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Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or optional name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3 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.
Page 4: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 6: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .
Page 7: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
Page 8 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 9: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
Page 10: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
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. Stamped VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 12: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ..29 Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) .
Page 13 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sliding Side Door ..... . 41 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert ) .
Page 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Commercial Cargo Vehicles (No Factory Exhaust Gas ......100 Installed Rear Seats) —...
Page 15: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch.
Page 16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the Key Fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
Page 17 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Removing Key Fob From Ignition WARNING! Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key OFF position and then remove the Key Fob. fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
Page 18: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked CAUTION! or unlocked. An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always The system uses Key Fob with factory-mated Remote remove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock all Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and Wireless Ignition doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Page 19: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle. Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle, it vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- cannot be reprogrammed to any other vehicle. onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics.
Page 20: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Customer Key Programming provides both audible and visible signals, for the first Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be three minutes, the headlights will turn on, the park lamps performed at an authorized dealer. and/or turn signals will flash and Vehicle Security Light will flash repeatedly and the horn will sound.
Page 21 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE •Make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF and the • Insert a valid key into the ignition switch and turn key is physically removed from the ignition. the key to the ON position. 2.
Page 22: Illuminated Entry - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the and open a door, the alarm will sound.
Page 23: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) - If Equipped
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED Using The RKE Transmitter This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and Three-button RKE transmitters will provide basic UN- liftgate, and activate the Panic Alarm, optional power LOCK, LOCK and PANIC functions.
Page 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 (optional), power sliding doors, Remote Start feature Remote Unlock Doors And Liftgate (optional). Some features can be programmed to the Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE customers preferences. For example, flash headlights or transmitter once to unlock the driver’s side or twice to sound horn on LOCK.
Page 25 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Remote NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled by perform- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the ing the following steps: Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un- 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor- its previous setting. mation. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- •...
Page 27 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If equipped with a rear interior switch on the left rear • When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pressing the pillar, pushing this switch once will close the liftgate only. PANIC button a second time, you may have to move The liftgate cannot be opened from this switch.
Page 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 If the vehicle is locked and the Vehicle Security Alarm is Turn Off Flash Lights With RKE Lock — If armed, pressing the LEFT Power Sliding Door button Equipped twice unlocks the power sliding door and disarms Ve- This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when hicle Security Alarm.
Page 29 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed Programming Additional Transmitters RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter, 10 seconds.
Page 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.
Page 31 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together. General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: •...
Page 32: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • Hood closed REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry • Liftgate closed (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- • Hazard switch off niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security.
Page 33 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar WARNING! • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or • Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Ajar confined area.
Page 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 NOTE: into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON/RUN • If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start position, otherwise the engine will shut off at the end of will automatically lock the doors.
Page 35: Door Locks
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Cancel Remote Start NOTE: To avoid unintentional shutdowns while in the Remote Starting will also cancel if any of the following Remote Start Mode, the system will not allow the Remote occur: Start button to shut down the engine for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Start request.
Page 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 If the lock knob is down when you shut either front door, If the lock knob is rearward when you shut either side the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the sliding door, the door will lock.
Page 37: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks — If Equipped WARNING! A power door lock switch is on each front door trim • For personal security and safety in the event of an panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
Page 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 accidentally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing If you press the power door lock switch while the sliding the Key Fob or closing the door will allow the locks to door is open, the sliding door will lock. operate.
Page 39: Windows
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature will not operate if there is any manual operation of the power door locks (lock or unlock). On vehicles equipped with the optional Electronic Ve- hicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)”...
Page 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Power Window Lockout Switch — If Equipped The driver may lock out the rear power windows by depressing the bar switch just below the power window switches. Driver’s Power Window Switches NOTE: Power Window switches will also remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned to OFF, depending upon the accessory delay setting.
Page 41 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Front Passenger Power Window Switch There is a single switch on the front passenger’s door trim panel which operates the passenger door window and a set of switches that lock and unlock all doors. The switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN or ACC position and during power acces- sory delay.
Page 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If The front window switches may be equipped with an Equipped Auto-Down feature. Press the window switch past the The front driver and front passenger switches may be detent, release, and the window will go down automati- equipped with an Auto Up feature.
Page 43 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger 2. Push the window switch down firmly to the second the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto- detent to open the window completely and continue to closure.
Page 44: Sliding Side Door
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the rear windows are open and buffeting occurs, open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting.
Page 45: Power Sliding Side Door - If Equipped
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Avoid high impacts against the door stop when open- Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped ing the door. This is very important when your vehicle The power sliding door may be opened or is parked on an incline as the door will slide faster in closed manually or by using the buttons on the the downhill direction.
Page 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 for the driver and passengers. Pressing the switch once If the inside or outside door handles are used while the will open the power sliding door. If the switch is pressed power sliding side door is activated, the power sliding while the door is under a power cycle, the door will door feature will be canceled and will go into manual reverse direction.
Page 47 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If anything obstructs the power sliding side door WARNING! while it is closing or opening, the door will automati- cally reverse to the closed or open position, provided You, or others, could be injured if caught in the path it meets sufficient resistance.
Page 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 3. Within 10 seconds of the final cycle, press the HAZ- ARD switch ON. 4. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming. You can turn the feature back on by repeating the previous procedure.
Page 49: Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a Child Protection Door Lock system. NOTE: When the Child Protection Door Lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
Page 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • When the Child Protection Door Lock system is en- WARNING! gaged, (even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position) the door can be opened only by using the Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.
Page 51: Liftgate
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To open the liftgate, press the liftgate release handle • After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system, located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull always test the door from the inside to make certain it the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
Page 52: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Power Liftgate — If Equipped The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter. Press the button on the transmitter twice within five seconds, to open the power liftgate.
Page 53 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power liftgate may be closed by pressing the button, When the RKE transmitter button is pressed and the located in the upper left trim in the liftgate opening. Flash Lights feature is enabled, the tail lights will flash Pushing once will only close the liftgate.
Page 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 • There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the • The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures liftgate opening. Light pressure anywhere along these below 12°F ( 24°C) or temperatures above 143°F strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open (62°C).
Page 55: Occupant Restraints
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located WARNING! (Continued) on top of the front seats (integrated into the head • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, restraint) — if equipped make sure that all windows are closed, and the •...
Page 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 • All seat belt systems (except the driver’s and third row NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage center) include Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different which lock the seat belt webbing into position by rates of inflation based on the severity and type of extending the belt all the way out and then adjusting...
Page 57 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space ride properly buckled up in the rear seat.
Page 58: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even WARNING! (Continued) on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument and cause a collision that includes you.
Page 59 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE you under normal conditions. However, in a collision the WARNING! (Continued) belt will lock and reduce the risk of you striking the • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat inside of the vehicle or being thrown out. belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body.
Page 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is near the seatback of the front seats and next to your arm in the rear seats. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt.
Page 61 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”. • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury.
Page 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
Page 63 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully.
Page 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Pull the strap down and secure the small latch plate of pushing anywhere on the anchorage. To move the an- the lap belt into the small buckle until you hear a “click”. chorage downward, squeeze the actuation buttons while simultaneously pushing down on the anchorage assem- Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is...
Page 65: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average If the passenger seating position is equipped with an you will prefer a higher position.
Page 66: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating WARNING! position that has a belt with this feature. Children • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seat.
Page 67: Seat Belt Pretensioners
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Pretensioners Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If The seat belts for both front seating positions are Equipped equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
Page 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
Page 69 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
Page 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 1 — Downward Movement 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 2 — Rearward Movement...
Page 71: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For safety reasons, have the Active Head Restraints 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half. checked by a qualified specialist at an authorized dealer.
Page 72: Seat Belt Lock Out
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Light remains illuminated until the respective seat belts NOTE: Although BeltAlert has been deactivated, the are fastened. The driver should instruct all other occu- Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate pants to fasten their seat belts.
Page 73: Seat Belt Extender
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Extender Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized...
Page 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon seat position.
Page 75: Air Bag System Components
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Steering Wheel and Column This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat- Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced • Instrument Panel protection for an occupant during a side impact. The •...
Page 76: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Advanced Front Air Bag Features WARNING! The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • No objects should be placed over or near the air driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides bag on the instrument panel, because any such output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a...
Page 77 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant deploys independently;...
Page 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, WARNING! (Continued) but they will open during air bag deployment. • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects •...
Page 79: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side Air Bags work with the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Knee Air Bag are designed to provide additional protec- Air Bag and the passenger side knee bolster to provide tion by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal improved protection for the driver and front passenger.
Page 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are Light in the instrument panel for approxi- not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should mately four to eight seconds for a self-check have deployed.
Page 81 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The WARNING! steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- the air bags inflate to their full size.
Page 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Driver Side Knee Air Bag. The trim cover separates and in about 10 milliseconds. The side air bag moves at a very folds out of the way allowing the air bag to inflate to the high speed and with such a high force that it could injure full size.
Page 83 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE are not belted and seated properly, or if items are Enhanced Accident Response System positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if inflates.
Page 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like If A Deployment Occurs The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the immediately after deployment.
Page 85 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! WARNING! Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners can not protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, • Modifications to any part of the air bag system seat belt pretensioners, and the front seat belt retrac- could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) You will want to have the air bags ready to • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag inflate for your protection in a collision. The system.
Page 87: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint wer e buckled/fastened; Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may •...
Page 88: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is WARNING! required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
Page 89 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the WARNING! vehicle. It is recommended for children from birth until they reach the weight or height limit of the infant carrier. Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in Convertible child seats can be used either rearward- the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger air facing or forward-facing in the vehicle.
Page 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system. Refer to “Lower An- as possible. chors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”.
Page 91 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE you make sure that you can install the child restraint in WARNING! the vehicle where you will use it, before you buy it. • Improper installation can lead to failure of an •...
Page 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Installing The Child Restraint System In general, you will first loosen the child seat adjusters on We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the the lower straps and tether straps so that you can more manufacturer when installing your child restraint.
Page 93 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint NOTE: • When using the LATCH attaching system to install a System Each vehicle, except commercial cargo vehicles, child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not is equipped with the child restraint anchorage being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out system called LATCH, which stands for Lower...
Page 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Installing the Lower Attachments: 1. The vehicle lower anchorages are round bars located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. LATCH Anchorages (Third Row 60/40 Anchorages Shown) 2.
Page 95 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: It is recommended to loosen the top tether strap Installing the Top Tether Strap and route it loosely prior to securing the lower anchors so (with either Lower Anchors or Vehicle Seat Belt): the top tether strap is not trapped between the vehicle 1.
