Jeep Automobile Owner's Manual
Jeep Automobile Owner's Manual

Jeep Automobile Owner's Manual

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SECTION
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INTRODUCTION

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
3
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
5
STARTING AND OPERATING
6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
9
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Summary of Contents for Jeep Automobile

  • Page 1: Introduction

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

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....7 Rollover Warning .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING This manual has been prepared with the assistance of Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle.
  • Page 5: How To Use This Manual

    INTRODUCTION 5 Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year, and could reduce disabling injuries by 2 million annually.
  • Page 6 6 INTRODUCTION...
  • Page 7: Warnings And Cautions

    INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures, which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures, which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
  • Page 8: 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 9 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Security Alarm System — If Equipped ..18 Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) .
  • Page 10 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Programming Additional Transmitters ..23 Occupant Restraints ..... .34 Transmitter Battery Service .
  • Page 11: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Engine Break-In Recommendations ...66 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ......67 Safety Tips .
  • Page 12: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Fob with Integrated Key and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. You can insert the double-sided integrated key into the igni- tion switch with either side up.
  • Page 13: Fob With Integrated Key (Fobik)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Fob with Integrated Key (FOBIK) The Fob with Integrated Key operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter and a valet key, which stores in the rear of the Fob. The valet key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Fob go dead.
  • Page 14: Ignition Key Removal

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Key Removal after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi- Place the selector lever in “P” (Park). Turn the key to the tion. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. LOCK position, and remove the key.
  • Page 15: Key-In-Ignition Reminder

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 SENTRY KEY CAUTION! The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho- rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation remove key from the ignition and lock all doors is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked when leaving the vehicle unattended.
  • Page 16: Replacement Keys

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used start the vehicle. Cell phones, pagers, or other RF an invalid Fob to start the engine. Either of these condi- electronics will not cause interference with this system. tions will result in the engine being shut off after two (2) All of the Fobs provided with your new vehicle have seconds.
  • Page 17: Customer Key (Fob) Programming

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 location. This number is required for dealer replacement 2. Insert the second valid key and turn the ignition of Fobs. Duplication of Fobs may be performed at an switch ON within 15 seconds. After ten seconds, a chime authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Pro- will sound and the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator gramming procedure.
  • Page 18: General Information

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your dealer to SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED have all remaining keys erased from the systems This system monitors the vehicle doors, liftgate, liftgate memory.
  • Page 19: To Disarm The System

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 the door lock plunger located on the inside of the doors through the lock plunger located on the inside of the or with the driver’s door key lock cylinder, will not set door, or through a key in the driver’s door key cylinder.
  • Page 20: To Unlock The Doors

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Inserting the Fob with Integrated Key into the To Unlock the Doors ignition switch disables all buttons on that transmitter; Press and release the “Unlock” button on the transmitter however, the buttons on the remaining transmitters will once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to unlock all continue to work.
  • Page 21: To Lock The Doors

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock Remote Key Unlock,” under “Personal Settings (Cus- This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when tomer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Ve- the doors are locked or unlocked with the transmitter. hicle Information Center (EVIC)”...
  • Page 22: To Release The Liftgate Flipper Glass

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Key Lock,” under “Personal Settings (Cus- Using The Panic Alarm tomer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one manual for details.
  • Page 23: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 23

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • You may need to be less than 23 feet (7 meters) from 1. Battery access is through a door located on the rear of the vehicle when using the transmitter to turn off the the FOBIK.
  • Page 24: General Information

    24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the If your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter fails to new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause operate from a normal distance, check for these two battery deterioration.
  • Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 To remote start your vehicle, press the “Remote Start” Once the vehicle has started, the engine will run for 15 button on the key fob twice within three seconds. To minutes. To cancel remote start, press the “Remote Start” indicate that the vehicle is about to start, the parking button once.
  • Page 26: Door Locks

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur: DOOR LOCKS • If the engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500 Manual Door Locks Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from •...
  • Page 27: Power Door Locks

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 If you press the door lock switch while the keys are in the Power Door Locks The power door lock switch is located on each front door ignition switch, and the driver’s door is open, the doors panel.
  • Page 28: Child Protection Door Lock

    28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE N (Neutral). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer Programmable Features” in Section 4 of this manual or see your authorized dealer. Child Protection Door Lock The rear doors of your vehicle are equipped with child protection locks.
  • Page 29: Windows

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 WINDOWS Power Windows The power window controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front passenger door/rear doors which operates the front passenger/rear passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position.
  • Page 30 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the first detent, release, and the window will go down To close the window part way, lift the window switch to automatically. To cancel the “Auto Down” movement, the first detent and release when you want the window to operate the switch in either the up or down direction and stop.
  • Page 31: Wind Buffeting

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Resetting the Auto-Up Feature Should the Auto-Up feature stop working the window probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto-Up: Pull the window switch up and close the window com- pletely, then pull and hold the switch for 1 second. Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors.
  • Page 32: Liftgate

    32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting. LIFTGATE To open the liftgate, pull up (squeeze) on the handle and lift.
  • Page 33: Liftgate Flipper Glass

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 WARNING! Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas- sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. Liftgate Flipper Glass The liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the liftgate is unlocked.
  • Page 34: Occupant Restraints

    34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Once the liftgate flipper glass has been opened, connec- OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS tion to the rear window wiper is interrupted, preventing Some of the most important safety features in your activation of the rear wiper blade while the flipper glass vehicle are the restraint systems.
  • Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: The front airbags have a multi stage inflator Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver inflation that are based on collision severity.
  • Page 36: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belts WARNING! All seating positions in your vehicle have combination lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is de- • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat signed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions. belts are designed to go around the large bones of This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move your body.
  • Page 37: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap.
  • Page 38 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
  • Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a comfortable and not resting on your neck.
  • Page 40: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage

    40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button marked PRESS Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be stowed position.
  • Page 41: Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, hear a clicking sound.
  • Page 42: Seat Belt Pretensioners

    42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat WARNING! belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt must still be worn snugly and positioned properly. • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the seat belt assembly “automatic locking retrac- The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- tor”...
  • Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is buckled. The 2. Turn the ignition key to the ACCESSORY/RUN posi- Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will be reactivated tion (engine does not need to be running), and wait for if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn off.
  • Page 44: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

    44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belts and Pregnant Women WARNING! We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is Using a seat belt extender when not needed can the best way to keep the baby safe.
  • Page 45: Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (Srs)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and right Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is mounted in the steering wheel.
  • Page 46 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle is equipped with window bags to protect the WARNING! driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a win- dow. They are located above the side windows. Their • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers are also labeled SRS/AIRBAG.
  • Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the hooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede the risk of harm from a deploying airbag.
  • Page 48 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child WARNING! restraint. See “Child Restraint” in this section. • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more You should read the instructions provided with your severe injuries in a collision.
  • Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: How The Airbag System Works • Occupant Restraint Control Module • The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) Module de- •...
  • Page 50 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are Also, the ORC turns on the “Airbag Warning Light” for 6 to 8 seconds for a self-check located in the center of the steering wheel and the right when the ignition is first turned on.
  • Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 • The Side Impact SRS Side Curtain Airbags are de- If A Deployment Occurs signed to activate only in certain side or rollover The airbag system is designed to deploy when the collisions.
  • Page 52 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. WARNING! However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot immediately.
  • Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Maintaining Your Airbag System NOTE: Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate WARNING! Airbag Warning Light You will want to have the airbag system ready to inflate • Modifications to any part of the airbag system for your protection in an impact.
  • Page 54 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Event Data Recorder (EDR) In conjunction with other data gathered during a com- In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be record up to 5-seconds of specific vehicle data parameters used by DaimlerChrysler Corporation and others to learn (see the following list) in an event data recorder prior to...
  • Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 provided to the custodial entity upon request. General Data Parameters that May Be Recorded: data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning lamp status may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash for electronically-controlled safety systems, including databases, such as those maintained by the US govern- the airbag system...
  • Page 56: Child Restraint

