Page 1 Avenger 2 0 1 0 OWNE R ’ S MANUAL...
Page 2: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 4: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .
Page 5: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
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Page 7: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
Page 8: 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 10: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ..18 Ignition Key Removal .
Page 11 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Open Window Feature — If Power Window Switches ....35 Equipped ......26 Auto Window Down —...
Page 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 48 Airbag System Components ....57 Rear Seat Belts ..... . . 48 Advanced Front Airbag Features .
Page 13: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized dealer.
Page 14: Ignition Key Removal
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transaxle Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position, push the key and cylinder inward, rotate the key to the LOCK position, and remove the key. Ignition Switch Positions 1 —...
Page 15 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and • If you try to remove the key before you place the shift power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tempo- after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi- rarily in the ignition switch lock cylinder.
Page 16: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the CAUTION! door, turn the key rearward, to unlock the door, turn the key forward. For door lock lubrication, refer to “Mainte- An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves.
Page 17: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: A key, which has not been programmed, is also CAUTION! considered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle. Always remove the Sentry Key from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Page 18: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided 2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). the ignition switch to the ON position for at least three This PIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds.
Page 19: General Information
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • This device must accept any interference that may be The new Sentry Key is programmed. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro- received, including interference that may cause undes- ired operation.
Page 20: To Arm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 horn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual signals Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is after 15 minutes, and then the Vehicle Security Alarm will opened, the ignition switch is turned ON, or the power rearm itself.
Page 21: To Disarm The System
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Disarm The System of the previously described arming sequences has oc- Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter curred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of or insert a valid Sentry Key into the ignition lock whether you are in the vehicle or not.
Page 22: Illuminated Entry - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- The courtesy/reading lights will turn on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open tesy lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in either door.
Page 23: To Unlock The Doors
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To Unlock the Doors • The line of transmission must not be blocked with Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE metal objects. transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to unlock all doors.
Page 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- following procedure: ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm system. Opening a door with the 1.
Page 25: To Lock The Doors
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UN- following procedure: LOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm system. 1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer Illuminated Approach —...
Page 26: To Unlatch The Trunk
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Sound Horn with Lock 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with are locked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 27: Using The Panic Alarm
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless The RKE remotely lowers both driver and passenger you turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second front windows simultaneously.
Page 28: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 1. With the RKE transmitter buttons facing down, use a 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the flat blade to pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause apart.
Page 29: Remote Start System - If Equipped
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal How to Use Remote Start distance, check for these two conditions. All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: 1.
Page 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 NOTE: WARNING! • If an engine fault is present the vehicle will start and • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or then shut down 10 seconds later. confined area.
Page 31: Door Locks
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To avoid unintentional shut downs, the system DOOR LOCKS will disable the one-time press of the Remote Start button Manual Door Locks for two seconds after receiving a valid remote start Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from request.
Page 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving • For personal security and safety in the event of an children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as number of reasons.
Page 33: Power Door Locks
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks A door lock switch is located on the driver and passenger door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors. NOTE: To prevent you from locking your key in the vehicle, the power door LOCK switch will not operate when the key is in the ignition and the driver door is open.
Page 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Auto Unlock On Exit The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle power door locks if: Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings...
Page 35: Child Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws. Child Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) The Child Protection Door Locks (Rear Doors) are located inside the rear edge of the door. Insert the tip of the ignition key or similar flat-bladed object into the lock and rotate approximately one–quarter turn to the LOCK or UNLOCK position (as indicated by the stamped icons).
Page 36: Power Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, position. Opening either front door will cancel this move the lock plunger up (UNLOCKED position), roll feature. The time for this feature is programmable. down the window, and open the door with the outside Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center door handle.
Page 37: Auto Window Down - If Equipped
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE There is a single window control on the passenger’s door Auto Window Down — If Equipped trim panel, which operates the passenger door window. The front window controls on the driver and passenger The window controls will operate when the ignition door trim panels have an Auto-Down feature.
Page 38: Reset Auto Up
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 To cancel the Auto Up movement, operate the switch WARNING! either in the up or down direction and release the switch. When the window is almost closed, there is no To close the window part way, lift the window switch to anti-pinch protection.
Page 39: Window Lockout Switch
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Lockout Switch Using the Remote Open Windows Feature with The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows Key Fob – If Equipped you to disable the window control on the other doors. To To lower the front windows using the RKE transmitter disable the window controls on the other doors, press the perform the following procedure:...
Page 40: Trunk Release
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, then adjust the With the ignition ON, the word “deck” will display in sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting. place of the odometer display indicating that the trunk is open.
Page 41: Trunk Safety Warning
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE TRUNK SAFETY WARNING WARNING! Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended.
Page 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 • Advanced Front Airbags for driver and front passen- • All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which lock the seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt •...
Page 43: Lap/Shoulder Belts
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown WARNING! from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer inside of the vehicle.
Page 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and your injuries in a collision much worse. You might using a seat belt properly.
Page 45 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch seat, next to your arm. Grasp the latch plate and pull out plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING! • A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger- ous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries.
Page 47 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of on the shoulder belt.
Page 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to shoulder belt.
Page 49: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will In the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, upward or downward to position the belt away from you will prefer a higher position.
Page 50: Seat Belt Pretensioners - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety The seat belts for both front seating positions may be seat is installed in the rear outboard seating position.
Page 51: Supplemental Rear Impact Active Head Restraints (Ahr)
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Rear Impact Active Head Restraints When AHR’s deploy during a rear impact, the head (AHR) restraint front half extends forward to minimize the gap These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- between the back of the head and the AHR.
Page 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Page 53 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. Hand Positioning Points On AHR 2.
Page 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 AHR In Reset Position 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mecha- nism NOTE: • If you have difficulties or problems resetting the head 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock restraints, see an authorized dealer.
Page 55: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert Programming (BeltAlert ) BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within dealer or by following these steps: 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the BeltAlert will alert...
Page 56: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt on while unbuckling and off while re-buckling the seat across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. belt.
Page 57: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Airbags
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions.
Page 58: Airbag System Components
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 • Driver Front Airbag The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of • Front Passenger Airbag inflation that are based on the severity and type of •...
Page 59: Advanced Front Airbag Features
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Airbag Features WARNING! The Advanced Front Airbag system has multistage driver • No objects should be placed over or near the and front passenger airbags. This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as airbag on the instrument panel, because any such determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a crash...
