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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 features and equipment that are either standard or op- the name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....8 Rollover Warning .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group will improve with experience. When driving off-road or LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics.
Page 7: Rollover Warning
INTRODUCTION 5 NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. control.
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts pro- Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the vided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and U.S.
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Page 10: Warnings And Cautions
8 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 11: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Page 13: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....14 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ..20 Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) .
Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Open Window Feature — Windows ......42 If Equipped .
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 74 If Equipped ......59 Event Data Recorder (EDR) .
Page 16: A Word About Your Keys
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition switch.
Page 17: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 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 18: Removing Key Fob From Ignition
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Removing Key Fob From Ignition at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 19 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if CAUTION! (Continued) equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up • Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either: to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the •...
Page 20: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SENTRY KEY CAUTION! The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthor- ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation remove Key Fob from the ignition and lock all doors is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Page 21: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid Replacement Keys Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these conditions will NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the result in the engine being shut off after two seconds.
Page 22: Customer Key Programming
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • This device must accept any interference that may be Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho- rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a received, including interference that may cause unde- blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics.
Page 23: Rearming The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, one should go off in the future, you will need to know which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it. make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF and the key is physically removed from the ignition.
Page 24: To Disarm The System
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Disarm The System NOTE: • The driver’s door key cylinder and the liftgate button The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods: on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 25: Tamper Alert
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle ILLUMINATED ENTRY and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 26: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat” position (extreme bottom position). REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate, or activate the panic alarm, from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Key Fob with RKE transmitter.
Page 27: To Lock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” under “Things To Know Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In- strument Panel” for further information. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First Press Turn Headlights On With Remote Key Unlock This feature lets you program the system to unlock either...
Page 28: Remote Open Window Feature
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock Using The Panic Alarm This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold are locked with the RKE transmitter or the Passive Entry the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one feature.
Page 29: Programming Additional Transmitters
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Programming Additional Transmitters 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be latch at the top of the RKE transmitter sideways with performed at an authorized dealer. your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal halves together. distance, check for these two conditions: General Information 1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and life of the battery is a minimum of three years.
Page 32: How To Use Remote Start
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • System not disabled from previous remote start event How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the • Vehicle theft alarm not active engine will remote start: •...
Page 33: Remote Start Abort Message On Evic
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle To Enter Remote Start Mode Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped Press and release the REMOTE START button The following messages will display in the EVIC if the on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- onds.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The engine can be started two consecutive times with equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle, the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition must be press and release the START/STOP button. If the cycled by pushing the START/STOP button twice (or START/STOP button is not present, insert the Key Fob the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN...
Page 35: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped DOOR LOCKS When remote start is activated, the heated steering Manual Door Locks wheel, and driver heated seat features will automatically Use the door lock knob to manually lock or unlock the turn on in cold weather.
Page 36: Power Door Locks
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 If a rear door is locked, it cannot be opened from inside Automatic Door Locks Programming — the vehicle without first unlocking the door. The door If Equipped may be unlocked manually by raising the lock knob. The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: Automatic Door Locks —...
Page 38: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Within 30 seconds, press the power door LOCK switch Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped to lock the doors. If Auto Unlock is enabled, this feature will unlock all the doors when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is 4.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 2. Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. Child-Protection Door Lock Function WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Page 40: Keyless Enter-N-Go
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If a Passive Entry door handle has not been used for NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the approximately 72 hours, the Passive Entry feature for window and open the door with the outside door handle.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 To Unlock From The Passenger Side: With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automati- cally.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”.
Page 44: Windows
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Power Windows The power window controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front passenger door/rear doors which operates the front passenger/rear passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN or ACCESSORY position.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Auto-Down To stop the window from going all the way up during the Both the driver and front passenger window switches Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly. have an “Auto-Down” feature. Press the window switch To close the window part way, lift the window switch to past the first detent, release, and the window will go the first detent and release when you want the window to...
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Resetting The Auto Up Feature Window Lockout Button Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window The Window Lockout button on the driver’s door allows probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto Up: you to disable the window controls on the rear doors.
Page 47: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
Page 48: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Liftgate — If Equipped When the LIFTGATE button on the RKE transmitter is The power liftgate may be opened by pulling pressed two times, the turn signals will flash twice to up on the liftgate handle or by pressing the signal that the liftgate is opening or closing (if Flash LIFTGATE button on the Remote Keyless Entry...
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 button to operate. If the liftgate is not fully open, press WARNING! the Liftgate button on the Key Fob to fully open the liftgate, and then press it again to close. During power operation, personal injury or cargo damage may occur.
Page 50: Occupant Restraints
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions WARNING! (Continued) within the same cycle, the system will automatically • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, stop and the liftgate must be opened or closed manu- make sure that all windows are closed, and the ally.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired on top of the front seats (integrated into the head length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in restraint) a seat —...
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow risk of harm from a deploying air bag: children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your WARNING! (Continued) vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment between you and the door.
Page 54: Lap/Shoulder Belts
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even WARNING! on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat and cause an accident that includes you.
Page 55: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. WARNING! (Continued) Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt outside of a vehicle.
Page 56 54 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 buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. bit on the shoulder belt.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.
Page 59: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be shoulder belt. adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck.
Page 60: Energy Management Feature
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, designed to release webbing in a controlled manner.
Page 61: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions If the passenger seating position is equipped with an The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are ALR and is being used for normal usage: equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably which are used to secure a child restraint system.
Page 62: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE position that has a belt with this feature. Children WARNING! 12 years old and under should always be properly • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced restrained in the rear seat. if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func-...
Page 63: Seat Belt Pretensioners
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the straint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the preten- latch plate.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
Page 65: Resetting Active Head Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 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 an accident.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock 1 —...
Page 67: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert ) BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger BeltAlert ) to fasten their seat belts. This feature is active whenever the ignition is on.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the 2. Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON/RUN position front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert may be (do not start the engine), and wait for the Seat Belt triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front Reminder Light to turn off.
Page 69: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 NOTE: Although BeltAlert has been deactivated, the extender should be used only if the existing belt is not Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex- while the driver’s seat belt remains unfastened.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers. design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Instrument Panel This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat- Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced • Knee Impact Bolster protection for an occupant during a side impact. The • Driver Advanced Front Air Bag Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are located in the outboard side of the front seats.
Page 72: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Air Bag Features WARNING! The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • No objects should be placed over or near the air bag driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as on the instrument panel, because any such objects determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC),...
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags may provide front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a deploys independently;...
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) SABIC air bags may offer side-impact and vehicle roll- over protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure. Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side-impact head injuries.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 • 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 76: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi- Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in proved protection for the driver and front passenger.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 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 78 76 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 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be SABIC.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as Front And Side Impact Sensors In front and side impacts, front and side impact sensors the battery has power or until the ignition key is can aid the ORC in determining the appropriate response removed.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation or all of the following may occur: continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- •...
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or • Modifications to any part of the air bag system may not function properly if modifications are could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 83: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine You will want to have the air bags ready to related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint inflate for your protection in a collision. The Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
Page 84: Child Restraints
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is were buckled/fastened; required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, •...
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 There are different sizes and types of restraints for Infants And Child Restraints children from newborn size to the child almost large • Safety experts recommend that children ride enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least seat Owner’s Manual to ensure you have the right seat one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child WARNING! restraint: • Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety air bag unless the air bag is turned off.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then, NOTE: For additional information, refer to pull the shoulder belt until it is fully extended from the www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana- retractor.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they should use a child closer to the center of the vehicle.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail- anchors can be are just visible when you lean into the rear able for some time. For some older child restraints, many seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strap if you run your finger along the intersection of the kits or retro-fit kits.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that were provided with the child restraint system.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located on Seatback) Tether Strap WARNING! Do not use the cargo tie downs located on the load floor. Improper usage of the tether can lead to a failure of an infant or child restraint.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with seat, behind the gap panel. They are not visible until separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or you fold the gap panel down. Do not use the cargo tie connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a down hooks located on the floor behind the seat.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 a Child Restraint System (CRS). These types of seat belts Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR: are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight 1. To install a child restraint with ALR, first, pull enough around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it a locking clip.
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out. If the belt still can’t be tight- ened, or if pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages. Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether Attached For center seating position route the tether strap over the seatback and headrest then attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located on Seatback) Top Tether Strap Mounting...
Page 97: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 behind the gap panel. Please note the top tether anchor- WARNING! ages are not visible until you fold the gap panel down. • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to Do not use the cargo tie down hooks located on the floor behind the seats.
