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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 LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............. 3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual has been prepared with the assistance of Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with contains the information you desire. the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is The detailed Index at the back of this manual contains a supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and complete listing of all subjects.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Warnings And Cautions
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Page 11: Table Of Contents
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 General Information ....18 Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) .
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using The Panic Alarm ....24 Wind Buffeting ......37 Programming Additional Transmitters .
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....62 Exhaust Gas ......75 Child Restraint .
Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Fob with Integrated Key and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. You can insert the double-sided integrated key into the igni- tion switch with either side up.
Page 15: Fob With Integrated Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Fob With Integrated Key The Fob with Integrated Key operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter and a valet key, which stores in the rear of the Fob. The valet key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Fob go dead.
Page 16: Tip Start Feature
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power Tip Start Feature Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated window switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START and ignition-powered power outlets will remain active position and release it as soon as the starter engages.
Page 17: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM CAUTION! The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unautho- rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation remove the key from the ignition and lock all doors is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Page 18: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem additional part is physically held against the trans- with the electronics. This condition will result in the mitter being used to start the vehicle. Cell phones, engine being shut off after two seconds.
Page 19: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided 1. Insert the first valid integrated key into the ignition with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). switch and turn the ignition switch to the ON position for Keep the PIN in a secure location.
Page 20: General Information
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • This device must accept any interference that may be The new integrated key is programmed. The RKE trans- mitter will also be programmed during this procedure. received, including interference that may cause undes- ired operation.
Page 21: To Arm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Arm the System NOTE: For added security, whenever the Security Alarm is armed, the HomeLink /Garage Door Opener 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and exit the (if equipped) is disabled as well. vehicle.
Page 22: Illuminated Entry System
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE arm regardless of whether you are inside or outside the The interior lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds vehicle. If you remain inside the vehicle and open a door, or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition the alarm will sound.
Page 23: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: Inserting the Fob with Integrated Key into the To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate ignition switch disables all buttons on that transmitter; Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter however, the buttons on the remaining transmitters will once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice within five continue to work.
Page 24 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock following steps: This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the transmitter. 1.
Page 25: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea- ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter with tures),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center the ignition switch in the LOCK position and the key (EVIC)”...
Page 26: Using The Panic Alarm
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the Using the Panic Alarm following steps: To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF, press and hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one 1.
Page 27: Programming Additional Transmitters
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Programming Additional Transmitters Refer to Sentry Key , “Customer Key Programming.” (See page 17 for more information.) If you do not have a programmed transmitter, contact your authorized dealer for details. Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery.
Page 28: General Information
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the mitter to start the engine conveniently from outside the following conditions: vehicle while still maintaining security.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • BRAKE switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed) • The engine can be started two consecutive times (two 15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, • Ignition key removed from ignition switch the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position •...
Page 30: Door Locks
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Turn Off the Engine While in Remote Start Mode Press and release the REMOTE START button one time. NOTE: To avoid inadvertent shut downs, the system will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Start request.
Page 31: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Power Door Locks WARNING! A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors and • For personal security and safety in the event of an liftgate.
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To prevent you from locking your key in the vehicle, the Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped power door lock switch will not operate when the key is The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by in the ignition and either front door is open.
Page 33: Child Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming 4. Within 30 seconds, depress the power door unlock The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be switch to unlock the doors. enabled or disabled as follows: 5.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock System 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. 1. Open the rear door. NOTE: When the Child Protection Door Lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the 2.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE: • After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock sys- tem, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. • For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock plunger up to the UNLOCKED position, roll down the window, and open the door with the outside door handle.
Page 36: Windows
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. Power windows The window controls will operate when the ignition The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel switch is in the ON or ACC position.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Settings (Customer Programmable Features)” under To open the window part way, press the window switch “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in to the first detent and release it when you want the Section 4.
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Window Lockout Switch • If the window runs into any obstacle during Auto- The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim closure, it will reverse direction and then stop. Remove panel allows you to disable the window control on the the obstacle and use the window switch again to close other doors.
Page 39: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Reset open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- It may be necessary at some point in time to reactivate the rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with Auto-up/Auto-down feature.
Page 40: Occupant Restraints
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To open the unlocked liftgate, squeeze the handle and WARNING! pull the liftgate toward you. Gas props will raise and support the liftgate in the open position. • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- ous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 • Supplemental front seat mounted side airbags Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as wheel possible.
Page 42: Lap/Shoulder Belts
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown outside of a vehicle.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the front seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is along side the pillar near the back of your seat.
Page 44 42 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 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too •...
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. In the driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat, the shoul- If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to der belt can be adjusted upward or downward to posi- allow the belt to retract fully.
Page 47: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 you will prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage try to move it up and down to make sure that it is locked in position. In the rear seat, move toward the center of the seat to position the belt away from your neck.
Page 48: Seat Belt Pretensioners
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert ) folded webbing. If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is Seat Belt Pretensioners greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced Warning...
Page 49: Automatic Locking Mode
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 1. With all doors closed, and the ignition switch in any 4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. A position except ON or START, buckle the driver’s seat single chime will sound to signify that you have success- belt.
Page 50: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How to Engage the Automatic Locking Mode Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is 2.
Page 51: Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating posi- tions.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This This vehicle also has supplemental side curtain airbags to may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a win- that are based on collision severity.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior WARNING! trim, but they will open to allow airbag deployment. • Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough The supplemental front seat mounted side airbags are to block the location of the side curtain airbag.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize hooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede the the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. proper performance of the curtain airbags.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 3. Older children who do not use child restraints or 7. The driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat should be belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buck- moved back as far as practical to allow the airbags time to led up in the rear seat.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag System Components WARNING! The airbag system consists of the following: • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work •...
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 • Knee Impact Bolsters • The ORC and other systems monitor the readiness of the electronic components whenever the ignition • Front Acceleration Sensors switch is in the START or ON position. These include •...
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE panel separate and fold out of the way as the bags WARNING! inflate to their full size. The bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 ms. This is about half of the time that it takes Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru- to blink your eyes.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 gas is generated to inflate the side curtain airbag. The seam in the seat’s trim cover and opens into the space inflating side curtain airbag pushes the outside edge of between the occupant and the door. The airbag inflates the headliner out of the way and covers the window.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket WARNING! seat cover. • Do not add a secondary seat cover other than those Unapproved modifications or service procedures to the front seat assembly, its related components, or approved by the manufacturer of this vehicle/ seat cover may inadvertently change the airbag de- Mopar .
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 If a Deployment Occurs However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a The airbag system is designed to deploy when the ORC few days or if you have any blistering, see your doctor detects a moderate to severe collision to help restrain the immediately.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Accident Response System WARNING! In the event of an impact that causes airbag deployment, with the vehicle communication network intact, and the Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot power intact, the Enhanced Accident Response System protect you in another collision.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Maintaining Your Airbag System NOTE: Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. WARNING! Airbag Warning Light You will want to have the airbags ready to • Modifications to any part of the airbag system inflate for your protection in an impact.
Page 64: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Event Data Recorder (EDR) used by the manufacturer of this vehicle and others to In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param- associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle eters (see the following list) in an event data recorder...
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 • Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash databases, such as those maintained by the U.S. govern- electronically-controlled safety systems, including the ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive airbag system nature, such as would identify a particular driver, ve- •...
Page 66: Child Restraint
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Traction/stability control status WARNING! • Tire Pressure Monitoring System status (if equipped) In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, Child Restraint can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the required to hold even an infant on your lap could time, including babies and children.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Infants and Child Restraints “LATCH — Child Seat Anchor System (Lower An- chors and Tether for CHildren)” in this section. • Safety experts recommend that children ride • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit slouching can move the belt out of position. the vehicle’s seat belts properly.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Standards. We also recommend that you make sure WARNING! that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it. • Improper installation can lead to failure of an •...
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH — Child Seat Anchor System (Lower connection to the top tether anchors have been available Anchors and Tether for CHildren) for some time. For some older child restraints, many Your vehicle’s second row passenger seats are equipped child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strap with the child restraint anchor system called LATCH.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System We urge you to follow the manufacturer’s directions carefully when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that are provided with the child restraint system.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In addition, there are tether strap anchors located behind means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- each rear seatback, near to the floor. facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchor and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 NOTE: WARNING! • Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in Improper installation of a child restraint to the the strap. LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or •...
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For To attach a child restraint tether strap: additional information on ALR, refer to “Automatic • Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path Locking Mode”...
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 • If necessary, move the seat forward to provide better NOTE: Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the access to the tether anchor. opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
Page 76: Engine Break-In Recommendations
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses changes should be consistent with anticipated climate or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts. conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS “Maintenance...
Page 77: Lock Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Lock Your Vehicle WARNING! Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended, even in your • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or own driveway or garage.
Page 78: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force for lubrication or oil change.
Page 79: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, or if the Lights light stays on, flickers, or turns on while driving, have the Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights system checked by an authorized dealer.
Page 81 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors .......84 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped ..87 Inside Day/Night Mirror .
Page 82 80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information ....116 To Open And Close The Hood ... . . 142 Voice Recognition System —...
Page 83 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 Flash To Pass ......149 To Set At A Desired Speed ....158 Interior Lights .
Page 84 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using HomeLink ..... 166 Venting Sunroof - Express ....170 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Sunshade Operation .
Page 85 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 Storage ......178 In-Floor Storage Bin With Removable Liner . . . 184 Beverage Cooler/Storage Compartment —...
Page 86: Mirrors
84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 87: Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
Page 88: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Remote Control Mirrors WARNING! The power MIRROR switch is located on driver’s door trim panel. Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger-side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger-side convex mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object.
Page 89: Heated Remote Control Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 Models with Express Window Feature Press and release the mirror SELECT button marked L or R and then press one of the four arrow buttons to move the mirror in the direction the arrow is pointing. The selection times out after 30 seconds of inactivity in order to guard against accidentally changing a mirror position following an adjustment.
