Dodge Caliber Owner's Manual
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INTRODUCTION

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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STARTING AND OPERATING
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Summary of Contents for Dodge Caliber

  • Page 1: Introduction

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............. 3 INTRODUCTION .
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual has been prepared with the assistance of Consult the table of contents to determine which section service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with contains the information you desire. the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and complete listing of all subjects.
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION 5...
  • Page 6: Vehicle Identification Number

    6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures, which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures, which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
  • Page 7: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
  • Page 9 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Steering Wheel Lock — Manual Transmission Only ....... . .18 Ignition Key Removal .
  • Page 10 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped ..24 Power Windows— If Equipped ....33 To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate .
  • Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Exhaust Gas ......68 Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag .
  • Page 12: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key Manual Transaxle code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position, push the be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer.
  • Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service. WARNING! Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons.
  • Page 14: Locking Doors With The Key

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locking Doors With The Key The system uses ignition keys, which have an embedded You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the electronic chip (transponder), to prevent unauthorized door, turn the key rearward, to unlock the door, turn the vehicle operation.
  • Page 15: Replacement Keys

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 someone used an invalid key to start the engine. Either of vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other RF electronics these conditions will result in the engine being shut off will not cause interference with this system. after two (2) seconds.
  • Page 16: Customer Key Programming

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE location. This number is required for dealer replacement seconds, but no longer than 15-seconds. Then, turn the of keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and remove the authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Pro- first key.
  • Page 17: General Information

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 The new Sentry Key is programmed. The Keyless Entry General Information Transmitter will also be programmed during this pro- The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 cedure. and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: Repeat this procedure to program up to 8 keys.
  • Page 18: Steering Wheel Lock - Manual Transmission Only

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL LOCK — MANUAL To Release the Steering Wheel Lock Insert the key in the ignition switch and start the engine. TRANSMISSION ONLY Your manual transmission vehicle is equipped with a If the key is difficult to turn, move the wheel slightly to passive steering wheel lock.
  • Page 19 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 WARNING! When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju- ries and death.
  • Page 20: Power Door Locks - If Equipped

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks — If Equipped A door lock switch is located on the driver door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors. Power Door Lock Switches Automatic Door Locks—If Equipped The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if all of the following conditions are met: Power Door Lock Switch Location...
  • Page 21 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 3. All doors are closed. 3. Depress the power door lock switch to lock the doors. 4. The throttle is pressed. 4. Verify reprogramming by driving the vehicle. 5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h). Auto Unlock The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with 6.
  • Page 22: Child-Protection" Door Lock System (Rear Doors)

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Features) in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center “Child-Protection” Door Lock System (Rear (EVIC) — if equipped section of this manual. Doors) Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC the Auto to the lock or unlock position.
  • Page 23 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down window and open the door with the outside door handle.
  • Page 24: Remote Keyless Entry - If Equipped

    24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and with metal objects. liftgate or activate the panic alarm from distances a To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate maximum of 66 feet (20 meters) using a hand held radio Press and release the UNLOCK button on the key fob...
  • Page 25: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 under “Personal Settings” in the EVIC section of this Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated manual. On non EVIC – equipped vehicles perform the will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button following steps: to deactivate the Security Alarm.
  • Page 26: Using The Panic Alarm

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The “Sound Horn On Lock” and “Flash Lamps With To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” Lock” feature can be reactivated by repeating this proce- NOTE: The Flash Lights With Lock feature can be dure.
  • Page 27: Programming Additional Transmitters

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will 2. Fasten your seat belt (Fastening the seatbelt will cancel cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to any chiming that may confuse you during this program- deactivate the Security Alarm.
  • Page 28: General Information

    28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9. A single chime will be heard. General Information This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with 10. Within four seconds of hearing the chime, press and RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the release the UNLOCK button on the fob.
  • Page 29: Battery Replacement

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile or CB radios. Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap- ply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”...
  • Page 30: Security Alarm System - If Equipped

    30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the To Set the Alarm new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause 1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out battery deterioration.
  • Page 31: Security System Manual Override

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 to that particular vehicle. A valid key will disarm the Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed system, an invalid key will allow the engine to run for 2 without using the key. To open the liftgate, squeeze the seconds and stop.
  • Page 32 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • In the event of a power malfunction, or the remote transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- liftgate lock cylinder and turn to the right (manual ous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
  • Page 33: Power Windows- If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 passenger doors for passenger window control. The POWER WINDOWS— IF EQUIPPED windows will operate only when the ignition switch is Power Window Switches turned to the ON position, ACC position, and for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned OFF or the driver’s door is opened.
  • Page 34: Window Lockout Switch

    34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Lockout Switch OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows Some of the most important safety features in your you to disable the window control on the other doors. To vehicle are the restraint systems.
  • Page 35: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown WARNING! from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer inside of the vehicle.
  • Page 36 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people belts are designed to go around the large bones of riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- your body.
  • Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, next to your arm. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt.
  • Page 38 38 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 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, •...
  • Page 40: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

    40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. In the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to upward or downward to position the belt away from allow the belt to retract fully.
  • Page 41: Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position.
  • Page 42 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the right head restraint. Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt 4. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the mini latch plate into the mini buckle until you hear a “click.” Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt 5.
  • Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 6. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” pull on the lap belt.
  • Page 44: Seat Belt Pretensioners

    44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully. Insert the mini latch plate into the slot provided in the trim panel.
  • Page 45: Enhanced Driver And Seat Belt Reminder System (Beltalert)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 the pretensioners are single use items. After a collision The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be en- that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and preten- abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by sioners, both must be replaced.
  • Page 46: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

    46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn on Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt while unbuckling and off while re-buckling the seat belt. across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. It may be necessary to retract the seat belt.
  • Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 This vehicle may also be equipped with side curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window. If the vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags, they are located above the side windows. Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG.
  • Page 48 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along WARNING! with seat belts and pretensioners, front airbags work with the driver inflatable knee blocker and the integrated • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers passenger knee blocker (non-inflatable) to provide im- or attempt to manually open them.
  • Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child risk of harm from a deploying airbag. restraint. Refer to the section on Child Restraint. 1.
  • Page 50 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The front airbag system consists of the following: WARNING! • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more • Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (If Equipped) severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work •...
  • Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 • Front Acceleration Sensors The ORC also turns on the Airbag Warning Light in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners seconds as a self-check when the ignition is How The Airbag System Works first turned on.
  • Page 52 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are • The Side Impact (SRS) Side Curtain Airbags (If located in the center of the steering wheel and the right equipped) are designed to activate only in certain side side of the instrument panel.
  • Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the only about half of the time it takes you to blink your side curtain airbag inflates. This especially applies to eyes. It then quickly deflates while helping to protect children.
  • Page 54 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If A Deployment Occurs floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. The airbag systems are designed to deploy when the They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. airbag control modules detect a moderate-to-severe col- However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a lision, to help restrain the driver and front passenger, and few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor...
  • Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! WARNING! Deployed airbags can’t protect you in another colli- sion. Have the airbags replaced by an authorized • Modifications to any part of the airbag system dealer as soon as possible. could cause it to fail when you need it.
  • Page 56 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Warning Light moment of airbag deployment, or near-deployment, and You will want to have the airbags ready to up to a quarter second of high-speed deceleration data inflate for your protection in an impact. While during and/or after air bag deployment or near- the airbag system is designed to be mainte- deployment.
  • Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 investigations may be requested by customers, insurance government and various states. Data of a potentially sen- carriers, government officials, and professional crash re- sitive nature, such as would identify a particular driver, searchers, such as those associated with universities, and vehicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially.
  • Page 58: Child Restraint