Page 98: Safety Tips
96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the SAFETY TIPS limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Transporting Passengers Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO mental and should be avoided.
Page 99: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Exhaust Gas If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed and the climate WARNING! control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
Page 100: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Defroster Vehicle Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to Seat Belts feel the air directed against the windshield. See your Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, authorized dealer for service if your defroster is frays, and loose parts.
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Always make sure that floor mats are properly • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the attached to the floor mat fasteners. driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob- •...
Page 102: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Lights The Vehicle Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high Tires beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns.
Page 103: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......107 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ... . . 110 Inside Day/Night Mirror .
Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped ..122 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ..140 Power Lumbar — If Equipped ... 124 Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/...
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ..149 High/Low Beam Switch ....155 Headlight Delay ..... 149 Windshield Wipers And Washers .
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set A Desired Speed ....164 To Resume Speed ....173 To Deactivate .
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Enabling And Disabling Parksense ..197 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ..206 Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist Programming HomeLink .
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pinch Protect Feature ....214 Center Console ..... . 224 Venting Sunroof —...
Page 109: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror 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 110: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light in the button will illuminate to indicate when the dim- ming feature is activated.
Page 111: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight forward or rearward to resist damage.
Page 112: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE mirror, press the mirror select button for the mirror that Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by you want to adjust. Using the mirror control switch, press the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want Memory Seat”...
Page 113: Sun Visor Extension - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will NOTE: • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about be momentarily illuminated in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is opera- rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the tional.
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Sensor Location (Driver Side Shown) 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 116 114 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 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 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 118 116 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 119: Rear Cross Path
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
Page 120: Modes Of Operation
118 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 121: Uconnect™ Phone - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 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 122: Voice Command - If Equipped
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! (Continued) Voice Commands can be initiated by pressing the VR • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your button located on the radio or steering wheel vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat controls (if equipped).
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when you have reached the desired position.
Page 124: Passenger's Power Seat - If Equipped
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reclining The Seatback WARNING! (Continued) The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the backward. Push the seatback switch forward or rear- shoulder belt is no longer resting against your ward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward WARNING! The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 126: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
Page 127: Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under Adjustment the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Some models may be equipped with a manual front Release the bar once you have reached the desired passenger seat.
Page 128: Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment - Recline
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — WARNING! Recline To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 129: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Heated Seats — If Equipped On some models, the front and rear seats may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks. 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...
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start Press the switch once to select HIGH-level On models that are equipped with remote start, the driver’s heating. Press the switch a second time to select heated and heated steering wheel seat can be programmed LOW-level heating.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Rear Heated Seats You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of with heated seats. There are two heated seat switches that heat in use.
Page 132: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will The ventilated seat switches are used turn OFF automatically after a maximum of 45 minutes. to control the speed of the fans located in the seat. Press the switch once to Ventilated Seats —...
Page 133: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Head Restraints Active Head Restraints — Front Seats Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable compo- by restricting head movement in the event of a rear- nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily impact.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the downward on the head restraint.
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • 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 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift WARNING! (Continued) upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they ward on the head restraint to lower it. are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Power Folding Third Row Head Restraints WARNING! For improved visibility when in reverse, the third row head restraints can be folded using a switch, located on Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered the instrument panels switch bank.
Page 138: 60/40 Split Rear Seat
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 60/40 Split Rear Seat Fold-Flat The second row seats can be folded flat to carry cargo. Pull upward on the release lever located on the outboard side of the seat. Fold-Flat Second Row Seat Release Lever...
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Easy Access For Third Row 2. Tumble the seat forward using the pull strap located Either side of the rear seat can be tumbled forward to behind the seatback. allow passengers to easily access the third row seats. 1.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not drive the vehicle with the second row seats in the tumbled position. The second row seats are only intended to be tumbled for entry and exit to the third row seat. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.
Page 141: Folding Third Row
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Folding Third Row Both third row seats can be folded forward to increase the cargo area. To lower either seat pull on the release handle located on back of the seat and lower the seat using the pull strap located next to the release handle.
Page 142: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
Page 143: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory to 12 AM and 12 FM stations can be set). NOTE: Each time the S (SET) button and a numbered 6.
Page 144: Memory Position Recall
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 11. Select Remote Linked to Memory in the Electronic To recall the memory setting for driver two, press Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter Yes . Refer MEMORY button number 2 on the driver’s door, or the to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to Customer-Programmable Features”...
Page 145: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 3. Press and release the memory S (SET) button located Easy Entry/Exit Seat on the driver’s door. This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the 4.
Page 146: To Open And Close The Hood
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE driving position when the key is placed into the TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ignition, and turned out of the LOCK position toward To open the hood, two latches must be released. the ACC/ON position.
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 2. Reach under the hood from outside the vehicle, move CAUTION! the safety latch to the left and lift the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
Page 148: Lights
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The head- light switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, cargo lights and fog lights (if equipped).
Page 149: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 NOTE: Automatic Headlights — If Equipped • Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and This system automatically turns the headlights on or off fog light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less according to ambient light levels.
Page 150: Smartbeam™ - If Equipped
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle spe- Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for cific light and automatically switches from high beams to further information. low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view. If your vehicle is equipped with a “Rain Sensitive Wiper NOTE: If the windshield or SmartBeam™...
Page 151: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 NOTE: This system will not activate until the vehicle is not in the PARK position. The lights will remain on until at or above 20 mph (32 km/h). the ignition is switched to the OFF or ACC position or the parking brake is engaged.
Page 152: Parking Lights And Panel Lights
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Parking Lights And Panel Lights To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. To turn off the parking lights, rotate the headlight switch back to the O (Off) position. Fog Lights —...
Page 153: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Interior Lights to its farthest position up until you hear a click. This Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front feature is termed the “Parade” mode and is useful when doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating headlights are required during the day.
Page 154: Lights-On Reminder
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lights-On Reminder NOTE: Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when Front Map/Reading Lights the driver’s door is opened.
Page 155: Ambient Light
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either Ambient Light side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light time visibility.
Page 156: Multifunction Lever
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows steering column. on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 157: High/Low Beam Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel to switch the headlights to high beam. Pulling the multifunction back toward the steering wheel will turn the low beams back on, or shut the high beams off. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
Page 158: Windshield Wiper Operation
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper the windshield wiper blades from returning to the operation.
Page 159: Windshield Washer Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Windshield Washer Operation To use the washer, push on the end of the lever (toward the steering wheel) and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
Page 160: Mist
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in the off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe cycles, then turn off. WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 • Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of four settings may reduce Rain Sensing performance. to activate this feature.
Page 162: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the NEU- steering column in position, push the lever upward until TRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will not fully engaged.
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 steering column lever is located below the multifunction NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory lever on the steering column. Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel to return the tilt/telescopic steering column to pre-programmed positions.
Page 164: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps steering wheel to operate. warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start wheel has only one temperature setting.
Page 165: Electronic Speed Control
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cush- ion. This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 20 mph (32 km/h).
Page 166: To Activate
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic To Set A Desired Speed Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle vehicle set speed. has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button and release.
Page 167: To Resume Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 To Resume Speed To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) set, push the SET (-) button. If the button is continually button and release.
Page 168: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on IF EQUIPPED moderate hills is normal. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so on highways and major roadways.
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) − Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight system. It is not a substitute for active driving distance conditions.
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Cruise Control system has two control modes: WARNING! • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an You should switch off the ACC system: appropriate distance between vehicles. • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, •...
Page 171: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the The speed control buttons (located on the right side of the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise steering wheel) operates the ACC system. Control.
Page 172: To Activate
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following conditions: • When in Four-Wheel Drive Low. • When you apply the brakes. • When the parking brake is set. • When the automatic transmission is in PARK, RE- VERSE or NEUTRAL.
Page 173: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 WARNING! Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could acciden- tally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the system off when you are not using To Set A Desired ACC Speed When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the...
Page 174: To Cancel
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will not be controlling the distance be- To Cancel tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle The system will disable ACC without erasing the speed will only be determined by the position of the memory if: accelerator pedal.
Page 175: To Turn Off
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 To Resume Speed Press the RES + button and release. Then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the last set speed. NOTE: You can resume ACC from a minimum of 20 mph (32 km/h).
Page 176: To Vary The Speed Setting
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Vary The Speed Setting Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 mph While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by (1.6 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of pressing and holding the RES + button.
