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Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or optional name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....8 Rollover Warning .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group will improve with experience. When driving off-road or LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics.
Page 7: Rollover Warning
INTRODUCTION 5 NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. control.
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts pro- HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL vided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing contains the information you desire.
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Page 10: Warnings And Cautions
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
Page 11: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 13: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....14 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ..20 Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) .
Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using The Panic Alarm ....26 Windows ......42 Programming Additional Transmitters .
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Energy Management Feature ... . . 60 Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....80 Seat Belt Pretensioners .
Page 16: A Word About Your Keys
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition switch.
Page 17: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
Page 18: Removing Key Fob From Ignition
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Removing Key Fob From Ignition at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 19 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if CAUTION! (Continued) equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up • Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either: to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the •...
Page 20: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds WARNING! (Continued) when the Key Fob is placed in the OFF or ACC ignition • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and position.
Page 21: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The CAUTION! system will shut the engine off in two seconds if an invalid Key Fob is used to start the engine. The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat- ible with some after-market remote starting systems.
Page 22: Customer Key Programming
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Customer Key Programming CAUTION! Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be • Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and performed at an authorized dealer. lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- General Information tended.
Page 23: Rearming The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 audio and visual signals, the horn will sound, the head- To Arm The System lights will turn on, park lamps and/or turn signals will Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm: flash repeatedly for three minutes.
Page 24: To Disarm The System
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF exterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further informa- position. tion). • For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, •...
Page 25: Tamper Alert
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior Tamper Alert power door lock switches will not unlock the doors. If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three times and the The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your exterior lights blink three times when you unlock the vehicle;...
Page 26: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: NOTE: Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- the ignition switch disables the system from responding tesy lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in to any button presses from that RKE transmitter.
Page 27: To Unlock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 To Unlock The Doors Flash Lamps With Lock Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE This feature will cause the turn signal lamps to flash transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice to when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE unlock all doors.
Page 28: To Lock The Doors
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Doors Using The Panic Alarm Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lamps will flash and the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Page 29: Transmitter Battery Replacement
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Transmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board.
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.
Page 31: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal halves together. distance, check for these two conditions: General Information 1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and life of the battery is a minimum of three years.
Page 32: How To Use Remote Start
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • System not disabled from previous remote start event How To Use Remote Start All of the following conditions must be met before the • Vehicle theft alarm not active engine will remote start: •...
Page 33: To Enter Remote Start Mode
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle To Enter Remote Start Mode Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped Press and release the REMOTE START button The following messages will display in the EVIC if the on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- onds.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The engine can be started two consecutive times with To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition must be Before the end of 15 minute cycle, press and release the cycled by pushing the START/STOP button twice (or UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN...
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 • For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter- Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped N-Go feature, the message “Remote Start Active — When remote start is activated, the heated steering Insert Key and Turn to Run”...
Page 36: Door Locks
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks The power door locks can be manually locked from inside the vehicle by using the door lock knob. To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door trim panel downward.
Page 37: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Power Door Locks WARNING! The power door lock switch is located on each front door • For personal security and safety in the event of an panel. Press the switch to lock or unlock the doors. accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
Page 38: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you press the door lock switch while the Key Fob is in Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped the ignition switch and the driver’s door is open, the If Auto Unlock is enabled, this feature will unlock all the doors will not lock.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. Child-Protection Door Lock Function Child-Protection Door Lock Location WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
Page 40: Keyless Enter-N-Go
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If a Passive Entry door handle has not been used for NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the approximately 72 hours, the Passive Entry feature for window and open the door with the outside door handle.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 To Unlock From The Passenger Side: With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automati- cally.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”.
Page 44: Windows
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Power Windows The power window controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front passenger door/rear doors which operates the front passenger/rear passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN or ACCESSORY position.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Auto-Down To stop the window from going all the way up during the Both the driver and front passenger window switches Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly. have an “Auto-Down” feature. Press the window switch To close the window part way, lift the window switch to past the first detent, release, and the window will go the first detent and release when you want the window to...
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Resetting The Auto Up Feature Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto Up: 1. Pull the window switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed.
Page 47: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
Page 48: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Liftgate — If Equipped When the LIFTGATE button on the RKE transmitter is The power liftgate may be opened by pulling pressed two times, the turn signals will flash twice to up on the liftgate handle or by pressing the signal that the liftgate is opening or closing (if Flash LIFTGATE button on the Remote Keyless Entry...
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 button to operate. If the liftgate is not fully open, press WARNING! the Liftgate button on the Key Fob to fully open the liftgate, and then press it again to close. During power operation, personal injury or cargo damage may occur.
Page 50: Occupant Restraints
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions WARNING! (Continued) within the same cycle, the system will automatically • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, stop and the liftgate must be opened or closed manu- make sure that all windows are closed, and the ally.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located way out and then adjusting the belt to the desired on top of the front seats (integrated into the head length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in restraint) a seat —...
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow risk of harm from a deploying air bag: children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your WARNING! (Continued) vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment between you and the door.
Page 54: Lap/Shoulder Belts
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even WARNING! on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat and cause an accident that includes you.
Page 55: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. WARNING! (Continued) Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt outside of a vehicle.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. bit on the shoulder belt.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.
Page 59: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure from your neck. Press the release button to release the Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position shoulder belt.
Page 60: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE you will prefer a higher position. When you release the Driver Center Passenger anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that First Row it is locked in position. Second Row NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is Third Row...
Page 61: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will Equipped hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- now in the Automatic Locking Mode.
Page 62: Energy Management Feature
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Energy Management Feature Seat Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy The seat belts for both front seating positions are Management feature in the front seating positions to help equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on remove slack from the seat belt in the event of an...
Page 63: Supplemental Active Head Restraints (Ahr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- impact requires deployment, both the driver and front nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily passenger seat AHRs will be deployed.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may not deploy in the event of a front or side impact. However if during a front impact, a secondary rear impact occurs, the AHR may deploy based on the sever- ity and type of the impact.
Page 65: Resetting Active Head Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock 1 —...
Page 67: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert ) BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger BeltAlert ) to fasten their seat belts. The feature is active whenever the ignition is on.
Page 68: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph Seat Belts And Pregnant Women (8 km/h), BeltAlert will provide both audio and visual We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts notification.
Page 69: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in an accident. Only use when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat- design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
Page 71: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Instrument Panel Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • Knee Impact Bolster driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides • Driver Advanced Front Air Bag output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), •...
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may • No objects should be placed over or near the air provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant bag on the instrument panel, because any such during a side impact.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, WARNING! (Continued) but they will open during air bag deployment. • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects •...
Page 75: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi- Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in proved protection for the driver and front passenger.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are Light in the instrument panel for approxi- not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should mately four to eight seconds for a self-check have deployed.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The WARNING! steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- the air bags inflate to their full size.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be SABIC.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 • Unlock the doors automatically. Front And Side Impact Sensors In front and side impacts, front and side impact sensors If A Deployment Occurs can aid the ORC in determining the appropriate response The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate to certain impact events.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a WARNING! few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately. Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, •...
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or • Modifications to any part of the air bag system may not function properly if modifications are could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 82: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine You will want to have the air bags ready to related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint inflate for your protection in a collision. The Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
Page 83: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, were buckled/fastened; such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have access to the •...
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE seat Owner’s Manual to ensure you have the right seat facing child safety seat. Two types of child restraints can for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and convertible child.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child WARNING! restraint: • Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety air bag unless the air bag is turned off.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then, NOTE: For additional information, refer to pull the shoulder belt until it is fully extended from the www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana- retractor.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or All children whose weight or height is above the forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a slouching can move the belt out of position. belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts •...
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat webbing-mounted lower attachments and child seats belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for with fixed lower attachments. The rear seat lower an- connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail- chors can be are just visible when you lean into the rear able for some time.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that were provided with the child restraint system.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In addition, there are top tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with gap panel. They are not visible until you fold the gap separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or panel down.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE a Child Restraint System (CRS). These types of seat belts Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR: are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight 1. To install a child restraint with ALR, first, pull enough around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it a locking clip.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 In the rear center seat, you may have trouble tightening the upward position. To access the center seat arm rest the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the tether first lower the arm rest. The tether is located buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening behind the armrest and hooked onto the plastic seat on the restraint.
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Pull down on the tether to unhook it from the plastic seat For center seating position route the tether strap over the backing, then raise the armrest and attach the tether hook seatback and headrest then attach the hook to the tether to the strap located on the front of the arm rest.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located on Seatback) To Access Top Tether Strap...
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly be- hind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
Page 97: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 behind the gap panel. Please note the top tether anchor- While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the ages are not visible until you fold the gap panel down. limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Do not use the cargo tie down hooks located on the Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- floor behind the seats.
Page 98: Safety Tips
96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE should be considered a normal part of the break-in and WARNING! (Continued) not interpreted as an indication of difficulty. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat SAFETY TIPS belts.
Page 99: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, out of the area.
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light Floor Mat Safety Information The light should come on and remain on for four to eight Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first vehicle.
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never place or install floor mats or other floor • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly driver footwell while the vehicle is moving.
Page 102: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 103: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......107 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) —...
Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phone Call Features ....130 Power Lumbar — If Equipped ... 160 Uconnect™...
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ..176 Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ..185 Setting Memory Positions And Linking Headlight Delay ..... 185 Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Parking Lights And Panel Lights .
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE High/Low Beam Switch ....191 To Set A Desired Speed ....200 Windshield Wipers And Washers .
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Parksense System Usage Precautions ..209 Programming A Non-Rolling Code ..220 Parkview Rear Back Up Camera — If Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ..221 Equipped .
