Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............. 3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....7 Rollover Warning .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
Page 7: How To Use This Manual
INTRODUCTION 5 belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
Page 8 6 INTRODUCTION...
Page 9: Warnings And Cautions
INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
Page 10: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Vehicle Security Alarm System ... . . 18 Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) .
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Express Down Window Feature — If To Place An RKE Transmitter In The Vehicle Equipped ......22 For Safekeeping –...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 42 Child Restraints ..... . 58 Automatic Locking Mode —...
Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS released from the START position, the switch automati- Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system cally returns to the detented ON position. consists of a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter with integrated ignition key and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch.
Page 15: Integrated Ignition Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Integrated Ignition Key The integrated ignition key operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter and a valet key, which stores in the rear of the RKE transmitter.
Page 16 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” under If you try to remove the key before you place the shift “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in lever in PARK, it may become trapped temporarily in Section 4 of this manual.
Page 17: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Key-In-Ignition Reminder the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two If you open the driver’s door with the integrated ignition seconds if an invalid RKE transmitter is used to start the key in the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to engine.
Page 18: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: the vehicle. Once an RKE transmitter is programmed to a The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compatible vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. with aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these CAUTION! systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection.
Page 19: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer 3. Insert a blank integrated key into the ignition switch system serviced, bring all vehicle RKE transmitters with and turn the ignition switch to the ON position within you to the authorized dealer.
Page 20: General Information
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Panic and Security alarms are quite differ- General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15 ent. Please take a moment to activate the Panic and the and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Page 21: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 opening any door or the liftgate will cancel the arming. If system by unlocking the driver’s door with the key and the system successfully arms, the Vehicle Security Light then locking it. The door will be locked but the Vehicle will flash at a slower rate to indicate the alarm is set.
Page 22: To Unlock The Doors
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Inserting the Fob with Integrated Key (FOBIK) To Unlock the Doors into the ignition switch disables all buttons on that Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter; however, the buttons on the remaining trans- transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to mitters will continue to work.
Page 23: To Lock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- Section 4 of this manual.
Page 24: To Release The Liftgate Flipper Glass
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Release the Liftgate Flipper Glass Using the Panic Alarm Press the FLIPPER GLASS/TRUNK RELEASE button To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold two times (the second press within 5 seconds of the first the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one press) to open liftgate flipper glass second and release.
Page 25: Programming Additional Rke Transmitters
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 You may need to be less than 67 ft (20 m) from the 1. Battery access is through a door located on the rear of vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the the fob.
Page 26: General Information
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the General Information new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 27: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios. Ignition key removed from ignition switch REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM —...
Page 28 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE For security, power window and power sunroof op- START/STOP button is not present, insert the key into eration (if so equipped) are disabled when the vehicle the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON is in the Remote Start mode.
Page 29: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 To Turn Off the Engine While in Remote Start WARNING! Mode Press and release the REMOTE START button one time. For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as NOTE: To avoid inadvertent shutdowns, the system well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
Page 30: Power Door Locks
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks If you press the door lock switch while the keys are in the The power door lock switch is located on each front door ignition switch, and the driver’s door is open, the doors panel.
Page 31: Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Automatic Unlock on Exit Feature — Only NOTE: Available if Auto Lock is Enabled If the vehicle has not been used for 72 hours or it has This feature will unlock all the doors when the driver’s been raining for 24 hours, you may have to pull a door door is opened if the vehicle is stopped and in PARK or handle to reactivate this feature.
Page 32: To Place An Rke Transmitter In The Vehicle For Safekeeping - Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Go Only
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE third attempt. To re-enable the system the vehicle must same lock/unlock and chirping sound that you would be unlocked with another valid RKE transmitter. experience if you accidentally locked your RKE transmit- ter in the vehicle.
Page 33: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WINDOWS WARNING! Power Windows Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. The power window controls are located on the driver’s Remember that the rear doors can only be opened door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front from the outside when the Child Protection Door passenger door/rear doors which operates the front Locks are engaged.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the first detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. To cancel the “Auto Down” movement, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch. To open the window part way, press to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE: If the window runs into any obstacle during Window Lockout Switch Auto Up it will reverse direction and then stop. Remove The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the you to disable the window controls on the other doors.
Page 36: Wind Buffeting
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
Page 37: Liftgate Flipper Glass
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Liftgate Flipper Glass WARNING! The liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the liftgate is unlocked. To open the flipper glass, push up on To avoid injury stand back when opening. Glass will the window switch located on the liftgate.
Page 38: Occupant Restraints
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The front airbags have a multistage inflator WARNING! design. This allows the airbags to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity. Driving with the flipper glass open can allow poi- sonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
Page 39: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move WARNING! (Continued) freely with you under normal conditions. But in a colli- Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, sion, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of you striking even on short trips.
Page 40: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in an accident, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 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 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug WARNING! (Continued) belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger- collision.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is 6. To release the belt, push the red button marked PRESS comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor on the buckle.
Page 44: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away you’ll prefer a higher position.
Page 45: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is the entire belt is fully extended. designed to release webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on 3.
Page 46: Seat Belt Pretensioners
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Pretensioners Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System The driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped (BeltAlert ) with a pretensioning device that is designed to remove If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within any slack from the seat belt systems in the event of a 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed collision.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized 3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle dealer or by following these steps: and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first buckled.
Page 48: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belts and Pregnant Women WARNING! We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is Using a seat belt extender when not needed can the best way to keep the baby safe.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 This vehicle is equipped with window bags to protect the driver, and front and rear passengers sitting next to a window. They are located above the side windows. Their covers are also labeled SRS/AIRBAG. 1 —...
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior WARNING! (Continued) trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment. Do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to WARNING! your vehicle.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 front airbags work with the instrument panel knee bol- WARNING! sters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger. Window bags also work with seat belts Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER to improve occupant protection.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE You should read the instructions provided with your WARNING! child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more 2. All occupants should use their lap and shoulder belts severe injuries in a collision.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Airbag System Components Front Acceleration Sensors The airbag system consists of the following: Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) How the Airbag System Works Airbag Warning Light The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) determines if Driver Airbag a frontal, side, or rollover collision is severe enough to...
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC also turns on the Airbag Warning The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are Light for 2.5 to 8 seconds for a self-check located in the center of the steering wheel and the right when the ignition is first turned on.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 The Side Impact SRS Side Curtain Airbags are de- The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of signed to activate only in certain side or rollover the driver and the front passenger, and position every- collisions.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you do have a collision that deploys the airbags, any or irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, all of the following may occur: see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instruc- The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- tions for cleaning.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Enhanced Accident Response Feature Maintaining Your Airbag System If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical WARNING! system remains functional, vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock automatically. The hazard Modifications to any part of the airbag system lights will flash and the fuel will be cut off to the engine.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may block for blown fuses. Refer to “Fuses” in Section 7 of this apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate manual. See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good. Airbag Warning Light Event Data Recorder (EDR) You will want to have the airbag system ready to inflate...
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be court with legal jurisdiction (i.e., pursuant to a warrant). recorded (e.g., loss of battery power). A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entity upon request.
Page 60: Child Restraints
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Otherwise required by law. Transmission gear selection Data parameters that may be recorded: Cruise control status Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning lamp status Traction/stability control status for electronically-controlled safety systems, including Tire Pressure Monitoring System status the airbag system Child Restraints...
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 There are different sizes and types of restraints for Infants and Child Restraints children from newborn size to the child almost large Safety experts recommend that children ride enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least seat Owner’s Manual to ensure you have the right seat one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child WARNING! restraint: Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it in the front seat of a vehicle with the front passen- has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety ger airbag unless the airbag is turned off.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. opening on the restraint.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: additional information refer belt-positioning booster seat. The child and belt- www.seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK. positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt. Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg), and who are Children Too Large for Booster Seats older than one year, can ride forward-facing in the...