Page 177: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Setting The Following Distance In ACC The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between 3 (long), 2 (me- dium), and 1 (short). Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the set speed. If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the same lane, the EVIC displays the “Sensed Vehicle Indi- cator” icon, and the system adjusts vehicle speed auto- matically to maintain the distance setting, regardless of the set speed.
Page 179: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on ACC Activation). The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how- ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if necessary. NOTE: The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC system applies the brakes.
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the MENU button (located on the steer- ACC SET ing wheel) repeatedly until one of the follow- − When ACC is set, the set speed will display. ing displays in the EVIC: The set speed will continue to display in place of the Menu odometer reading when changing the EVIC display...
Page 181: Display Warnings And Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 The ACC screen will display once again if any ACC Display Warnings And Maintenance activity occurs, which may include any of the following: “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning • Set Speed Change The ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”...
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” message NOTE: If the ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of can sometimes be displayed while driving in highly Vehicle” warning is active Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise reflective areas (i.e.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 • If the sensor is damaged due to a collision, see your • Installing a snow plow, front-end protector, an after- authorized dealer for service. market grille or modifying the grille is not recom- mended.
Page 184: Precautions While Driving With Acc
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service ACC Warning Precautions While Driving With ACC If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates issues.
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Offset Driving Turns And Bends ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is In turns or bends, ACC may detect a vehicle ahead too offset from your direct line of travel. There will not be late or too early.
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using ACC On Hills Lane Changing When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic lane in which you are traveling.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Narrow Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane. There will not be suffi- cient distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 188: General Information
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Stationary Objects And Vehicles General Information ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations Classification Specifications: where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and 47 C.F.R.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 displayed if the system was in the ACC OFF position. To NOTE: You must observe the display when setting or switch back to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, press the changing speed, not the speedometer. MODE button a second time.
Page 190: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys- Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped tem (ESC/TCS) activates. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) warns the driver of a potential collision with the vehicle in front of you and To Resume prompts the driver to take action in order to avoid the Press the RES + button and then remove your foot from...
Page 191: Changing Fcw Status
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 WARNING! Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own, nor can FCW detect every type of collision. The driver has the responsi- bility to avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle via braking and steering.
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The default status of FCW is the “Far” setting, this allows Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away.
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you. FCW Off Example NOTE: • The system will retain the last setting selected by the driver after ignition shut down.
Page 194: Fcw Unavailable/Service Fcw Warning
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • FCW will not react to irrelevant objects such as over- Service FCW Warning head objects, ground reflections, objects not in the path If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ of the car, stationary objects that are far away, oncom- FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates ing traffic, or leading vehicles with the same or higher...
Page 195: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — ParkSense Sensors IF EQUIPPED The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is and audible indications of the distance between the rear within the sensors’...
Page 196: Parksense Display
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ParkSense Warning Display is located in the Instru- ParkSense Display ment cluster’s EVIC display. It provides both visual and When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display audible warnings to indicate the distance between the will turn ON indicating the system status.
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 Park Assist OFF Slow Tone 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 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone 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:...
Page 199: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 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 200: Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist System
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE approximately five seconds. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will display the Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” or the “SERVICE Instrument Panel” for further information. When the PARK ASSIST SYSTEM”...
Page 201: Cleaning The Parksense System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE Cleaning The ParkSense System Clean the ParkSense sensors with water, car wash soap position and ParkSense is turned off, the instrument and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not cluster will display “PARK ASSIST OFF”...
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc., CAUTION! must not be placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable fascia/bumper while driving the vehicle.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist • Drivers must be careful when backing up even System, it is strongly recommended that the ball when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sys- mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected tem.
Page 204: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear IF EQUIPPED camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear appears again.
Page 205: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 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 206: Turning Parkview On Or Off - Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting the “enable rear camera in reverse” soft key and pressing the “save” soft-key. Turning ParkView On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio 1. Press the “menu” hard-key. 2.
Page 207: Sunglass Bin Door
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Sunglass Bin Door At the front of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- ment access is a “push/push” design. Push the chrome pad on the door to open.
Page 208: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle’s battery.
Page 209: Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Programming HomeLink WARNING! Before You Begin • Your motorized door or gate will open and close If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, while you are training the universal transceiver. erase all channels before you begin training.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while door does not operate with HomeLink and the ga- keeping the indicator light in view.
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 This can usually be found where the hanging antenna 6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING wire is attached to the garage door opener motor. It is button. The name and color of the button may vary by NOT the button normally used to open and close the manufacturer.
Page 212: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Gate Operator/Canadian Programming 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button, Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig- while you press and release (“cycle”), your handheld nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans- transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink has mission –...
Page 213: Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. follow these steps: Troubleshooting Tips 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here are some of the most common solutions: 2.
Page 214: General Information
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry The power sunroof switch is located between the sun Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following visors on the overhead console.
Page 215: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in second and the sunroof will open automatically from any position.
Page 216: Closing Sunroof - Express
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Closing Sunroof — Express sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc- Press the switch forward and release it within one-half tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and second and the sunroof will close automatically from any release to Express Close.
Page 217: Wind Buffeting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 Wind Buffeting Ignition OFF Operation Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switch ears.
Page 218: Electrical Power Outlets
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To ensure proper operation a MOPAR ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS knob and Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp) power element must be used. outlets that can be used to power cellular phones, small •...
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 The front power outlet is located inside the storage area In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power on the center stack of the instrument panel. outlet located in the storage area of the center console. Front Power Outlet Center Console Outlet...
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo area. Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 — M7 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel Rear Power Outlet 2 — M6 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Front Console 3 —...
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 222: Power Inverter - If Equipped
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electron- ics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 The power inverter is designed with built-in overload NOTE: When the power inverter switch is pressed, protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, there will be a delay of approximately one second before the power inverter will automatically shut down.
Page 224: Cupholders
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest. located in the center console. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholder Location...
Page 225: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 STORAGE Door Storage Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy Glove Compartment access. The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Door Panel Storage Glove Compartment To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove box door.
Page 226: Center Console
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Center Console The center console contains both an upper and a lower storage area. Storage Compartment Latches Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the lower storage compartment. Storage Compartment To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on the small latch located on the lid.
Page 227: Cargo Area Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 bulbs and is powered by rechargeable lithium batteries that recharge when snapped back into place. Press in on the flashlight to release it. Lower Storage Compartment CARGO AREA FEATURES Rechargeable Flashlight The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the left side of Press And Release the cargo area.
Page 228: Cargo Storage
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, Cargo Storage twice for low, and a third time to return to off. There is a removable storage bin located on the left side of the rear cargo area.
Page 229: Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 3. The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in WARNING! place. • To help protect against personal injury, passengers WARNING! should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit cause injury.
Page 230: Rear Window Features
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES WARNING! (Continued) Rear Window Wiper/Washer • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits described on the label attached to the left door or The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch left door center pillar.
Page 231: Rear Window Defroster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned first detent for intermittent operation and to the OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” second detent for continuous rear wiper operation.
Page 232: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE distributed over the luggage rack crossbars. CAUTION! The crossbars on your vehicle are delivered stowed Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to within the roof rack side rails. Crossbars should always the heating elements: be used whenever cargo is placed on the roof rack.
Page 233: Deploying The Crossbars
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity. Deploying the Crossbars Starting with one crossbar, completely loosen the thumb screws at both ends of the crossbar.
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Remove the crossbar from the stowed position by sliding CAUTION! the crossbar towards the center of the roof. Repeat with crossbar on the opposite side. Be careful when handling the crossbars to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Position the crossbars across the roof making sure the Slide the cross bar into to the deploy position by moving letters on the crossbars align with the matching letters on it towards the matching letter in the side rail. Be sure the the side rail.
Page 236: Stowing The Crossbars
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Deploy and tighten the second crossbar to complete the Stowing the Crossbars deployment of the crossbars. Starting with one crossbar, completely loosen the thumb screws at both ends. Slide the crossbar away from the matching letter to remove it from the deployed position.
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 Starting with the one crossbar, bend up the pivot sup- Then, position the crossbar along the correct side rail. ports at each end. Make sure the letters on the crossbar align with the matching letters on the side rail.
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Slide the crossbar outward, away from the center of the roof. The crossbar will nest fully within the side rail. Tightening Crossbar Repeat the procedure to stow the second crossbar on the opposite side. Crossbar to Side Rail Once the driver’s side crossbar is in place, tighten the thumb screws completely.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 CAUTION! • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO NOT carry any loads on the roof rack without the crossbars deployed. The load should be secured and placed on top of the crossbars, not directly on the roof.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Load should always be secured to cross bars first, Cargo must be securely tied before driving your with tie down loops used as additional securing vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the points if needed.