Page 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Supplemental Side Seat Airbags — If Equipped Supplemental side seat airbags provide enhanced protec- tion and work together with supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to help protect an occupant during a side impact. The supplemental side seat airbag is marked with an airbag label sewn into the outboard side of the seat.
Page 61 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) — If Equipped SABIC airbags offer side-impact and vehicle rollover protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure. Each airbag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side-impact head injuries.
Page 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 The system includes sensors adjacent to both front and Knee Impact Bolsters rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy the The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the SABIC airbags during impacts that require airbag occu- driver and the front passenger, and position everyone for pant protection.
Page 63 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE You should read the instructions provided with your WARNING! child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER 2. All occupants should ALWAYS wear their lap and ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger shoulder belts properly.
Page 64: Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls WARNING! Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work required for this vehicle.
Page 65 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Airbags will not deploy in all frontal The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of collisions, including some that may produce substantial the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START vehicle damage —...
Page 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- the Advanced Front Airbags. Different airbag inflation ment cluster Airbag Warning Light if a malfunction is rates are possible, based on the collision type and sever- noted.
Page 67 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain airbags to inflate based on the severity and type of (SABIC) Inflator Units — If Equipped collision. During collisions where the impact is confined to a particular area of the side of the vehicle, the ORC may The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of...
Page 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Because airbag sensors estimate deceleration over time, Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of ing functions: whether or not an airbag should have deployed. •...
Page 69 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you do have a collision, which deploys the airbags, any throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation or all of the following may occur: continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- •...
Page 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your ad- WARNING! vanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate • Modifications to any part of the airbag system accidentally or may not function properly if modi- could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 71: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Warning Light located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the You will want to have the airbags ready to proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the inflate for your protection in a collision.
Page 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be accessing the electronic data stored, unless ordered to recorded (e.g., loss of battery power). download data by a court with legal jurisdiction (i.e., pursuant to a warrant).
Page 73: Child Restraints
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Requested by police under a legal warrant. United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the 4. Otherwise required by law. law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Data parameters that are recorded: Children 12 years and younger should ride properly •...
Page 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 • The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up enough for an adult safety belt.
Page 75 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Older Children and Child Restraints WARNING! Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are • Improper installation can lead to failure of an older than one year can ride forward-facing in the vehicle.
Page 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 • All passenger seating positions contain automatic bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt locking retractors. However, any seat belt system will in a rear seat.
Page 77 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child Anchors and Tether for CHildren. The LATCH system restraint manufacturer’s directions. provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle seat belt. All three rear seating positions CAUTION! have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodat- ing LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible,...
Page 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Rear Seat LATCH Anchors Child restraints systems having attachments designed to connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorage, have been available for some time.
Page 79 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE have tether straps, and you are urged to take advantage Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint of all of the available attachments provided with your System child restraint in any vehicle. We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint.
Page 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 window. These tether strap anchorages are under a most direct path between the anchor and the child plastic cover with this symbol on it. restraint. Finally, tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat, Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with removing slack in the straps according to the child...
Page 81 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and should not be played with, and never leave your child unattended in the vehicle.
Page 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard Belt side of the head restraint. The passenger seat belts are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which are designed to keep 3.
Page 83 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the Children Too Large for Booster Seats lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend on the restraint.
Page 84: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Transporting Pets The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly changes should be consistent with anticipated climate injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
Page 85: Safety Tips
84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas Transporting Passengers WARNING! NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. WARNING! Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you.
Page 86: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the make sure that all windows are closed and the climate Vehicle control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT Seat Belts use the recirculation mode.
Page 87: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Defroster Lights Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights the blower control on high speed. You should be able to while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high feel the air directed against the windshield.
Page 88: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......91 Manual Front Seat Adjustments ... 95 Inside Day/Night Mirror .
Page 89 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat ....104 Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ..112 Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest .
Page 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 To Set a Desired Speed ....120 Auto Sunroof Express With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped ....130 To Deactivate .
Page 91 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Area ......136 Rear Window Features ....141 Console Features .
Page 92: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 93: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror will automatically adjust for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. Push in the button on the face To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never of the mirror to activate the dimming feature.
Page 94: Adjusting Side View Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 Mirror Directions Power Mirror Switch After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same Adjusting Side View Mirrors direction you want the mirror to move. When finished, Outside Mirror — Driver Side return the knob to the center O (OFF) position to guard Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of against accidentally moving a mirror position.
Page 95: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirror — Passenger Side Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the vehicle. WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are.
Page 96: Voice Command - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED Manual Front Seat Adjustments Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ Phone The adjusting bar is located at the front of the seats, near User Manual located on the DVD for further details. the floor.
Page 97: Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster - If Equipped
96 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 properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Page 98: Reclining Bucket Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Reclining Bucket Seats WARNING! The recliner control is on the side of the seat. To recline, • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is lean forward slightly before lifting the lever, then lean back to the desired position and release the lever.
Page 99: Lumbar Support - If Equipped
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lumbar Support — If Equipped Adjusting Active Head Restraints This feature allows you to increase or decrease the Active Head Restraints can reduce the risk of injury in amount of lumbar support. The control lever is located the event of a rear impact.
Page 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted restraint (on some models, you may need to press the forward and backward. To tilt the head restraint closer to push button).
Page 101 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! • Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Page 102: Power Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 the seat up, down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat. WARNING! (Continued) Use the seatback control to adjust the angle of the • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head seatback.
Page 103: Heated Seats - If Equipped
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Seats — If Equipped WARNING! This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats. The controls for the heated seats are located in the center Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is console below the climate controls.
Page 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 continuous operation. If Low-level heating is selected, WARNING! (Continued) the system automatically turns the heater and the indi- • Do not place anything on the seat that insulates cator light off after approximately 30 minutes of continu- against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
Page 105: Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat The recline handle on the front passenger seat also releases the seatback to fold forward. Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat Folding Rear Seat To provide additional storage area, the rear seatback can be folded forward.
Page 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 When returning the rear seat back to the upright position, WARNING! be sure the seatback is latched. The rear cargo area of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position) should not be used as a play area by children.
Page 107: Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD The rear seat is equipped with a folding armrest with To open the hood, two latches must be released. cupholders. 1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel.
Page 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 2. Lift the secondary latch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center and raise the hood. Hood Prop Rod Hole Location Before closing the hood, make sure to stow the prop rod in its proper location.
Page 109: Lights
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS CAUTION! Multifunction Lever To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to The multifunction lever controls the operation of the close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection, the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
Page 110: Headlights And Parking Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Headlights and Parking Lights Automatic Headlights — If Equipped Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent Turning the end of the multifunction lever to the third for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for detent (AUTO), will activate the automatic headlight headlight operation.