Page 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting LATCH Anchorages (Second Row Anchorage Shown) (Third Row 60/40 Anchorage Shown)
Page 97 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE “Automatic Locking Mode” description under “Seat WARNING! Belts in Passenger Seating Positions” section. The chart below defines the seating positions with an Automatic An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to Locking Retractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate. increased head motion and possible injury to the child.
Page 98: Commercial Cargo Vehicles (No Factory Installed Rear Seats) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. As the belt Transporting Pets retracts, you will hear a ratcheting sound. This indicates Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
Page 99 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle is equipped with a child restraint tether WARNING! anchor located on the lower rear of the front passenger seat. Use this tether anchor to secure only forward- NEVER carry a child in a rear facing infant carrier in facing child restraints equipped with an upper tether a vehicle without rear seats.
Page 100: Restraining Infants And Small Children In Commercial Cargo Vehicles
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 • Children more than 40 lbs (18 kg) should be secured in Restraining Infants And Small Children In Commercial Cargo Vehicles the passenger seat in a child restraint or belt- There are different sizes and types of restraints for positioning booster seat with the seat adjusted to the children from newborn size to the child almost large rear most position.
Page 101: Engine Break-In Recommendations
98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Route the tether strap under the head rest. WARNING! NOTE: Ensure that the child restraint tether strap is The vehicle tether anchor is designed to be used with centered between the headrest supports underneath the a child restraint only.
Page 102: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the should be considered a normal part of the break-in and limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. not interpreted as an indication of difficulty. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- SAFETY TIPS mental and should be avoided.
Page 103: Exhaust Gas
100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat confined areas any longer than needed to move belts.
Page 104: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-...
Page 105 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Floor Mat Safety Information WARNING! (Continued) Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your • Never place or install floor mats or other floor vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they secured to prevent them from moving and inter-...
Page 106: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts WARNING! (Continued) and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Page 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......112 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) —...
Page 109 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phone Call Features ....135 Heated Seats — If Equipped ... . 163 Uconnect™...
Page 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ..192 Dimmer Controls ....201 Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Multifunction Lever .
Page 111 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ..207 Parksense Warning Display ... . 216 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ..208 Parksense Display .
Page 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Overhead Consoles ....227 Security ......239 Front Overhead Console .
Page 113 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunroof Maintenance ....244 Storage ......254 Ignition Off Operation .
Page 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Super Console — If Equipped ... 266 Rear Load-Leveling System — If Equipped . . . 270 Cargo Area Features ....268 Roof Luggage Rack —...
Page 115: Mirrors
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 116: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when CAUTION! the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right of the button does not illuminate. To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Page 117: Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirror Folding Feature WARNING! All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside convex three detent positions: full forward, full rearward and mirror will look smaller and farther away than they normal.
Page 118: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 NOTE: A light in the selected button will illuminate indicating the mirror is activated and can be adjusted. Using the mirror control switch, press on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move.
Page 119: Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) - If Equipped
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped Seat Only) — If Equipped The switch for the power folding mirrors is located Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror between the power mirror switches L (left) and R (right).
Page 120: Blind Spot Monitoring - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Illuminated Mirror Rear Detection Zones BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to to let the driver know that the system is operational.
Page 121 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane on both sides of the vehicle (11 ft or 3.35 m). The zone your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap- verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle proximately 20 ft (6 m) to the rear of the vehicle.
Page 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Sensor Locations BSM Warning Light The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an see if an alert is necessary.
Page 123 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed of less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated.
Page 125 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in berms, etc.
Page 126: Rear Cross Path
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
Page 127: Modes Of Operation
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Modes Of Operation be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Page 128: Uconnect™ Phone - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an Blind Spot Alert Off alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime When the BSM system is turned off there will be no will also be sounded.
Page 129 • www.chrysler.com/uconnect the vehicle’s Uconnect™ Phone. The Uconnect™ Phone allows up to seven mobile phones to be linked to the • www.dodge.com/uconnect system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be • www.jeep.com/uconnect used with the system at a time. The system is available in English, Spanish, or French languages.
Page 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Voice Command Button WARNING! Actual button location may vary with the ra- dio. The individual buttons are described in the Any voice commanded system should be used only “Operation” section. in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use.
Page 131: Operation
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Operation example, you can use the compound form voice Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ command “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone the compound form command into two voice com- menu structure.
Page 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a Device” Cancel Command At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and and follow the audible prompts. you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a •...
Page 133 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the Call By Saying A Name vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three • Press the button to begin. and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the •...
Page 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Add Names To Your Uconnect™ Phonebook After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more NOTE: Adding names to the Uconnect™ Phonebook is phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the recommended when the vehicle is not in motion.
Page 135 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To call a name from the Uconnect™ Phonebook or • Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. downloaded Phonebook, follow the procedure in SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone- “Call by Saying a Name”...
Page 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say mobile and a home number, but you can add “John “Phonebook Edit Entry”. Doe’s” work number later using the “Phonebook Edit Entry” feature. •...
Page 137 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect™ Phone will ask you to verify that you from the list, press the button while the Uconnect™ Phone is playing the desired entry and say wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook. “Delete”.
Page 138: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • To call one of the names in the list, press the Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call button during the playing of the desired name, and Currently In Progress say “Call”.
Page 139 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can Toggling Between Calls only answer an incoming call or ignore it. If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press the button until you hear a single beep, indicat- Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In...
Page 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Call Termination Call Continuation To end a call in progress, momentarily press the Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if Uconnect™...
Page 141: Uconnect™ Phone Features
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect™ Phone Features Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is Language Selection reachable: To change the language that the Uconnect™ Phone is • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency using: number for your area.
Page 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may Towing Assistance not be applicable with the available mobile service and If you need towing assistance: area. • Press the button to begin. • If supported, this number may be programmable on •...
Page 143 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Paging When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone that To learn how to page, refer to “Working with Automated normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence Systems”. Paging works properly except for pagers of on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the certain companies, which time out a little too soon to button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed...
Page 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 The Uconnect™ Phone will then send the corresponding Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system tones over the phone. from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect™ Phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
Page 145: Advanced Phone Connectivity
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone When you mute the Uconnect™ Phone, you will still be keypad and still use the Uconnect™ Phone (while dialing able to hear the conversation coming from the other via the mobile phone keypad, the user must exercise party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
Page 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 • When prompted, say “List Phones”. from your Uconnect™ Phone paired mobile phone to the Uconnect™ Phone or vice versa, press the button • The Uconnect™ Phone will play the phone names of and say “Transfer Call”.
Page 147: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • 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 Phone Uconnect™ Phone will return to using the highest Uconnect™...
Page 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 You can either press the Uconnect™ Phone button to Voice Command restore the factory setting or repeat the words and • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to phrases when prompted by the Uconnect™ Phone. For provide at least ⁄...
Page 149 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • fully closed windows, • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”. • dry weather condition. • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). •...
Page 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • fully closed windows, Uconnect™ Phone can read or send new messages on • dry weather conditions, and your phone. • operation from the driver’s seat. Read Messages: • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness If you receive a new text message while your phone is to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and connected to Uconnect™...
Page 151 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Send Messages: 3. Where are you? You can send messages using Uconnect™ Phone. To send 4. I need more direction. a new message: 5. L O L • Press the button. 6. Why •...
Page 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 16. Can this wait? Bluetooth Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the 17. Bye for now Uconnect™ Phone. When this happens, the connection 18. When can we meet can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off/on.
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Page 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 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 157 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 158: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 General Information NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com- following conditions: mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a...
Page 159: Commands
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists The system will best recognize your speech if the win- options, press the Voice Command button, listen dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is for the beep, and say your command.
Page 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the Radio AM volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In system is speaking.
Page 161 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Disc To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
Page 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 • “Switch to system setup” − “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Change to setup” − “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) • “Main menu setup” or —...
Page 163: Voice Training
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training WARNING! For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect™ Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. outside of a vehicle.
Page 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.
Page 165: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Do not place any article under a power seat or Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to control which could cause a collision and serious the seat controls.
Page 166: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.
Page 167 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt — If Equipped” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your within two to five minutes. Vehicle”...
Page 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Press the switch once to select HIGH-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements OFF. NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes.
Page 169: Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide Both front seats are adjustable forward or rearward. The the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you manual seat adjustment handle is located under the seat have reached the desired position.
Page 170: Manual Reclining Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push For models equipped with manual reclining seats, the back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean recline lever is located on the outboard side of the seat.
Page 171 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half WARNING! of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in...
Page 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Push Button Active Head Restraint (Normal Position) For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull outward on the bottom of the head restraint.
Page 173 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players.
Page 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 WARNING! (Continued) • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Ac- tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is se- cured, as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Restraint during sudden stops.
Page 175: Stow 'N Go Seating - If Equipped
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Head Restraints — Third Row NOTE: Seat will not stow in the storage bin unless the The head restraint in the center position can be raised and armrests are raised. lowered for tether routing. Refer to “Occupant Re- 4.
Page 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 5. Pull upward on the seatback recliner lever located on The non-adjustable head restraint and seatback will fold the outboard side of the seat. automatically during the seat tumble. No additional actuation is necessary. Seatback Recliner Lever, Seat Tumble, And Head Restraint Fold Lever Non-Adjustable Head Restraint...
Page 177 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tumbled Second Row Seat Automatic Folding Seatback 6. Push the seat into the storage bin. The seat will automatically tumble into position for easy storage.
Page 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 CAUTION! The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover. WARNING! In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched.
Page 179 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Unstow Second Row Seats 1. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. 2. Pull up on the strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat anchors. 3.
Page 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Easy Entry Second Row The second row Stow ’n Go seats allow easy entry to the third row seat or rear cargo area. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever on the outboard side of the seat.
Page 181: Quad Seats - If Equipped
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The seat will automatically fold into position for easy entry into the third row. WARNING! In the event of a collision you could be injured if the seat is not fully latched. Quad Seats — If Equipped Both Quad seats are adjustable forward or rearward.
Page 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 183 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold-Flat Easy Entry To fold the seat, lift the recliner lever to the full upward The Quad seats can be tilted forward for easy entry into position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the third row.
Page 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 For passengers seated in the third row, there is a pull To provide additional space behind the second row seats, strap located on the outboard side of the seat near the the seats can be folded forward. bottom of the seat back.
Page 185 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pull out the retainer strap from the sewn-in pocket Place the strap around the grab handle located on the located on the base of the seat cushion. B-Pillar. Before securing the strap, adjust the buckle for proper fit.