Page 241: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....242 Engine Oil Change Indicator System ..267 Instrument Cluster ....243 Fuel Economy .
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Customer-Programmable Features Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode ..292 (System Setup) ..... . 274 Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio System Status .
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 iPod /USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped ..308 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ... . 316 Connecting The iPod Or External USB Radio Operation .
Page 244: Instrument Panel Features
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Lower Switch Bank 11 — Headlight Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Hazard Switch 12 — Hood Release 3 — Radio 8 — Storage Bin 13 —...
Page 245: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 246: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System 1. Tachometer (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels.
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL does not come on when turning the key from OFF to WARNING! ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the light after operating conditions.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 system. If this light remains on after several ignition 5. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles Light — If Equipped (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the trol (ESC) is off.
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the 10. High Beam Indicator ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have This light indicates that the headlights are on high the light inspected by an authorized dealer. beam.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, 14. 4 LOW then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was the four-wheel drive LOW mode.
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17. Fuel Door Reminder 20. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the Amber Telltale Area vehicle where the fuel door is located. This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable amber caution telltales.
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has anti-lock brake system reservoir.
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System 23. TOW/HAUL (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force The TOW HAUL button is located on the Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the center stack upper switch bank.
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- WARNING! ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
Page 256: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER The EVIC consists of the following: (EVIC) • System Status The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 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 Speed, Trip Info, Vehicle Info, Mes- sages, Units, System Setup, Turn Menu Off) and sub-menus.
Page 258: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Service Keyless System (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go, BACK Button Press the BACK button to scroll back to a Passive Entry - if equipped) previous menu or sub-menu. • Service Park Assist System • Park Assist System Blinded Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) •...
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 • Service blind spot system • ACC Set — After setting the desired speed in the ACC system. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in • Blind spot detection unavailable “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” (if •...
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ACC/FCW Unavailable Vehicle System Error — If the momentarily. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your ACC system turns off due to a temporary malfunction Vehicle” (if equipped). that limits functionality. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)”...
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 • Ignition or Accessory On Lights On • Memory 1 profile set • Oil temp high Speed may be limited • Memory 2 profile set • Oil temp high Speed limited • Memory system unavailable — Not in Park •...
Page 262: Evic White Telltale Lights
260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • All Wheel Drive System in neutral EVIC White Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- • ECO — Fuel Saver Indicator tales. These telltales include: • To Tow Vehicle Safely, Read Neutral Shift Procedure in •...
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 • Electronic Speed Control SET • Forward Collision Warning (FCW) OFF This light will turn on when the electronic This light warns the driver of a potential colli- speed control is SET. For further information, sion with the vehicle in front and prompts the refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
Page 264: Evic Amber Telltale Lights
262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL will cool and return to normal operation. Refer to “Power monitors the emissions and engine control system. If the Steering” in “Starting and Operating” for further infor- vehicle is ready for emissions testing, the light will come mation.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 • Low Fuel Light CAUTION! When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal (11.0 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause fuel is added. damage to the engine control system.
Page 266: Evic Red Telltale Lights
264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator • Liftgate Ajar This light will turn on to indicate the wind- This light will turn on to indicate that liftgate shield washer fluid is low. may be ajar. •...
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while engine is running.
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL pass H, the indicator will continuously flash and a light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed or faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the to cool.
Page 269: Engine Oil Change Indicator System
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 Engine Oil Change Indicator System Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go Oil Change Due 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition to Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.) indicator system.
Page 270: Fuel Economy
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fuel Economy Press and release the UP/DOWN buttons until one of the following Fuel Economy Functions displays in the EVIC: • Average Fuel Economy/Fuel Saver Mode • Distance To Empty Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode — If Equipped This feature shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
Page 271: Vehicle Speed
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous Trip Info and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel This feature allows you to track the total distance trav- tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the SELECT eled since the last reset and the elapsed time of travel.
Page 272: Vehicle Info
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip B Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle reset. Info” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. Press the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the Elapsed Time available information displays, then press SELECT to...
Page 273: Units
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Units NOTE: Under certain conditions, the display may be Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Units” superseded by another display of higher priority. But displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. The when the ignition switch position is changed, the display EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) can always re-appears.
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL display CAL until the compass is calibrated. You may NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of also calibrate the compass by completing one or more the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or Laptops and Radar Detectors.
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached, map. For further information, refer to “Compass Vari- then press the SELECT button. ance.”...
Page 276: Understanding Your Instrument Panel Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Customer-Programmable Features Italian (Italiano), German (Deutsch), and Dutch (Neder- (System Setup) lands). Then, as you continue, the information will dis- Personal Settings allows you to set and recall features play in the selected language. when the transmission is in PARK. If the transmission is Nav–Turn By Turn out of PARK or the vehicle begins moving, a warning When this feature is selected, the navigation system...
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 feature showing the system has been activated, or the all doors will unlock no matter which passive entry check-mark is removed showing the system has been equipped door handle is grasped. If Driver Door 1st Press deactivated.
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL button a check-mark appears next to the feature showing Horn With Remote Lock the system has been activated or the check-mark is When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will removed showing the system has been deactivated. Refer occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 Flash Lamps With Lock Headlamps With Wipers When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn (Available with Automatic Headlamps Only) signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is with the RKE transmitter.
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Easy Entry/Exit Seat REVERSE position. The mirrors will move back to their (Available with Memory Seat Only) previous position when the transmission is shifted out of This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to REVERSE. To make your selection, press and release the enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the vehicle.
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 Illuminated Approach Display ECO Symbol — If Equipped When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate The “ECO” message is located in the Compass/ and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors Temperature display;...
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the windshield. To make your selection, press and release the feature showing the system has been activated or the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the check-mark is removed showing the system has been feature showing the system has been activated or the deactivated.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in and release the SELECT button until a check-mark ap- the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is pears next to the feature showing the system has been not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned.
Page 284: System Status
282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • System Warnings Displayed (will display all currently to “Rear Park Assist System” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for system function and oper- active System Warnings) ating information. • Tire Pressure Monitor System (shows the current pres- Display Units Of Measure In: sure of all four road tires).
Page 285: Media Center 730N/430/430N
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 NOTE: Operating Instructions • Tires heat up during normal driving conditions. Heat (Voice Command System) — If Equipped will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 psi Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ User (14 to 41 kPa) during normal driving conditions.
Page 286: Media Center 130 (Sales Code Res)
284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC side of the radio faceplate. position to operate the radio.
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 SEEK Buttons 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch knob to save time change.
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second AM/FM Button time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the SET/RND Button —...
Page 289: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact pressing the pushbutton twice.
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within CAUTION! 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
Page 291: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 RW/FF Notes on Playing MP3 Files Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or file recording media and formats are limited.
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of files: 255 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in names and folder names is limited.
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification quency (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,...
Page 294: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which (SALES CODE RES+RSC) allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s side of the radio faceplate.
Page 295: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or another selection.
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes (if equipped).
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 INFO Button Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUSIC TYPE Button Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Information Inform mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button Jazz Jazz or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five News News seconds will allow the program format type to be se-...
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 hours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set Program Type 16-Digit Character Display the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust Top 40 Top 40 the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL Weather Weather control knob.
Page 300: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: display window.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. and begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 302: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Button SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning Random Play.
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. character extension) When reading discs recorded using formats other than •...
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the supported. following table are supported. In addition, variable bit Playback of MP3 Files rates (VBR) are also supported.
Page 305: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a time priority mode. single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or before writing to the disc.
Page 306: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the System Activation AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you down. may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory-installed satellite TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) radio system in your vehicle.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly ESN/SID Access on or above the antenna. With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll Reception Quality...
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia INFO Button (Satellite) Mode Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or able).
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 MUSIC TYPE Button SETUP Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button following items: or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five •...
Page 310: Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - If Equipped
308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by iPod /USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ/ the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display REL/RET radios only with Uconnect™.
Page 311: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 NOTE: • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate Uconnect™ Multimedia radio User’s Manual for iPod or external USB device support capability. • Connecting an iPod or consumer electronic audio device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the iPod /MP3 control feature to control the connected device.
Page 312: Using This Feature
310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis- Controlling The iPod Or External USB Device charged, it may not communicate with the iPod /USB/ Using Radio Buttons MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained. To get into the iPod /USB/MP3 control mode and access Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod /USB/ a connected audio device, either press the “AUX”...
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 • Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while during play mode will jump to the next track in the playing a track, skips to the next track or press the list, or press the VR button and say Next or Previous VR button and say Next Track .