    56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Cruise control status There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large • Traction/stability control status enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child •...
  • Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in Infants and Child Restraints the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger • Safety experts recommend that children ride airbag unless the airbag is turned off. An airbag rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least deployment could cause severe injury or death to one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
  • Page 58 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint: restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, pulling up on •...
  • Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path NOTE: additional information refer opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate www.seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK. from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt Older Children and Child Restraints several times to shorten it.
  • Page 60 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE belt-positioning booster seat. The child and belt- LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the Anchors and Tether for CHildren) lap/shoulder belt. Your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH.
  • Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 kits or retro-fit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints the available attachments provided with your child re- in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the straint in any vehicle.
  • Page 62 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces. Tether Strap Mounting Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a Latch Anchorages...
  • Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a WARNING! means of adjusting the tension of the strap. Improper installation of a child restraint to the You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the child restraint.
  • Page 64 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE however, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling and check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary. pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need to do something more.
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
  • Page 66: 66 Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A new engine may consume some oil during its first few A long break-in period is not required for the engine in thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be your new vehicle.
  • Page 67: Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 • Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill. Vehicle Never run the engine in a closed area, such as a Seat Belts garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,...
  • Page 68: Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Defrosters Lights Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place Have someone observe the operation of all exterior lights the blower control on high speed. You should be able to while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high feel the air directed against the windshield.
  • Page 69: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors .......74 Hands–Free Communication (UConnect ) — If Equipped .
  • Page 70 70 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Manual Seat Adjustment ... . 104 Memory Position Recall ....116 Front Seat Adjustment —...
  • Page 71 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 71 Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Rain Sensing Wipers—If Equipped ..128 Headlights Only ..... . 123 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .
  • Page 72 72 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TCS (Traction Control System) ... . 135 Rear Camera — If Equipped ....146 BAS (Brake Assist System) .
  • Page 73 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 73 General Information ....154 Front Power Outlet ....158 Power Sunroof —...
  • Page 74: Mirrors

    74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light next to the button will indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
  • Page 75: Outside Mirrors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 CAUTION! WARNING! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. convex mirror will look smaller and farther away Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the than they really are.
  • Page 76: Driver's And Front Passenger Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped

    76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Driver’s and Front Passenger Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped If your vehicle is equipped with a outside automatic dimming mirrors, they will operate when the inside automatic dimming mirror is on. The outside mirrors operate off the inside mirror switch and will automati- cally adjust for annoying headlight glare when the inside mirror does.
  • Page 77: Heated Remote Control Mirrors - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 Heated Remote Control Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defrost. Lighted Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped To access a lighted vanity mirror, flip down one of the visors.
  • Page 78 (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long • www.chrysler.com/uconnect as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the • www.dodge.com/uconnect vehicle’s UConnect system. The UConnect system allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to system. • www.jeep.com/uconnect...
  • Page 79 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used The UConnect system can be used with any Hands-Free with the system at a time. The system is available in Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone.
  • Page 80: Operation

    80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Operation example, you can use the combined form voice com- Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect mand Phonebook New Entry, or you can break the system and to navigate through the UConnect menu combined form command into two voice commands: structure.
  • Page 81 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 • When prompted, after the beep, say Pair a Phone and Cancel Command At any prompt, after the beep, you can say Cancel and follow the audible prompts. you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a •...
  • Page 82 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE use if multiple cellular phones are in the vehicle at the from dialing invalid combination of numbers. For same time. For example, if priority 3 and priority 5 example, in USA, 234-567-890 is nine digits long, phones are present in the vehicle, the UConnect which is not a valid USA phone number - the closest system will use the priority 3 cellular phone when you...
  • Page 83 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say • When prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of the name of the person you want to call. For example, long names helps the voice recognition and it is you can say John Doe, where John Doe is a previ- recommended.
  • Page 84 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they The UConnect system will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phone book with each name having up to are already connected to any system via Bluetooth, four associated phone numbers and designations.
  • Page 85 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 • You will then be asked for the name of the phone book Delete Entries in the UConnect Phonebook entry that you wish to edit. NOTE: Editing phone book entries is recommended • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, when vehicle is not in motion.
  • Page 86 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After you enter the name, the UConnect system will List All Names in the UConnect Phonebook ask you which designation you wish to delete, home, • Press the “Phone” button to begin. work, mobile, pager, or all.
  • Page 87: Phone Call Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the Currently in Progress UConnect system if the feature(s) are available on your If a call is currently in progress and you have another cellular service plan.
  • Page 88 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Making a Second Call while Current Call in indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at one Progress To make a second call while you are currently in a call, time.
  • Page 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 Call Termination Call Continuation To end a call in progress, momentarily press the “Phone” Call continuation is progression of a phone call on button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if UConnect system after the vehicle ignition key has been there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call.
  • Page 90: Uconnect System Features

    90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE UConnect System Features Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is Language Selection reachable: To change the language that the UConnect system is • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency using, number for your area.
  • Page 91 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 The UConnect system does slightly lower your chances Please refer to the 24-Hour “Towing Assistance” cover- of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell age details in the Warranty information booklet and on phone directly.
  • Page 92 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE service or automated customer service. Some services say “Send.” The system will prompt you to enter the require immediate response selection, in some instances, name or number, say the name of the phonebook entry that may be too quick for use of UConnect system.
  • Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 a , you could press the “Voice Recognition” button and status when you are attempting to make a phone call say Pair a Phone to select that option without having to using UConnect . The status is given for roaming, net- listen to the rest of the voice prompt.
  • Page 94: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE may feel that the call did not go through even though the Advanced Phone Connectivity call is in progress. Once your call is answered, you will Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone hear the audio.
  • Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say List Paired Cellular Phone Names Setup Select Phone and follow the prompts. • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • You can also press the “Voice Recognition” button •...
  • Page 96: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect System

    96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You can also press the “Voice Recognition” button • Press the “Voice Recognition” button and say Setup, anytime while the list is being played, and then choose Voice Training command. the phone you wish to delete. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the UConnect system.
  • Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 • Always wait for the beep before speaking. • Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would cents, the system may not always work for some.
  • Page 98 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Even though international dialing for most number • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and number combinations may not be supported.
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  • Page 102 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts. three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
  • Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 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 104: General Information

    104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is following conditions: dangerous.
  • Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 WARNING! WARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a inside or outside of a vehicle.
  • Page 106: Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment

    106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment 8 - Way Driver’s Power Seat The manual lumbar support adjustment lever is located The driver’s power seat switches are located on the on the right side of the driver’s seat (all models) and on outboard side of the driver’s seat lower side trim.
  • Page 107: Way Passenger's Power Seat - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 4 - Way Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped The front passenger’s power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the passenger seat lower side trim. The bottom switch controls forward/rearward adjust- ment.
  • Page 108 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE center of the instrument panel. After turning on the Pressing the switch a second time will select low-level ignition, you can choose from High, Low, or Off heat heating. Pressing the switch a third time will shut the settings.
  • Page 109: Rear Heated Seats - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped WARNING! On vehicles equipped with rear heated seats, the seats closest to the doors are heated. The controls for these Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin seats are located on the rear of the center console.
  • Page 110 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Two LEDs are illuminated for high, one for low, and none WARNING! for off. Pressing the switch once will select high-level heating. Pressing the switch a second time will select Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin low-level heating.
  • Page 111: 60/40 Split Rear Seat

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 60/40 Split Rear Seat To Lower Rear Seat Either side of the rear seat can be lowered to allow for extended cargo space and still maintain some rear seating room. NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward.
  • Page 112 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Fold the rear seat completely forward. To Raise Rear Seat Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interfer- ence from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position.
  • Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Storage — Rear Seat Armrest (If Equipped) Press the latch and lift the top of the armrest to access the The rear seat may be equipped with a center storage storage bin. armrest. Armrest Storage Bin Rear Seat Armrest...
  • Page 114: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped

    114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may have been delivered with two Remote Once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the Keyless Entry transmitters. One or both transmitters can driver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seat, be linked to either memory position.
  • Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 3. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner, and driver’s side 9. Press and release the “Lock” button on one of the view mirror to the desired positions. transmitters. 4. Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired 10.
  • Page 116: Memory Position Recall

    116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Memory Position Recall mirror, and the pedals stop moving. A delay of one second will occur before another recall can be selected. NOTE: The vehicle must be in P (Park) to recall memory positions.
  • Page 117: Easy Entry/Exit Seat

