 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make locations other than those indicated in Step 5. the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it.
Page 429 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 427 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the 13. Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact spare tire left. cover assembly. in the rear cargo area. Do not stow the deflated tire in the spare tire location. Have the full- 11.
Page 430 428 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES of operation, and after each time a tire is changed, to WARNING! allow the wheel nuts to become properly set. All nuts should first be firmly seated against the wheel. The nuts A loose compact spare tire/cover assembly, thrown should then be tightened to recommended torque.
Page 431 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 429 3. Turn the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is WARNING! down, and place the tire into the spare tire/cover assem- bly. Slide the wheel spacer through the center of the Verify that both retainer tabs of the wheel spacer wheel and spare tire/cover assembly, so that the two have been properly extended through the center of retainer tabs snap out and engage the spare tire cover on...
Page 432: Jump-Starting Procedure
430 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster The winch mechanism is designed specifically to cables may be used to obtain a start from another stow a compact spare tire only. Do not attempt to use vehicle.
Page 433 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 431 do not let the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake, place WARNING! (Continued) the automatic transmission shift lever into PARK and • Take special care to avoid the radiator cooling fan turn the ignition switch to the OFF position for both whenever the hood is raised.
Page 434: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
432 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal WARNING! of the booster battery, and then to the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure there is a Any procedure other than the jump-starting process good contact on the engine.
Page 435: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 433 NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when starting CAUTION! off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to “Partial Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast Off”...
Page 436 434 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not tow the vehicle from the rear. Damage to Exceeding these towing limits may cause a transmis- the rear sheet metal, liftgate and fascia will occur. sion gear failure. •...
Page 437 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 435 Towing Without The Ignition Key Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed A Tow Dolly with the ignition in the OFF position. The only approved The manufacturer does not recommend that you tow a method of towing without the ignition key is with a front wheel drive vehicle on a tow dolly.
Page 439 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment — 3.3/3.8L ..439 Engine Oil ......445 Engine Compartment —...
Page 440 438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Brakes ......462 Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp ... 484 Automatic Transaxle .
Page 441: Engine Compartment - 3.3/3.8L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.3/3.8L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (3.3L Only) 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 —...
Page 442: Engine Compartment - 4.0L
440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.0L 1 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 2 — Air Cleaner Filter 8 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 — Battery 10 —...
Page 443: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the “Malfunction Indica- diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic tor Light”...
Page 444: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE filler cap message will be displayed in the instrument Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when cluster. Tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound is the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is heard.
Page 445: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you you may need to do nothing more than drive your will see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II check.
Page 446: Dealer Service
Only do service work for which you mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If examined by an authorized Chrysler LLC dealer- you have any doubt about your ability to perform a ship or qualified repair center.
Page 447: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a CAUTION! (Continued) fully warmed engine is shut OFF or before starting the • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids engine after it has sat overnight. that protect the performance and durability of Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance...
Page 448 API certified and meet Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 449 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.3L & 3.8L For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to Gasoline Engines “Engine Compartment” in this section. SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating Lubricants that do not have both the engine oil certifica- temperatures.
Page 450: Engine Oil Filter
448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters Engine Air Cleaner Filter Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for the oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, proper maintenance intervals.
Page 451: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR engine air WARNING! cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recommended. Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Exhaust System Breathing it can make you unconscious and can The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into...
Page 452 450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- systems can result in civil penalties being assessed portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure against you.
Page 453: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: WARNING! • Do not shut OFF the engine or interrupt the ignition • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in burn or even blind you.
Page 454: Air Conditioner Maintenance
452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE include cleaning of the condenser fins and a system CAUTION! performance check. Drive belt tension should also be • It is essential when replacing the cables on the checked at this time. battery that the positive cable is attached to the CAUTION! positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post.
Page 455 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- WARNING! ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants service be performed by an authorized dealer, or other authorized service facility, using recovery and recycling approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- equipment.
Page 456 454 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.
Page 457: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455 attention should also be given to hood latching compo- CAUTION! nents to ensure proper function. When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism The A/C air filter is labeled with an arrow to indicate and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
Page 458 456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates. petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Page 459: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457 Cooling System rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of WARNING! the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden •...
Page 460: Maintaining Your Vehicle
458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System — Drain, Flush and Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough specified Hybrid Organic Additive Technology rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals.
Page 461 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459 When adding engine coolant (antifreeze), a minimum CAUTION! (Continued) solution of 50% recommended MOPAR Antifreeze/ • This vehicle has not been designed for use with Coolant Five Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Propylene Glycol-based engine coolant (anti- Organic Additive Technology), or equivalent, in water freeze).
Page 462 460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will WARNING! decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on will require more frequent coolant changes. the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- Cooling System Pressure Cap caution.
Page 463 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- engine coolant (antifreeze). Advise your service atten- mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based dant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it is satisfactory, the coolant bottle only needs to be checked to remain in puddles on the ground.
