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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 therefor.
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 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Consult the table of contents to determine which section tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint contains the information you desire. you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet complete listing of all subjects.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important infor- mation.
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 CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Rearming Of The System ....18 Ignition Key Removal .
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using The Express Down Windows Feature — Power Window Switches ....34 If Equipped ......25 Auto Window Down —...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Rear Seat Belts ......48 Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls ..59 Seat Belt Pretensioners .
Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle has the You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers either side up.
Page 15: Ignition Key Removal
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Ignition Key Removal NOTE: • If you try to remove the key before you place the Automatic Transaxle selector lever in PARK, the key may become trapped Place the gear selector lever in PARK. Turn the ignition temporarily in the ignition switch lock cylinder.
Page 16: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with EVIC, the power window CAUTION! switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi- remove key from the ignition and lock all doors tion.
Page 17: Locking Doors With The Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Locking Doors With The Key vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds There is only one external door lock cylinder which is if someone uses an invalid key to start the engine. located in the driver’s door only.
Page 18: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE All of the keys provided with your vehicle have been CAUTION! programmed to the vehicle electronics. Always remove Sentry Keys from the vehicle and Replacement Keys lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle.
Page 19: Sentry Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer addition, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to the begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK authorized dealer.
Page 20: General Information
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- The Vehicle Security Alarm (VSA) system monitors the tems memory.
Page 21: To Arm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Arm The System: NOTE: • During the 16–second arming period, if a door is 1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out opened or the ignition switch is turned ON, the system of the vehicle.
Page 22: Illuminated Entry System - If Equipped
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The system remains armed during trunk entry. Press- Tamper Alert ing the trunk button will not disarm the system. If If the alarm was triggered, but the warning signals have someone enters the vehicle through the trunk and timed out, the park and taillights flash three times opens any door, the alarm will sound.
Page 23: Remote Keyless Entry - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- tesy lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in the interior lights ON position (extreme top position). • The illuminated entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “defeat”...
Page 24: To Unlock The Doors
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to unlock all ten seconds.
Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Flash Lights With Lock 2. Release both buttons at the same time. The feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by the doors are locked or unlocked with the transmitter.
Page 26: To Lock The Doors
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the Approach,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Pro- grammable Features), under “Electronic Vehicle Informa- following steps: tion Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual. 1.
Page 27: To Unlatch The Trunk
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 TO UNLATCH THE TRUNK The PANIC alarm will stay on for three minutes unless Press the TRUNK button on the transmitter two times to you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second unlatch the trunk.
Page 28: General Information
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a flat 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the blade to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart. Make new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause sure not to damage the seal during removal.
Page 29: Remote Start System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 If your Remote Lock Control fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions. 1. Weak batteries in the transmitter. The expected life of batteries is five years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile or CB radios.
Page 30: How To Use Remote Start
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE HOW TO USE REMOTE START To Enter Remote Start Mode All of the following conditions must be met before the Press and release the Remote Start button on engine will remote start: the RKE transmitter twice.
Page 31: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle DOOR LOCKS Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release MANUAL DOOR LOCKS the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock To lock each door, push the door lock plunger on each the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if door trim panel downward.
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door, WARNING! the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
Page 33: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 CAUTION! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. POWER DOOR LOCKS A door lock switch is located on the driver and passenger door panel.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit (Customer Programmable Features)” under “Elec- The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 power door locks if: of this manual for details. •...
Page 35: Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE: Use the Auto Unlock On Exit feature in accor- dance with local laws. CHILD-PROTECTION DOOR LOCK SYSTEM (REAR DOORS) The Rear Door Child-Protection Locks are located inside the rear edge of the door. Insert the tip of the ignition key or similar flat-bladed object into the lock and rotate approximately one-quarter turn to the lock or unlock position (as indicated by the stamped icons).
Page 36: Power Windows
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE POWER WINDOWS WARNING! POWER WINDOW SWITCHES Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. The control on the driver’s door has up-down switches Remember that the rear doors can only be opened that give you fingertip control of all four power win- from the outside when the child protection locks are dows.
Page 37: Auto Window Down - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 There is a single window control on the passenger’s door AUTO WINDOW DOWN — IF EQUIPPED trim panel, which operates the passenger door window. The front window controls on the driver and passenger The window controls will operate when the ignition door trim panels have an Auto Down feature.
Page 38: Auto Window Up- If Equipped
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE For vehicles equipped with EVIC, the power window AUTO WINDOW UP— IF EQUIPPED switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the Lift the window switch to the second detent, release, and ignition switch is turned off.
Page 39: Reset Auto Up
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 WINDOW LOCKOUT SWITCH WARNING! The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To When the window is almost closed, there is no disable the window controls on the other doors, press the anti-pinch protection.
Page 40: Wind Buffeting
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WIND BUFFETING TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of Use the Remote Keyless Entry pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the (RKE) Transmitter to open the ears.
Page 41: Trunk Safety Warning
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 With the ignition ON, the word “deck” will display in TRUNK SAFETY WARNING place of the odometer display indicating that the trunk is WARNING! open. The odometer display will reappear once the trunk is closed or if the trip button is depressed.
Page 42: Trunk Internal Emergency Release
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE TRUNK INTERNAL EMERGENCY RELEASE inside the trunk, the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism. OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 • An energy absorbing steering column and steering If you will be carrying children too small for adult-size wheel seat belts, your seat belts or the LATCH feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. •...
Page 44: Lap/Shoulder Belts
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the WARNING! inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled Lap/Shoulder Belts up.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 WARNING! WARNING! • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make using a seat belt properly. your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out •...
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch seat, next to your arm. Grasp the latch plate and pull out plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING! • A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger- ous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, •...
Page 49: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to shoulder belt.
Page 50: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will In the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, upward or downward to position the belt away from you’ll prefer a higher position.
Page 51: Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (Beltalert )
60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON both must be replaced. or START position. Chrysler does not recommend deac- Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert ) tivating BeltAlert .
Page 52: Automatic Locking Mode
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the Automatic Locking Mode ON position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending locked.
Page 53: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode Seat Belt Extender Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized...
Page 54: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Airbag
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
Page 55: Airbag System Components
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 • Front Seat— side mounted (Thorax) Airbags — If This vehicle may also be equipped with window bags to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next Equipped to a window. If the vehicle is equipped with window •...
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an Front Passenger Airbag Special Features impact that requires airbag deployment. The timing of A new active venting front-passenger airbag is designed the second stage determines whether the output force is to reduce the risk of occupants who may be out of low, medium, or high.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) — If Equipped Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Airbags offer side-impact protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to open them manually. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflat- ing.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types WARNING! of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to severe frontal collisions. If your vehicle is equipped, the • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right side airbag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in window bags, do not stack luggage or other cargo moderate to severe side collisions.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat 3. The driver and front passenger seats should be belt properly (see Section on Child Restraints) should be moved back as far as practical to allow the front airbags secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- room to inflate.
Page 61: Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls WARNING! Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more The Occupant Restraint Controller System (ORC) is severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work part of a Federally regulated safety system required for with your seat belt to restrain you properly.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE OFF position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, WARNING! the airbags are not on and will not inflate. Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument panel The ORC contains a backup power supply system that could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you will deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or in a collision.
Page 63 Do not make any modifications to the front passenger those which are approved by Chrysler/Mopar . seat components, assembly, or to the seat cover.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Cuts off fuel to the engine, WARNING! • Flashes hazard lights, Unapproved modifications or service procedures to • Turns on the interior lights which remain on as long as the front passenger seat assembly, its related compo- the battery has power or until the ignition key is nents, or seat cover may inadvertently change the removed,...
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 If you do have a collision, which deploys the airbags, any irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, or all of the following may occur: see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instruc- •...
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Airbag System NOTE: Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate WARNING! WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced be injured if the airbag system is not there to airbag system.
Page 67: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Airbag Light located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the You will want to have the airbags ready to proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the inflate for your protection in a collision. While fuse is good.
Page 68 Chrysler Corporation, such investigations may be re- hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential quested by customers, insurance carriers, government data will not be disclosed by Chrysler Corporation to any officials, and professional crash researchers, such as those third party except when: associated with universities, and with hospital and insur- ance organizations.
Page 69: Child Restraint
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 • Engine control status (including engine speed) 3. Requested by police under a legal warrant. • Transmission gear selection 4. Otherwise required by law. • Cruise control status Data Parameters that May Be Recorded: •...
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants and Small Children WARNING! • Safety experts recommend that children ride In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in with knees bent over the vehicle’s cushion while the the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger child’s back is against the seatback, then the child should airbag.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Carefully follow the instructions that come with the Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraints: restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may not work when you need it. •...