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 To disable another transmitter linked to either memory ignition switch. The seat will then move forward position, repeat steps 1-5 for each transmitter. approximately 2.5 inches (60 mm) when the key is placed into the ignition and turned out of the LOCK NOTE: Once programmed, all transmitters linked to position.
  • Page 118: To Open And Close The Hood

    118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy Entry and Easy Exit position. NOTE: The Easy Entry Easy Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The Easy Entry Easy Exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through the programmable features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
  • Page 119: Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving. LIGHTS Multi-Function Control Lever The multi-function control lever controls the operation of the headlights, turn signals, headlight beam selection,...
  • Page 120: Headlights And Parking Lights

    120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Normal operation will resume when the ignition is turned ON or when the headlight switch is turned to another position. Headlights and Parking Lights Turn the end of the multi-function control lever to the first detent for parking light operation.
  • Page 121: Smartbeams - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 This system performs two functions. With the engine NOTE: When your headlights come on during the running and the multi-function control lever in the A daytime, the instrument panel lights will automatically (Auto) position, the headlights will turn on and off based dim to the lower nighttime intensity.
  • Page 122: Instrument Panel And Interior Lights

    122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate NOTE: Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause 1. Select “Auto Headlamp Low/High Beams? — Low/ headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). High Beam.”...
  • Page 123: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 even when the doors and liftgate are open. While in the Lights-On Reminder “Off” position the instrument panel lighting is at the If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition lowest light level and may not be suitable for night switch has been turned to LOCK/ACC, a chime will driving.
  • Page 124: Turn Signals

    124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Proper aim and adjustments of the front fog High Beam Switch lights should be made to prevent excessive glare for other Push the multi-function control lever away from you to drivers. switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever to- wards you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
  • Page 125: Interior Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 time. Refer to “EVIC- Customer Programmable Features” pressing the front recessed area of the lens. To turn these in Section 4 to turn this feature “On/Off” or set the time lights off, press the recessed area of the lens a second interval.
  • Page 126: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The front and rear wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the right side control lever. Turn the end of the control lever to select “Lo,” “Hi,” or one of the five speed sensitive intermittent windshield wiper speeds.
  • Page 127: Mist

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold Mist while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the Use this feature when weather conditions make occa- delay range, the wiper will operate for several seconds sional usage of the wipers necessary.
  • Page 128: Rain Sensing Wipers-If Equipped

    128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rain Sensing Wipers—If Equipped NOTE: • The rain sensing feature will not operate when the This feature senses moisture on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver. The wiper switch is in the LOW or HIGH speed position. feature is especially useful for road splash or overspray •...
  • Page 129: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • Low Ambient Temperature — When the ignition is first turned ON, the rain sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside tem- perature is greater than 32°F (0°C).
  • Page 130: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped

    130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The telescoping adjustment must be locked while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. ADJUSTABLE PEDALS —...
  • Page 131: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 • The pedals can be adjusted while driving. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device takes over accelerator opera- • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in R tions at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).
  • Page 132: To Activate

    132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate To Set At A Desired Speed Push the ON/OFF button. The CRUISE indicator in the When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system down on the lever and release.
  • Page 133: To Resume Speed

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Tapping the “SET DECEL” button once will result in a 1 To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed, push the “RESUME mph (2 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the button is ACCEL”...
  • Page 134: Electronic Brake Control System

    134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The speed control system maintains speed up ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control is normal. under adverse braking conditions.
  • Page 135: Tcs (Traction Control System)

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 TCS (Traction Control System) WARNING! This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) cannot prevent the the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and...
  • Page 136: Bas (Brake Assist System)

    136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BAS (Brake Assist System) WARNING! The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The BAS (Brake Assist System) cannot prevent the natu- system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can ing the rate and amount of brake application and then it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road...
  • Page 137: Erm (Electronic Roll Mitigation)

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate tions and driving conditions, influence the chance of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicles speed that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
  • Page 138: Esp (Electronic Stability Program)

    138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than ESP (Electronic Stability Program) appropriate for the steering wheel position. This system enhances directional control and stability of • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than the vehicle under various driving conditions.
  • Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 The ESP system has 2 available operating modes. WARNING! ESP (Electronic Stability Program) cannot prevent the This is the normal operating mode for ESP. Whenever the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, vehicle is started, the ESP system will be in this “On”...
  • Page 140: Tsc (Trailer Sway Control)

    140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE turn ESP on again, momentarily depress the ESP OFF” Off” mode by pressing the “ESP OFF” switch. Once the switch. This will restore the normal “ESP On” mode of situation requiring ESP to be switched to the “ESP Partial operation.
  • Page 141: Esp/Bas Warning Lamp And Esp/Tcs Indicator Light

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 flash, the engine power may be reduced and you may cluster both come on when the ignition switch is turned feel the brakes being applied to individual wheels to to the “ON” position. They should both go out with the attempt to stop the trailer from swaying.
  • Page 142: Rear Park Assist System- If Equipped

    142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The ESP Control System will make buzzing or clicking The Rear Park Assist System can be active only when the sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds shifter is in R (Reverse). If the Rear Park Assist System is will stop when ESP becomes inactive following the enabled at this shifter position, the system will be active maneuver that caused the ESP activation.
  • Page 143: Rear Park Assist Warning Display

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 When the ignition is changed to the ON position, the Rear Park Assist Warning Display The Rear Park Assist Warning Display, located in the warning display will turn ON all of its LEDs for about 1 headliner near the flipper glass, provides both visual and second.
  • Page 144 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES DISPLAY LED OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM: LED COLOR AUDIBLE SIGNAL REAR CORNERS REAR CENTER 1st LED 59 in. (150 cm) Yellow None 2nd LED 51 in. (130 cm) Yellow None 3rd LED 45 in.
  • Page 145: Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 When the switch is pressed to disable the system, the Enable/Disable the Rear Park Assist System The Rear Park Assist System can be enabled and disabled instrument cluster will display the PARK ASSIST DIS- with a switch located on the upper switch bank of the ABLED message.
  • Page 146: Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System

    146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning the Rear Park Assist System WARNING! Clean the Rear Park Assist Sensors with water, car wash soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do Drivers must be careful when backing up even when not scratch or poke the sensors.
  • Page 147: Turning The Rear Camera Off

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 2. Select “ON” at the “Rear Camera” screen. Highlight OVERHEAD CONSOLE “DONE” and press ENTER. The rear camera is now The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights, enabled. an optional universal garage door opener (HomeLink ), storage for sunglasses, and optional power sunroof 3.
  • Page 148: Courtesy/Reading Lights

    148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy/Reading Lights GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand At the forward end of the console are two courtesy/ held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage reading lights.
  • Page 149: Programming Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 WARNING! WARNING! Your motorized door or gate will open and close Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the training the transceiver.
  • Page 150 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the Then release both the HomeLink and hand-held trans- hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed mitter buttons. to HomeLink for more efficient training and accurate If the EVIC display states “DID NOT TRAIN”...
  • Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 NOTE: After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage door does not operate with HomeLink and the garage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the garage door opener may have rolling code. If so, proceed to the heading “Programming A Rolling Code System.”...
  • Page 152: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming

    152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are HomeLink button twice (holding the button for 2 sec- designed to “time-out” in the same manner. onds each time).
  • Page 153: Using Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming 3. Without releasing the button, proceed with PRO- HomeLink.” earlier in this section. GRAMMING HOMELINK Step #2 and follow all remain- ing steps. Using HomeLink To operate, simply press and release the programmed Security HomeLink button.
  • Page 154: Troubleshooting Tips

    154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Troubleshooting Tips General Information If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and Industry are some of the most common solutions: Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
  • Page 155: Power Sunroof - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console. • Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
  • Page 156: Opening Sunroof - Express

    156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof - Express sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc- Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and will open automatically from any position. The sunroof release to Express Close.
  • Page 157: Sunshade Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Sunshade Operation Sunroof Maintenance The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. the glass panel. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is Ignition Off Operation open.
  • Page 158: Power Outlets