Page 314: List Or Browse Mode
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclock- SCAN button again. During Scan mode, pressing the << SEEK and SEEK >> buttons will select the previ- wise (backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying ous and next tracks. the track detail on the radio display.
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 • Preset 2 – Artists device, then follow the same steps to go to the desired track in that list. Not all iPod or external USB device • Preset 3 – Albums sub-menu levels are available on this system. •...
Page 316: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL phone system. Seven devices can be paired to the WARNING! Uconnect™ phone system, but just one can be selected and played. Do not plug in or remove the iPod or external USB device while driving. Failure to follow this warning Selecting Different Audio Device could result in an accident.
Page 317: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Sirius Backseat Tv™) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 Previous Track NOTE: SIRIUS Backseat TV™ service is not available in Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on Hawaii or Canada and has limited coverage in Alaska. the radio and say “Previous Track” to jump to the Refer to the Uconnect™...
Page 318: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The LCD screen is located on the headliner behind the front seats. Remote Control Location STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The remote sound system controls are located on the rear Lowering the Display Screen surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches.
Page 319: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ CD/HDD/AUX/VES, etc.). The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand control is different depending on which mode you are in.
Page 320: Cd Player
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once precautions: will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the 1.
Page 321: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- CLIMATE CONTROLS lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective The air conditioning and heating system is designed to coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) make you comfortable in all types of weather.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The ATC system automatically maintains the interior 1. A/C Button comfort level desired by the driver and passenger. Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning (A/C) setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 6. Right Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display 10. Auto Temperature Control Button This display shows the temperature setting for the right Controls airflow temperature, distribution, volume, and front seat occupant. the amount of air recirculation automatically. Press and release to select.
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 14. SYNC Button Automatic Operation Press and release to control the temperature setting for 1. Press the AUTO button on the Automatic Temperature both zones from the driver temperature control. Control (ATC) Panel. 15. Driver Temperature Control Down Button 2.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 • The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric There are seven fixed blower speeds. units by selecting the US/M customer-programmable Use the outer dial control to regulate feature. Refer to the “Electronic Vehicle Information the amount of air forced through the Center (EVIC) —...
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Panel Mode Mix Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Air comes from the floor, defrost and side window Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to demist outlets. This mode works best in cold or direct the flow of air.
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 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 328: Rear Climate Control - If Equipped
326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Climate Control — If Equipped The Rear Climate Control system has floor air outlets, and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position. The unit provides warm or cool air through the floor and upper outlets. The rear blower and temperature controls for the rear seat passengers are located in the headliner, near the center of the vehicle.
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 Only when the Rear Control Icon is illuminated do the Rear Temperature Control second row seat occupants have control of the rear Only when the Rear Control Icon is illuminated do the blower speed. second row seat occupants have control of the rear mode control knob.
Page 330: Operating Tips
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: In many temperature positions, the BI-LEVEL As the temperature gets colder, it may be necessary to mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head- direct air onto the windshield. Adjust the temperature liner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 Summer Operation Vacation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service NOTE: In some cases during high temperature trailer (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air condi- tow operation the Air Conditioning system performance tioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh may be reduced.
Page 332: Operating Tips Chart
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart...
Page 333: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....336 Automatic Transmission ....342 Automatic Transmission .
Page 334 332 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronically Shifted Transfer Case 5.7L Engine ......363 (Three-Position Switch) (5.7L Engine) – Power Steering Fluid Check .
Page 335 STARTING AND OPERATING 333 Ready Alert Braking ....376 Radial-Ply Tires ..... 390 Rain Brake Support .
Page 336 334 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ..399 Carbon Monoxide Warnings ... . 414 Base System ......402 Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) —...
Page 337 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ... 421 Snow Plow ......438 Vehicle Loading .
Page 338: Starting Procedures
336 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES CAUTION! Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat ing precautions are not observed: belts.
Page 339: Keyless Enter-N-Go - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated Installing And Removing The ENGINE Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START START/STOP Button position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The Installing The Button starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage automatically when the engine is running.
Page 340: Normal Starting
338 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The ENGINE START/STOP button should only To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE be removed or inserted with the ignition in the LOCK START/STOP Button position (OFF position for Keyless Enter-N-Go). 1. Place the shift lever in PARK, then press and release Normal Starting the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Page 341: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or 29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 • Starting with the ignition switch in the OFF position: NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN (engine not running) position and the transmission is in • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to PARK, the system will automatically time out after change the ignition switch to the ACC position (EVIC 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the...
Page 342: If Engine Fails To Start
340 STARTING AND OPERATING If Engine Fails To Start Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) WARNING! If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather proce- • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into dures, it may be flooded.
Page 343: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 341 release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor The engine block heater cord is located: will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this • 3.6L Engine – coiled and strapped to the engine oil occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition dipstick tube.
Page 344: Automatic Transmission
342 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! CAUTION! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, ing precautions are not observed: the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in •...
Page 345: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. To move the shift lever out of the PARK position, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON or START position (engine running or not) and the brake pedal must be pressed.
Page 346 344 STARTING AND OPERATING Transmission gear engagement may be delayed after WARNING! (Continued) restarting the engine if the ignition switch is not turned to • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK the LOCK position first. or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than PARK idle speed.
Page 347 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 NOTE: Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any shifts the transmission into ERS 3 (third gear), the trans- other reason with the shift lever in NEUTRAL can result mission will never shift above third gear, but can shift in severe transmission damage.
Page 348 346 STARTING AND OPERATING transmission will downshift to fourth gear and the dis- gear). When in the DRIVE position in fifth gear, the first play will show 4. Another tap to the left (-) will shift the tap to the left (-) will downshift the transmission and transmission into third gear.
Page 349 STARTING AND OPERATING 347 Overdrive Operation and will automatically select the most desirable gear for The automatic transmission includes an electronically operation at this temperature. Normal operation will controlled Overdrive (fifth gear for 3.6L engine, fourth resume when the transmission fluid temperature has and fifth gears for 5.7L engine).
Page 350 348 STARTING AND OPERATING The transmission will downshift from Overdrive, to the most desirable gear, if the accelerator pedal is fully pressed at vehicle speeds above approximately 35 mph (56 km/h). When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode – If Equipped When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the TOW/HAUL switch.
Page 351 STARTING AND OPERATING 349 In high ambient temperatures with sustained high engine 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds, then restart the en- speed and load, an upshift, followed shortly thereafter by a gine. downshift, may occur. The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” 5. Move the shift lever to the desired gear range. will turn off.
Page 352: All-Wheel Drive Operation
350 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the vehicle has not been driven in several days, the drops below a calibrated speed, or during acceleration, the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages. first few seconds of operation after shifting the trans- mission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to the NOTE: fluid partially draining from the torque converter into •...
Page 353: Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three-Position Switch) (5.7L Engine) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 351 NOTE: This system is not appropriate for conditions where LOW range is recommended. Refer to “Off-Road Driving Tips” in “Starting and Operating” for further information. Electronically Shifted Transfer Case (Three-Position Switch) (5.7L Engine) – If Equipped This is an electronic shift transfer case and it is operated by the AWD Control Switch, which is located on the center console.
Page 354 352 STARTING AND OPERATING This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be Transfer Case Position Indicator Messages driven in the AWD AUTO position for normal street and The Transfer Case Position Indicator messages (AWD highway conditions on dry hard surfaced roads. AUTO and LOW RANGE) are located in the EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information Center) and indicate the For variable driving conditions, the AWD AUTO mode...
Page 355 STARTING AND OPERATING 353 If One Or More Shift Conditions Are Not Met: The “SERV AWD Warning Light” monitors the electronic shift all-wheel drive system. If this light remains on after 1. The indicator light for the current position will remain engine start up or illuminates during driving, it means that the all-wheel drive system is not functioning prop- 2.
Page 356 354 STARTING AND OPERATING When operating your vehicle in LOW RANGE, the WARNING! engine speed is approximately three times that of the AWD AUTO position at a given road speed. Take care not You or others could be injured if you leave the to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the (40 km/h).
Page 357: Shifting Procedure
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 LOW RANGE position will remain ON, and the newly selected All-Wheel Drive Low Range - This range provides low position indicator light will continue to flash until all speed all-wheel drive. Locks the front and rear drive- the requirements for the selected position have been shafts together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate met.
Page 358 356 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting can be performed with the vehicle rolling 2 to 2. With the ignition switch in the ON position and the 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h) or completely stopped. Use either of engine either OFF or running, shift the transmission into the following procedures: NEUTRAL.