Page 111: Headlight Time Delay
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE With the engine running and the multifunction lever in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on and turn off based on the surrounding light levels. Headlight Time Delay There is also a feature that delays turning off the vehicle lights for 30, 60 or 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned OFF.
Page 112: Lane Change Assist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Lane Change Assist Fog Lights — If Equipped Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond The front fog light switch is on the multifunction the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash lever.
Page 113: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The front fog lights will only operate with the Instrument Panel Dimmer headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme will turn off the front fog lights. bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a Daytime Running Lights —...
Page 114: Map/Reading/Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle. They will not turn off automatically. Interior lighting also comes on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the second detent.
Page 115: Windshield Wipers And Washers
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE There is a second light located midway back in the headliner. To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the interior lights were switched on manually or are on because a door is open.
Page 116: Intermittent Wiper System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 CAUTION! • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than off. •...
Page 117: Windshield Washers
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle Windshield Washers every second to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds To use the washer, pull the windshield wiper/washer between cycles. control lever toward you and hold it for as long as washer spray is desired.
Page 118: Mist Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with defroster before and during wind- shield washer use.
Page 119: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE column) is placed in the AUTO position. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. The headlights with wipers feature can be turned on or off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —...
Page 120: Electronic Speed Control
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering The Electronic Speed Control lever is located on the right column in position, push the control handle inward until side of the steering wheel. fully engaged.
Page 121: To Activate
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE simultaneously. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Con- WARNING! trol System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired Leaving the Electronic Speed Control on when not in vehicle set speed.
Page 122: To Deactivate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 To Deactivate ACCEL lever. If the lever is continually held in the A soft tap on the brake pedal, or pulling the Electronic RESUME ACCEL position, the set speed will continue to Speed Control lever toward you (CANCEL), or normal increase until the lever is released, then the new set speed brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate will be established.
Page 123: To Accelerate For Passing
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so WARNING! it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed Control. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve- WARNING! hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control.
Page 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 The HomeLink buttons that are located in the headliner WARNING! or sun visor designate the three different HomeLink • Your motorized door or gate will open and close channels. while you are training the universal transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or other objects are in the path of the door or gate.
Page 125: Programming Homelink
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming HomeLink Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while Before You Begin keeping the indicator light in view. If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, erase all channels before you begin training.
Page 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage This can usually be found where the hanging antenna door does not operate with HomeLink and the ga- wire is attached to the garage door opener motor. It is rage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the NOT the button normally used to open and close the garage door opener may have a rolling code.
Page 127 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING Using HomeLink button. The name and color of the button may vary by To operate, press and release the programmed manufacturer. HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, NOTE: You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting,...
Page 128: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Gate Operator/Canadian Programming successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indica- Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig- tor light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans- trained.
Page 129: Troubleshooting Tips
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Troubleshooting Tips 2. This device must accept any interference that may be If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here received including interference that may cause undesired are some of the most common solutions: operation.
Page 130: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The sunroof controls are mounted between the dome/ • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in reading lights. the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 131: Sunroof Operation
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunroof Operation Venting Sunroof — Express Press and release the “Vent” button, the sunroof will Opening Sunroof Manually open to the vent position. This is called “Express Vent”. Press the switch rearward and hold, and the sunroof will open automatically from any position.
Page 132: Wind Buffeting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is Ignition Off Operation open. For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switch Wind Buffeting will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of is turned OFF.
Page 133 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The instrument panel power outlet, located below the The center console power outlet is powered directly from climate control knobs, has power available only when the the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged ignition is ON.
Page 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 NOTE: CAUTION! • To ensure proper operation a MOPAR knob and • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw element must be used. power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in •...
Page 135: Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver - If Equipped
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF CAUTION! EQUIPPED An optional ash receiver is available from your autho- For vehicles equipped with the heated and cooled rized dealer and will fit in the center console front cupholder, locate the cup holder ash receiver in the cupholder.
Page 136: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders located in the center console for the front passengers. Rear Bottle Holder WARNING! Front Cupholders If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn- Rear Bottle Holders ing the occupants.
Page 137: Storage
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Driver’s Side Sunglass Holder — If Equipped An integrated sunglass holder is located in the headliner above the sun visor. To access the sunglass holder, lower the sun visor. Small items such as toll tickets can be stored between the two straps, while sunglasses or other items can be stored above the two straps.
Page 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make WARNING! (Continued) sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the • To help protect against personal injury, passengers seatback above the seat strap. should not be seated in the rear cargo area.
Page 139: Console Features
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dan- gerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision. CONSOLE FEATURES The center console armrest slides forward from design position to provide added user comfort.
Page 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 The left latch opens to the top storage area. The lower bin can be accessed directly, without first exposing the upper bin, by operating the right latch with the armrest down. The first storage bin can be used to hold smaller items. The lower storage bin includes a molded-in coin holder, room for CD’s, DVD’s, and a power outlet that allows a cellular phone to recharge while concealed.
Page 141: Video Console - If Equipped
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Video Console — If Equipped The optional Video Entertainment System (VES)™ in- cludes the following components: • The screen for a rear seat DVD player is stored under the armrest. • Remote Control •...
Page 142: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to The rear window defroster button is located on the the heating elements: climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to •...
Page 143: Compartment
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CHILL ZONE BEVERAGE COOLER STORAGE The Chill Zone compartment will hold up to four, COMPARTMENT standing, 12 oz (.3 L), beverage cans. The Chill Zone The Chill Zone Beverage Cooler Storage Compartment compartment is also equipped with a soft molded liner is located in the top of the instrument panel on the that is removable for easy cleaning.
Page 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 NOTE: The use of the Chill Zone storage compartment is for nonperishable beverages only. The glove compartment is located beneath the Chill Zone storage compartment. The glove compartment door swings downward for easy access. Glove Compartment Access...
Page 146: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....148 Compass Display ....169 Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Instrument Cluster —...
Page 147 146 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL List Button (Disc Mode For Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..195 MP3/WMA Play) ....188 Operation Instructions —...
Page 148 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 147 Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Remote Sound System Controls — Equipped (REN/REQ/RER/RBZ/RES Radios If Equipped ......224 Only).
Page 149: Instrument Panel Features
148 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 5 — Beverage Can Cooler Bin 9 — Power Outlet 2 — Side Window Demister Outlet 6 — Glove Compartment 10 — Climate Controls 3 — Instrument Cluster 7 —...