    158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER OUTLETS Front Power Outlet To the left and right of the convenience tray (lower center of instrument panel) is an outlet for electrically powered accessories. Pull lightly on the tab of the plastic cover to access the outlet.
  • Page 159: Power Inverter - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! There is a 110–volt, 150–watt inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert DC current to Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off AC current. This outlet can be used to power small •...
  • Page 160 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the power inverter switch (located on the upper inverter status indicator turns ON. The status indicator of switch bank) to turn the power on to the outlet. Press the the AC power inverter indicates whether the inverter is switch again to turn the power off.
  • Page 161: Cup Holders

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 NOTE: The cup holder insert is removable, from the CUP HOLDERS In the center console there are two cup holders for the console, for cleaning. It can be reinstalled with the larger front seat passengers. cup depression towards the passenger seat, but the top surface will not be flush with the console surface.
  • Page 162: Cargo Area Features

    162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Light The cargo area light is activated by opening the liftgate, opening any door, or by rotating the dimmer control on the multi-function control lever to the extreme top posi- tion.
  • Page 163: Retractable Cargo Area Cover

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Retractable Cargo Area Cover NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. To cover the cargo area: 1.
  • Page 164: Cargo Tie-Down Hooks

    164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! In an accident a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart- ment.
  • Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits WARNING! described on the label attached to the left door or left door center pillar. Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap.
  • Page 166: Cargo Load Floor

    166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! To help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use seat belts.
  • Page 167: Rear Window Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 1. Flip up pull loop(s) so they are perpendicular (straight pump will continue to operate as long as the button is up) to the top surface of the tray. pressed. Upon release, the wipers will cycle three times before returning to the set position.
  • Page 168: Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped

    168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the liftgate flipper glass is open, connection to the rear window defroster is ON. The defroster automatically window wiper is interrupted preventing activation of the turns off after about 10 minutes of operation. rear wiper blade.
  • Page 169 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel And Controls ... . . 172 System Status ......194 Instrument Cluster .
  • Page 170 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ..197 Sales Code RER — AM/FM/CD/DVD Radio With Navigation System — If Equipped ..215 Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) .
  • Page 171 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 227 Number (ENS/SID) ....222 Radio Operation .
  • Page 172: Instrument Panel And Controls

    172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 1 — Air Outlet 5 — Upper Switch Bank 9 — Lower Switch Bank 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter 10 — Climate Controls 3 — Radio 7 — Storage Bin 11 —...
  • Page 173: Instrument Cluster

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
  • Page 174: Instrument Cluster Description

    174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 3. Turn Signal Indicator Light The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal 1. Speedometer when the turn signal lever is operated. Indicates vehicle speed. If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has 2.
  • Page 175 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have turning the key from OFF to ON, have the condition the system inspected by an authorized dealer as soon as checked promptly.
  • Page 176 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 8. Tachometer Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. The red segments indicate the maximum permissible This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. engine revolutions-per-minute (r.p.m. x 1000) for each The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
  • Page 177 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 12. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect Each tire, including the spare (if provided), the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. should be checked monthly when cold and Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper inflated to the inflation pressure recommended tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to...
  • Page 178 178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL of reasons, including the installation of replacement or CAUTION! alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the The TPMS has been optimized for the original TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more equipment tires and wheels.
  • Page 179 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- WARNING! ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
  • Page 180 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Warning or remain on continuously. Refer to Occupant Restraints — Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System Light/Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light — If Equipped (BeltAlert) in Section 2 for more information. The ESP/BAS warning light in the instrument 17.
  • Page 181 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 19. Transmission Range Indicator elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may This display indicator shows the automatic transmission require towing. The light will come on when the ignition gear selection. is first turned on and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the 20.
  • Page 182: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Warning Light may turn on and off again, especially The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- during and after hard braking, accelerations, or turns. tures a driver-interactive display. It is located on the This occurs due to the shifting of the fuel in the tank. bottom of the tachometer in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 183: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 The system allows the driver to select information by COMPASS/TEMPERATURE Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press release COMPASS/ wheel: TEMPERATURE button to display one of eight compass readings and the outside temperature. MENU Button Press and release the MENU button and the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
  • Page 184 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • PROGRAMMING ACTIVE — NEW KEY PRO- • HOOD/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) GRAMMED • LIFTGATE/HOOD OPEN (with graphic) • SERVICE SECURITY KEY • HOOD/GLASS/DOOR OPEN (with graphic) • INVALID KEY — TRY ALTERNATE KEY • HOOD/GLASS/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) •...
  • Page 185 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 • AUTO HIGH BEAMS ON • MEMORY SYSTEM DISABLED — SEATBELT BUCK- LED (with graphic) • AUTO HIGH BEAMS OFF • MEMORY SYSTEM DISABLED — VEHICLE NOT IN • PARK ASSIST DISABLED PARK • SERVICE SUSPENSION •...
  • Page 186: Trip Functions

    186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • LEFT REAR LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM System • Display Units of Measure in Only) Press the SCROLL button to cycle through all the Trip • RIGHT REAR LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM Sys- Computer functions. tem Only) The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- Trip Functions...
  • Page 187 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 • When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km) • Engine Oil Pressure estimated driving distance, the DTE display will Shows the current engine oil pressure. The scale will read change to a text display of LOW FUEL. This display from 0–100 psi (0–689 kPa).
  • Page 188: Compass Display

    188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Display Manual Compass Calibration The compass readings indicate the direction If the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” indicator the vehicle is facing. Press and release the does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the compass button to display one of eight com- compass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows: pass readings and the outside temperature.
  • Page 189 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and Geographic North. In some areas of the country, the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings.
  • Page 190: Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)

    190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. Use the SCROLL button to display one of the following choices: 2. Press and hold the compass button for approximately 2 seconds. Language When in this display you may select one of three lan- 3.
  • Page 191 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 Auto Door Locks unlock button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors. When Y (YES) is selected, all of the doors will lock When All Doors 1st Press is selected, all of the doors will automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 unlock on the first press of the remote keyless entry mph (24 km/h).
  • Page 192 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL selected. To make your selection, press and release the Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto FUNCTION SELECT button until “Y (YES)” or “N (NO)” Headlights Only) appears. When Y (YES) is selected, and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi- Headlamp Off Delay mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on.
  • Page 193 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 (NO)” appears. When N (NO) is selected, the system Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat reverts to the standard intermittent wiper operation. Only) This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to Service Interval enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the When this feature is selected a service interval between vehicle.
  • Page 194: System Status

    194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening a vehicle System Status door will cancel this feature. To make your selection, Press and release the MENU button until one of the press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until following System Status messages displays in the EVIC: “Off,”...
  • Page 195: Radio General Information

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units in PSI, kPa, or BAR. RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast Signals Your new radio will provide excellent reception under most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op- eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to believe your sound system is malfunctioning.
  • Page 196: Two Types Of Signals

    196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Two Types of Signals FM Reception There are two basic types of radio signals... AM or Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia- Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear, vary...
  • Page 197: Understanding Your Instrument Panel 197

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Press the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the volume control to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it.
  • Page 198 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Phone Button (UConnect™ Hands Free Phone) — Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for If Equipped the next listenable station, in AM, FM or Satellite (if Press this button to operate the Hand Free Phone equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each (UConnect™) feature (if equipped).
  • Page 199 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE RW/FF (Radio Mode) control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to Pressing the rewind or fast forward button causes the blink. tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows.
  • Page 200 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the rotary TUNE control knob a third time and allow the program format type to be selected. Many radio TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE control knob to the stations do not currently broadcast Music Type informa- right or left to increase or decrease the Treble tones.
  • Page 201 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon Program Type 16 Digit-Character Display is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Nostalgia Nostalga station with the same selected Music Type name. The Oldies Oldies Music Type function only operates when in the FM...
  • Page 202 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, • Angle – Repeatedly Pressing SELECT will change selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (If highlighted selection.
  • Page 203 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 • Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button will Audio Language — If Equipped allow user to set the clock. Turn the TUNE control Selecting this item will allow the user to choose a default knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the audio language (effective only if language supported by TUNE control knob to adjust the minutes.
  • Page 204 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Audio DRC — If Equipped a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, the defaults are effective only if the disc supports the Selecting this item will allow the user to limit maximum customer-preferred settings.
  • Page 205: Operation Instructions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM, MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by push-button memory.
  • Page 206 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) position to operate the radio. Press the eject button and the push-button with the corresponding number (1-6) where the CD LOAD Button —...
  • Page 207: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 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 208 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The radio uses the following limits for file systems: If a disc contains multi formats, such as CD audio and mp3/wma tracks, the radio will only play the mp3/wma • Maximum number of directory levels: 8 tracks on that disc.
  • Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 Playback of MP3/WMA Files MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, cation quency (kHz) the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, 192, MPEG-1 Audio contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more 48, 44.1, 32...
  • Page 210: List Button