Page 90: Parkview Rear Backup Camera - If Equipped
88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull the sun visor toward the inside rearview mirror to NOTE: The video will only display while the shift lever extend it. is in REVERSE. PARKVIEW REAR BACKUP CAMERA — IF WARNING! EQUIPPED The Parkview Rear Backup Camera captures live video Drivers must be careful when backing up a vehicle,...
Page 91: Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect ) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect ) — CAUTION! IF EQUIPPED • To avoid vehicle damage, only use the Rear NOTE: The sales code RER, REN and REU radios Backup Camera as a parking aid, as the camera is contain an integrated Hands-Free Communication unable to capture every obstacle or object in your (UConnect ) system.
Page 92 • www.chrysler.com/uconnect purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s • www.dodge.com/uconnect UConnect system. The UConnect system allows up to • www.jeep.com/uconnect seven cellular phones to be linked to the system. Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used with the •...
Page 93: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 radio or the mirror has the two control buttons (PHONE can be adjusted either from the radio volume control Button and VOICE RECOGNITION button) that will knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right enable you to access the system.
Page 94 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For certain operations, compound commands can be Help Command used. For example, instead of saying Setup and then If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to Phone Pairing, the following compound command know your options at any prompt, say Help following can be said: Setup Phone Pairing.
Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your cellular phone Owner’s Manual. The give the UConnect system a name for your cellular UConnect website may also provide detailed instruc- phone.
Page 96 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dial by Saying a Number Call by Saying a Name • Press the PHONE button to begin. • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 Add Names to Your UConnect Phonebook After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more NOTE: Adding names to the phonebook is recom- phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the mended when the vehicle is not in motion.
Page 98 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Object Exchange Profile (OBEX). Please see your phone Edit Entries in the UConnect Phonebook Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to send NOTE: Editing names in the phonebook is recom- these entries from your phone. mended when the vehicle is not in motion.
Page 99 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Phonebook Edit can be used to add another phone from which you choose. To select one of the entries number to a name entry that already exists in the from the list, press the “Voice Recognition” button phonebook.
Page 100: Phone Call Features
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be • The UConnect system will then prompt you as to the deleted. number designation you wish to call. • Note that only the phonebook in the current language •...
Page 101 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 the call, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear Call followed by the phone number or phonebook entry a single beep, indicating that the incoming call was you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while the rejected.
Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Conference Call hold may not become active automatically. This is cell When two calls are in progress (one active and one on phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press hold), press and hold the PHONE button until you hear and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep.
Page 103: Uconnect System Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say continue on the UConnect system either until the call the name of the language you wish to switch to ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates English, Espanol, or Francais.
Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect system Your phone must be turned on and paired to the is operational, you may reach the emergency number as UConnect system to allow use of this vehicle feature in follows: emergency situations, when the cell phone has network coverage and stays paired to the UConnect system.
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Paging When calling a number with your UConnect system To learn how to page, refer to Working with Automated that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone Systems. Paging works properly except for pagers of sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can press certain companies, which time out a little too soon to the “Voice Recognition”...
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE send the corresponding phone number associated with Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off the phonebook entry, as tones over the phone. Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnect sys- NOTE: tem will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
Page 107: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad Mute/Un-Mute (Mute Off) You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone When you mute the UConnect system, you will still be keypad and still use the UConnect system (while dial- able to hear the conversation coming from the other ing via the cell phone keypad, the user must exercise party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, say List Phones. from your UConnect paired cellular phone to the UConnect system or vice versa, press the “Voice Recog- • The UConnect system will play the phone names of nition”...
Page 109: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 • The selected phone will be used for the next phone Things You Should Know About Your UConnect call. If the selected phone is not available, the System UConnect system will return to using the highest UConnect Tutorial priority phone present in or near (approximately To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the...
Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the UConnect system. For best results, the Voice Training speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from session should be completed when the vehicle is parked you.
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 • Even though the system is designed for users speaking • The UConnect phonebook nametag recognition rate in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- is optimized for the person who stored the name in the cents, the system may not always work for some.
Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by Far End Audio Performance lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. • Audio quality is maximized under: • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be •...
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Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language redial list names return to main menu return or main menu list phones select phone select mobile send mute set up phone settings or phone set up mute off towing assistance...
Page 118: General Information
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE recognize user voice commands may be negatively af- General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and fected by rapid speaking or a raised voice level. RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the WARNING! following conditions: •...
Page 119: Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Pressing the VR hard-key while the system is speaking is At any point, if the system does not recognize one of your known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted commands, you will be prompted to repeat it. and you can add or change commands.
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • PREVIOUS STATION (to select the previous station) Main Menu Start a dialogue by pressing the VR hard-key. You may • RADIO MENU (to switch to the radio menu) say MAIN MENU to switch to the main menu. •...
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Satellite Radio Disc To switch to satellite radio mode say SAT or SATELLITE To switch to the disc mode say DISC. In this mode, you RADIO. In this mode, you may say the following com- may say the following commands: mands: •...
Page 122: Voice Training
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE − CONTINUE (to continue recording) Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- − DELETE (to delete the recording) nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect • PLAY MEMOS (to play previously recorded memos) system Voice Training feature may be used.
Page 123: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 SEATS Manual Front Seat Adjustments Forward and Rearward Adjustment The manual seat adjustment bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once the seat is in the position desired.
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be adjusted properly and you could be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Lumbar Support — If Equipped WARNING! The control lever is on the outboard side of the seatback. Turn the control lever downward to increase the lumbar • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is support or upward to decrease the lumbar support as dangerous.
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped The control lever is located on the outboard side of the This feature allows for extended cargo space. When the seat.
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Pull upward on the lever to fold or unfold the seat. WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Page 128: Power Seat - If Equipped
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seat — If Equipped CAUTION! The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use this switch to move the seat up, down, Do not place any article under any seat as it may forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat.
Page 129: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear. Front Seats Adjust the head restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical. The left sleeve that the head restraint post slides through contains a lock release button.
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Third Row Passenger Seats — Seven Passenger WARNING! Models These head restraints are non-adjustable and non- • Do not sit in a seat or allow a passenger to sit in a removable. However, you can fold them forward when seat without having the head restraint installed they are not in use by passengers.
Page 131: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Heated Seats — If Equipped Heated seats provide comfort and warmth on cold days and can help soothe sore muscles and backs. The heaters provide the same heat level for both cushion and back. The driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat are heated.
Page 132: 60/40 Split Second-Row Passenger Seats
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE level heating is selected, the system automatically turns 60/40 Split Second-Row Passenger Seats the heater and the indicator light off after 30 minutes of To provide additional storage area, each second-row continuous operation. passenger seat can be folded flat.
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 To Fold the Seat WARNING! 1. Locate the control lever on the lower outboard side of • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, the seat. inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Lift the control lever with the other hand, allow the WARNING! seatback to move forward slightly, and then release the lever. Be certain that the seatback is locked securely into position. Otherwise, the seat will not provide the WARNING! proper stability for child seats and/or passengers.
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be adjusted properly and you could be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Recliner Adjustment WARNING! The control lever is on the outboard side of the seat. To recline the seat, lean back, lift the lever, position the • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is seatback as desired, and then release the lever.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 20% Seatback/Armrest — Second Row Passenger Raise the 20% seatback/armrest and lock it in place when Seat not in use or when additional seating area is required. The latch release-loop is located at the top of the 20% WARNING! seatback/armrest.
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped The booster seat latch release-loop is located at the front The Integrated Child Booster Seat is located in each of the seat cushion. Pull the release-loop forward to outboard second-row passenger seat.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 WARNING! Be certain that the seat cushion is locked securely into position before using the seat. Otherwise, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat cushion could cause serious injury.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Move the control lever on the upper outboard side of the seatback forward, and in one fluid motion, the seat cushion flips upward and the seat moves forward on its tracks. Tip n Slide Seat™ Tip ’n Slide™...
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 NOTE: A hand-grip is molded into the front of each WARNING! quarter trim panel near the door opening to assist entry and exit from the third-row passenger seats. Do not drive the vehicle with the seat in this posi- tion, as it is only intended for entering and exiting the third row seats.
Page 142: 50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With Fold-Flat Feature - Seven Passenger Models
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Fold the Seat WARNING! Pull the latch release-loop located at the top of the seatback upward, push the seat forward slightly, and Be certain that the seatback and seat are locked release the release-loop. Then, continue to push the seat securely into position.
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 To Unfold the Seat The seatback can also be locked in a reclined position. To Grasp the assist strap loop on the seatback and pull it do so, pull the latch release-loop located at the top of the toward you to raise the seatback.
Page 144: To Open And Close The Hood
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Outside of the vehicle, locate the safety latch lever near Two latches must be released to open the hood. First, pull the center of the grille between the grille and hood the hood release lever located under the left side of the opening.
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open To prevent possible damage: position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole • Before closing hood, make sure the hood prop rod is on the underside of the hood.
Page 146: Lights
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Exterior and Interior Lighting Control The multifunction lever on the left side of the steering column controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, turn signal lights, in- strument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights, and fog lights (if equipped).
Page 147: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Automatic Headlights — If Equipped In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers This system automatically turns the headlights on or off are turned OFF if they were turned ON by this feature. according to ambient light levels.
Page 148: Daytime Running Lights (Drl) - If Equipped
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you turn the headlights, or parking lights, or ignition NOTE: The Daytime Running Lights will turn off switch ON again, the system will cancel the delay. automatically when the turn signal is in operation and turn on again when the turn signal is not operating.
Page 149: Turn Signals
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever upward or downward and the corresponding turn signal indicator on the instru- ment panel will flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. Front Fog Light NOTE: The front fog lights will only operate with the headlights on low beam.
Page 150: Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can signal a lane change by moving the lever upward or downward partially without moving beyond the de- tent. NOTE: If either turn signal indicator has a very fast flash rate, check for an inoperative outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, see your authorized dealer for service.
Page 151: Flash To Pass
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Flash to Pass UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by transmitter, open a door or the liftgate, or turn the lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This Dimmer Control completely upward to the second de- will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and tent.