Page 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Secure the retainer strap to the inside grab handle located WARNING! on the B-Pillar. When not in use, store the strap in the sewn-in pocket located on the base of the seat cushion. To reduce the risk of personal injury: •...
Page 187: Second Row Bench Seat - If Equipped
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Removal Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped The Quad seats can be removed if additional storage is While the bench seat does not stow in the floor, it is needed. With the seat in the easy entry position, lift the removable for added cargo space.
Page 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Release levers are located on the rear leg assemblies, near To reinstall the seat, align the seat into the detent posi- the floor. To remove the seat, squeeze each release handle tions on the floor. Squeeze the release handle and rotate and rotate downwards to deploy the wheels.
Page 189: Third Row Power Recline - If Equipped
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped Third Row Power Folding Seat — If Equipped The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat A one-touch power folding seat switch is located in the cushion, adjusts the seatback angle forward/rearward left rear trim panel as part of a switch bank.
Page 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 The switch is only functional when the liftgate is open Left and right third row seats can be folded individually and the vehicle is in PARK. or together. The third row power folding seat adjusts to the following positions using the switch bank located on the left rear trim panel: One Touch Folding Seat Third Row...
Page 191: Manually Folding Third Row Seats - If Equipped
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: 2. Lower the outboard head restraints by pulling on the • Disconnect the center shoulder belt from the small release strap marked “1” located on the outboard side of buckle and lower the head restraints before attempting the head restraint.
Page 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 3. Pull release strap marked “2” located on the rear of the 4. Pull release strap marked “3” to release the anchors. seat to lower the seatback. Release Strap “3” Release Strap “2”...
Page 193 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Pull release strap marked “4” and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin. Stowed Third Row Seat To Unfold Third Row Seats Release Strap “4” 1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat forward until the anchors latch.
Page 194: Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 3. Pulling strap “4” releases the seatback to return to its 2. To restore the seat to its upright position, lift up on the full upright position. seatback and push forward until the anchors latch. 4.
Page 195: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may have been delivered with two RKE The Memory Buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel transmitters. Only one RKE transmitter can be linked to can be programmed to recall the driver’s seat, driver’s each of the memory positions.
Page 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 3. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner, and driver’s side- 10. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to view mirror to the desired positions. the ON position. 4. Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired 11.
Page 197 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To recall the memory settings for driver one, press 2. Press and release MEMORY button 1. The system will MEMORY button 1 on the driver’s door or the UNLOCK recall any memory settings stored in position 1. Wait for button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position the system to complete the memory recall before continu- ing to Step 3.
Page 198: Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 NOTE: Once programmed, all RKE transmitters linked seat will return to its previously set position when you to memory can be easily enabled or disabled at one time. insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it out of Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ the LOCK position.
Page 199: To Open And Close The Hood
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be en- abled or disabled through the programmable features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). If your vehicle is not equipped with an EVIC, your dealership can activate/deactivate this feature for you.
Page 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Safety Lever Location Hood Prop Rod Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open position.
Page 201: Lights
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS CAUTION! Headlight Switch To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to The headlight switch is located on the left side of the close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi- instrument panel.
Page 202: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped for parking light and instrument panel light operation. When your headlights are in the AUTO mode and the Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for engine is running, the headlights will automatically turn headlight, parking light and instrument panel operation.
Page 203: Lights-On Reminder
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When exiting the vehicle the driver can choose to have Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped the headlights remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds or not The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the remain on.
Page 204: Dimmer Controls
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Dimmer Controls Interior Lighting On The dimmer switch is located next to the headlight Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the switch. second detent (extreme top position) to turn on the interior lights.
Page 205 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The key must be out of the ignition switch or the ignition switch must be in the OFF position for this feature to operate. Interior Lighting Off Rotate the left dimmer control to the off position (extreme bottom).
Page 206: Multifunction Lever
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 • Headlight Beams Low/High Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the • Flash-To-Pass (Optical Horn) steering column. • Front and Rear Wipers — Washer Functions Turn Signals Move the multifunction 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.
Page 207: Lane Change Assist
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lane Change Assist Battery Protection Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond This feature provides battery protection to avoid wearing the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash down the battery if the headlights, parking lights, or three times then automatically turn off.
Page 208: Intermittent Wiper System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use.
Page 209: Windshield Wiper Operation
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • At driving speeds above 10 mph (16 km/h), the delay Mist Feature can be regulated from a maximum of approximately Press the end of the multifunction lever inward (toward 18 second between cycles (first detent), to a cycle every the steering column) to the first detent and release for a one second (fifth detent).
Page 210: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped NOTE: • The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the This feature senses moisture on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver. This wiper speed is in the low or high position.
Page 211: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles equipped The Rain Sensing system has protective features for the wiper blades and arms. It will not operate under the with Remote Starting system, Rain Sensing wipers are following conditions: not operational when the vehicle is in the remote start mode.
Page 212: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve- hicle.
Page 213: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The heated steering wheel switch is located on the switch WARNING! bank below the climate controls. • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin Press the switch to turn on the heated because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, steering wheel.
Page 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 from the driver to provide improved position with the Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward steering wheel. (toward the driver). • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF. The switch is located on the left side of the steering column.
Page 215: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the CAUTION! right side of the steering wheel. Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move, as it may cause damage to the pedal controls.
Page 216: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control To Set A Desired Speed System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button vehicle set speed.
Page 217: To Resume Speed
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Speed decrease until the button is released. Release the button To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed button and release.
Page 218: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed EQUIPPED Control. The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual and audible indications of the distance between the rear WARNING! fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g.
Page 219: Parksense Sensors
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense Sensors The ParkSense Warning Display is located in the Instru- The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ ment cluster’s EVIC display. It provides both visual and bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is audible warnings to indicate the distance between the within the sensors’...
Page 220: Parksense Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 ParkSense Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status. Park Assist System OFF Park Assist System ON...
Page 221 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone...
Page 223: Enabling/Disabling Parksense
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 224: Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system is If “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” appears in the disabled, the EVIC will display the “PARK ASSIST SYS- EVIC after making sure the rear fascia/bumper is free TEM OFF”...
Page 225 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could properly. The ParkSense system might not detect an affect the performance of ParkSense . obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide a false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia/ •...
Page 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 CAUTION! WARNING! • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable • Drivers must be careful when backing up even to recognize every obstacle, including small ob- when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sys- stacles.
Page 227: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF WARNING! (Continued) EQUIPPED • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear System, it is strongly recommended that the ball Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever...
Page 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width that will help indicate the distance to the rear of the of the vehicle while a dashed center-line will indicate the vehicle. The following table shows the approximate center of the vehicle to assist with aligning to a hitch/ distances for each zone: receiver.
Page 229: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be Drivers must be careful when backing up even when driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
Page 230: Turning Parkview On Or Off - Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting illuminates the instrument panel cupholders, two swiv- “enable rear camera in reverse” soft-key. eling LED lights, flip-down sunglass storage, conversa- tion mirror, optional power sliding door switches and an 5.
Page 231: Courtesy/Interior Lighting
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy/Interior Lighting Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only) At the forward end of the console are two courtesy lights At the front of the overhead console, a compartment is (standard dome light has two buttons). The lights turn on provided for the storage of two pairs of sunglasses.
Page 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 Full Open Position Conversation Mirror Position From this position, the door can be fully closed or, by NOTE: From the “conversation mirror” position, the rotating upward about 3/4 of the way and releasing, door can only be closed.
Page 233: Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights - If Equipped
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped The overhead console has two sets of courtesy lights. The lights turn on when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
Page 234: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 Rear Console Halo Lighting The rear overhead console has recessed halo lighting around the perimeter of the console base. This feature provides additional lighting options while traveling and is controlled by the headlight switch. Refer to “Lights/ Halo Lights —...
Page 235 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The HomeLink buttons, located on either the overhead console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ- ent HomeLink channels. The HomeLink indicator is located above the center button. HomeLink Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner NOTE: HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active.
Page 236: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink position and press and hold the two outside HomeLink Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage buttons (I and III) for up 20 seconds or until the red before you begin programming.
Page 237: Programming A Rolling Code
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
Page 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next button you want to program and the hand-held transmit- step after the LEARN button has been pressed. ter button.
Page 239: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi- the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not cator light. The Homelink indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after Homelink has received the fre- release the button.
Page 240: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to follow these steps: time-out in the same manner.
Page 241: Using Homelink
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Watch for the HomeLink indicator to change flash Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases.
Page 242: Security
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 Security Troubleshooting Tips It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here in your vehicle. are some of the most common solutions: •...
Page 243: General Information
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: while you are programming the universal trans- ceiver.
Page 244: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in visors on the overhead console. the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 245: Opening Sunroof - Express
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express automatically. This is called “Express Close”. During Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half Express Close operation, any movement of the sunroof second and the sunroof will open automatically from any switch will stop the sunroof.
Page 246: Pinch Protect Override
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts re- Sunshade Operation sult in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens.
Page 247: Ignition Off Operation
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunroof Maintenance Sunroof Fully Closed Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the the glass panel. sunroof is fully closed. Ignition Off Operation ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS —...
Page 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. •...
Page 249 246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE One outlet in the removable floor console (if equipped) On vehicles equipped with the Super Console the power shares a fuse with the lower outlet in the instrument outlets are located under the retractable cover. To access panel and is also connected to the battery.
Page 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 The outlet in the rear quarter panel near the liftgate and the upper outlet in the instrument panel are both con- trolled by the ignition switch. Each of these outlets can support 160 Watts (13 Amps). Do not exceed 160 Watts (13 Amps) for each of these outlets.
Page 251 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
Page 252: Power Inverter - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED The power inverter switch is located on the instrument A 110 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet (if equipped) converts panel below the climate controls. DC current to AC current, and is located on the left rear To turn on the power outlet, press the switch once.
Page 253: Cupholders
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter. CUPHOLDERS There are cupholders located throughout the interior. All liners are removable for cleaning. Pull the flexible liner from the cupholder drawer or tray starting at one edge for easy removal.
Page 254: Super Console - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 Super Console — If Equipped For rear passengers two cupholders are located in the On models equipped with the Super Console, there are pull-out drawer, located in the back of the Super Console. two cupholders located in the center of the console.
Page 255: Premium Console Cupholders - If Equipped
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Premium Console Cupholders — If Equipped Interior Bottle Holders On models equipped with premium center consoles, There are four bottle holders located in the interior. One there are four cupholders located on the top of the bottle holder is molded into each front interior door trim console.
