Page 1 COMPASS 2009 owner’s manual...
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 CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Customer Key Programming ... . . 18 Ignition Key Removal .
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Child-Protection Door Lock System Press ......21 (Rear Doors) —...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System Engine Break-In Recommendations ..68 (BeltAlert ) ......46 Safety Tips .
Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has Automatic Transmission — If Equipped the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys.
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service.
Page 16 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Manual Transmission 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC (Accessory) position.
Page 17: Locking Doors With The Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Locking Doors With The Key To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the With the engine running, turn the steering wheel upside door, turn the key to the right.
Page 18: Sentry Key
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SENTRY KEY seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho- bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
Page 19: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Exxon/Mobil Speedpass™, additional Sentry Keys , CAUTION! or any other transponder-equipped components on the same key chain will not cause a key-related Always remove the Sentry Keys from the vehicle (transponder) fault unless the additional part is physi- and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- cally held against the ignition key being used when tended.
Page 20: Customer Key Programming
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Customer Key Programming 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch. If you have two valid Sentry Keys , you can program Turn the ignition switch to the ON position within new Sentry Keys to the system by performing the 60 seconds.
Page 21: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- EQUIPPED tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, hood, starting your vehicle.
Page 22: To Disarm The System
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster Vehicle Security Alarm System Manual Override will flash rapidly for approximately 16 seconds. This The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the shows that the system is arming.
Page 23: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
Page 24: Illuminated Approach - If Equipped
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Release both buttons at the same time. equipped with the EVIC. Refer to “Illuminated Ap- proach,” under “Personal Settings (Customer- 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- Programmable Features),”...
Page 25: Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock following steps: This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when 1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans- the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 sec- ter.
Page 26: Using The Panic Alarm
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second with the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the time or if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.
Page 27: Rke Transmitter Battery Replacement
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 2. This device must accept any interference that may be The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. received including interference that may cause undesired 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, operation.
Page 28: Door Locks
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together.
Page 29: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 NOTE: To prevent from locking the key in the vehicle, WARNING! (Continued) the power door lock switch will not operate when the key When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key is in the ignition and either front door is open. A chime from the ignition lock and lock your vehicle.
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings door locks if all of the following conditions are met: (Customer-Programmable Features)”...
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. its previous setting. The Auto Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled. NOTE: Refer to “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable If you do not hear the chime it means that the system Features)”...
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: 2. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between If you do not hear the chime it means that the system LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times ending did not enter the programming mode and you will up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine).
Page 33: Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) — If Equipped Insert the tip of the ignition key into the lock and rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position. Child-Protection Door Lock Function Child-Protection Door Lock Location...
Page 34: Power Windows - If Equipped
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! Power Window Switches Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged.
Page 35: Auto Down
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 controls on each passenger door trim panel, which oper- under “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable ate the passenger door windows. The window controls Features)” in the “Electronic Vehicle Information Cen- will operate when the ignition switch is in the ON or ter (EVIC),”...
Page 36: Window Lockout Switch
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Lockout Switch LIFTGATE The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows NOTE: The key that is used to start the vehicle is also you to disable the window control on the other doors. To used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Although the liftgate has no inside release mechanism, the liftgate trim panel includes an opening with a snap-in cap that provides access to release the latch in the event of an electrical system malfunction. WARNING! Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- ous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
Page 38: Occupant Restraints
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. WARNING! However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer opening the liftgate in cold weather.
Page 39: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the WARNING! inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front WARNING! (Continued) seat, next to your arm. Grasp the latch plate and pull out Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make the belt.
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 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger- on the shoulder belt.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of allow the belt to retract fully.
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 seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average upward or downward to position the belt away from you’ll prefer a higher position.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 1. Remove the mini-latch and regular latch from its 2. Grasp the mini-latch plate and pull the belt over the stowed position in the right rear side trim panel. seat. 3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the right head restraint.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt 4. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the mini- latch plate into the mini-buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 7. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your 8. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up comfortable and not resting on your neck.
Page 48: Seat Belt Pretensioners
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 10. To disengage the mini-latch from the mini-buckle for The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- storage, insert the regular latch plate into the black straint Controller (ORC) (refer to information on Airbags button on the top of the mini-buckle.
Page 49: Seat Belt Extender
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized 4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. A dealer or by following these steps: single chime will sound to signify that you have success- fully completed the programming.
Page 50: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental WARNING! Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag This vehicle has front airbags for both the driver and Using a seat belt extender when not needed can front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint increase the risk of injury in a collision.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 This vehicle may also be equipped with side curtain airbags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window. If the vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags, they are located above the side windows. Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG.
Page 52 50 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. If your vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags, do not have any accessory items installed WARNING! which will alter the roof, including adding a Do not put anything on or around the front airbag...
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize instrument panel knee impact bolsters to provide im- the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. proved protection for the driver and front passenger.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front WARNING! passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded, move the seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more restraint (refer to information on Child Restraint in this severe injuries in a collision.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Airbag System Components Front Acceleration Sensors The airbag system consists of the following: Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) How The Airbag System Works Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (if equipped) The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines Airbag Warning Light if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the...
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC also turns on the Airbag Warning The Driver and Front Passenger Airbag/Inflator Light in the instrument panel for six to eight Units are located in the center of the steering wheel seconds as a self-check when the ignition is and the passenger side of the instrument panel.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 The Side Impact SRS Side Curtain Airbag is designed If A Deployment Occurs to activate only in certain side collisions. When the The airbag system is designed to deploy when the ORC ORC (with side impact option) detects a collision detects a moderate-to-severe collision, to help restrain the requiring the side curtain airbag to inflate, it signals...
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a WARNING! few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately. Deployed airbags can’t protect you in another colli- sion. Have the airbags replaced by an authorized As the airbags deflate, you may see some smoke-like dealer as soon as possible.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Maintaining Your Airbag System Airbag Warning Light You will want to have the airbags ready to WARNING! inflate for your protection in an impact. While the airbag system is designed to be mainte- Modifications to any part of the airbag system nance free, if any of the following occurs, have could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 60: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Event Data Recorder (EDR) In conjunction with other data gathered during a com- plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to used by Chrysler LLC and others to learn more about the record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param- possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order...
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 upon request. General data that does not identify par- Data parameters that may be recorded: ticular vehicles or crashes may be released for incorpo- Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for ration in aggregate crash databases, such as those main- electronically-controlled safety systems, including the tained by the U.S.
Page 62: Child Restraint
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Cruise control status WARNING! Traction/stability control status In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, Tire pressure monitoring system status can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could Child Restraint become so great that you could not hold the child, no Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all...