    58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Transmission gear selection Data Parameters that May Be Recorded: • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning lamp status • Cruise control status for electronically-controlled safety systems, including • Traction/stability control status the airbag system •...
  • Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 • Safety experts recommend that children ride WARNING! rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs. (9 kg). Two In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: can become a missile inside the vehicle.
  • Page 60 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in • The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh- the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger ing more than 40 lbs. (18 kg), but who are still too airbag.
  • Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Standards. We also recommend that you make sure WARNING! that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it, before you buy it. • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint.
  • Page 62 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE belt tight, however, any seat belt system will loosen around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure, tight if necessary.
  • Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the lap Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- portion about the child restraint. Follow the instructions age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower of the child restraint manufacture.
  • Page 64 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH-compatible, you can only install the child re- Child restraints systems having attachments designed to straints using the vehicle’s seat belts. Please refer to, connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child Installing the Child Restraint System for typical installa- restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection tion instructions.
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 NOTE: When using the LATCH attaching system to Installing the Child Restraint System install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out manufacturer when installing your child restraint.
  • Page 66 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE rear of the seat back. Then tighten all three straps as you NOTE: If your child restraint seat is not LATCH com- push the child restraint rearward and downward into the patible, install the restraint using the vehicle seat belts. seat.
  • Page 67: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS as possible. A long break-in period is not required for the engine in your new vehicle. •...
  • Page 68: Safety Tips

    68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A new engine may consume some oil during its first few If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force considered as a normal part of the break-in and not outside air into the vehicle.
  • Page 69: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after The Vehicle a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn Tires webbing, etc.
  • Page 71 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors .......76 Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) — If Equipped .
  • Page 72 72 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Seats ....... . 106 Lights .
  • Page 73 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 73 Windshield Wipers And Washers ... 120 To Vary The Speed Setting ....125 Windshield Washers .
  • Page 74 74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Electronic Brake Control System - Venting Sunroof — Express ....140 ABS/TCS/BAS/ESP — If Equipped ..133 Sunshade Operation .
  • Page 75 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 Cargo Tie-Down Loops ....148 Rear Window Defroster ....151 Fold Down Speakers –...
  • Page 76: Mirrors

    76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. A two point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward rear of vehicle).
  • Page 77: Outside Mirror-Driver's Side

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 Outside Mirror—Driver’s Side Power Remote Control Mirrors — If Equipped Adjust the Flat (Drivers Side) Outside Mirror so you can The controls for the power mirrors are located on the just see the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror driver’s door trim panel.
  • Page 78 78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the left or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirror to move. When finished adjusting the mirror, turn the control to the center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror.
  • Page 79: Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped Sun Visor Sliding Feature To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing The sun visors may be pulled out to provide extended the mirror cover upward. coverage of the side glass.
  • Page 80 • www.chrysler.com/uconnect phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as • www.dodge.com/uconnect your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s UConnect™ system. The UConnect™ system •...
  • Page 81: Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 Voice Recognition Button The radio display will be used for visual prompts from Actual button location may vary with radio. the UConnect™ system such as CELL or caller ID on The individual buttons are described in the certain radios.
  • Page 82 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For each feature explanation in this section, only the To activate the UConnect™ system from idle, simply combined form of the voice command is given. You press the “Phone” button and follow audible prompts for can also break the commands into parts and say each directions.
  • Page 83 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 • You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a The following are general phone to UConnect™ System pairing instructions: priority level between 1 and 7, 1 being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven cellular phones to •...
  • Page 84 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dial by Saying a Number Call by Saying a Name • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say •...
  • Page 85 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 Add Names to Your UConnect™ Phonebook After you are finished adding an entry into the phone book, you will be given the opportunity to add more NOTE: Adding names to phone book is recommended phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the when vehicle is not in motion.
  • Page 86 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Exchange Profile (OBEX). Please see your phone owners’ Edit Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook manual for specific instructions on how to send these NOTE: Editing names in the phone book is recom- entries from your phone. mended when vehicle is not in motion.
  • Page 87 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 Phonebook Edit can be used to add another phone from the list, press the Voice Recognition button number to a name entry that already exists in the while the UConnect™ system is playing the desired phonebook.
  • Page 88: Phone Call Features

    88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After confirmation, the phone book entries will be • The UConnect™ system will then prompt you as to the deleted. number designation you wish to call. • Note that only the phone book in the current language •...
  • Page 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 call, press and hold the ’Phone’ button until you hear a Making a Second Call while Current Call in single beep indicating that the incoming call was rejected. Progress To make a second call while you are currently in a call, Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call press the ’Voice Recognition’...
  • Page 90 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Toggling Between Calls Call Termination If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), To end a call in progress, momentarily press the “Phone” press the “Phone” button until you hear a single beep button.
  • Page 91: Uconnect™ System Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Call Continuation UConnect™ System Features Call continuation is progression of a phone call on Language Selection UConnect™ system after the vehicle ignition key has To change the language that the UConnect™ system is been switched to off.
  • Page 92 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Emergency Assistance The UConnect™ system does slightly lower your chances If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell reachable: phone directly.
  • Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 Please refer to the 24-Hour “Towing Assistance” cover- You can use your UConnect™ system to access a voice- age details in the Warranty information booklet and on mail system or an automated service, such as, paging the 24–Hour Towing Assistance Card.
  • Page 94 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE entries. To use this feature, dial the number you wish to a , you could press the “Voice Recognition” button and call and then press the “Voice Recognition” button and say Pair a Phone to select that option without having to say “Send.”...
  • Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 notification to inform you of your phone and network may feel that the call did not go through even though the status when you are attempting to make a phone call call is in progress. Once your call is answered, you will using UConnect™.
  • Page 96: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Phone Connectivity List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the “Phone” button to begin. Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone The UConnect™ system allows on going calls to be • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say transferred from your cellular phone to the UConnect™...
  • Page 97: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • At the next prompt, say Delete and follow the prompts. • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say • You can also press the “Voice Recognition” button Setup Select Phone and follow the prompts.
  • Page 98 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE From outside the UConnect™ mode (e.g. from radio Voice Recognition (VR) mode) • For best performance, adjust the rear view mirror to • Press and hold the “Voice Recognition” button for 5 provide at least ⁄...
  • Page 99 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 • fully closed windows, • You can say O (letter O ) for 0 (zero). 800 must be spoken eight-zero-zero. • dry weather condition. • Even though international dialing for most number • Even though the system is designed for users speaking combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- number combinations may not be supported.
  • Page 100 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • dry weather condition. Bluetooth Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to • operation from driver seat. the UConnect™ system. When this happens, the connec- • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness tion can generally be re-established by switching the to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and phone off/on.
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  • Page 104 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts. three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
  • Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language redial list names return to main menu return or main menu list phones select phone select mobile send mute set up phone settings or phone set up mute off towing assistance...
  • Page 106: General Information

    106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. •...
  • Page 107: Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped WARNING! The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using the ratcheting handle on the outboard side of the seat to • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is adjust the driving position.
  • Page 108: Manual Lumbar- If Equipped

    108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Lumbar— If Equipped Driver’s Seat Back Recline The Lumbar adjustment is located on the outboard side To recline: of the driver’s seat. To increase or decrease support, 1. Lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back rotate the handle up or down.
  • Page 109: Adjustable Head Restraints

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Adjustable Head Restraints Heated Seats — If Equipped Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in WARNING! the event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push down on the head restraints so that the upper edge is as high as Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin practical.
  • Page 110 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ignition, you may choose OFF, HIGH, or LOW heat Pressing the switch a second time will select low-level settings. An indicator on the switch shows which setting heating. Pressing the switch a third time will shut the has been chosen.
  • Page 111: Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat To fold the front passenger seat, lift the recliner handle to full up position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the cushion in the fold flat position. Front Passenger Seat Folded Flat Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat Control...
  • Page 112: Folding Rear Seat

    112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat To provide additional storage area, each rear seatback can be folded forward. Pull the strap forward to move the seat forward and flat. Rear Seat Folded Flat Folding Rear Seat...
  • Page 113: Reclining Rear Seat - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed.
  • Page 114: To Open And Close The Hood