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunshade Operation ....227 Cargo Area Features ....237 Wind Buffeting .
Page 109: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Page 110: Outside Mirrors
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE in the button will illuminate to indicate when the dim- CAUTION! ming feature is activated. The mirror is twisted on the windshield button counterclockwise and requires no To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never tools for mounting.
Page 111: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Outside Mirrors Folding Feature WARNING! All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side three detent positions: full forward, full rearward and convex mirror will look smaller and farther away normal.
Page 112: Outside Power Mirrors
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Power Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s side door trim panel. The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a mirror, press the mirror select button for the mirror that you want to adjust.
Page 113: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Heated Mirrors — If Equipped vehicle is shifted into REVERSE. Outside mirrors will These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This then return to the original position when the vehicle is feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear shifted out of REVERSE position.
Page 114: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped To access an illuminated vanity mirror, flip down one of This feature has a pull out extension on the sun visor for the visors. increased coverage.
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane on both sides of the vehicle (11 ft or 3.35 m). The zone starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap- proximately 20 ft (6 m) to the rear of the vehicle. The BSM system monitors the detection zones on both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle speed has reached approxi- mately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the...
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire...
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle. BSM Warning Light The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (Side, Rear, Front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary.
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative of less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
Page 120: Rear Cross Path
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are WARNING! traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones.
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including radio muting.
Page 122: Modes Of Operation
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Modes Of Operation turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an Three selectable modes of operation are available in the alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Page 123: Uconnect™ Phone - If Equipped
Each time the vehicle websites: is started the previously stored mode will be recalled and • www.chrysler.com/uconnect used. • www.dodge.com/uconnect Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED • www.jeep.com/uconnect Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. Uconnect™ Phone al- •...
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect™ features Bluetooth technology - the global Uconnect™ Phone Button standard that enables different electronic devices to con- The radio or steering wheel controls (if nect to each other without wires or a docking station, so equipped) will contain the two control buttons Uconnect™...
Page 125: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • For certain operations, compound commands can be The Uconnect™ Phone is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the Uconnect™ Phone used. For example, instead of saying “Setup” and then can be adjusted either from the radio volume control “Pair a Device”, the following compound command knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right...
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Help Command To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to ence your mobile phone Owner’s Manual. The know your options at any prompt, say “Help” following Uconnect™...
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to Dial By Saying A Number give the Uconnect™ Phone a name for your mobile • Press the button to begin. phone. Each mobile phone that is paired should be •...
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will prompt you to say the name of the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say person you want to call. “Phonebook New Entry”. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins The Uconnect™ Phone will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to as soon as the Bluetooth wireless phone connection is four associated phone numbers and designations.
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, deleted on the Uconnect™ Phone. These can only be mobile, or other) that you wish to edit. edited on the mobile phone.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • Press the • Note that only the phonebook entry in the current button to begin. language is deleted. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be “Phonebook Delete”.
Page 132: Phone Call Features
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be • The selected number will be dialed. deleted or edited. Phone Call Features List All Names In The Uconnect™ Phonebook The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect™...
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Currently In Progress Between Calls” in this section. To combine two calls, refer If a call is currently in progress and you have another to “Conference Call”...
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Conference Call Call Termination When two calls are in progress (one active and one on To end a call in progress, momentarily press the hold), press and hold the button until you hear a button.
Page 135: Uconnect™ Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Call Continuation Uconnect™ Phone Features Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the Language Selection Uconnect™ Phone after the vehicle ignition key has been To change the language that the Uconnect™ Phone is switched to OFF.
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Emergency Assistance Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is not be applicable with the available mobile service and reachable: area. •...
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Towing Assistance Paging If you need towing assistance: To learn how to page, refer to “Working with Automated Systems”. Paging works properly except for pagers of • Press the button to begin. certain companies, which time out a little too soon to •...
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone that The Uconnect™ Phone will then send the corresponding normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the tones over the phone.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect™ keypad and still use the Uconnect™...
Page 140: Advanced Phone Connectivity
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) from your Uconnect™ Phone paired mobile phone to the When you mute the Uconnect™ Phone, you will still be Uconnect™ Phone or vice versa, press the button able to hear the conversation coming from the other and say “Transfer Call”.
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 • When prompted, say “List Phones”. • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the • The Uconnect™ Phone will play the phone names of Uconnect™...
Page 142: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ You can either press the Uconnect™ Phone button to Phone restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect™ Phone. For Uconnect™...
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 • fully closed windows, Voice Command • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to • dry weather condition. provide at least ⁄ in (1 cm) gap between the overhead • Even though the system is designed for users speaking console (if equipped) and the mirror.
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must • fully closed windows, be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”. • dry weather conditions, and • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). •...
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Send Messages: Uconnect™ Phone can read or send new messages on You can send messages using Uconnect™ Phone. To send your phone. a new message: • Press the Read Messages: button. If you receive a new text message while your phone is •...
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE List of Preset Messages: 11. See You in 15 minutes 1. Yes 12. I am on my way 2. No 13. I’ll be late 3. Where are you? 14. Are you there yet? 4.
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF Bluetooth Communication Link Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the the system from announcing the new incoming mes- Uconnect™...
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Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 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 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
Page 153: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 General Information NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com- following conditions: mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a...
Page 154: Commands
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists The system will best recognize your speech if the win- options, press the Voice Command button, listen dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is for the beep, and say your command.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the Radio AM volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In system is speaking.
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Disc To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 • “Switch to system setup” − “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Change to setup” − “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) • “Main menu setup” or —...
Page 158: Voice Training
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training WARNING! For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect™ Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. outside of a vehicle.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.
Page 160: Passenger's Power Seat - If Equipped
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reclining The Seatback WARNING! (Continued) The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the backward. Push the seatback switch forward or rear- shoulder belt is no longer resting against your ward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward WARNING! The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 162: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
Page 163: Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under Adjustment the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Some models may be equipped with a manual front Release the bar once you have reached the desired passenger seat.
Page 164: Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment - Recline
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — WARNING! Recline To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 165: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt — If Equipped” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your within two to five minutes. Vehicle”...
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Press the switch once to select HIGH-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements OFF. NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes.
Page 168: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ventilated Seats — If Equipped OFF. When HIGH speed is selected both lights on the On some models, both the driver and passenger seats are switch will be illuminated. When LOW speed is selected ventilated.
Page 169: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Head Restraints Active Head Restraints — Front Seats Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable compo- by restricting head movement in the event of a rear- nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily impact.
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the downward on the head restraint.
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players.
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift WARNING! (Continued) upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they ward on the head restraint to lower it. are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo.
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Press the power folding switch located WARNING! on the instrument panel to fold the head restraints. Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a collision.
Page 174: 60/40 Split Rear Seat
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 60/40 Split Rear Seat Fold-Flat The second row seats can be folded flat to carry cargo. Pull upward on the release lever located on the outboard side of the seat. Fold-Flat Second Row Seat Easy Access For Third Row Either side of the rear seat can be tumbled forward to allow passengers to easily access the third row seats.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Release Lever Tumble Strap 2. Tumble the seat forward using the pull strap located behind the seatback.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not drive the vehicle with the second row seats in the tumbled position. The second row seats are only intended to be tumbled for entry and exit to the third row seat. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.
Page 177: Folding Third Row
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Folding Third Row Both third row seats can be folded forward to increase the cargo area. To lower either seat pull on the release handle located on back of the seat and lower the seat using the pull strap located next to the release handle.
Page 178: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
Page 179: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory to 12 AM and 12 FM stations can be set). NOTE: Each time the S (SET) button and a numbered 6.
Page 180: Memory Position Recall
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ To recall the memory setting for driver two, press Customer-Programmable Features” in “Understanding MEMORY button number 2 on the driver’s door, or the Your Instrument Panel” for further information. UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 2.
Page 181: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 3. Press and release the memory S (SET) button located Easy Entry/Exit Seat on the driver’s door. This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the 4.
Page 182: To Open And Close The Hood
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE driving position when the key is placed into the TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ignition, and turned out of the LOCK position toward To open the hood, two latches must be released. the ACC/ON position.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 2. Reach under the hood from outside the vehicle, move CAUTION! the safety latch to the left and lift the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
Page 184: Lights
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is Headlight Switch on the parking lights, taillights, license plate The headlight switch is located on the left side of the light and instrument panel lights are also instrument panel, next to the steering wheel.
Page 185: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Headlights On Automatically With Wipers CAUTION! If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights, it also has this customer-programmable feature. When Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, your headlights are in the automatic mode and the steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the engine is running, they will automatically turn on when lenses.
Page 186: Smartbeam™ - If Equipped
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: When your headlights come on during the To Activate daytime, the instrument panel lights will automatically 1. Enable the Automatic High Beams. Refer to “Elec- dim to the lower nighttime intensity. Refer to “Lights” in tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer- this section for further information.
Page 187: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 2. Push back on the multifunction lever once again to Once the turn signal is no longer active, the DRL lamp reactivate the system. will illuminate. The headlight switch must be used for normal nighttime driving.
Page 188: Parking Lights And Panel Lights
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Parking Lights And Panel Lights To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. To turn off the parking lights, rotate the headlight switch back to the O (Off) position. Fog Lights —...
Page 189: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 turn off when the switch is pushed a second time, when supplement the brightness of the odometer, trip odom- the headlight switch is rotated to the off position, or the eter, radio and overhead console by rotating the control high beam is selected.
Page 190: Lights-On Reminder
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lights-On Reminder Front Map/Reading Lights If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on The front map/reading lights are mounted in the over- after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when head console.
Page 191: Ambient Light
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either Ambient Light side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light time visibility.