Page 256: Smoker's Package Kit - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped With the optional authorized dealer-installed Smoker’s Package Kit, a removable ash receiver is inserted into one of the two cupholders in the center front instrument panel. To install the ash receiver, align the receiver so the thumb grip on the lid is facing rearward.
Page 257: Storage
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Upper Glove Compartment To open the upper compartment, press in on the button, Glove Compartments located on the left side of the upper door. The door will Upper and lower glove compartments are located on the automatically open.
Page 258: Door Trim Panel Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 Lower Glove Compartment NOTE: The lower compartment is equipped with a lock To open the lower compartment pull out on the release that is part of the compartment handle. handle. Door Trim Panel Storage Front Door Storage Both interior front door panels have multiple pockets for storage.
Page 259: Driver Seatback Storage - If Equipped
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped Umbrella Holder The driver’s seatback has a primary storage pocket on all An umbrella holder has been conveniently molded into models and an optional secondary mesh pocket. the left front door entry scuff molding.
Page 260: Second Row Seat Storage Bins - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped The seat storage bins are located on the floor in front of the second row seats. The area below the covers can be used for storage when the second row seat is in the upright position.
Page 261: Storage Bin Safety Warning
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow children to have access to the second In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat row seat storage bins. Once in the storage bin, storage bin covers are not properly latched.
Page 262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 CAUTION! The storage bin cover must be flat and locked to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover. Seat Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever As a security measure, your vehicle may be built with a Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release is built into the storage bin cover latching mechanism.
Page 263: Coat Hooks
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Coat Hooks Coat hooks are located along the headliner for the second and third row seating positions. The coat hook load limit is 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Exceeding the recommended load limit can cause the coat hooks to break or disengage from the vehicle.
Page 264: Console Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 • Four cupholders accept up to extra large size beverage CONSOLE FEATURES There are three consoles available: Basic, Premium and cups or 20 oz (.6 L) plastic bottles. Cupholders are Super. dishwasher safe for cleaning. •...
Page 265: Premium Console - If Equipped
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Reinstall The Basic Floor Console WARNING! 1. Position the console at a slight angle (front slightly In an accident, serious injury could result if the higher than the rear). removable floor console is not properly installed. 2.
Page 266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 • Large console center storage will store headphones for Position 1 shows the console closed with four cupholders the available rear DVD entertainment system or other and a convenient storage tray. items • 12 Volt DC power outlet provides continuous power inside the console for cell phones or other electronics.
Page 267 264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Position 2 shows the raised storage tray revealing a large easy access to the storage area below and provides two of storage area below. the four cupholders for the second row passengers. Console Position 2 Console Position 3 Position 4 shows the complete console in its rearmost Dual Storage Bins...
Page 268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 3. Pull rearward to disengage from floor and remove console. To reinstall the console: 1. Position the console at a slight angle (rear slightly higher than the front). 2. Slide the console forward into the floor bracket. 3.
Page 269: Super Console - If Equipped
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! In an accident, serious injury could result if the removable floor console is not properly installed. Always be sure the removable floor console is fully latched. Super Console — If Equipped The Super Console contains multiple storage areas, front lower pass through, top forward bin, top rearward bin and rear pull out drawer.
Page 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 NOTE: The front cupholder light ring and pass through lighting is controlled by a dimming switch located on the instrument panel, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information. Located in the back of the super console is a storage drawer and cupholders for the rear passengers.
Page 271: Cargo Area Features
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CARGO AREA FEATURES Rechargeable Flashlight The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the right side of the cargo area. The flashlight snaps out of the bezel when needed. The flashlight features two bright LED light bulbs and is powered by a lithium battery that recharges when snapped back into place and the vehicle is either running or the key is in the accessory position.
Page 272: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located on the climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped).
Page 273: Rear Load-Leveling System - If Equipped
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR LOAD-LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The automatic load-leveling system will provide a level riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to conditions. the heating elements: •...
Page 274: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED The crossbars on your vehicle are delivered stowed within the roof rack side rails. If adding cargo, deploy the crossbars. Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars, to maximum of 150 lbs (68 kg).
Page 275: Deploying The Crossbars
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • Crossbars are error-proofed and cannot be deployed or stowed in the incorrect positions. • To help control wind noise, stow the crossbars in the side rails when they are not in use. Deploying the Crossbars To deploy the crossbars, completely loosen the thumb screws at both ends of the crossbar and lift the crossbar...
Page 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 Bend the crossbar supports at each end, taking care to keep hand clear of pivoting joint. Slide the thumb screw down. Deployed Position Then, position the crossbars across the roof. Stowed Position...
Page 277 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The crossbars are identical and can be placed in any two of the three deploy positions. Crossbar To Side Rail Installation Once the crossbars are set into position, tighten the thumb screws completely. Deploy Positions –...
Page 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 NOTE: Load should always be secured to crossbars first, with rail tie down loops used as additional securing points if needed. Tie loops are intended as supplemen- tary tie down points only. Do not use ratcheting mecha- nisms with the tie loops.
Page 279 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Long loads which extend over the windshield, • Check deployed crossbars frequently and re- such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with tighten thumb screws as necessary. large frontal area should be secured to both the •...
Page 280: Sun Screens - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 WARNING! Cargo must be securely tied before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sonal injury or property damage. Follow the Roof Rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
Page 281 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Once the screen is completely to the top of the window, To lower the sun screen, gently lift the tab upward to extend the top bar of the sun screen over the two hooks disengage the hooks, and feed the screen back into the attached to the top of the window.
Page 282: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....283 EVIC Red Telltale Lights ....306 Instrument Cluster —...
Page 283 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Messages # ......313 Notes On Playing MP3 Files ... . 328 Compass / Temperature Display .
Page 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 iPod /USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped ..346 Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 ..357 Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device .
Page 285 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Replacing The Remote Control Batteries ..372 Climate Controls ..... . 393 Headphones Operation .
Page 286: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Vents 5 — Upper Glove Compartment 9 — Storage Bin 13 — Hood Release 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Lower Glove Compartment 10 — Cup Holders 14 — Dimmer Switch 3 —...
Page 287: Instrument Cluster - Base
284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE...
Page 288: Instrument Cluster - Premium
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 289: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS If the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on, a continuous chime will sound to 1. Tachometer alert you to turn the signal off. If either indicator flashes The red segments indicate the maximum permissible at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.
Page 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair Message Display Area technician should leave the odometer reading the same When the appropriate conditions exist, the following as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, odometer messages will display: then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was...
Page 291 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LoW tirE CHAngE OIL When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change display will toggle between LoW and tirE for three indicator system. The CHAngE OIL message will flash in cycles.
Page 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it within 10 seconds. indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required. However, 3.
Page 293 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS tires.) low tire pressure telltale.
Page 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the 9. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of to continue to function properly. an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD, that monitors engine and automatic transmission con- CAUTION!
Page 295 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ CAUTION! Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause Light” in the instrument cluster will come on damage to the engine control system. It also could when the ignition switch is turned to the affect fuel economy and drivability.
Page 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 • Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC 13. Fuel Door Reminder system will be ON, even if it was turned off previously. The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the •...
Page 297 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 16. Shift Lever Indicator 18. Brake Warning Light The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the This light monitors various brake functions, instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the including brake fluid level and parking brake automatic transmission.
Page 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- WARNING! ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on dangerous.
Page 299 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light also will turn on when the parking brake is 20. Temperature Gauge applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- tion. ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
Page 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential WARNING! electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If the charging system light remains on, it means that the A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging others could be badly burned by steam or boiling system.
Page 301 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 24. Engine Temperature Warning Light 25. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi- This light informs you of a problem with the tion. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
Page 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 26. Transmission Temperature Warning Light CAUTION! During sustained high speed driving or trailer towing up long grades on hot days, the auto- Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- matic transmission oil may become too hot. ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause When the transmission overheat warning light severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
Page 303: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system conveniently allows the driver to select a (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED variety of useful information by pressing the switches The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the following: instrument cluster.
Page 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units, System Setup) and sub-menus.
Page 305: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL BACK Button The main display area will normally display the main Press the BACK button to scroll back to a menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main previous menu or sub-menu. menu.
Page 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 • Unstored Messages The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples middle, and red telltales on the left.
Page 307 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Damaged Key • LOW WASHER FLUID • Key not programmed • Oil Change Required • Vehicle Not in Park • Left Front Turn Signal Light Out • Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start •...
Page 308: Evic White Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 • Blind Spot System Not Available — This message is EVIC White Telltale Lights displayed to indicate the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- system is temporarily unavailable due to sensor block- tales.
Page 309: Evic Amber Telltale Lights
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Speed Control SET to turn off the message. If the problem continues, the This light will turn on when the electronic message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. speed control is SET. For further information, A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
Page 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • Oil Pressure Warning Light vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho- light should turn on momentarily when the engine rized dealer.
Page 311 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light remains lit with the engine running, your shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an autho- hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to rized dealer for service as soon as possible.
Page 312: Oil Change Required
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 Unless reset, this message will continue to display each WARNING! time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and If the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is release the Menu button.
Page 313: Fuel Economy
310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fuel Economy Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Fuel Economy” displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. The following Fuel Economy func- tions display in the EVIC: • Average Fuel Economy (AVG) •...
Page 314: Vehicle Speed
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle current speed in mph or km/h. Pressing the SELECT loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of button a second time will toggle the unit of measure the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.
Page 315: Tire Psi
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip B Units Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Units” reset. displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if Elapsed Time equipped) can be changed between English and Metric Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset...
Page 316: Messages
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 • Oil Temperature Compass / Temperature Display Displays the actual oil temperature. The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. The EVIC will display one of eight compass • Oil Pressure readings and the outside temperature. Displays the actual oil pressure.
Page 317 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL metallic objects) until the CAL indicator displayed in the 4. Press and release the SELECT button to start the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally. calibration. The “CAL” indicator will be displayed in the EVIC.
Page 318: Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached, Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass then press the SELECT button.
Page 319 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and release the UP or DOWN button until System route, mile by mile, turn-by-turn until the final destina- Setup is highlighted in the main menu of the EVIC. Then tion is reached. To make your selection, press and release press the SELECT button to enter the System Setup the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to sub-menu.
Page 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Auto Unlock Doors appears next to the feature showing the system has been When ON is selected, all doors will unlock when the activated or the check-mark is removed showing the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK or system has been deactivated.