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Infants And Small Children used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the There are different sizes and types of restraints for vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher children from newborn size to the child almost large weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than enough for an adult safety belt.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weigh- WARNING! ing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child Improper installation can lead to failure of an cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s cushion infant or child restraint.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt from the restraint: retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it...
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Buckle the child into the seat according to the child NOTE: To reset this feature you must let all of the belt webbing return into the retractor. You will not be able to restraint manufacturer’s directions.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard position, but you Child restraints systems having attachments designed to must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the center position. If connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child your child restraints are not LATCH-compatible, you can restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection only install the child restraints using the vehicle’s seat...
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: When using the LATCH attaching system to connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped of reach of children.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
Page 70: Engine Break-In Recommendations
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- their back.
Page 71: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 SAFETY TIPS WARNING! Exhaust Gas If you are required to drive with the deck lid/liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the WARNING! climate control blower switch is set at high speed. Exhaust gases can injure or kill.
Page 72: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Warning Light Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The light should come on and remain on for six to eight The Vehicle seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first Tires turned ON.
Page 73 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......75 Hands-Free Communication (UConnect ) — If Equipped.
Page 74 72 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Recognition System (VR) — Folding Rear Seat ....118 If Equipped......107 To Open And Close The Hood .
Page 75 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 73 Map/Reading Lights ....126 Manual Transaxle ....133 Windshield Wipers And Washers .
Page 76 74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Closing The Sunroof ....142 Cupholders ......149 Pinch Protect Feature .
Page 77: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of vehicle).
Page 78: Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror
76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
Page 79: Power Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object.
Page 80 78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To adjust a mirror, turn the control wand toward the left WARNING! or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control wand in the direction you want the mirror to move. When Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side finished adjusting the mirror, turn the control to the convex mirror will look smaller and farther away center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror.
Page 81: Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect ) — To use the vanity mirror, rotate the sun visor down and IF EQUIPPED swing the mirror cover upward. NOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain an integrated Hands-Free Communication (UConnect ) system.
Page 82 Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be www.dodge.com/uconnect used with the system at a time. The system is available in www.jeep.com/uconnect English, Spanish, or French languages. or call 1–877–855–8400 Phone Button...
Page 83: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 Voice Recognition Button The radio display will be used for visual prompts from Actual button location may vary with the ra- the UConnect system such as CELL or caller ID on dio. The individual buttons are described in the certain radios.
Page 84 82 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 85 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 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 86 84 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 87 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 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 88 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Depending on the maximum number of entries down- say “Phonebook Download.” The system prompts, “Ready loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest to accept “V” card entry via Bluetooth …” The system is downloaded names can be used.
Page 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 If the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters, it When prompted, recite the new phone number for the will only use the first 24 characters. phonebook entry that you are editing. Edit UConnect Phonebook Entries After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in NOTE:...
Page 90 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be Phonebook Delete. deleted or edited. After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will Delete/Erase “All” UConnect Phonebook Entries then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish Press the PHONE button to begin.
Page 91: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 List All Names in the UConnect Phonebook Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the Press the PHONE button to begin. UConnect system if the feature(s) are available on your After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say cellular service plan.
Page 92 90 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 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Conference Call there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call. When two calls are in progress (one active and one on If the active call is terminated by the far end, a call on hold), press and hold the PHONE button until you hear hold may not become active automatically.
Page 94: Uconnect System Features
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call Continuation UConnect System Features Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the Language Selection UConnect system after the vehicle ignition key has been To change the language that the UConnect system is switched to OFF.
Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 Emergency Assistance Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is not be applicable with the available cellular service reachable: and area. Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency If supported, this number may be programmable on number for your area.
Page 96 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Towing Assistance Paging If you need towing assistance: To learn how to page, refer to Working with Automated Systems. Paging works properly except for pagers of Press the PHONE button to begin. certain companies, which time out a little too soon to After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say work properly with the UConnect system.
Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 When calling a number with your UConnect system send the corresponding phone number associated with that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone the phonebook entry, as tones over the phone. 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...
Page 98 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnect sys- keypad and still use the UConnect system (while dial- tem will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
Page 99: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) UConnect system or vice versa, press the VOICE REC- When you mute the UConnect system, you will still be OGNITION button and say Transfer Call. able to hear the conversation coming from the other Connect or Disconnect Link Between the party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
Page 100 98 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 101: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 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 102 100 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 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 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 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 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 108 106 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 109: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 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 110 108 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 111: Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 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 112 110 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 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 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 114: Voice Training
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training SEATS For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Front Seat Adjustment nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near the system Voice Training feature may be used.
Page 115: Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using the handle on the outboard side of the seat to adjust the WARNING! driving position.
Page 116: Manual Lumbar - If Equipped
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Lumbar — If Equipped Driver’s Seatback Recline The lumbar adjustment handle is located on the outboard To recline: side of the driver’s seat. To increase or decrease support, 1. Lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back rotate the handle up or down.
Page 117: Adjustable Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push down on the head restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical.
Page 118: Heated Seats - If Equipped
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Seats — If Equipped Low-level heating is selected, the system automatically This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats. turns the heater and the indicator light Off after 30 min- The heaters provide the same heat level for both cushion utes of continuous operation.
Page 119: Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat To fold the front passenger seat, lift the recliner handle to the full upward position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the seat cushion. Front Passenger Seat Folded Flat Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat Handle...
Page 120: Folding Rear Seat
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat To provide additional storage area, each rear seatback can be folded forward. Pull the strap forward to move the seat forward and flat. Rear Seats Folded Flat Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped For additional comfort, pull the strap forward just enough to release the seatback latch.
Page 121: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD WARNING! To open the hood, two latches must be released. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, 1. Pull the hood release lever located on the left kick inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Move the safety catch outside the vehicle under the hood in the open position. Place the hood prop at the front edge of the hood, toward the center and raise the location stamped into the inner hood surface. hood.
Page 123: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights, the passing lights, and the fog lights. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
Page 124: Lights-On Reminder
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, Fog Lights — If Equipped rotate the center portion of the multifunction lever up or The front fog light switch is on the multifunction down.
Page 125: Daytime Running Lights (Drl) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the head- lights on Low beam. Selecting High beam headlights will turn off the fog lights. Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped The High beam lights will come on as Daytime Running Lights (DRL) at DRL intensity (lower), whenever the ignition is ON, the engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake is off, the turn signal is...
Page 126: High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch Flash-to-Pass Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by the headlights to High beam. Pull the multifunction lever lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.