Page 359 STARTING AND OPERATING 357 NEUTRAL Shift Procedure 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, engine off. 2. Vehicle stopped, with foot on brake. 3. Place the transmission into NEUTRAL. 4. Hold down the NEUTRAL “pin” switch (with a pen, etc.) for four seconds until the LED light by the switch starts to blink indicating shift in progress.
Page 360: On-Road Driving Tips
358 STARTING AND OPERATING ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a When To Use LOW Range – If Equipped narrower track to make them capable of performing in a When off-road driving, shift to LOW for additional wide variety of off-road applications.
Page 361 STARTING AND OPERATING 359 and/or the flow rate is reduced. If you must cross CAUTION! flowing water avoid depths in excess of 9 in (23 cm). The flowing water can erode the streambed, causing your When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph vehicle to sink into deeper water.
Page 362: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
360 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand If you stall or begin to lose forward motion while In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional climbing a steep hill, allow your vehicle to come to a stop control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low and immediately apply the brakes.
Page 363: Traction Downhill
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 If the wheels start to slip as you approach the crest of a always a good idea to check for damage. That way you hill, ease off the accelerator and maintain forward motion can get any problems taken care of right away and have by turning the front wheels slowly.
Page 364: Power Steering
362 STARTING AND OPERATING • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or POWER STEERING similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake 3.6L Engine rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-hydraulic power and cleaned as soon as possible.
Page 365: L Engine
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM” NOTE: • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- message and a flashing icon are displayed on the EVIC screen, it indicates that the vehicle tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under needs to be taken to the dealer for service.
Page 366: Power Steering Fluid Check
364 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: CAUTION! • Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel travel are considered normal and do not indicate that Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end there is a problem with the power steering system. of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when •...
Page 367: Multi-Displacement System (Mds) (If Equipped) - 5.7L Engine Only
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) CAUTION! (IF EQUIPPED) — 5.7L ENGINE ONLY This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load system as the chemicals can damage your power and cruise conditions.
Page 368 366 STARTING AND OPERATING The foot operated parking brake is located below the When the parking brake is applied with the ignition lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully.
Page 369 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The WARNING! (Continued) parking brake should always be applied whenever the • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged driver is not in the vehicle. before driving;...
Page 370: Electronic Brake Control System
368 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes the Anti-Lock Brake The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the Assist System (BAS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
Page 371: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Differential (BLD), functions similar to a limited-slip benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven ing pressure during the stopping sequence (do not axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than “pump”...
Page 372: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
370 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the tions and driving conditions, influence the chance speed of the vehicle.
Page 373 STARTING AND OPERATING 371 ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road path of the vehicle.
Page 374 372 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTO Range (All-Wheel Drive Models) Or intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, Two-Wheel Drive Models or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would normally allow is required to gain traction. To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the “ESC OFF”...
Page 375: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 373 NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving Trailer Sway Control (TSC) with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate mode by pressing the “ESC OFF”...
Page 376: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
374 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA Activation Criteria WARNING! The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to activate: If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the • Vehicle must be stopped. trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.
Page 377 STARTING AND OPERATING 375 WARNING! WARNING! • If you use a trailer brake controller with your There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than 8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and when the system will not activate and slight rolling deactivated with the brake switch.
Page 378: Ready Alert Braking
376 STARTING AND OPERATING Ready Alert Braking WARNING! (Continued) Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle reach full braking during emergency braking situations. on a hill without putting the transmission in It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may PARK and using the parking brake, it will roll occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by...
Page 379: Esc Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 ESC Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF The “ESC Malfunction Indicator Light” (located in the Indicator Light instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires lose The “ESC Malfunction Indicator Light” in the traction and the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC instrument cluster will come on when the Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 380: Tire Safety Information
378 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 381 STARTING AND OPERATING 379 • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded tion.
Page 382 380 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 383: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 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 384: Tire Terminology And Definitions
382 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof. Cold Tire Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the 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 385: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location...
Page 386 384 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 387 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available 4.
Page 388 386 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 389: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 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 390: Tire Inflation Pressures
388 STARTING AND OPERATING Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability WARNING! (Continued) Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to ride.
Page 391 STARTING AND OPERATING 389 The pressure should be checked and adjusted, as well as (1.6 km) after a three-hour period. The cold tire inflation inspected for signs of tire wear or visible damage, at least pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pres- once a month.
Page 392: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
390 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) WARNING! during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build-up, or your tire pressure will be too low. High speed driving with your vehicle at or above maximum load is dangerous.
Page 393: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 391 Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in with one of the following types of non-matching tempo- the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your rary use spares; compact, full size, or limited-use. Do not authorized dealer for radial tire repairs.
Page 394: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
392 STARTING AND OPERATING Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T” WARNING! or “S” preceding the size designation. Example: T145/ 80D18 103M. Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive more than T, S = Temporary Spare Tire 50 mph (80 km/h).
Page 395: Limited-Use Spare - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 393 your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the WARNING! original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle Limited-Use Spare –...
Page 396: Tire Spinning
394 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Spinning When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h). WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure.
Page 397: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 Life Of Tire Replacement Tires The service life of a tire is dependent upon various The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many factors including but not limited to: characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure.
Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING It is recommended you contact your original equipment WARNING! (Continued) or an authorized tire dealer with any questions you may • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use capacity than what was originally equipped on equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the your vehicle.
Page 399: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 397 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) CAUTION! Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the against damage. following precautions: • Because of restricted traction device clearance be- •...
Page 400: Snow Tires
398 STARTING AND OPERATING Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what CAUTION! (Continued) was originally equipped with your vehicle and should • Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave- not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph ment.
Page 401: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 399 These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off-Road type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to main- tain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
Page 402 400 STARTING AND OPERATING the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will cold tire pressure. Once the low tire pressure warning has decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on been illuminated, the tire pressure must be increased to cold inflation tire pressure.
Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 be ON. In this situation, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring CAUTION! (Continued) Telltale Light” will turn OFF only after the tires have been • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap.
Page 404: Base System
402 STARTING AND OPERATING • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to regularly nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain check the tire pressure in all of your tires, and to maintain correct tire pressure using an accurate tire gauge, even the proper pressure.
Page 405 STARTING AND OPERATING 403 The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will five seconds when a system fault is detected, and a chime illuminate in the instrument cluster, a “TIRE LOW will sound. If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence PRESSURE”...
Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If you install the spare tire, in place of a road tire, that • If your vehicle is equipped with a matching full-size has a pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, spare wheel and tire assembly, it has a tire pressure upon the next ignition switch cycle, a chime will monitoring sensor, and can be monitored by the Tire sound, a “TIRE LOW PRESSURE”...
Page 407: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 405 • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors automatically and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Tell- tale Light” will turn OFF, as long as no tire pressure is • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information four active road tires.
Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING minimum of five seconds, and a graphic display of the Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four pressure value(s) with the low tire(s) “flashing.” Refer to active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible, “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”...
Page 409 STARTING AND OPERATING 407 NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units message will not be present, and a pressure value will be in PSI, kPa, or BAR. displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by any of the following: 1.
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING message is then followed by a graphic display, with Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” as long as none of pressure values still shown. This indicates the pressure road tires are below the low pressure warning thresh- values are still being received from the TPM Sensors but old.
Page 411: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 409 For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will General Information sound, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 412: Fuel Requirements
410 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS optimum performance. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit over 3.6L Engine – If Equipped regular gasoline in these engines. This engine is designed to meet all emis- sions regulations and provide excellent Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to fuel economy and performance when us-...
Page 413: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 411 Reformulated Gasoline CAUTION! Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are spe- line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- blends may result in starting and driveability prob- prove air quality.
Page 414: Mmt In Gasoline
412 STARTING AND OPERATING If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 MMT In Gasoline fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline •...
Page 415: Materials Added To Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 413 Materials Added To Fuel CAUTION! (Continued) All gasoline sold in the United States is required to • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to detergents or other additives is not needed under normal overheat.
Page 416: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
414 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 417 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 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 418: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
416 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 419: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 417 • 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 420: Replacement Parts
418 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Parts Maintenance Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are CAUTION! designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your patible parts.
Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located under 2. Open the fuel filler door, and remove the fuel filler the headlamp switch). cap. Fuel Filler Door Release Switch Fuel Filler Cap...
Page 422 420 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near system could result from using an improper fuel the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the cap (gas cap).
Page 423: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 • Tighten the gas cap about one-quarter turn until you hear one click. This is an indication that the cap is properly tightened. • If the gas cap is not tighten properly, the MIL will come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled.