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Light This light is mounted in the liftgate trim panel. It turns on when you press the UNLOCK button on the RKE trans- mitter, open a door or the liftgate, or turn the Dimmer Control completely upward to the second detent.
Page 153: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Rotate the Dimmer Control to the first detent to brighten The Windshield Wiper/Washer control lever is the odometer and radio display when the parking lights located on the right side of the steering column.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent past the CAUTION! intermittent settings for low speed wiper operation, or to the second detent past the intermittent settings for high • Turn the windshield wipers OFF when driving speed wiper operation.
Page 155: Intermittent Wiper System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Intermittent Wiper System Mist Feature Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi- Push downward on the Windshield Wiper/Washer con- tions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause trol lever to activate a single wipe cycle to clear the between cycles desirable.
Page 156: Headlights With Wipers (Available With Auto Headlights Only)
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights with Wipers (Available with Auto Windshield Washers To use the washer, pull the Windshield Wiper/Washer Headlights Only) When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on control lever toward you and hold it for as long as approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned ON washer spray is desired.
Page 157: Adding Washer Fluid
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers is located WARNING! in the engine compartment. Be sure to check the fluid level in the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield with windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) could lead to an accident.
Page 158: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To unlock the steering column, push the control handle TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF downward. To tilt the steering column, move the steering EQUIPPED This feature allows you to tilt the steering column wheel upward or downward as desired.
Page 159: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED To Activate When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator Push and release the ON/OFF button located operation at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). on the end of the speed control lever. The Cruise Indicator Light in the instrument cluster Electronic Speed Control Operation will illuminate.
Page 160: To Set At A Desired Speed
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and WARNING! on level ground before pressing the lever to SET DECEL. Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally To Deactivate set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
Page 161: To Vary The Speed Setting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 To Vary the Speed Setting To Accelerate For Passing When the speed control is set, you can increase speed by Depress the accelerator pedal as you would normally. pushing up and holding the lever in RESUME ACCEL. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the Release the lever when the desired speed is reached, and set speed.
Page 162: Overhead Console
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE WARNING! The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights, storage for sunglasses, an interior observation mirror, Speed Control can be dangerous where the system and an optional power SUNROOF switch. can’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control.
Page 163: Courtesy/Reading Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Courtesy/Reading Lights Power Sunroof Switch — If Equipped Refer to “Courtesy/Reading Lights” under “Lights” in Refer to “Power Sunroof” in Section 3. Section 3. GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED Sunglasses Storage HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand- To access the storage compartment, press on the raised held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage bars on the compartment door in the center of the console...
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The HomeLink buttons that are located in the sun visor WARNING! designate the three different HomeLink channels. Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate.
Page 165: Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Your vehicle should be parked outside of the garage WARNING! when programming. Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while 2.
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is • Some gate operators and garage door openers may complete and the garage door (or device) should activate require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in when the HomeLink button is pressed.
Page 167: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink button twice (holding the button for two seconds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates, programming is complete. If the device does not activate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) to complete the training.
Page 168: Using Homelink
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming designed to “time-out” in the same manner. HomeLink ” earlier in this section. It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling Using HomeLink process to prevent possible overheating of the garage To operate, simply press and release the programmed...
Page 169: Security
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 • Press the “Learn” button on the Garage Door Opener 3. Without releasing the button, proceed with Program- ming Homelink Step 2 and follow all remaining steps. to complete the training for a Rolling Code. •...
Page 170: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
Page 171: Opening Sunroof - Manually
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Opening Sunroof - Manually WARNING! Press and hold the switch in the rearward position. Release the switch when the sunroof is in the position • Never leave children in a vehicle, with the key in desired and it will stop moving.
Page 172: Closing Sunroof - Express
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the switch in the forward position, the sunroof will close Pinch Protect Override fully and then stop automatically. Release the switch once If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.,) prevents closing, the sunroof stops moving. press the switch forward and hold for two seconds after the reversal occurs.
Page 173: Sunshade Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Sunshade Operation Sunroof Maintenance The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. the glass panel. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is Ignition Off Operation open.
Page 174: Sunroof Fully Closed
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunroof Fully Closed Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the sunroof is fully closed. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There are two fused 12-Volt power outlets located in the center console below the radio. The outlet on the top has power available when the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 A third fused 12-Volt power outlet is located on the back A fourth fused 12-Volt power outlet is located on the left of the center console. This outlet has power available quarter trim panel in the cargo area. This outlet has when the ignition switch is in the LOCK, ON or ACC power available when the ignition switch is in the ON or position.
Page 176: Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off POWER INVERTER — If EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a 115 Volt AC (150 CAUTION! Watt maximum) power outlet located on the back of the center console.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 The control switch for the outlet is located in the switch NOTE: Due to built-in overload protection, the power bank above the climate control. outlet will shut down if the 115 Volt AC (150 Watt maximum) power rating is exceeded.
Page 178: Cup And Bottle Holders
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUP AND BOTTLE HOLDERS CUPHOLDERS Armrest Cupholders Center Console Cupholders...
Page 179: Bottle Holders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 BOTTLE HOLDERS Quarter Trim Panel Cupholders (Seven Passenger Models) Door Bottle Holder...
Page 180: Storage
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE cooler is designed to hold up to two 12 oz (0.35 l) cans WARNING! when placed horizontally in the retainer. The beverage retainer is removable to allow for storage of other items If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle in the compartment when not in use as a cooler.
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Press and release the button on the door to open it. The large door swings upward to allow easy access to the compartment’s contents. Beverage Cooler Operation The blower speed setting on the climate control sets the rate at which air flows into the compartment.
Page 182: Instrument Panel Storage Compartment - If Equipped
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Whether operating a Manual Heating and A/C system or operating an ATC system in a manual mode, the A/C indicator must be ON to cool the compartment. Instrument Panel Storage Compartment — If Equipped Press and release the button on the door to open it.
Page 183: Center Console Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Center Console Storage Center Console Cubby Bin Center Stack Cubby Bin...
Page 184: Flip 'N Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage - If Equipped
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Flip ’n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage — If Equipped The seat latch release-loop is located in the center of the seat cushion between the seat cushion and the seatback. Pull the loop upward to release the latch and then forward to open the seat to the detent position.
Page 185: Second-Row Passenger Seat Temporary Storage Bin
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 NOTE: Make sure that objects inside the bin do not Second-Row Passenger Seat Temporary Storage interfere with the latch before closing the seat. Push the seat cushion downward after closing it to make sure it This is a temporary storage bin designed for use when latches to the base.
Page 186: Second-Row Map Pocket And Grocery Retainers
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Second-Row Map Pocket and Grocery Retainers In-Floor Storage Bin with Removable Liner A map storage pocket and grocery retainers are located NOTE: Position the front seat to at least a mid-track on the back of the drivers seatback. position to provide easier access to the storage bin.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 The liner can be removed for easy cleaning by lifting on the notches as shown. In-Floor Storage Bin To access the bin, position the floor mat aside (if equipped). Pull the door latch release-loop upward to Removable Liner release the latch and then forward to open the bin door.
Page 188: Cargo Area Features
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CARGO AREA FEATURES NOTE: Be sure to return the flashlight to its charging station when not in use to ensure it is ready for operation Rechargeable Flashlight — If Equipped the next time you need it. The rechargeable LED flashlight stores in its charging station in the left rear quarter trim panel.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 • A retractable cargo area cover (if equipped). Cargo Tie-Downs Cargo tie-downs are located on both rear trim panels. Seven Passenger System Features These tie-downs should be used to secure loads safely • A large built-in storage bin with a hinged hardcover when the vehicle is moving.
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put WARNING! heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible. • Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child • Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear seat tether strap.
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Retractable Cargo Area Cover (If Equipped) — Five the left or the right spring-loaded post (located on the Passenger Models ends of the cover housing) into the left attachment point or the right attachment point (shown). NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads.
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Next, grab the cover handle and pull the cover toward WARNING! you. As the cover nears the liftgate opening, guide the rear attachment posts (on both ends of the cover) into the A cargo cover that is unsecured in the vehicle could notches in the trim panels.
Page 193: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 REAR WINDOW FEATURES The rotary ring switch on the lever controls rear wiper and washer operation. Rotate the switch upward to the Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped first detent to activate the rear wiper. Rotate the switch The Rear Window Wiper/Washer Control is lo- upward to the second detent to activate the rear washer.
Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adding Washer Fluid CAUTION! NOTE: Refer to the “Engine Compartment” diagram in • Turn the rear wiper OFF when driving through an Section 7 for the location of the washer fluid reservoir. automatic car wash. Damage to the rear wiper may The windshield washer and rear window washer share result if the REAR WIPER switch is left in the ON the same fluid reservoir.
Page 195: Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped CAUTION! The Electric Rear Window Defroster control is located on the climate control. Press this button to • Use care when washing the inside of the rear turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside window.
Page 196: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED The roof rack cross rails and side rails are designed to carry cargo weight. The load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and it should be distributed uniformly over the cross rails.
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 2. Relocate the cross rails, aligning the cross rail stan- NOTE: • To help control wind noise when installing the cross chions (end pieces) with one of the vertical marks on the outboard surface of the side rail for proper positioning. rails, make sure the arrows marked on the underside There are four frontward marks for the front cross rail of the cross rails face the front of the vehicle.
Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! • Cross rails should remain equally spaced or parallel at Cargo must be securely tied before driving your any luggage rack position for proper function. Noncom- vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the pliance could result in damage to the roof rack, cargo, vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- and vehicle.
Page 199: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....201 Compass Display ..... 225 Instrument Cluster .
Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Sales Code REN — Multimedia System — If Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files ..245 Equipped ......232 List Button (Disc Mode For Operating Instructions —...
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 Sales Code REU — Multimedia System — If Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode ..269 Equipped ......262 Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Operating Instructions —...
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio Single-Zone Manual Air Conditioning And Operation ......278 Heating System .
Page 203: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Side Window Demist Outlet 5 — HAZARD Switch 9 — Climate Control 2 — Air Outlet 6 — Switch Bank 10 — Radio 3 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Beverage Cooler/Storage Compartment* 11 —...