Page 127: Off-Road Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Off-Road Lights — If Equipped headlights and press the top of the switch. To turn off the auxiliary Off-Road lights press the bottom of the switch. CAUTION! NOTE: The High beam headlights must be on for the auxiliary Off-Road lights to operate.
Page 128: Map/Reading Lights
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors above the rear view mirror. Each light is turned on by pressing the button. Press the button a second time to turn the light off.
Page 129: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch on the control lever. The lever is located on the right side of the steering column. Windshield Wiper Operation Turn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper speed.
Page 130: Intermittent Wiper System
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System If the lever is pulled while in the off position, the wipers Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions will operate for two wipe cycles, then turn off. make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be- tween cycles, desirable.
Page 131: Mist Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Mist Feature CAUTION! Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and a passing vehicle.
Page 132: Tilt Steering Column
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT STEERING COLUMN WARNING! To tilt the steering column, push down on the lever below the turn signal control lever. With one hand firmly on the Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is wheel, move the steering column up or down as desired.
Page 133: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED To Activate When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes over Push the ON/OFF button. The CRUISE indicator in the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system off, (40 km/h).
Page 134: To Deactivate
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady Tapping RESUME ACCEL once will result in a 1 mph speed and on level ground before pressing the SET lever. (1.6 km/h) speed increase. Each time the lever is tapped, speed increases so that tapping the lever three times will To Deactivate increase speed by 3 mph (4.8 km/h), etc.
Page 135: Manual Transaxle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Manual Transaxle To Accelerate For Passing Depressing the clutch pedal will disengage the speed Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the control. A slight increase in engine RPM before the speed pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
Page 136: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security systems. The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle’s battery.
Page 137: Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Programming HomeLink WARNING! Before You Begin Your motorized door or gate will open and close If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, while you are training the Universal Transceiver. erase all channels before you begin training. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for the path of the door or gate.
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Place the hand-held transmitter 1–3 in (3-8 cm) away After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage from the HomeLink button you wish to program while door does not operate with HomeLink and the ga- keeping the indicator light in view.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 This can usually be found where the hanging antenna 6. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Training” wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is button. The name and color of the button may vary by NOT the button normally used to open and close the manufacturer.
Page 140: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Gate Operator/Canadian Programming has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of fully trained.
Page 141: Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when To re-program a channel that has been previously the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. trained, follow these steps: Troubleshooting Tips 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here are some of the most common solutions: 2.
Page 142: General Information
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry The power sunroof switch is located in the reading light. Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Page 143: Opening The Sunroof
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Opening the Sunroof WARNING! Manual Mode Never leave children in a vehicle, with the key in To open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rearward the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- to full open. Any release of the switch will stop the tended children, can become entrapped by the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial open power sunroof while operating the power sunroof...
Page 144: Closing The Sunroof
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Closing the Sunroof Pinch Protect Feature This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of Manual Mode the sunroof during express close operation. If an obstruc- To close the sunroof, press and hold the switch in the tion in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof forward position.
Page 145: Venting Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Venting Sunroof — Express the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows Press and hold the “V” button, and the sunroof will open together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs to the vent position.
Page 146: Electrical Power Outlets
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS WARNING! There is a standard 12-Volt power outlet located in the instrument panel for added convenience. This outlet can To avoid serious injury or death: power cell phones, electronics and other low power Do not use a three-prong adapter.
Page 147: Power Inverter - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 NOTE: Due to built-in overload protection, the power CAUTION! (Continued) outlet will shut down if the 115-Volt AC (150-Watt Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, maximum) power rating is exceeded. vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the battery even more quickly.
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! To avoid serious injury or death: Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in Do not use a three-prong adaptor. use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
Page 149: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 STORAGE To open the lower glove compartment, pull outward on the release handle. Glove Compartment And Storage Bin Located on the passenger side of the instrument panel are an upper storage bin and a lower glove compartment. Glove Compartment 1 —...
Page 150: Door Storage - If Equipped
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Storage — If Equipped The interior door panels are equipped with upper and lower storage areas. Rear Door Storage Front Door Storage...
Page 151: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 CUPHOLDERS There are also two cupholders located in the back for the Your vehicle is equipped with four cupholders. There are rear passengers. two cupholders located in the front. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholders...
Page 152: Console Features
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONSOLE FEATURES To open the lower storage compartment, lift upward on The floor console contains both an upper and lower the lower handle to unlatch the lower storage compart- storage compartment. ment and lift the lid open. To open the upper storage compartment, push inward on the upper handle to unlatch the upper lid and lift the upper lid.
Page 153: Cargo Area Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 batteries that recharge when snapped back into place for WARNING! convenience. Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- Press in on the flashlight to release it. ment lid in the open position. Cell phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving.
Page 154: Cargo Cover - If Equipped
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, Cargo Cover — If Equipped twice for low, and a third time to return to off. The cargo area trim panels include two notches for mounting the available tonneau cover that accommo- dates the reclining rear seat.
Page 155: Removable Load Floor
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Removable Load Floor WARNING! The cargo area load floor is removable and can be washed with mild soap and water. Cargo tie-down loops are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision a loop could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose.
Page 156: Fold Down Speakers - If Equipped
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to sway. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback.
Page 157: Rear Window Defroster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 activate the wiper. The rear wiper operates in an inter- If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned mittent mode only. Rotating the center of the switch all OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “Park” the way forward will turn on the wash function.
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The defroster will automatically turn off after approxi- CAUTION! mately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation, press the button a second time. To prevent Use care when washing the inside of the rear window excessive battery drain, use the defroster only when the to prevent damage to heating elements.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....161 Average Fuel Economy ....178 Instrument Cluster —...
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And Operating Instructions — Hands-Free 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX Communication (UConnect ) — Jack)....... . 186 If Equipped .
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD Satellite Radio — If Equipped And MP3 Audio Play ....218 (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU Radios Only).
Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Remote Sound System Controls — Climate Controls ..... . 237 If Equipped......235 Manual Heating, Ventilation And Air Radio Operation .
Page 163: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 - Air Outlet 5 - Storage Bin 9 - Heated Seat Switch – If Equipped 2 - Demisters 6 - Glove Compartment 10 - Hazard Warning Flasher 3 - Instrument Cluster 7 - Climate Controls 11 - ESP OFF Switch –...
Page 164: Instrument Cluster - Premium
162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 165: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 3. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This light informs you of a problem with the 1. Fuel Gauge / Fuel Door Reminder Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a When the ignition switch is in the ON position, problem is detected, the light will come on the pointer will show the level of fuel remain- while the engine is running.