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower kits or retro-fit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all Anchors and Tether for CHildren) the available attachments provided with your child re- Your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the child straint in any vehicle.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the...
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- rear seating position located on the back of the seat. facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE For seat belts having an Automatic Locking Retractor WARNING! (ALR), pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough allowance to pass it through the child restraint Improper installation of a child restraint to the and slide the latch plate into the buckle.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from WARNING! the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the Always remove the subwoofer from the vehicle child restraint secure, try a different seating position.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
Page 71: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A new engine may consume some oil during its first few A long break-in period is not required for the engine in thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be your vehicle.
Page 72: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE engine running for a extended period. If the vehicle is Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the stopped in an open area with engine running for more Vehicle than a short period, adjust the ventilation system to Seat Belts force fresh, outside air into the vehicle.
Page 73: Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Defrosters Lights Check operation by selecting the DEFROST mode and Have someone observe the operation of all exterior lights place the blower control on high speed. You should be while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high able to feel the air directed against the windshield.
Page 75 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......78 Hands-Free Communication (UConnect ) — If Equipped .
Page 76 74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Recognition System (VR) — Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped ..119 If Equipped ......109 60/40 Split Rear Seat .
Page 77 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 Automatic Headlight System — Interior Lights ..... . 136 If Equipped ......129 Front Map/Reading Lights .
Page 78 76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Vary The Speed Setting ....143 Sunglasses Storage ....151 To Accelerate For Passing .
Page 79 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 Pinch Protect Feature ....159 Cupholders ......164 Pinch Protect Override .
Page 80: Mirrors
78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
Page 81: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight forward or rearward to resist damage.
Page 82: Heated Power Mirrors - If Equipped
80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE After selecting a mirror move the knob in the same Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror Memory Seat”...
Page 83: Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect ) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 UConnect system operating instructions for these ra- dios. Radio sales code can be located on the lower right corner of the Radio faceplate. UConnect is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications system. UConnect allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands (e.g., Call”...
Page 84 Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be www.jeep.com/uconnect used with the system at a time. The system is available in or call 1–877–855–8400 English, Spanish, or French languages.
Page 85: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 Voice Recognition Button The radio display will be used for visual prompts from Actual button location may vary with the ra- the UConnect system such as CELL or caller ID on dio. The individual buttons are described in the certain radios.
Page 86 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For each feature explanation in this section, only the To activate the UConnect system from idle, simply press combined form of the voice command is given. You the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for can also break the commands into parts and say each directions.
Page 87 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 The following are general phone to UConnect system You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a pairing instructions: priority level between one and seven, with one being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven cellular Press the PHONE button to begin.
Page 88 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system will prompt you to say the number you or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a want to call. name in the phonebook, refer to Add Names to Your UConnect Phonebook, in the phonebook. For example, you can say 234-567-8901 .
Page 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Home, Work, Mobile, or Pager ). This will allow Transfer From Mobile Phone you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, entry, if desired.
Page 90 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Depending on the maximum number of entries down- Bluetooth . To use this feature, press the PHONE button loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest and say “Phonebook Download.” The system prompts, downloaded names can be used.
Page 91 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 book entry via Bluetooth . Please see your phone Next, choose the number designation (home, work, Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to mobile, or pager) that you wish to edit. drop the Bluetooth connection. When prompted, recite the new phone number for the If the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters, it phonebook entry that you are editing.
Page 92 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the PHONE button to begin. Note that only the phonebook entry in the current language is deleted. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Phonebook Delete. Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited.
Page 93: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be The selected number will be dialed. deleted or edited. Phone Call Features List All Names in the UConnect Phonebook The following features can be accessed through the UConnect system if the feature(s) are available on your Press the PHONE button to begin.
Page 94 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call refer to Toggling Between Calls in this section. To Currently in Progress combine two calls, refer to Conference Call in this If a call is currently in progress and you have another section.
Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 Conference Call hold may not become active automatically. This is cell When two calls are in progress (one active and one on phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press hold), press and hold the PHONE button until you hear and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep.
Page 96: Uconnect System Features
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say continue on the UConnect system either until the call the name of the language you wish to switch to ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates English, Espanol, or Francais.
Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect system If supported, this number may be programmable on is operational, you may reach the emergency number as some systems. To do this, press the PHONE button follows: and say ‘Setup’, followed by ‘Emergency’.
Page 98 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Towing Assistance certain companies, which time out a little too soon to If you need towing assistance: work properly with the UConnect system. Press the PHONE button to begin. Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to Working After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say with Automated Systems.
Page 99 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can press NOTE: the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say the sequence You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone you wish to enter, followed by the word Send. For network configurations.
Page 100 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the PHONE button to begin. dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth cellular phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say audio system. The UConnect system will work the same Setup Confirmations.
Page 101: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Following the beep, say Mute. Connect or Disconnect Link Between the UConnect System and Cellular Phone In order to un-mute the UConnect system: Your cellular phone can be paired with many different Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button. electronic devices, but can only be actively connected with one electronic device at a time.
Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The UConnect system will play the phone names of The selected phone will be used for the next phone all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to call. If the selected phone is not available, the the lowest priority.
Page 103: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 Things You Should Know About Your UConnect Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the System UConnect system. For best results, the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked UConnect Tutorial with the engine running, all windows closed, and the To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the...
Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would When navigating through an automated system such speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of you.
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by compromised with the convertible top down. lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. Far End Audio Performance In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down.
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Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 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 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
Page 111: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 General Information VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) — IF This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and EQUIPPED RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation following conditions: This Voice Recognition system allows you to Changes or modifications not expressly approved by...
Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When you press the VR hard-key, you will hear a beep. These commands are universal and can be used from any The beep is your signal to give a command. menu. All other commands can be used depending upon the active application.
Page 113: Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Commands In this mode, you can say the following commands: The Voice Recognition system understands two types of “Radio” (to switch to the radio mode) commands. Universal commands are available at all times. Local commands are available if the supported “Disc”...
Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Radio FM “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel) To switch to the FM band say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels) this mode, you may say the following commands: “Select Name”...
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Memo − “Previous” (to play the previous memo) To switch to the voice recorder mode say “Memo”. In this − “Delete” (to delete a memo) mode, you may say the following commands: “Delete All” (to delete all memos) “New Memo”...
Page 116: Voice Training
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training SEATS For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Front Manual Seat Adjustment nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect Move the seat forward or rearward using the adjustment system Voice Training feature may be used. bar.
Page 117: Front Seat Adjustment - Recline
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Front Seat Adjustment — Recline WARNING! (Continued) To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, outboard side of the seat, lean back, and release the lever inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 118: Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment Eight-Way Driver’s Power Seat The manual lumbar support adjustment lever is located The driver’s power seat switches are located on the on the right side of the driver’s seat (all models) and on outboard side of the driver’s seat lower side trim.
Page 119: Four-Way Passenger's Power Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Four-Way Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped The front passenger’s power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the passenger seat lower side trim. The bottom switch controls forward/rearward adjust- ment. The top switch controls the seatback recline adjust- ment.
Page 120: Front Heated Seats - If Equipped
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Heated Seats — If Equipped the system will automatically switch to Low after 30 min- The front driver and passenger seats are heated. The utes of continuous operation. At that time, the number of controls for each heater are located near the bottom illuminated LEDs changes from two to one, indicating center of the instrument panel (below the heater/air...
Page 121: Rear Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 WARNING! (Continued) Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. To avoid heated seat surfaces coming in contact and poten- tial seat overheating, ALWAYS ensure that the seat heater is in the Off position (amber lights indicate High/Low/Off) before placing any of the seats into...
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the High setting is selected, the heater will provide WARNING! a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the normal Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin High-temperature level.