    210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Press and hold the INFO button again for 3 seconds to Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders return to elapsed time display. on the disc.
  • Page 211: If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone No function. (UConnect™) (If Equipped) Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™)” in EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) Section 3 of this manual. No function. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to “Satellite Radio”...
  • Page 212 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Macrovision The REN multimedia system contains a radio, CD/DVD This product incorporates copyright protection technol- player, USB port, a 20 gigabyte Hard Drive (HDD), and a ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec- “JukeBox”...
  • Page 213: Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 Other special features include direct tune, music type Clock Setting Procedure selections, easy store presets, backup camera display for Setting the Clock vehicles equipped with a backup camera, and on some 1. Turn on the system. models a dual display screen operation.
  • Page 214 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Changing Daylight Savings Time 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The When selected, this feature will display the time of day in clock setting menu will appear on the screen. daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the 3.
  • Page 215: Sales Code Rer - Am/Fm/Cd/Dvd Radio With Navigation System - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 want to select, touch the screen where the word “Page” is Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio displayed to view additional time zones in the menu. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for detailed operating instructions. 5.
  • Page 216 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Press the HOUR or MIN soft keys on the face of the NOTE: When you are traveling and enter a new time radio. zone, the clock must be reset manually for the new zone. 5.
  • Page 217: Universal Consumer Interface (Uci) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 • the iPod battery charges when plugged into the UCI UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) — IF EQUIPPED connector. NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ Connecting the iPod Device radios only with UConnect.™ For sales code REN touch Use the optional connection cable to connect an iPod to screen radio, refer to the separate User’s Manual.
  • Page 218: Play Mode

    218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Play Mode RW (Rewind) Button When switched to UCI mode the iPod will be in Play Press and hold the “RW” button to move backward in the mode. In this Play mode , you may use the following current track.
  • Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 previous track in the list, if you press this button at any SCAN Button other time in the current track it will go back to the Pressing the “SCAN” button will play the first 5 seconds beginning of the track.
  • Page 220: List Or Browse Mode

    220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL List or Browse Mode During all List modes, the iPod will display all lists in During Play mode, pressing any of the following buttons “wrap-around” mode. So if the track you wish to select is will take you to List mode.
  • Page 221: Satellite Radio (Rsc) - If Equipped (Rer/Req/Ren Radios Only)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 After pressing a preset button, you will see the list you SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) — IF EQUIPPED are in on the top line and the first item in that list on the (RER/REQ/REN RADIOS ONLY) second line.
  • Page 222: Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (Ens/Sid)

    222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL www.siriuscanada.ca for Canadian residents. Please have number will display. The Sirius ID number display will the following information available when calling: time out in 2 minutes. Press any button on the radio to exit this screen. 1.
  • Page 223: Reception Quality

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 SEEK Buttons Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next following reasons: channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down.
  • Page 224 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3 seconds will make the radio display the Song Title all of By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type the time (press and hold again to return to normal function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next display).
  • Page 225: Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If and press and release that button. If a button is not Equipped) selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, Refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™)”...
  • Page 226 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The LCD screen is located on the headliner behind the front seats. Remote Control Location Lowering the DVD Screen...
  • Page 227: Remote Sound System Controls - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF push-button in the center and controls the volume and EQUIPPED mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker The remote sound system controls are located on the rear switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom surface of the steering wheel.
  • Page 228: Radio Operation

    228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio Operation CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE Pressing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next To keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take the listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch following precautions: will “Seek”...
  • Page 229: Radio Operation And Cellular Phones

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 outside temperature, and engine cooling temperature. RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being On in The infrared sensor independently measures the surface your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from temperature of the driver and passenger.
  • Page 230 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The numbers on the temperature dial represent You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply a comfort setting when the Mode knob is set to Auto, and allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting not the actual air temperature.
  • Page 231 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 • To provide you with maximum comfort in the auto- The air conditioning in this system is automatic. Pressing this button while in AUTO mode will matic mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will cause the LED to flash three times and remain off.
  • Page 232 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL move your mode knob to panel, panel/floor or floor, Control and Manual. This means the customer can over- then hit the Recirc button. This feature will reduce the ride the blower, mode and disable automatic temperature possibility of window fogging.
  • Page 233 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233...
  • Page 234 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Regardless of the type of operation, when a NOTE: The defrost mode is not automatically selected. temperature knob is set to the full clockwise or full It must be manually selected, when desired. counterclockwise position, the system will deliver full •...
  • Page 235 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 Air flows through the registers in the back of the This button can be used to block out smoke, center console, and under the front seats to the rear odors, dust, high humidity, or if rapid cooling seat passengers.
  • Page 236: Operating Tips

    236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows. Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging. Window Fogging Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside Summer Operation the vehicle is high. This often occurs in mild or cool Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high temperatures when it’s rainy or humid.
  • Page 237 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 Your air conditioning system is also equipped with an Vacation Storage automatic recirculation system. When the system senses Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service a heavy load or high heat conditions, it may use partial (i.e.
  • Page 239: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ..... 242 5–Speed Automatic Transmission ..247 Normal Starting .
  • Page 240 240 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Safety Information ....259 Replacement Tires ..... 273 Tire Markings .
  • Page 241 STARTING AND OPERATING 241 Carbon Monoxide Warnings ....281 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ..... . 290 Adding Fuel .
  • Page 242: Starting Procedures

    242 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a belts.
  • Page 243: Normal Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 243 Normal Starting Extremely Cold Weather (below 20°F or 29°C) The gear selector must be in the “N” (Neutral) or “P” To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an (Park) position before you can start the engine. Apply the externally powered electric engine block heater (available brakes before shifting into any driving gear.
  • Page 244: If Engine Fails To Start

    244 STARTING AND OPERATING If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- WARNING! dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. •...
  • Page 245: After Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 245 After Starting AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will CAUTION! decrease as the engine warms up. Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into P (Park) only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
  • Page 246: Shift Lock Manual Override - If Equipped

    246 STARTING AND OPERATING Shift Lock Manual Override — If Equipped WARNING! Your vehicle may be equipped with a shift lock manual override. The manual override may be used in the event It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P that the shift lever should fail to move from Park with the (Park) or N (Neutral) if the engine speed is higher key in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed.
  • Page 247: Brake/Transmission Interlock System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 247 Brake/Transmission Interlock System This system prevents you from moving the gear shift out of P (Park) and into any gear unless the brake pedal is pressed. This system is active only while the ignition switch is in the ON position. Always depress the brake pedal first, before moving the gear selector out of P (Park).
  • Page 248: Gear Ranges

    248 STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges WARNING! NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. (Park) or N (Neutral) if the engine speed is higher This is especially important when the engine is cold.
  • Page 249: Rocking The Vehicle

    STARTING AND OPERATING 249 N (Neutral) WARNING! No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle. When the brakes are released, the vehicle can roll Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure freely. Do not engage in N (Neutral) position while those in and near the vehicle.
  • Page 250: Autostick

    250 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and CAUTION! Traction Control (if equipped) should be turned OFF before attempting to rock the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between Brake Control System” in Section 3 of this manual. “First”...
  • Page 251: Autostick Operation

    STARTING AND OPERATING 251 Once Autostick mode is engaged a move to the Right (+) Autostick Operation By placing the shift lever in the D (Drive) position the or left (-) will trigger a upshift (+) or trigger a downshift lever can be moved from side to side.
  • Page 252: Autostick General Information

    252 STARTING AND OPERATING When in the Autostick mode, as the engine RPM nears Autostick General Information the engine maximum speed, an “UPSHIFT” message will • You can start out in first or second gear. The system appear in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle (EVIC) portion of your instrument cluster.
  • Page 253: Parking Brake