Page 321 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL In warm weather, the driver vented seat feature will Flash Lamps with Lock automatically turn on when the remote start is activated. When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will These features will stay on through the duration of flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the remote start or until the key is turned to RUN.
Page 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 Headlamps with Wipers the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to (Available with Auto Headlights Only) the feature showing the system has been activated or the When ON is selected, and the headlight switch is in the check-mark is removed showing the system has been AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi- deactivated.
Page 323 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Illuminated Approach Easy Entry/Exit Seat When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 To make your selection, press and release the SELECT To make your selection, press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the feature button until a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated.
Page 325: Media Center 730N/430/430N
322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/ MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side side of the radio faceplate.
Page 326: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch position to operate the radio.
Page 327 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to save time change. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range tones.
Page 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to You may add a second station to each pushbutton by exit setting tone, balance, and fade. repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the AM/FM Button display window.
Page 329: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio MP3 Audio Play ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will NOTE: show the track number, and index time in minutes and •...
Page 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within RW/FF 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
Page 331: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of files: 255 Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file file recording media and formats are limited. When names and folder names is limited.
Page 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of Specification quency (kHz) multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in 320, 256, 224, longer disc loading times.
Page 333: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s...
Page 334: Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales Code Res+Rsc)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode (SALES CODE RES+RSC) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right ACC position to operate the radio.
Page 335 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped will remain tuned to the new station until you make Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature another selection.
Page 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ INFO Button SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call will begin to blink. letters displayed).
Page 337 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second MUSIC TYPE Button time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mode for five seconds.
Page 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Information Inform Top 40 Top 40 Jazz Jazz Weather Weather News News By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon Nostalgia Nostalga is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Oldies Oldies station with the same selected Music Type name.
Page 339 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL hours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set You may add a second station to each pushbutton by the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the control knob.
Page 340: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the MP3 Audio Play radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display NOTE: will show the track number, and index time in minutes •...
Page 341 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within RW/FF 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
Page 342: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 • Maximum number of files: 255 Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file file recording media and formats are limited. When names and folder names is limited.
Page 343 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of Specification quency (kHz) multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in 320, 256, 224, longer disc loading times.
Page 344: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 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 345: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) to return to elapsed time display. Press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when the Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode ignition is OFF).
Page 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel- using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is come kit that contains general information, including selected. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and the how to setup your on-line listening account. For further Sirius ID number will display.
Page 347 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Reception Quality SEEK Buttons Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next following reasons: channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down.
Page 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 additional three seconds will make the radio display the Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return type. to normal display). By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type RW/FF function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next...
Page 349: Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - If Equipped
346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding When you are receiving a channel that you wish to button number will display. commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. Buttons 1 - 6 The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Page 350: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device plugged into the USB port, located in the glove compart- Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external ment.
Page 351: Using This Feature
348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The glove compartment will have a position Using This Feature where the iPod or consumer electronic audio device By using iPod cable or external USB device to connect to cable can be routed through without damaging the cable USB port: when closing the lid.
Page 352: Play Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 • Jump backward in the current track by pressing and control mode, audio tracks (if available from audio device) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system. holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW button long enough will jump to the beginning of Play Mode the current track.
Page 353: List Or Browse Mode
350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to the next screen of data for that track. Once all device, or press the VR button and say Shuffle ON or screens have been viewed, the last INFO button press Shuffle Off . If the RND icon is showing on the radio will go back to the play mode screen on the radio.
Page 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current fast will scroll through the list faster. During fast scroll, a slight delay in updating the information on list on the top line and the first item in that list on the radio display may be noticeable.
Page 355: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) CAUTION! Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the • Leaving the iPod or external USB device (or any Uconnect™ phone system. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons extreme heat or cold can alter the operation or To get into the BTSA mode, press either “AUX”...
Page 356: Uconnect™ Multimedia Video Entertainment System (Ves)™ - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 2. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say UCONNECT™ MULTIMEDIA VIDEO Setup , then Select Audio Devices . ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED 3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the Getting Started Uconnect™...
Page 357: Play Video Games
354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Cycle the ignition to the ON or ACC position. • Turn on the VES™ player (if equipped on Dual Screen System) by pushing the Power button, located on the far left, or by pressing the button on the Remote Control. •...
Page 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™ jacks: NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the vehicle’s Power Inverter.
Page 359 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then touch either AUX 1 or AUX 2 in the VES column (depending which AUX input 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. is used).
Page 360: Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 2. Using The Remote Control 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control and the Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is playing then only a small banner will appear on the bottom of the screen.
Page 361 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. choose an audio source.
Page 362: Dual Video Screen
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 Dual Video Screen 3. To watch a DVD on Screen 1 for second row passen- gers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch NOTE: Typically there are two different ways to operate is on Channel 1. the features of the Video Entertainment System (VES)™.
Page 363 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Remote Control NOTE: • Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control. on the left side of the screen. 2. While looking at Screen 1 or 2, highlight DISC by •...
Page 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 Rear VES Soft-key Select Channel/Screen 1 And DISC In The MEDIA Column 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key based on the channel you NOTE: want to change and then the DISC soft-key in the MEDIA •...
Page 365: Play A Dvd Using The Ves™ Player (If Equipped)
362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Viewing a DVD on the Touch-Screen radio screen is Play A DVD Using The VES™ Player (If Equipped) not available in all states/provinces, and the vehicle 1. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The VES™ must be stopped, and the shift lever must be in the player automatically selects the appropriate mode after PARK position for vehicles with automatic transmis-...
Page 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 Using The Remote Control NOTE: • Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control. on the left side of the screen. 2. While looking at Screen 1 or 2, highlight VES DISC by •...
Page 367 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in the VES column. To exit touch the back arrow soft-key at 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. the top left of the screen.
Page 368: Listen To An Audio Source While A Video Is Playing
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 • Viewing a DVD on the Touch-Screen radio screen is 2. To listen to an audio source on Channel 1 or 2, either not available in all states/provinces, and the vehicle press Up/Down/Left/Right on the Remote Control to must be stopped, and the shift lever must be in the highlight the desired audio source or press the MODE PARK position for vehicles with automatic transmis-...
Page 369 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Touch Screen Radio Controls 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 1 while a video is playing on Channel/Screen 2, touch the 1 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. soft-key and choose an audio source.
Page 370: Third Row Swivel Screen (If Equipped)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Third Row Swivel Screen (If Equipped) • The third row screen or Screen 2 has the ability to lower and swivel to face forward. • While the swivel screen is facing forward, the second row screen or Screen 1 must be fully open in order for the swivel screen (Screen 2) to work.
Page 371: Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System
368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System Remote Control • VES is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio and video simultaneously. • In split screen mode the left side equates to Channel 1 and the right side equates to Channel 2.
Page 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 2. Channel Selector Indicators – When a button is / Prev – In radio modes, press to select to the pressed, the currently affected channel or channel button previous station. In disc modes, press to advance to the is illuminated momentarily.
Page 373 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL disc in a radio with a multiple-disc changer, PROG Up and the disc is stopped, press the SETUP button to access selects the next disc and PROG Down selects the previ- the DVD Setup menu. (see the DVD Setup Menu of this ous disc.
Page 374: Remote Control Storage
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 Remote Control Storage The video screen(s) come with a built in storage compart- ment for the remote control which is accessible when the screen is opened. To remove the remote, use your index finger to pull and rotate the remote towards you. Do not try to pull the remote straight down as it will be very difficult to remove.
Page 375: Replacing The Remote Control Batteries
372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DVD player, follow the radio’s instructions to turn Headphones Operation Video Lock on. The radio and the video screen(s) The headphones receive two separate channels of audio indicate when Video Lock is active. using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. •...
Page 376: Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 Controls The headphone power indicator and controls are located on the right ear cup. NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before sound can be heard from the headphones. To conserve battery life, the headphones will automatically turn off approximately three minutes after the rear video system is turned off.
Page 377: Replacing The Headphone Batteries
374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • When both switches are on Channel 2, the Remote is Replacing The Headphone Batteries controlling Channel 2 and the headphones are tuned Each set of headphones requires two AAA batteries for to the audio of the VES™ Channel 2. operation.
Page 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 How Long Does The Coverage Last? This warranty lasts NATURE WHATSOEVER. Some states and jurisdictions as long as you own the Product. may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not What Does This Warranty Cover? Except as specified apply to you.
Page 379: System Information
376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may register your Unwired wireless headphones selected radio mode. When shared, the radio has priority online at www.unwiredtechnology.com or by phone at over the VES™ or all radio modes (FM, AM, and SAT). 1-888-293-3332. The VES™...
Page 380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 Information Mode Display 3. Channel 1 Audio Only/Mute 4. Channel 2 Mode 5. Channel 2 Shared Status 6. Channel 2 Audio Only/Mute 7. Channel 1 ENTER Button Action 8. Channel 2 ENTER Button Action 9. Clock 10.
Page 381 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Numeric Keypad Menu screen makes it easy to enter a specific tuner frequency, satellite channel, or track number. To enter the desired digit: 1. Press the remote control’s navigation buttons ( , ) to navigate to the desired digit. 2.
Page 382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 press the remote control’s ENTER button to tune to that commands which control playback of the disc. Using the station. To jump through the list more quickly, navigate options you can activate or cancel Scan play and Random to the Page Up and Page Down icons on the screen.
Page 383 380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL control’s SETUP button activates the Display Settings Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed menu. These settings control the appearance of the video To listen to only audio portion of the channel with the on the screen. The factory default settings are already set screen closed: for optimum viewing, so there is no need to change these •...
Page 384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 • Video CDs (MPEG-1 video compression) If the screen is closed and there is no audio heard, verify that the headphones are turned on (the ON indicator is DVD Region Codes illuminated) and the headphone selector switch is on the desired channel.
Page 385 382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • For multi-session CDs that contain only multiple CD- Recorded Discs Audio sessions, the player will renumber the tracks so The VES™ DVD player will play CD-R and CD-RW discs each track number is unique. recorded in CD-Audio or Video-CD format, or as a •...
Page 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 • Any file that is copy protected (such as those down- The recommended method for labeling recordable discs (CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD-R) is with a permanent marker. loaded from many online music stores) will not play. Do not use adhesive labels as they may separate from the The DVD player will automatically skip the file and disc, become stuck, and cause permanent damage to the...
Page 387 384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • To change the current directory, use the remote con- skipping forward 1.0 to 3.0 seconds at a time. If the end trol’s PROG Up and Down buttons. of the disc is reached, the DVD player will return to the beginning of the disc and attempt to play the start of the Disc Errors first track.