Page 464: Brakes
462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven.
Page 465 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may WARNING! cause leaking in the system. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require- possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting ments described on the brake fluid reservoir.
Page 466 464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly • Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial closed container (both as to bottles and the master boiling point, or is unidentified as to specification, cylinder remaining covered) to avoid contamina- or which may occur by leaving the top of your tion from foreign matter or moisture.
Page 467: Automatic Transaxle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 Automatic Transaxle only the manufacturer’s recommended transmission The automatic transaxle and differential assembly are fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts” in contained within a single housing. this section for the correct fluid type. It is important that the transmission fluid be maintained at the prescribed The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be level using the recommended fluid.
Page 468 466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check — 3.8L and 4.0L Engines with 4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi- Six-Speed Automatic Transaxle — If Equipped tion, ending with the shift lever in PARK. Wipe the area The six-speed automatic transaxle is a sealed unit and has around the dipstick clean to eliminate the possibility of no dipstick.
Page 469 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 If the fluid level indicates that it is low, add sufficient Special Additives fluid to bring it to the proper level. Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supple- CAUTION! mental additives.
Page 470: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion The most common causes are: • Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- • Stone and gravel impact graphic locations and usage.
Page 471 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 • Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect of the doors and rocker panels be kept clear and open. your paint finish.
Page 472 470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use MOPAR Touch Up Paint or equivalent on Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If scratches as soon as possible. Your authorized dealer Equipped has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle. Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- ner: Wheel and Wheel Trim Care...
Page 473 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 Interior Care Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt Instrument Panel Surfaces can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface, and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Page 474 472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Headlights cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win- Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lightweight dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass head- quarter window equipped with the radio antenna.
Page 475: Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 Seat Belt Maintenance Soak the liner in a mixture of medium hot tap water and Do not bleach, dye or clean the seat belts with chemical one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap. Let soak for solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Page 476 474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE section. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini- The numbers inside the TIPM cover correspond to the fuses. A label that identifies each component may be following table. printed or embossed on the inside of the cover. FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Mini-...
Page 477 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp — Anti-Lock Brake 40 Amp — Rear Window De- Pink System (ABS) Green fogger Valve/ESP 30 Amp — Rear Blower 40 Amp —...
Page 478 476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 25 Amp — Sunroof Module — 20 Amp Power Outlet #2 Natural Yellow (BATT/ACC SE- LECT) — 15 Amp Center High Blue Mounted Stop —...
Page 479 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Ignition Off Draw — 30 Amp Amplifier (AMP)/ Blue — Vehicle Enter- Green Radio tainment System — 20 Amp Ignition Off (IOD-VES), Satellite Yellow...
Page 480 478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 20 Amp Rear View Mirror — 10 Amp Occupant Restraint Yellow (RR VW MIR), Controller/ Cabin Compart- Occupant Classifi- ment Node (CCN), cation Module Multi-Function (ORC/OCM)
Page 481 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Cabin Compart- — 25 Amp Rear Wiper (REAR Blue ment Node Interior Natural WIPER) Light (CCN INT — 20 Amp Fuel Pump (FUEL LIGHT), Switch Yellow...
Page 482 480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Ignition Switch — 15 Amp Rear Wiper Module (IGN SW), Window Blue (RR WIPER MOD), Module (WIN Power Folding Mir- MOD), PEM, Steer- ror (PWR FOLD ing Column Lock...
Page 483 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 FUSES/TIPM FUSES/TIPM Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Park Assist (PRK — 20 Amp Power Outlet #3 ASST), Heater Ven- Yellow (BATT) tilation, Air Condi- — 10 Amp Anti-Lock Brake tioning Module System (ABS), Elec-...
Page 484: Vehicle Storage
482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of are fused with self-resetting fuses that are only service- able by an authorized dealer. The power seats are fused service for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning by a 30 Amp circuit breaker located under the driver’s system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air seat.
Page 485: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer Note 1: The Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) for replacement instructions. uses LED lamps that are not serviceable separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly, see your All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass authorized dealer.
Page 486: Quad Headlamps
484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Twist the headlamp bulb and pull the bulb from the WARNING! headlamp housing. A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of 4. Install the new headlamp bulb and twist until locked High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps when the into the headlamp housing.
Page 487: Front Side Marker Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 3. Push the new bulb into the socket and reinstall the Fog Lamp socket by twisting until locked into the headlamp NOTE: Access to the fog lamp bulb is from the rear of housing. the fascia. On the left rear side of the fascia, remove the Front Side Marker Lamp push pin and lower the hinged access door on the air dam.
Page 488: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker And Backup Lamp
486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Reconnect the wiring harness to the new bulb and reinstall the bulb by twisting clockwise. Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Backup Lamp 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Remove the tail lamp assembly by removing the two screws from the inboard side.