    STARTING AND OPERATING 253 PARKING BRAKE To set the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible. When the parking brake is applied with the ignition ON, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instru- ment cluster will light. To release the parking brake, pull up slightly, press the center button, then lower the lever completely.
  • Page 254: Anti-Lock Brake System

    254 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward the WARNING! curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage The parking brake should always be applied whenever or injury.
  • Page 255 STARTING AND OPERATING 255 WARNING! WARNING! Significant over or under inflation of tires can lead to Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish their loss of braking effectiveness. effectiveness and may lead to an accident. Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or The Anti-Lock Brake System conducts a low-speed self- stop.
  • Page 256 256 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent The Anti-Lock Brake System is subject to possible the natural laws of physics from acting on the detrimental effects of electronic interference caused vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering by improperly installed after-market radios or efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition telephones.
  • Page 257 STARTING AND OPERATING 257 • Engines may idle at higher speeds during warm-up, WARNING! which could cause rear wheels to spin and result in loss of vehicle control. Be especially careful while To use your brakes and accelerator more safely, driving on slippery roads, in close-quarter maneuver- follow these tips: ing, parking or stopping.
  • Page 258: Power Steering

    258 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability Continued operation with reduced power steering in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. steering capability if power assist is lost.
  • Page 259: Tire Safety Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 259 • European Metric tire sizing is based on European TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION design standards. Tires designed to this standard have Tire Markings the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter P is absent from this tire size designation.
  • Page 260 260 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 261 STARTING AND OPERATING 261 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 262: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    262 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire; on the vehicle.
  • Page 263: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    STARTING AND OPERATING 263 Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side “B” pillar. Tire and Loading Information This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle...
  • Page 264 264 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You the weight referenced here.
  • Page 265 STARTING AND OPERATING 265 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo NOTE: The following table shows examples on how to being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capaci- exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity ties of your vehicle with varying seating configurations calculated in Step 4.
  • Page 266 266 STARTING AND OPERATING...
  • Page 267: Tires - General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 267 WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) if the “Tire Pressure can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and Monitoring Telltale Light” is illuminated. Vehicle increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the handling and braking may be reduced.
  • Page 268 268 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Safety— 2. Economy— Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear WARNING! patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause earlier tire replacement.
  • Page 269: Tire Inflation Pressures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 269 check tire pressure. Do not make a visual judgement Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look the face of the driver’s door, or the driver’s side “B” pillar. properly inflated even when they are under inflated.
  • Page 270: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation

    270 STARTING AND OPERATING Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds temperature changes. within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very...
  • Page 271: Radial-Ply Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 271 Radial-Ply Tires Tire Spinning When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not WARNING! spin your vehicle’s wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h). Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires WARNING! on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly.
  • Page 272: Tread Wear Indicators

    272 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 and will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 inch (2 mm).
  • Page 273: Replacement Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 273 Replacement Tires WARNING! The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for All tires should be replaced after six years, regardless wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- of the remaining tread.
  • Page 274: Alignment And Balance

    274 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that Replacing original tires with tires of a different size specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of may result in false speedometer and odometer unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension readings.
  • Page 275: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    STARTING AND OPERATING 275 Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration. The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) consists of the Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of- following components: balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and • Receiver Module avoid tire cupping and spotty wear.
  • Page 276 276 STARTING AND OPERATING one or more Low Pressure messages (Left Front, Left Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four Rear, Right Front, Right Rear) for 3 seconds, and a active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible, graphic display of the pressure value(s) with the low and inflate the low tire(s) that is flashing on the graphic tire(s) flashing.
  • Page 277 STARTING AND OPERATING 277 NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units text message will not be present, and a pressure value in PSI, kPa, or BAR. will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by any of the following scenarios: 1.
  • Page 278: General Information

    278 STARTING AND OPERATING any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may need to FUEL REQUIREMENTS be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) 6.1L Engine in order for the TPMS to receive this information. The 6.1L engine is designed to meet all emissions regulations and provide excel- General Information...
  • Page 279: Reformulated Gasoline

    STARTING AND OPERATING 279 Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, ates are required in some areas of the country during the and durability for your vehicle.
  • Page 280: Mmt In Gasoline

    280 STARTING AND OPERATING manufacturer. While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Materials Added to Fuel Methanol, it does not have the negative effects of Metha- All gasoline sold in the United States is required to nol. contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional detergents or other additives is not needed under normal MMT In Gasoline conditions and they would result in additional cost.
  • Page 281: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    STARTING AND OPERATING 281 • An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition Carbon Monoxide Warnings malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to WARNING! overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.
  • Page 282: Adding Fuel

    282 STARTING AND OPERATING • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte- nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. • Keep the trunk closed when driving your vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poisonous ex- haust gases from entering the vehicle.
  • Page 283 STARTING AND OPERATING 283 CAUTION! CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys- To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top tem could result from using an improper fuel cap off” the fuel tank after filling. (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system.
  • Page 284 284 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Tighten the gas cap about 1/4 turn until you Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message hear one click. This is an indication that cap is properly If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel tightened. filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a “CHECK GASCAP”...
  • Page 285: Trailer Towing

    STARTING AND OPERATING 285 Common Towing Definitions WARNING! The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information: • Never add fuel when the engine is running. • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
  • Page 286 286 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Tongue Weight (TW) The gross combination weight rating (GCWR) is the total The downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% or weighed in combination.
  • Page 287 STARTING AND OPERATING 287 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 288 288 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight Distributing Hitch System Improper Adjustment of Weight Distributing System...
  • Page 289: Trailer Hitch Classification

    STARTING AND OPERATING 289 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry standard for Class Max. GTW (Gross Trailer the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Wt.) tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
  • Page 290: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    290 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ GCWR (Gross Combined Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Max. Tongue Wt. Transmission Wt. Rating) Trailer Wt.) (See Note 1) 6.1L Automatic...
  • Page 291: Towing Requirements

    STARTING AND OPERATING 291 • The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on your trailer hitch. put in or on your vehicle. • The weight of the driver and all passengers. NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle.
  • Page 292 292 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! • Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805 Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may damage Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing your vehicle.
  • Page 293 STARTING AND OPERATING 293 • Safety chains must always be used between your 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the (This requirement may limit the ability to always hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the chains achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a under the trailer tongue and allow enough slack for percentage of total trailer weight).
  • Page 294 294 STARTING AND OPERATING − When replacing tires, refer to “Tires–General Informa- − Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000 tion” for proper tire replacement procedures. Replac- lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000 ing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not lbs (907 kg).
  • Page 295: Towing Tips

    STARTING AND OPERATING 295 Towing Tips — Automatic Transmission WARNING! The “D” range can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the “3” range Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- should be selected. draulic brake lines.
  • Page 296: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    296 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips — Electronic Speed Control (If − Highway Driving Reduce speed. Equipped) − Don’t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. − Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily. − When using the speed control, if you experience speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until −...
  • Page 297: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flashers ....298 Jump Starting ......300 If Your Engine Overheats .
  • Page 298 298 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS Your vehicle’s hazard warning flasher is an emergency warning system. When you activate it, all front and rear directional signals will flash intermittently. Use it when your vehicle is disabled on or near the road. It warns other drivers to steer clear of you and your vehicle.
  • Page 299 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 299 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS CAUTION! In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- Driving with a hot cooling system could damage tion. your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H”, •...
  • Page 300 300 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP STARTING WARNING! If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery in another vehicle.
  • Page 301 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 301 1. Remove all metal jewelry such as watch bands or WARNING! bracelets which might make an unintended electrical contact. Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal 2.
  • Page 302 302 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! • You should not try to start your vehicle by pushing Any procedure other than above could result in: or towing. 1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out • Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the the battery vent;...
  • Page 303: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment – 6.1L ....306 Engine Oil Filter ..... . 315 Onboard Diagnostic System —...
  • Page 304 304 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Power Steering Fluid Check ....320 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion ......333 Body Lubrication .
  • Page 305 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 305 Front Turn Signal ..... 349 Fluid Capacities ......352 Front Fog Light .
  • Page 306: Engine Compartment - 6.1L