Page 204: Instrument Cluster
202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 205: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS CAUTION! 1. Coolant Temperature Gauge Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the en- The temperature gauge indicates engine coolant tem- gine running, as you would not be able to react to the perature.
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL turn it off. Also, shift the transaxle into NEUTRAL and CAUTION! idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and Driving with a hot cooling system could damage call for service.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 7. Turn Signal Indicator Light WARNING! The left or right arrow will flash in unison with the corresponding front and rear turn signal lights when A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or the turn signal switch is operated. (See page 147 for more others could be badly burned by steam or boiling information.) coolant.
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. Vehicle Security Alarm (VSA) Indicator Light — If When blinking: The AWD system is temporarily dis- Equipped abled due to overload condition. This light will flash rapidly for approximately 12. Tachometer 16 seconds when the vehicle Security system is This gauge measures engine revolutions per minute arming and then flash slowly when the system (RPM x 1000).
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 15. Odometer/Trip Odometer (ESP in partial off mode), “NoFUSE” (IOD fuse out), The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has “HotOIL” (2.4L engine oil temp too hot), or “CHANgE been driven. The trip odometer shows individual trip OIL”...
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL off the message. If the problem persists, the message will Unless reset, this message will continue to display each appear the next time the vehicle is started. time you turn the ignition switch to the ON position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap TRIP ODOMETER button on the instrument cluster.
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 16. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light — Also, have the system checked by an authorized dealer if If Equipped the light does not turn on during starting. This light will turn on briefly as a bulb check 17.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 18. Charging System Warning Light Resetting the Trip Odometer This light shows the status of the electrical charg- Display the trip mileage that you want to reset, “Trip A” ing system. The light should turn on when the or “Trip B.”...
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 22. Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light CAUTION! This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition The TPMS has been optimized for the original switch is turned to the ON position and may equipment tires and wheels.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 23. Electronic Stability Program (ESP)/Traction stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In Control System (TCS) Indicator Light most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will If this indicator light flashes during accelera- not require towing.
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 25. Electronic Stability Program (ESP)/Brake Assist 26. Brake System Warning Light System (BAS) Malfunction Indicator Light – If This light monitors various brake functions, Equipped including brake fluid level and parking brake The yellow ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator application.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp Warning Light and the ABS Light will turn on in the cornering maneuvers due to a change in fluid level. If so, event of an EBD failure. Immediate repair of the ABS is the vehicle should have service performed and the brake required in the event of an EBD failure.
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 27. Airbag Warning Light On vehicles equipped with a Mid Line Cluster, this This light will turn on for four to six seconds as display shows the compass heading (N, S, E, W, NE, NW, a bulb check when the ignition switch is first SE, and SW) and the outside temperature.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 NOTE: • Magnetic materials should be kept away from the top of the instrument panel, as this is where the compass sensor is located. • The shift lever must be in PARK to enter the variance setting mode.
Page 220: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The default variance setting is Zone 8. When seconds). Finally, drive the vehicle in one or more com- setting the variance, the numbering will wrap around plete circles, at speeds under 5 mph (8 km/h), in an area from Zone 15 to Zone 1.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 • Compass display, • Outside temperature display, • Trip computer functions, • System status, including vehicle information warning message displays, and Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) displays (if equipped), and, • Personal Settings (customer programmable features). EVIC...
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by Press and release this button and the mode pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering displayed will change between Compass/ wheel. Outside Temperature, Trip Functions, System Status, and Personal Settings.
Page 223: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 • Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) Press this button display Compass/Outside Temperature. • RKE Battery Low (with a single chime) • Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not in PARK COMPASS/ TEMPERA- •...
Page 224: Oil Change Required
222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Left Front Low Pressure (with a single chime). Refer to • Oil Change Required (with a single chime) information on “Tire Pressure” and “Tire Pressure • Low Washer Fluid Monitor” in Section 5. • Coolant Low •...
Page 225: Trip Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 turn off the message temporarily, press and release the Trip Functions MENU button. To reset the oil change indicator system Press and release the MENU button until one of the (after performing the scheduled maintenance) perform following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC: the following procedure: •...
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle tion. loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value. • Average Fuel Economy •...
Page 227: Compass Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 • Units In Compass Display The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if Press and release this button to display equipped) can be changed between English and Metric one of eight compass readings and the units of measure. To make your selection, press and outside temperature.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Compass Calibration Compass Variance If the compass appears erratic or is inaccurate, you can Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic calibrate the compass manually by performing the fol- North and geographic North. To allow the compass lowing steps.
Page 229: Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Press and release the MENU button until Personal Settings displays in the EVIC. 3. Press the SCROLL button until “COMPASS VARI- ANCE” message and the last variance zone number displays in the EVIC.
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Use the SCROLL button to display one of the following “RKE UNLOCK” choices. When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless “LANGUAGE” Entry (RKE) UNLOCK button.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 “FLASH LAMP WITH LOCK” ON. The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will turned OFF if they were turned ON by this feature. To flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the make your selection, press and release the RESET button RKE transmitter.
Page 232: Radio General Information
230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make your selec- CALIBRATE COMPASS tion, press and hold the RESET button until “Off,” “30 Refer to “Manual Compass Calibration” under “Com- sec,” “60 sec,” or “90 sec” appears. pass Display.”...
Page 233: Two Types Of Signals
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 Two Types of Signals FM Reception There are two basic types of radio signals: AM (Ampli- Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia- tude Modulation), in which the transmitted sound causes tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to vary;...
Page 234: Sales Code Ren - Multimedia System - If Equipped
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable vehicles equipped with the Video Entertainment System Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Cen- (VES) , separate audio outputs allow passengers to listen ter (EVIC)” in Section 4. to the vehicle speakers while different audio tracks play through the system’s wireless headphones.
Page 235: Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition 3. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the System (VR) (If Equipped) word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis- For the radio, refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in played.
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The Touch the screen where the words “Show Time if Radio is clock setting menu will appear on the screen. Off” are displayed to change the current setting. 3.
Page 237: Sales Code Req - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Mp3/Wma Aux Jack)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO Operating Instructions - Radio Mode AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC AUX JACK) position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of your radio faceplate.
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio Phone Button (UConnect Hands-Free Phone) — If will remain tuned to the new station until you make Equipped another selection. Holding either button will bypass Press this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone stations without stopping until you release it.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ RW/FF SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons will begin to blink. causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL seconds will allow the program format type to be se- control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the lected.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon Program Type 16-Digit Character Display is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency News News station with the same selected Music Type name. The Nostalgia Nostalga Music Type function only operates when in the FM...
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, • Angle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will change selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (if highlighted selection.
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 • Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button allows Audio Language — If Equipped you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the language (effective only if the language is supported by TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes.
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Audio DRC — If Equipped a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, the defaults are effective only if the disc supports the Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio customer-preferred settings. dynamic range.
Page 245: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM, 12 FM, Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations to be stored into MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) pushbutton memory.
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) position to operate the radio. Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton with the corresponding number (1-6) where the LOAD Button —...
Page 247: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 SCAN Button (CD MODE) Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable CD currently playing. MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to the TIME Button (CD MODE) following restrictions.
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of directory levels: 8 If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/ • Maximum number of files: 255 WMA tracks on that disc. •...
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 Playback of MP3/WMA Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, Specification quency (kHz) the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,...
Page 250: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders to return to elapsed time display. on the disc.
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition No function. System (VR) (If Equipped) For the radio, refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) Section 3. No function. For UConnect “Voice Recognition System (VR),” refer to “Hands-Free Communication (UConnect )”...
Page 252: Sales Code Res - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)
250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Dolby SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Dolby Laboratories.
Page 253: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Operating Instructions - Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC another selection.
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune/Scroll available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With control knob. UConnect” message will display on the radio screen. 3.
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 INFO Button Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob a second time Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call and MID will display. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knob letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUSIC TYPE Button Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Information Inform mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button Jazz Jazz or turning the Tune/Scroll control knob within five News News seconds will allow the program format type to be se-...
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 Tune/Scroll control knob to adjust the minutes. Press Program Type 16-Digit Character Display the Tune/Scroll control knob again to save changes. Top 40 Top 40 AM and FM Buttons Weather Weather Press the buttons to select AM or FM modes. By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency SET Button —...
Page 258: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The sta- NOTE: This radio is capable of playing compact discs tions stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing (CD), recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable com- the pushbutton twice.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within CAUTION! 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. •...
Page 260: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button Press the right SEEK button to move to the next ran- Press this button to change the display from a large CD domly selected track. playing time display to a small CD playing time display. Press the RND button a second time to stop Random RW/FF Play.
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 • Level 2: 31 (including a separator . and a three- files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. character extension) The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files Playback of MP3 Files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the VBR bit rates.
Page 263: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders to return to elapsed time display. on the disc.
Page 264: Sales Code Reu - Multimedia System - If Equipped
262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) SALES CODE REU — MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM — IF Press this button to change the display to time of day. The EQUIPPED time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side OFF).
Page 265: Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 a remote color screen to provide maps, turn identifica- lockout for VES (if equipped), and a backup camera tion, selection menus, and instructions for selecting a display for vehicles equipped with a backup camera. variety of destinations and routes. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual”...
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Changing the Time Zone surrounding the joystick to select the desired time zone setting, and then press and release the joystick. A check NOTE: You can skip Steps 2 and 3 by pressing and mark will display next to the selection. holding the “TIME”...
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 turn the knob surrounding the joystick to select “Time NOTE: You can skip Steps 2 and 3 by pressing and Setup,” and then press and release the joystick. holding the “TIME” button on the radio for three sec- onds.
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. Turn the knob surrounding the joystick to set the hour 1. Turn on the multimedia system. highlighted on the clock on the screen. Press and release 2. Press and release the “SETUP” button on the radio. the joystick when done.
Page 269: Satellite Radio - If Equipped (Ren/Req/Rer/Res/Reu Radios Only)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY) www.sirius.com, or at www.siriuscanada.ca for Cana- Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- dian residents. ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification coast.