Page 123: 60/40 Split Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 60/40 Split Rear Seat To Lower Rear Seat Either side of the rear seat can be lowered to allow for extended cargo space and still maintain some rear seating room. NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward.
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Do not fold the rear seat down with the center To Raise Rear Seat seat belt buckled. Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interfer- ence from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully 2.
Page 125: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Storage — Rear Seat Armrest (If Equipped) The rear seat may be equipped with a center storage armrest. Armrest Storage Bin DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED Once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seat, Rear Seat Armrest driver’s outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator...
Page 126: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) Transmitter To Memory
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can also be pro- position. The memory system can accommodate up to grammed to recall the same positions when the UN- four RKE transmitters, each one linked to either of the LOCK button is pressed.
Page 127: Memory Position Recall
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 4. Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired 11. Select Remote Linked to Memory in the Electronic positions. Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter Yes . Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — 5.
Page 128: To Disable A Rke Transmitter Linked To Memory
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To recall the memory setting for driver two, press 3. Press and release the memory S (SET) button located memory button number 2 on the driver’s door, or the on the driver’s door. UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to 4.
Page 129: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Easy Entry/Exit Seat driving position when the key is placed into the This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning ignition, and turned out of the LOCK position toward which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the the ACC/ON position.
Page 130: To Open And Close The Hood
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To prevent possible damage, do not slam the TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Two latches must be released to open the hood. hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
Page 131: Headlights And Parking Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Headlights and Parking Lights Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the third detent for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for to activate the automatic headlight system.
Page 132: Smartbeams - If Equipped
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE approximately four minutes after the wipers completely NOTE: If the windshield or SmartBeam mirror is re- stop. Refer to “Windshield Wipers and Washers” in this placed, the SmartBeam mirror must be re-aimed to section.
Page 133: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 To Deactivate Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped The high beam headlights come on at a low intensity 1. Pull back on the multifunction lever to manually level whenever the engine is running, and the transmis- deactivate the system (normal operation of low beams).
Page 134: Instrument Panel And Interior Lights
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel and Interior Lights When the multifunction lever is in the parking light, headlight, or AUTO position (if equipped), rotating the center portion of the lever up and down will increase and decrease the brightness (dimmer control) of the instru- ment panel lights.
Page 135: Lights-On Reminder
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 operation will resume when the ignition is turned ON or when the headlight switch is turned to another position. Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition switch has been turned to LOCK/ACC, a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened.
Page 136: Turn Signals
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Turning on the high beam headlights turns off the fog lights. A front fog light is a lighting device that provides illumination forward of the vehicle under conditions of fog, rain, snow, or dust. The front fog lights supple- ment the lower beam of a standard headlight system.
Page 137: High Beam Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 High Beam Switch Flash-to-Pass Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch You can signal another vehicle by lightly pulling the the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever multifunction lever toward the steering wheel. This will towards you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Page 138: Interior Lights
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lights The interior lighting consists of courtesy lights (below the instrument panel), an overhead console light (which contains both driver and passenger reading lights), read- ing lights (located above the rear doors), and a rear cargo light.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 section. For information on the rear wiper and washer, NOTE: Always remove any buildup of snow that pre- refer to “Rear Window Features” in this section. vents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the off position.
Page 140: Mist
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE delay interval. The delay can be regulated from a maxi- WARNING! mum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles, to a cycle every 1/2 second. Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. You might not see other NOTE: The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed.
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 wiper sensitivity. Settings 4 and 5 can be used if the The rain sensing system has protection features for the driver desires more sensitivity. Place the wiper switch in wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the the OFF position when not using the system.
Page 142: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To unlock the steering column, push the control handle This feature allows you to tilt the steering column downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or move the steering wheel upward or downward as de- shorten the steering column.
Page 143: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows both the brake and accelerator pedals to move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel. The adjust- able pedal system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position.
Page 144: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The pedals can be adjusted while driving. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes over The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph REVERSE (R) or when the Electronic Speed Control is (40 km/h).
Page 145: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 To Activate NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in speed and on level ground before pressing the SET lever. the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system To Deactivate OFF, push the ON/OFF button a second time.
Page 146: To Accelerate For Passing
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tapping RESUME ACCEL once will result in a 1 mph To Accelerate For Passing (2 km/h) speed increase. Each time the lever is tapped, Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the speed increases so that tapping the lever three times will pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
Page 147: Rear Park Assist System - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED active until the vehicle speed is increased to approxi- The Rear Park Assist System provides visible and audible mately 11 mph (18 km/h) or above. The system will be indications of the distance between the rear fascia and the active again if the vehicle speed is decreased to speeds detected obstacle when backing up.
Page 148: Rear Park Assist Warning Display
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Park Assist Warning Display When the ignition is turned to the ON position, the The Rear Park Assist Warning Display, located in the warning display will turn ON all of its LEDs for about headliner near the flipper glass, provides both visible and one second.
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES DISPLAY LED OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM: LED COLOR AUDIBLE SIGNAL REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER 1st LED 59 in (150 cm) Yellow Yes, Half Second 2nd LED 51 in (130 cm) Yellow None 3rd LED 45 in (115 cm)
Page 150: Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist System
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist System When the switch is pressed to disable the system, the The Rear Park Assist System can be enabled and disabled instrument cluster will display the “PARK ASSIST DIS- with a switch located on the upper switch bank of the ABLED”...
Page 151: Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System WARNING! Clean the Rear Park Assist Sensors with water, car wash soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do Drivers must be careful when backing up even when not scratch or poke the sensors.
Page 152: Overhead Console
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, an image of CAUTION! (Continued) the rear of the vehicle will appear with a caution note to To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be check entire surroundings displayed across the top of driven slowly when using the Rear Camera Sys- the screen.
Page 153: Courtesy/Reading Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 The lights also turn on when a front door or rear door is opened. The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. Sunglasses Storage At the rear of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The HomeLink buttons are located in the overhead WARNING! console, and contain one, two, or three dots/lines desig- nating the different HomeLink channels. Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate.
Page 155: Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Programming HomeLink 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) from the HomeLink buttons while keeping the EVIC Before You Begin display in view. If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, erase all channels before you begin training.
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers This can usually be found where the hanging antenna may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is in the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming”...
Page 157: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “training” Gate Operator/Canadian Programming button. The name and color of the button may vary by Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- manufacturer. nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission –...
Page 158: Using Homelink
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. EVIC display will change from “CHANNEL # TRAIN- 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button for ING”...
Page 159: Troubleshooting Tips
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Troubleshooting Tips General Information If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry are some of the most common solutions: Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Replace the battery in the original transmitter.
Page 160: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console. Never leave children in a vehicle, with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 161: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Opening Sunroof - Express Pinch Protect Override Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing will open automatically from any position. The sunroof the sunroof, press the switch forward and hold for two will open fully, then stop automatically.
Page 162: Wind Buffeting
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is Ignition Off Operation open. The power sunroof switches remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Wind Buffeting Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: Do not use a three-prong adapter. 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 164: Power Inverter - If Equipped
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! There is a 115–Volt, 150–Watt inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert DC current to Many accessories that can be plugged in draw AC current.
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Press the power inverter switch (located on the upper the inverter status indicator turns ON. The status indica- switch bank) to turn the power on to the outlet. Press the tor of the AC power inverter indicates whether the switch again to turn the power off.
Page 166: Cupholders
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS In the center console, there are two cupholders for the front seat passengers. Rear Cupholders CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Light Front Cupholders The cargo area light is activated by opening the liftgate, The rear passengers have access to two cupholders that opening any door, or by rotating the dimmer control on pull out from the lower center of the rear seat.
Page 167: Rear Storage Compartment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 pushing on the cargo light lens surface will turn off all Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped interior lamps. Push on the lens surface a second time to NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to restore the interior lights to normal operation.