Page 424: Vehicle Loading
422 STARTING AND OPERATING in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the including driver, passengers, vehicle, options, trailer problem continues, the message will appear the next time tongue weight, and cargo.
Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 Each axle’s GAWR is determined by the components in Curb Weight the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight springs, tires, or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full components, sometimes specified by purchasers for in- capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo...
Page 426: Trailer Towing
424 STARTING AND OPERATING the front or rear axles has been exceeded, but the total TRAILER TOWING load is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be In this section you will find safety tips and information shifted from front to rear, or rear to front, as appropriate on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do until the specified weight limitations are met.
Page 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) WARNING! The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo and trailer tongue If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) or weight.
Page 428 426 STARTING AND OPERATING rear GAWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certifica- Weight-Carrying Hitch tion Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue information. weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the vehicle.
Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 trailer stability. Trailer sway control and a weight- distributing (load equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier trailer tongue weights (TW) and may be required depending on Vehicle and Trailer configuration/loading to comply with gross axle weight rating (GAWR) requirements.
Page 430 428 STARTING AND OPERATING With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect)
Page 431: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 429 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry trailers weighing over 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) with the Standards optional Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your authorized Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) dealer for package content.
Page 432: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
430 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Model Model GCWR (Gross Com- Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer bined Wt. Rating) (Gross Trailer Wt.) Tongue Wt.
Page 433: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 431 If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) or more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing hitch to ensure stable handling of your vehicle. NOTE: Vehicles not factory equipped with trailer tow package are limited to 3,500 lbs (350 lbs tongue weight).
Page 434: Towing Requirements
432 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 435 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 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 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 437 STARTING AND OPERATING 435 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 ad- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they ditional space between your vehicle and the ve- should be of adequate capacity.
Page 438 436 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 —...
Page 439: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 437 Towing Tips The transmission fluid and filter should be changed if Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy of continuous operation.
Page 440: Snow Plow
438 STARTING AND OPERATING Cooling System SNOW PLOW To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment heating, take the following actions: should not be added to the front end of your vehicle. The airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the −...
Page 441: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Two-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive Models Ground Models See Instructions • Transmission in PARK Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED • Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) •...
Page 442: Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models
440 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models 6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for tow- DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain ing, to secure the front wheels in the straight position. will result. CAUTION! Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is allowed ONLY if the rear wheels are OFF the ground.
Page 443: Recreational Towing - All-Wheel Drive Models (Two-Speed Transfer Case)
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Tow only in the forward direction. Towing this Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- vehicle backwards can cause severe damage to the ments can cause severe transmission and/or transfer transfer case.
Page 444 442 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Into Neutral CAUTION! Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing: It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL before recre- WARNING! ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
Page 445 STARTING AND OPERATING 443 6. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 8. After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL light stays on, release the NEUTRAL button. 7. Press and hold the transfer case NEUTRAL button (located by the selector switch). The NEUTRAL indicator 9.
Page 446 444 STARTING AND OPERATING during the shift, the NEUTRAL indicator light will CAUTION! flash continuously until all requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL button is released. Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- mission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in •...
Page 447 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 3. Insert the key fob into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine. 4. Press and hold the brake pedal. 5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 6. Press and hold the transfer case NEUTRAL button (located by the selector switch) until the NEUTRAL indicator light turns off.
Page 448 446 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case NEUTRAL, NOTE: • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met turning the engine OFF may be required to avoid gear clash. prior to pressing the transfer case NEUTRAL button and must continue to be met until the shift has been 9.
Page 449: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flashers ....448 Jump-Starting ......463 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 450: Hazard Warning Flashers
448 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank just above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 451: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 449 • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum WARNING! heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a You or others can be badly burned by hot engine supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 452: Jack Location
450 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location WARNING! (Continued) The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The in rear cargo area, below the load floor. vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed.
Page 453: Spare Tire Stowage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 451 drive” nut. The nut is located under a plastic cover at the center-rear of the cargo floor area, just inside the liftgate opening. Thumb Screw Location Spare Tire Stowage The spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of a cable winch mechanism.
Page 454: Spare Tire Removal
452 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down. Impact type tools can damage the winch mechanism. Spare Tire Removal 1. Remove the jack tools from the bag. 2. Raise the rubber mat and remove the plug from storage compartment floor.
Page 455 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 453 4. Slide the tire out from under the vehicle and rotate it 5. Spread the retaining tabs on the plastic plate and pull vertically behind the rear bumper. the metal stamping toward you to release it from the plastic plate.
Page 456 454 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Slide the metal stamping up the steel extension tube 7. Pinch the three short and two long tubes to remove the and winch cable. Rotate the metal stamping and push it protective plate from the steel spare wheel. through the hole in the plastic plate and wheel.
Page 457: Preparations For Jacking
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 455 Preparations For Jacking Block the diagonally opposite wheel. 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, away from traffic. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle vehicle closest to moving traffic, pull far enough off when the vehicle is being jacked.
Page 458 456 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. • To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
Page 459 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 457 1. Loosen the lug nuts on the road wheel one turn, but do 3. For the front axle, place the jack and protective cap on not remove. the body flange just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding.
Page 460 458 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Front Jacking Location Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding 4. For a rear tire, place the jack and protective cap on the flange rearward of the hoist/rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding).
Page 461 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 459 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 7.
Page 462 460 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter- clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks. 9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate nuts until each nut has been tightened twice.
Page 463 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 461 Installing Winch Road Wheel Installed In Spare Location 12. Slide the road wheel on the ground using the protec- NOTE: Double check to ensure the tire is snug against tive plate until it is directly under the winch and between the underbody of the vehicle.
Page 464 462 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down. Impact-type tools may damage the winch mecha- nism. 13. Lower the jack to the fully closed position. Return the tools to the proper positions in the tool bag. Fold the flap on the tool bag under the tools and roll the tools in the bag underneath the others.
Page 465: Jump-Starting
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 463 WARNING! A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided. JUMP-STARTING If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in...
Page 466: Preparations For Jump-Start
464 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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, alternator or electrical system may occur. WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
Page 467: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 465 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive WARNING! (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to remove it. • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park ever the hood is raised.
Page 468 466 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 469: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 467 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper CAUTION! cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 470: Shift Lever Override
468 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE WARNING! If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be • Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: vehicle.
Page 471: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 469 7. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. 8. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. 9. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover and rubber liner. TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service.
Page 472 470 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Towing Condition Wheels OFF RWD MODELS AWD MODELS the Ground See instructions in “Recreational Tow- If transmission is operable: ing” under “Starting and Operating” • Trans in PARK • Trans in NEUTRAL Flat Tow NONE •...
Page 473: Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 471 Rear-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with • Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. towing. When securing the vehicle to a flat bed If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear...
Page 474: All-Wheel Drive Vehicles
472 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be Vehicles equipped with a single-speed transfer case have towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than no NEUTRAL position, and therefore must be towed will 15 miles (24 km), tow with the rear wheels OFF the all four wheels OFF the ground.
Page 475: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment — 3.6L ... . . 475 Engine Oil Filter ..... 484 Engine Compartment —...
Page 476 474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Brake System ..... . . 499 Halogen Headlamps – If Equipped ..519 Front/Rear Axle Fluid .
Page 477: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 478: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 479: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 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 480: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II problem continues, the message will appear the next time system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the vehicle is started.
Page 481: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will system to update. A recheck with the above test routine happen: may then indicate that the system is now ready. a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal...
Page 482: Dealer Service
480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
Page 483: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a CAUTION! (Continued) fully warmed engine is shut off, or before starting the • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids engine after it has sat overnight. that protect the performance and durability of Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance...
Page 484 482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is Identification Symbol time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. This symbol means that the oil has Refer to “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 485 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating engine oil viscosity for your vehicle. For information on temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Page 486: Engine Oil Filter
484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Materials Added To Engine Oils Engine Oil Filter Selection Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak The manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type dispos- detection dyes, to your engine oil. Engine oil is an able oil filter.
Page 487: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc) can tenance required. provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire.
Page 488 486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep • It is essential when replacing the cables on the flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use battery that the positive cable is attached to the a booster battery or any other booster source with positive post and the negative cable is attached to an output greater than 12 Volts.
Page 489: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system.
Page 490: Body Lubrication
488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling hood latching components to ensure proper function. R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- When performing other underhood services, the hood carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be Protection Agency (EPA) and is an ozone-saving product.