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Oil Pressure Warning Light 7. Airbag Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The This light turns on and remains on for seven light should turn on momentarily when the engine seconds as a bulb check, when the ignition is started.
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 9. High Beam Indicator brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the This indicator shows that the headlights are on ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the high beam. Push the multifunction lever forward light inspected by an authorized dealer.
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Engine Temperature Warning Light 14. Brake Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi- This light monitors various brake functions, in- tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- cluding brake fluid level and parking brake appli- proaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a cation.
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- WARNING! ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on dangerous.
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light also will turn on when the parking brake is 17. Temperature Gauge applied with the ignition switch in the ON position. The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 NOTE: You must apply the brakes before shifting from WARNING! PARK. A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or 21. Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset Button others could be badly burned by steam or boiling Press this button to change the display from odometer to coolant.
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 24. Odometer/Trip Odometer CAUTION! This display indicates the total distance the vehicle has been driven. Also, the cluster will display, replacing the The TPMS has been optimized for the original odometer/trip odometer, vehicle warning messages such equipment tires and wheels.
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL driven. Therefore, if the odometer reading is changed 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (do not during repair or replacement, be sure to keep a record of start the engine). the reading before and after the service so that the correct 2.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, 27. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light / poor fuel quality, etc. may illuminate the light after Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light — If engine start.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles at 30. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see an authorized Display — If Equipped dealer as soon as possible. When the appropriate conditions exist, this display shows the EVIC messages.
Page 177: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER The EVIC consists of the following: (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED System status The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the Vehicle information warning message displays instrument cluster.
Page 178: Engine Oil Change Indicator System
176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in the following messages: motion) Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime Gate Ajar (with a single chime) after one mile traveled) Headlights On Left Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
Page 179: Evic Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 Unless reset, this message will continue to display each EVIC Functions time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the Trip Odometer button on the instrument cluster.
Page 180: Compass/Temperature/Audio
178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Distance To Empty (DTE) Compass/Temperature/Audio Elapsed Time Press and release the EVIC button to display one of eight compass headings to indicate the direction the vehicle is Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) facing, the outside temperature and the current radio Personal Settings station.
Page 181: Distance To Empty (Dte)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 Distance To Empty (DTE) Elapsed Time Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is when the ignition switch is in the ACC position.
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Use the EVIC button to display one of the following Auto Unlock On Exit choices: When ON is selected, all the vehicle’s doors will unlock when the driver’s door is opened, if the vehicle is Language stopped (manual transmissions) or the vehicle is stopped When in this display you may select different languages...
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock when exiting the vehicle. Press and hold the EVIC button When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when when in this display until 0, 30, 60, or 90 appears to make the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit Confirmation of Voice Commands — If Equipped When this feature is selected the power window When ON is selected, all voice commands from the switches, radio, hands–free system, power sunroof, and UConnect system are confirmed.
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 NOTE: Magnetic and battery powered devices, (such as To Set the Variance With the ignition in the ON position, cell phones, iPod’s, radar detectors, PDA’s and laptops) quickly (less than one second) press and release the EVIC should be kept away from the top of the instrument button several times until you have displayed the Per- panel.
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Calibration 4. Press the EVIC button (more than one second), this If the compass appears erratic or inaccurate, and the will place the Compass in calibration mode. The CAL variance has been properly set, you may wish to manu- indicator will come on continuously in the EVIC display ally recalibrate the compass.
Page 187: Electronic Digital Clock
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK Clock Setting Procedure The clock and radio each use the display panel built into 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. the radio. A digital readout shows the frequency and/or time in hours and minutes (depending on your radio 2.
Page 188: Sales Code Req - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And
186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO Operating Instructions - Radio Mode AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC JACK) position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of the radio faceplate.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 SEEK Buttons If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch UConnect”...
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Clock Setting Procedure INFO Button Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text 2.
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the MUSIC TYPE Button mid-range tones.
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 16-Digit Character 16-Digit Character Program Type Program Type Display Display Classic Rock Cls Rock Soft Soft College College Soft Rock Soft Rck Country Country Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R & B Foreign Language Language Sports Sports Information...
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 SETUP Button Subtitle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between subtitles to different subtitle languages that are the following items: available on the disc (if equipped). NOTE: Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll Audio Stream –...
Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL VES™ Lock - Locks out rear VES™ remote controls (if language supported by disc). If you want to select a equipped). language not listed, then scroll down and select other. Enter the four-digit country code using the TUNE/ VES™...
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down auto-play the main title. In such cases, use the MENU to select the number and then push to select. button on the remote control to select desired title to play. Subtitles —...
Page 196: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)
194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 197 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 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 198: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files
196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 199 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 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 200 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 201: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 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 202 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 203: Am/Fm/Cd/Dvd Multimedia System Radio (Rer/Ren) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 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 204: Operating Instructions - Hands-Free
202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Hands-Free 3. Touch the screen where “User Clock” is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. Communication (UConnect ) — If Equipped Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect )” in 4.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 Changing Daylight Savings Time 3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in the box next to the words “Show Time if Radio is Off.” When selected, this feature will display the time of day in Touch the screen where the words “Show Time if Radio is daylight savings time.
Page 206: Sales Code Res - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)
204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right position to operate the radio.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 SEEK Buttons 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch knob to save time change.
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second AM/FM Button time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the SET/RND Button —...
Page 209: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact pressing the pushbutton twice.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within CAUTION! 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs only.
Page 211: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 RW/FF Notes on Playing MP3 Files Press the RW button to stop the CD at the beginning of The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 file the current CD track/title. recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restrictions.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal Maximum number of folder levels: 8 CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). Maximum number of files: 255 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files Playback of MP3 Files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium.
Page 214: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
212 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 215: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 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 216 214 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 Press this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone will begin to blink.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 INFO Button Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the letters displayed).
Page 218 216 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 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow 16-Digit Character Program Type you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Display knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the Sports Sports TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes.
Page 220: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
218 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 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 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 222: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
220 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 and MP3 modes. Random Play.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 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 224 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Specifi- Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- cation Frequency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 160, 128, 144, extension may cause playback problems.
Page 225: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the by the following: next 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 226: Universal Consumer Interface (Uci) - If Equipped
224 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 227: Connecting The Ipod
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 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 228: Controlling The Ipod Using Radio Buttons
226 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 229: List Or Browse Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 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 230: 228 Understanding Your Instrument Panel
228 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 231: Satellite Radio - If Equipped (Ren/Req/Rer/Res/Reu Radios Only)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 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 232: System Activation
230 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 233: Selecting Satellite Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 Next, turn the knob surrounding the joystick in the center Reception Quality of the radio to scroll to Subscription, and then press and Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the release the joystick. All of the ESNs that apply to your following reasons: vehicle will display.