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in WARNING! place. In an accident, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle.
Page 169: Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Cargo Tie-Down Hooks WARNING! The tie-downs located on cargo area floor should be used to safely secure loads when vehicle is moving. 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 170: Cargo Load Floor
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Load Floor WARNING! (Continued) The panel in the load floor is reversible for added utility. Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits One side is carpeted and the other side features a plastic described on the label attached to the left door or lined tray which holds a variety of items.
Page 171: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 The cargo load floor is held by spring loaded latches. In REAR WINDOW FEATURES order to use the cargo load floor, use the following Rear Window Wiper/Washer procedure: A switch on the right side of the steering column controls NOTE: The cargo load floor latches should not be operation of the rear wiper/washer function.
Page 172: Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the liftgate flipper glass is open, connection to the rear window wiper is interrupted preventing activation of the rear wiper blade. When the liftgate flipper glass is closed, the rear wiper switch, or the ignition switch, needs to be turned OFF and ON to restart the rear wiper.
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 CAUTION! To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....177 Compass Display ....198 Instrument Cluster .
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 215 CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) ....225 Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files .
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ..245 Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) ..252 Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ..245 Selecting Satellite Mode .
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Video Entertainment System™ (Sales Code CD/DVD Maintenance ....262 XRV) — If Equipped ....259 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones .
Page 179: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 - Air Outlet 5 - Upper Switch Bank 9 - Lower Switch Bank 2 - Instrument Cluster 6 - Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter 10 - Climate Controls 3 - Radio 7 - Storage Bin 11 - Ignition Switch 4 - Glove Compartment 8 - Power Outlet...
Page 180: Instrument Cluster
178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 181: Instrument Cluster Description
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 3. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal 1. Speedometer when the turn signal lever is operated. Indicates vehicle speed. If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has 2.
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) 6. Airbag Warning Light The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of This light turns on and remains on for six to an onboard diagnostic system called OBD II that eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition monitors engine and automatic transmission con- switch is first turned ON.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 If the ABS Warning Light is on, the brake system should 10. Oil Pressure Warning Light be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The anti-lock brakes.
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect Each tire, including the spare (if provided), the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. should be checked monthly, when cold and Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper inflated to the inflation pressure recommended tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to...
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 of reasons, including the installation of replacement or CAUTION! alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the The TPMS has been optimized for the original TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more equipment tires and wheels.
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- WARNING! ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 15. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Warning belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb Light/Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light — If check or when driving, if the driver or front passenger Equipped seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Warning Light The malfunction lamp for the Electronic Stabil- will flash or remain on continuously.
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading shift lever is placed in the PARK position. The light before and after the service so that the correct mileage can should turn off. If the light remains lit with the engine be determined.
Page 189: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential (EVIC) electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- the charging system light remains on, it means that the tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the...
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The EVIC consists of the following: MENU Button Press and release the MENU button and the System Status mode displayed will change between Trip Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays Functions, Personal Settings, and System Sta- tus.
Page 191: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 COMPASS/TEMPERATURE Button WRONG KEY — KEY DOES NOT BELONG TO Press release COMPASS/ VEHICLE TEMPERATURE button to display one of eight KEY NOT PROGRAMMED — EXCEEDED KEY PRO- compass readings and the outside temperature. GRAM LIMIT Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) PROGRAMMING ACTIVE —...
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL HOOD OPEN (with graphic) UPSHIFT (with graphic) HOOD/DOOR OPEN (with graphic) CHECK GAUGES HOOD/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) AUTO HIGH BEAMS ON LIFTGATE/HOOD OPEN (with graphic) AUTO HIGH BEAMS OFF HOOD/GLASS/DOOR OPEN (with graphic) PARK ASSIST DISABLED HOOD/GLASS/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) SERVICE SUSPENSION HOOD/GATE/DOOR OPEN (with graphic)
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 MEMORY #1 POSITIONS SET RIGHT FRONT LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM Sys- tem Only) MEMORY #2 POSITIONS SET LEFT REAR LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM System MEMORY SYSTEM DISABLED — SEATBELT BUCK- Only) LED (with graphic) RIGHT REAR LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM Sys- MEMORY SYSTEM DISABLED —...
Page 194: Trip Functions
192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1/8 Mile (if equipped with Performance Pages) Trip Functions Press and release the MENU button until one of the 1/4 Mile (if equipped with Performance Pages) following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC: Instantaneous G-Force (if equipped with Performance Distance To Empty Pages) Trip A...
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- Trip A tion: Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last reset. Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with Trip B the fuel remaining in the tank.
Page 196: Performance Pages - If Equipped
194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display Units of Measure In Performance Pages — If Equipped To make your selection, press and release the FUNC- WARNING! TION SELECT button until “US” or “METRIC” appears. To Reset The Display Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor- Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being mance Pages is intended for off-highway or off-road displayed.
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 The Performance Pages include the following features: 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) When selected, this screen displays the time it takes for 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h) within Braking Distance 10 seconds.
Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Braking Distance Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button will clear the When selected, this screen displays the vehicle’s braking current run and prepare the cluster to record a new run. distance and the speed at which the brake pedal was 1/8 Mile, 1/4 Mile depressed.
Page 199: Keyless Go Display - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 To clear the vehicle’s best 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) run, Keyless Go Display — If Equipped press and hold the FUNCTION SELECT button for When the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed to five seconds. change ignition states, the Keyless Go icon momentarily appears in the EVIC display showing the new ignition Instantaneous G-Force state.
Page 200: Compass Display
198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The round symbol in the middle rotates to point at the display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated. You may new ignition state. If desired, the ignition state graphic also calibrate the compass by completing one or more can be set to be constantly visible by pressing the EVIC 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or MENU button until the display appears.
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 4. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button to start the calibration. The “CAL” indicator will be dis- played in the EVIC. 5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” indicator turns off.
Page 202: Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (Dss) - If Equipped
200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable until the proper variance zone is selected according to the Features) map. Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall features when the transmission is in PARK. 5.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 NOTE: The EVIC will not change the UConnect lan- Remote Key Unlock guage selection. Please refer to “Language Selection” in When “Driver Door 1st Press” is selected, only the the HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect ) driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote section of this manual for details.
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL only result in the driver’s door opening. You have to Headlamp Off Delay touch a passenger handle to unlock all doors passively When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to when Driver’s Door Only is programmed in the EVIC. have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto appears. When NO (N) is selected, the system reverts to Headlights Only) the standard intermittent wiper operation. When YES (Y) is selected, and the headlight switch is in Service Interval the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi- When this feature is selected, a service interval between...
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening a vehicle Only) door will cancel this feature. To make your selection, This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the “Off,”...
Page 207: System Status
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 Display Units of Measure In: The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) can be changed between English and Metric units of measure. To make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “US” or “METRIC”...
Page 208: Sales Code Req - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Mp3/Wma Aux Jack)
206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units in PSI, kPa, or BAR. SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.
Page 209: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 Operating Instructions - Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch position to operate the radio.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Voice Recognition Button (UConnect Hands-Free TIME Button Phone) — If Equipped Press the TIME button and the time of day will display. In Press this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone AM or FM mode, pressing the TIME button will switch (UConnect ) feature (if equipped).
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button TUNE Control and selecting the “SET HOME CLOCK” entry. Once in Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise this display follow the above procedure, starting at to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the frequency.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third MUSIC TYPE Button time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mode for five seconds.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 16-Digit Character 16-Digit Character Program Type Program Type Display Display College College Soft Rock Soft Rck Country Country Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R & B Foreign Language Language Sports Sports Information Inform Talk Talk Jazz Jazz Top 40...
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button Audio Stream – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between switch to different audio languages (if supported on the following items: the disc) (if equipped). NOTE: Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll Angle –...