Page 270: Selecting Satellite Mode
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number Selecting Satellite Mode display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. A the radio to exit this screen. CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode.
Page 271: Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the SCAN Button form of short audio mutes. Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- •...
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the channel with the same selected Music Type name.
Page 273: Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 • Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/ pushbutton memory. The channels stored in SET 2 SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number. This memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the twice.
Page 274: Video Entertainment System - If Equipped
272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The optional Video Entertainment System (VES) cludes the following components for rear seat entertain- ment: • A diagonal 8 in (20 cm) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen integrated into the center overhead console. The screen features brightness control for optimum daytime and nighttime viewing.
Page 275: Universal Consumer Interface (Uci) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 • Two wireless infrared headsets allow rear seat passen- UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) — IF gers to listen to the same or individual audio sources. EQUIPPED Audio/Video RCA Jacks (AUX Jacks) NOTE: This section is for sales code RES/REL and on the rear of the center console enable REQ/RET radios only with UConnect .
Page 276: Connecting The Ipod Device
274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • the iPod battery charges when plugged into the UCI Play Mode connector. When switched to UCI mode the iPod will be in Play mode. In Play mode, you may use the following buttons Connecting The iPod Device on the radio faceplate to control the iPod and display Use the optional connection cable to connect an iPod to data:...
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 RW (Rewind) Button previous track in the list; if you press this button at any Press and hold the RW button to move backward in the other time in the current track it will go back to the current track.
Page 278: List Or Browse Mode
276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button Tune/Scroll Knob Pressing the SCAN button will play the first five seconds In the List mode, the Tune/Scroll knob functions in a of each track in the current list and then forward to the similar manner as the scroll wheel on the iPod .
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 Radio Preset Buttons LIST Button In the List mode, the radio preset buttons are used as Pressing the LIST button will take to the top level menu shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod device. of the iPod .
Page 280: Remote Sound System Controls - If Equipped
278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF Right-Hand Switch Functions EQUIPPED • Press the top of the switch to increase the volume. The remote sound system controls are located on the rear • Press the bottom of the switch to decrease the volume. surface of the steering wheel.
Page 281: Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (I.e., Cd) Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 Left-Hand Switch Functions for Media (i.e., CD) CD/DVD MAINTENANCE Operation To keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take the following precautions: • Press the top of the switch once to listen to the next track.
Page 282: Radio Operation And Cellular Phones
280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 8. Do not play discs that are small in size or have CLIMATE CONTROLS irregular shapes. The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. For infor- RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES mation about basic climate control functions, refer to Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being on in...
Page 283: General Climate Control Functions - All Systems
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 General Climate Control Functions — All with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front fascia protec- Systems tors may reduce airflow to the condenser, reducing air Blower Control conditioning performance.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Bi-Level floor outlet in the right quarter trim panel, unless the Air is directed through the panel and floor out- climate control for the rear passengers is ON and in lets. For vehicles equipped with a three-zone Panel mode.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 • Defrost NOTE: • Only use the Recirculation mode as a temporary Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. For vehicles equipped means to block out any outside odors, smoke, or dust, with a three-zone system, air is directed through the and to cool the interior rapidly upon initial start up in floor outlet in the right quarter trim panel, unless the...
Page 286: Single-Zone Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System
284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Single-Zone Manual Air Conditioning and Heating 2. Temperature Control Turn left for cooler or right for warmer temperature System settings. 3. Mode Control Turn to select either a primary mode as identified by the symbols on the control, or a blend of two of these modes. The closer the setting is to a particular symbol, the more air distribution you receive from that mode.
Page 287: Two- And Three-Zone Manual Air Conditioning And Heating Systems - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 6. Recirculation Mode Control Two- and Three-Zone Manual Air Conditioning Press and release to change the current setting. The and Heating Systems — If Equipped indicator illuminates when ON. Note - The A/C compressor operates in Mix and Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the A/C control is not pressed.
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Panel Mode Button 7. Right Front Temperature Control Press and release to select. The indicator illuminates Provides right front seat occupant with independent when selected. temperature control. Turn left for cooler or right for warmer temperature settings.
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 1. RR Control Turns the climate control in the overhead console above the second row passenger seats ON and OFF. Press and release to change the current setting. 2. Rear Blower Control The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the “O”...
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Rear Blower Control The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the “O” (Off) position. There are three blower speeds. 2. Rear Temperature Control Provides rear seat occupants with independent tempera- ture control.
Page 291: Two- And Three-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) Systems - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 Two- and Three-Zone Automatic Temperature 2. Left Front Temperature Control Control (ATC) Systems — If Equipped Provides left front seat occupant with independent tem- perature control. Turn left for cooler or right for warmer temperature settings. 3.
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Mode Button Note - To prevent window fogging, Recirculation Mode Press the DOWN or UP arrow to change the mode of air will not operate when either Defrost or Mix mode is distribution to Floor, Panel, Bi-Level, or Mix. selected.
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 2. Left Front Temperature Control release to select. Refer to “Automatic Operation — Two- Provides left front seat occupant with independent tem- and Three-Zone ATC” for more information. perature control. Turn left for cooler or right for warmer 7.
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Note - To prevent window fogging, Recirculation Mode 2. Rear Temperature Control will not operate when either Defrost or Mix mode is Provides independent temperature control for the rear selected. Doing so will cause the indicator to blink and cabin.
Page 295 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 2. Rear Blower Control The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the “O” (Off) position. There are 10 blower speeds. 3. Rear Temperature Control Provides rear seat occupants with independent tempera- ture control.
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Operation — Two- and Three-Zone ATC Using all of these inputs, the system automatically ad- The Two- and Three-Zone ATC systems automatically justs airflow temperature, airflow distribution, airflow maintain the climate in the cabin of the vehicle. To volume, and the amount of outside air recirculation.
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 the Left Front Temperature Control to dial in the tem- Automatic Operation — Rear-Zone ATC perature that you want the system to maintain for all 1. Press the REAR button on the Three-Zone ATC in the three zones.
Page 298: Operating Tips
296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Vacation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air suggested control settings for various weather condi- conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the tions.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 Side Window Demisters A/C Air Filter — If Equipped A side window demister outlet is located at each end of The A/C Air Filter will reduce, but not eliminate, diesel the instrument panel. These non-adjustable outlets direct and agricultural smells.
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 301 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ..... 303 Automatic Transaxle ..... 306 Automatic Transaxle .
Page 302 300 STARTING AND OPERATING All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped ..314 Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..326 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ....315 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) .
Page 303 STARTING AND OPERATING 301 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) — If Cruising Range ..... . . 362 Equipped ......350 Replacement Parts .
Page 304 302 STARTING AND OPERATING Adding Fuel ......367 Common Towing Definitions ... . . 372 Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .
Page 305: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 303 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a belts.
Page 306: Automatic Transaxle
304 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transaxle Normal Starting (Tip Start) The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK NOTE: Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the before shifting into any driving gear.
Page 307: If Engine Fails To Start
STARTING AND OPERATING 305 If Engine Fails To Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- WARNING! dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. •...
Page 308: After Starting
306 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will CAUTION! decrease as the engine warms up. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED Damage to the transaxle may occur if the following precautions are not observed: The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather.
Page 309: Brake/Transaxle Interlock System
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 Brake/Transaxle Interlock System WARNING! This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle position.
Page 310: Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System
308 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Insert a screwdriver or similar small tool into the hole may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and at the front of the cubby bin and push the manual precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles override release lever forward.
Page 311 STARTING AND OPERATING 309 Gear Ranges WARNING! PARK Never use PARK position on an Automatic Transaxle PARK supplements the parking brake by locking the as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply transaxle. The engine can be started in this range. Never parking brake fully when parked to guard against attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion.
Page 312 310 STARTING AND OPERATING NEUTRAL winds or while towing heavy trailers). Under these The engine may be started in this range. conditions, using the “5” range will improve perfor- mance and extend transaxle life by reducing excessive WARNING! shifting and heat build-up. “D”...
Page 313 STARTING AND OPERATING 311 in this range. The “3” (Drive) range should also be used CAUTION! when descending steep grades to prevent brake system distress. If the transaxle operating temperature exceeds ac- ceptable limits, the vehicle computer will override NOTE: Using the “3” (Drive) range while operating the “D”...
Page 314: Autostick - If Equipped
312 STARTING AND OPERATING PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper- earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has ate. This Reset feature allows the vehicle to be driven to diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could an authorized dealer for service without damaging the recur.
Page 315: Autostick Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 AutoStick Operation AutoStick General Information By placing the shift lever one shift-level below the DRIVE • You can start out in 1st or 2nd gear. The system will position, it can be moved from side to side. This allows ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle the driver to select a higher or lower range of gears.
Page 316: All Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
314 STARTING AND OPERATING • If a low range is selected and the engine accelerates to ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED the rev limit, the transaxle will automatically select the This feature provides on-demand All-Wheel Drive next higher ratio. (AWD).
Page 317: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 CAUTION! WARNING! All wheels must have the same size and type tires. Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. Unequal tire sizes must not be used. Unequal tire Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the size may cause failure of the power transfer unit.
Page 318: Driving Through Water
316 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. Flowing/Rising Water 3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first WARNING! become visible. Do not drive on, or cross, a road or a path where 4.
Page 319 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 CAUTION! CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing water • Driving through standing water may cause dam- before driving through it. Never drive through age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- standing water that is deeper than the bottom of ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.
Page 320: Parking Brake
318 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE WARNING! The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle. • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 WARNING! km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 321 STARTING AND OPERATING 319 When parking on a hill, it is important to apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the transaxle locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade.
Page 322 320 STARTING AND OPERATING The Brake System Warning Light in the instru- WARNING! ment cluster will turn on when the parking brake is applied and the ignition switch is on. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is number of reasons.
Page 323: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake systems. If either of the two hydraulic • Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and systems loses normal capability, the remaining possibly an accident. Driving with your foot rest- system will still function.
Page 324: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
322 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) WARNING! This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics under adverse braking conditions. The system controls from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up to traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
Page 325: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM working properly. This self check occurs each time the Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h). brake control system commonly referred to as ESP. This ABS is activated during braking under certain road or system includes Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Brake stopping conditions.