Page 234 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons additional three seconds will make the radio display the Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next song title all of the time (press and hold again to return to channel in Satellite mode.
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 MUSIC TYPE Button — Except REU Radio MUSIC TYPE Button — REU Radio Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Pressing this button provides a Music Type list from mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button which you can make a selection.
Page 236: Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)
234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding When you are receiving a channel that you wish to button number will display. commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. Buttons 1 - 6 The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Page 237: Understanding Your Instrument Panel 235
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF The right-hand control is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center. Pressing the top of the switch EQUIPPED will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the The remote sound system controls are located on the rear switch will decrease the volume.
Page 238: Cd Player
236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, Press the top of the switch once to go to the next track on wiping from center to edge. the CD. Press the bottom of the switch once to go to the 3.
Page 239: Radio Operation And Cellular Phones
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being ON in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The controls are as follows: air goes to the floor outlets. This feature gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions. Mode Control (Air Direction) The mode control allows you to Floor choose from several patterns of air Air is directed through the floor outlets and side distribution as identified by the window demister outlets with a small amount...
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in Fan Control both Mix and Defrost even if the Air Conditioning Use this control to regulate the Snowflake button is not pressed. This dehumidifies the amount of air forced through the air to help dry the windshield.
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Temperature Control Circulation Control Use this control to regulate the Use this button to choose between temperature of the air inside the outside air intake or recirculation passenger compartment. The blue of the air inside the vehicle. A area of the scale indicates cooler lamp will illuminate when you temperatures while the red area...
Page 243: Air Conditioning (A/C)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 NOTE: Recirculation Mode will not operate in floor, mix MAX A/C or defrost modes. For maximum cooling select the air direction to either the Panel or Air Conditioning (A/C) Bi-Level position using the mode A/C Operation control.
Page 244: Air Filtration System - If Equipped
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air Filtration System — If Equipped An air filter is included in the optional Security Group. Filter media includes a particle filtration layer. The filter will reduce, but not eliminate, diesel and agricultural smells. The filter acts only on air coming from outside the vehicle;...
Page 245: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 Operating Tips...
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Window Fogging headliner and/or electronic component damage. For Vehicle side windows tend to fog on the inside in mild maximum defogging, press the recirculation button until rainy or humid weather. To clear the windows, set mode recirculate is off.
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Side Window Demisters A side window demister outlet is at each end of the instrument panel. These nonadjustable outlets direct air toward the side windows when the system is in either the FLOOR, MIX, or DEFROST mode. The air is directed at the area of the windows through which you view the outside mirrors.
Page 249: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....251 Manual Transaxle — If Equipped ... 254 Manual Transmission —...
Page 250 248 STARTING AND OPERATING AutoStick — If Equipped ....260 Brake System ......268 Operation .
Page 251 STARTING AND OPERATING 249 Tires — General Information ....288 Tire Rotation Recommendations ... . 297 Tire Pressure ......288 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .
Page 252 250 STARTING AND OPERATING Adding Fuel ......312 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ..... . 319 Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .
Page 253: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 251 STARTING PROCEDURES NOTE: Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. pressed to the floor. If the key will not turn and the steering wheel is WARNING! locked, rotate the wheel in either direction to relieve pressure on the locking mechanism and then turn the...
Page 254: Normal Starting
252 STARTING AND OPERATING Normal Starting WARNING! Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine does not require pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it Simply turn the ignition switch to the START position started.
Page 255: If Engine Fails To Start
STARTING AND OPERATING 253 If Engine Fails to Start CAUTION! If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” procedure, it may be flooded. Push To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it engine for more than 15 seconds at a time.
Page 256: Manual Transaxle - If Equipped
254 STARTING AND OPERATING MANUAL TRANSAXLE — IF EQUIPPED 5–Speed Manual Transaxle WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking brake fully applied. The parking brake should al- ways be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle, especially on an incline.
Page 257: Recommended Shift Speeds
STARTING AND OPERATING 255 For most city driving, you will find it easier to use only Manual Transaxle Recommended Shift Speeds the lower gears. For steady highway driving with light Units in mph (km/h) accelerations, 5th gear is recommended. Accel- Engine eration 1 to 2...
Page 258: Automatic Transaxle - If Equipped
256 STARTING AND OPERATING To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, shift CAUTION! down to 2nd or 1st gear when descending a steep grade. Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following When turning a corner or driving up a steep grade, precautions are not observed: downshift early so that the engine will not be Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to...
Page 259: Brake/Transmission Interlock System
STARTING AND OPERATING 257 NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the transaxle will not WARNING! shift out of PARK. Battery power is required to release the brake/transmission interlock system. There is a remov- It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or able plug in the right side of the shift lever housing that NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle allows you to insert your finger to override the system.
Page 260: Gear Ranges
258 STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. Always NEUTRAL positions into another gear range. apply the parking brake first, and then place the shift lever in the PARK position.
Page 261 STARTING AND OPERATING 259 The following indicators should be used to ensure that REVERSE you have engaged the shift lever into the PARK position: Shift into this range only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. When shifting into PARK, firmly move the shift lever all the way forward until it stops.
Page 262: Autostick - If Equipped
260 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED lever to the (+) side will activate Autostick and shift up Autostick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers to the next higher manual ratio, unless you are already six manual ratio changes to provide you with more operating in or near Overdrive, in which case 6th ratio control.
Page 263: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 261 General Information FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED If a ratio other than 1st is selected and the vehicle is This feature provides full time, on-demand, four–wheel brought to a stop, the transaxle control logic will drive (4WD).
Page 264: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
262 STARTING AND OPERATING Where one or more wheels have wheel spin or if addi- DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES tional traction is needed in sand, deep snow, or loose Acceleration traction surfaces, activate the 4WD LOCK switch by Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- pulling up once and releasing.
Page 265: Traction
STARTING AND OPERATING 263 Traction DRIVING THROUGH WATER When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Driving through water more than a few inches/ wedge of water to build up between the tire and road centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure surface.
Page 266: Shallow Standing Water
264 STARTING AND OPERATING Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! (Continued) Although your vehicle is capable of driving through Driving through standing water may cause dam- shallow standing water, consider the following Caution age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- and Warning before doing so. ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmission/transaxle, axle, etc.) for signs of con- CAUTION!
Page 267: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 265 POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability Driving through standing water limits your vehi- in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph steering capability if power assist is lost.