Page 192: Multifunction Lever
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows steering column. on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 193: High/Low Beam Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel to switch the headlights to high beam. Pulling the multifunction back toward the steering wheel will turn the low beams back on, or shut the high beams off. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
Page 194: Windshield Wiper Operation
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper the windshield wiper blades from returning to the operation.
Page 195: Windshield Washer Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected. Intermittent Wiper Operation NOTE: If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled.
Page 196: Mist
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer WARNING! pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be used in order to Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield spray the windshield with washer fluid.
Page 197: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 • The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped This feature senses moisture on the windshield and when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind- automatically activates the wipers for the driver.
Page 198: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering is greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside tem- wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the perature is greater than 32°F (0°C).
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 steering column lever is located below the multifunction NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory lever on the steering column. Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the memory switch on the driver’s door trim panel to return the tilt/telescopic steering column to pre-programmed positions.
Page 200: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps steering wheel to operate. warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start wheel has only one temperature setting.
Page 201: Electronic Speed Control
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cush- ion. This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 20 mph (32 km/h).
Page 202: To Activate
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic To Set A Desired Speed Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle vehicle set speed. has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button and release.
Page 203: To Resume Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 To Resume Speed decrease until the button is released. Release the button To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed button and release.
Page 204: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed EQUIPPED Control. The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual and audible indications of the distance between the rear WARNING! fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g.
Page 205: Parksense Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 ParkSense Sensors The ParkSense Warning Display is located in the Instru- The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ ment cluster’s EVIC display. It provides both visual and bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is audible warnings to indicate the distance between the within the sensors’...
Page 206: Parksense Display
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status. Park Assist System OFF The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC Park Assist System ON display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will...
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Slow Tone Fast Tone...
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone...
Page 209: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 210: Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist System
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- detected a faulted condition, the EVIC will display the derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” or the “SERVICE tion. When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the PARK ASSIST SYSTEM”...
Page 211: Parksense System Usage Precautions
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 • ParkSense , when on, will MUTE the radio when it is ParkSense System Usage Precautions sounding a tone. NOTE: • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, • Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense system operat- not to scratch or damage them.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, ParkSense WARNING! should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowered • Drivers must be careful when backing up even or open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE. A lowered tailgate could provide a false indication that when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sys- an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
Page 213: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF WARNING! (Continued) EQUIPPED • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear System, it is strongly recommended that the ball Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever...
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width that will help indicate the distance to the rear of the of the vehicle while a dashed center-line will indicate the vehicle. The following table shows the approximate center of the vehicle to assist with aligning to a hitch/ distances for each zone: receiver.
Page 215: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be Drivers must be careful when backing up even when driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
Page 216: Turning Parkview On Or Off - Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting the “enable rear camera in reverse” soft-key. 5. Press the “save” soft-key. Turning ParkView On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio 1. Press the “menu” hard-key. 2.
Page 217: Sunglass Bin Door
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 Sunglass Bin Door At the front of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- ment access is a “push/push” design. Push the chrome pad on the door to open.
Page 218: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
Page 219: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink system.
Page 220: Programming A Rolling Code
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next button you want to program and the hand-held transmit- step after the LEARN button has been pressed. ter button.
Page 222: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi- the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not cator light. The Homelink indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after Homelink has received the fre- release the button.
Page 223: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to follow these steps: time-out in the same manner.
Page 224: Using Homelink
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Watch for the HomeLink indicator to change flash Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases.
Page 225: Security
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Security Troubleshooting Tips It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here in your vehicle. are some of the most common solutions: •...
Page 226: General Information
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: while you are programming the universal trans- ceiver.
Page 227: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in visors on the overhead console. the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 228: Opening Sunroof - Express
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express second and the sunroof will open automatically from any Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop position.
Page 229: Venting Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) is in certain pressed. open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with Venting Sunroof —...
Page 230: Sunroof Fully Closed
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power sunroof the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position, while switch will remain active for up to approximately ten the outlets labeled with a “battery” are connected directly minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK to the battery and powered at all times.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Im- In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power proper use of the power outlet can cause damage not outlet located in the storage area of the center console. covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo area. Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 — M7 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel Rear Power Outlet 2 — M6 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Front Console 3 —...
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 234: Power Inverter - If Equipped
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electron- ics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 The power inverter is designed with built-in overload NOTE: When the power inverter switch is pressed, protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, there will be a delay of approximately one second before the power inverter will automatically shut down.
Page 236: Cupholders
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest. located in the center console. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholder Location...
Page 237: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 STORAGE Door Storage Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy Glove Compartment access. The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Door Panel Storage Glove Compartment To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove box door.
Page 238: Center Console
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Center Console The center console contains both an upper and a lower storage area. Storage Compartment Latches Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the lower storage compartment. Storage Compartment To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on the small latch located on the lid.
Page 239: Cargo Area Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 bulbs and is powered by rechargeable lithium batteries that recharge when snapped back into place. Press in on the flashlight to release it. Lower Storage Compartment CARGO AREA FEATURES Rechargeable Flashlight The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the left side of Press And Release the cargo area.
Page 240: Cargo Storage
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, Cargo Storage twice for low, and a third time to return to off. There is a removable storage bin located on the left side of the rear cargo area.
Page 241: Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 3. The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in WARNING! place. • To help protect against personal injury, passengers WARNING! should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit cause injury.
Page 242: Rear Window Features
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES WARNING! (Continued) Rear Window Wiper/Washer • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits described on the label attached to the left door or The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch left door center pillar.
Page 243: Rear Window Defroster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned first detent for intermittent operation and to the OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” second detent for continuous rear wiper operation.
Page 244: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly the heating elements: •...
Page 245: Deploying The Crossbars
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 Deploying the Crossbars Starting with one crossbar, completely loosen the thumb screws at both ends of the crossbar. 1 — Side Rail 2 — Crossbar The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle.
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Remove the crossbar from the stowed position by sliding CAUTION! the crossbar towards the center of the roof. Repeat with crossbar on the opposite side. Be careful when handling the crossbars to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 Bending Pivot Positioning Crossbars Position the crossbars across the roof making sure the letters on the crossbars align with the matching letters on the side rail.
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Slide the cross bar into to the deploy position by moving Deploy and tighten the second crossbar to complete the it towards the matching letter in the side rail. Be sure the deployment of the crossbars. crossbar is fully deployed with the crossbar pushed as far into the slot as possible.
Page 249: Stowing The Crossbars
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 Stowing the Crossbars Starting with one crossbar, completely loosen the thumb screws at both ends. Slide the crossbar away from the matching letter to remove it from the deployed position. Repeat with the other crossbar. CAUTION! Be careful when handling the crossbars to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Then, position the crossbar along the correct side rail. Make sure the letters on the crossbar align with the matching letters on the side rail. Crossbar to Side Rail Once the driver’s side crossbar is in place, tighten the thumb screws completely.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 Tightening Crossbar Stowed Crossbars Repeat the procedure to stow the second crossbar on the NOTE: • To help control wind noise, stow the crossbars in the opposite side. side rails when they are not in use. •...
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Load should always be secured to cross bars first, • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO with tie down loops used as additional securing NOT carry any loads on the roof rack without the points if needed.
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care- Cargo must be securely tied before driving your fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the roof rack.
Page 255: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....257 Engine Oil Change Indicator System ..280 Instrument Cluster ....258 Fuel Economy .
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Customer-Programmable Features Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode ..306 (System Setup) ..... . 288 Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio System Status .
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 iPod /USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped ..323 Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 ..336 Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device .
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Unwired Stereo Headphone Lifetime Radio Operation And Mobile Phones ..365 Limited Warranty ....348 Climate Controls .
Page 259: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Lower Switch Bank 11 — Headlight Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Hazard Switch 12 — Hood Release 3 — Radio 8 — Storage Bin 13 —...
Page 260: Instrument Cluster
258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 261: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as 1. Tachometer possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to (RPM x 1000).
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- CAUTION! quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- The TPMS has been optimized for the original tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure equipment tires and wheels.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 does not come on when turning the key from OFF to WARNING! ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the light after operating conditions.
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL system. If this light remains on after several ignition 5. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles Light — If Equipped (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the trol (ESC) is off.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the 10. High Beam Indicator ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have This light indicates that the headlights are on high the light inspected by an authorized dealer. beam.
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, 14. 4 LOW then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was the four-wheel drive LOW mode.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 17. Fuel Door Reminder 20. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the Amber Telltale Area vehicle where the fuel door is located. This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable amber caution telltales.
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has anti-lock brake system reservoir.
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System 23. TOW/HAUL (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force The TOW HAUL button is located on the Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the center stack upper switch bank.
Page 270: Understanding Your Instrument Panel 253
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 25. Temperature Gauge WARNING! The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
Page 271: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER The EVIC consists of the following: (EVIC) • System Status The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, ACC (if equipped), Vehicle Speed, Trip Info, Tire PSI, Vehicle Info, Messages, Units, System Setup, Turn Menu Off) and sub-menus.
Page 273: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 • Service Keyless System (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go, BACK Button Press the BACK button to scroll back to a Passive Entry - if equipped) previous menu or sub-menu. • Service Park Assist System • Park Assist System Blinded Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) •...
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Service blind spot system • ACC Set — After setting the desired speed in the ACC system. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in • Blind spot detection unavailable “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” (if •...
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 • ACC/FCW Unavailable Vehicle System Error — If the momentarily. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your ACC system turns off due to a temporary malfunction Vehicle” (if equipped). that limits functionality. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)”...
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Key in Ignition Lights On • Remote start active — Push Start Button • Ignition or Accessory On • Remote start active — Insert Key and Turn to Run • Ignition or Accessory On Lights On •...