Page 326 324 STARTING AND OPERATING All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and WARNING! type and tires must be properly inflated to produce accurate signals for the computer. • The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly Anti-Lock Brake Light installed or high output radio transmitting equipment.
Page 327: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 If both the Brake System Warning Light and the ABS WARNING! Light remain on, the ABS and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not functioning. Immedi- BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from ate repair to the ABS system is required.
Page 328: Traction Control System (Tcs)
326 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction Control System (TCS) Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the the driven wheels.
Page 329: Electronic Stability Program (Esp)
STARTING AND OPERATING 327 applying the brake of the appropriate wheel. Engine WARNING! power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path. Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- tions, and driving conditions, influence the chance The ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the path that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
Page 330 328 STARTING AND OPERATING active. The ESP/TCS Indicator Light also flashes when ESP Operating Modes TCS is active. If the ESP/TCS Indicator Light begins to The ESP system has two available operating modes. flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and Full On apply as little throttle as possible.
Page 331: Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 329 ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator Light The malfunction indicator for the ESP is com- bined with the BAS indicator. The ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and the ESP/TCS Indicator Light in the instrument cluster both turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Page 332: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
330 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: NOTE: The TSC is disabled when the ESP system is in • The ESP/TCS Indicator Light and the ESP/BAS Mal- the “Partial Off” mode. function Indicator Light will turn on momentarily WARNING! each time the ignition switch is turned ON. •...
Page 333: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 331 POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability Continued operation with reduced power steering in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. steering capability if power assist is lost.
Page 334: Tire Safety Information
332 STARTING AND OPERATING • European-Metric tire sizing is based on European TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION design standards. Tires designed to this standard have TIRE MARKINGS the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter P is absent from this tire size designation.
Page 335 STARTING AND OPERATING 333 Tire Sizing Chart TIRE SIZING TERMS Size Designation: P = Passenger Car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger Car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 336 334 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SIZING TERMS 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 337 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 TIRE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 338: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
336 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE LOADING AND TIRE PRESSURE Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry...
Page 339 STARTING AND OPERATING 337 Loading occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed lbs.” on the Tire and Loading Information placard. The the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed...
Page 340 338 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX” cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five NOTE: The following table shows examples on how to 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capaci-...
Page 341 STARTING AND OPERATING 339...
Page 342: Tires - General Information
340 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. Safety— WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and •Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 343 STARTING AND OPERATING 341 3. Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability— WARNING! Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable •Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. ride. You could lose control of your vehicle. •Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed either on...
Page 344 342 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- ways reinstall the valve stem cap (if equipped). This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the valve stem. Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always “cold tire inflation pressure.”...
Page 345 STARTING AND OPERATING 343 Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading the Winter.
Page 346 344 STARTING AND OPERATING Radial Ply Tires vehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, the original tire should be repaired (or replaced) and rein- WARNING! stalled at the first opportunity. Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires WARNING! on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle •...
Page 347 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 DO NOT install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use spare wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare.
Page 348 346 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, DO Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to NOT spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 help you in determining when your tires should be replaced. km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously with- out stopping when you are stuck.
Page 349 STARTING AND OPERATING 347 Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little point. exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with oil, grease, and gasoline. Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying Replacement Tires factors including, but not limited to:...
Page 350 348 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! • NEVER use a tire with a smaller load index or DO NOT use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of capacity, other than what was originally equipped unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension on your vehicle.
Page 351: Tire Chains
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Alignment And Balance TIRE CHAINS Poor suspension alignment may result in: Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom- mended. • Fast tire wear. • Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided CAUTION! wear. Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are •...
Page 352: Snow Tires
350 STARTING AND OPERATING SNOW TIRES TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) — IF Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires EQUIPPED during the winter. Standard tires are of the all season type • The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle designation on the tire sidewall.
Page 353 STARTING AND OPERATING 351 The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle is may need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 driven. This is normal and there should be no adjust- mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this ment for this increased pressure.
Page 354 352 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire • The TPMS has been optimized for the original failure or condition. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size •...
Page 355: Base System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 353 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale light will the tire. illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or Base System —...
Page 356 354 STARTING AND OPERATING will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. The NOTE: Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale light will turn off when 1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure the fault condition no longer exists. A system fault can monitoring sensor.
Page 357: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and The TPMS consists of the following components: reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, • Receiver module the TPMS will update automatically and the TPMS •...
Page 358 356 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible a graphic showing the pressure values of each tire with and inflate the tires with low pressure (those flashing in the low tire pressure values flashing.
Page 359 STARTING AND OPERATING 357 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPMS sensors. 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals. 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
Page 360: General Information
358 STARTING AND OPERATING light will remain on and a chime will sound. In addition, TPMS Telltale light will turn off and the graphic in the the graphic in the EVIC will still display a flashing EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes pressure value.
Page 361: Flexible Fuel- 2.7L Engines Only
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the following licenses: United States ..... KR5S120123 Canada .
Page 362: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
360 STARTING AND OPERATING Along with the special E-85 fuel filler cap, your vehicle ETHANOL FUEL (E-85) may display a badge, which also indicates it can operate E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and on E-85. 15% unleaded gasoline. WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury.
Page 363: Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat- ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) ing between E-85 and unleaded gasoline is recom- Block heater usage is beneficial for E-85 startability when mended. the ambient temperature is less than 32°F (0°C). When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: SELECTION OF ENGINE OIL FOR FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES (E-85) AND GASOLINE...
Page 364: Starting
362 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING CAUTION! The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an compatible components can damage your vehicle.
Page 365: Fuel Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 FUEL REQUIREMENTS 3.5L Engine The 3.5L Engine is designed to meet all 2.4L and 2.7L Engines emissions regulations and provide satisfac- 2.4L and 2.7L Engines are designed to meet tory fuel economy and performance when all emissions regulations and provide ex- using high-quality unleaded gasoline hav- cellent fuel economy and performance ing an octane range of 87 to 89.
Page 366: Reformulated Gasoline
364 STARTING AND OPERATING as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experi- The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso- ence these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline lines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro- before considering service for the vehicle. vide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components.
Page 367: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 MMT In Gasoline CAUTION! MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline For vehicles equipped with a 2.4L or 3.5L engine, DO blended with MMT provides no performance advantage NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or E85 Etha- beyond gasoline of the same octane number without nol.
Page 368: Materials Added To Fuel
366 STARTING AND OPERATING • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition mal- Materials Added to Fuel All gasoline sold in the United States is required to functions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat. contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light detergents or other additives is not needed under normal smoke, your engine may be out of tune or malfunc-...
Page 369: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 367 • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte- Carbon Monoxide Warnings nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time WARNING! the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.
Page 370 368 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emissions control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). • A poorly fitting gas cap could let impurities into the fuel system. •...
Page 371: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 properly. The MIL in the instrument cluster may turn WARNING! on if the gas cap is not secured properly. Make sure that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near refueled.
Page 372: Vehicle Loading
370 STARTING AND OPERATING • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) the “Vehicle Certification Label.” This information • Type of Vehicle should be used for passenger and luggage loading as indicated.
Page 373: Overloading
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle WARNING! separately. It is important that you distribute the load evenly over the front and rear axles. Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is important that you do not exceed the maximum front Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and or rear GAWR.
Page 374: Trailer Towing
372 STARTING AND OPERATING A loaded vehicle is shown in the illustration. Note that TRAILER TOWING neither the GVWR nor the GAWR capacities have been In this section, you will find safety tips and information exceeded. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle.
Page 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) is the weight of the The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the maximum trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables, and capacity of the front and rear axles.
Page 376 374 STARTING AND OPERATING Frontal Area of hitches are the most popular on the market today and Frontal area is the maximum height and maximum width they are commonly used to tow small- and medium- of the front of a trailer. sized trailers.
Page 377 STARTING AND OPERATING 375 WARNING! • An improperly adjusted weight distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability, braking performance, and could result in an accident. • Weight distributing systems may not be compatible with surge brake couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable recreational vehicle dealer for additional information.
Page 378: Trailer Hitch Classification
376 STARTING AND OPERATING The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max.
Page 379: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. GCWR (Gross Com- Frontal Engine/Transaxle Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. bined Wt. Rating) Area 22 sq ft 1,000 lbs (454 kg) which includes...
Page 380 378 STARTING AND OPERATING GCWR (Gross Com- Frontal Engine/Transaxle Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. bined Wt. Rating) Area 40 sq ft 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg) which in- 8,300 lbs (3,765 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg) (3.7 sq m) cludes 1 to 2 persons &...
Page 381: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 379 Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
Page 382: Towing Requirements
380 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options or authorized dealer-installed • Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 mi (805 km) options must be considered as part of the total load on of vehicle operation.
Page 383 STARTING AND OPERATING 381 • Safety chains must always be used between your WARNING! vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing slack for turning corners.
Page 384 382 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized. − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage (This requirement may limit the ability to always before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires–General Infor- achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a mation”...
Page 385 STARTING AND OPERATING 383 − An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is WARNING! required when towing a trailer with electronically actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic draulic brake lines.
Page 386 384 STARTING AND OPERATING The Trailer Tow Package may include a 4- and 7-pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness and connector. NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Page 387: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 385 Towing Tips — Automatic Transaxle The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, select the “3” range for 4-speed automatic or the “5” range for 6-speed automatic. NOTE: Using the “3”...
Page 388 386 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Check the 4-speed automatic transaxle fluid Towing Tips — Autostick (If Equipped) level before towing. The 6-speed transaxle is sealed and − By using the Autostick modes and selecting a specific the fluid level cannot be checked. See your authorized gear range, frequent shifting can be avoided.
Page 389: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Towing Tips — Cooling System RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND To reduce potential for engine and transaxle overheating, MOTORHOME, ETC.) take the following actions: TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER − City Driving VEHICLE (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On When stopped for short periods, put transaxle in NEU- The Ground) TRAL and increase engine idle speed.