    114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull the hood release lever located on the left kick panel. Secondary Hood Latch Location Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the left side (right side facing hood) of the engine compartment, to secure the hood in the open position.
  • Page 115: Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 cm (8 inches) and then drop it. This should secure both light OFF. The lights also come on when a door is opened latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully or the dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the closed, with both latches engaged.
  • Page 116: Multi-Function Control Lever

    116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle. They will not turn off automatically. Multi-Function Control Lever The Multi-Function Control Lever controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior...
  • Page 117: Lights-On Reminder

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Fog Lights — If Equipped Dimmer Control Fog Light Control Lights-on Reminder The front fog light switch is on the Multi-Function If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition Control Lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull when the driver’s door is opened.
  • Page 118: Turn Signals

    118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the head- Move the Multi-Function Control Lever up or down and lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to turn off the fog lights.
  • Page 119: Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the Multi-Function Control Lever toward you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released. NOTE: If the Multi-Function Control Lever is held in the flash to pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams will shut off.
  • Page 120: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: On this vehicle, the daytime running light will If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position, the wipers automatically turn off when the turn signals or hazard will operate for two wipe cycles, then turn OFF. warning flashers are in operation and automatically turn back on when the turn signals or hazard warning flashers are not operating.
  • Page 121: Mist Feature

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Mist Feature CAUTION! Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and a passing vehicle.
  • Page 122: Windshield Wiper Operation

    122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Operation Intermittent Wiper System Turn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions speed. make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be- tween cycles, desirable.
  • Page 123: Tilt Steering Column

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 TILT STEERING COLUMN WARNING! To tilt the steering column, push down on the lever below the turn signal control lever. With one hand firmly on the Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is wheel, move the steering column up or down as desired.
  • Page 124: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED To Activate: When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator Push the ON/OFF button. The CRUISE indicator in the operation at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The instrument cluster will illuminate.
  • Page 125: To Set At A Desired Speed

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 To Set At A Desired Speed: To Vary The Speed Setting: When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press When the speed control is ON, speed can be increased by down on the lever and release. Release the accelerator pushing up and holding “RESUME ACCEL”.
  • Page 126: Manual Transaxle

    126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Transaxle: To Accelerate For Passing: Depressing the clutch pedal will disengage the speed Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the control. A slight increase in engine RPM before the speed pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
  • Page 127: Programming Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 WARNING! WARNING! Your motorized door or gate will open and close while Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do not ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of training the transceiver.
  • Page 128 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle should be parked outside of the garage NOTE: • Some gate operators and garage door openers may when programming. require you to replace Step #3 with procedures noted in 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming”...
  • Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 5. PROGRAMMING A ROLLING CODE SYSTEM 6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “training” At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate button. The name and color of the button may vary by the “learn”...
  • Page 130: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming

    130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Gate Operator/Canadian Programming has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of fully trained.
  • Page 131: Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To re-program a channel that has been previously the Vehicle Theft Alarm is active. trained, 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 132: General Information

    132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information The term “IC:” before the certification/registration num- This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and Industry ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifi- Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following cations were met.
  • Page 133: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle 133

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM - WARNING! ABS/TCS/BAS/ESP — IF EQUIPPED If your vehicle is equipped with the advanced electronic • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natural brake control system that includes Anti-Lock Brake Sys- laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can tem (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS) Brake Assist it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond...
  • Page 134: Brake Assist System (Bas) - If Equipped

    134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine WARNING! torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. • BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics Brake Assist System (BAS) — IF Equipped from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the...
  • Page 135: Esp (Electronic Stability Program) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 ESP/TCS Indicator Light ESP (Electronic Stability Program) — IF Equipped The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” located in the instrument This system enhances directional control and stability of cluster, starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the vehicle under various driving conditions.
  • Page 136 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ESP Operating Modes WARNING! The ESP system has 2 available operating modes. • Electronic Stability Program (ESP) cannot prevent ESP ON the natural laws of physics from acting on the This is the normal operating mode for ESP. Whenever the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by vehicle is started the ESP system will be in this mode.
  • Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 To turn ESP on again, momentarily depress the ESP” mode is overcome, turn ESP back on by momen- “ESP OFF” button. tarily depressing the “ESP OFF” button. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion. ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator WARNING! Light...
  • Page 138: Power Sunroof - If Equipped

    138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED • The “ESP Indicator Light” and the “ESP/BAS Warning The power sunroof switch is located in the reading lamp. Light” come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
  • Page 139: Opening Sunroof - Manual

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Opening Sunroof — Manual WARNING! To open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rearward to full open. Any release of the switch will stop the • Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial open the ignition switch.
  • Page 140: Closing Sunroof - Express Mode

    140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE held forward again. To ensure sunroof is fully closed, Pinch Protect Override press and hold switch until sunroof has completely If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing, stopped moving. press the switch forward and hold for two seconds after the reversal occurs.
  • Page 141: Sunshade Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Sunshade Operation Sunroof Maintenance The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. the glass panel. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is Ignition Off Operation open.
  • Page 142 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! To Avoid Serious Injury or Death: • Do not use a 3 - Prong Adaptor. • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use, and while driving the vehicle •...
  • Page 143: Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting.
  • Page 144: Console Features

    144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONSOLE FEATURES WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with the console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cell phones, music players, and other hand held electronic devices should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distrac- tion, resulting in death or injury.
  • Page 145: Cargo Area Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 while the vehicle is parked. While driving, all handheld devices should be properly stowed, and the flip pocket and the console lid should be closed. CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Light/Removable Self- Recharging Flashlight – If Equipped The dual-function light is mounted in the headliner above the cargo area to illuminate the cargo area, and part of it snaps out of the bezel to serve as a flashlight...
  • Page 146 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Removing Flashlight Three Press Switch...
  • Page 147: Tonneau Cover - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Tonneau cover — If Equipped Removable Load Floor The cargo area trim panels include two notches for The cargo area load floor is removable and can be mounting the available tonneau cover that accommo- washed with mild soap and water.
  • Page 148: 148 Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put Cargo Tie-Down Loops There are two D-rings installed on the d pillars for heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible. securing a net across the liftgate opening.
  • Page 149: Fold Down Speakers - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 WARNING! To help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use seat belts.
  • Page 150: Rear Window Features

    150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/Washer A switch on the right side of the steering column controls operation of the rear wiper/washer function. Rotating the center of the switch forward to the ON position will activate the wiper.
  • Page 151: Rear Window Defroster

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned Rear Window Defroster OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “Park” position if power accessory delay is active. Power acces- sory delay can be cancelled by opening the door, if this happens the rear wiper will stop at its current position and will not go to park.
  • Page 152: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped

    152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The upper storage bin door swings up to present the CAUTION! contents of the long, shallow bin that can store items out of sight. Beneath this bin is the glove compartment. The Use care when washing the inside of the rear window large glove compartment door swings down on damp- to prevent damage to heating elements.
  • Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Glove compartment and Cooled Beverage Storage Positioning Slide Control...
  • Page 154 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vehicles without air conditioning can use that space for storage. The lower bin holds the owner’s manual and other important documents. Another storage bin is lo- cated on the outboard side of the steering wheel can hold small items like parking cards for easy access.
  • Page 155 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....159 Average Fuel Economy ....176 Instrument Cluster—Base .
  • Page 156 156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Calibration ....182 Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode ..191 Radio General Information ....183 Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone —...
  • Page 157 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 Scan Button ......198 Sales Code REC — AM/FM/CD (6–Disc) Radio With Navigation System ... . . 206 Changing Tape Direction .
  • Page 158 158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The PTY (Program Type) Button CD Player ......215 (If Equipped) .
  • Page 159: Instrument Panel Features

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES...
  • Page 160: Instrument Cluster-Base

    160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER—BASE...
  • Page 161: Instrument Cluster-Premium