Page 150: Instrument Cluster - Base
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 149 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE...
Page 151: Instrument Cluster - Premium
150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 152: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and 1. Temperature Gauge the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat ture.
Page 153 152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Low Fuel Light If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting When the fuel level drops to approximately 2.0 gal- Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. lons (7.6 Liters), the fuel symbol will light and a 7.
Page 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 you do not buckle up, the light will remain on. Refer to 10. Engine Temperature Warning Light “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Start- This light warns of an overheated engine condi- ing Your Vehicle” for further information. tion.
Page 155 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light will remain on until the cause is corrected. Vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock brakes (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi- will turn on along with the ABS Light.
Page 156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 12. Tachometer driven. If your odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, The silver area of the scale shows the permissible engine the repair technician should leave the odometer reading revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear range. the same as it was before the repair or service.
Page 157 156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Odometer Messages LoW TirE When the appropriate conditions exist, the odometer will When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer display the following messages: display will toggle between LoW and TirE for three cycles. door ......Door Ajar HOTOIL deck .
Page 158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the odom- To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the eter reset button to turn off the “gASCAP” message. Trip Odometer button on the instrument cluster. To reset (Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic System —...
Page 159 158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped Dual Trip Odometer — If Equipped This indicator shows that the Electronic Speed Press and release this button to change the display from Control System is ON. odometer to “Trip A.” Press and release it a second time to change the display to “Trip B.”...
Page 160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 If the light is flashing when the engine is running you 19. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator may experience power loss, an elevated/rough idle, and Light — If Equipped increased brake pedal effort, and your vehicle may This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- require towing.
Page 161 160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 22. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Malfunction apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your Indicator Light — If Equipped speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument NOTE: cluster will come on when the ignition switch •...
Page 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 24. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper Each tire, including the spare (if provided), tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to should be checked monthly, when cold and maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has inflated to the inflation pressure recommended not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS...
Page 163 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more 25. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that to continue to function properly.
Page 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 26. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light — If Equipped CAUTION! This light monitors the ABS. This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause ON position and may stay on for approxi- damage to the engine control system.
Page 165 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL should come on. If the light does not come on, have the WARNING! system inspected by an authorized dealer. In some circumstances a Transmission Temperature 27. Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If Warning Light, under continued operation, could Equipped cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot During sustained high speed driving on hot...
Page 166: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER The EVIC consists of the following: (EVIC) – IF EQUIPPED • System status The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- • Vehicle information warning message displays tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
Page 167: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by Press and release the RESET button to accept a pressing the following buttons on the instrument panel selection. The RESET button also resets various switch bank located below the climate controls: Trip Functions.
Page 168: Oil Change Required - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 • RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Battery Low (with a after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next single chime) scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the •...
Page 169: Trip Functions
168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not tion: reset. If necessary repeat this procedure. • ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — If Equipped Trip Functions The ECO indicator will illuminate in the EVIC display.
Page 170: Compass Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 • Display Units In: and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the RESET To make your selection, press and release the RESET button. button until ENGLISH or METRIC appears. NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle To Reset The Display loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of...
Page 171 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The system will display the last known outside Manual Compass Calibration temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to If the compass appears erratic or inaccurate, and the be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- variance has been properly set, you may wish to manu- ture is displayed.
Page 172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences, the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly set, the compass will automatically compensate for the differences and provide the most accurate compass head- ing.
Page 173: Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Press and release the STEP button until “Compass Press and release the MENU button until “Personal Variance” and the current Variance Value displays in the Settings” displays in the EVIC. EVIC. Press and release the STEP button to display the follow- 4.
Page 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 Remote Key Unlock Flash Lights with Lock When “Driver Door 1st Press” is selected, only the When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button.
Page 175 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned Illuminated Approach off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate selection, press and hold the RESET button until ON or and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are OFF appears.
Page 176: Media Center 230 (Req) - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Mp3/Wma Aux Jack)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO Operating Instructions - Radio Mode RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC (MP3/WMA 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 the radio faceplate.
Page 177 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch Uconnect”...
Page 178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side TUNE/ RW/FF SCROLL control knob. Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ direction of the arrows.
Page 179 178 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 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 16-Digit Character 16-Digit Character Program Type Program Type Display Display Jazz Jazz Sports Sports News News Talk Talk Nostalgia Nostalga Top 40 Top 40 Oldies Oldies Weather Weather Personality Persnlty By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon Public Public is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency...
Page 181 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Subtitle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between subtitles to different subtitle languages that are the following items: available on the disc (if equipped). •...
Page 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 • VES™ Lock - Locks out rear VES™ remote controls (if language supported by disc). If you want to select a equipped). language not listed, then scroll down and select other. Enter the four-digit country code using the TUNE/ •...
Page 183 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down auto-play the main title. In such cases, use the MENU to select the number and then push to select. button on the remote control to select desired title to play. Subtitles —...
Page 184: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by window.
Page 185 184 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 186: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 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 187 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The radio uses the following limits for file systems: If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/ • Maximum number of directory levels: 8 WMA tracks on that disc.
Page 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 Playback of MP3/WMA Files MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, Specification Frequency (kHz) the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128, 48, 44.1, 32...
Page 189: Info Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
188 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 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operating Instructions — Voice Command System No function. (If Equipped) For the radio, Refer to “Voice Command” in the EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further No function.
Page 191: Media Center 730N/430 (Rer/Ren/Rbz) - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And Cd/Dvd/Hdd/ Nav - If Equipped
190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment DTS™ System (VES)™ (If Equipped) DTS™ and DTS™ 2.0 are trademarks of Digital The- Refer to “Video Entertainment System (VES)™” in the ater Systems, Inc. Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further MEDIA CENTER 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) —...
Page 192: Operating Instructions - Voice Command System - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 Operating Instructions — Voice Command 3. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the System — If Equipped word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis- Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ User played.
Page 193: Clock Setting Procedure - Rer/Ren Radio
192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The Changing the Time Zone clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 1. Turn on the radio. 3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in 2.
Page 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 satellite clock is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This is the displayed. To move the minute backward, touch the worldwide standard for time. This makes the system’s screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone and downward is displayed.
Page 195 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Show Time if Radio is Off Changing the Time Zone When selected, this feature will display the time of day 1. Turn on the radio. on the touch screen when the radio is turned off. Proceed as follows to change the current setting: 2.
Page 196: Media Center 130 (Res) - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES) — AM/FM STEREO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right position to operate the radio.