Page 391: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ....390 Jacking Instructions ....398 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 392: Hazard Warning Flasher
390 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER NOTE: With extended use, the hazard warning flashers The HAZARD switch is located in the instrument panel may wear down your battery. switch bank above the climate controls. IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS Push and release the switch to turn on the hazard In any of the following situations, you can reduce the warning flashers.
Page 393 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 391 heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids WARNING! in removing heat from the engine cooling system. A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or CAUTION! others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
Page 394: Engine Oil Overheating - 2.4L Gas And 2.0L Diesel Engines Only (If Equipped)
392 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Engine Oil Overheating — 2.4L Gas and 2.0L JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Diesel Engines Only (If Equipped) WARNING! On hot days the engine oil temperature may become too hot during sustained high-speed driving or if towing a •...
Page 395: Jack Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 393 Jack Location Spare Tire Location The jack and jack-handle are stowed underneath a cover The spare tire is stowed underneath the rear of the in the rear storage bin in the cargo area. vehicle and is held in place by means of a cable winch mechanism.
Page 396: Spare Tire Removal
394 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For ex- ample, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. Spare Tire Removal NOTE: On Seven-Passenger Models, fold the third-row passenger seats flat.
Page 397 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 395 seated on component 2. This will make it easier to rotate 4. Tilt the retainer at the end of the winch cable and the assembly when operating the winch mechanism. remove it from the center of the wheel. 2.
Page 398: Spare Tire Stowage
396 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Stowage NOTE: On Seven-Passenger Models, fold the third-row passenger seats flat. This will provide more space when accessing the jacking tools and when operating the winch mechanism. 1. Remove the jack-handle components 1, 2, and 3 from storage and assemble them.
Page 399 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 397 NOTE: Assemble components 2 and 3 by seating the CAUTION! small ball at the end of component 2 in the small hole at the end of component 3. This will lock these components The winch mechanism is designed for use with the together.
Page 400: Jacking Instructions
398 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Tilt the retainer at the end of the winch cable and drop 5. Fit the assembled jack-handle over the winch drive it through the center of the wheel. Then place the spare nut. Rotate the jack-handle assembly clockwise to raise tire with the cable and retainer underneath the vehicle.
Page 401 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 399 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and jack-handle from WARNING! stowage. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent 2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts on the personal injury or damage to your vehicle: wheel with the flat tire.
Page 402 400 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Engagement Locations...
Page 403 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 401 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise WARNING! with the jack handle. Raise the vehicle until the tire just clears the road surface and enough clearance is obtained To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel to install the spare tire.
Page 404 402 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to “Limited-Use 9. Finish tightening the wheel nuts. Push down on the Spare” under “Tires — General Information” in Sec- wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate tion 5 for additional warnings, cautions, and informa- wheel nuts until each nut has been tightened twice.
Page 405 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 403 11. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area. Do not Wheel Nuts stow the deflated tire in the spare tire stowage location. Tighten all wheel nuts occasionally to eliminate the Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced as soon possibility of wheel studs being sheared or the bolt holes as possible.
Page 406: Jump-Starting Procedures
404 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, or cloth- • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ing. Don’t lean over battery when attaching ever the hood is raised.
Page 407 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 405 The battery is stored in a compartment that is located WARNING! behind the left front fender and is accessible through the wheel well. Remote jump-start terminals are located in Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this the engine compartment.
Page 408 406 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal 6. If the vehicle is equipped with Sentry Key Immobi- of the booster battery and then to the engine ground (-) lizer, turn the ignition switch to the ON position for three of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Page 409 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 407 WARNING! WARNING! During cold weather when temperatures are below Any procedure other than above could result in: freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery 1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery vent;...
Page 410: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
408 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE WARNING! If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause axle and front wheels.
Page 411: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 409 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE CAUTION! Without The Ignition Key Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast Front Wheel Drive (FWD) may lead to transaxle overheating and failure. It can Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed also damage the tires.
Page 412: Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
410 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the key must be in the ON position, Towing With The Key In The Ignition And All Four Wheels On The Ground) not the ACC position.
Page 413: Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 411 All Wheel Drive (AWD) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi- A Tow Dolly tions: The shift lever must be in NEUTRAL, the distance Front Wheel Drive (FWD) to be traveled must not exceed 15 mi (25 km), the towing Rear towing is not recommended with the front wheels speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h), and both front...
Page 415: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 2.4L Engine Compartment ....416 Maintenance Procedures ....422 2.7L Engine Compartment .
Page 416 414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE A/C Air Filter — If Equipped ... . 432 Front And Rear Wheel Bearings ... 449 Power Steering —...
Page 417 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 License Plate Light ....467 Engine ......470 Fluids And Capacities .
Page 418: L Engine Compartment
416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2.4L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1 — Coolant Bottle 8 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post 2 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 9 — Remote Jump-Start Negative Post 3 — Power Steering Fluid 10 — Fuses (Totally Integrated Power Module [TIPM]) 4 —...
Page 419: L Engine Compartment
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 2.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1 — Coolant Bottle 7 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 8 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post 3 — Power Steering Fluid 9 — Remote Jump-Start Negative Post 4 — Engine Oil Fill 10 —...
Page 420: L Engine Compartment
418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3.5L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1 — Coolant Bottle 7 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post 2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 8 — Remote Jump-Start Negative Post 3 — Power Steering Fluid 9 — Fuses (Totally Integrated Power Module [TIPM]) 4 —...
Page 421: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emissions control system.
Page 422: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE off the message. If the problem persists, the message will serviced, recently had a dead battery, or a battery replace- appear the next time the vehicle is started. ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I/M test, the vehicle may fail the test.
Page 423: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will as you normally would in order for the OBD II system to happen: update. A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the system is now ready. a.
Page 424: Authorized Dealer Service
422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE AUTHORIZED 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 425 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will give you an incorrect reading.
Page 426 424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Selection CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 427 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.4L and 2.7L The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended Engines engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com- temperatures.
Page 428: Engine Oil Filter
426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters Drive Belts — Check Condition and Tension Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and Belt tension is controlled by means of an automatic oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, tensioner.
Page 429: Spark Plugs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 Spark Plugs WARNING! Spark plugs must fire properly to assure engine perfor- mance and emissions control. New plugs should be The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.,) can installed at the specified mileage. The entire set should be provide a measure of protection in the case of engine replaced if there is any malfunction due to a faulty spark backfire.
Page 430 428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- systems can result in civil penalties being assessed portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure against you.
Page 431: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 and allow the vehicle to cool. Thereafter, obtain service, Maintenance-Free Battery including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifications im- You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- mediately. tenance required. To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: NOTE: The battery is stored in a compartment that is located behind the left front fender and is accessible •...
Page 432 430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
Page 433: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants 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 434: A/C Air Filter - If Equipped
432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- operating or personal injury may result.
Page 435 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 Glove Box Removal A/C Air Filter Replacement 3. Pivot the glove box downward. 5. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight out of the housing. 4. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter cover to the HVAC housing and remove the cover.
Page 436: Power Steering - Fluid Check
434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- CAUTION! pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- rized dealer. No chemical flushes should be used in any The A/C air filter is labeled with an arrow to indicate power steering system;...
Page 437: Front Suspension Ball Joints
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 Front Suspension Ball Joints attention should also be given to hood latching compo- There are two front suspension lower ball joints that are nents to ensure proper function. When performing other permanently lubricated. Inspect these ball joints when underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism, other maintenance is performed.
Page 438: Windshield Washers/Rear Window Washer
436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods The windshield washer and the rear window washer may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use share the same fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir is washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt located in the engine compartment.
Page 439: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 damaged, have a competent technician inspect the com- WARNING! plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open Commercially available windshield washer solvents seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes are flammable.
Page 440: Cooling System
438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Coolant Checks Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 WARNING! months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition fresh coolant.
Page 441 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 Cooling System — Drain, Flush, and Refill CAUTION! The system should be drained, flushed, and refilled at the intervals shown in the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8. • Mixing of coolants other than specified HOAT engine coolants, may result in engine damage and If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amount may decrease corrosion protection.
Page 442 440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This solution.
Page 443 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any Disposal of Used Coolant accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your WARNING! local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community.
Page 444 442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Six Cylinder Engines — the level of the coolant in the humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor- pressurized coolant bottle should be between the ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant to “COLD” and “FULL” range on the bottle when the enter the radiator.
Page 445: Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 • Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOAT engine Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses coolant (minimum) and distilled water for proper Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence corrosion protection of your engine, which contains of heat and mechanical damage. Hard or soft spots, aluminum components.
Page 446: Fuel System
444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fuel System WARNING! The Electronic Fuel Injection high-pressure fuel system’s hoses and fittings have unique material characteristics Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and that provide adequate sealing and resist attack by dete- possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting riorated gasoline.
Page 447 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 Ensure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or immediately. Eventual deterioration of the hose can collapsed. take place, resulting in a possibility of a burst failure. Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they WARNING! are secure and no leaks are present.
Page 448 446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing WARNING! the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake fluid reser- • Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in voir.
Page 449: Automatic Transaxle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 Fluid Level Check — Vehicles with 2.4L and 2.7L CAUTION! Engines Use the following procedure to check the automatic Do not allow petroleum-based fluid to contaminate transaxle fluid level properly: the brake fluid. Seal damage may result. 1.
Page 450 448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE driven at least 15 mi (24 km). Hot fluid cannot be held CAUTION! comfortably between the fingertips. Cold fluid is at a temperature below 80°F (27°C). • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- 7.
Page 451: Front And Rear Wheel Bearings
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 Fluid and Filter Changes Special Additives Change the automatic transaxle fluid and filter at the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered intervals shown in the “Maintenance Schedule” in this product and its performance may be impaired by supple- manual.
Page 452 450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Salt in the air near seacoast localities. corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants. road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will Washing have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-...
Page 453 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 • If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or CAUTION! similar cause, which destroys the paint and protective coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos- Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such sible.