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 VES™ CH1/CH2 - Allows the user to change the Enter the four-digit country code using the TUNE/ mode of either the IR1 or IR2, wireless headphones by SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the pressing the AUDIO/SELECT button (if equipped).
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Subtitles — If Equipped NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before Selecting this item allows you to choose between subtitle loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings after Off or On. a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective.
Page 217: Understanding Your Instrument Panel 215
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by window.
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) position to operate the radio. Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number (1-6) where the LOAD Button —...
Page 219: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 SCAN Button (CD MODE) Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable CD currently playing. MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to the TIME Button (CD MODE) following restrictions.
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The radio uses the following limits for file systems: If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/ Maximum number of directory levels: 8 WMA tracks on that disc. Maximum number of files: 255 Supported MP3/WMA File Formats Maximum number of folders: 100...
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 Playback of MP3/WMA Files MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, Specification Frequency (kHz) the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128, 48, 44.1, 32...
Page 222: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders to return to elapsed time display. on the disc.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition No function. System (VR) (If Equipped) For the radio, refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) Section 3. No function. For UConnect “Voice Recognition System (VR),” refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect )”...
Page 224: Am/Fm/Cd/Dvd Multimedia System Radio (Rer/Ren) - If Equipped
222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Dolby AM/FM/CD/DVD MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM RADIO Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. (RER/REN) – IF EQUIPPED Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side Dolby Laboratories. of the unit’s faceplate.
Page 225: Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect ) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 Operating Instructions — Hands-Free 3. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed. The Communication (UConnect ) — If Equipped clock setting menu will appear on the screen. Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect )” in 4.
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Changing Daylight Savings Time 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The When selected, this feature will display the time of day in clock setting menu will appear on the screen. daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the 3.
Page 227: Sales Code Res - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 4. Select a time zone by touching the screen where your selection appears. If you do not see a time zone that you want to select, touch the screen where the word “Page” is displayed to view additional time zones in the menu. 5.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) TIME Button Push the On/Volume control knob to turn on the radio. Press the TIME button and the time of day will display. In Push the On/Volume control knob a second time to turn AM or FM mode, pressing the TIME button will switch off the radio.
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 RW/FF Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob a third time and Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons TREBLE will display. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knob causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the to the right or left to increase or decrease the treble tones.
Page 230: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding Memory button number will display. When you are receiving a station that you wish to Buttons 1 - 6 commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit button.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 Inserting Compact Disc(s) CAUTION! Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the only.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD, MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within playing time display to a small CD playing time display.
Page 233: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 character extension) extension may cause playback problems.
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification Frequency (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128, 48, 44.1, 32...
Page 236: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode SALES CODE RES/RSC — AM/FM STEREO The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an SIRIUS RADIO MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right...
Page 237: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC another selection.
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone Button (UConnect Hands-Free Phone) — If 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side Tune/ Equipped Scroll control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will Press this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone begin to blink.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 INFO Button Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob a second time Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call and MID will display. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knob letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUSIC TYPE Button 16-Digit Character Program Type Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Display mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button Foreign Language Language or turning the Tune/Scroll control knob within five Information Inform seconds will allow the program format type to be se-...
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow 16-Digit Character Program Type you to set the clock. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knob Display to adjust the hours and then press and turn the Sports Sports Tune/Scroll control knob to adjust the minutes.
Page 242: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: display window.
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 244: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD, MP3 modes. Random Play.
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. display.) When reading discs recorded using formats other than Maximum number of characters in file/folder names:...
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification Frequency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 160, 128, 144, extension may cause playback problems.
Page 247: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected playing the files contained in that folder (or the next by the following: folder in sequence if the selection does not contain playable files). Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than CD-R media The folder list will time out after five seconds.
Page 248: Universal Consumer Interface (Uci) - If Equipped
246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which (UConnect ) (If Equipped) allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect )”...
Page 249: Connecting The Ipod
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 UCI supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod system (iPod may take a few seconds to connect), the iPhone devices. Some iPod software versions may not iPod starts charging and is ready for use by pressing fully support the UCI features.
Page 250: Controlling The Ipod Using Radio Buttons
248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The iPod can be controlled using the radio buttons to Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while Play, Browse, and List the iPod contents. playing a track, skips to the next track. The iPod battery charges when plugged into the UCI Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one connector.
Page 251: List Or Browse Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 Use the << SEEK and SEEK >> buttons to jump to the current list and then forward to the next song. To stop previous or next track. If the << SEEK button is SCAN mode and start playing the desired track, when pressed during the first two seconds of the track, it will it is playing the track, press the SCAN button again.
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclock- Preset 3 – Albums wise (backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying Preset 4 – Genres the track detail on the radio display. Once you have the track to be played highlighted on the radio Preset 5 - Audiobooks display, press the TUNE control knob to select and Preset 6 –...
Page 253: Satellite Radio - If Equipped (Ren/Req/Rer/Res Radios Only)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 the same steps to go to the desired track in that list. WARNING! Not all iPod sub-menu levels are available on this system. Do not plug in or remove the iPod while driving. Failure to following this warning could result in an MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is accident.
Page 254: System Activation
252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL System Activation To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you ESN/SID Access With REQ/RES Radios may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- service that is included with the factory-installed satellite tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll radio system in your vehicle.
Page 255: Selecting Satellite Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 Selecting Satellite Mode Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. A form of short audio mutes. CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can mode.
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button TUNE Control (Rotary) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for Turn the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob clockwise to the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel. tinuing to the next.
Page 257: Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 SETUP Button You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press following items: the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window.
Page 258: Kicker High Performance Sound System With Driver-Selectable Surround (Dss) - If Equipped
256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL KICKER HIGH PERFORMANCE SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) – IF EQUIPPED The removable subwoofer is located in the rear cargo area, and is fastened in place using the child restraint anchors, located on the left rear passenger seatback. Installing The Subwoofer 1.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 3. Slide the subwoofer toward the front of the vehicle so 4. Connect the electrical connector. that the rear edge lines up with the end of the load floor. 5. Fold the left rear passenger seat rearward into the upright position.
Page 260: Sirius Backseat Tv™ - If Equipped
258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Removing The Subwoofer SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™ — IF EQUIPPED Satellite video uses direct satellite receiver broadcasting 1. Lower the left rear passenger seat. technology to provide streaming video. The subscription service provider is SIRIUS Satellite Radio. SIRIUS Back- seat TV™...
Page 261: Video Entertainment System™ (Sales Code Xrv) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM™ (SALES CODE XRV) — IF EQUIPPED The optional VES™ (Video Entertainment System) con- sists of a LCD (liquid crystal display) screen, a battery- powered remote control, and two headsets. Refer to your VES™...
Page 262: Kicker Mobile Surround (Kms1) - If
260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Kicker Mobile Surround (KMS1) – If Equipped The VES™ for this vehicle comes equipped with Kicker Mobile Surround (KMS1). This feature offers the ulti- mate movie experience by providing surround sound uniquely equalized for the interior space of your vehicle. The KMS1 Video Surround mode activates whenever a video source is selected, unless the system is already in “Audio Surround”...
Page 263: Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a EQUIPPED pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and The remote sound system controls are located on the rear mode of the sound system.
Page 264: Cd Player
262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The button located in the center of the left-hand control CD/DVD MAINTENANCE will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following grammed in the radio preset pushbutton. precautions: CD Player 1.
Page 265: Radio Operation And Cellular Phones
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- CLIMATE CONTROLS lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e. scratched, reflective Automatic Temperature Control coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) The Infrared Dual-Zone Climate Control System auto- oversized, or have theft protection encoding.
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL be used for front seat occupants only. The HI AUTO position should be used when more airflow is desired, or when rear seat occupants are present. Dial in the comfort setting you would like the system to maintain by rotating the driver’s or passenger’s control knob.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 respectively. With the temperature setting in these posi- NOTE: tions, the system does not attempt automatic comfort The surface of the climate control panel, and the top control. center of the instrument panel should be kept free of debris due to the climate control sensor’s location.