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER—PREMIUM...
  • Page 162: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the instrument cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle. 1. Fuel Gauge Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the the pointer drops back into the normal range.
  • Page 163 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 5. Tachometer 8. Airbag Light The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine The light comes on and remains on for 6 to 8 revolutions-per-minute (rpm x 1000) for each gear range. seconds as a bulb check when the ignition Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator to switch is first turned ON.
  • Page 164 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11. Oil Pressure Light Refer to “Temperature Gauge’ later in this section for Shows low engine oil pressure. The light will come steps that you can take to slow down an impending on and remain on when the ignition switch is overheat condition.
  • Page 165 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or off for 60 seconds when a system fault is detected. The more of your tires are significantly under-inflated. Ac- flash cycle will repeat every ten minutes or until the fault cordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, condition is removed and reset.
  • Page 166: Understanding Your Instrument Panel 155

    166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15. Odometer/Trip Odometer seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the This display indicates the total distance the vehicle has next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change been driven. Also, the cluster will display, replacing the indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the odometer/trip odometer, vehicle warning messages such engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon...
  • Page 167 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you If the Malfunction Indicator Light flashes when the start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not engine is running, serious conditions may exist that reset. If necessary repeat this procedure. could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage.
  • Page 168 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 19. Electronic Throttle Control Indicator Light 20. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator This light informs you of a problem with the Light/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light — Electronic Throttle Control system. If a prob- If Equipped lem is detected, the light will come on while the If this indicator light flashes during accelera-...
  • Page 169: Electronic Stability Program Indicator Light

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 23. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light When lit solid: There is an AWD system fault. AWD The malfunction lamp for the ESP is combined performance will be at a reduced level. Service the AWD with BAS.
  • Page 170 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced parking brake is applied, there is a low brake fluid level as soon as possible to restore the benefit of Anti-Lock or there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Brakes.
  • Page 171 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. WARNING! If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger- ous.
  • Page 172: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped

    172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 30. Transmission Over Temp Light—If Equipped ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER During sustained high speed driving on hot (EVIC) – If Equipped days, the automatic transaxle oil may become too hot. If this happens, the transmission over- heat indicator light will come on and the vehicle will slow slightly until the automatic transaxle cools down enough to allow a return to the requested...
  • Page 173 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 • System Status • Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) • Vehicle information warning message displays • Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) • Personal Settings (customer programmable features) •...
  • Page 174: Oil Change Required

    174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Door (S) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in Unless reset, this message will continue to display each motion) time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and •...
  • Page 175: Evic Functions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 • Distance To Empty (DTE) EVIC Functions • Elapsed Time • Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) • Personal Settings To Reset The Display Pressing and holding the EVIC button once will clear the function currently being displayed. Reset will only occur if a resettable function is currently being displayed.
  • Page 176: Compass/Temperature/Audio

    176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass/Temperature/Audio Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with Press and release the EVIC button to display one of eight the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is compass headings to indicate the direction the vehicle is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous facing, the outside temperature and the current radio...
  • Page 177: Elapsed Time

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 Language Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset When in this display you may select different languages when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions. time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON Pressing the EVIC button while in this display selects or START position.
  • Page 178 178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Auto Unlock On Exit Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock When ON is selected all the vehicle’s doors will unlock When ON is selected a short horn sound will occur when when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped the remote keyless entry “Lock”...
  • Page 179 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 Delay Turning Headlamps Off Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit When this feature is selected the driver can choose to When this feature is selected, the power window have the headlamps remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds switches, radio, hands–free system, power sunroof, and when exiting the vehicle.
  • Page 180: Setting The Compass Variance And Compass Calibration

    180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Confirmation of Voice Commands — If Equipped Setting The Compass Variance And Compass When ON is selected all voice commands from the Calibration U-Connect system are confirmed. Press and hold the Compass Variance EVIC button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic appears to make your selection.
  • Page 181 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 To set the variance: with the ignition in the ON position, with a short button press (less than one second) press and release the EVIC button several times until you have displayed the Personal Settings (Customer Program- mable Features) menu.
  • Page 182: Compass Calibration

    182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The factory default Zone is 8. During program- Programmable Features) menu, press and release (less ming, the Zone value will wrap around from Zone 15 to than one second) the EVIC button several times until Zone 1.
  • Page 183: Radio General Information

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during Radio Broadcast Signals transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude, Your new radio will provide excellent reception under and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They most operating conditions.
  • Page 184: Electronic Digital Clock

    184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition Clock Setting Procedure switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. will cancel this feature.
  • Page 185: Sales Code Ref - Am/Fm/Cd (Single Disc) Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands Free Phone Capability

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 SALES CODE REF — AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) Operating Instructions - Radio Mode RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of your radio faceplate.
  • Page 186 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Mode Button (Radio Mode) NOTE: In Hands Free Phone (if equipped) mode, the Press the mode button repeatedly to select between the MUTE button mutes the microphone. CD player and Satellite Radio (if equipped). SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next...
  • Page 187 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 Clock Setting Procedure TUNE Control (Radio Mode) Turn the right side rotary control clockwise to increase or 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. counter-clockwise to decrease the frequency. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune/ AM/FM Button (Radio Mode) Audio control.
  • Page 188 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the rotary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL will You may add a second station to each push-button by display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers.
  • Page 189: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 • This radio does not play discs with MP3 tracks. Operation Instructions - CD Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC SEEK Button (CD Mode) position to operate the radio. Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next track on the CD.
  • Page 190 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EJECT Button (CD Mode) RND/SET Button (Random Play Button) (CD Mode) Press this button and the disc will unload and Press this button while the CD is playing to activate move to the entrance for easy removal. The Random Play.
  • Page 191: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 MUTE Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound from the allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an speakers.
  • Page 192: Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone - If Equipped

    192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode) SALES CODE RAK – AM/FM/CASSETTE/CD No function. (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, VIDEO, MP3, and RND/SET Button (Auxiliary Mode) WMA CAPABILITIES No function. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Mode Button (Auxiliary Mode) side of your radio faceplate.
  • Page 193: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Operating Instructions - Radio Mode Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC station in either AM/FM or Satellite (if equipped) mode. position to operate the radio.
  • Page 194 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Clock Setting Procedure RW/FF (Radio Mode) Pressing the rewind/fast forward button causes the tuner 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. to search for the next frequency in the direction of the 2.
  • Page 195 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 Press the rotary TUNE control a third time and TREBLE within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to will display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broad- increase or decrease the Treble tones.
  • Page 196 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is Country Country displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Oldies Oldies station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY Soft Soft function only operates when in the FM mode.
  • Page 197: Operating Instructions - Tape Player

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 Operating Instructions — Tape Player Fast Forward (FF) Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward the Press the FF button up momentarily to advance the tape left and the mechanical action of the player will gently in the direction that it is playing.
  • Page 198: Scan Button

    198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Scan Button Noise Reduction Press this button to play 10 seconds of each selection. The Dolby Noise Reduction System* is on whenever the Press the scan button a second time to cancel the feature. tape player is on, but may be switched off. To turn off the Dolby Noise reduction System: Press Changing Tape Direction If you wish to change the direction of tape travel (side...
  • Page 199: Load/Eject Button

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 compact discs (CD-RW) compact discs with MP3 tracks SEEK Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next and WMA.
  • Page 200 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc radio, the radio will remain in CD mode and display is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is INSERT DISC” for 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, the radio reading the disc.
  • Page 201: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CD Buttons 1 - 6 (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) MODE for CD Audio Play) Selects disc positions 1 - 6 for Play/Load/Eject. Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Notes On Playing MP3 Files Random Play.
  • Page 202 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.mp3 exten- • Maximum number of directory levels: 15 sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.mp3 •...
  • Page 203 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 Loading times for playback of MP3 and WMA files may MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit rate (kbps) be affected by the following: Specification quency (kHz) 320, 256, 224, 192, • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 160, 128, 112, 96, 80,...
  • Page 204: Operation Instructions