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle using the vehicle seat belt. The outboard rear seating again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure, positions have lower anchorages that are capable of try a different seating position.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Seat LATCH Anchors Child restraints systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorage have been available for some time.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 have tether straps, and you are urged to take advantage Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint of all of the available attachments provided with your System child restraint in any vehicle. We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE window. These tether strap anchorages are under a most direct path between the anchor and the child plastic cover with this symbol on it. restraint. Finally, tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat, Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with removing slack in the straps according to the child...
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and should not be played with, and never leave your child unattended in the vehicle.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard Belt side of the head restraint. The passenger seat belts are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which are designed to keep 3.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the over the front of the seat when their back is against the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening Make sure that: on the restraint.
Page 80: Engine Break-In Recommendations
78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses “Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7 of this manual. or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
Page 81: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or Vehicle out of the area. Seat Belts If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,...
Page 82: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Defroster Lights Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights the blower control on high speed. You should be able to while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high feel the air directed against the windshield.
Page 83: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors .......85 Phone Call Features ....98 Inside Day/Night Mirror —...
Page 84 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training ......120 Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights ......132 Seats .
Page 85 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 Headlights With Wipers (Available With Auto Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ..144 Headlights Only) ..... 139 Programming HomeLink .
Page 86 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Venting Sunroof - Express ....153 Cupholder Ash Receiver — If Equipped ..156 Closing Sunroof - Express ....153 Console Features .
Page 87: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 MIRRORS Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position INSIDE DAY/NIGHT MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED (toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Page 88: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head- light glare from vehicles behind you. Push in the button on the face of the mirror to activate the dimming feature. Automatic Dimming Mirror —...
Page 89: Electric Remote-Control Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 CAUTION! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean. ELECTRIC REMOTE-CONTROL MIRRORS Both of the outside mirrors can be adjusted by using the remote controls mounted on the driver’s door panel.
Page 90: Adjusting Sideview Mirrors
88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirror — Passenger’s Side Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the vehicle. WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are.
Page 91: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRRORS — IF EQUIPPED HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect ) — An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use IF EQUIPPED the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the NOTE: The sales code RER radio contains an inte- mirror cover upward.
Page 92 UConnect works no matter where you stow your cellular phone (be it your • www.chrysler.com/uconnect purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is • www.dodge.com/uconnect turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s UConnect system.
Page 93: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Voice Recognition Button The radio display will be used for visual prompts from Actual button location may vary with radio. the UConnect system such as CELL or caller ID on The individual buttons are described in the certain radios.
Page 94 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For each feature explanation in this section, only the To activate the UConnect system from idle, simply press combined form of the voice command is given. You the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for can also break the commands into parts and say each directions.
Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 • You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a The following are general phone to UConnect system pairing instructions: priority level between 1 and 7, with 1 being the highest priority.
Page 96 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will prompt you to say the number you • The system will prompt you to say the name of the want to call. person you want to call. • For example, you can say 234-567-8901. The phone •...
Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say The UConnect system 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 98 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they • You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook are already connected to any system via Bluetooth , entry that you wish to edit. and you may see a message on the phone display that •...
Page 99 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 • After you enter the name, the UConnect system will Delete Entries in the UConnect Phonebook ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended work, mobile, pager, or all. Say the designation you when the vehicle is not in motion.
Page 100: Phone Call Features
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE List All Names in the UConnect Phonebook Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the • Press the PHONE button to begin. UConnect system if the feature(s) are available on your •...
Page 101 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call to Toggling Between Calls in this section. To combine Currently in Progress two calls, refer to Conference Call in this section. If a call is currently in progress and you have another Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for To put a call on hold, press the PHONE button until you...
Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Three-Way Calling To initiate three-way calling, press the “Voice Recogni- Redial. tion” button while a call is in progress, and make a • The UConnect system will call the last number that second phone call, as described under Making a Second was dialed from your cellular phone.
Page 103: Uconnect System Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and continue on the UConnect system for a certain dura- voice commands will be in that language. tion, after which the call is automatically transferred NOTE: After every UConnect language change opera- from the UConnect system to the mobile phone.
Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Towing Assistance Emergency and the UConnect system will instruct If you need towing assistance: the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num- •...
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 certain companies, which time out a little too soon to sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can press work properly with the UConnect system. the “Voice Recognition” button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed by the word Send.
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the PHONE button to begin. NOTE: • You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say network configurations; this is normal. Setup Confirmations.
Page 107: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 • Following the beep, say Mute. dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth cellular phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s In order to un-mute the UConnect system: audio system. The UConnect system will work the same •...
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Connect or Disconnect Link Between the the lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired UConnect System and Cellular Phone phone being announced, press the “Voice Recogni- Your cellular phone can be paired with many different tion”...
Page 109: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 • The selected phone will be used for the next phone Things You Should Know About Your UConnect call. If the selected phone is not available, the System UConnect system will return to using the highest UConnect Tutorial priority phone present in or near (approximately To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the...
Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the UConnect system. 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 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 • When navigating through an automated system such • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of compromised with the convertible top down. speaking the digit string, make sure to say Send.
Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by Power-Up lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. After switching the ignition key from OFF to either ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you must •...
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Page 116 114 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 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 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 118: General Information
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information possible. The ability of the Voice Interface System to This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and recognize user voice commands may be negatively af- RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the fected by rapid speaking or a raised voice level.
Page 119: Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists The system will best recognize your speech if the win- options, press the VR hard-key, listen for the beep, and dows are closed, and the heater/air-conditioning fan is say your command.
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • NEXT STATION (to select the next station) 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the voice recognition • PREVIOUS STATION (to select the previous station) system is speaking.
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Satellite Radio Disc To switch to satellite radio mode say SAT or SATELLITE To switch to the disc mode say DISC. In this mode, you RADIO. In this mode, you may say the following com- may say the following commands: mands: •...
Page 122: Voice Training
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE − CONTINUE (to continue recording) Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- − DELETE (to delete the recording) nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect • PLAY MEMOS (to play previously recorded memos) system Voice Training feature may be used.
Page 123: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 SEATS Manual Front Seat Adjustments Forward/Rearward The manual seat adjustment bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once the seat is in the position desired.
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Reclining Bucket Seats WARNING! The recliner control is on the side of the seat. To recline, lean forward slightly before lifting the lever, then lean • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is back to the desired position and release the lever.
Page 126: Power Seats - If Equipped
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lumbar Support — If Equipped Power Seats — If Equipped This feature allows you to increase or decrease the The power seat switches are on the outboard side of the amount of lumbar support. The control lever is located seat near the floor.
Page 127: Adjustable Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Adjustable Head Restraints CAUTION! Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear. Adjust the restraints so Do not place any article under a power seat as it may that the upper edge is as high as practical.
Page 128: Heated Seats - If Equipped
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Seats — If Equipped This feature heats leather or cloth front driver and passenger seats. The controls for the heated seats are located in the center console above the climate controls. There are indicator lights in the switches, which indicate a low heat setting (one light lit) or high heat setting (two lights lit).
Page 129: Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat WARNING! The recline handle on the front passenger seat also releases the seatback to fold forward. 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 130: Folding Rear Seat
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The hard seatback features a work surface and a molded Folding Rear Seat rim for retaining items stored on the seatback panel. To provide additional storage area, the rear seatback can be folded forward. Pull on the loops shown in the picture to fold down either or both seatbacks.
Page 131: Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 WARNING! The rear cargo area of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position) should not be used as a play area by children. They could be seriously injured in an accident. Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system.
Page 132: To Open And Close The Hood
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Then lift the secondary latch located under the front edge To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull of the hood, near the center and raise the hood. the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel.
Page 133: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
Page 134: Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE automatically. Interior lighting also comes on when a Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully Lights upward, past the second detent. Turn the end of the Multifunction Control Lever to the first detent for parking light operation.
Page 135: Automatic Headlight System - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped rotate the center portion of the Multifunction Control Turning the end of the Multifunction Control Lever to the Lever up or down.
Page 136: Passing Light / Flash To Pass
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Passing Light / Flash to Pass NOTE: On this vehicle, the DRLwill automatically turn You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by off when the turn signal is in operation and automatically lightly pulling the Multifunction Control Lever toward turn back on when the turn signal is not operating.
Page 137: Turn Signals
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Turn Signals Move the Multifunction Control Lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down without moving beyond the detent.
Page 138: Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is defective.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 NOTE: The wipers will automatically return to the PARK position if you turn off the ignition switch while they are operating. The wipers will resume operation when you turn the ignition switch to the ON position again.
Page 140: Intermittent Wiper System
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System WARNING! Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi- tions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield between cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the Wind- could lead to an accident.
Page 141: Mist Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Mist Feature Headlights with Wipers (Available with Auto Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single Headlights Only) wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from When this feature is active, the headlights will turn ON a passing vehicle.
Page 142: Windshield Washers
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Washers residual water. Refer to the appropriate engine diagram To use the washer, pull the Windshield Wiper/Washer in Section 7 “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for the location Control lever toward you and hold it for as long as of the reservoir.