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Most of the time, when in Automatic operation, you Manual Operation can temporarily put the system into Recirculation This system offers a full complement of manual override mode by pressing the “Recirculation” button. How- features which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, ever, under certain conditions in automatic the system Mode Preferred Automatic with Manual Air Temperature is blowing air out of the defrost vents.
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267...
Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Regardless of the type of operation, when a NOTE: The defrost mode is not automatically selected. temperature knob is set to the full clockwise or full It must be manually selected, when desired. counterclockwise position, the system will deliver full Defrost/Floor hot or full cold air out of the ducts, respectively.
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 Bi-Level outlets selected on the mode control dial. The button Air flows both through the outlets located in the includes an LED that illuminates when manual operation instrument panel and those located on the floor. Air is selected.
Page 272: Operating Tips
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Extended use of recirculation may cause the button) on will clear the fog. Adjust the temperature windows to fog. If the interior of the windows begins to control, air direction, and blower speed to maintain fog, press the “Recirculate”...
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 Summer Operation Your air conditioning system is also equipped with an Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high automatic recirculation system. When the system senses quality antifreeze coolant, during the summer, to provide a heavy load or high heat conditions, it may use partial proper corrosion protection and to raise the boiling point Recirculation A/C mode to provide additional comfort.
Page 274: Operating Tips Chart
272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart...
Page 275: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedure ..... 276 Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override ......282 Keyless Go (If Equipped) .
Page 276 274 STARTING AND OPERATING Power Steering ..... . . 288 Tire Safety Information ....301 Power Steering Fluid Check .
Page 277 STARTING AND OPERATING 275 Replacement Tires ....316 Carbon Monoxide Warnings ... . 324 Tire Rotation Recommendations .
Page 278: Starting Procedure
276 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURE WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the Be sure to turn off the engine and remove the key inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if from the ignition switch if you want to rest or present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat sleep in your car.
Page 279: Normal Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 277 Removing and Re-Installing the Engine Start/Stop Keyless Go Functions — With Driver’s Foot Off Button The Brake Pedal (In PARK Position) The ENGINE START/STOP button may be removed Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once (ACC from the receptacle to allow the vehicle ignition to be position) to activate the radio, wipers, and windows.
Page 280: Extremely Cold Weather (Below 20°F Or 29°C)
278 STARTING AND OPERATING To start the engine, the transmission must be in PARK or 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the NEUTRAL. From any ignition state, press and hold the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the brake pedal while pressing the ENGINE START/STOP normal starting procedure.
Page 281: If Engine Fails To Start
STARTING AND OPERATING 279 If Engine Fails To Start WARNING! (Continued) Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get WARNING! it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once start the vehicle.
Page 282: After Starting
280 STARTING AND OPERATING Clearing A Flooded Engine - Using ENGINE the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. START/STOP Button Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position and If the engine fails to start after you have followed the release it as soon as the starter engages.
Page 283: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 281 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! CAUTION! It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, ing precautions are not observed: the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to...
Page 284: Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override
282 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override Your vehicle may be equipped with a shift lock manual override. The manual override may be used in the event that the shift lever should fail to move from PARK with the key in the ON position and the brake pedal de- pressed.
Page 285: 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 283 With Keyless Go — If Equipped WARNING! To activate the override, with a valid keyfob (FOBIK) inside of the vehicle, and without the brake pedal It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or pressed, press the START/STOP button once to go to the NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle ACC position, or twice to go to the ON position.
Page 286 284 STARTING AND OPERATING PARK REVERSE Supplements the parking brake by locking the transmis- Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a sion. The engine can be started in this range. Never use complete stop. PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking NEUTRAL brake when leaving the vehicle in this range.
Page 287: Rocking The Vehicle
STARTING AND OPERATING 285 Rocking the Vehicle rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheating If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can and reduce the risk of transmission failure during pro- often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the shift lever longed efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
Page 288: Autostick Operation
286 STARTING AND OPERATING Autostick Operation NOTE: In the Autostick mode, the transmission will By placing the shift lever in the DRIVE position, the lever shift up and down when left or right (D-/D+) is manu- can be moved from side to side. This allows the driver to ally selected by the driver.
Page 289: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 287 is approaching it’s maximum value and a upshift to the The transmission will automatically downshift to first next gear is required. In the event that the driver does not gear when coming to a stop. Tapping the shift lever to upshift, the engine control system will automatically do it the D+ position (at a stop) will allow starting in 2nd for the driver.
Page 290: Power Steering
288 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability Continued operation with reduced power steering in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. steering capability if power assist is lost.
Page 291: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 289 Power Steering Fluid Check WARNING! The power steering system requires the use of MOPAR Hydraulic System Power Steering (P/N Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and 05142893AA) or equivalent, which meets Chrysler Mate- with the engine off to prevent injury from moving rial Standard MS-10838.
Page 292 290 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The instrument cluster “Brake Warning Light” the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the indicates only that the parking brake is applied. It does transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to not indicate the degree of brake application. move the selector out of PARK.
Page 293: Anti-Lock Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 291 computer to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent WARNING! (Continued) wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged surfaces. before driving, failure to do so can lead to brake All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and problems due to excessive heating of the rear type and tires must be properly inflated to produce...
Page 294 292 STARTING AND OPERATING The Anti-Lock Brake System pump motor runs during WARNING! (Continued) the self-test at 12 mph (20 km/h) and during an ABS stop. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including The pump motor makes a low humming noise during those resulting from excessive speed in turns, operation, which is normal.
Page 295 STARTING AND OPERATING 293 NOTE: During severe braking conditions, a pulsing Engines may idle at higher speeds during warm-up, sensation may occur and a clicking noise will be heard. which could cause rear wheels to spin and result in This is normal, indicating that the Anti-Lock Brake loss of vehicle control.
Page 296: Electronic Brake Control System
294 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes ABS (Anti-Lock Brake ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) cannot prevent the System), TCS (Traction Control System), BAS (Brake natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, Assist System), ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation), and nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing ESP (Electronic Stability Program).
Page 297: Bas (Brake Assist System)
STARTING AND OPERATING 295 stability. A feature of the TCS system functions similar to benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin ing pressure during the stopping sequence (do not across a driven axle.
Page 298: Erm (Electronic Roll Mitigation)
296 STARTING AND OPERATING ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate tions and driving conditions, influence the chance of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicles speed that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
Page 299: Esp (Electronic Stability Program)
STARTING AND OPERATING 297 ESP (Electronic Stability Program) Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position. This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESP cor- The ESP/TCS Indicator Light (located in the instrument rects for over/under steering of the vehicle by applying cluster), starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counter-...
Page 300 298 STARTING AND OPERATING mode. This mode should be used for most driving WARNING! situations. ESP should only be turned to “Partial Off” mode for specific reasons as noted below. ESP (Electronic Stability Program) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, Partial Off nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing This mode is entered by momentarily depressing the...
Page 301: Tsc (Trailer Sway Control)
STARTING AND OPERATING 299 Off” mode is overcome, turn ESP back on by momen- tarily depressing the “ESP OFF” switch. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion. TSC (Trailer Sway Control) TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway.
Page 302: Esp/Bas Warning Lamp And Esp/Tcs Indicator Light
300 STARTING AND OPERATING attempt to stop the trailer from swaying. TSC is disabled If the ESP/BAS Warning Lamp comes on con- when the ESP system is in the Partial Off mode. tinuously with the engine running, a malfunc- tion has been detected in either the ESP or the WARNING! BAS system, or both.
Page 303: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 301 The ESP Control System will make buzzing or clicking TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds Tire Markings will stop when ESP becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESP activation. 1 —...