Page 277: Evic White Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 • Automatic high beams off EVIC White Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- • Service All Wheel Drive System tales. These telltales include: • All Wheel Drive System in neutral • Shift Lever Status •...
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Speed Control SET • Forward Collision Warning (FCW) OFF This light will turn on when the electronic This light warns the driver of a potential colli- speed control is SET. For further information, sion with the vehicle in front and prompts the refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
Page 279: Evic Amber Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 will cool and return to normal operation. Refer to “Power EVIC Amber Telltale Lights Steering” in “Starting and Operating” for further infor- This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- mation. tales. These telltales include: •...
Page 280: Evic Red Telltale Lights
278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator • Liftgate Ajar This light will turn on to indicate the wind- This light will turn on to indicate that liftgate shield washer fluid is low. may be ajar. •...
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If placed in the PARK position. The light should turn off. the charging system light remains on, it means that the If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging...
Page 282: Engine Oil Change Indicator System
280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and CAUTION! stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- hicle.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change within 10 seconds. indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the 3.
Page 284: Fuel Economy
282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fuel Economy (MDS) (if equipped) allows the engine to operate on four Press and release the UP/DOWN buttons until one of the cylinders, or if you are driving in a fuel efficient manner. following Fuel Economy Functions displays in the EVIC: •...
Page 285: Vehicle Speed
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 Distance To Empty (DTE) Vehicle Speed Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with This feature allows you to monitor your vehicle speed on the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is the EVIC display, press and release the SELECT button to determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous change the units of measure between in MPH or km/h.
Page 286: Vehicle Info
284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all the functions, press and hold the SELECT button for two Trip Computer functions. The Trip Functions mode dis- seconds. Current display will reset along with other plays the following information: functions.
Page 287: Units
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 • Engine Hours NOTE: Under certain conditions, the display may be Displays the number of hours of engine operation. superseded by another display of higher priority. But when the ignition switch position is changed, the display Units always re-appears.
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL display CAL until the compass is calibrated. You may NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of also calibrate the compass by completing one or more the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or Laptops and Radar Detectors.
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached, map. For further information, refer to “Compass Vari- then press the SELECT button. ance.”...
Page 290: Understanding Your Instrument Panel Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Customer-Programmable Features Italian (Italiano), German (Deutsch), and Dutch (Neder- (System Setup) lands). Then, as you continue, the information will dis- Personal Settings allows you to set and recall features play in the selected language. when the transmission is in PARK. If the transmission is Nav–Turn By Turn out of PARK or the vehicle begins moving, a warning When this feature is selected, the navigation system...
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 feature showing the system has been activated, or the all doors will unlock no matter which passive entry check-mark is removed showing the system has been equipped door handle is grasped. If Driver Door 1st Press deactivated.
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL button a check-mark appears next to the feature showing Horn With Remote Lock the system has been activated or the check-mark is When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will removed showing the system has been deactivated. Refer occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 Flash Lamps With Lock Headlamps With Wipers When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn (Available with Automatic Headlamps Only) signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is with the RKE transmitter.
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Easy Entry/Exit Seat REVERSE position. The mirrors will move back to their (Available with Memory Seat Only) previous position when the transmission is shifted out of This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to REVERSE. To make your selection, press and release the enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the vehicle.
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 Illuminated Approach Display ECO Symbol — If Equipped When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate The “ECO” message is located in the Compass/ and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors Temperature display;...
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Gauge Glow Rings Intermittent Wiper — If Equipped The gauge glow rings that illuminate the tachometer and When this feature is selected, the system will automati- speedometer in the instrument cluster can be turned on cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture or off.
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 mode the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a visual dynamic driving select the Near setting. This warns you alert in the outside mirrors as well as an audible alert of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when the turn signal is on.
Page 298: System Status
296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL make your selection, scroll up or down until the pre- feature showing the system has been activated or the ferred setting is highlighted, then press and release the check-mark is removed showing the system has been SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the deactivated.
Page 299: Media Center 730N/430/430N
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 • Tire Pressure Monitor System (shows the current pres- NOTE: • Tires heat up during normal driving conditions. Heat sure of all four road tires). For additional information, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitor System” in “Starting will cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 psi And Operating”.
Page 300: Equipped
298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further details. Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) — If Equipped Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further details.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) TIME Button Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second and radio frequency. time to turn off the radio.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the direction of the arrows.
Page 303: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding Memory button number will display. When you are receiving a station that you wish to Buttons 1 - 6 commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you button.
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and CAUTION! multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks. • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs Inserting Compact Disc(s) only. The use of other sized discs may damage the Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD CD player mechanism.
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. RW/FF Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or convertible or soft-top models (if equipped).
Page 306: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of files: 255 Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file file recording media and formats are limited. When names and folder names is limited.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of Specification quency (kHz) multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in 320, 256, 224, longer disc loading times.
Page 308: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s...
Page 309: Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales Code Res+Rsc)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode (SALES CODE RES+RSC) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right ACC position to operate the radio.
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped will remain tuned to the new station until you make Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature another selection.
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ INFO Button SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call will begin to blink. letters displayed).
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second MUSIC TYPE Button time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mode for five seconds.
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Information Inform Top 40 Top 40 Jazz Jazz Weather Weather News News By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon Nostalgia Nostalga is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Oldies Oldies station with the same selected Music Type name.
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL hours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set You may add a second station to each pushbutton by the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the control knob.
Page 315: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the MP3 Audio Play radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display NOTE: will show the track number, and index time in minutes •...
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within...
Page 317: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- following table are supported.
Page 319: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended supported. to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Playback of MP3 Files before writing to the disc.
Page 320: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the time priority mode. AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down. Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and the radio will display song titles for each file.
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 System Activation To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you ESN/SID Access may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- service that is included with the factory-installed satellite tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll radio system in your vehicle.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly (Satellite) Mode on or above the antenna. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or Reception Quality ACC position to operate the radio.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 INFO Button MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button able).
Page 324: Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - If Equipped
322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press following items: the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window.
Page 325: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 iPod /USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ/ Uconnect™ Multimedia radio User’s Manual for REL/RET radios only with Uconnect™.
Page 326: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device
324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external the vehicle’s iPod /USB/MP3 control system (iPod or USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port external USB device may take a few minutes to connect), which is located in the center console or glove compart- the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by...
Page 327: Controlling The Ipod Or External Usb Device Using Radio Buttons
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 • The audio device can be controlled using the radio Play Mode buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod contents. When switched to iPod /USB/MP3 control mode, the iPod or external USB device automatically starts Play •...
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Jump backward in the current track by pressing and to the next screen of data for that track. Once all holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW screens have been viewed, the last INFO button press button long enough will jump to the beginning of will go back to the play mode screen on the radio.
Page 329: List Or Browse Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 device, or press the VR button and say Shuffle ON or fast will scroll through the list faster. During fast Shuffle Off . If the RND icon is showing on the radio scroll, a slight delay in updating the information on display, then the shuffle mode is ON.
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current CAUTION! list on the top line and the first item in that list on • Leaving the iPod or external USB device (or any the second line. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in •...
Page 331: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) 2. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the Setup , then Select Audio Devices . Uconnect™ phone system. 3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons Uconnect™...
Page 332: Uconnect™ Multimedia Video Entertainment
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • With the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position, UCONNECT™ MULTIMEDIA VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED turn the radio on by pushing the ON/OFF Volume Control knob. Getting Started • When the Video Screen are open and a DVD is inserted •...
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 Press the LOAD button then corresponding number (1–6) where the DVD is to be loaded (Non-Touch-Screen). 2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and displays the menu screen or starts playing the first track.
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES 3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in the Controls. If a channel list appears on the right side of the MEDIA column.
Page 335: Play Video Games
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 NOTE: Play Video Games • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC input jacks located on the back of the center console. tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™ jacks: NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the vehicle’s Power Inverter.
Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 Rear VES Soft-key Select Channel/Screen 1 And AUX 1 In The VES Column 3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then touch AUX 1 in the VES column. To exit press the back arrow soft-key at the top of the screen.
Page 338: Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1
336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 2. Using The Remote Control 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control and the Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is playing then only a small banner will appear on the bottom of the screen.
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 Rear VES Soft-key Select Channel/Screen 2 And HDD In The MEDIA Column 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and choose an audio source.
Page 340: Important Notes For Single Video Screen System
338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Important Notes For Single Video Screen System Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio • VES™ is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD hard-key on the simultaneously. radio faceplate (Touch-Screen).
Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in NOTE: • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA the MEDIA column. To exit touch the back arrow at the top left of the screen.
Page 343: Remote Control
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 Remote Control 2. Channel Selector Indicators – When a button is pressed, the currently affected channel or channel button is illuminated momentarily. 3. Light – Turns the remote control backlighting on or off. The remote backlighting turns off automatically after five seconds.
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL / Prev – In radio modes, press to select to the PROG Down selects the previous preset stored in the previous station. In disc modes, press to advance to the radio. When listening to compressed audio on a data start of the current or previous audio track or video disc, PROG Up selects the next directory and PROG chapter.
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 14. MODE – Press to change the mode of the selected – In radio modes, press to seek to the previous channel. See the Mode Selection section of this manual tunable station. In disc modes, press and hold to fast for details on changing modes.
Page 346: Remote Control Storage
344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Remote Control Storage The video screen(s) come with a built in storage compart- ment for the remote control which is accessible when the screen is opened. To remove the remote, use your index finger to pull and rotate the remote towards you. Do not try to pull the remote straight down as it will be very difficult to remove.
Page 347: Locking The Remote Control
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 Locking The Remote Control Replacing The Batteries All remote control functionality can be disabled as a The remote control requires two AAA batteries for op- parental control feature. eration. To replace the batteries: • To disable the Remote Control from making any •...