Page 197 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch knob to save time change.
Page 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the AM/FM Button mid-range tones.
Page 199: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. MP3 Audio Play The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by NOTE: pressing the pushbutton twice.
Page 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 201: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD and MP3 modes. Random Play.
Page 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. display.) When reading discs recorded using formats other than •...
Page 203 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification Frequency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 160, 128, 144, extension may cause playback problems.
Page 204: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s by the following: audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than CD-R media Pressing the DISC/AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the AUX jack is connected.
Page 205: Media Center 130 (Res/Rsc) - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack) And Sirius Radio
204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM Operating Instructions — Radio Mode STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of the radio faceplate.
Page 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 SEEK Buttons If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch Uconnect”...
Page 207: Clock Setting Procedure
206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Clock Setting Procedure starting at Step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite radio, press the SETUP button and then follow the above 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. procedure, starting at Step 2. 2.
Page 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between the right or left to increase or decrease the bass tones.
Page 209 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character Program Type format types: Display 16-Digit Character Personality Persnlty Program Type Display Public Public No program type Rhythm and Blues R & B None or undefined Religious Music Rel Musc...
Page 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob station with the same selected Music Type name.
Page 211: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM MP3 Audio Play and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.
Page 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 213: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD and MP3 modes. Random Play.
Page 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. display.) When reading discs recorded using formats other than •...
Page 215 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Sampling Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification Frequency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 160, 128, 144, extension may cause playback problems.
Page 216: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected begin playing the files contained in that folder (or the by the following: next folder in sequence if the selection does not contain playable files). •...
Page 217: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If
216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which Equipped) allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in the Uconnect™ User MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle’s Manual located on the DVD for further details.
Page 218: System Activation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has 2. Your Vehicle Identification Number. limited coverage in Alaska. To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: System Activation ESN/SID Access With REQ/RES Radios Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio...
Page 219: Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode
218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. A form of short audio mutes. CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio •...
Page 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 SCAN Button MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button tinuing to the next.
Page 221: Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)
220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press following items: the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window.
Page 222: Video Entertainment System (Ves)™ - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED The optional Video Entertainment System (VES)™ in- cludes the following components for rear seat entertain- ment: • A diagonal 7 in (17.8 cm) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen integrated into the center console armrest. The screen features brightness control for optimum day- time and nighttime viewing.
Page 223 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The LCD screen swings up from the rear of the armrest NOTE: Close the armrest after the LCD screen has been raised to its viewing position. to allow the rear seat passenger(s) to view the display. •...
Page 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 Audio/Video RCA Jacks (AUX Jacks) on the rear of the center console enable the monitor to display video directly from a video camera, connect video games for display on the screen, or play music directly from an MP3 player. 1.
Page 225: Remote Sound System Controls - If Equipped
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. The left and right controls are rocker-type switches with a pushbutton in the center of each switch.
Page 226: Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 • Press the button in the center of the switch to change beginning of the previous track if it is within one modes (i.e., AM, FM, etc.). second after the current track begins to play. •...
Page 227: Radio Operation And Cellular Phones
226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners, RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES or anti-static sprays. Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from 5.
Page 228: Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 Manual Heating and Air Conditioning Blower Control Rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the ven- tilation system in any mode. The blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the “O” (OFF) position.
Page 229 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Temperature Control Mode Control (Air Direction) Rotate this control to regulate the tem- Rotate this control to choose from sev- perature of the air inside the passenger eral patterns of air distribution. You compartment. Rotating the dial left can select either a primary mode as into the blue area of the scale indicates identified by the symbols on the con-...
Page 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 Bi-Level Defrost Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- mum blower and temperature settings for best wind- NOTE: For all settings except full cold or full hot, there shield and side window defrosting.
Page 231 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The A/C can be deselected manually without disturb- NOTE: • Continuous use of the recirculation mode may make ing the mode control selection. the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
Page 232: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 • MAX A/C Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If For maximum cooling use the A/C and recirculation Equipped buttons at the same time. • ECONOMY MODE If economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn OFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor.
Page 233 232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation of the system is quite simple. the “O” (OFF) position on the blower control stops the system completely and closes the outside air intake. 1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the Blower Control knob (on the left) to AUTO.
Page 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front Manual Operation fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the condenser, This system offers a full complement of manual override reducing air conditioning performance. features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, Mode Preferred Automatic, or Blower and Mode Pre- •...
Page 235 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets.
Page 237 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Air Conditioner Control NOTE: • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK Press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. only. When the air conditioning is •...
Page 238: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Summer Operation can temporarily put the system into Recirculation The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles Mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However, must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect the system is blowing air out the defrost vents.
Page 239 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility FLOOR, MIX, or DEFROST mode. The air is directed at of compressor damage when the system is started again. the area of the windows through which you view the outside mirrors.
Page 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 242 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....245 Key Ignition Park Interlock ... . . 250 Automatic Transaxle .
Page 243 242 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving On Slippery Surfaces ... . . 257 Brake Assist System (BAS) ....267 Acceleration .
Page 244 STARTING AND OPERATING 243 Tire Spinning ..... . . 288 3.5L Engine ......302 Tread Wear Indicators .
Page 245 244 STARTING AND OPERATING Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Overloading ......316 Vehicles (E85) And Gasoline Vehicles ..310 Loading .
Page 246: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 245 STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic Transaxle Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat before shifting to any driving gear.
Page 247: Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F Or 29°C)
246 STARTING AND OPERATING For vehicles equipped with Tip Start (Six-Speed Trans- If Engine Fails To Start axle), turn the ignition switch to the START position and WARNING! release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage automatically •...
Page 248 STARTING AND OPERATING 247 Without Tip Start If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15- If the engine fails to start after you have followed the second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- held to the floor, repeat the “Normal Starting”...
Page 249: After Starting
248 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 sec- Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. onds before trying again. Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE warms up.
Page 250 STARTING AND OPERATING 249 CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. Shift Lever NOTE: You MUST press and hold the brake pedal down while shifting out of PARK.
Page 251: Key Ignition Park Interlock
250 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is idle speed.
Page 252: Brake/Transaxle Interlock System
STARTING AND OPERATING 251 • Insert the ignition key and rotate it to the ON position can only be removed from the ignition when the ignition is in the LOCK position and once removed the shift lever • Remove the cup holder liner is locked in PARK.
Page 253: Four-Speed/Six-Speed Automatic Transaxle - If Equipped
252 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the When parking on a flat surface, place the shift lever in the key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety PARK position first, and then apply the parking brake. feature is inoperable.