Page 143: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering column in position, push the control handle inward until fully engaged. WARNING! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The telescoping adjustment must be locked while driv- ing.
Page 144: Electronic Speed Control Operation
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL OPERATION TO ACTIVATE: The Speed Control Lever is located on the right side of Push in and release the ON/OFF button located in the end the steering wheel. of the Electronic Speed Control Lever. The Speed Control indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
Page 145: To Set At The Desired Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 TO SET AT THE DESIRED SPEED: TO RESUME SPEED: When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, push To resume a previously set speed, push upward on the down on the lever and release SET DECEL. The vehicle RESUME ACCEL lever and release.
Page 146: To Accelerate For Passing
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pushing down the SET DECEL button once will result in TO ACCELERATE FOR PASSING: a 1 mph (2 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the button is Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the pushed, speed decreases.
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 The HomeLink buttons that are located in the headliner WARNING! or sun visor designate the three different HomeLink channels. 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.
Page 148: Programming Homelink
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle should be parked outside of the garage WARNING! when programming. Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while 2.
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 NOTE: If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds, and • Some gate operators and garage door openers may then turns to a constant light, continue with program- require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in ming for a Rolling Code.
Page 150: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink button twice (holding the button for two seconds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates, programming is complete. If the device does not activate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) to complete the training.
Page 151: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming designed to “time-out” in the same manner. HomeLink ” earlier in this section. It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling Using HomeLink process to prevent possible overheating of the garage To operate, simply press and release the programmed...
Page 152: Security
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the “Learn” button on the Garage Door Opener 3. Without releasing the button, proceed with Program- ming Homelink Step 2 and follow all remaining steps. to complete the training for a Rolling Code. •...
Page 153: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 NOTE: The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
Page 154: Opening Sunroof - Manual
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof - Manual WARNING! Press the switch rearward and hold, and the sunroof will open automatically from any position. The sunroof will • Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in open fully, then stop automatically.
Page 155: Venting Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Venting Sunroof - Express Sunshade Operation Press and release the V button, and the sunroof will The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the open to the vent position. This is called Express Vent. sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens.
Page 156: Sunroof Maintenance
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunroof Maintenance ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean There are two 12-volt electrical outlets on this vehicle. the glass panel. Both of the outlets are protected by a fuse. Ignition Off Operation The instrument panel power outlet, located below the For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle...
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Instrument Panel Power Outlet Console Interior The center console power outlet is powered directly from the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent engine starting.
Page 158: Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! Cupholder Ash Receiver — If Equipped • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw An optional ash receiver is available from your autho- power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in rized dealer and will fit in the center console front use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 159: Console Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 can accommodate large sized fast food beverage contain- CAUTION! ers, and 20 oz (500 ml) bottles. A one-piece cup holder insert for both cavities can easily be removed for clean- For vehicles equipped with the heated and cooled ing.
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dual Storage Bins 1. The left latch opens to the top storage area. Lifting a latch at the front of the hinged armrest provides 2. The lower bin can be accessed directly, without first access to these storage areas.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Video Console — If Equipped The optional VES™(Video Entertainment System) in- cludes the following components: • The screen for a rear seat DVD player is stored under the armrest. • Remote Control • Audio/Video RCA Jacks Video Console See Section Four, “Video Entertainment System-If Equipped,”...
Page 162: Cupholders
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS Heated Or Cooled Cupholder — If Equipped With this feature the rear cavity of the cupholder can keep cool beverages cool, and hot beverages hot. The rear cupholder heats to 140°F (60°C) or cools to 35°F (1.6°C). The switch is located on the front of the center console and has three positions: HEAT, OFF, COOL.
Page 163: Rear Bottle Holders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 CAUTION! Make sure the beverage container can withstand the temperatures shown above, when using the Cooled or Heated Cupholder. Rear Bottle Holders There are built-in bottle holders located in both rear door trim panels. Rear Bottle Holder...
Page 164: Storage
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle position. If the seatback in not securely locked holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn- into position, the seat will not provide the proper ing the occupants.
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 • Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear WARNING! axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the •...
Page 167: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....169 Compass Display ..... 187 Base Instrument Cluster .
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL FM Reception ......194 Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files ..217 Sales Code RES —...
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 Sales Code RER — Multimedia System — System Activation ..... 234 If Equipped ......225 Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Operating Instructions —...
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Video Entertainment System (VES) — Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped ......240 If Equipped .
Page 171: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Radio 11 — Storage Compartment 2 — Side Window Demister Outlet 7 — Passenger Airbag 12 — Climate Control 3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Glove Box 13 —...
Page 172: Base Instrument Cluster
170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 173: Premium Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 174: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the instrument cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle. 1. Fuel Gauge Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the the pointer drops back into the normal range.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 5. Low Fuel Light come on during starting, stays on, or comes on while When the fuel level drops to two gal (7.6 L), the fuel driving, have the system checked by an authorized symbol will light and a single chime will sound. dealer.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL will turn off after the engine is started. If the bulb does 12. Tachometer not come on during starting, have the system checked by The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine an authorized dealer. revolutions-per-minute (rpm x 1000) for each gear range.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To gASCAP switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and If the vehicle diagnostic system detects a leak or change release the Trip Odometer button. To reset a trip odom- in the evaporative system, or the fuel filler cap is loose, eter, display the desired trip odometer to be reset then improperly installed, or damaged, the words “gASCAP”...
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not your personal driving style.
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 Dual Trip Odometer — If Equipped If the light is flashing when the engine is running you may experience power loss, an elevated/rough idle, and Press and release this button to change the display from increased brake pedal effort, and your vehicle may odometer to “Trip A.”...
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 19. Brake System Warning Light If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces- This light monitors various brake functions, sary. including brake fluid level and parking brake WARNING! application. If the brake light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger- the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with...
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 the ON position. The light should illuminate for approxi- 22. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light mately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless The yellow ESP/BAS malfunction indicator the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. light will turn on when the ignition switch is If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected turned to the ON position.
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL is not functioning and that service is required, however, has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the the conventional brake system will continue to operate vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should normally provided that the BRAKE warning light is not determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 NOTE: Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsi- tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replace- bility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under- ment or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination...
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL (Refer to “Tire Inflation Pressures” under “Tires — Gen- If the Malfunction Indicator Light flashes when the eral Information” and to “Tire Pressure Monitor System engine is running, serious conditions may exist that (TPMS)” in Section 5 of this manual for more informa- could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic tion).
Page 185: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- (EVIC) – IF EQUIPPED tures a driver-interactive display. It is located in the lower left part of the cluster below the fuel and engine tem- perature gauges.
Page 186: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by Press and release the RESET button to accept a pressing the following buttons on the instrument panel selection. The RESET button also resets various switch bank: Trip Functions.
Page 187: Oil Change Required
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 • RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Battery Low (with a Oil Change Required single chime) Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The Oil Change Required message will • Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not In flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds PARK.
Page 188: Trip Functions
186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- within 10 seconds. tion: • Average Fuel Economy 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read, start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not...
Page 189: Compass Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle To Reset The Display loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of Reset will only occur if a resettable function is currently the vehicle, regardless of the DTE display value. displayed.
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Compass Calibration 1. Start the engine. Leave the selector lever in PARK in This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the order to enter the EVIC Programming Menus. need to calibrate the compass manually. When the ve- 2.
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and Geographic North. In some areas of the country, the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings.
Page 192: Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)
190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Leave the Personal Settings (Customer Programmable selector lever in PARK. Features) Personal settings allows the driver to set and recall 2. Press and release the MENU button until “Personal features when the automatic transaxle is in PARK.
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 Auto Unlock on Exit Sound Horn with Lock When ON is selected and the transaxle is in the PARK or When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when NEUTRAL position, all doors will unlock when the the remote keyless entry LOCK button is pressed.
Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Headlights With Wipers (Available with Auto Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. To make Headlights Only) your selection, press and hold the RESET button until When ON is selected, and the headlight switch is in the Off, 45 sec., 5 min., or 10 min.
Page 195: Setting The Analog Clock
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK you understand and save you concern about these “ap- To set the analog clock, lo- parent” malfunctions, you must understand a point or cated at the top center of the two about the transmission and reception of radio sig- instrument panel, press and nals.
Page 196: Am Reception
194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AM Reception SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right and neon signs.
Page 197: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 Operating Instructions - Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC another selection.
Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/ available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With SCROLL control knob. UConnect” message will display on the radio screen. 3.
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 INFO Button Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to 16-Digit Character Program Type exit setting tone, balance, and fade. Display Classic Rock Cls Rock MUSIC TYPE Button College College Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds.
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 SETUP Button 16-Digit Character Program Type Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between Display the following items: Soft Soft • Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow Soft Rock Soft Rck you to set the clock.