Page 348: Controls
346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If no audio is heard after increasing the volume control, verify that the screen is turned on and in the down position and that the channel is not muted and the headphone channel selector switch is on the desired channel.
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before 2. Press the MODE button on the remote control. sound can be heard from the headphones. To conserve 3. If the video screen is displaying a video source (such battery life, the headphones will automatically turn off as a DVD Video), pressing DISPLAY shows the status on approximately three minutes after the rear video system...
Page 350: Replacing The Batteries
348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Replacing The Batteries How Long Does The Coverage Last? This warranty lasts Each set of headphones requires two AAA batteries for as long as you own the Product. operation. To replace the batteries: What Does This Warranty Cover? Except as specified •...
Page 351: System Information
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 NATURE WHATSOEVER. Some states and jurisdictions You may register your Unwired wireless headphones may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or online at www.unwiredtechnology.com or by phone at consequential damages, so the above limitation may not 1-888-293-3332.
Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL changed to a mode that is different from the VES™ radio modes or disc modes by navigating to those modes selected radio mode. When shared, the radio has priority on the VES™ and activating a radio mode or disc mode. over the VES™...
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 3. Channel 1 Audio Only/Mute Numeric Keypad Menu 4. Channel 2 Mode 5. Channel 2 Shared Status 6. Channel 2 Audio Only/Mute 7. Channel 1 ENTER Button Action 8. Channel 2 ENTER Button Action 9. Clock 10.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When the display for either Channel 1 or Channel 2 Station List Menu shows DIRECT TUNE, pressing the remote control’s ENTER button activates a numeric keypad menu. This screen makes it easy to enter a specific tuner frequency, satellite channel, or track number.
Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 remote control’s ENTER button to tune to that station. To When listening to a CD Audio or CD Data disc, pressing jump through the list more quickly, navigate to the Page the remote control’s MENU button displays a list of all Up and Page Down icons on the screen.
Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When watching a video source (DVD Video with the disc Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed in Play mode, Aux Video, SIRIUS Backseat TV™, etc.), To listen to only audio portion of the channel with the pressing the remote control’s SETUP button activates the screen closed: Display Settings menu.
Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 the remote control’s power button to turn audio on. If DVD Region Codes audio is still not heard, check that fully charged batteries The VES™ DVD player and many DVD discs are coded are installed in the headphones. by geographic region.
Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • For CD Data (or CD-ROM) discs, always use the Recorded Discs ISO-9660 (Level 1 or Level 2), Joliet, or Romeo format. The VES™ DVD player will play CD-R and CD-RW discs Other formats (such as UDF, HFS, or others) are not recorded in CD-Audio or Video-CD format, or as a supported.
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 • Other compression formats such as AAC, MP3 Pro, Compressed Audio Files (MP3 and WMA) Ogg Vorbis, and ATRAC3 will not play. The DVD The DVD player is capable of playing MP3 (MPEG-1 player will automatically skip the file and begin play- Audio Layer 3) and WMA (Windows Media Audio) files ing the next available file.
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Disc Errors Display Other Language Setup If the DVD player is unable to read the disc, a Disc Error message is displayed on the VES™ and Radio displays and the disc is automatically ejected. A dirty, damaged, or incompatible disc format are all potential causes for a Disc Error message.
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 • When the entire four-digit code is entered, press the All of the Language settings have a special Other setting to accommodate languages other than Japanese or Eng- remote control’s ENTER button. If the language code lish.
Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL them where lower numbers are designated for all audi- ences and higher numbers are designated for more adult audiences. When a DVD-Video disc is loaded, its rating is compared to the setting in the DVD player. If the rating of the disc is higher than the setting in the player, a Password screen is displayed.
Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 • After the four-digit password is entered, press the To set the password, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: remote control’s ENTER button to accept the change. • Using the remote control Left and Right cursor but- tons, select the Rating tab.
Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Using the remote control’s Up and Down cursor To set the rating, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: buttons, select the new rating level, and then press the remote control’s ENTER button to accept the change. •...
Page 365: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 General Information This system complies with Part 15 of the FCC Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 366: Radio Operation
364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pressing the center button will make the radio switch CD Player between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next CD/HDD/AUX/VES, etc.). track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a beginning of the previous track if it is within one second...
Page 367: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective precautions: coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 368: Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped • The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) allows both driver and front passenger seat occupants to select individual comfort settings. • When occupants in the vehicle select the AUTO mode operation, a comfort temperature can be set by using the temperature up and down buttons, and the auto blower operation will be set automatically.
Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 2. Recirculation Control Button will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode. The Press and release to change the current setting, the blower will engage immediately if the Defrost mode is indicator illuminates when ON. selected.
Page 370 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11. Blower Control 16. Driver Temperature Control Up Button There are seven blower speeds, the blower speed in- Provides the driver with independent temperature con- creases as you move the control to the right from the trol.
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is Manual Operation not necessary to change the settings. You will experience This system offers a full complement of manual override the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to features.
Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL selected. This allows the front occupants to control the NOTE: In many temperature positions, the BI-LEVEL volume of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the panel Auto mode.
Page 373 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 temperature settings for best windshield and side win- NOTE: • If the system is in Mix, Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C dow defrosting. When the defrost mode is selected, the blower will automatically default to medium-high unless can be turned off, but the A/C system shall remain the blower is controlled manually.
Page 374: Rear Climate Control - If Equipped
372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL mode is not allowed in the Defrost modes to improve window clearing operation. Recirculation will be dis- abled automatically if this mode is selected. Rear Climate Control — If Equipped The Rear Climate Control system has floor air outlets, and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position.
Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 Only when the Rear Control Icon is illuminated do the Rear Temperature Control second row seat occupants have control of the rear Only when the Rear Control Icon is illuminated do the blower speed. second row seat occupants have control of the rear mode control knob.
Page 376: Operating Tips
374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bi-Level Mode turning the air conditioning (pressing the A/C button) on Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the will clear the fog. Adjust the temperature control, air floor outlets. direction, and blower speed to maintain comfort. NOTE: In many temperature positions, the BI-LEVEL As the temperature gets colder, it may be necessary to mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head-...
Page 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 Summer Operation Winter Operation When operating the system during the winter months, NOTE: In some cases during high temperature trailer make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the tow operation the Air Conditioning system performance windshield, is free of ice, slush, snow, or other may be reduced.
Page 378: Operating Tips Chart
376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart...
Page 379 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....382 Automatic Transmission ....388 Automatic Transmission .
Page 380 378 STARTING AND OPERATING All-Wheel Drive Operation ....408 After Driving Off-Road ....418 Single-Speed Operating Instructions/ Power Steering .
Page 381 STARTING AND OPERATING 379 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..428 Tires — General Information ... . . 445 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ... . . 431 Tire Pressure .
Page 382 380 STARTING AND OPERATING Life Of Tire ......452 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ... . . 469 Replacement Tires .
Page 383 STARTING AND OPERATING 381 Cruising Range ..... . 475 Trailer And Tongue Weight ... . . 489 Replacement Parts .
Page 384: Starting Procedures
382 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if do not leave Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat ON/RUN mode.
Page 385: Keyless Enter-N-Go - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated CAUTION! (Continued) Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage is at idle speed.
Page 386: Normal Starting
384 STARTING AND OPERATING Installing And Removing The ENGINE NOTE: The ENGINE START/STOP button should only START/STOP Button be removed or inserted with the ignition in the LOCK position (OFF position for Keyless Enter-N-Go). Installing The Button Normal Starting 1. Remove the key fob from the ignition switch. Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button 2.
Page 387 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN START/STOP Button (engine not running) position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 1.
Page 388: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or 29°C)
386 STARTING AND OPERATING • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time If Engine Fails To Start to change the ignition switch to the RUN position WARNING! (EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE RUN”), • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time •...
Page 389: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Clearing A Flooded Engine release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this If the engine fails to start after you have followed the occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition “Normal Starting”...
Page 390: Automatic Transmission
388 STARTING AND OPERATING The engine block heater cord is located: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION • 3.6L Engine – coiled and strapped to the engine oil CAUTION! dipstick tube. Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- • 5.7L Engine – bundled and fastened to the injector ing precautions are not observed: harness.
Page 391 STARTING AND OPERATING 389 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is number of reasons.
Page 392: Key Ignition Park Interlock
390 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK Interlock (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than position unless the brakes are applied.
Page 393: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 391 vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers). Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped.
Page 394 392 STARTING AND OPERATING PARK WARNING! This range supplements the parking brake by locking the • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion. the parking brake.
Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. •...
Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever CAUTION! will not move out of PARK. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you REVERSE must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
Page 397 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING Transmission Limp Home Mode 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position. Transmission function is monitored electronically for 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home 5.
Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation To exit ERS mode, simply press and hold the shift lever to The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows the the right (+) until “D” is once again displayed in the shift driver to limit the highest available gear when the shift lever position indicator in the instrument cluster.
Page 400: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (5.7L Engine) - If Equipped
398 STARTING AND OPERATING Overdrive Operation The electronically-controlled transmission provides a The automatic transmission includes an electronically precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are controlled Overdrive (fifth gear). The transmission will self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new automatically shift into the Overdrive gear if the follow- vehicle may be somewhat abrupt.
Page 401: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 399 PARK This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving vehicle in this range.
Page 402 400 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than the parking brake. Always apply the parking idle speed.
Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF •...
Page 404 402 STARTING AND OPERATING • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever CAUTION! will not move out of PARK. Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other REVERSE reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can result This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into in severe transmission damage.