Page 254 STARTING AND OPERATING 253 CAUTION! WARNING! DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the or NEUTRAL positions into another gear range as ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe this can damage the drivetrain.
Page 255 254 STARTING AND OPERATING gear in AutoStick will improve the performance and into third may be delayed to provide second gear opera- extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting tion at higher speeds. The 3 range should also be used and heat build-up.
Page 256: Autostick - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 255 In the event that the problem has been momentary, the CAUTION! transaxle can be reset to regain all forward gears. If the transaxle operating temperature exceeds ac- 1. Stop the vehicle. ceptable limits, the vehicle computer will override 2.
Page 257: Operation
256 STARTING AND OPERATING eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and im- AutoStick is deactivated when the shift lever is shifted prove overall vehicle performance. This system can also from the AutoStick (+/-) position into the DRIVE provide you with more control during passing, city position.
Page 258: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
STARTING AND OPERATING 257 • The transaxle will automatically shift up when maxi- DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES mum engine speed is reached while AutoStick is Acceleration engaged. Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- • Transaxle shifting will be more noticeable when pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati- AutoStick is engaged.
Page 259: Traction
258 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction DRIVING THROUGH WATER When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Driving through water more than a few inches/ wedge of water to build up between the tire and road centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure surface.
Page 260: Shallow Standing Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 259 Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! (Continued) Although your vehicle is capable of driving through • Driving through standing water may cause dam- shallow standing water, consider the following Caution age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- and Warning before doing so. ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmission/transaxle, axle, etc.) for signs of con- CAUTION!
Page 261: Power Steering
260 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph steering capability if power assist is lost.
Page 262: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 261 system. This noise should be considered normal, and it checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are does not in any way damage the steering system. apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- pated.
Page 263: Parking Brake
262 STARTING AND OPERATING If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied.
Page 264 STARTING AND OPERATING 263 NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the transaxle is • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the parking brake.
Page 265: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
264 STARTING AND OPERATING computer to modulate the hydraulic pressure to prevent WARNING! (Continued) wheel lock-up and avoid skidding on slippery surfaces. • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or WARNING! injury.
Page 266 STARTING AND OPERATING 265 portion of the brake system is not functioning and that WARNING! (Continued) service is required. However, the conventional brake • The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including system will continue to operate normally if the “Brake those resulting from excessive speed in turns, Warning Light”...
Page 267: Electronic Brake Control System
266 STARTING AND OPERATING self-check cycle to ensure that the ABS system is working WARNING! properly. This self check occurs each time the vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h). The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to ABS is activated during braking under certain road or interference caused by improperly installed or high stopping conditions.
Page 268: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 267 together to enhance vehicle stability and control in vari- spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the ous driving conditions and are commonly referred to as brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine ESC.
Page 269: Hill Start Assist (Hsa) - If Equipped
268 STARTING AND OPERATING reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer WARNING! (Continued) desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is • The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must deactivated. never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety WARNING! or the safety of others.
Page 270 STARTING AND OPERATING 269 During operation, HSA will activate the brake control WARNING! system and a clicking noise may occur. If your foot is on the brake pedal during operation you may feel a slight There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than pedal movement.
Page 271 270 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA Off 7. Press the “ESC Off” switch four times within 20 sec- onds. The “ESC Off Indicator Light” should turn on and Non-EVIC Equipped Vehicles turn off two times. If you wish to turn off the HSA system, follow this procedure: 8.
Page 272: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 271 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ESC Off Indicator Light The “ESC Off Indicator Light” (located in the This system enhances directional control and stability of instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC cor- tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes rects for over/under steering of the vehicle by applying active.
Page 273 272 STARTING AND OPERATING several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven WARNING! (Continued) several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph • ESC cannot prevent accidents, including those (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possible resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.
Page 274 STARTING AND OPERATING 273 ESC Operating Modes other stability features of ESC function normally, with the All ESC equipped vehicles can choose the following ESC exception of engine power reduction. This mode is operating modes: intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESC ESC On would normally allow is required to gain traction.
Page 275: Tire Safety Information
274 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or Tire Markings gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” mode by pressing the “ESC Off” switch. Once the situa- tion requiring ESC to be switched to the “Partial Off”...
Page 276 STARTING AND OPERATING 275 NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” ing the size designation.
Page 277 276 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 278 STARTING AND OPERATING 277 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 279: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
278 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 280: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 279 Tire Terminology and Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof. Cold Tire Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 281: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
280 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading and Tire Pressure This placard tells you important information about the: Tire Placard Location 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed 2) total weight your vehicle can carry on the driver’s side B-Pillar.
Page 282 STARTING AND OPERATING 281 axles must not be exceeded. For further information on 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. “Vehicle Loading” in this section. 3.
Page 283 282 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your of your vehicle with varying seating configurations trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this and number and size of occupants. This table is for manual to determine how this reduces the available illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Page 284 STARTING AND OPERATING 283...
Page 285: Tires - General Information
284 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 286: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 285 Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side B-Pillar. hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure the right or left.
Page 287 286 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.
Page 288: Radial-Ply Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 287 loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- Radial-Ply Tires tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire WARNING! dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle WARNING! poorly.
Page 289: Tire Spinning
288 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a WARNING! conventional tire on the compact spare wheel since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare. Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use only. With these tires, do not drive more than 50 mph Do not install more than one compact spare tire/wheel (80 km/h).
Page 290: Tread Wear Indicators
STARTING AND OPERATING 289 Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for further information. WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one.
Page 291: Life Of Tire
290 STARTING AND OPERATING Life of Tire Replacement Tires The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many factors including but not limited to: characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure.
Page 292 STARTING AND OPERATING 291 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 293: Tire Chains
292 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE CHAINS Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom- was originally equipped with your vehicle and should mended. not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h).
Page 294: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 293 desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) should be corrected prior to rotation being performed. The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- The suggested rotation method is shown in the following mended cold placard pressure.
Page 295 294 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPM System will warn the driver of a low tire For example, your vehicle may have a recommended pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure warning limit for any reason, including low temperature of 30 psi (207 kPa).
Page 296 STARTING AND OPERATING 295 NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care • The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size •...
Page 297: Base System
296 STARTING AND OPERATING • 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 more of the four active road tires.
Page 298 STARTING AND OPERATING 297 will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. The NOTE: “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off 1. The compact spare tire (if so equipped) does not have when the fault condition no longer exists. A system fault a tire pressure monitoring sensor.