Page 491 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 Avoid using the wiper blades to wipe frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- ing on geographical area and frequency of use.
Page 492: Adding Washer Fluid
490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press the blade holder.
Page 493: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the WARNING! rear window washer is shared. The fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment, be sure to check the Commercially available windshield washer solvents fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with are flammable.
Page 494 492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the CAUTION! exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- cation or oil change. Replace as required. leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the WARNING! effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con- trol device and may seriously reduce engine per-...
Page 495 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- age: portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in damage.
Page 496: Cooling System
494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the WARNING! face of the condenser. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, You or others can be badly burned by hot engine cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 497 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty and contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze), other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with the specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), reliable cooling system cleaner.
Page 498 496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine (antifreeze) and distilled water. Use higher concentra- coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance tions (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below -34°F intervals.
Page 499 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 Cooling System Pressure Cap WARNING! (Continued) The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant specified for your vehicle.
Page 500 498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Coolant Level Points To Remember The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles determining that the engine coolant (antifreeze) level is (kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming adequate.
Page 501: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle result in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling mileage, and increased emissions.
Page 502 500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check – Brake Master Cylinder WARNING! The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake when performing under the hood service, or immedi- ately if the brake system warning lamp indicates system fluid.
Page 503: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 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 504: Transfer Case
502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to CAUTION! 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m). Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage then CAUTION! and cause them to leak. Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage Selection Of Lubricant them and cause them to leak.
Page 505: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 503 Adding Fluid Automatic Transmission Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the hole, Selection Of Lubricant when the vehicle is in a level position. It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the Drain transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- First remove fill plug, then remove drain plug.
Page 506 504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter nents.
Page 507 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 Fluid Level Check – 5.7L Engine CAUTION! Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- operating temperature. This occurs after at least 15 miles (25 km) of driving. At normal operating temperature the facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- fluid cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips.
Page 508: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Remove the dipstick again, and note the fluid level on CAUTION! both sides. The fluid level should be between the “HOT” (upper) reference holes on the dipstick at normal operat- Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50°F ing temperature.
Page 509 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on Washing trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or a mild The following maintenance recommendations will enable car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with...
Page 510 508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, CAUTION! touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials considered the responsibility of the owner. such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will •...
Page 511 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 • For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or a mild Wheel And Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove the chrome-plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a stain.
Page 512 510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE if absolutely necessary. Do not use harsh cleaners or WARNING! Armor All . Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean vinyl upholstery. Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Leather Seat Care And Cleaning closed areas, they may cause respiratory harm.
Page 513: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 Glass Surfaces 2. Dry with a soft cloth. All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis Seat Belt Maintenance with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or any commercial Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical household-type glass cleaner.
Page 514 512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE and mini fuses. A description of each fuse and compo- Cavity Cartridge Mini Description nent may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the Fuse Fuse cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover 40 Amp Air Suspension that corresponds to the following chart.
Page 515 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 40 Amp Power Seat 40 Amp Starter Motor Sole- Green Green noid 30 Amp E-Brake 20 Amp Powertrain Control Pink Blue Module/Powertrain Control Module 30 Amp Headlamp Wash Re- Transmission Range...
Page 516 514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Electronic Limit Slip 10 Amp Heating, Ventilation & Yellow Differential/Air Sus- Air Conditioning (Cli- pension mate Control System) 20 Amp Liftgate Unlock/DRL 30 Amp Radio/Amplifier Yellow...
Page 517 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Occupant Restraint 10 Amp Driver Door Switch Controller Bank 25 Amp Automatic Shutdown 10 Amp Ignition Switch/ Natural 1 and 2 Wireless Control Module/Keyless En- 15 Amp Instrument Cluster...
Page 518 516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Occupant Restraint 10 Amp Antilock Brakes/ Controller Stability Control Sys- tem Module/ 10 Amp Powertrain Stoplamp Switch Controller/ Sensor Transmission Control- 25 Amp All Door Lock &Un- Natural lock...
Page 519: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of CAUTION! (Continued) service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
Page 520: Bulb Replacement
518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE headlamp bulb yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take Exterior Lights Bulb Type your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service. Headlamp – High Intensity Discharge (HID) ... . Service at Authorized Dealer (**) NOTE: Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that Headlamp (Low Beam) .
Page 521: Halogen Headlamps - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the WARNING! bulb. A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of CAUTION! High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned ON. It may cause serious Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers.
Page 522: Front Fog Lamps
520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull the bulb straight out from the keyed opening in CAUTION! the housing. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil CAUTION! contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the •...
Page 523: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 521 4. Align the index tabs of the front fog lamp bulb with 3. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly rearward to the slots in the collar of the bulb opening on the back of disengage the lamp from the aperture panel. the front fog lamp housing.
Page 524: Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp
522 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Twist socket counter clockwise and remove from 5. Pull up glass seal at bottom of window opening. lamp. 6. Remove small trim panel around liftgate glass striker. 5. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 7.
Page 525: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Rear License Lamp The center high-mounted stop lamp is an LED assembly. 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the See your authorized dealer for replacement. snap tab to remove the license lamp lens.
Page 526: Fluid Capacities
524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 3.6L and 5.7L Engines 25 Gallons 94.6 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze...
Page 527: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 525 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 528: Chassis
526 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Transfer Case – 3.6L Engine Shell Automatic Transmission Fluid 3353 or equivalent. Transfer Case – 5.7L Engine MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
Page 529 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....528 Required Maintenance Intervals ..529...
Page 530 528 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km). manual must be done at the times or mileages specified NOTE: to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best •...
Page 531 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 529 • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in master cylinder, power steering and transmission “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- (5.7L only) and add as needed.
Page 532 530 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 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 533: Service Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 531 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 534 532 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 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 535 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 533 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 536 534 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 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 537 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 535 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 66 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 88,000 miles (143 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 538 536 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 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 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏...
Page 539 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 537 104,000 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 540 538 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 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 120,000 miles (195 000 km). ❏...
Page 541 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 539 128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance ❏ 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 542 540 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or Schedule 114 Months Maintenance ❏ 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 543 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 541 † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
Page 545: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Vehicle......545 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 546 544 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Traction Grades ..... 551 Quality Grades ......551 Temperature Grades .
Page 547: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 545 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 548: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
546 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 549: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 547 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 550: Warranty Information
548 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 551: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 549 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 552 550 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 553 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 551 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 554 552 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 555 INDEX...
Page 556 554 INDEX Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 166 All Wheel Drive (AWD) ....350 Adding Fuel ......418 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle .
Page 557 INDEX 555 Special Additives ..... 504 Parking ......365 Torque Converter .
Page 558 556 INDEX Cargo Compartment ..... . 225 Climate Control ......319 Light .
Page 559 INDEX 557 Disposal of Used Coolant ....497 Dipsticks Drain, Flush, and Refill ....495 Automatic Transmission .
Page 560 558 INDEX Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ..216 Engine Electronic Brake Control System ... . . 368 Air Cleaner ......484 Anti-Lock Brake System .
Page 561 INDEX 559 Oil Synthetic ......483 Finish Care ......507 Overheating .
Page 562 560 INDEX Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ..525 Saver Mode ......268 Fog Light Service .
Page 563 INDEX 561 Gear Ranges ......343 Hill Start Assist ......374 Gear Select Lever Override .
Page 564 562 INDEX Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ... . 511 Lap/Shoulder Belts ..... . . 52 Interior Appearance Care .
Page 565 INDEX 563 Center Mounted Stop ....523 Seat Belt Reminder ....252 Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) .
Page 566 564 INDEX Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren Exterior Folding ..... 109 (LATCH) ......86,88 Heated .
Page 567 INDEX 565 Odometer ......248 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ... 206 Trip .
Page 568 566 INDEX Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..383 Programming Transmitters Polishing and Waxing ..... 507 (Remote Keyless Entry) .
Page 569 INDEX 567 Rear Wiper/Washer ..... . 228 Reporting Safety Defects ....548 Rearview Mirrors .
Page 570 568 INDEX Seat Belts ......52,98 Reclining ......126 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .
Page 571 INDEX 569 Transfer Case, Shifting out of Engine Block Heater ....341 Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....444 Engine Fails to Start .
Page 572 570 INDEX Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..67 Changing ......449 Sway Control, Trailer .
Page 573 INDEX 571 Tread Wear Indicators ....394 Transfer Case ......502 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .
Page 574 572 INDEX Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 308 Warnings and Cautions ..... 8 Universal Transmitter ..... 206 Warranty Information .
Page 575 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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