Page 268: Power Steering Fluid Check
266 STARTING AND OPERATING apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- WARNING! pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- rized dealer. Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. No chemical flushes should be used in any power Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
Page 269: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 267 PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the ignition ON, the Brake Light in the instrument cluster will come on. NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is on. It does not show the degree of brake application. If the parking brake is applied while the vehicle is moving, a chime will sound to alert the driver.
Page 270: Brake System
268 STARTING AND OPERATING You should always apply the parking brake before leav- BRAKE SYSTEM ing the vehicle. Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as standard equipment. In the event power assist is lost for WARNING! any reason (for example, repeated brake applications with the engine off), the brakes will still function.
Page 271: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 269 If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) — If Equipped bility, the remaining system will still function with some The ABS provides increased vehicle stability and brake loss of overall braking effectiveness. This will be evident performance under most braking conditions.
Page 272 270 STARTING AND OPERATING the conventional brake system will continue to operate WARNING! (Continued) normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced those resulting from excessive speed in turns, as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock following another vehicle too closely, or hydro-...
Page 273 STARTING AND OPERATING 271 ABS is activated during braking under certain road or WARNING! stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in- clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains sophis- debris, or panic stops. ticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or You may also experience the following when the brake high output radio transmitting equipment.
Page 274: Electronic Brake Control System
272 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional ad- This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of vanced electronic brake control system that includes the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control System pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine (TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Electronic Roll Mitiga-...
Page 275: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 273 Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, ing the rate and amount of brake application and then nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevail-...
Page 276: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
274 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) NOTE: Anytime the ESP system is in the “Full Off” This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by mode, ERM is disabled. Refer to “Electronic Stability monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the Program (ESP)”...
Page 277: Electronic Stability Program (Esp)
STARTING AND OPERATING 275 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ESP/TCS Indicator Light The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” located in the instrument This system enhances directional control and stability of cluster, starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESP cor- the ESP system becomes active.
Page 278 276 STARTING AND OPERATING Full On (4WD Models) or On (2WD Models) WARNING! (Continued) This is the normal operating mode for ESP. Whenever the ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those vehicle is started the ESP system will be in this “On” resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on mode.
Page 279 STARTING AND OPERATING 277 To turn ESP on again, momentarily depress the ESP OFF Light” will illuminate and the “ESP Off” message will switch. This will restore the normal “ESP On” mode of appear in the odometer. Press and release the Trip operation.
Page 280 278 STARTING AND OPERATING To turn ESP on again, momentarily depress the ESP OFF ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator switch. This will restore the “ESP On” mode of operation. Light The malfunction indicator for the ESP is combined with NOTE: The “ESP OFF”...
Page 281: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 279 NOTE: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION The “ESP Indicator Light” and the “ESP/BAS Warning Tire Markings Light” come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESP System will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
Page 282 280 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 283 STARTING AND OPERATING 281 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 284 282 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 285: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 283 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 286: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
284 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading and Tire Pressure This placard tells you important information about the: Tire Placard Location 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed 2) total weight your vehicle can carry on the driver’s side B-Pillar.
Page 287 STARTING AND OPERATING 285 NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. axles must not be exceeded. For further information on 3.
Page 288 286 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your and number and size of occupants. This table is for trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for manual to determine how this reduces the available the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
Page 289 STARTING AND OPERATING 287...
Page 290: Tires - General Information
288 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never Underinflation increases tire flexing and can re- overload them.
Page 291: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 289 Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar. hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure the right or left.
Page 292 290 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the Winter.
Page 293: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 291 Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 294: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
292 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use with conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare.
Page 295: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 293 vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use spare Tire Spinning tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same tire, When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not replace (or repair) the original tire and reinstall on the spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) vehicle at the first opportunity.
Page 296: Tread Wear Indicators
294 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
Page 297: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 295 wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- WARNING! facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva- lent to the originals in size, quality and performance Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six when replacement is needed.
Page 298 296 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 299: Tire Chains
STARTING AND OPERATING 297 TIRE CHAINS If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom- type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only mended. in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
Page 300: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
298 STARTING AND OPERATING These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with type of driving found in the “Maintenance Schedules” aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type section of this manual.
Page 301 STARTING AND OPERATING 299 inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall. Refer update and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light to “Tires – General Information” in this section for will turn off once the system receives the updated tire information on how to properly inflate the vehicle’s pressures.
Page 302 300 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: CAUTION! The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure The TPMS has been optimized for the original or condition. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warnings have been established for the tire size The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge equipped on your vehicle.
Page 303: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 301 Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light the tire. Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings Base System The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi- This is the TPMS warning indicator located in the nate in the instrument cluster, and an audible chime will...
Page 304 302 STARTING AND OPERATING Check TPMS Warnings NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on wheel and tire assembly. and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system 1.
Page 305: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 303 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire the proper pressure.
Page 306 304 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi- nate in the instrument cluster and an audible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low.
Page 307 STARTING AND OPERATING 305 graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop flash- ing, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Light will extin- guish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been re- ceived. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive this information.
Page 308 306 STARTING AND OPERATING If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault wheel and tire assembly. no longer exists, the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale 1.
Page 309: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will This device must accept any interference received, sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light including interference that may cause undesired will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on operation.
Page 310: Reformulated Gasoline
308 STARTING AND OPERATING Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at high Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- speeds can cause damage and immediate service is required. genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE.
Page 311: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- engine controller memory ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
Page 312: Materials Added To Fuel
310 STARTING AND OPERATING It is even more important to look for gasolines without The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law. MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance higher than those allowed in the United States.
Page 313: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 Carbon Monoxide Warnings Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte- nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time WARNING! the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. windows fully open.
Page 314: Adding Fuel
312 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the left side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle. After removing the gas cap, place the gas cap tether cable over a hook on the inside of the fuel door.
Page 315: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 NOTE: When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the WARNING! fuel tank is full. A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a WARNING! portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You could be burned. Always place gas containers on the Never have any smoking materials lit in or near ground while filling.
Page 316: Vehicle Loading
314 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) CAUTION! Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys- Type of Vehicle tem could result from using an improper fuel tank filler cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let Month, Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) impurities into the fuel system.
Page 317 STARTING AND OPERATING 315 Rim Size The best way to figure out the total weight of your This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for listed.
Page 318: Trailer Towing
316 STARTING AND OPERATING Common Towing Definitions CAUTION! The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the information: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) it can change the way your vehicle handles.
Page 319 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 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. hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% or more than 15% of the trailer load.
Page 320: Trailer Hitch Classification
318 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Carrying Hitch equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue Weights (TW) and may be required depending on Vehicle weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or and Trailer configuration/loading to comply with Gross some other connecting point of the vehicle.