Page 202: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- DISC Button ton, the station will continue to play but will not be Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from stored into pushbutton memory. AM/FM modes to Disc modes.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 Inserting Compact Disc(s) CAUTION! Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the only.
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within TIME Button 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, Press this button to change the display from a large CD the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
Page 205: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran- files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- domly selected track. mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. Press the RND button a second time to stop Random The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Play.
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Level 2: 31 (including a separator . and a three- rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files character extension) use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates.
Page 207: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 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 208 206 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 ignition is Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode OFF).
Page 209: Sales Code Req - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Mp3/Wma Aux Jack)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO Operating Instructions - Radio Mode AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC JACK) position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of your radio faceplate.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio Phone Button (UConnect Hands-Free Phone) — If will remain tuned to the new station until you make Equipped another selection. Holding either button will bypass Press this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone stations without stopping until you release it.
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ RW/FF SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons will begin to blink. causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL seconds will allow the program format type to be se- control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the lected.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 16-Digit Character 16-Digit Character Program Type Program Type Display Display Jazz Jazz Sports Sports News News Talk Talk Nostalgia Nostalga Top 40 Top 40 Oldies Oldies Weather Weather Personality Persnlty By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon Public Public is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency...
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Subtitle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between subtitles to different subtitle languages that are the following items: available on the disc (if equipped). •...
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 • VES Lock - Locks out rear VES remote controls (if language supported by disc). If you want to select a equipped). language not listed, then scroll down and select other. Enter the four-digit country code using the TUNE/ •...
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down AutoPlay — If Equipped to select the number and then push to select. When this is set to On and a DVD video is inserted, it will bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the Subtitles —...
Page 217: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this station Buttons 1 - 6 and press and release that button. If a button is not These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- commit to pushbutton memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 ton, the station will continue to play but will not be...
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc CAUTION! is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is reading the disc. The radio may shut down during extremely hot conditions. When this occurs, the radio will indicate CAUTION! “Disc Hot”...
Page 219: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 Press and hold the EJECT button for five seconds and all RW/FF (CD MODE) CDs will be ejected from the radio. Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or RW or The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF.
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3/ When reading discs recorded using formats other than WMA files).
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 frequencies in the following table are supported. In ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title addition, variable bit rates (VBR) are also supported. The are supported for ID3 version 1 tags. ID3 version 2 is not majority of MP3/WMA files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate supported by the radios.
Page 222: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Number of files and folders - Loading times will INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) increase with more files and folders Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Name, and Folder Name (if available).
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) iary device if the AUX jack is connected. Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the display for five seconds.
Page 224: Sales Code Ren - Multimedia System - If Equipped
222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone Macrovision (UConnect ) (If Equipped) This product incorporates copyright protection technol- Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect )” in ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- Section 3. tual property rights.
Page 225: Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 “JukeBox” (virtual CD changer). Sirius Satellite Radio is models, a dual display screen operation. Refer to your optional. The 6.5 in (16.5 cm) touch screen allows for easy Radio-specific user’s manual for detailed operating in- menu selection.
Page 226: Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect ) (If Equipped)
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Hands-Free displayed. To move the minute backward, touch the screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing Communication (UConnect ) (If Equipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect )” in downward is displayed. Section 3.
Page 227: Sales Code Rer - Multimedia System - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 Show Time if Radio is Off 3. Touch the screen where the words “Set Time Zone” are When selected, this feature will display the time of day displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on on the touch screen when the multimedia system is the screen.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If your vehicle is not equipped with UConnect , An auxiliary input jack permits passengers to listen to a the unit will respond with a “Not Equipped With portable MP3 player through the vehicle’s speakers. For UConnect ”...
Page 229: Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for detailed clock setting menu will appear on the screen. If the words operating instructions. “Time: GPS Time”...
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Changing Daylight Savings Time 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The When selected, this feature will display the time of day in clock setting menu will appear on the screen. If the words daylight savings time.
Page 231: Universal Consumer Interface (Uci) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 6. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) — IF the word “Save” is displayed. EQUIPPED Show Time if Radio is Off NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ When selected, this feature will display the time of day radios only with UConnect .
Page 232: Connecting The Ipod Device
230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • the iPod battery charges when plugged into the UCI Play Mode connector. When switched to UCI mode the iPod will be in Play mode. In Play mode, you may use the following buttons Connecting The iPod Device on the radio faceplate to control the iPod and display Use the optional connection cable to connect an iPod to data:...
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 RW (Rewind) Button previous track in the list; if you press this button at any Press and hold the RW button to move backward in the other time in the current track it will go back to the current track.
Page 234: List Or Browse Mode
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button TUNE/SCROLL Knob Pressing the SCAN button will play the first five seconds In the List mode, the TUNE/SCROLL knob functions in of each track in the current list and then forward to the a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the iPod .
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 Radio Preset Buttons LIST Button In the List mode, the radio preset buttons are used as Pressing the LIST button will take to the top level menu shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod device. of the iPod .
Page 236: Satellite Radio - If Equipped (Ren/Req/Rer/Res Radios Only)
234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com, or at www.siriuscanada.ca for Cana- (REN/REQ/RER/RES RADIOS ONLY) Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- dian residents. ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification coast.
Page 237: Selecting Satellite Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number antenna will cause decreased performance. Larger lug- display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on gage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward the radio to exit this screen.
Page 238: Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode
236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode INFO Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle between Artist, Song NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Title, and Composer (if available) information. Also, position to operate the radio. pressing and holding the INFO button for an additional SEEK Buttons three seconds will make the radio display the Song Title...
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 • Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/ or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five seconds will allow the program format type to be se- SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This lected.
Page 240: Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)
238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL pushbutton memory. The channels stored in SET 2 REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton EQUIPPED twice. The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding access the switches.
Page 241: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a push The button located in the center of the left hand control button in the center. Pressing the top of the switch will will tune to the next pre-set station that you have increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the programmed in the radio pre-set push-buttons.
Page 242: Video Entertainment System (Ves) - If Equipped
240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) — IF EQUIPPED The optional Video Entertainment System (VES) cludes the following components for rear seat entertain- ment: • A diagonal 7 in (17.8 cm) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen integrated into the center console armrest. The screen features brightness control for optimum day- time and nighttime viewing.
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 • A battery-powered infrared remote control snaps into a molded compartment in the center console armrest upper storage bin. VES Video Screen NOTE: Close the armrest after the LCD screen has been raised to its viewing position. VES Remote Control •...
Page 244: Radio Operation And Cellular Phones
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Audio/Video RCA Jacks (AUX Jacks) RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES on the rear of the center console enable Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being ON in the monitor to display video directly your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from from a video camera, connect video your radio.
Page 245: Climate Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 3. Do not apply paper, paper CD labels, or tape to the CLIMATE CONTROLS disc; avoid scratching the disc. The Air Conditioning and Heating System is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. 4.
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blower Control Temperature Control Rotate this control to regulate Rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced the temperature of the air in- through the ventilation sys- side the passenger compart- tem in any mode. The blower ment.
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Mode Control (Air Direction) Bi-Level Rotate this control to choose Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. from several patterns of air distribution. You can select ei- NOTE: For all settings except full cold or full hot, there ther a primary mode as iden- is a difference in temperature between the upper and tified by the symbols on the...
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Defrost Recirculation Control Air is directed through the windshield and side Press in on this button to window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- block the flow of outside air mum blower and temperature settings for best wind- from coming into the passen- shield and side window defrosting.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 • The use of the recirculation mode in cold or damp Air Conditioning Control weather will cause windows to fog on the inside, Press in on this button to en- because of moisture build-up inside the vehicle. Select gage the Air Conditioning.
Page 250: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ECONOMY MODE Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If If economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn Equipped off the indicator light and the A/C compressor. Then, move the temperature control to the desired temperature. Automatic Temperature Control Automatic Operation The Infrared Climate Control System automatically...
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 accomplish this, the system gathers information from the 2. Dial in the temperature cabin infrared sensor mounted between the sun-visors you would like the system to and from various sensors located throughout the vehicle. maintain by rotating the Tem- perature Control knob.
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Manual Operation • The temperature setting can be adjusted at any time This system offers a full complement of manual override without affecting automatic operation. features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, Mode Preferred Automatic, or Blower and Mode Pre- •...
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251...
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets.
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 • Air Conditioner Control control button to illuminate. After ten minutes, the Press this button to turn on the air conditioning system will return to normal AUTO mode function during manual operation only. When the air and the LED will turn off.
Page 256: Operating Tips
254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Recirculation to be selected while in floor, defrost, or Operating Tips defrost/floor mode. Attempting to use the recircula- NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for tion while in these modes will cause the LED in the suggested control settings for various weather condi- control button to blink and then turn off.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 Vacation Storage Side Window Demisters Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service A side window demister outlet is located at each end of (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air condi- the instrument panel.