Page 304 302 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” ing the size designation.
Page 305 STARTING AND OPERATING 303 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 306 304 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 307: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 305 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 308: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
306 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 the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle...
Page 309 STARTING AND OPERATING 307 Loading The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You the weight referenced here.
Page 310 308 STARTING AND OPERATING available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs NOTE: (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs The following table shows examples on how to calcu- [295 kg]). late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations 5.
Page 311 STARTING AND OPERATING 309...
Page 312: Tires - General Information
310 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) if the “Tire Pressure can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and Monitoring Telltale Light” is illuminated. Vehicle increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the handling and braking may be reduced.
Page 313 STARTING AND OPERATING 311 Safety WARNING! (Continued) Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- WARNING! hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can the right or left. cause accidents. Always drive with each tire properly inflated.
Page 314: Tire Inflation Pressures
312 STARTING AND OPERATING of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish CAUTION! response or over responsiveness in the steering. After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- reinstall the valve stem cap–if equipped. This will able steering response.
Page 315: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per loading may be required for high speed vehicle opera- 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading the Winter.
Page 316: Radial-Ply Tires
314 STARTING AND OPERATING Radial-Ply Tires WARNING! WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle one.
Page 317: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this point. Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to: Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven WARNING! 1 —...
Page 318: Replacement Tires
316 STARTING AND OPERATING Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little WARNING! exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with oil, grease and gasoline. Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle.
Page 319: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING! (Continued) Premium System Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 320 318 STARTING AND OPERATING Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and a graphic displaying tire pressures Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au- dible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low.
Page 321 STARTING AND OPERATING 319 once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this information. Check TPM System Message The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a system fault is detected.
Page 322: General Information
320 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to General Information facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and sensors. RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 2.
Page 323: Fuel Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 FUEL REQUIREMENTS necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer recom- 6.1L Engine mends the use of gasolines that meet the WWFC speci- The 6.1L engine is designed to meet all fications, if they are available.
Page 324: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
322 STARTING AND OPERATING winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions. If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: your vehicle.
Page 325: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged Materials Added to Fuel exposure to E-85 fuel. All gasoline sold in the United States is required to contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional MMT In Gasoline detergents or other additives is not needed under normal MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is conditions and they would result in additional cost.
Page 326: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
324 STARTING AND OPERATING An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition mal- Carbon Monoxide Warnings functions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat. WARNING! If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or malfunc- Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.
Page 327: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 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 trunk closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex- haust gases from entering the vehicle.
Page 328 326 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! Damage to the fuel system or emission control Never have any smoking materials lit in or near system could result from using an improper fuel the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the cap (gas cap).
Page 329 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 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 330: Trailer Towing
328 STARTING AND OPERATING TRAILER TOWING Common Towing Definitions In this section you will find safety tips and information The following trailer towing related definitions will assist on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do you in understanding the following information: with your vehicle.
Page 331 STARTING AND OPERATING 329 Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Tongue Weight (TW) The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the and trailer when weighed in combination. (Note that hitch ball by the trailer.
Page 332: Trailer Hitch Classification
330 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to system may reduce handling, stability, braking the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s).
Page 333: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 331 All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on Trailer Hitch Classification your vehicle. Class Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - Medium 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) Duty Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)”...
Page 334: Trailer And Trailer Tongue Weight
332 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to the “Tire– Safety Information”...
Page 335: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trailer factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options, towing, limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h). must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Page 336 334 STARTING AND OPERATING When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over- Total weight must be distributed between the tow load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a vehicle and the trailer such that the following four loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes, ratings are not exceeded: axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas-...
Page 337 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 Towing Requirements — Tires Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes − Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe − Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
Page 338: Towing Tips
336 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) Towing any trailer will increase your stopping If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) distance. When towing you should allow for addi- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle should be of adequate capacity.
Page 339: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 performance and extend transmission life by reducing Towing Tips — Cooling System excessive shifting and heat build up. This action will also To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- provide better engine braking. heating, take the following actions: The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be −...
Page 341: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flashers ....340 Jump Starting ......341 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 342 340 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS NOTE: With extended use, the Hazard Warning flasher The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the may run down your battery. switch bank just above the climate controls. IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS Press the switch to turn on the Hazard In any of the following situations, you can reduce the Warning flashers.
Page 343 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 341 the fan control to high. This allows the heater core to act JUMP STARTING as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may from the engine cooling system.
Page 344 342 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive WARNING! (Continued) terminal of the booster battery. Connect the other end of A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flam- the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged mable and explosive.
Page 345 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 343 7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above WARNING! (Continued) sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan. During cold weather when temperatures are be- low freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged WARNING! battery may freeze.
Page 347 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment – 6.1L ....347 Engine Oil Filter ..... 354 Onboard Diagnostic System —...
Page 348 346 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Brake System ..... . . 366 High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) — If Equipped ....382 Automatic Transmission .
Page 349: Engine Compartment - 6.1L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 347 ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 6.1L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 2 — Power Distribution Center 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Integrated Power Module 10 —...
Page 350: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 351: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 349 manual). Tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound is EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly PROGRAMS tightened. In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Page 352 350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test, the ignition or start the engine. This means that your which you can use prior to going to the test station. To vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must not proceed to the I/M station.
Page 353: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351 before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine systems can result in civil penalties being assessed running. against you.
Page 354: Engine Oil
352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed the oil level in the “SAFE” range. Adding one quart of oil maintenance intervals, there are other items that should when the reading is at the bottom of the “SAFE” range operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance.
Page 355 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 353 NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in- based on the following recommendation and be within tervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months the operating temperature shown in the engine oil vis- whichever comes first. cosity chart.
Page 356: Engine Oil Filter
354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Synthetic Engine Oils Engine Oil Filter You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- oil change. mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes Engine Oil Filter Selection are followed.
Page 357: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 355 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection tenance required. in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or CAUTION! maintenance.
Page 358: Air Conditioner Maintenance
356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) For best possible performance, your air conditioner The air conditioning system contains refrigerant should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal at the start of each warm season. This service should injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected...
Page 359: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 357 Body Lubrication Windshield Wiper Blades Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 360: Exhaust System
358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the “Washer Fluid Low” message will be displayed. Refer WARNING! to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center” in Section 4 of this manual. Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the must be exercised when filling or working around rear window washer is shared.
Page 361 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 359 inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised CAUTION! for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your WARNING! vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- Exhaust gases can injure or kill.
Page 362 360 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 transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in materials that can burn.
Page 363: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361 Cooling System rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of WARNING! the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- hose vertically down the face of the condenser.
Page 364 362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System — Drain, Flush and Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals.
Page 365 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 363 Adding Coolant Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine (antifreeze) and distilled water. Use higher concentra- coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance tions (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below 34°F intervals.
Page 366 364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Pressure Cap WARNING! The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine coolant (antifreeze), and to insure that engine coolant The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- recovery bottle.
Page 367 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 365 rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol based satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it a month.
Page 368: Brake System
366 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the condenser clean. radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle.
Page 369: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 367 pads wear. Brake fluid level should be checked when Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed pads are replaced. If the brake fluid level is abnormally container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or low, check system for leaks.
Page 370: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
368 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The following maintenance recommendations will enable CAUTION! you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle. The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require adjustment under normal operating condi- What Causes Corrosion? tions.
Page 371 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369 Washing CAUTION! Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or a mild such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Page 372 370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel and Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner. chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
Page 373 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 371 For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or a mild Leather Seat Care & Cleaning soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. MOPAR Total Clean is specifically recommended for Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. leather upholstery.
Page 374 372 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses WARNING! The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Page 375: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373 Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly. FUSES Interior Fuses The fuse panel is on the lower instrument panel just to the left of the steering column. Fuse Panel...