Page 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 Display All of the Language settings have a special Other setting Other Language Setup to accommodate languages other than Japanese or Eng- lish. These languages are selected using a special four- digit code. To enter a new language code, activate the DVD Setup Menu.
Page 389 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Using the remote control Up and Down cursor but- Rating and Password Setup tons, select a digit for the current position. After The Rating and Password settings work together to control selecting the digit, press the remote control’s Right the types of DVDs that your family watches.
Page 390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 The default rating is Level 8 (play all discs without a To set the password, activate the DVD Setup Menu and password) and the default password is 0000. follow these additional instructions: • Using the remote control Left and Right cursor but- tons, select the Rating tab.
Page 391 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Using the remote control’s Up and Down cursor buttons to set the value for the current digit and the remote control’s Right cursor button to select digits, enter the new password. • After the four-digit password is entered, press the remote control’s ENTER button to accept the change.
Page 392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 • Using the remote control’s Up and Down cursor To set the rating, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: buttons, select the new rating level, and then press the remote control’s ENTER button to accept the change. •...
Page 393: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL General Information STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED This system complies with Part 15 of the FCC Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 394: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 The right-hand rocker switch has a pushbutton in the Radio Operation center, and controls the volume and mode of the sound Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase listenable station, and pressing the bottom of the switch the volume.
Page 395: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective precautions: coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 396: Climate Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 CLIMATE CONTROLS The rear airflow modes will mirror the front unit opera- The Climate Control system allows you to regulate the tion. Rear Panel mode is automatically selected when the temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating front control is in the Panel mode.
Page 397 394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Left Front Temperature Control operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off) Provides left front seat occupant with independent tem- position. Blower control should be left in the ON perature control. Turn left for cooler or right for warmer position to allow the climate control to either warm or temperature settings.
Page 398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 7. Front Defrost Mode NOTE: • You can turn off the heated mirror feature at anytime Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use Defrost mode with by pressing the rear window defroster switch a second maximum blower and temperature settings for best time.
Page 399 396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) • If the Recirculation button is pressed when the system • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra- is in Defrost mode the Recirculation LED indicator will sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the flash 3 times to indicate Recirculation mode is not window.
Page 400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 • In order to prevent fogging, when the Recirculation 11. Floor Mode Button button is pressed and the mode control is set to Panel, Air is directed through the floor outlets with a the A/C will engage automatically. small amount through the defrost and side window demist outlets.
Page 401: Rear Manual Climate Control - If Equipped
398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: For maximum airflow to the rear, the center The rear blower and temperature controls for the rear instrument panel outlets can be directed toward the rear seat passengers are located in the headliner, near the seat passengers.
Page 402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 Rear Blower Control CAUTION! The primary control for the rear blower is on the front climate control unit, located on the instrument panel. Interior air enters the Rear Manual Climate Control system through an intake grille, located in the right Only when the front control for the rear blower is in the side trim panel behind the third row seats.
Page 403: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When rear controls are locked by the front system, the Floor Mode lock symbol on the temperature knob is illuminated, and Air comes from the floor outlets. the rear overhead adjustments are inoperable. Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Rear Mode Control Equipped Headliner Mode...
Page 404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 The Three-Zone ATC system automatically maintains the 1. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button interior comfort level desired by the driver and all passen- Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning gers. The system automatically adjusts the air temperature, (A/C) setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON.
Page 405 402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Right Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display 11. Rear Lock This display shows the temperature setting for the right Press and release the Rear Lock button on the front ATC front seat occupant. panel to lock and unlock the rear climate controls 8.
Page 406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 15. Mode Control Button To change the rear system settings: Press and release to select between Modes (Panel, Bi- 1. Press REAR button to change control to rear control Level, Floor, Mix). Performing this function will cause the mode, Rear display (below) will appear.
Page 407 404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Mode Display 2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the This display shows the current Mode selection. system to maintain, by adjusting the driver, front passen- ger, and rear seat rotary temperature knobs. Once the 2.
Page 408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 customer-programmable feature. Refer to the “Elec- There are seven fixed blower speeds. tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer- Use the outer dial control to regulate Programmable Features” in this Section. the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select.
Page 409 406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Panel Mode Floor Mode Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of panel. These outlets can be adjusted for direction, air is directed through the defrost and side window and turned on or off to control airflow.
Page 410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 Air Conditioning (A/C) Recirculation Control The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator When outside air contains smoke, odors, or to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, system.
Page 411 408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If The rear ATC system is located in the headliner, near the Equipped center of the vehicle. The rear ATC system has floor air outlets at the rear of the right side sliding door, and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position.
Page 412 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 1. Press the Rear Temperature Lock button on the front NOTE: • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for ATC panel. This turns off the Rear Temperature Lock icon in the rear temperature knob. cold or hot vehicles.
Page 413 410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Blower Control Rear Temperature Control The rear blower control knob can be manually set to off, To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle, or any fixed blower speed, by rotating the knob from low rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to lower to high.
Page 414: Summer Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 411 Headliner Mode Summer Operation Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each of The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant the flow of air.
Page 415: Vacation/Storage
412 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vacation/Storage Outside Air Intake Before you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves.
Page 416: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 413 Operating Tips A/C Air Filter On vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Con- trol (ATC), the climate control system filters out dust and pollen from the air. Refer to “Air Conditioning” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for filter replacement instructions.
Page 418 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....419 Automatic Transmission ....422 Automatic Transmission .
Page 419 416 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving Through Water ....435 Tire Safety Information ....452 Flowing/Rising Water .
Page 420 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 Full Size Spare – If Equipped ... . 466 Fuel Requirements ..... 482 Limited-Use Spare –...
Page 421 418 STARTING AND OPERATING Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicle Loading ..... . 492 Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles ..489 Vehicle Certification Label .
Page 422: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle. A inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if child could operate power windows, other con- present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat trols, or move the vehicle.
Page 423: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or -29°C)
420 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage If The Engine Fails To Start automatically in 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the WARNING! ignition switch to the OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”...
Page 424 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster To prevent damage to the starter, DO NOT crank the cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster engine for more than 15–second intervals at one time. battery or the battery in another vehicle.
Page 425: After Starting
422 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting WARNING! The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up. Remember to disconnect the engine block heater cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED electrical cord could cause electrocution. The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits quicker starts in cold weather.
Page 426 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Do not move the shift lever between PARK, RE- • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK VERSE, NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than above idle speed.
Page 427: Key Ignition Park Interlock
424 STARTING AND OPERATING This system prevents the key fob from being removed WARNING! (Continued) unless the shift lever is in PARK. • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the those in or near the vehicle.
Page 428: Fuel Economy (Econ) Mode
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode When the Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode is engaged, the The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can improve the vehi- vehicle control systems will change the following: cle’s overall fuel economy during normal driving condi- •...
Page 429: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
426 STARTING AND OPERATING Six-Speed Automatic Transmission The shift lever position display (located in the instrument panel cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of the PARK position (Refer to Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System in this section).
Page 430: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 The transmission shift lever has only PARK, REVERSE, When parking on a level surface, you may place the shift NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift positions. Manual shifts can lever in the PARK position first, and then apply the be made using the Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift parking brake.
Page 431 428 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure if it is not completely in PARK. Check by trying to those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, move the shift lever rearward (with the brake you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is pedal released) after you have placed it in PARK.
Page 432 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 433 430 STARTING AND OPERATING REVERSE CAUTION! This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other stop. reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can result in severe transmission damage.
Page 434 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as limited to third gear only. Normal operation will resume when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi- once the transmission temperature has risen to a suitable tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or level.
Page 435 432 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Shift the transmission into PARK. Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows the 3. Turn the engine OFF. driver to limit the highest available gear when the shift 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. lever is in the DRIVE position.
Page 436 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 To exit ERS mode, simply press and hold the shift lever to Overdrive Operation the right (+) until “D” is once again displayed in the shift The automatic transmission includes an electronically lever position indicator in the instrument cluster. controlled Overdrive (sixth gear).
Page 437: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
434 STARTING AND OPERATING Torque Converter Clutch DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been Acceleration included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull cally at calibrated speeds.
Page 438: Traction
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 Traction DRIVING THROUGH WATER When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Driving through water more than a few inches/ layer of water to build up between the tire and road centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure surface.
Page 439: Shallow Standing Water
436 STARTING AND OPERATING Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! (Continued) Although your vehicle is capable of driving through • Driving through standing water may cause dam- shallow standing water, consider the following Caution age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- and Warning before doing so. ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination CAUTION!
Page 440: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 437 POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph steering capability if power assist is lost.
Page 441: Power Steering Fluid Check
438 STARTING AND OPERATING system. This noise should be considered normal, and it checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are does not in any way damage the steering system. apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- pated.
Page 442: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the...
Page 443 440 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the automatic • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
Page 444: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING! (Continued) The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged vehicle stability and brake performance under most before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake braking conditions.
Page 445 442 STARTING AND OPERATING • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end WARNING! (Continued) of the stop • The Anti-Lock Brake System cannot prevent colli- sions, including those resulting from excessive WARNING! speed in turns, following another vehicle too •...
Page 446: Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 443 Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light If both the “Brake Warning Light” and the “Anti-Lock The “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” moni- Brake Warning Light” remain on, the ABS and Electronic tors the anti-lock brake system. The light will Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not function- come on when the ignition switch is turned to ing.
Page 447: Brake Assist System (Bas)
444 STARTING AND OPERATING wheel(s) and engine power is reduced, to provide en- WARNING! hanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the TCS • The TCS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- functions similarly to a limited-slip differential, and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle.
Page 448: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 brakes. This can help reduce braking distances. The BAS WARNING! (Continued) complements the ABS. Applying the brakes very quickly • The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the benefit of never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous the system, you must apply continuous braking pressure manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety...
Page 449 446 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle WARNING! (Continued) path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual • ESC cannot prevent accidents, including those path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appro- very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning.
Page 450 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 ESC On again, momentarily press the “ESC Off” switch. This will This mode is the normal operating mode for ESC on restore the normal “ESC On” mode of operation. two-wheel drive vehicles. Whenever the vehicle is NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving started, the ESC system will be in this mode.
Page 451 448 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac- ESC OFF Indicator Light celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and Light”...
Page 452: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., Hill Start Assist (HSA) The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. HSA will maintain ing uphill is in REVERSE gear).
Page 453 450 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to 7. Press the “ESC Off” switch (located in the lower “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- switch bank below the climate controls) four times within derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- 20 seconds.