Page 405 STARTING AND OPERATING 403 To access all six available gears, you must use the If the transmission becomes extremely hot, the “Trans- Electronic Range Select (ERS) feature (refer to “Electronic mission Temperature Warning Light” may illuminate and Range Select (ERS)” in this section). the transmission may downshift out of Overdrive until the transmission cools down.
Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING torque converter clutch and the top overdrive gear are In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission inhibited until the transmission fluid is warm (refer to the can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the “Note”...
Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at any service is required. vehicle speed. When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, the transmission will operate automatically, Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation shifting between all available gears.
Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING • vehicle speed is sufficiently high, Screen Display • the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator, and Actual Gear(s) 1,2, 1,2, 1,2, Allowed • the TOW/HAUL switch has not been activated. NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode deceleration (engine braking), simply press and hold the When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a...
Page 409 STARTING AND OPERATING 407 Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- cally at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in the upper gears.
Page 410: All-Wheel Drive Operation
408 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Range Select (ERS) feature, when the trans- ABS and Traction Control, provides resistance to any mission is sufficiently warm, will demonstrate that the wheel that is slipping to allow additional torque transfer transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive. to wheels with traction.
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 This electronically shifted transfer case is designed to be driven in the AWD AUTO position for normal street and highway conditions on dry hard surfaced roads. For variable driving conditions, the AWD AUTO mode can be used. In this mode, the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle’s power is sent to the rear wheels.
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING Transfer Case Position Indicator Messages If One Or More Shift Conditions Are Not Met: The Transfer Case Position Indicator messages (AWD 1. The indicator light for the current position will remain AUTO and LOW RANGE) are located in the EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information Center) and indicate the current and desired transfer case selection.
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 engine start up or illuminates during driving, it means Proper operation of all-wheel drive vehicles depends on that the all-wheel drive system is not functioning prop- tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. erly and that service is required.
Page 414: Shifting Procedure
412 STARTING AND OPERATING For additional information on the appropriate use of each towing behind another vehicle. Refer to “Recreational transfer case mode position, see the information below: Towing” in “Starting and Operating” for further information. AWD AUTO All-Wheel Drive Auto Range - This range sends power to Shifting Procedure the rear wheels.
Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 will flash until the transfer case completes the shift. 3. While still rolling, rotate the AWD control switch to When the shift is complete, the position indicator light the desired position. for the selected position will stop flashing and remain 4.
Page 416 414 STARTING AND OPERATING continuously while the original position indicator light is ON, until all requirements have been met. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON position for a shift to take place and for the position indicator lights to be operable.
Page 417: On-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 415 Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Your Instrument Panel” for further information. When To Use LOW Range – If Equipped When off-road driving, shift to LOW for additional ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS traction. This range should be limited to extreme situa- Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a tions such as deep snow, mud, or sand where additional narrower track to make them capable of performing in a...
Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING and/or the flow rate is reduced. If you must cross CAUTION! flowing water avoid depths in excess of 9 in (23 cm). The flowing water can erode the streambed, causing your When driving through water, do not exceed 5 mph vehicle to sink into deeper water.
Page 419: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
STARTING AND OPERATING 417 Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand If you stall or begin to lose forward motion while In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for additional climbing a steep hill, allow your vehicle to come to a stop control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low and immediately apply the brakes.
Page 420: Traction Downhill
418 STARTING AND OPERATING If the wheels start to slip as you approach the crest of a always a good idea to check for damage. That way you hill, ease off the accelerator and maintain forward motion can get any problems taken care of right away and have by turning the front wheels slowly.
Page 421: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or POWER STEERING similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake 3.6L Engine rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-hydraulic power and cleaned as soon as possible.
Page 422: L Engine
420 STARTING AND OPERATING If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM” NOTE: • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- message and a flashing icon are displayed on the EVIC screen, it indicates that the vehicle tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under needs to be taken to the dealer for service.
Page 423: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 NOTE: CAUTION! • Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel travel are considered normal and do not indicate that Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end there is a problem with the power steering system. of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided when •...
Page 424: Multi-Displacement System (Mds) (If Equipped) - 5.7L Engine Only
422 STARTING AND OPERATING MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) CAUTION! (IF EQUIPPED) — 5.7L ENGINE ONLY This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load system as the chemicals can damage your power and cruise conditions.
Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle.
Page 426 424 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for do not leave Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or the parking brake. Always apply the parking ON/RUN mode.
Page 427: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) CAUTION! This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the under adverse braking conditions. The system controls parking brake released, a brake system malfunction hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up and is indicated.
Page 428: Traction Control System (Tcs)
426 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction Control System (TCS) Brake Assist System (BAS) The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine ing the rate and amount of brake application and then...
Page 429: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle speed traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
Page 430: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
428 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle WARNING! path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match tions and driving conditions, influence the chance the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appro- that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
Page 431 STARTING AND OPERATING 429 accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure The ESC system has two available operating modes in to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road AWD AUTO range and two-wheel drive vehicles, and conditions.
Page 432 430 STARTING AND OPERATING Partial Off This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESC OFF” switch. When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of ESC, except for the BLD feature described in the TCS section, has been disabled and the “ESC Off Indicator Light”...
Page 433: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 431 Off” mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momen- Trailer Sway Control (TSC) tarily pressing the “ESC OFF” switch. This may be done TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- while the vehicle is in motion. sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway.
Page 434: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
432 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA Activation Criteria WARNING! The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to activate: If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the • Vehicle must be stopped. trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.
Page 435 STARTING AND OPERATING 433 WARNING! WARNING! • If you use a trailer brake controller with your There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than 8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and when the system will not activate and slight rolling deactivated with the brake switch.
Page 436: Ready Alert Braking
434 STARTING AND OPERATING Ready Alert Braking WARNING! (Continued) Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to • HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the reach full braking during emergency braking situations. parking brake fully when leaving your vehicle. It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may Also, be certain to leave the transmission in PARK.
Page 437: Esc Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 435 ESC Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF The “ESC Malfunction Indicator Light” (located in the Indicator Light instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires lose The “ESC Malfunction Indicator Light” in the traction and the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC instrument cluster will come on when the Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 438: Tire Safety Information
436 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 439 STARTING AND OPERATING 437 • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded ample: T145/80D18 103M.
Page 440 438 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 441: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 442: Tire Terminology And Definitions
440 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the Cold Tire Inflation Pressure vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 443: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door.
Page 444 442 STARTING AND OPERATING axles must not be exceeded. For further information on This placard tells you important information about GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to the: “Vehicle Loading” in this section. 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of...
Page 445 STARTING AND OPERATING 443 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of of your vehicle with varying seating configurations cargo and luggage load capacity.
Page 446 444 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 447: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 448: Tire Inflation Pressures
446 STARTING AND OPERATING stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to able steering response.
Page 449 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.
Page 450: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
448 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial-Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 451: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. pattern. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip- the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the...
Page 452: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
450 STARTING AND OPERATING your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the WARNING! original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive more than Limited-Use Spare –...
Page 453: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 Tire Spinning WARNING! When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h). Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle WARNING! handling.
Page 454: Tread Wear Indicators
452 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
Page 455: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 453 Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact Information section of this manual for more information with oil, grease, and gasoline.
Page 456: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
454 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 457 STARTING AND OPERATING 455 • Due to limited clearance, use SAE class “S” low profile CAUTION! (Continued) cables or traction devices only. Security Chain Com- • Because of restricted traction device clearance be- pany (SCC) Super Z6 #SZ 441 cables or equivalent are tween tires and other suspension components, it is recommended.
Page 458: Snow Tires
456 STARTING AND OPERATING Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what CAUTION! (Continued) was originally equipped with your vehicle and should • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s in- not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph structions on the method of installation, operating (120 km/h).
Page 459: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off-Road type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to main- tain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will cold tire pressure. Once the low tire pressure warning has decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on been illuminated, the tire pressure must be increased to cold inflation tire pressure.
Page 461 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 be ON. In this situation, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring CAUTION! (Continued) Telltale Light” will turn OFF only after the tires have been • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap.
Page 462: Base System
460 STARTING AND OPERATING • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to regularly nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain check the tire pressure in all of your tires, and to maintain correct tire pressure using an accurate tire gauge, even the proper pressure.
Page 463 STARTING AND OPERATING 461 PRESSURE” message will display in the instrument “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off cluster for a minimum of five seconds, and an audible when the fault condition no longer exists. A system fault chime will be activated, when one or more of the four can occur by any of the following: active road tire pressures are low.
Page 464 462 STARTING AND OPERATING Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). In the event that displayed in the instrument cluster for a minimum of the matching full-size spare tire is swapped with a low five seconds, and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Tell- pressure road tire, the next ignition switch cycle will tale Light”...
Page 465: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 463 • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information. which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and a graphic displaying tire pressures Premium System –...
Page 466 464 STARTING AND OPERATING “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible, tion. and inflate the low tire(s) that is “flashing”...
Page 467 STARTING AND OPERATING 465 NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units message will not be present, and a pressure value will be in PSI, kPa, or BAR. displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by any of the following: 1.
Page 468 466 STARTING AND OPERATING message is then followed by a graphic display, with Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” as long as none of pressure values still shown. This indicates the pressure road tires are below the low pressure warning thresh- values are still being received from the TPM Sensors but old.
Page 469: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 467 For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will General Information sound, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 470: Fuel Requirements
468 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS optimum performance. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit over 3.6L Engine – If Equipped regular gasoline in these engines. This engine is designed to meet all emis- sions regulations and provide excellent Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to fuel economy and performance when us-...
Page 471: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 469 Reformulated Gasoline CAUTION! Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are spe- line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- blends may result in starting and driveability prob- prove air quality.
Page 472: Mmt In Gasoline
470 STARTING AND OPERATING If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 MMT In Gasoline fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline •...