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL A/C Air Filter — If Equipped in Section 7 of this manual for A/C Air Filter service The A/C Air Filter will reduce, but not eliminate, diesel information or see your authorized dealer for service. and agricultural smells.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 260: Rear Window Features
258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Electric Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the The electric Rear Window Defroster Control is rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp located on the climate control. Press this button to instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the turn on the rear window defroster and the heated side interior surface of the window.
Page 261: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ..... 264 How To Use Remote Start ....268 Automatic Transaxle .
Page 262 260 STARTING AND OPERATING AutoStick General Information ... 277 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ....291 Parking Brake ......277 Acceleration .
Page 263 STARTING AND OPERATING 261 Tire Inflation Pressures ....304 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) — If Equipped ......314 Radial-Ply Tires .
Page 264 262 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel System Cautions ....326 Adding Fuel ......332 Carbon Monoxide Warnings .
Page 265 STARTING AND OPERATING 263 Trailer Towing Weights Recreational Towing (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ..341 (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) ....349 Trailer And Tongue Weight .
Page 266: Starting Procedures
264 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt. Be sure to turn off the engine and remove the key Make sure all occupants have securely fastened their seat from the ignition switch if you want to rest or sleep belts.
Page 267: Normal Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 265 Normal Starting WARNING! Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine does not require pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it Simply turn the ignition switch to the “START” position started.
Page 268: Tip Start Feature - Automatic Transaxle Only
266 STARTING AND OPERATING Tip Start Feature — Automatic Transaxle Only Extremely Cold Weather (below 20°F or 29°C) To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an Do not press the accelerator. Turn the ignition key briefly externally powered electric engine block heater (available to START position, and release it.
Page 269: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 267 After Starting WARNING! The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up. Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start Remote Start System — If Equipped the vehicle.
Page 270: How To Use Remote Start
268 STARTING AND OPERATING How To Use Remote Start To exit the Remote Start mode , allow the To enter the Remote Start mode , depress the Remote engine to run the cycle or depress the unlock Start button twice on the key fob. The engine will start button to disarm the Vehicle Theft Security and the vehicle will remain in the remote start mode for Alarm and within one minute insert the key...
Page 271: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 269 NOTE: When the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode, ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED power window and sunroof operation are disabled for The engine block heater warms engine coolant and security. permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a The following conditions must be met before the engine grounded, three-wire extension cord.
Page 272: Automatic Transaxle
270 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE CAUTION! Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift the gear selector lever into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift the gear selector lever into or out of RE- VERSE only after the vehicle has come to a com- plete stop and the engine is at idle speed.
Page 273 STARTING AND OPERATING 271 WARNING! WARNING! It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, than idle speed.
Page 274: Brake/Transaxle Interlock
272 STARTING AND OPERATING • Insert a key, screwdriver, or finger into the front hole BRAKE/TRANSAXLE INTERLOCK This system prevents you from moving the gear selector then push and hold the manual override release lever lever out of PARK and into any gear unless the brake forward.
Page 275: Electronically Controlled Automatic Transaxle
STARTING AND OPERATING 273 NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the When parking on a flat surface, place the selector lever in key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety the PARK position first, and then apply the parking feature is inoperable.
Page 276 274 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the or NEUTRAL positions into another gear range as ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe this can damage the drivetrain.
Page 277: Autostick - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 275 these conditions, using the [5] range will improve perfor- 3. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position then restart mance and extend transaxle life by reducing excessive the engine. shifting and heat build-up. 4. Shift the gear selector lever into the desired gear range RESET MODE —...
Page 278: Autostick Operation
276 STARTING AND OPERATING driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, AUTOSTICK OPERATION trailer towing, and many other situations. By placing the gear selector lever one shift-level below the DRIVE position, it can be moved from side to side. This allows the driver to select a higher or lower range of gears.
Page 279: Autostick General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 277 • If a downshift would cause the engine to over-speed, AutoStick General Information that shift will not occur until it is safe for the engine. • You can start out in first or second gear. The system Mostly the transaxle will stay in the manually selected will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle ratio, however.
Page 280 278 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If the light remains on with the parking brake Operation with an Automatic Transaxle released, a brake system malfunction is indicated. Have When parking on a flat surface, place the gear selector the brake system serviced by an authorized dealer im- lever in the PARK position first, and then apply the mediately.
Page 281 STARTING AND OPERATING 279 Applying the Parking Brake To apply the parking brake, grasp the handle and pull it upward until you feel resistance. To release the parking brake, grasp the handle and pull it slightly while pressing the button on the end of the handle. When the button drops into the handle (releasing the lock), guide the handle downward to its stop and then release the button and the handle.
Page 282 280 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving Never use PARK position on an automatic transaxle as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a parking brake fully when parked to guard against number of reasons.
Page 283: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 281 BRAKE SYSTEM This light monitors various brake functions, Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as including brake fluid level and parking brake standard equipment. In the event power assist is lost for application. If the brake light turns on, it may any reason (i.e.
Page 284: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
282 STARTING AND OPERATING ANTI—LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING! The Anti-Lock Brake System provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger- conditions. The system automatically “pumps” the ous. A significant decrease in braking performance or brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent vehicle stability during braking may occur.
Page 285 STARTING AND OPERATING 283 The ABS light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake WARNING! System. The light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natural and may stay on for as long as four seconds. laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond If the ABS light remains on or comes on while driving, it...
Page 286 284 STARTING AND OPERATING • and a slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some end of the stop.
Page 287: Electronic Brake Control System - Abs/Tcs/Bas/Esp
STARTING AND OPERATING 285 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM – Traction Control System (TCS) — If Equipped ABS/TCS/BAS/ESP This system monitors the amount of wheel spin Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional ad- of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is vanced electronic brake control system that includes detected, brake pressure is applied to the slip- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control System...
Page 288: Brake Assist System (Bas) - If Equipped
286 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) — If Equipped WARNING! The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The • BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase ing the rate and amount of brake application and then braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the...
Page 289: Electronic Stability Program (Esp)
STARTING AND OPERATING 287 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ESP/TCS Indicator Light The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light,” located in the instru- This system enhances directional control and stability of ment cluster, starts to flash as soon as the tires lose the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESP cor- traction and the ESP system becomes active.
Page 290 288 STARTING AND OPERATING ESP Operating Modes WARNING! All ESP equipped vehicles can choose the following ESP operating modes: • Electronic Stability Program (ESP) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the ESP ON vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by This is the normal operating mode for ESP.
Page 291 STARTING AND OPERATING 289 or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESP overcome, turn ESP on again by momentarily depressing would normally allow is required to gain traction. the “ESP Control Switch.” This may be done while the vehicle is in motion. To turn ESP on again, momentarily depress the “ESP Control Switch.”...
Page 292: Power Steering
290 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will • The “ESP Indicator Light” and the “ESP/BAS Warning still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- Light” come on momentarily each time the ignition tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering switch is turned ON.
Page 293: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
STARTING AND OPERATING 291 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES WARNING! Acceleration Continued operation with reduced power steering Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati- Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
Page 294: Traction
292 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction DRIVING THROUGH WATER When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Driving through water more than a few inches/ wedge of water to build up between the tire and road centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure surface.
Page 295: Shallow Standing Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 293 Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water, consider the following Caution • Driving through standing water may cause dam- and Warning before doing so. age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, CAUTION! transmission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination...
Page 296: Tire Safety Information
294 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Tire Markings • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through standing water. • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- cle’s braking capabilities, which increases stop- ping distances.
Page 297 STARTING AND OPERATING 295 • European Metric tire sizing is based on European • Temporary Spare tires are high pressure compact design standards. Tires designed to this standard have spares designed for temporary emergency use only. the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T”...
Page 298 296 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 299 STARTING AND OPERATING 297 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 300: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
298 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted however the date code may only be on one side.
Page 301: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 299 Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side “B” pillar. This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle...
Page 302 300 STARTING AND OPERATING lbs.” on the Tire and Loading Information placard. The 4) the cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and and spare tires. trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed Loading the weight referenced here.
Page 303 STARTING AND OPERATING 301 passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo NOTE: The following table shows examples on how to and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (since 5 x 150 = 750, calculate total load, cargo/luggage and towing capacities and 1400 –...
Page 304 302 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 305: Tires-General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 303 1. 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 cause accidents. increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the •...
Page 306: Tire Inflation Pressures
304 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Economy— Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement. Underinflation also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption.
Page 307 STARTING AND OPERATING 305 Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12° F (7° C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.
Page 308: Radial-Ply Tires
306 STARTING AND OPERATING loading may be required for high speed vehicle opera- Radial-Ply Tires tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire WARNING! dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle WARNING! poorly.
Page 309: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a The compact spare is for temporary emergency use with conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare.
Page 310: Tire Spinning
308 STARTING AND OPERATING original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your Tire Spinning vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited use spare When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same tire, spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) replace (or repair) the original tire and reinstall on the or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without...