Page 489: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 5. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the lamp assembly. Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The CHMSL uses LED lamps that are not serviceable separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly, see your authorized dealer. License Lamp The license plate lamp is located under the tailgate light bar and above the license plate.
Page 490: Fluids And Capacities
488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 20 Gallons 76 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.3L and 3.8L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters 4.0L Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters Cooling System * 3.3L, 3.8L, and 4.0L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/ 13.4 Quarts...
Page 491: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements Engine Oil (3.3L and 3.8L Engines) of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. Use API Certified SAE 10W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements Engine Oil (4.0L Engine)
Page 492: Chassis
490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transaxle MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If Brake Master Cylinder DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids.
Page 493: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emissions Control System Maintenance ..492 Required Maintenance Intervals ..494 Maintenance Schedule ....492...
Page 494 492 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. the continued proper functioning of the emissions control On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, CHAngE OIL will system.
Page 495 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 493 NOTE: under “Odometer/Trip Odometer” in the “Instrument • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the Cluster Descriptions section of this manual. time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s At Each Stop For Fuel oil if it has been six months since your last oil change, •...
Page 496 494 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, the CAUTION! brake master cylinder, the power steering and the transaxle and add as needed. Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. •...
Page 497 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 498: Service Schedule
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 499 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 500 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 501 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 502 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 503 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 504 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 505 ❏ Replace the timing belt (4.0L engine). ❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 506 ❏ Replace accessory drive belt(s). ❏ Change the automatic transaxle fluid & filter. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 507 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 508 ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 509 150,000 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...
Page 510 508 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.
Page 511: If You Need Consumer Assistance
D.C....... 514 Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center ..512 In Canada .
Page 512 510 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Traction Grades ....517 Quality Grades ......516 Temperature Grades .
Page 513: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 511 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 514: Chrysler Llc Customer Center
Phone: (800) 992-1997 ship. They want to know if you need assistance. Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center • If an authorized dealership is unable to resolve the P.O. Box 1621 concern, you may contact the manufacturer’s customer Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 center.
Page 515: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 513 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 516: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)
See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their provisions of Chrysler Motors LLC warranties applicable sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related to this vehicle.
Page 517: In Canada
Customer Service Department imme- need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler LLC defect to the Canadian government should write to:...
Page 518: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire
516 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the ve- acquaint you with specific Chrysler LLC vehicles. hicle, system, and/or components is written in Included are starting, operating, emergency and main- straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, tenance procedures as well as specifications, capabili- and charts.
Page 519: Traction Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 517 in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions your vehicle. on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety mance.
Page 520 518 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
Page 521 INDEX...
Page 522 520 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..459 Airbag Maintenance ..... . . 72 Adding Fuel .
Page 523 INDEX 521 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..319 Saving Feature (Protection) ....184 Automatic Transaxle ..... . 337 Belts, Seat .
Page 524 522 INDEX Camera, Rear ......201 Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Capacities, Fluid ......488 Light) .
Page 525 INDEX 523 Compass Calibration ....260,267 Points to Remember ....461 Compass Variance .
Page 526 524 INDEX Power Steering ......348 Brake Assist System ....354 Disabled Vehicle Towing .
Page 527 INDEX 525 Cooling ......457 Extender, Seat Belt ......63 Exhaust Gas Caution .
Page 528 526 INDEX Fuel Requirements ....389,390 Fuel ....... . . 384 Maintenance .
Page 529 INDEX 527 Gasoline, Clean Air ..... . 385 Hazard Warning Flasher ....416 Gasoline (Fuel) .
Page 530 528 INDEX Ignition ....... 13 Jump Starting ......430 Key .
Page 531 INDEX 529 Liftgate ....... . 48 Headlight Switch ..... . 181 Light Bulbs .
Page 532 530 INDEX Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 252 Maintenance Free Battery ....451 Side Marker ..... . . 485,486 Maintenance Procedures .
Page 533 INDEX 531 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ... . . 7 Filter Disposal ......448 Monitor, Tire Pressure System .
Page 534 532 INDEX Pedals, Adjustable ..... . . 192 Preparation for Jacking ....420 Personal Settings .
Page 535 INDEX 533 Recreational Towing ....413,435 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ....96 Reminder, Seat Belt .
Page 536 534 INDEX Rear Seat ......55 Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Seats ....... . . 149 Indicator) .
Page 537 INDEX 535 Engine Fails to Start ....335 System, Remote Starting ....27 Remote .
Page 538 536 INDEX High Speed ......368 24-Hour Towing Assistance ....130 Inflation Pressures .
Page 539 INDEX 537 Selection of Lubricant ....465,490 Universal Transmitter ..... 207 Transmission .
Page 540 538 INDEX Washer, Adding Fluid ..... 456 Power ....... 36 Washing Vehicle .
Page 541 LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE Chrysler LLC Customer CenterChrysler Canada Inc. Customer CenterIn Mexico contactCustomer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)Service ContractWARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S.
Page 542 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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