Page 473: Materials Added To Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 471 Materials Added To Fuel CAUTION! (Continued) All gasoline sold in the United States is required to • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to detergents or other additives is not needed under normal overheat.
Page 474: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
472 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper WARNING! maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mal conditions repaired promptly.
Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 the other sections of this manual for information on CAUTION! features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline-only powered vehicles. Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. E-85 Fuel Cap E-85 Badge...
Page 476: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
474 STARTING AND OPERATING Ethanol Fuel (E-85) When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and • you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less 15% unleaded gasoline. than 1/4 full •...
Page 477: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 475 • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully Starting compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C).
Page 478: Replacement Parts
476 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure The gas cap is located behind the locking fuel filler door, that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 479 STARTING AND OPERATING 477 Fuel Filler Door Release Switch Fuel Filler Cap 2. Open the fuel filler door, and remove the fuel filler cap.
Page 480 478 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near system could result from using an improper fuel the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the cap (gas cap).
Page 481: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 • Tighten the gas cap about one-quarter turn until you hear one click. This is an indication that the cap is properly tightened. • If the gas cap is not tighten properly, the MIL will come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the vehicle is refueled.
Page 482: Vehicle Loading
480 STARTING AND OPERATING in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the including driver, passengers, vehicle, options, trailer problem continues, the message will appear the next time tongue weight, and cargo.
Page 483 STARTING AND OPERATING 481 springs, tires, or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo components, sometimes specified by purchasers for in- loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight creased durability, does not necessarily increase the ve- values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a hicle’s GVWR.
Page 484: Trailer Towing
482 STARTING AND OPERATING heavier items down low and be sure that the weight is with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully distributed equally. Stow all loose items securely before review this information to tow your load as efficiently driving.
Page 485 STARTING AND OPERATING 483 Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- and trailer when weighed in combination.
Page 486 484 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Tongue Weight (TW) Weight-Carrying Hitch The TW is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or or more than 15% of the trailer load.
Page 487 STARTING AND OPERATING 485 trailer stability. A friction/hydraulic sway control mecha- nism and a weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier trailer tongue weights (TW) and may be required depending on Vehicle and Trailer configuration/loading to comply with gross axle weight rating (GAWR) requirements.
Page 488 486 STARTING AND OPERATING With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect)
Page 489: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry trailers weighing over 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) with the Standards optional Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your authorized Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) dealer for package content.
Page 490: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
488 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Model Model GCWR (Gross Com- Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer bined Wt. Rating) (Gross Trailer Wt.) Tongue Wt.
Page 491: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 489 If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) or more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing hitch to ensure stable handling of your vehicle. NOTE: Vehicles not factory equipped with trailer tow package are limited to 3,500 lbs (350 lbs tongue weight).
Page 492: Towing Requirements
490 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph options, must be considered as part of the total load on (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
Page 493 STARTING AND OPERATING 491 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a and will not shift during travel. When trailering grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts the tow vehicle.
Page 494 492 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Tires replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact GVWR and GAWR limits. spare tire. Towing Requirements –...
Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) distance. When towing, you should allow for ad- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they ditional space between your vehicle and the ve- should be of adequate capacity.
Page 496 494 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 —...
Page 497: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 Towing Tips The transmission fluid and filter should be changed if Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy of continuous operation.
Page 498: Snow Plow
496 STARTING AND OPERATING Cooling System SNOW PLOW To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment heating, take the following actions: should not be added to the front end of your vehicle. The airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the −...
Page 499: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 497 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive Models Ground Models See Instructions • Transmission in PARK Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED • Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) •...
Page 500: Recreational Towing - All-Wheel Drive Models (Single-Speed Transfer Case)
498 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly. Recreational Towing – All-Wheel Drive Models (Single-Speed Transfer Case) 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Shift the transmission Recreational towing is not allowed. These models do into PARK. not have a NEUTRAL (N) position in the transfer case.
Page 501: Recreational Towing - All-Wheel Drive Models (Two-Speed Transfer Case)
STARTING AND OPERATING 499 Recreational Towing – All-Wheel Drive Models CAUTION! (Continued) (Two-Speed Transfer Case) • The transmission must be placed in the PARK The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) and position for recreational towing. the transmission must be placed in PARK for recreational •...
Page 502 500 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) CAUTION! Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the recreational towing: transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N) before recre- ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
Page 503 STARTING AND OPERATING 501 7. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, 8. After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL (N) press and hold the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N) light stays on, release the NEUTRAL (N) button. button (located by the selector switch) for four seconds, 9.
Page 504 502 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: CAUTION! • Steps 1 through 6 are requirements that must be met prior to pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- continue to be met until the shift has been completed. mission is shifted into PARK with the transfer case in If any of these requirements are not met prior to NEUTRAL (N) and the engine running.
Page 505 STARTING AND OPERATING 503 Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N) Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage: 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it con- nected to the tow vehicle. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. 3.
Page 506 504 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case NEUTRAL NOTE: • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met (N), turning the engine OFF may be required to avoid gear clash. prior to pressing the transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button and must continue to be met until the shift has 9.
Page 507: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flashers ....507 Jacking Instructions ....514 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 508 506 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Shift Lever Override ....529 Rear-Wheel Drive Models ....532 Towing A Disabled Vehicle .
Page 509: Hazard Warning Flashers
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 507 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank just above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 510: Jacking And Tire Changing
508 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the (H), pull over and stop the vehicle.
Page 511: Jack Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 509 WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Page 512: Spare Tire Stowage
510 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Rotate the thumb screw on the jack to loosen the assem- the square socket extension to rotate the “spare tire bly and remove the jack from the bracket. drive” nut. The nut is located under a plastic cover at the center-rear of the cargo floor area, just inside the liftgate opening.
Page 513: Spare Tire Removal
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 511 CAUTION! Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down. Impact type tools can damage the winch mechanism. Spare Tire Removal 1. Remove the jack tools from the bag. 2. Raise the rubber mat and remove the plug from storage compartment floor.
Page 514 512 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Slide the tire out from under the vehicle and rotate it vertically behind the rear bumper. Tab Location 6. Slide the metal stamping up the steel extension tube and winch cable. Rotate the metal stamping and push it Spare Tire through the hole in the plastic plate and wheel.
Page 515: Preparations For Jacking
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 513 Sleeve And Cable Releasing Protective Plate 7. Pinch the three short and two long tubes to remove the Preparations For Jacking protective plate from the steel spare wheel. 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, away from traffic.
Page 516: Jacking Instructions
514 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions WARNING! WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to moving traffic, pull far enough off Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack help prevent personal injury or damage to your or changing the wheel.
Page 517 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 515 WARNING! (Continued) • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack. • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. Jack Warning Label • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. •...
Page 518 516 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Assemble the cover on top of the jack and attach the 3. For the front axle, place the jack and protective cap on lug wrench to the jack tool with the hook. the body flange just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding.
Page 519 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 517 Front Jacking Location Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding 4. For a rear tire, place the jack and protective cap on the flange rearward of the hoist/rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding).
Page 520 518 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 7.
Page 521 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 519 WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the wheel nuts until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. 8.
Page 522 520 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 10. Remove the small center cap and position the alumi- 11. Insert the two long tubes on the plastic protective num road wheel behind rear bumper with the “beauty plate in the lug holes of the road wheel. Push the end of side”...
Page 523 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 521 12. Slide the road wheel on the ground using the protec- NOTE: Double check to ensure the tire is snug against tive plate until it is directly under the winch and between the underbody of the vehicle. Damage to the winch cable the rear bumper and exhaust system heat shields.
Page 524 522 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 14. Reinstall the plastic plug into the floor of the cargo area. Roll up and store the Jack, Tool Kit and Tire Changing Instructions. Reinstall the cover for the jack in the rear storage bin. Jack And Tool Kit Properly Stored 15.
Page 525: Road Tire Installation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 523 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack WARNING! handle counterclockwise. A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or 4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- wrench while at the end of the handle for increased hicle.
Page 526: Preparations For Jump-Start
524 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack Preparations For Jump-Start follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and The battery in your vehicle is located under the passen- precautions. ger’s front seat. There are remote locations located under the hood to assist in jump-starting.
Page 527: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 525 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive WARNING! (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to remove it. • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park ever the hood is raised.
Page 528 526 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the Failure to follow these procedures could result in discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle could cause the battery to explode and could result in or the discharged vehicle.
Page 529: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 527 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand or mud, it can vehicle.
Page 530: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
528 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain even failure, of the axle and tires.
Page 531: Shift Lever Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 529 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE WARNING! If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be • Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: vehicle.
Page 532: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
530 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully remove 6. Using the screwdriver or similar tool, reach into the the shift lever override access cover, located on the opening and press and hold the shift lever override bottom of the cupholder.
Page 533 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 531 Towing Condition Wheels OFF RWD MODELS AWD MODELS the Ground See instructions in “Recreational Tow- ing” under “Starting and Operating” If transmission is operable: • Transmission in PARK • Transmission in NEUTRAL Flat Tow NONE •...
Page 534: Rear-Wheel Drive Models
532 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the vehicle’s battery is discharged refer to “Shift Lever Rear-Wheel Drive Models Override” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for instruc- The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
Page 535: All-Wheel Drive Models
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 533 If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be wheels on the ground), IF the transfer case is in NEU- towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than TRAL and the transmission is in PARK. Refer to “Recre- 15 miles (24 km), tow with the rear wheels OFF the ational Towing”...
Page 537 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment — 3.6L ... . . 537 Engine Oil Filter ..... 546 Engine Compartment —...