Page 311: Tread Wear Indicators
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves and will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 inch (2 mm).
Page 312: Replacement Tires
310 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Tires WARNING! The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years, wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- regardless of the remaining tread.
Page 313 STARTING AND OPERATING 311 WARNING! WARNING! • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of capacity, other than what was originally equipped unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension on your vehicle.
Page 314: Alignment And Balance
312 STARTING AND OPERATING Alignment And Balance TIRE CHAINS Poor suspension alignment may result in: Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom- mended. • Fast tire wear. • Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided CAUTION! wear. Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are •...
Page 315: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid Follow the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8 for the and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be recommended tire rotation frequency. Remember, more poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- frequent rotation is permissible if desired.
Page 316: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms) - If Equipped
314 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) — IF pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and there should be no adjustment for this EQUIPPED increased pressure. • The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn •...
Page 317 STARTING AND OPERATING 315 once the system receives the updated tire pressures. CAUTION! The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to • The TPMS has been optimized for the original receive this information.
Page 318: Base System - If Equipped
316 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire the tire.
Page 319 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings repeat, providing the system fault still exists. The Tire The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off when the illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime fault condition no longer exists.
Page 320: Premium System - If Equipped
318 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Light will turn OFF, as long no tire pressure is below the 1. The compact spare tire (if so equipped) does not have low-pressure warning limit in any of the four active road a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS tires.
Page 321 STARTING AND OPERATING 319 • 3 Trigger Modules (mounted in three of the four wheel-wells) • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or...
Page 322 320 STARTING AND OPERATING Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires with low pressure (those flashing in the EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure value. Once the system receives the updated tire pressures, the system will automatically update, the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flash- ing, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will...
Page 323 STARTING AND OPERATING 321 If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, NOTE: providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault 1. The compact spare tire (if so equipped) does not have no longer exists, the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale a tire pressure monitoring sensor.
Page 324: General Information
322 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will General Information sound, the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and seconds and then remain on solid, and the EVIC will RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 325: Fuel Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 3.5L Engine The 3.5L engine is designed to meet all 2.4L and 2.7L Engines emissions regulations and provide satisfac- 2.4L and 2.7L engines are designed to meet tory fuel economy and performance when all emission regulations and provide excel- using high-quality unleaded gasoline hav- lent fuel economy and performance when ing an octane range of 87 to 89.
Page 326: Reformulated Gasoline
324 STARTING AND OPERATING Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates, and are spe- starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experience these cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- symptoms, try another brand of gasoline (with the ap- prove air quality.
Page 327: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 MMT In Gasoline CAUTION! MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline For vehicles equipped with a 2.4L or 3.5L engine, DO blended with MMT provides no performance advantage NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or E85 Etha- beyond gasoline of the same octane number without nol.
Page 328: Materials Added To Fuel
326 STARTING AND OPERATING • An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition Materials Added to Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is required to malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional overheat.
Page 329: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 327 • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte- Carbon Monoxide Warnings nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time WARNING! the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.
Page 330: Flexible Fuel- 2.7L Engines Only (Except California Emission States)
328 STARTING AND OPERATING FLEXIBLE FUEL— 2.7L ENGINES ONLY (EXCEPT CALIFORNIA EMISSION STATES) E-85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve- hicles only. This section only covers those subjects that are unique to these vehicles. Please refer to the other sections of this manual for information on features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline only powered vehicles.
Page 331: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
STARTING AND OPERATING 329 Along with the special E-85 fuel filler cap, your vehicle ETHANOL FUEL (E-85) may display a badge, which also indicates it can operate E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and on E-85. 15% unleaded gasoline. WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury.
Page 332: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
330 STARTING AND OPERATING For best results, a refueling pattern that alternates be- Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles tween E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be avoided. (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles When you do switch fuels, it is recommended that: FFV vehicles operated on E85 require specially formu- lated engine oils.
Page 333: Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 331 Starting CAUTION! The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0° F (-18° C). In Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol the range of 0° F (-18° C) to 32° F (0° C), you may compatible components can damage your vehicle.
Page 334: Adding Fuel
332 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) As a reminder, a fuel icon with an arrow indicating which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located on, is located in the instrument cluster, just below the Fuel Gage. The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the left rear quarter panel of the vehicle.
Page 335 STARTING AND OPERATING 333 After removing the gas cap, place the gas cap tether cable CAUTION! over a hook on the inside of the fuel door. This keeps the gas cap suspended away from and protects the vehicle’s • Damage to the fuel system or emission control surface.
Page 336: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
334 STARTING AND OPERATING secured properly. Make sure that the gas cap is tight- WARNING! ened each time the vehicle is refueled. • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the • When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled.
Page 337: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 335 VEHICLE LOADING Vehicle Certification Label Your vehicle has a certification label attached to the rear Vehicle Loading Capacities of the driver’s door. Front Seat Occupants ..... . . 2 The label contains the following information: Rear Seat Occupants .
Page 338: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr)
336 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Overloading The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory load must be limited so that you do not exceed the service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and front GVWR.
Page 339: Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 Loading Vehicle with a GVWR of 4480 To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty EXAMPLE ONLY Front Axle Rear Axle weight, axle by axle and side by side. Store heavier items Empty Weight 1853 lbs 1631 lbs down low and be sure you distribute their weight as...
Page 340: Trailer Towing
338 STARTING AND OPERATING TRAILER TOWING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) In this section, you will find safety tips and information The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do This includes driver, passengers, cargo, and tongue with your vehicle.
Page 341 STARTING AND OPERATING 339 Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) WARNING! The gross combination weight rating (GCWR) is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when It is important that you do not exceed the maximum weighed in combination. (Note that GCWR ratings in- front or rear GAWR.
Page 342: Trailer Hitch Classification
340 STARTING AND OPERATING Frontal Area Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Frontal Area is the maximum height and maximum Weight Ratings) chart for the Max. GTW towable for your width of the front of a trailer and its cargo. given drivetrain.
Page 343: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of Please refer to the following website, http://www- the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and it 5.chrysler.com/searchapp/ui.jsp or your dealer for addi- should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire tional information.
Page 344: Trailer And Tongue Weight
342 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer.
Page 345: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the Towing Requirements trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle driv- factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options, etrain components the following guidelines are recom- must be considered as part of the total load on your mended: vehicle.
Page 346 344 STARTING AND OPERATING • Safety chains must always be used between your WARNING! vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing slack for turning corners.
Page 347 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized Information” in this section for information on tread (This requirement may limit the ability to always wear indicators and for proper inspection procedure. achieve 10% of tongue weight as a percentage of total •...
Page 348 346 STARTING AND OPERATING • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 WARNING! lbs (450 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys- CAUTION! tem and cause it to fail.
Page 349: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. 7-Pin Connector Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic.
Page 350 348 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transaxle NOTE: Check the four-speed automatic transaxle fluid The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- level before towing. AutoStick six—speed transmission ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, third is sealed and the fluid level cannot be checked. See your gear for a four—speed automatic and the fifth gear for a authorized dealership service center for assistance.
Page 351: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Cooling System RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND To reduce potential for engine and transaxle overheating, MOTORHOME, ETC.) take the following actions: Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat • City Driving towing with all four wheels on the ground) When stopped for short periods of time, put transaxle in CAUTION! neutral and increase engine idle speed.
Page 353: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ....353 Jacking Instructions ....358 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 354 352 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Without Power — Override Transaxle Interlock With A Tow Dolly ..... 370 System .
Page 355: Hazard Warning Flasher
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 353 HAZARD WARNING FLASHER Do not use this emergency warning system when the The flasher switch is located on the instrument panel, vehicle is in motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled below the radio. Depress the switch and both cluster and it is creating a safety hazard for other motorists.
Page 356 354 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the instrument CAUTION! cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle with the engine at idle, when safe. Turn off the air Driving with a hot cooling system could damage conditioning and wait until the pointer drops back into your vehicle.
Page 357: Engine Oil Overheating - 2.4L Engine Only (If Equipped)
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 355 Engine Oil Overheating — 2.4L Engine Only (If WARNING! Equipped) During sustained high-speed driving or trailer tow up A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or long grades on a hot day, the engine oil temperature may others could be badly burned by steam or boiling become too hot.
Page 358: Jacking And Tire Changing
356 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor WARNING! in the trunk. Spare Tire Stowage • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
Page 359: Preparations For Jacking
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 357 WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. •...
Page 360: Jacking Instructions
358 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from Jack Warning Label the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
Page 361 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 359 WARNING! WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: vehicle: •...
Page 362 360 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack assembly. NOTE: The Jack Handle attaches to the side of the jack with two attachment points.
Page 363 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 361 Jacking Locations...
Page 364 362 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 3. the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it.
Page 365 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 363 WARNING! WARNING! To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- edges.