Page 376 374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cav- Cartridge Cav- Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Audio Amp (B+) 10 Amp Final Drive Control Green Module (FDCM), Heater Ventilation/ 15 Amp Sunroof (B+) Air Conditioning Blue (HVAC), Rear Heated 10 Amp Htd Mirror (EBL) Seat Switch, O/H, Heater Ventilation/...
Page 377 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 375 Cav- Cartridge Cav- Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Cigar Ltr (R/A) Spare Yellow (Acc De- lay) 10 Amp Tire Pressure Tran- sponders (R/O) 15 Amp Rear Wiper (B+) Blue 10 Amp Upper & Lower Switch Bank, Diag.
Page 378: Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) Cav- Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse 40 Amp HID Headlamps Green 50 Amp PTC Heater 2 (Diesel Only) 30 Amp Power Outlets Pink 50 Amp PTC Heater 3 (Diesel Only) 30 Amp Cig Lighter, Trail Tow Pink Batt...
Page 379 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377 Cav- Cartridge Mini- Cav- Cartridge Mini- Description Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — Spare 40 Amp JB Power Green 40 Amp HVAC Blower Green 30 Amp Wiper Motor Pink 30 Amp Rear Wiper, Ign R/O Pink 20 Amp Fuel Pump Yellow...
Page 380 378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cav- Cartridge Mini- Cav- Cartridge Mini- Description Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp HD Washer (If — Spare Yellow Equipped) (Export 20 Amp Ignition Switch Only) Yellow 30 Amp ABS Valves 20 Amp HID Left Green Yellow 20 Amp...
Page 381: Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module) Cav- Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Fuse 10 Amp Trailer-Tow Park Lamps 10 Amp Rt Park Lamps 20 Amp Front Control Module Yellow (FCM) Batt #4 20 Amp Front Control Module Yellow (FCM) Batt #2 20 Amp Adjustable Pedal Yellow...
Page 382: Vehicle Storage
380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cav- Cartridge Cav- Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Mini-Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Front Control Module 10 Amp Occupant Restraint Yellow (FCM) Batt #1 Controller (ORC) R/S 20 Amp Lt Trailer-Tow Stop/ 10 Amp Occupant Restraint Yellow Turn Controller (ORC) R/O 20 Amp...
Page 383: Replacement Bulbs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381 ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the Exterior Lights Bulb Type possibility of compressor damage when the system is Backup Lights ......3157K started again.
Page 384: Bulb Replacement
382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- charge Headlights (HID), when the headlights are turned High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) — If on, there is a blue hue to the lights. This diminishes and Equipped becomes more white after approximately 10 seconds, as The headlights are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
Page 385 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb. CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Page 386: Front Turn Signal
384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Turn Signal 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb. 1. Open the hood. 2. Turn the turn signal bulb one–quarter turn counter- CAUTION! clockwise to remove from housing. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
Page 387: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lights
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lights 1.
Page 388: Center High-Mounted Stop Light (Chmsl)
386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Squeeze the socket assembly tabs to remove it from the Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) housing. 1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL. 2. Twist the bulb socket to remove from the CHMSL 1 — Tail/Stop Light Bulb 3 —...
Page 389: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 21 Gallons 79 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 6.1 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 6.1 Liter Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 5 14.8 Quarts 14 Liters Year/100,000 Mile Formula) * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Page 390: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) Engine Oil (6.1L Engine) For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SM or SM/CF, and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-10725.
Page 391: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 389 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Transfer Case MOPAR NV146 Transfer Case Fluid or equivalent. Usage of other fluid/ lubricants is NOT recommended. Axle Differential (Front-Rear) MOPAR Synthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-140 (API-GL5) or equivalent.
Page 393 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emissions Control System Maintenance ..392 Required Maintenance Intervals ..394 Maintenance Schedules ....392...
Page 394 392 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. the continued proper functioning of the emissions control On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) system.
Page 395 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 393 Change your engine oil more often if you drive your Check the windshield washer solvent and add if vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. required. Under no circumstances should oil change intervals Once a Month exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or comes first.
Page 396 394 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Required Maintenance Intervals CAUTION! Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
Page 397 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 395 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the Change the engine oil and engine oil engine air cleaner filter;...
Page 398: Service Schedule
396 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 18 Months Maintenance 24 Months Maintenance 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Page 399 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 397 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance 42 Months Maintenance 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Page 400 398 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Change the engine oil and engine oil Inspect the brake linings;...
Page 401 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 399 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance 72 Months Maintenance 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Page 402 400 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance 90 Months Maintenance 96 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Page 403 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 401 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 102 Months Maintenance 108 Months Maintenance 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Page 404 402 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or Schedule 126 Months Maintenance Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Change the engine oil and engine oil Inspect the brake linings;...
Page 405 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 403 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance 138 Months Maintenance 144 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Page 406 404 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or 150 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Drain the transfer case and refill. Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 407 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 405 † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
Page 409 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Vehicle......409 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 410 408 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Publication Order Forms ....413 Traction Grades ..... 415 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Temperature Grades .
Page 411: If You Need Consumer Assistance 409
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 409 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 412 410 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 992-1997 If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer-...
Page 413 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 411 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech have any questions about the service contract, call the Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot- To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the line at 1-800-521-9922. manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- The manufacturer will not stand behind any service con- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer...
Page 414 412 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE MOPAR PARTS WARNING! Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from an authorized dealer. They will help keep Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain the vehicle operating at its best. vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Page 415: Publication Order Forms
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 413 To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153), To order the following manuals, you may use either the or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Adminis- website or the phone numbers listed below.
Page 416: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire
414 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Call toll free at: Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia- 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi- 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled ve- hicle systems and features.
Page 417: Traction Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 415 Treadwear WARNING! The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on conditions on a specified government test course. For straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or...
Page 418 416 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. WARNING! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 419 INDEX...
Page 420 418 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ... . 180,291 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ... . 291,294 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..363 Anti-Lock Warning Light .
Page 421 INDEX 419 Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..23 Capacities, Fluid ......387 Saving Feature (Protection) .
Page 422 420 INDEX Checks, Safety ......70,71 Cooling System ......361 Child Restraint .
Page 423 INDEX 421 Defroster, Windshield ....71,268 Electronic Stability Program ....297 Diagnostic System, Onboard .
Page 424 422 INDEX Coolant (Antifreeze) ....361 Exhaust System ......358 Cooling .
Page 425 INDEX 423 Cooling System ..... . . 361 Octane Rating ......321 Engine Oil .
Page 426 424 INDEX Gross Axle Weight Rating ....329 Hood Release ......128 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .
Page 427 INDEX 425 Introduction ......4 Life of Tires ......315 Inverter, Power .
Page 428 426 INDEX Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Reading ......136,151 Indicator ..... . . 181,185,300 Rear Servicing .
Page 429 INDEX 427 Child Protection ......30 Mirrors ....... . 78 Door .
Page 430 428 INDEX Trip ....... . 184 Paint Care ......368 Oil, Engine .
Page 431 INDEX 429 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ..160 Rear Heated Seats ..... . . 119 Seats .
Page 432 430 INDEX Replacement Keys ......16 Schedule, Maintenance ....392 Replacement Parts .
Page 433 INDEX 431 Heated ......118,119 Settings, Personal ......200 Lumbar Support .
Page 434 432 INDEX Tilt Column ......140 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ..183 Wheel, Tilt .
Page 435 INDEX 433 Pressure Warning Light ....182 Traction Control Light ....181 Quality Grading .
Page 436 434 INDEX Turn Signals ....134,179,384,385 Viscosity, Engine Oil ..... . 353 Voice Recognition System (VR) .
Page 437 INDEX 435 Windshield Wiper Blades ....357 Windshield Wipers ..... . . 136 Wiper Blade Replacement .
Page 438 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.

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