Page 454 STARTING AND OPERATING 451 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to follow these warnings may cause the • If you use a trailer brake controller with your vehicle to roll down the incline and could collide trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and with another vehicle, object or person, and cause deactivated with the brake switch.
Page 455: Tire Safety Information
452 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 456 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded ample: T145/80D18 103M.
Page 457 454 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 458: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 459: Tire Terminology And Definitions
456 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the Cold Tire Inflation Pressure vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 460: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door.
Page 461 458 STARTING AND OPERATING axles must not be exceeded. For further information on This placard tells you important information about GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to the: “Vehicle Loading” in this section. 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of...
Page 462 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of of your vehicle with varying seating configurations cargo and luggage load capacity.
Page 463 460 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 464: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 465: Tire Inflation Pressures
462 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to door.
Page 466: Tire Pressures For High-Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 463 Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), “cold tire inflation pressure.” Cold tire inflation pressure which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not outside temperature condition.
Page 467: Radial-Ply Tires
464 STARTING AND OPERATING Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in WARNING! the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs. High-speed driving, with your vehicle at or above maximum load, is dangerous. The added strain on Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And your tires could cause them to fail.
Page 468: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 465 with one of the following types of non-matching tempo- Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T” rary use spares; compact, full size, or limited-use. Do not or “S” preceding the size designation. Example: T145/ install more than one non-matching temporary use spare 80D18 103M.
Page 469: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
466 STARTING AND OPERATING your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the WARNING! original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive more than Limited-Use Spare –...
Page 470: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 467 Tire Spinning WARNING! When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h), Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- or for more than 30 seconds continuously, without stop- stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle ping.
Page 471: Tread Wear Indicators
468 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original-equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
Page 472: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 469 Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously with oil, grease and gasoline.
Page 473: Tire Chains
470 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 474 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Install chains on the front wheels as tightly as To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the possible and then retighten after driving about following precautions: 0.5 mile (0.8 km). •...
Page 475: Snow Tires
472 STARTING AND OPERATING SNOW TIRES poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be during the winter. All season tires can be identified by the checked before using these tire types.
Page 476: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 473 The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure does not apply to some directional tires that must not be based on the cold inflation tire placard pressure require- reversed.
Page 477 474 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if For example, your vehicle may have a recommended the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning cold (parked for more than three hours) tire placard threshold for any reason, including low temperature pressure of 35 psi (241 kPa).
Page 478 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care • The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have been established for the tire size equipped on your •...
Page 479: Base System
476 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Tire Pressure and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in Warnings the tire. The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster, a Base System “LOW TIRE PRESSURE”...
Page 480 STARTING AND OPERATING 477 The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash Vehicles With Compact Spare on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a 1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have a system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound TPMS sensor.
Page 481: Premium System - If Equipped
478 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and The Premium TPMS consists of the following compo- reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare nents: tire, the TPMS will automatically update, and the “Tire •...
Page 482 STARTING AND OPERATING 479 Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four message is then followed by a graphic display, with - - in active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible, place of the pressure value(s) indicating which TPMS and inflate the low tire(s) that is flashing on the graphic Sensor(s) is not being received.
Page 483 480 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors. limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, the “Tire The EVIC will also display a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”...
Page 484 STARTING AND OPERATING 481 4. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will General Information sound, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid, RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 485: Fuel Requirements
482 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- 3.6L Engine wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties This engine is designed to meet all emis- necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, sions regulations and provide excellent and durability for your vehicle.
Page 486: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
STARTING AND OPERATING 483 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol may be used in your vehicle.
Page 487: Mmt In Gasoline
484 STARTING AND OPERATING To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether E-85 perform the following: the gasoline contains MMT. It is even more important to look for gasoline without MMT in Canada, because MMT •...
Page 488: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 485 Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentra- performance: tions of methanol.
Page 489: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
486 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper WARNING! maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mal conditions repaired promptly.
Page 490 STARTING AND OPERATING 487 the other sections of this manual for information on CAUTION! features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline-only powered vehicles. Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. E-85 Fuel Cap E-85 Badge...
Page 491: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
488 STARTING AND OPERATING Ethanol Fuel (E-85) When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and • you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less 15% unleaded gasoline. than 1/4 full •...
Page 492: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 489 • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully Starting compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C).
Page 493: Replacement Parts
490 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- left side of the vehicle.
Page 494 STARTING AND OPERATING 491 NOTE: The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened WARNING! while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door.
Page 495: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
492 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL may VEHICLE LOADING come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- the vehicle is refueled. istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar.
Page 496 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) WARNING! • Type of Vehicle Because the front wheels drive and steer the vehicle, • Month, Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) it is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR.
Page 497 494 STARTING AND OPERATING Curb Weight Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight separately. It is important that you distribute the load of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full evenly over the front and rear axles.
Page 498: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 Common Towing Definitions CAUTION! The following trailer towing-related definitions will as- sist you in understanding the following information: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
Page 499 496 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) WARNING! The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination. It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) can result if either rating is exceeded.
Page 500 STARTING AND OPERATING 497 Frontal Area Weight-Distributing Hitch The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- maximum width of the front of a trailer. age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the Trailer Sway Control tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer’s axle(s).
Page 501 498 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability, braking performance, and could result in a collision. • Weight-distributing hitch systems may not be compatible with surge brake couplers. Consult with an authorized hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable authorized Recreational Vehicle dealer for additional information.
Page 502 STARTING AND OPERATING 499 With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect)
Page 503 500 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification TRAILER HITCH CLASSIFICATIONS The following chart provides the industry standard for Max. GTW Class the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can (Gross Trailer Wt.) tow, and should be used to assist you in selecting the Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Page 504 STARTING AND OPERATING 501 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. GCWR (Gross Com- Max. GTW Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. Tongue Wt. bined Wt. Rating) (Gross Trailer Wt.) Up to 2 persons &...
Page 505 502 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
Page 506 STARTING AND OPERATING 503 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph options, must be considered as part of the total load on (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
Page 507 504 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a and will not shift during travel. When trailering grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts the tow vehicle.
Page 508 STARTING AND OPERATING 505 Towing Requirements – Tires replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact GVWR and GAWR limits. spare tire. Towing Requirements –...
Page 509 506 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) distance. When towing you should allow for addi- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle should be of adequate capacity.
Page 510 STARTING AND OPERATING 507 The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following four-pin connector and seven-pin connector illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 —...
Page 511: Towing Tips
508 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping • Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy •...
Page 512: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 509 • Air Conditioning NOTE: This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or Turn off temporarily. vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are OFF the ground. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) CAUTION! Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- Recreational towing is not allowed.
Page 514: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flashers ....513 Preparations For Jacking ....522 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 515 512 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ....536 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ....539 Shift Lever Override .
Page 516: Hazard Warning Flashers
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 513 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the lower center area of the instrument panel. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 517: Jacking And Tire Changing
514 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the over and stop the vehicle.
Page 518: Jack Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 515 WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Page 519: Spare Tire Removal
516 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Removal To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut The spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located To access the spare tire winch drive nut and lower the under the center of the vehicle between the front doors by spare tire, you will need to refer to one of the following means of a cable winch mechanism.
Page 520 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 517 Super Console Lower Drawer 2. Open the front drawer to expose the storage compart- 1 — Lower Drawer 2 — Front Drawer ment. 3 — Front Drawer Liner 1. Pull the lower drawer out from the rear of the floor console.
Page 521: Spare Tire Tools
518 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the liner from the console’s storage compart- ment to access the spare tire winch drive nut. Winch Cover Assembly Plug (If Equipped) Spare Tire Tools The tool pouch contains three pieces and can be as- Drive Nut Access sembled into a spare tire hook;...
Page 522 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 519 Assembled T-handle Assembling The Spare Tire Hook A — Spare Tire Hook/T-handle A — Spare Tire Hook/T-handle B — Extension 1 B — Extension 1 C — Extension 2 C — Extension 2...
Page 523: Spare Tire Removal Instructions
520 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Removal Instructions 2. Rotate the nut to the left until the winch mechanism The spare tire is located under the vehicle beneath the stops turning freely. This will allow enough slack in the center console area.
Page 524 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 521 4. Stand the tire/cover assembly upright and remove the wheel spacer by squeezing the winch retaining tabs together. Push the retainer through the spare tire to release it from the wheel. Pulling Spare Tire NOTE: If either front tire is flat it may be necessary to jack up the vehicle to remove the compact spare tire/ cover assembly from under the vehicle.
Page 525: Preparations For Jacking
522 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking 4. Place the shift lever into PARK. 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or 5. Turn OFF the ignition. slippery areas. 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking WARNING! position.
Page 526: Jacking Instructions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 523 Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. help prevent personal injury or damage to your •...
Page 527 524 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. NOTE: Refer to the “Compact Spare Tire” section of “Tires – General Information” for information about the spare tire, its use, and operation.
Page 528 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 525 Front Jack Locations Rear Jacking Locations NOTE: In some situations the jack may need to be Front jack location is on the sill flange of the vehicle body and is located 6 in (150 mm) from door edge. placed on its side in order to be pushed under the vehicle.
Page 529 526 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and could be crushed.
Page 530 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 527 NOTE: Do not install the wheel cover on the compact spare. 7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left. 8. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage.
Page 531: Securing The Spare Tire
528 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Refer to the “Spare Tire Tools” section for WARNING! instructions on assembling the T-handle. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or 12. Stow the jack, jack handle and winch handle tools hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- back in the stowage compartment.
Page 532 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 529 3. Turn the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is WARNING! down, and place the tire into the spare tire/cover assem- bly. Slide the wheel spacer through the center of the A loose compact spare tire/cover assembly, thrown wheel and spare tire/cover assembly, so that the two forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger retainer tabs snap out and engage the spare tire cover on...
Page 533: Road Tire Installation
530 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! CAUTION! Verify that both retainer tabs of the wheel spacer The winch mechanism is designed specifically to have been properly extended through the center of stow a compact spare tire only. Do not attempt to use the wheel and spare tire/cover assembly.
Page 534 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 531 4. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
Page 535: Jump-Starting Procedure
532 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES correct tightness, have them checked with a torque 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack wrench by your authorized dealer or service station. handle counterclockwise. 7. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a 4.
Page 536: Preparations For Jump-Start
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 533 NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack Preparations For Jump-Start follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of precautions. the engine compartment. CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,...