Page 366: Jump-Starting Procedures Due To A Low Battery
364 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW WARNING! BATTERY Jump-starting remote battery terminals are located under • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- the hood. ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on.
Page 367 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 365 1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry 3. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- such as watchbands or bracelets that might make an cal loads. inadvertent electrical contact. 4. Remove the protective cover over the remote jump- 2.
Page 368 366 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 7. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. 8. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the se- quence exactly.
Page 369: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 367 NOTE: Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE of this manual for information on accessing the battery If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it for service or replacement. can often be moved by a rocking motion.
Page 370: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
368 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE WARNING! With The Ignition Key Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- Front Wheel Drive ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause axle and Your vehicle may be towed (with all 4 wheels flat on the tire damage or failure.
Page 371: Without The Ignition Key
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 369 WITHOUT THE IGNITION KEY CAUTION! Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position. Flat bed towing • If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the is the preferred towing method.
Page 372 370 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Firmly apply the parking brake. TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLY • Insert the ignition key and rotate it to the ON position. Rear towing is not recommended with the front wheels •...
Page 373 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 2.4L Gas Engine Compartment ... . . 374 Maintenance Procedures ....380 2.7L Gas Engine Compartment .
Page 374 372 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE A/C Air Filter — If Equipped ... . 389 Front And Rear Wheel Bearings ... 406 Power Steering —...
Page 375 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373 Tail/Stop Light, Rear Turn Signal Light, Fluids And Capacities ....429 Backup Light ......424 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts .
Page 376: 2.4L Gas Engine Compartment
374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2.4L GAS ENGINE COMPARTMENT...
Page 377: L Gas Engine Compartment
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 375 2.7L GAS ENGINE COMPARTMENT...
Page 378: 3.5L Engine Compartment
376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3.5L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.5L Engine...
Page 379: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
Page 380: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE RESET button to turn off the message. If the problem Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II persists, the message will appear the next time the system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently vehicle is started.
Page 381: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will system to update. A recheck with the above test routine happen: may then indicate that the system is now ready. a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF ready or not ready, if the MIL is illuminated during...
Page 382: Authorized Dealer Service
380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
Page 383 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381 The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will give you an incorrect reading.
Page 384 382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Selection CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recom- Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine mends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS- pressure and an increase in oil temperature.
Page 385 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383 Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.4L and 2.7L Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi- Engines fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating ber should not be used.
Page 386: Engine Oil Filter
384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Materials Added To Engine Oils Engine Oil Filter Selection The manufacture strongly recommends against the addi- All of this manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to disposable oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replace- the engine oil.
Page 387: Spark Plugs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 Spark Plugs WARNING! Spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine perfor- mance and emission control. New plugs should be in- The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc) can stalled at the specified mileage. The entire set should be provide a measure of protection in the case of engine replaced if there is any malfunction due to a faulty spark backfire.
Page 388 386 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 389: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. burn or even blind you.
Page 390: Air Conditioner Maintenance
388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an Authorized Dealer • It is essential when replacing the cables on the at the start of each warm season. This service should battery that the positive cable is attached to the include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance positive post and the negative cable is attached to...
Page 391: Maintaining Your Vehicle 389
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 389 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar- bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants tection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning tioning system.
Page 392 390 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 box and remove all contents. 2. Push in on the sides of the glove box and lower the door.
Page 393: Power Steering - Fluid Check
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391 CAUTION! WARNING! The A/C Air Filter is labeled with an arrow to Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure with the engine off to prevent injury from moving to install the filter properly will result in the need to parts and to insure accurate fluid level reading.
Page 394: Steering Linkage
392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Steering Linkage amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mopar Lock The tie rod end ball joints should be inspected for Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent directly into the lock external leakage and damage when other maintenance is cylinder.
Page 395: Windshield Washers
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum WARNING! products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. Commercially available windshield washer solvents NOTE: Always refer to the wiper blade packaging for are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care specific installation instructions.
Page 396: Cooling System
394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the Cooling System exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for an oil WARNING! change or lubrication. Replace as required. • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- WARNING! connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition Exhaust gases can injure or kill.
Page 397 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 Coolant Checks Cooling System — Drain, Flush, and Refill Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 The system should be drained, flushed, and refilled at the months (before the onset of freezing weather, where intervals shown in the “Maintenance Schedule” in Sec- applicable).
Page 398 396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Coolant CAUTION! Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This • Mixing of coolants other than specified HOAT coolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100,000 miles (160 engine coolants, may result in engine damage and 000 km) before replacement.
Page 399 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. solution.
Page 400 398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposal of Used Engine Coolant 6 Cylinder Engines — the level of the coolant in the Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated pressurized coolant bottle should be between the substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your “COLD”...
Page 401 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 • Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOAT engine humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor- ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant to coolant (minimum) and distilled water for proper enter the radiator. corrosion protection of your engine, which contains aluminum components.
Page 402: Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses Fuel System Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence Electronic Fuel Injection high-pressure fuel systems are of heat and mechanical damage. Hard or soft spots, designed with tubes and special connects, connections, brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and exces- and clamps which have unique material characteristics to sive swelling indicate deterioration of the rubber...
Page 403 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they WARNING! are secure and no leaks are present. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and NOTE: possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting •...
Page 404 402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing WARNING! the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake fluid reser- Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure. voir.
Page 405: Automatic Transaxle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 WARNING! CAUTION! • Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid, all brake seal components could be brake fluid catching fire.
Page 406 404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check — Vehicles with 2.4L and 2.7L driven at least 15 miles (24 km). Hot fluid cannot be held Engines comfortably between the fingertips. Cold fluid is at a Use the following procedure to check the automatic temperature below 80°F (27°C).
Page 407 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 Fluid and Filter Changes CAUTION! Change the automatic transaxle fluid and filter at the intervals shown in the “Maintenance Schedule” in this • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- manual. facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- ration in transmission shift quality and/or torque In addition, change the fluid and filter if the transaxle is converter shudder.
Page 408: Front And Rear Wheel Bearings
406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front and Rear Wheel Bearings The following maintenance recommendations will enable Front and rear wheel bearings are permanently sealed. you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion No regular maintenance is required for these compo- resistance built into your vehicle. nents.
Page 409 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such hicle in the shade using Mopar Car Wash or a mild as steel wool or scouring powder, which will scratch car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with metal and painted surfaces.
Page 410 408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use Mopar similar cause, which destroys the paint and protective Wheel Cleaner (05066247AB) or equivalent or select a coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos- nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
Page 411 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 Mopar Spot & Stain Remover if absolutely necessary. Do WARNING! not use harsh cleaners or Armorall. Use Mopar Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Cleaning Leather Upholstery closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Page 412 410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • For grease stains, apply Mopar Multi-Purpose Glass Surfaces Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. with Mopar Glass Cleaner or any commercial household-type glass cleaner.
Page 413: Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive Removal cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp Grab the rubber portion of the cup holder and lift rag.
Page 414: Fuses/Totally Integrated Power Module (Tipm)
412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES/TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) A Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A label that identifies each component may be printed on the inside of the cover.
Page 415 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse Fuse Battery Feed — Center Battery Feed — Power 10 Amp High Mounted Stop 40 Amp Seats - if equipped/ — Light (CHMSL)/Brake Green PZEV Air Pump - if Switch equipped 10 Amp...
Page 416 414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse Fuse Ignition Off Draw Ignition Off Draw 20 Amp (IOD) — Cabin Com- — (IOD) — Power Amp 10 Amp Yellow — partment Node Feed 2 - if equipped (CCN)/ Interior Light- 15 Amp Ignition Off Draw...
Page 417 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 15 Amp Auto Shutdown (ASD) 10 Amp — — — Lt. Blue Relay Feed 2 Ignition Run — Occu- 30 Amp Auto Shutdown (ASD) —...
Page 418 416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge CAUTION! Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse • When installing the Totally Integrated Power Battery Feed — Anti- Lock Brakes (ABS) Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is 40 Amp Module - If Equipped/ properly positioned and fully latched.
Page 419: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 VEHICLE STORAGE LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 Shift Indicator Light ....JKLE14140 days, you may want to take steps to preserve your Rear Compartment (Trunk) Light .
Page 420: Bulb Replacement
418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Headlight Bulb Replacement 1. Raise and prop open the hood. Locate the connector behind the headlight. NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner filter housing and position the totally integrated power module aside prior to replacing the low beam headlight on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 421 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 Twisting Bulb From Socket 1 — High Beam Headlight 2 — Low Beam Headlight CAUTION! 3. Rotate bulb and connector one-quarter turn and pull outward from assembly. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
Page 422: Head Light Assembly Removal - Bulb Replacement
420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb. Head Light Assembly Removal — Bulb Replacement 1. Raise and prop open the hood. Remove the headlight mounting screws. Removing Halogen Bulb From Assembly 5.