Page 299: Premium System - If Equipped
298 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 “TPM •...
Page 300 STARTING AND OPERATING 299 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible, The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will and inflate all tires with low pressure (those flashing in illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime the EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold will sound when tire pressure is low in one or placard pressure value.
Page 301 300 STARTING AND OPERATING Check TPMS Warning If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, When a system fault is detected, a chime will sound and providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on no longer exists, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
Page 302 STARTING AND OPERATING 301 NOTE: 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will 1. The compact spare tire (if so equipped) does not have sound, the “TPM Telltale Light” will flash on and off for a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the EVIC will will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire.
Page 303: General Information
302 STARTING AND OPERATING General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and 2.4L and 2.7L Engine RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the All engines are designed to meet all emis- following conditions: sion regulations and provide excellent fuel •...
Page 304: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 303 for optimum performance. The use of premium gasoline vehicle. The manufacturer recommends the use of gaso- is not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit lines that meet the WWFC specifications if they are over regular gasoline in these engines. available.
Page 305: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
304 STARTING AND OPERATING winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions. manufacturer. While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in Methanol, it does not have the negative effects of your vehicle. Methanol. E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles CAUTION! Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain-...
Page 306: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 305 To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, E-85 perform the following: therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether or not his/her gasoline contains MMT. •...
Page 307: Fuel System Cautions
306 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentra- performance: tions of methanol.
Page 308: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper WARNING! maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mal conditions repaired promptly.
Page 309: Flexible Fuel (2.7L Only) - If Equipped
308 STARTING AND OPERATING FLEXIBLE FUEL (2.7L ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED E85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve- hicles only. These vehicles can be identified by a unique fuel filler door label that states Ethanol (E85) or Un- leaded Gasoline Only.
Page 310: Ethanol Fuel (E85)
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok- ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov- ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the tank.
Page 311: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E85) And Gasoline Vehicles
310 STARTING AND OPERATING When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline additive, such as MOPAR Injector Cleanup or • you do not add less than 5 gal (19 L) when refueling Techron may be used.
Page 312: Cruising Range
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an CAUTION! increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations) Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol until the engine is fully warmed up.
Page 313: Adding Fuel
312 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the left rear quarter panel of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
Page 314 STARTING AND OPERATING 313 CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). • A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the “Malfunc- tion Indicator Light (MIL)” to turn on. •...
Page 315: Loose Filler Cap Message
314 STARTING AND OPERATING Loose Filler Cap Message WARNING! (Continued) If the vehicles diagnostic system determines that the fuel • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is filler cap in loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a in violation of most state and federal fire regula- “gASCAP”...
Page 316: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr)
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 The label contains the following information: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. • Name of manufacturer This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total • Month and year of manufacture load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR.
Page 317: Overloading
316 STARTING AND OPERATING Overloading Loading The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory weight, axle by axle and side by side. Store heavier items service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and front down low and be sure you distribute their weight as and rear GAWR.
Page 318: Common Towing Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) and recommendations in this manual concerning ve- The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all hicles used for trailer towing. cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its loaded and If you have any questions or concerns after reviewing...
Page 319 318 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Frontal Area The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear The frontal area is the maximum height and maximum axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles width of the front of a trailer and its cargo.
Page 320: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The following chart provides the industry standard for Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Standards tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Page 321: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
320 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings Engine/Transaxle Max. Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Trailer Tongue Wt. 2.4L/Auto See Note 1,000 lbs (450 kg)
Page 322: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side to side which will cause loss of control of vehicle and trailer.
Page 323: Towing Requirements
322 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the Towing Requirements trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed train components the following guidelines are recom- options, must be considered as part of the total load on mended: your vehicle.
Page 324 STARTING AND OPERATING 323 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Page 325 324 STARTING AND OPERATING • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage WARNING! (Continued) before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General 3. GAWR Information” in “Starting and Operating” for informa- 4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch tion on tread wear indicators and for proper inspection utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to procedure.
Page 326 STARTING AND OPERATING 325 • An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is WARNING! required when towing a trailer with electronically • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic hydraulic brake lines.
Page 327: Towing Tips
326 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips If you REGULARLY TOW a trailer for more than 45 min- Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, utes of continuous operation, then change the automatic and backing the trailer in an area located away from transaxle fluid and filter according to the interval speci- heavy traffic.
Page 328: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 327 Cooling System RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND To reduce potential for engine and transaxle overheating, MOTORHOME, ETC.) take the following actions: Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat • City Driving towing with all four wheels on the ground) When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans- CAUTION! axle into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
Page 330: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ....330 Preparations For Jump-Start ... . . 340 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 331: Hazard Warning Flasher
330 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel, below the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 332: Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 331 NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) — If an impending overheat condition: Equipped During sustained high-speed driving or trailer tow up • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C long grades on a hot day, the engine oil temperature may system adds heat to the engine cooling system and become too hot.
Page 333: Jacking And Tire Changing
332 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Spare Tire Stowage The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor WARNING! in the trunk. • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The Spare Tire Removal Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
Page 334: Preparations For Jacking
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 333 Preparations For Jacking 4. Turn OFF the ignition. 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or 5. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. slippery areas. 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking WARNING! position.
Page 335: Jacking Instructions
334 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. help prevent personal injury or damage to your •...
Page 336 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 335 Jack Warning Label 1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack assembly.
Page 337 336 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Locations...
Page 338 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 337 CAUTION! WARNING! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make locations other than those indicated in Step 3. the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it.
Page 339 338 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- edges.
Page 340: Jump-Starting
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 339 JUMP-STARTING WARNING! If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in When temperatures are below the freezing point, another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze.
Page 341: Preparations For Jump-Start
340 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations for Jump-Start WARNING! The battery in your vehicle is located between the left • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- front headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash shield. To allow jump-starting there are remote battery ever the hood is raised.
Page 342: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 341 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive WARNING! (+) battery post. To remove the cover, press the locking tab and pull upward on the cover. Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
Page 343 342 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Page 344: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 343 10. Reinstall the protective cover over the remote posi- front wheels. Then shift back and forth between RE- tive (+) battery post of the discharged vehicle. VERSE and FIRST gear. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spin- If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle ning the wheels, is most effective.
Page 345: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
344 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) Towing With The Ignition Key • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. Front Wheel Drive It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the Your vehicle may be towed (with all four wheels flat on wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no the ground), under the following conditions:...