    204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 and LOAD/EJT - Eject Press the LOAD/EJT button and the push- WMA Audio Play) button with the corresponding number where SEEK Button (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Play) the CD was loaded and the disc will unload Pressing the right side of the SEEK button plays the next and move to the entrance for easy removal.
  • Page 205 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) AM/FM Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and INFO button while playing MP3 or WMA disc. Switches back to Radio mode. The radio scrolls through the following TAG information: RND/PTY Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Song Title, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if avail- Pressing this button plays files randomly.
  • Page 206: Sales Code Rec - Am/Fm/Cd (6-Disc) Radio With Navigation System

    206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If SALES CODE REC — AM/FM/CD (6–DISC) RADIO Equipped) WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM Refer to “Hands-Free Phone” in Section 3 of the Owner’s Manual. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to the “Satellite Radio”...
  • Page 207: Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 menus and instructions for selecting a variety of destina- the worldwide standard for time. This makes the sys- tions and routes, AM/FM stereo radio and six-disc CD tem’s clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone changer with MP3 capability.
  • Page 208 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. To show the GPS clock, select “Displayed Clock: GPS Clock” and press ENTER. 3. To adjust the time zone, Select “Time Zone” and press ENTER. Select the appropriate time zone and press ENTER. 4. To turn daylight savings on or off, select “Daylight Savings”...
  • Page 209: Audio Clock Display

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 3. To decrease the clock by one hour, use the Select 1. When you are at an audio screen, quickly press the Encoder to highlight the “-” sign. Press ENTER. Press TIME button on the navigation faceplate. ENTER again to decrease the clock by another hour.
  • Page 210: Satellite Radio - If Equipped

    210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. To switch the clock to the small clock, quickly press SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED TIME again. Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast.
  • Page 211: Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (Esn/Sid)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 ESN/SID Access With RAQ Radios Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Num- the radio OFF, press the CD Eject and TIME buttons ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio simultaneously for 3 seconds.
  • Page 212: Selecting A Channel

    212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Selecting Satellite Mode — RAQ Radio moving on to the next channel. The word SCAN will Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word SAT appear in the display between each channel change. Press appears in the display. the SCAN button a second time to stop the search.
  • Page 213: Understanding Your Instrument Panel 213

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (if equipped) PTY Button SEEK Follow the PTY button instructions that apply to your When the desired program is obtained, press the SEEK radio. button within five seconds. The channel will change to the next channel that matches the program type selected.
  • Page 214: Reception Quality

    214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Reception Quality REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the EQUIPPED following reasons. The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to •...
  • Page 215: Radio Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a push The button located in the center of the left hand control button in the center. Pressing the top of the switch will will tune to the next pre-set station that you have increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the programmed in the radio pre-set push-buttons.
  • Page 216: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance

    216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES To keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take the Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being ON in following precautions: your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio.
  • Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 The controls are as follows: Fan Control Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The fan speed increases as you move the control to the right from the OFF position.
  • Page 218 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Mode Control (Air Direction) NOTE: There is a difference in temperature between the The mode control allows you upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer to choose from several pat- air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved terns of air distribution.
  • Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 Defrost that the left center outlet is directed toward the right rear Air is directed through the windshield and side passenger and the right center outlet is directed toward window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- the left rear passenger.
  • Page 220 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fabric front fascia protectors may reduce air flow to the MAX A/C condenser, reducing air conditioning performance. For maximum cooling use the A/C and recirculate buttons Air Conditioning at the same time. Use this button to engage the Air Conditioning.
  • Page 221: Air Filtration System - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 Circulation Control of moisture build up inside the vehicle. For maximum Use this button to choose be- defogging, select the Outside Air position. tween outside air intake or NOTE: Recirculation Mode will not operate in floor, mix recirculation of the air inside or defrost modes.
  • Page 222: Operating Tips

    222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips...
  • Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 Window Fogging Summer Operation Vehicle side windows tend to fog on the inside in mild Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high- rainy or humid weather. To clear the windows, set mode quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion to the mix or defrost position.
  • Page 224 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Side Window Demisters A side window demister outlet is at each end of the instrument panel. These nonadjustable outlets direct air toward the side windows when the system is in either the FLOOR, MIX, or DEFROST mode. The air is directed at the area of the windows through which you view the outside mirrors.
  • Page 225 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ..... 229 Automatic Transaxle — If Equipped ..231 Manual Transaxle .
  • Page 226 226 STARTING AND OPERATING Manual Transaxle — If Equipped ... 237 Driving Through Water ....248 Recommended Shift Speeds .
  • Page 227 STARTING AND OPERATING 227 Limited Use Spare — If Equipped ..262 Tire Rotation Recommendations ... . 276 Tire Spinning ......263 Fuel Requirements .
  • Page 228 228 STARTING AND OPERATING Vehicle Loading ......283 Trailer And Tongue Weight ....289 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .
  • Page 229: Starting Procedures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 229 NOTE: The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both is pressed to the floor. inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. NOTE: If key won’t turn and steering wheel is locked, rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve pressure on WARNING! the locking mechanism and then turn the key.
  • Page 230: Extremely Cold Weather

    230 STARTING AND OPERATING start within 15 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the Extremely Cold Weather (below 20°F or 29°C) “OFF” position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an normal starting procedure.
  • Page 231: After Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 231 After Starting WARNING! The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up. Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE — IF EQUIPPED the vehicle.
  • Page 232 232 STARTING AND OPERATING sometimes feel as if it is slipping, but this is normal and NOTE: You MUST press and hold the brake pedal down does not harm anything. while shifting out of Park. CAUTION! WARNING! Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P”...
  • Page 233: Brake/Transmission Interlock System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 233 NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the Brake/Transmission Interlock System This system prevents you from moving the gear shift out key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety of Park and into any gear unless the brake pedal is feature is inoperable.
  • Page 234 234 STARTING AND OPERATING • When shifting into P (Park), firmly move the lever all WARNING! the way forward until it stops. Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Look at the shift indicator window on the shifter bezel those in and near the vehicle.
  • Page 235: Autostick - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 235 “N” Neutral AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED Engine may be started in this range. Autostick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers six manual ratio changes to provide you with more “D” control. Autostick allows you to maximize engine brak- This should be used for most driving and provides the ing, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and best ratio for optimum driveability, fuel economy, and...
  • Page 236: Autostick Operation

    236 STARTING AND OPERATING Autostick Operation next higher manual ratio, unless you are already operat- ing in or near overdrive in which case, 6th ratio will be selected. In like manner, moving the lever to (-) will activate Autostick and shift to the next lower manual ratio.
  • Page 237: Autostick General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 237 Autostick General Information MANUAL TRANSAXLE — IF EQUIPPED • If a ratio other than 1st is selected and the vehicle is WARNING! brought to a stop, the transaxle control logic will automatically select the 1st gear ratio. You or others could be injured if you leave the •...
  • Page 238 238 STARTING AND OPERATING For most city driving you will find it easier to use only the lower gears. For steady highway driving with light accelerations, 5th gear is recommended. Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged.
  • Page 239: Recommended Shift Speeds

    STARTING AND OPERATING 239 Recommended Shift Speeds CAUTION! To use your manual transaxle for optimal fuel economy, it should be upshifted as listed in table. If you skip more than one gear while downshifting Manual Transaxle Recommended Shift Speeds or downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you could damage the engine, transmission, or clutch.
  • Page 240: All Wheel Drive System - If Equipped

    240 STARTING AND OPERATING All Wheel Drive System — If Equipped PARKING BRAKE This feature provides full time, on-demand, All Wheel When the parking brake is applied with the Drive (AWD). ignition on, the Brake Light in the instrument cluster will come on. The system is automatic with no driver gear selection or additional driving skills required.
  • Page 241 STARTING AND OPERATING 241 slightly on the lever, then depress the button on the end When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking of the lever and push the lever fully down toward the brake before placing the gear selector in Park, otherwise floor.
  • Page 242: Brake System