Page 423 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 3. Gently pry the headlight assembly away from the 4. Follow Steps 3 — 6 in the above “Headlight Bulb fender as shown in the picture. This will free the ball stud Replacement” section. from its retainer in the fender. Pull the headlight assem- 5.
Page 424: Front Turn Signal/Park Light
422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Turn Signal/Park Light 3. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install the replacement bulb. 1. Raise and prop open the hood. 4. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the 2. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turn headlight housing and rotate the connector one-quarter counterclockwise and remove it from the headlight hous- turn clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 425 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 1. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turn 2. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install counterclockwise and remove it from the fog light hous- the replacement bulb. ing. CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
Page 426 424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Tail/Stop Light, Rear Turn Signal Light, Backup Changing the Tail/Stop Light or Rear Turn Signal Light Light The taillights are a two piece design. The turn signal, 1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk liner brake and taillights are located in the rear corner body behind the tail lamp panel housing.
Page 427 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 2. Remove the two plastic wing nuts from the taillight 4. Rotate the applicable bulb’s electrical connector one- housing. quarter turn counterclockwise and remove it from the taillight housing. Location Plastic Wing Nuts 3. Grasp the taillight housing and pull it firmly outward 1 —...
Page 428 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install the replacement bulb. 6. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the taillight housing and rotate the connector one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place. 7.
Page 429 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 3. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install the replacement bulb. 4. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the housing and rotate the connector one-quarter turn clock- wise to lock it in place. License Plate Light 1.
Page 430 428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) 3. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install the replacement bulb. 1. Open the trunk lid. 4. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the 2. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turn CHMSL housing and rotate the connector one-quarter counterclockwise and remove it from the CHMSL hous- turn clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 431 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Engine U.S. Metric Fuel (approximate) All FWD Engines — (Except 2.4L PZEV) 16.9 gallons 64 liters 2.4L PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) 18.4 gallons 69.7 liters Engine Oil with Filter 2.4 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 quarts 4.26 liters 2.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)
Page 432 430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Engine Coolant Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 5W-20 is recommended. Refer to the en- Engine Oil (2.4L &...
Page 433 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 Component Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts Fuel Selection (2.7L - EXCEPT CALI- E-85 Ethanol FORNIA EMISSION STATES) Fuel Selection (3.5L) 87 to 89 Octane * PZEV = Partial Zero Emission Vehicle...
Page 434 432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Automatic Transaxle Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Mopar DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not Brake Master Cylinder available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids. Power Steering Reservoir Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Page 435 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emissions Control System Maintenance ..434 Required Maintenance Intervals ... 437 Maintenance Schedule ....434...
Page 436 434 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 emission control On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) system.
Page 437 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 435 NOTE: At Each Stop for Fuel • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the • Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil if warmed engine is shut off.
Page 438 436 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES NOTE: Six speed AutoStick Transaxle — if equipped is At Each Oil Change sealed, therefore checking the fluid level can only be • Change the engine oil filter. done by a certified dealership service center. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. •...
Page 439 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 437 Required Maintenance Intervals Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 6,000 10 000 Rotate the tires. 6,000 10 000 If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions,...
Page 440 438 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Replace the spark plugs on 2.4L engines (except 30,000 50 000 PZEV* engine). Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt ten- 30,000 50 000 sion on 2.4L engines.
Page 441 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 439 Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months 102,000 170 000 Replace the timing belt on 2.4L and 3.5L engines. Change the automatic transaxle fluid & filter. 120,000 200 000 Replace the accessory drive belt on 2.7L engines.
Page 443: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your In Mexico Contact ..... 444 Vehicle ......443 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Prepare For The Appointment .
Page 444 442 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Publication Order Forms ....447 Traction Grades ..... . 449 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Temperature Grades .
Page 445: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 443 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 446: Daimlerchrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center
444 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) special tools, and the latest information to ensure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to your authorized DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer dealer’s service manager first.
Page 447: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 445 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na- Impaired (TDD/TTY) tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922. To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the The manufacturer will not stand behind any service manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract.
Page 448: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)
446 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE MOPAR PARTS WARNING! Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your authorized dealer. They will help Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain you keep your vehicle operating at its best. vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS...
Page 449: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 447 To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153), To order the following manuals, you may use either the or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra- website or the phone numbers listed below.
Page 450 • Owner’s Manuals. These manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler group vehicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro- cedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips.
Page 451: Traction Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 449 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM conditions of their use, however, and may depart signifi- TIRE QUALITY GRADES cantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, The following tire grading categories were established by service practices, and differences in road characteristics the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 452 450 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 453 INDEX...
Page 454 452 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ....282 Airbag, Side ......54,59,61 Accessory Delay, Power .
Page 455 INDEX 453 Automatic Dimming Mirror ....86 Gas Caution ......387 Automatic Door Locks .
Page 456 454 INDEX Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..78 CD (Compact Disc) Player ....222,225 Bulb Replacement ..... 417,418 CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance .
Page 457 INDEX 455 Coin Holder ......157 Disposal of Used Coolant ....398 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance .
Page 458 456 INDEX Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....29,138 E-85 Fuel ......328 Diagnostic System, Onboard .
Page 459 INDEX 457 Cooling ......394 Exhaust Gas Caution ....78,327,394 Exhaust Gas Caution .
Page 460 458 INDEX Fuel Requirements ....328,329 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ....367 Maintenance .
Page 461 INDEX 459 Fuel System Caution ..... 333 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ... . . 336,338 Fueling .
Page 462 460 INDEX Heated Seats ......126 Instrument Cluster ....170,171,172 Heater .
Page 463 INDEX 461 Keyless Entry System ..... . 21 Daytime Running ..... . 134 Keyless Entry System (Sedan) .
Page 464 462 INDEX Seat Belt Reminder ..... 173 Lumbar Support ......124 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .
Page 465 INDEX 463 Monitor, Tire Pressure System ....314 Checking ......380 Mopar Parts .
Page 466 464 INDEX Paint Care ......406 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ..154 Panic Alarm .
Page 467 INDEX 465 Radio Operation ....223,226,242 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ..238 Radio, Satellite ....222,223,225,227,234 Remote Starting System .
Page 468 466 INDEX Safety Tips ......78 Seats ....... . . 121 Satellite Radio .
Page 469 INDEX 467 Settings, Personal ......190 Power ......290,391 Shoulder Belts .
Page 470 468 INDEX Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ....18 Inflation Pressures ..... 304 Theft System (Security Alarm) .
Page 471 INDEX 469 Guide ......341 Operation ......270 Recreational .
Page 472 470 INDEX UCI Connector ......229 Vehicle Storage ..... . . 255,417 UConnect™...
Page 473 INDEX 471 Wheel Bearings ......406 Adding Washer Fluid ....140,393 Wind Buffeting .
Page 474 472 INDEX Alignment and Balance ....312 Automatic Transaxle ....13,264,270,403 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle .
Page 475 INDEX 473 Bearings ......406 Calibration, Compass ..... 188 Belts, Drive .
Page 476 474 INDEX Chains, Tire ......312 Compass Calibration ..... 188 Changing A Flat Tire .
Page 477 INDEX 475 Pressure Cap ......397 Dipsticks Radiator Cap ......397 Automatic Transaxle .
Page 478 476 INDEX Electrical Power Outlets ....154 Jump Starting ......364 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .
Page 479 INDEX 477 Fabric Care ......408,409 Flooded Engine Starting ....266 Filler Location Fuel .
Page 480 478 INDEX Additives ......326 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) ... 144 Clean Air .
Page 481 INDEX 479 Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) ..89,225,227 Hitches Hard Drive (HDD) ....222,225 Trailer Towing ......340 Hazard HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter .
Page 482 480 INDEX Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ... . . 410 Knee Bolster ......52,53 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) .
Page 483 INDEX 481 Fog ......134,179,422 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ... 314 Headlight Switch .
Page 484 482 INDEX Maintenance, General ..... 380 MTBE/ETBE ......324 Maintenance Procedures .
Page 485 INDEX 483 Filter ......384,430 Parking Brake ......277 Filter Disposal .
Page 486 484 INDEX Steering ......290 Radio (Sound Systems) ....222,225 Steering, Checking .
Page 487 INDEX 485 Remote Trunk Release ..... 38 Satellite Radio Antenna ....235 Replacement Bulbs .
Page 488 486 INDEX Cleaning ......129,409 Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) ..255 Head Restraints .
Page 489 INDEX 487 Wheel, Tilt ......140 Tilt Steering Column ..... 140 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Time Delay, Headlight .
Page 490 488 INDEX Life of Tires ......309 Weight ......341 Load Capacity .
Page 491 INDEX 489 Selection of Lubricant ....432 Understanding Your Instrument Panel ..169 Transmission Uniform Tire Quality Grades .
Page 492 490 INDEX Video Entertainment System Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ....408 (Rear Seat Video System) ....240 Wheel Bearings .
Page 493 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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