    306 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 6.1L...
  • Page 307: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 307 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors • Prolonged driving with the “Malfunction Indica- the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic tor Light”...
  • Page 308: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    308 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message temperature. It may be possible to have a message that After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can will not clear due to the test being disabled due to low determine if the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly outside temperatures.
  • Page 309 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 309 For states which have an I/M (Inspection and 2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the or start the engine. following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) 3.
  • Page 310: Replacement Parts

    310 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully REPLACEMENT PARTS illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start Use of genuine Mopar parts for normal/scheduled the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD system maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to in- is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.
  • Page 311: Maintenance Procedures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 311 could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance. WARNING! These items should be inspected if a malfunction is observed or suspected. You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which Engine Oil you have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
  • Page 312 312 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Fill engine oil one quart at a time. CAUTION! Operating the engine with the oil levels below the safe zone, or operating with oil levels that exceed the top of the safe zone may cause engine damage. Change Engine Oil Road conditions and your kind of driving affects the interval at which your oil should be changed.
  • Page 313 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 313 • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in- speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). tervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months whichever comes first.
  • Page 314 314 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Viscosity SAE 0W-40 engine oil is preferred for use within the operating temperatures shown in the engine oil viscosity chart. SAE 5W-40 engine oil is also allowed. The proper SAE viscosity grade of engine oil should be selected based on the following recommendation and be within the operating temperature shown in the engine oil vis- cosity chart.
  • Page 315: Engine Oil Filter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 315 Synthetic Engine Oils Engine Oil Filter You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- oil change. mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes Engine Oil Filter Selection are followed.
  • Page 316: Spark Plugs

    316 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE At the mileage indicated on the appropriate “Mainte- Engine Air Cleaner Filter nance Schedule,” all belts and tensioner should be Under normal driving conditions, replace the air filter at checked for condition. Improper belt tension can cause the intervals shown on “Maintenance Schedule A.”...
  • Page 317: Fuel Filter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 317 Fuel Filter CAUTION! A plugged fuel filter can cause stalling, limit the speed at which a vehicle can be driven or cause hard starting. Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
  • Page 318: Maintenance-Free Battery

    318 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in materials that can burn.
  • Page 319: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 319 include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance CAUTION! test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time. It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the WARNING! positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post.
  • Page 320: Power Steering Fluid Check

    320 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C System CAUTION! Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compres- sor Oil, or Refrigerants. Do not use Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) or other types of power steering fluids when servicing Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling the power steering system of this vehicle.
  • Page 321: Body Lubrication

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 321 Body Lubrication WARNING! Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, doors, trunk and hood hinges, should be Fluid level should be checked on a level surface with lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts, and to protect against rust and wear.
  • Page 322: Windshield Wiper Blades

    322 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Blades the “Washer Fluid Low” message will be displayed. Refer The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center” in Section 4 of should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth this manual.
  • Page 323: Exhaust System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 323 Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust WARNING! system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is Commercially available windshield washer solvents damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- are flammable.
  • Page 324: Cooling System

    324 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Coolant Checks Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 WARNING! months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition coolant.
  • Page 325 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 325 drain from the coolant recovery bottle. DO NOT RE- CAUTION! MOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT. Mixing of coolants other than specified HOAT en- gine coolants, may result in engine damage and may Cooling System —...
  • Page 326 326 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This solution.
  • Page 327 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 327 The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any Disposal of Used Engine Coolant accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your WARNING! local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community.
  • Page 328 328 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only • Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the be checked once a month.
  • Page 329: Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 329 • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the collapsed. condenser clean, also. Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou- •...
  • Page 330 330 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or WARNING! collapsed. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou- possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally present.
  • Page 331: Brake Fluid Level Check

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 331 should be replaced immediately! Eventual deterioration Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing of the hose can take place resulting in a possibility of a the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to the top of the burst failure.
  • Page 332: Fuel System Hoses

    332 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in Do not allow a petroleum base fluid to contaminate spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the the brake fluid, Seal damage may result. brake fluid catching fire.
  • Page 333: Automatic Transmission

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 333 Automatic Transmission Front And Rear Wheel Bearings Front and rear wheel bearings are permanently sealed. Fluid Level Check No regular maintenance is required for these compo- Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks are not nents. required. For this reason the dipstick is omitted. Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion If you notice fluid loss or gear shift malfunction, have your authorized dealer check the transmission fluid level.
  • Page 334 334 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use Mopar Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains, The most common causes are: and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to • Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation. scratch the paint. • Stone and gravel impact. •...
  • Page 335 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 335 • If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider Special Care mud or stone shields behind each wheel. • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive • Use Mopar Touch Up Paint on scratches or chips as near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once soon as possible.
  • Page 336 336 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE YES Essentials Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Interior Care Use Mopar Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Equipped YES Essentials seats may be cleaned in the following carpeting. manner: Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp •...
  • Page 337 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 337 do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter- When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the gents, or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner upholstery.
  • Page 338: Fuse Panel

    338 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE If the belts need cleaning, use Mopar Total Clean, a mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly.
  • Page 339 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 339 Cav- Cartridge Cav- Cartridge Mini Fuse Description Mini Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Htd Mirror (EBL) 10 Amp Final Drive Control Module (FDCM), Heater Ventilation, Air 20 Amp Rr Pwr Out (B+) Conditioning (HVAC), Yellow Switch Bank, Transfer 10 Amp Rr HVAC (R/O)
  • Page 340 340 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cav- Cartridge Cav- Cartridge Mini Fuse Description Mini Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Cigar Ltr (R/A) Spare Yellow (Acc De- lay) 10 Amp Tire Pressure Trans- ducers (R/O) 15 Amp Rear Wiper (B+) Blue 10 Amp Steering Control Mod- ule (SCM), Diag.
  • Page 341: Underhood Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 341 Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) Cav- Cartridge Mini Fuse Description Fuse 40 Amp HID Headlamps Green 50 Amp PTC Heater 2 (Diesel Green Only) 30 Amp Power Outlets Pink 50 Amp PTC Heater 3 (Diesel Only) 30 Amp Cig Lighter, Trail Tow Pink...
  • Page 342 342 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cav- Cartridge Cav- Cartridge Mini Fuse Description Mini Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 40 Amp HVAC Blower 40 Amp JB Power Green Green 30 Amp Rear Wiper, Ign R/O — Spare Pink 20 Amp Fuel Pump 40 Amp Rear Window De- Yellow Green...
  • Page 343 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 343 Cav- Cartridge Cav- Cartridge Mini Fuse Description Mini Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 20 Amp HD Washer (If — Spare Yellow Equipped) 20 Amp Ignition Switch 30 Amp ABS Valves Yellow Green 20 Amp HID Left 20 Amp PCM Batt (Gasoline Yellow Yellow...
  • Page 344: Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module)

    344 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module) Cav- Cartridge Mini Fuse Description Fuse 10 Amp Trailer-Tow Park Lamps 10 Amp Rt Park Lamps 20 Amp Front Control Module Yellow (FCM) Batt #4 20 Amp Front Control Module Yellow (FCM) Batt #2 20 Amp Adjustable Pedal...
  • Page 345: Vehicle Storage

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 345 Cav- Cartridge Cav- Cartridge Mini Fuse Description Mini Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Front Control Module 10 Amp Occupant Restraint Yellow (FCM) Batt #1 Controller (ORC) R/S 20 Amp Lt Trailer-Tow Stop/ 10 Amp Occupant Restraint Yellow Turn Controller (ORC) R/O...
  • Page 346: Replacement Bulbs

    346 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of Exterior Lights Bulb Type service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the Backup Lights ......3157K air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes Front Fog Lights .
  • Page 347: Bulb Replacement

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 347 NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- BULB REPLACEMENT charge Headlights (HID), when the headlights are turned High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) — If on, there is a blue hue to the lights. This diminishes and Equipped becomes more white after approximately 10 seconds, as The headlights are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
  • Page 348 348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Turn the low or high beam bulb 1/4 turn counter 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the clockwise to remove from housing. bulb. CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
  • Page 349: Front Turn Signal

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 349 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the Front Turn Signal bulb. 1. Open the hood. CAUTION! 2. Turn the turn signal bulb 1/4 turn counter clockwise to remove from housing. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
  • Page 350: Front Fog Light