Page 537: Jump-Starting Procedure
534 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park WARNING! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. ever the hood is raised.
Page 538 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 535 CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark or the discharged vehicle.
Page 539: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
536 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion.
Page 540: Shift Lever Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 537 NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when starting WARNING! off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) to “Partial Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- Off”...
Page 541 538 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Remove the shift lever override access cover located 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position near the top right of the shift lever in the instrument without starting the engine. panel. 4.
Page 542: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 539 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground ALL MODELS Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable: • Transmission in NEUTRAL • 25 mph (40 km/h)max speed Rear Wheel lift • 15 miles (24 km) max distance Front Flatbed BEST METHOD...
Page 543 540 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with CAUTION! all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. If flatbed • Do not use sling type equipment when towing. equipment is not available, and the transmission is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all four Damage to the fascia will occur.
Page 544: Without The Ignition Key
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 541 the ground) is not allowed, as transmission damage will CAUTION! occur. If rear towing is the only alternative, the front wheels must be placed on a towing dolly. Proper towing Towing faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Page 546: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment — 3.6L ... . . 545 Engine Oil Filter ..... 552 Onboard Diagnostic System —...
Page 547 544 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission ....569 Fog Lamps ......587 Appearance Care And Protection From Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker Corrosion .
Page 548: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 545 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Air Filter 6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Battery 9 —...
Page 549: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
546 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
Page 550: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 547 “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in ”Un- For states that require an Inspection and Mainte- derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction tion. Tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound is heard. Indicator Light (MIL)”...
Page 551 548 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see your this test over. authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, 3.
Page 552: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 549 REPLACEMENT PARTS WARNING! Use of genuine MOPAR parts for normal/scheduled maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- You can be badly injured working on or around a sure the designed performance. Damage or failures motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you caused by the use of non-MOPAR parts for maintenance have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
Page 553: Engine Oil
550 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil CAUTION! • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per- Checking Oil Level To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must form repairs and service when necessary could be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at result in more costly repairs, damage to other regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
Page 554 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 551 American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil CAUTION! Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration, or been certified by the American loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. Petroleum Institute (API).
Page 555: Engine Oil Filter
552 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) Materials Added To Engine Oil SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Page 556: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 553 Engine Oil Filter Selection WARNING! The manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high provide a measure of protection in the case of engine quality filters should be used to assure most efficient backfire.
Page 557: Exhaust System
554 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 555 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
Page 559: Maintenance-Free Battery
556 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- WARNING! age: • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
Page 560: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 557 Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • It is essential when replacing the cables on the should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer 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 system positive post and the negative cable is attached to...
Page 561 558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling WARNING! R-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection 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 562 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 559 WARNING! Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is operating or personal injury may result. 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.
Page 563: Body Lubrication
560 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE hood latching components to ensure proper function. CAUTION! When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to cleaned and lubricated. indicate airflow direction through the filter.
Page 564 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 561 Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from WARNING! the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- must be exercised when filling or working around ing on geographical area and frequency of use.
Page 565: Cooling System
562 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of WARNING! the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden •...
Page 566 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 563 Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a specified Hybrid Organic Additive Technology reliable cooling system cleaner.
Page 567 564 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine and distilled water. Use higher concentrations (not to coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance exceed 70%) if temperatures below 34°F ( 37°C) are intervals.
Page 568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 565 Cooling System Pressure Cap WARNING! (Continued) The cap must be fully tightened to prevent the loss of • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine specified for your vehicle.
Page 569 566 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE engine cold, the level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high the coolant recovery bottle should be between the ranges humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor- indicated on the bottle.
Page 570: Brakes
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 567 • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at Brakes 50% HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) (minimum) In order to assure brake system performance, all brake and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of system components should be inspected periodically. your engine, which contains aluminum components.
Page 571 568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main- when performing underhood services, or immediately if taining Your Vehicle”...
Page 572: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 569 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could has been in a tightly closed container.
Page 573 570 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Selection Of Lubricant CAUTION! It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- mance. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended trans- turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration mission fluid.
Page 574: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 571 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion CAUTION! Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- graphic locations and usage.
Page 575 572 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR The most common causes are: Cleaner Wax or equivalent to remove road film, stains • Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to •...
Page 576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 573 • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider Special Care mud or stone shields behind each wheel. • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive • Use MOPAR near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once Touch Up Paint or equivalent on a month.
Page 577 574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or CAUTION! equivalent, or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, remove soap residue.
Page 578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575 Cleaning Interior Trim liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR Total Clean or equiva- your leather upholstery.
Page 579 576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- molded in clear plastic.
Page 580: Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577 Replace the seat belts if they appear frayed or worn, or if approximately 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, pull the the buckles do not work properly. liner from the water and dip it back into the water about six times.
Page 581: Fuses
578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Totally Integrated Power Module The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery. Refer to the appli- cable “Engine Compartment” illustration in this section. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses. A label that identifies each component may be printed or embossed on the inside of the cover.
Page 582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 Cartridge Mini- CAUTION! Cavity Description Fuse Fuse • When installing the Totally Integrated Power 40 Amp — Power Folding Seat Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is Green properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to 30 Amp —...
Page 583 580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 40 Amp — Power Memory Seat – 40 Amp — Rear Window Defog- Green If Equipped Green 40 Amp — Partial Zero Emis- 40 Amp —...
Page 584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Rear Center Brake — 20 Amp Power Outlet #1 Blue Lamp/Brake Switch Yellow (ACC), Rain Sensor, Cigar Lighter (Instru- — 20 Amp Trailer Lighting, Front ment Panel or with Yellow...
Page 585 582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Ignition Off Draw — — 20 Amp Trailer Tow – If Blue Video System, Satel- Yellow Equipped lite Radio, DVD, — 20 Amp Rear View Mirror, Hands-Free Module,...
Page 586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 25 Amp Powertrain — 20 Amp Fuel Pump, Diesel Natural Yellow Lift Pump – If Equipped — 15 Amp Instrument Cluster Blue Interior Light, Switch —...
Page 587 584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Airbag Module, — 20 Amp Power Outlet #3 (In- THATCHUM – If Yellow strument Panel or Equipped with Console Center) — 10 Amp Powertrain —...
Page 588: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 steering column. If you experience temporary or perma- REPLACEMENT BULBS nent loss of these systems, see your authorized dealer for service. LIGHT BULBS – Interior Bulb Number Center & Rear Dome Lamp ....578 VEHICLE STORAGE Center &...
Page 589: Bulb Replacement
586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Slide the red lock tab rearward on the connector, then LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number depress the tab and remove the connector from the bulb. Headlamp ......H11 Fog Lamp –...
Page 590: Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps 1. From behind the bumper fascia, or the access panel on the air dam, squeeze the two tabs on the side of the bulb 1. Raise the hood to access the rear of the headlamp socket and pull straight out from the fog lamp.
Page 591: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker And Backup Lamps
588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and NOTE: • If a screwdriver is used, make sure a soft material is Backup Lamps placed between the vehicle body and tool so not to 1. Raise the liftgate. scratch the paint.
Page 592: License Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589 License Lamp 2. Twist and remove the socket from the lamp assembly The license plate lamp is located under the tailgate light and pull the bulb out to remove. bar and above the license plate. 3. Push the bulb into the socket, twist the socket into the 1.
Page 593: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant Five Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT Engine Coolant (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Engine Oil Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 594: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed Automatic Transmission ATF+4 product. MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3 Brake Master Cylinder brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Page 596 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....594 Required Maintenance Intervals ..596...
Page 597 594 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime manual must be done at the times or mileages specified will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change vehicle performance and reliability.
Page 598 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 595 NOTE: referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In- oil if it has been six months since your last oil change, strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom- even if the oil change indicator message is NOT...
Page 599 596 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once A Month At Each Oil Change • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Change the engine oil filter. damage. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals •...
Page 600 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 597 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 601: Service Schedule
598 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 602 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 599 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 603 600 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 42 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 604 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 601 72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 605 602 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 606 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 603 104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 607 604 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 90 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 608 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 605 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 102 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 609 606 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 152,000 miles (247 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 610 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 607 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
Page 612: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Vehicle......611 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 613 610 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Traction Grades ..... 617 Quality Grades ......617 Temperature Grades .
Page 614: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 611 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 615: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
612 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 423–6343 •...
Page 616: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 613 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 617: Warranty Information
614 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 618: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 615 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.
Page 619 616 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Service Manuals • Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the information that students and professional technicians assistance of service and engineering specialists to need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles.
Page 620 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 617 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 621 618 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 622 INDEX...
Page 623 620 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..564 Airbag Maintenance ..... . . 82 Adding Fuel .
Page 624 INDEX 621 Automatic Headlights ....199 Blind Spot Monitoring ....117 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .
Page 625 622 INDEX Caps, Filler Checks, Safety ......99 Fuel ......490 Child Restraint .
Page 626 INDEX 623 Connector Pressure Cap ......565 UCI ......346 Radiator Cap .
Page 627 624 INDEX Disposal Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ... . . 445 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ... . . 565 Electronic Vehicle Information Engine Oil .
Page 628 INDEX 625 Flooded, Starting ..... 420 Exterior Folding Mirrors ....114 Fuel Requirements .
Page 629 626 INDEX Replacement Parts ....490 Clean Air ......482 Starting .
Page 630 INDEX 627 Fuses ....... . 578 Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ... . . 125 Hazard Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) .
Page 631 628 INDEX Hill Start Assist ......449 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ... . 578 Hitches Interior Appearance Care .
Page 632 INDEX 629 LATCH Center Mounted Stop ....588 (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ..90 Daytime Running ....200 Latches .
Page 633 630 INDEX Park ......587 Loading Vehicle ....260,492,494 Passing .
Page 634 INDEX 631 Memory Seat ......115,192 Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) ..224 Methanol .
Page 635 632 INDEX Viscosity ......552,589 Power Onboard Diagnostic System ....546,547 Door Locks .
Page 636 INDEX 633 Radio Operation ......392 Replacement Parts ..... . . 549 Radio Remote Controls .
Page 637 634 INDEX Seat Belt Reminder ..... . . 68 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ....17 Seat Belts .
Page 638 INDEX 635 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....470 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound Snow Tires ......472 System Controls .
Page 639 636 INDEX Text Messaging ......147 Pressure Warning Light ....289 Tilt Steering Column .
Page 640 INDEX 637 Traction Control ......443 Transporting Pets ......95 Traction Control Switch .
Page 641 638 INDEX Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ....7 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ....573 Vehicle Storage .
Page 642 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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