    242 STARTING AND OPERATING BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as standard equipment. In the event power assist is lost for • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving any reason (for example, repeated brake applications children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a with the engine off), the brakes will still function.
  • Page 243: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 243 If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) — If Equipped bility, the remaining system will still function with some The Anti-Lock Brake System provides increased vehicle loss of overall braking effectiveness. This will be evident stability and brake performance under most braking by increased pedal travel during application and greater conditions.
  • Page 244 244 STARTING AND OPERATING The ABS light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake WARNING! System. The light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natural and may stay on for as long as four seconds. laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond If the ABS light remains on or comes on while driving, it...
  • Page 245 STARTING AND OPERATING 245 When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you These are all normal characteristics of ABS. may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises. These noises are the system per- WARNING! forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS system is working properly.
  • Page 246: Power Steering

    246 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steering The standard power steering system will give you good pump may make noise for a short amount of time. This is vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering system.
  • Page 247: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

    STARTING AND OPERATING 247 CAUTION! WARNING! Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the fluid temperature and it should be avoided when front wheels.
  • Page 248: Driving Through Water

    248 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles. Flowing/Rising Water 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become WARNING! visible. Do not drive on or cross a road or a path where water 4.
  • Page 249 STARTING AND OPERATING 249 CAUTION! WARNING! • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- • Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it. Never drive through standing water that cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the km/h) when driving through standing water.
  • Page 250: Tire Safety Information

    250 STARTING AND OPERATING • European Metric tire sizing is based on European TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION design standards. Tires designed to this standard have Tire Markings the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter P is absent from this tire size designation.
  • Page 251 STARTING AND OPERATING 251 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary Spare tire 31 = Overall Diameter in Inches (in) 215 = Section Width in Millimeters (mm)
  • Page 252 252 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 253: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 253 Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall Tire Identification Number (TIN) tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire; the outboard side then you will find it on the inboard side however, the date code may only be on one side.
  • Page 254: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    254 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side “B” pillar. Tire and Loading Information This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle...
  • Page 255 STARTING AND OPERATING 255 Loading occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed lbs.” on the Tire and Loading Information placard. The the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed...
  • Page 256 256 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX” cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. NOTE: The following table shows examples on how to passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capaci-...
  • Page 257 STARTING AND OPERATING 257...
  • Page 258: Tires - General Information

    258 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Safety— WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
  • Page 259: Tire Inflation Pressures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 259 2. Economy— Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear pat- terns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement. Under inflation, also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption.
  • Page 260 260 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12 °F (7 °C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.
  • Page 261: Radial-Ply Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 261 loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- Radial-Ply Tires tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire WARNING! dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle WARNING! poorly.
  • Page 262: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped

    262 STARTING AND OPERATING Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a The compact spare is for temporary emergency use with conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare.
  • Page 263: Tire Spinning

    STARTING AND OPERATING 263 original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your Tire Spinning vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited use spare When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same tire, spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) replace (or repair) the original tire and reinstall on the or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without...
  • Page 264: Tread Wear Indicators

    264 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 inch (2 mm).
  • Page 265: Replacement Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 265 wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- WARNING! facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva- lent to the originals in size, quality and performance Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years, when replacement is needed (refer to the paragraph on regardless of the remaining tread.
  • Page 266: Alignment And Balance

    266 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that Replacing original tires with tires of a different size specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of may result in false speedometer and odometer unapproved tires and wheels may change suspen- readings.
  • Page 267: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms) - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 267 Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. molded into the tire sidewall. Refer to the “Tires – Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of- General Information” in this section for information balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and on how to properly inflate the vehicle’s tires.
  • Page 268 268 STARTING AND OPERATING order for the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to 27 psi (186 kPa), a temperature drop to 20°F (-7°C) turn off. The system will automatically update and the will decrease the tire pressure to approximately 26 Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off psi (179 kPa).
  • Page 269 STARTING AND OPERATING 269 NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire • The TPMS has been optimized for the original failure or condition. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size •...
  • Page 270: Base System - If Equipped

    270 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, The TPMS consists of the following components: and the TPM system will monitor the actual tire • Receiver Module pressure in the tire. • 4 Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors Base System –...
  • Page 271 STARTING AND OPERATING 271 The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp will flash on NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a wheel and tire assembly. system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound 1.
  • Page 272: Premium System - If Equipped

    272 STARTING AND OPERATING • Receiver Module 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare • 4 Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the TPM •...
  • Page 273 STARTING AND OPERATING 273 Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible, and inflate the low tire(s) that is flashing on the graphic display to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pres- sure value.
  • Page 274 274 STARTING AND OPERATING followed by a graphic display, with “- -“ in place of the Light will no longer flash, the CHECK TPM SYSTEM pressure value(s) indicating which Tire Pressure Moni- text message will not be present, and a pressure value toring Sensor(s) is not being received.
  • Page 275: General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 275 1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure Telltale Light will turn OFF, as long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor active road tires.
  • Page 276: Tire Chains

    276 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE CHAINS Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom- was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not mended. be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION! Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at...
  • Page 277: Fuel Requirements

    STARTING AND OPERATING 277 Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your FUEL REQUIREMENTS type of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules” GASOLINE ENGINES Section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permis- Your vehicle is designed to meet all emis- sible if desired.
  • Page 278: Reformulated Gasoline

    278 STARTING AND OPERATING symptoms, try another brand of gasoline (with the ap- Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends propriate octane rating for your engine) before consider- Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- ing service for the vehicle. genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- ates are required in some areas of the country during the Reformulated Gasoline winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions.
  • Page 279: Mmt In Gasoline

    STARTING AND OPERATING 279 MMT In Gasoline Materials Added to Fuel MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is All gasoline sold in the United States is required to blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num- contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional ber.
  • Page 280: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    280 STARTING AND OPERATING • An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition Carbon Monoxide Warnings malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to WARNING! overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.
  • Page 281: Adding Fuel

    STARTING AND OPERATING 281 • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte- nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. • Keep the liftgate closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex- haust gases from entering the vehicle.
  • Page 282 282 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! • A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunc- • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near tion Indicator Light to turn on. the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled.
  • Page 283: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    STARTING AND OPERATING 283 WARNING! CAUTION! A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys- portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You tem could result from using an improper fuel tank could be burned.
  • Page 284: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr)

    284 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Common Towing Definitions The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. The following trailer towing related definitions will assist This includes the weigh of your vehicle, the driver, you in understanding the following information: passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight.
  • Page 285 STARTING AND OPERATING 285 Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Tongue Weight (TW) The gross combination weight rating (GCWR) is the total The downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% or weighed in combination.
  • Page 286: Installing A Trailer Hitch

    286 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Carrying Hitch equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue Weights (TW) and may be required depending on Vehicle weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or and Trailer configuration/loading to comply with Gross some other connecting point of the truck.
  • Page 287: Trailer Hitch Classification

    STARTING AND OPERATING 287 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry standard for Class Max. GTW the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can (Gross Trailer Wt.) tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
  • Page 288: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    288 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/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. (See Note 1) 2.0L Auto 22 Sq.
  • Page 289: Trailer And Tongue Weight

    STARTING AND OPERATING 289 Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
  • Page 290: Towing Requirements

    290 STARTING AND OPERATING Consider the following items when computing the Towing Requirements weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle driv- etrain components the following guidelines are recom- • The tongue weight of the trailer. mended: •...
  • Page 291 STARTING AND OPERATING 291 • Safety chains must always be used between your WARNING! vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing slack for turning corners.
  • Page 292 292 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. GAWR Information section of this manual on Tread Wear Indicators for the proper inspection procedure. 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to always − When replacing tires refer to the Tires–General Infor- achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a mation section of this manual on Replacement Tires for percentage of total trailer weight).
  • Page 293 STARTING AND OPERATING 293 − Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 WARNING! lbs (450 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg). Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys- CAUTION! tem and cause it to fail.
  • Page 294 294 STARTING AND OPERATING The Trailer Tow Package may include a 4 and 7 pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness and connector. NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
  • Page 295: Towing Tips