Page 454 452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use Mopar Mopar Spot & Stain Remover if absolutely necessary. Do Wheel Cleaner (05066247AB) or equivalent or select a not use harsh cleaners or Armorall . Use Mopar Total nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring Clean to clean vinyl upholstery pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes.
Page 455 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 • For grease stains, apply Mopar Multi-Purpose WARNING! Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. • Do not use any solvents or protectants on Yes Essen- Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Page 456: Cleaning The Cupholders
454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces 2. Dry with a soft tissue. All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis Seat Belt Maintenance with Mopar Glass Cleaner or any commercial Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical household-type glass cleaner.
Page 457: Fuses (Totally Integrated Power Module)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455 FUSES (TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER CAUTION! MODULE) The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is located • When installing the power module cover, it is in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. important to ensure the cover is properly posi- This center contains fuses and relays.
Page 458 456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 40 Amp Power Folding Seat 40 Amp Flex Fuel/PZEV Motor - if — — Green Green equipped 30 Amp Transfer Case Module - if 30 Amp (If Equipped) Headlamp —...
Page 459 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457 Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 60 Amp Radiator Fan Motor 20 Amp Power Outlet #1/Accessory — — Yellow Yellow (ACC) Rain Sensor 30 Amp Front Windshield Wiper Hi/ 20 Amp Power Outlet #2 (Battery or —...
Page 460 458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Automatic Temperature 15 Amp Left Park/Side Marker/ — Control (ATC) - if equipped, — Blue Running/Tail Lights, License Underhood Light Lights 30 Amp Radio, Amplifier (AMP) 15 Amp Right Park/Side Marker/...
Page 461 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459 Cartridge Mini- Cartridge Mini- Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Fuel Pump/Diesel Lift 10 Amp NGC (Powertrain Control — — Yellow Pump Module) Battery Feed 10 Amp Power MIRRORS Switch/ 10 Amp Power Assist Module, —...
Page 462: Vehicle Storage
460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE — Ignition Run/ — If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21 Accessory Relay days you may want to take steps to preserve your battery. — — Ignition Run Relay You may: —...
Page 463 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number LIGHTS BULBS — Outside Bulb No. Courtesy/Reading Lights Low Beam Headlight ..... 9006 (Incandescent) .
Page 464: Bulb Replacement
462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, Front Turn Signal/Park Light, Side Marker Light 1. Open the hood. NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner filter housing and position the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) aside to replace certain the lights in the left headlight housing.
Page 465: Front Fog Light
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 2. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector ⁄ turn counter- CAUTION! clockwise and remove it from the fog light housing. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Page 466: Tail/Stop Light, Rear Turn Signal Light, Tail Light, Backup Light
464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Tail/Stop Light, Rear Turn Signal Light, Tail Light, CAUTION! Backup Light The taillights are a two-piece design. The tail/stop lights Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil and rear turn signal lights are located in the rear corner contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
Page 467 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 4. Rotate the applicable bulb’s electrical connector ⁄ 6. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the turn counterclockwise and remove it from the taillight taillight housing and rotate the connector ⁄ turn clock- housing. wise to lock it in place. 7.
Page 468 466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Rotate the applicable bulb’s electrical connector ⁄ 5. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install turn counterclockwise and remove it from the housing. the replacement bulb. 6. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the housing and rotate the connector ⁄...
Page 469 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 License Plate Light 2. Insert a small flat-blade tool between the end of the lens with the locking tab and the surrounding housing 1. Push the small locking tab sticking out of the end of and then pivot the tool to separate the lens from the the lens toward the side of the vehicle and hold it in that housing.
Page 470 468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Component U.S. Metric Fuel (approximate) Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models with 2.4 Liter PZEV Engine 18.5 gal 70 l FWD Models without 2.4 Liter PZEV Engine 20.5 gal 77.6 l All-Wheel Drive Models 21.1 gal 79.8 l Engine Oil with Filter...
Page 471 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 Component U.S. Metric 2.7 Liter Engine and Three-Zone Climate Control System (Mopar 12 qts 11.4 l Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent 3.5 Liter Engine and Single- or Dual-Zone Climate Control System (Mo- 9.8 qts 9.3 l par Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent 3.5 Liter Engine and Three-Zone Climate Control System (Mopar...
Page 472 470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Engine Coolant Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of Engine Oil (2.4L) Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 473 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 Component Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts Spark Plugs (2.7L) RE14PMC5 (Gap.050 in [1.27 mm]) Spark Plugs (3.5L) ZFR5LP-13G (Gap.050 in [1.27 mm]) Fuel Selection (2.4L) 87 Octane Fuel Selection (2.7L) 87 Octane Fuel Selection (2.7L - EXCEPT CALI- E-85 Ethanol FORNIA EMISSION STATES) Fuel Selection (3.5L)
Page 474 472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Automatic Transaxle Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Mopar Gear Lubricant 75W-90 or equivalent Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) Mopar Gear Lubricant 75W-90 or equivalent. Mopar DOT 3, SAE J1703 or equivalent should be used. If DOT 3 brake Brake Master Cylinder fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Page 475 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emissions Control System Maintenance ..474 Maintenance Service Schedule ... . 477 Maintenance Schedule ....474...
Page 476 474 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type, The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. the continued proper functioning of the Emissions Con- On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) trol System.
Page 477 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 475 NOTE: Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator • The oil change indicator message will not monitor the message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil scheduled oil change is performed by someone other if it has been six months since your last oil change, than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by...
Page 478 476 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES At Each Stop for Fuel At Each Oil Change • Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Engine Oil” under • Change the engine oil filter. “Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. •...
Page 479 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 477 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 6 Months 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 18 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Maintenance Service Schedule Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Page 480 478 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 Months 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Maintenance Service Schedule Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Page 481 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 479 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 42 Months 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 54 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Maintenance Service Schedule Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Page 482 480 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Change power transfer unit (PTU) fluid. Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate the tires.
Page 483 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 481 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 78 Months 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Maintenance Service Schedule Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Page 484 482 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 90 Months 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or Maintenance Service Schedule Maintenance Service Schedule 102 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Page 485 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 483 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 114 Months 108 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate the tires. Rotate the tires.
Page 486 484 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Change rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid. Rotate the tires. Change power transfer unit (PTU) fluid. Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary. Change the automatic transmission fluid and Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped).
Page 487 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Your Vehicle ......487 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 488 486 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Publication Order Forms ....492 Traction Grades ..... . 493 Department Of Transportation Uniform Temperature Grades .
Page 489: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 487 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 490: Chrysler Llc Customer Center
488 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Owner’s telephone number (home and office) high quality service. The manufacturer’s authorized deal- ers have the facilities, factory-trained technicians, special • Authorized dealership name tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is •...
Page 491: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 489 In Mexico contact: Service Contract Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 You may have purchased a service contract for an vehicle Sante Fe C.P. 05109 to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected Mexico, D.
Page 492: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)
490 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Contract, and you require service after the manufactur- WARNING! er’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the contract documents, and contact the person listed Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain in those documents.
Page 493: Mopar Parts
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 491 MOPAR PARTS To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153), available from an authorized dealer. They will help keep or go to http://www.safercar.gov;...
Page 494: Publication Order Forms
492 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Diagnostic Procedure Manuals PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals, you may use either the Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia- website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi- tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians cepted.
Page 495: Traction Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 493 Call toll free at: Treadwear The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:...
Page 496: Department Of Transportation Uniform Temperature Grades
494 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- WARNING! sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not WARNING! include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or...
Page 497 INDEX...
Page 498 496 INDEX About Your Brakes ....318,321 Airbag Maintenance ..... . . 61 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 499 INDEX 497 Audio Systems (Radio) ....232,262 Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ..172 Auto Down Power Windows ....35 Auxiliary Power Outlet .
Page 500 498 INDEX Brake Assist Warning Light ....214 Camera, Rear ......88 Brake Control System, Electronic .
Page 501 INDEX 499 Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....186,370 Cleaning Catalytic Converter ..... . 427 Wheels .
Page 502 500 INDEX Contract, Service ......489 Cup Holder ......176,454 Converter, Catalytic .
Page 503 INDEX 501 Disposal Brake Assist System ....325 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ....441 Electronic Roll Mitigation .
Page 504 502 INDEX Block Heater ......306 Overheating ......390 Break-In Recommendations .
Page 505 INDEX 503 Automatic Transaxle ....449 Fluid Level Checks Engine Oil ......426,470 Automatic Transaxle .
Page 506 504 INDEX Ethanol ......364 Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge) ....203 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .
Page 507 INDEX 505 Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) ..89,262,263 Time Delay ......145 Hard Drive (HDD) .
Page 508 506 INDEX Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....15 Jack Location ......393 Indicator, Traction Control .
Page 509 INDEX 507 Latches ....... . 77 Cargo ......150 Hood .
Page 510 508 INDEX Instrument Cluster ....144,203 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..210,350 Intensity Control ..... . . 150 Traction Control .
Page 511 INDEX 509 Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ....194 Exterior Folding ......86 Lumbar Support .
Page 512 510 INDEX Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ... . 363,470 Oil Filter, Selection ..... . . 426 Odometer Onboard Diagnostic System .
Page 513 INDEX 511 Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ..89,262,263 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ....48 Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..336 Preparation for Jacking .
Page 514 512 INDEX Rear Seat, Folding ....130,140 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ....20 Rear Washer Fluid .
Page 515 INDEX 513 Safety Defects, Reporting ....491 Reminder ......206 Safety, Exhaust Gas .
Page 516 514 INDEX Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..439,470 Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) ..297 Selection of Oil ......424 Signals, Turn .
Page 517 INDEX 515 Starting and Operating ....303 Sway Control, Trailer ....330,374 Starting Procedures .
Page 518 516 INDEX Tire Markings ......332 Safety ......332,340 Tire Safety Information .
Page 519 INDEX 517 Traction Control ..... . 213,326 Selection of Lubricant ....472 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) .
Page 520 518 INDEX Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port ... 232,262 Voice Recognition System (VR) ....116 Universal Transmitter ..... 161 Unleaded Gasoline .
Page 521 INDEX 519 Window Fogging ......296 Wiper Blade Replacement ....435,436 Windows .
Page 522 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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