Page 321: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 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) Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)” chart for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your given drivetrain.
Page 322: Trailer And Tongue Weight
320 STARTING AND OPERATING Note 1 – 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 “Tire–Safety Information”...
Page 323: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the Perform the maintenance listed in the “Maintenance trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional Schedule.” Refer to Section 8 of this manual. When factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed towing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR, or GCWR, options, must be considered as part of the total load on ratings.
Page 324 322 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 325 STARTING AND OPERATING 323 Towing Requirements — Tires Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact − Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or spare tire. vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. This could cause inadequate braking and possible −...
Page 326 324 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights and Wiring CAUTION! Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) motoring safety.
Page 327 STARTING AND OPERATING 325 4-Pin Connector 7-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn 3 — Ground 6 —...
Page 328: Towing Tips
326 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips − When using the speed control, if you experience speed Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy you can get back to cruising speed.
Page 329: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 327 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND NOTE: Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles may MOTORHOME, ETC.) be recreationally towed (flat towed) at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transaxle is in Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat NEUTRAL and the ignition key is in the ACC position.
Page 331: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ....330 Jacking Instructions ....334 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 332: Hazard Warning Flasher
330 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER NOTE: With extended use, the Hazard Warning flasher The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the may wear down your battery. instrument panel, below the radio. 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 333 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 331 NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down CAUTION! an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to Driving with a hot cooling system could damage the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C your vehicle.
Page 334: Automatic Transaxle Overheating
332 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES requested speed. If the high speed is maintained, the WARNING! overheating will reoccur, as before, in a cyclic fashion. A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
Page 335: Jack Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 333 Jack Location Spare Tire Removal The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down. in the cargo area. Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slippery areas.
Page 336: Jacking Instructions
334 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. WARNING! (Continued) 6. Block both the front and rear of the Always park on a firm, level surface as far from wheel diagonally opposite the jacking the edge of the roadway as possible before raising position.
Page 337 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 335 2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning WARNING! (Continued) them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the If working on or near a roadway, be extremely ground.
Page 338 336 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make locations other than those indicated in Step 3. the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it.
Page 339 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 337 9. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is WARNING! free. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare tire area. Secure the assembly using To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel the means provided.
Page 340: Jump-Starting Procedures
338 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have transaxle cannot be started this way and may be the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi- damaged.
Page 341 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 339 transaxle (CVT2) to go into “default mode” and turn on WARNING! the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). See your autho- rized dealer to correct this condition. Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or cloth- 1.
Page 342: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
340 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. If the vehicle is equipped with a Sentry Key Immo- front wheels. Then shift back and forth between RE- bilizer, turn the ignition switch to the ON position for VERSE and 1st gear. Usually the least accelerator pedal three seconds before moving the ignition switch to the pressure to maintain the rocking motion without spin- START position.
Page 343: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 341 CAUTION! CAUTION! Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an may lead to transaxle overheating and failure. It can automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain also damage the tires.
Page 344: Without The Ignition Key
342 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES All Transaxles Without The Ignition Key If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed (wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON with the ignition in the LOCK position.
Page 345: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment — 2.0L/2.4L ..345 Engine Oil Filter ..... 352 Onboard Diagnostic System —...
Page 346 344 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Brake System ..... . . 364 Bulb Replacement ..... 378 Automatic Transaxle (CVT) .
Page 347: Engine Compartment - 2.0L/2.4L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 345 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L/2.4L 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Battery 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 —...
Page 348: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
346 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 MIL on could cause the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
Page 349: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 347 persists, the message will appear the next time the serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Page 350: Replacement Parts
348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced a.
Page 351: Dealer Service
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 349 DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
Page 352 350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The best time to check the engine oil level is about five CAUTION! minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine as overnight.
Page 353 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351 American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- Identification Symbol fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- This symbol means that the oil has ber should not be used. been certified by the American Synthetic Engine Oils Petroleum Institute (API).
Page 354: Engine Oil Filter
352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposing Of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters Engine Air Cleaner Filter Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for the oil filtersfrom your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, proper maintenance interval.
Page 355: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 353 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! (Continued) The top of the maintenance-free battery is permanently Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories sealed. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands maintenance required.
Page 356: Air Conditioner Maintenance
354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- before connecting the charger to the battery. Do tioning system.
Page 357: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 355 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating R-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental attention should also be given to hood latching compo- Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product.
Page 358: Adding Washer Fluid
356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods WARNING! may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt Commercially available windshield washer solvents from a dry windshield.
Page 359 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 357 exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for an oil Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- change or lubrication. Replace as required. verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure WARNING! proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst damage.
Page 360: Cooling System
358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: WARNING! Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in materials that can burn.
Page 361 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 359 Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub- WARNING! (Continued) ber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for or steam from your radiator.
Page 362 360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) This vehicle has not been designed for use with Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than Propylene Glycol based engine coolant (anti- specified Hybrid Organic Additive Technology freeze). Use of Propylene Glycol based engine (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended.
Page 363 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361 When adding engine coolant (antifreeze), a minimum NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will solution of 50% recommended MOPAR Antifreeze/ decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid will require more frequent coolant changes.
Page 364 362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children do not store ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the to remain in puddles on the ground.
Page 365 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 363 When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to needs to be added, the contents of the coolant recovery maintain the proper level, it should be added to the bottle must also be protected against freezing. coolant bottle. Do not overfill. If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are Points to Remember required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle...
Page 366: Brake System
364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may Brake Master Cylinder result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked performance, poor gas mileage, and increased when performing under hood services, or immediately if emissions.
Page 367 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 365 fluid reservoir is low and the brake system does not CAUTION! indicate any leaks or other problems, it may be a result of a leak in the hydraulic clutch release system. See your Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall local authorized dealer for service.
Page 368: Automatic Transaxle (Cvt)
366 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transaxle (CVT) Fluid Level Check The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be Selection Of Lubricant checked only by a trained technician. It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transaxle to assure optimum transaxle performance. Use Fluid And Filter Changes only the manufacturer’s recommended transmission Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 369: Rear Drive Assembly (Rda) - Awd/4Wd Models Only
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 367 Fluid Level Check Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD/4WD Models Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid Only level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a Lubricant Selection point not more that 3/16 in (4.7 mm) below the bottom of Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid.
Page 370: Power Transfer Unit (Ptu) - Awd/4Wd Models Only
368 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – AWD/4WD Models Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Only Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- Lubricant Selection Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer graphic locations and usage.