    STARTING AND OPERATING 295 Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic. If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive clutch slippage.
  • Page 296: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    296 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips — Cooling System RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- MOTORHOME, ETC.) heating, take the following actions: Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat − City Driving towing with all four wheels on the ground) When stopped for short periods of time, put transmission CAUTION! in neutral and increase engine idle speed.
  • Page 297: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ....298 Jacking Instructions ....302 If Your Engine Overheats .
  • Page 298: Hazard Warning Flasher

    298 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the flasher system will continue to operate with the ignition key removed and the vehicle locked. NOTE: With extended use, the flasher may wear down your battery.
  • Page 299 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 299 the normal range. If the pointer remains on the H (red) CAUTION! mark for more than a minute, turn the engine off imme- diately and call for service. Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle.
  • Page 300: Automatic Transaxle Overheating

    300 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES requested speed. If the high speed is maintained, the WARNING! overheating will reoccur, as before, in a cyclic fashion. A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
  • Page 301: Jack Location

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 301 Jack Location Spare Tire Stowage The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the cargo area. in the cargo area. Spare Tire Removal Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
  • Page 302: Jacking Instructions

    302 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher. • Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally oppo- site the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel.
  • Page 303 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 303 3. There are two front jacking locations and two rear WARNING! jacking locations on each side of the body. The front locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts, the rear Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make ones by two rectangular cutouts.
  • Page 304 304 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 9. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is WARNING! free. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the assembly using To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel the means provided.
  • Page 305: Jump-Starting Procedures Due To A Low Battery

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 305 WARNING! WARNING! A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced axle cannot be started this way and may be damaged.
  • Page 306 306 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. When boosting from a battery in another vehicle, park WARNING! that vehicle within booster cable reach but without letting the vehicles touch. Set parking brake, place auto- Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry matic transaxle in PARK (manual transaxle in NEU- such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an TRAL) and turn ignition to OFF for both vehicles.
  • Page 307: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 307 7. If the vehicle is equipped with Sentry Key Immobi- WARNING! lizer, turn the ignition switch to the ON position for 3 seconds before moving the ignition switch to the START Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow position.
  • Page 308: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    308 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES and First gear. Usually the least accelerator pedal pres- CAUTION! sure to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels is most effective. Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transaxle overheating and failure. It can WARNING! also damage the tires.
  • Page 309: Without The Ignition Key

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 309 All Transaxles Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed CAUTION! with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised. If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam- ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY posi-...
  • Page 311: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment — Gasoline Engines ..314 Drive Belt – Check Condition ... . . 322 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ..315 Spark Plugs .
  • Page 312 312 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Power Steering — Fluid Check ... . 328 Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD/4WD Models Only ......342 Front Suspension Ball Joints .
  • Page 313 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 313 License Lights ......356 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ..359 Center High-Mounted Stoplight .
  • Page 314: Engine Compartment - Gasoline Engines

    314 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — GASOLINE ENGINES...
  • Page 315: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 315 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors • Prolonged driving with the “Malfunction Indica- the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic tor Light”...
  • Page 316: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    316 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can PROGRAMS determine if the fuel filler cap is possible loose or In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass improperly installed.
  • Page 317 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 317 Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test, ignition key or start the engine. This means that your which you can use prior to going to the test station. To vehicle’s OBD system is not ready and you should not check if your vehicle’s OBD system is ready, you must do proceed to the I/M station.
  • Page 318: Replacement Parts

    318 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on systems can result in civil penalties being assessed with the engine running. against you.
  • Page 319: Maintenance Procedures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 319 The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not services determined by the engineers who designed your check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat vehicle.
  • Page 320 320 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and Change Engine Oil only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the recommended engine oil change intervals.
  • Page 321 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 321 American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi- Identification Symbol fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- This symbol means that the oil has ber should not be used. been certified by the American Synthetic Engine Oils Petroleum Institute (API).
  • Page 322: Drive Belt - Check Condition

    322 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposing of Used Engine Oil Drive Belt – Check Condition Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil from Check the drive belt condition. Refer to the “Maintenance your vehicle. Used oil, indiscriminately discarded, can Schedule”...
  • Page 323: Catalytic Converter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 323 Catalytic Converter CAUTION! The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your catalyst as an emission control device. vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
  • Page 324 324 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in materials that can burn.
  • Page 325: Crankcase Emission Control System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 325 Crankcase Emission Control System Air Cleaner Element (Filter) Proper operation of this system depends on freedom Replace the filter at the intervals shown in the “Mainte- from sticking or plugging due to deposits. As vehicle nance Schedule.” Refer to Section 8 of this manual. mileage builds up, the PCV valve and passages may WARNING! accumulate deposits.
  • Page 326: Maintenance-Free Battery

    326 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- tenance required. Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid to CAUTION! contact your eyes, skin or clothing.
  • Page 327: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 327 Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an Authorized Dealer It is essential when replacing the cables on the at the start of each warm season. This service should battery that the positive cable is attached to the include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance positive post and the negative cable is attached to the...
  • Page 328: Power Steering - Fluid Check

    328 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar- bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants tection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning tioning system.
  • Page 329: Front Suspension Ball Joints

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 329 Body Lubrication WARNING! Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, doors, liftgate and hood hinges, should be Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation with the engine off to prevent injury from moving and to protect against rust and wear.
  • Page 330: Windshield Wiper Blades

    330 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Blades 2. Push the release tab and slide the wiper blade assem- Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the bly down along the arm. Gently place the wiper arm on windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a the windshield.
  • Page 331: Cooling System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 331 when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged; Cooling System have a competent technician inspect the complete ex- WARNING! haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam- aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams •...
  • Page 332 332 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Coolant Checks If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amount Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling months (before the onset of freezing weather, where system cleaner.
  • Page 333 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 333 Adding Coolant CAUTION! Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This Mixing of coolants other than specified Hybrid Or- coolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100,000 miles before ganic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolants, replacement.
  • Page 334 334 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of WARNING! corrosion protection in the engine cooling system. • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- caution.
  • Page 335 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 335 Disposal of Used Engine Coolant coolant freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise your Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your be checked once a month.
  • Page 336: Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses

    336 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven.
  • Page 337: Fuel System Connections

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 337 Pay particular attention to the hoses nearest to high heat Fuel System Connections sources such as the exhaust manifold. Inspect hose rout- Electronic Fuel Injection high pressure fuel systems are ing to be sure hoses do not touch any heat source or designed with tubes and special connects, connections moving component that may cause heat damage or and clamps which have unique material characteristics to...
  • Page 338 338 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they WARNING! are secure and no leaks are present. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or possibly an accident.
  • Page 339 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 339 NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a Manual WARNING! Transaxle , the Brake Fluid Reservoir supplies fluid to both the Brake System and the Clutch Release System. Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure. The two systems are separated in the reservoir and a leak You could have an accident.
  • Page 340 340 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in boiling point or unidentified as to specification, may spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the result in sudden brake failure during hard prolonged brake fluid catching fire.
  • Page 341: Automatic Transaxle (Cvt)

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 341 Fluid Level Check Automatic Transaxle (CVT) The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be Selection Of Lubricant checked only by a trained technician. It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transaxle to assure optimum transaxle performance. Use Fluid and Filter Changes only the manufacturer’s recommended transmission Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
  • Page 342: Rear Drive Assembly (Rda) - Awd/4Wd Models Only

    342 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD/4WD Models Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid Only level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a Lubricant Selection point not more that 3/16”...
  • Page 343: Power Transfer Unit (Ptu) - Awd/4Wd Models Only