    350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front Fog Light Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Back-Up Lights 1. Reach behind the front fascia from under the vehicle. 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Turn the front fog light bulb 1/4 turn counter clock- 2.
  • Page 351: Center High Mounted Stop Light (Chmsl)

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351 3. Squeeze the socket assembly tabs to remove it from the Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) housing. 1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL. 4. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 2.
  • Page 352: Fluid Capacities

    352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 21 Gallons 79 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 6.1 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40, API Certified) 7 Qts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 6.1 Liter Engine (Mopar Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 14.8 Qts 14 Liters * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
  • Page 353: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 353 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 Or- ganic Additive Technology) Engine Oil (6.1L Engine) For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SM or SM/CF, and meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-10725.
  • Page 354: Chassis

    354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Transfer Case Mopar NV146 Transfer Case Fluid or equivalent. Usage of other fluid/ lubricants is NOT recommended. Axle Differential (Front-Rear) Mopar Synthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-140 (API-GL5) or equivalent.
  • Page 355 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emission Control System Maintenance ..356 Schedule “B” ......359 Maintenance Schedules .
  • Page 356: Emission Control System Maintenance

    356 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold There are two maintenance schedules that show the type must be done at the times or mileages specified to required service for your vehicle. assure the continued proper functioning of the emission First is Schedule B .
  • Page 357 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 357 NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions CAUTION! listed for Schedule “B.” Failure to perform the required maintenance items NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you, change your may result in damage to the vehicle. engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first, and follow the maintenance rec- ommendations in “Maintenance Schedule B.”...
  • Page 358 358 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 exhaust system. • Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals •...
  • Page 359: Schedule "B" 359

    SCHEDULE “B” 359 • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high Schedule “B” Follow this schedule if you usually operate your vehicle speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C) under one or more of the following conditions. •...
  • Page 360 360 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000 (Kilometers) (5 000) (10 000) (15 000) (20 000) (25 000) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if nec- essary.
  • Page 361 SCHEDULE “B” 361 Miles 18,000 21,000 24,000 27,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (30 000) (35 000) (40 000) (45 000) (50 000) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if nec- essary.
  • Page 362 362 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 33,000 36,000 39,000 42,000 45,000 (Kilometers) (55 000) (60 000) (65 000) (70 000) (75 000) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if nec- essary.
  • Page 363 SCHEDULE “B” 363 Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000 (Kilometers) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) (95 000) (100 000) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if nec- essary.
  • Page 364 364 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000 75,000 (Kilometers) (105 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000) (125 000) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if nec- essary.
  • Page 365 SCHEDULE “B” 365 Miles 78,000 81,000 84,000 87,000 90,000 (Kilometers) (130 000) (135 000) (140 000) (145 000) (150 000) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if nec- essary.
  • Page 366 366 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000 (Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if nec- essary.
  • Page 367 SCHEDULE “B” 367 Miles 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 3 months. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if nec- essary.
  • Page 368 368 SCHEDULE “B” Miles 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000) Drain and refill the automatic transmission fluid, and replace filter. Drain and refill the transfer case fluid. Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze at 120 months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (170 000 km).
  • Page 369: Schedule "A" 369

    SCHEDULE “A” 369 Schedule “A” Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 (Kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000) (50 000) [Months] [12] [18] [24] [30] Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary.
  • Page 370 370 SCHEDULE “A” Miles 36,000 42,000 48,000 54, 000 (Kilometers) (60 000) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) [Months] [36] [42] [48] [54] Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the brake linings.
  • Page 371 SCHEDULE “A” 371 Miles 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000 (Kilometers) (100 000) (110 000) (120 000) (130 000) [Months] [60] [66] [72] [78] Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if nec- essary.
  • Page 372 372 SCHEDULE “A” Miles 84,000 90,000 96,000 102, 000 (Kilometers) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (170 000) [Months] [84] [90] [96] [102] Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if nec- essary.
  • Page 373 SCHEDULE “A” 373 Miles 108,000 114,000 120,000 (Kilometers) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000) [Months] [108] [114] [120] Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary. Inspect the PCV Valve, replace if necessary. Inspect the drive belt, replace if necessary.* Inspect the brake linings.
  • Page 374 374 SCHEDULE “A” WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the proper equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
  • Page 375: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Reporting Safety Defects ....379 Vehicle ......376 In Canada .
  • Page 376: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    Warranty service must be done by an authorized or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommend service advisor know. that you take your vehicle to your selling dealer. They know you and your vehicle best, and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service.
  • Page 377 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 377 • Vehicle identification number technicians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely • Vehicle delivery date and mileage manner. DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s P.O.
  • Page 378 378 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na- tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922. Impaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the The manufacturer will not stand behind any service manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract.
  • Page 379: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 379 MOPAR PARTS WARNING! Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep your Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain 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 380: In Canada

    380 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 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– To order the following manuals, you may use either the 9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: website or the phone numbers listed below.
  • Page 381 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 381 • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals. Call Toll Free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) Filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations, these practical manuals make it easy for students and • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) technicians to find and fix problems on computer- controlled vehicle systems and features.
  • Page 382: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades

    382 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab- characteristics and climate. lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis- Traction Grades tration.
  • Page 383: Temperature Grades

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 383 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 385 INDEX...
  • Page 386 386 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ... . 175,254 Antenna, Satellite Radio ....222 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .
  • Page 387 INDEX 387 Battery ....... 318 Bulb Replacement ..... 346,347 Emergency Starting .
  • Page 388 388 INDEX Cellular Phone ......77 Console, Overhead ..... . . 147 Center High Mounted Stop Light .
  • Page 389 INDEX 389 Daytime Running Lights ....123 Electronic Brake Control System ... . . 134 Dealer Service .
  • Page 390 390 INDEX Air Cleaner Filter ..... . 316 Entry System, Illuminated ....19 Break-In Recommendations .
  • Page 391 INDEX 391 Fluid Capacities ......352 Filter ....... 317 Fluid Leaks .
  • Page 392 392 INDEX Fuel ....... . 181 Heated Seats ......107,109 Speedometer .
  • Page 393 INDEX 393 Instrument Panel and Controls ....172 Lap/Shoulder Belts ..... . . 36 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning .
  • Page 394 394 INDEX Cargo ......162 Low Fuel ......181 Center Mounted Stop .
  • Page 395 INDEX 395 Voltage ......181 Maintenance Schedules ....356 Load Floor, Cargo .
  • Page 396 396 INDEX MP3 Player ......212 Materials Added to ..... 315 MTBE/ETBE .
  • Page 397 INDEX 397 Pets ........65 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ....44 Pets, Transporting .
  • Page 398 398 INDEX Rear Seat, Folding ..... . . 111 Restraints, Occupant ..... . 34 Rear Window Defroster .
  • Page 399 INDEX 399 Child Restraint ..... . . 56,63 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ... . . 18,176 Extender .
  • Page 400 400 INDEX Sound Systems (Radio) ....212 Storage, Vehicle ..... . 237,345 Spark Plugs .
  • Page 401 INDEX 401 Tire Markings ......259 Tread Wear Indicators ....272 Tire Safety Information .
  • Page 402 402 INDEX Automatic ......247,333 Unleaded Gasoline ..... . . 278 Range Indicator .
  • Page 403 INDEX 403 Washers, Windshield ....126,322 Windshield Defroster ....68,234 Washing Vehicle .
  • Page 404 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ROLLOVER WARNING HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)Fob with Integrated Key (FOBIK)Ignition Key RemovalKey-In-Ignition ReminderSENTRY KEY Replacement KeysCustomer Key (Fob) ProgrammingGeneral InformationSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED To Set the AlarmTo Disarm the SystemILLUMINATED ENTRY REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY To Unlock the DoorsTo Lock the DoorsTo Release the Liftgate Flipper GlassUsing The Panic AlarmProgramming Additional TransmittersTransmitter Battery ServiceGeneral Information REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED DOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door LocksChild Protection Door LockWINDOWS Power WindowsWind BuffetingLIFTGATE Liftgate Flipper GlassOCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsLap/Shoulder Belt Operating InstructionsAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageAutomatic Locking Mode - If EquippedEnergy Management FeatureSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)Seat Belts and Pregnant WomenSeat Belt ExtenderDriver And...

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