Page 371 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369 The most common causes of corrosion are: Use MOPAR Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. scratch the paint. Stone and gravel impact. Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing Insects, tree sap and tar.
Page 372 370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Special Care If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel. If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once Use MOPAR Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as a month.
Page 373 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 371 YES Essentials Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Interior Care Equipped Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and YES Essentials seats may be cleaned in the following carpeting. manner: Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting MOPAR Total Clean is specifically recommended for with a clean, dry towel.
Page 374 372 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces WARNING! All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or any commercial Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type Many are potentially flammable, and if used in cleaner.
Page 375 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373 Instrument Panel Bezels Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the seat belts with chemical CAUTION! solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- If the seat belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or hicle, read the installation instructions carefully.
Page 376: Fuses
374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Integrated Power Module (IPM) 20 Amp Trailer Tow The Integrated Power Module (IPM) is located in the Yellow engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This 10 Amp IOD Sw/Pwr Mir/ center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses.
Page 377 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 375 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Pwr Run/Acc Outlet 15 Amp IOD Feed Radio Yellow RR/Dome Lamp Lt Blue 10 Amp IOD CCN 10 Amp IOD Feed Intrus Mod/Siren (If Equipped) 40 Amp...
Page 378 376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp IGN RUN ORC/OCM 30 Amp Headlamp/Washer Feed Pink Control/Smart Glass (If Equipped) Hot Car (No Fuse Re- quired) 25 Amp Diesel Fuel Heater — Natural If Equipped 20 Amp...
Page 379: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377 REPLACEMENT BULBS CAUTION! (Continued) All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base. When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. be used for replacement.
Page 380: Bulb Replacement
378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT 2. Reach into the engine compartment and pull the red lock out at the green connector. Headlamps 1. Raise the hood and locate the connector behind the headlight.
Page 381 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 3. Remove green connector from back of bulb by pulling 4. Twist the bulb to the left. straight back.
Page 382: Fog Lights
380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Pull bulb outward from assembly. Fog Lights 1. Access lamp through the lower fascia cutout. 2. Rotate bulb and connector 1/4 turn counterclockwise. NOTE: These are halogen bulbs. Take care not to touch the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingers could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb life.
Page 383: Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights - Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381 Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lights 2. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly to disengage the — Replacement lamp from the aperture panel. 1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail light housing. 3.
Page 384: License Lights
382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Remove bulb from socket and replace. License Lights 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate.
Page 385 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383 2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull bulb from socket.
Page 386: Center High-Mounted Stoplight
384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Center High-Mounted Stoplight 2. Unlatch the wire clasp securing the bulb into the Light is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer for housing and rotate it into the position shown. replacement. Off-Road Light 1. Remove the three screws attaching the lens to the housing.
Page 387 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 3. Disconnect the bulb from the lamp harness to replace the bulb.
Page 388: Fluids And Capacities
386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 13.6 Gallons 51.5 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L and 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters Cooling System * 2.0L and 2.4L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 5 7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters Year/100,000 Mile Formula)
Page 389: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 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 Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 390: Chassis
388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transaxle (CVT) MOPAR CVTF + 4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transaxle MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) MOPAR Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API GL 5 or equivalent non- synthetic product.
Page 391 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emissions Control System Maintenance ..390 Required Maintenance Intervals ..392 Maintenance Schedule ....390...
Page 392 390 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. the continued proper functioning of the emissions control On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) system.
Page 393 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 391 NOTE: than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by The oil change indicator message will not monitor the referring to the steps described under “Oil Change time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s Required”...
Page 394 392 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once a Month At Each Oil Change Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or Change the engine oil filter. damage. Inspect the brake hoses and lines. Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals Check the manual transmission fluid level.
Page 395 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 393 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. Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Page 396 394 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Page 397: Service Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 395 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance 36 Months Maintenance 42 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 398 396 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or Schedule 54 Months Maintenance Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Page 399 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 397 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or Schedule 66 Months Maintenance Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
Page 400 398 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or Schedule 78 Months Maintenance Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Page 401 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 399 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. filter. Rotate tires. Rotate tires.
Page 402 400 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Page 403 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 401 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. filter. Rotate tires. Rotate tires.
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 Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
Page 405 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 403 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. filter. Rotate tires. Rotate tires.
Page 406 404 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or Schedule 150 Months Maintenance Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule Rotate tires. Change the engine oil and engine oil If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Page 407 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 405 † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer WARNING! to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. 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: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
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: Chrysler Llc Customer Center
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: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
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 cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer...
Page 414: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)
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: In Canada
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: Quality Grades
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 Traction Grades The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on conditions on a specified government test course.
Page 418: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Temperature Grades
416 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 419 INDEX...
Page 420 418 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ....269 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ... . . 8 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..360 Antenna, Satellite Radio .
Page 421 INDEX 419 Autostick ......260 Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..386 Capacities, Fluid .
Page 422 420 INDEX Changing A Flat Tire ..... 332 Compass Variance ..... . . 182 Chart, Tire Sizing .
Page 423 INDEX 421 Customer Assistance ..... 409 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ....262 Data Recorder, Event .
Page 424 422 INDEX Towing ......341 Exhaust Gas Caution ... . 35,69,311,356,357 Emission Control System Maintenance .
Page 425 INDEX 423 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ..387 Tank Capacity ......386 Fog Lights .
Page 426 424 INDEX Gross Axle Weight Rating ....317 HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 134 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ... . . 314,316 Hood Release .
Page 427 INDEX 425 Jack Location ......333 Liftgate (Sedan) ......34 Jack Operation .
Page 428 426 INDEX Headlights ......121 Loading Vehicle ..... . 314,315 High Beam Indicator .
Page 429 INDEX 427 Manual Transaxle ....251,254,366 Occupant Restraints ..... . . 36 Downshifting .
Page 430 428 INDEX Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ... . 5 Steering ......265,266 Outside Air Intake .
Page 431 INDEX 429 Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ..... . 34 Restraints, Child ..... . . 60,66 Rear Seat, Folding .
Page 432 430 INDEX Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..42 Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....16,20 And Pregnant Women ....48 Sentry Key Programming .
Page 433 INDEX 431 Speed Control (Cruise Control) ... 131,169 Synthetic Engine Oil ..... . 351 Speedometer .
Page 434 432 INDEX Compact Spare ......292 Tread Wear Indicators ....294 Flat Changing .
Page 435 INDEX 433 Autostick ......260 Uniform Tire Quality Grades ....414 Manual .
Page 436 434 INDEX Warranty Information ..... 412 Window Airbag (Side Curtain) ... . . 49,55 Washer, Adding Fluid .
Page 437 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Page 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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