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 343 Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – AWD/4WD Models Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Only Protection Of Body And Paint from Corrosion Lubricant Selection Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- Use only the manufacturers recommended fluid. Refer to graphic locations and usage.
  • Page 344 344 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu- What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of lated on your vehicle, use Mopar Super Kleen Bug and paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Tar Remover to remove.
  • Page 345 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 345 • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider Special Care mud or stone shields behind each wheel. • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive • Use Mopar touch up paint on scratches as soon as near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once a month.
  • Page 346 346 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE YES Essentials Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Interior Care Use Mopar Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Equipped YES Essentials seats may be cleaned in the following carpeting. manner: Use Mopar Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. •...
  • Page 347 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 347 Glass Surfaces WARNING! All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with Mopar Glass Cleaner or any commercial household- Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Use caution when cleaning the inside rear window closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
  • Page 348 348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel Bezels 2. Dry with a soft tissue. Seat Belt Maintenance CAUTION! Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
  • Page 349: Fuses/Integrated Power Module (Ipm)

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 349 FUSES/INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM) Cavity Cartridge Mini Description An Integrated Power Module is located in the engine Fuse Fuse compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center 10 Amp IOD Sw/Pwr Mir/Ocm contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A label that Steering Cntrl Sdar/ identifies each component may be printed on the inside Hands Free Phone...
  • Page 350 350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp IOD CCN/ Interior 10 Amp IGN RUN Heat/AC/ Lighting Compass Sensor 40 Amp RAD Fan Relay Battery 15 Amp ENG ASD Relay Feed 3 Green Feed Lt.
  • Page 351 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description CAUTION! Fuse Fuse • When installing the Integrated Power Module 20 Amp Heated Seats Yellow cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so 10 Amp Headlamp Washer Re- lay Control...
  • Page 352: Vehicle Storage

    352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE LIGHTS BULBS — Outside Bulb No. If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 Low Beam/High Beam Headlight ... . H13 days you may want to take steps to preserve your battery.
  • Page 353: Fog Lights

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 353 Fog Lights Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights — Replacement 1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail light housing. Fog Light and Connector 1. Access lamp through the lower fascia cutout. Removing Push-Pins 2.
  • Page 354 354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Grasp the taillamp and pull firmly to disengage the lamp from the aperture panel. Push-Pins Removed Pulling Lamp From Body...
  • Page 355 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 355 3. Twist and remove socket from lamp. 4. Remove bulb from socket and replace. Removing Socket and Bulb Removing Bulb From Socket...
  • Page 356: License Lights

    356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE License Lights 2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate. Removing Socket from Lamp Prying Lamp from Liftgate...
  • Page 357: Center High-Mounted Stoplight

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 357 3. Pull bulb from socket. Center High-Mounted Stoplight Light is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer for replacement. Removing Bulb From Socket...
  • Page 358: Fluids And Capacities

    358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 13.5 Gallons 51.0 Liters Engine Oil-With Filter All Gasoline Engines (Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil.) 4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters Cooling System * Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Miles Formula), or equivalent. 7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
  • Page 359: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 359 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Engine Coolant Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
  • Page 360: Chassis

    360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Automatic Transaxle (CVT) Fluid Mopar CVTF + 4 Manual Transaxle Fluid Mopar ATF+4 MS9602 Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) Mopar Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5 or equivalent non- synthetic product.
  • Page 361 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emission Control System Maintenance ..362 Required Maintenance Intervals ... 365 Maintenance Schedule ....362...
  • Page 362 362 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is type must be done at the times or mileages specified to time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. assure the continued proper functioning of the emission On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) control system.
  • Page 363 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 363 NOTE: dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the described under “Oil Change Required” in “Use Factory time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil Settings”...
  • Page 364 364 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once a Month At Each Oil Change • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Change the engine oil filter. damage. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals •...
  • Page 365 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 365 Required Maintenance Intervals Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 6,000 10 000 Rotate Tires. 6,000 10 000 If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty...
  • Page 366 366 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Replace the spark plugs (2.0L/2.4L Engines). 30,000 50 000 Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service 48,000...
  • Page 367 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 367 Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter. 120,000 200 000 Replace Accessory Drive Belt(s). 120,000 200 000 WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle.
  • Page 369: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Reporting Safety Defects ....374 Vehicle ......370 In Canada .
  • Page 370: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    Warranty service must be done by an authorized or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommend service advisor know. that you take your vehicle to your selling dealer. They know you and your vehicle best, and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service.
  • Page 371 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 371 • Vehicle identification number technicians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely • Vehicle delivery date and mileage manner. DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s P.O.
  • Page 372 372 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na- tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922. Impaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the The manufacturer will not stand behind any service manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract.
  • Page 373: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 373 WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) WARNING! See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and provisions of DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable to Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain this vehicle. vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and MOPAR PARTS birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 374: Reporting Safety Defects

    374 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153), believe that your vehicle has a defect, which could cause or go to http://www.safercar.gov;...
  • Page 375: Publication Order Forms

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 375 • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals. PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals, you may use either the Filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations, website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- these practical manuals make it easy for students and tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- technicians to find and fix problems on computer- cepted.
  • Page 376: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades

    376 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Call Toll Free at: All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety Requirements in Addition to These Grades. • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) Treadwear • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con- ditions on a specified government test course.
  • Page 377: Temperature Grades

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 377 on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The mance.
  • Page 379 INDEX...
  • Page 380 380 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ....243 Alignment and Balance ....266 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .
  • Page 381 INDEX 381 Ball Joints ......329 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..67 Battery .
  • Page 382 382 INDEX Cargo Tie-Downs ......148 Cleaning Carrier, Luggage ......152 Wheels .
  • Page 383 INDEX 383 Disposal of Used Coolant ....335 Disposal Drain, Flush, and Refill ....332 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .
  • Page 384 384 INDEX Traction Control System ....133 Oil Filter ......359 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .
  • Page 385 INDEX 385 Turn Signal ......353 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ....162,281 Flat Tire Stowage .
  • Page 386 386 INDEX Gasoline, Reformulated ....278 Head Restraints ......109 Gauges Headlights .
  • Page 387 INDEX 387 Infant Restraint ......59 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....14 Information Center, Vehicle .
  • Page 388 388 INDEX Cargo ......145 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ....30 Center Mounted Stop .
  • Page 389 INDEX 389 Maintenance Procedures ....319 Multi-Function Control Lever ....116 Maintenance Schedule .
  • Page 390 390 INDEX Recommendation ....320,358 Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ... . . 79 Synthetic .
  • Page 391 INDEX 391 Programming Transmitters Reminder, Seat Belt ..... . . 45 (Remote Keyless Entry) ....27 Remote Control Door Locks .
  • Page 392 392 INDEX Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ....69 Seats ....... . . 106 Safety Defects, Reporting .
  • Page 393 INDEX 393 Settings, Personal ......177 Manual Transmission ....229 Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .
  • Page 394 394 INDEX Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ....63 Inflation Pressures ..... 259 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .
  • Page 395 INDEX 395 Recreational ......296 Transmission Weight ......288 Range Indicator .
  • Page 396 396 INDEX Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ....336 Water Vanity Mirrors ......79 Driving Through .
  • Page 397 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key RemovalLocking Doors With The KeyKey-In-Ignition ReminderSENTRY KEY Replacement KeysCustomer Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationSTEERING WHEEL LOCK - MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY To Manually Lock the Steering WheelTo Release the Steering Wheel LockDOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door Locks - If EquippedChild-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - IF EQUIPPED To Unlock the Doors and LiftgateTo Lock the Doors and LiftgateUsing The Panic Alarm To Turn Off Flash Lights With LockProgramming Additional TransmittersGeneral InformationBattery ReplacementSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED To Set the AlarmTo Disarm the SystemSecurity System Manual OverrideLIFTGATE POWER WINDOWS- IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches Auto DownWindow Lockout SwitchOCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageSecond Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating InstructionsSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Driver and...

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