Page 538 536 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Brake System ..... . . 561 Halogen Headlamps – If Equipped ..582 Front/Rear Axle Fluid .
Page 539: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 537 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 540: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 541: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 539 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
Page 542: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
540 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II problem continues, the message will appear the next time system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the vehicle is started.
Page 543: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 541 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced a.
Page 544: Dealer Service
542 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
Page 545: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543 check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a CAUTION! (Continued) fully warmed engine is shut off, or before starting the • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids engine after it has sat overnight. that protect the performance and durability of Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance...
Page 546 544 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is Identification Symbol time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. This symbol means that the oil has Refer to “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 547 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 545 Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating engine oil viscosity for your vehicle. For information on temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Page 548: Engine Oil Filter
546 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Materials Added To Engine Oils Engine Oil Filter Selection Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak The manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type dispos- detection dyes, to your engine oil. Engine oil is an able oil filter.
Page 549: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 547 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc) can tenance required. provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire.
Page 550 548 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep • It is essential when replacing the cables on the flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use battery that the positive cable is attached to the a booster battery or any other booster source with positive post and the negative cable is attached to an output greater than 12 Volts.
Page 551: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 549 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system.
Page 552: Body Lubrication
550 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling hood latching components to ensure proper function. R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- When performing other underhood services, the hood carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be Protection Agency (EPA) and is an ozone-saving product.
Page 553 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 551 Avoid using the wiper blades to wipe frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- ing on geographical area and frequency of use.
Page 554: Adding Washer Fluid
552 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press the blade holder.
Page 555: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 553 clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance. Exhaust System To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust exceeds the temperature range of your climate.
Page 556 554 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con- and can eventually poison you.
Page 557 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 555 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- age: portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in damage.
Page 558: Cooling System
556 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the WARNING! face of the condenser. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, You or others can be badly burned by hot engine cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 559 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 557 Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty and contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze), other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough the specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals.
Page 560 558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): CAUTION! (Continued) • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR • This vehicle has not been designed for use with Antifreeze/ Coolant 5–Year/100,000 Mile Formula Propylene Glycol-based engine coolant (anti- HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or freeze).
Page 561 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 559 Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- WARNING! tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- • The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated.
Page 562: Maintaining Your Vehicle
560 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is no need to remove the radiator cap, unless checking for a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing en- with your local authorities to determine the disposal gine coolant (antifreeze).
Page 563: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 561 • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be bottle hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. •...
Page 564 562 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to fall as WARNING! the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and should be conducted.
Page 565: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 563 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could has been in a tightly closed container.
Page 566: Transfer Case
564 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to CAUTION! 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m). Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage then CAUTION! and cause them to leak. Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage Selection Of Lubricant them and cause them to leak.
Page 567: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 565 Adding Fluid Automatic Transmission Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the hole, Selection Of Lubricant when the vehicle is in a level position. It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the Drain transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- First remove fill plug, then remove drain plug.
Page 568 566 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter nents.
Page 569 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 567 Fluid Level Check – 5.7L Engine CAUTION! Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- operating temperature. This occurs after at least 15 miles (25 km) of driving. At normal operating temperature the facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- fluid cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips.
Page 570: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Remove the dipstick again, and note the fluid level on CAUTION! both sides. The fluid level should be between the “HOT” (upper) reference holes on the dipstick at normal operat- Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50°F ing temperature.
Page 571 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 569 passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on Washing trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or a mild The following maintenance recommendations will enable car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with...
Page 572 570 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, CAUTION! touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials considered the responsibility of the owner. such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will •...
Page 573 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 571 Wheel And Wheel Trim Care Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly ner: with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
Page 574 572 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Care taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, upholstery and carpeting. solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery.
Page 575 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 573 To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- molded in clear plastic.
Page 576: Fuses
574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly. FUSES Totally Integrated Power Module The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses.
Page 577 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Trailer Tow 30 Amp Headlamp Wash Pink Pink Relay Contact 25 Amp Driver Door Node 30 Amp Drive Train Control Natural Pink Module 25 Amp Passenger Door...
Page 578 576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Powertrain Control 20 Amp Electronic Limit Slip Blue Module/Powertrain Yellow Differential/Air Sus- Control Module pension Transmission Range 20 Amp Liftgate Unlock/DRL 60 Amp Radiator Fan Motor Yellow Relay...
Page 579 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Heating, Ventilation 20 Amp Power Seat & Air Conditioning Yellow Module(s)/Adaptive (Climate Control Cruise Control/ System) Audio Telematics/ Daytime Running 30 Amp Radio/Amplifier Lights Relay/Air Green...
Page 580 578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Cavity Cartridge Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Automatic Shutdown 15 Amp Powertrain Yellow Blue Controller/ Transmission 10 Amp Horns (Low/High) – Controller Right 10 Amp Tire Pressure 10 Amp Horns (Low/High) –...
Page 581 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 Cavity Cartridge Mini Description CAUTION! Fuse Fuse • When installing the totally integrated power mod- 10 Amp Park Assist Module/ ule cover, it is important to ensure the cover is Climate Control properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to System Module/IR Sensor/Compass do so may allow water to get into the totally...
Page 582: Vehicle Storage
580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than Interior Lights Bulb Type 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your Glove Box Lamp ......194 battery.
Page 583: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 headlamp bulb yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take Exterior Lights Bulb Type your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service. Headlamp – High Intensity Discharge (HID) ... . Service at Authorized Dealer (**) NOTE: Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that Headlamp (Low Beam) .
Page 584: Halogen Headlamps - If Equipped
582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the WARNING! bulb. A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of CAUTION! High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned ON. It may cause serious Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers.
Page 585: Front Fog Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 CAUTION! CAUTION! • Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Page 586: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps
584 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Firmly and evenly push the bulb straight into the lamp housing until both tabs snap firmly into place and are fully engaged. 7. Connect the wiring harness to the front fog lamp connector. Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps 1.
Page 587: Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585 Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower trim from the liftgate. 3. Disconnect the two trim panel lights. 4. Tail lamps are now visible. Rotate socket(s) counter clockwise.
Page 588: Fluid Capacities
586 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 3.6L and 5.7L Engines 24 Gallons 91 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze...
Page 589 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587 U.S. Metric 5-Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) – Front and Rear Heat With Trailer Tow Package 5.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 16 Quarts 15.2 Liters 5-Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) – Front and Rear Heat Without Trailer Tow Package 5.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 17 Quarts 16.2 Liters...
Page 590: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
588 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 591: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 589 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Transfer Case – 3.6L Engine Shell Automatic Transmission Fluid 3353 or equivalent. Transfer Case – 5.7L Engine MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
Page 593 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....592 Required Maintenance Intervals ..593...
Page 594 592 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km). manual must be done at the times or mileages specified NOTE: to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best •...
Page 595 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 593 • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in master cylinder, power steering and transmission “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- (5.7L only) and add as needed.
Page 596 594 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 597: Service Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 595 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 598 596 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 599 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 597 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 42 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 600 598 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 601 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 599 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 602 600 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏...
Page 603 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 601 104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 604 602 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 120,000 miles (195 000 km). ❏...
Page 605 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 603 128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 606 604 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or Schedule 114 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 607 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 605 † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
Page 609: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Vehicle......609 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 610 608 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Traction Grades ..... 615 Quality Grades ......615 Temperature Grades .
Page 611: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 609 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 612: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
610 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 423–6343 •...
Page 613: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 611 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 614: Warranty Information
612 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 615: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 613 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.
Page 616 614 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Service Manuals • Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the information that students and professional technicians assistance of service and engineering specialists to need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles.
Page 617 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 615 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 618 616 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 619 INDEX...
Page 620 618 INDEX Adding Fuel ......476 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ... . . 9 Additives, Fuel .
Page 621 INDEX 619 Special Additives ..... 566 Warning Light ..... . . 265 Autostick .
Page 622 620 INDEX Cargo Compartment ..... . 237 Cleaning Light ......238 Wheels .
Page 623 INDEX 621 Coolant Capacity ..... 586 Dipsticks Coolant Level ..... . . 560 Automatic Transmission .
Page 624 622 INDEX Electronic Brake Control System ... . . 425 Engine Anti-Lock Brake System ....425 Air Cleaner .
Page 625 INDEX 623 Oil Synthetic ......545 Finish Care ......569 Overheating .
Page 626 624 INDEX Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ..588 Requirements ..... . . 586 Fog Light Service .
Page 627 INDEX 625 Tachometer ......259 Hill Descent Control ..... 264 Gear Ranges .
Page 628 626 INDEX Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ... . . 573 Keys ....... . . 14 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) .
Page 629 INDEX 627 Bulb Replacement ....581 Rear Tail ......584 Cargo .
Page 630 628 INDEX Lower Anchors and Tether for Exterior Folding ..... 109 CHildren (LATCH) ..... 85,87 Heated .
Page 631 INDEX 629 Odometer ......263 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ... 216 Trip .
Page 632 630 INDEX Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..441 Programming Transmitters Polishing and Waxing ..... 569 (Remote Keyless Entry) .
Page 633 INDEX 631 Rearview Mirrors ......107 Restraints, Child ......81 Reclining Front Seats .
Page 634 632 INDEX Child Restraint ....81,82,89 Selection of Oil ......544 Extender .
Page 635 INDEX 633 Side Airbag ......75 Starting Procedures ..... . 382 Signals, Turn .
Page 636 634 INDEX Tachometer ......259 Jacking ......508 Telescoping Steering Column .
Page 637 INDEX 635 Disabled Vehicle ..... 530 Transmission Guide ......488 Automatic .
Page 638 636 INDEX Upholstery Care ......572 Washers, Windshield ....191,552 Washing Vehicle .
Page 639 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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