Page 346: Towing Without The Ignition Key
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 345 If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) CAUTION! (Continued) while being towed, the key must be in the ON position, • If the transaxle is inoperative, or if the vehicle is to not the ACC position.
Page 347: Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
346 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Battery power is required to release the brake/transaxle Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground of vehicles interlock system. There is an override system that allows equipped with an automatic transmission, is only permit- you to shift out of PARK in case of loss of power.
Page 348: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment — 2.4L ... . . 349 Maintenance Procedures ....355 Engine Compartment —...
Page 349 348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Washer Fluid ....366 Bulb Replacement ..... 391 Exhaust System .
Page 350: Engine Compartment - 2.4L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 349 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Automatic Transaxle Dipstick 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 —...
Page 351: Engine Compartment - 2.7L
350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.7L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Power Distribution Center 2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 8 — Air Cleaner Filter 3 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Automatic Transaxle Dipstick (Four-Speed Only) 10 —...
Page 352: Engine Compartment - 3.5L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.5L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 —...
Page 353: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard • Prolonged driving with the “Malfunction Indica- Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic tor Light”...
Page 354: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 353 the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II “Reset” button to turn off the message. If the problem system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently persists, the message will appear the next time the serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- vehicle is started.
Page 355: Replacement Parts
354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced a.
Page 356: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 355 your vehicle. Refer to these manuals before attempting Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed any procedure yourself. maintenance schedule, there are other components which may require servicing or replacement in the future. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civil CAUTION! penalties being assessed against you.
Page 357: Engine Oil
356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level CAUTION! (Continued) before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will that protect the performance and durability of give you an incorrect reading.
Page 358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 357 Engine Oil Selection CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recom- Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine mends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 359 358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi- CAUTION! fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- ber should not be used. Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the chemicals can damage your engine.
Page 360: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 359 Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi- environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num- station, or governmental agency for advice on how and ber should not be used. where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area.
Page 361: Engine Air Cleaner Filter
360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR engine air cleaner filters are high quality and are recommended. WARNING! Maintenance-Free Battery You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can tenance required.
Page 362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361 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. Do not allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
Page 363: Air Conditioner Maintenance
362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system.
Page 364: A/C Air Filter - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 363 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling The A/C Air Filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind R-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- the glove box. Perform the following procedure to re- carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental place the filter: Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product.
Page 365: Body Lubrication
364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter 7. Install the A/C Air Filter with the arrow on the filter cover to the HVAC housing and remove the cover. pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the cover.
Page 366: Windshield Wiper Blades
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 365 quiet, easy operation and to protect against rust and mild non-abrasive cleaner or use the washer solvent. This wear. Prior to the application of any lubricant, the parts will remove accumulations of salt, waxes, or road film concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and and help reduce streaking and smearing.
Page 367: Adding Washer Fluid
366 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE present please proceed to clean wiper blades with humid Exhaust System cloth removing any debris that may be affecting its The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into function. the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system.
Page 368 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 367 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- WARNING! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
Page 369: Cooling System
368 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: systems can result in civil penalties being assessed • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition against you. when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
Page 370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369 Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub- WARNING! (Continued) ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection • You or others can be badly burned by hot engine at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 371 370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • This vehicle has not been designed for use with • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than Propylene Glycol based engine coolant (anti- specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may freeze). Use of Propylene Glycol based engine result in engine damage and may decrease corro- coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended.
Page 372 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 371 When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- • The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula the vehicle is operated.
Page 373 372 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol based • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
Page 374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373 The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is If an examination of your engine compartment shows no no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing cool- safely driven.
Page 375: Brake System
374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery WARNING! bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is possibly an accident.
Page 376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 375 Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing WARNING! the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid level up • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake to the requirements described on the brake fluid reser- voir.
Page 377: Automatic Transaxle
376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could has been in a tightly closed container.
Page 378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377 Fluid Level Check – 2.4L and 2.7L Engines driven at least 15 miles (24 km). Hot fluid cannot be held Use the following procedure to check the automatic comfortably between the fingertips. Cold fluid is at a transaxle fluid level properly: temperature below 80°F (27°...
Page 379 378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check – 3.5L Engine CAUTION! The automatic transaxle has no dipstick and is dealer • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- serviced only. facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- Transmission Fluid and Filter Changes ration in transaxle shift quality and/or torque Refer to “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 380: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 The following maintenance recommendations will enable CAUTION! you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle. Do not use chemical flushes in your transaxle as the chemicals can damage your transaxle components. What Causes Corrosion? Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of...
Page 381 380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or equiva- as steel wool or scouring powder, which will scratch lent, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels metal and painted surfaces.
Page 382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381 • If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR similar cause which destroys the paint and protective Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a nonabrasive, coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos- non-acidic cleaner.
Page 383 382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses. protectants on Stain Repel products. Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Interior Care Equipped Instrument Panel Cover...
Page 384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383 Cleaning Leather Upholstery WARNING! MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom- mended for leather upholstery. Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Page 385: Cleaning Center Console Cupholders
384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are buckles do not work properly. molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care Dry with a soft tissue.
Page 386: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 Installation Align the liner in the cupholder and press down firmly. FUSES Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) The TIPM is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A label that identifies each component may be printed on the inside of the cover.
Page 387 386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse Fuse Battery Feed – Ignition Off 30 Amp Center High — Draw (IOD) Green — 10 Amp Red Mounted Stop Sense 2 Light (CHMSL)/ Battery Feed – Brake Switch Power Seats –...
Page 388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Yel- Ignition Off — — Draw (IOD) – Wireless Control Ignition Off — 10 Amp Red Module (WCM)/ Draw (IOD) – Clock/Steering Cabin Compart- —...
Page 389 388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Red — Auto Shutdown 15 Amp Lt. — (ASD) Relay Ignition Run – Blue Feed 2 Climate — 10 Amp Red Controls/Hot Ignition Run –...
Page 390 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 389 Cartridge Cartridge Cavity Mini Fuse Description Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse Fuse Hot Car (No Battery Feed – — — Fuse Required) Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Module – Ignition Run – 20 Amp Yel- 30 Amp If Equipped/ —...
Page 391: Vehicle Storage
390 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cartridge CAUTION! (Continued) Cavity Mini Fuse Description Fuse • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to Battery Feed – use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. Passenger Door 30 Amp The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated —...
Page 392: Replacement Bulbs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391 REPLACEMENT BULBS Front Fog Lamp ..... . PSX24W All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base. Center High Mounted Stop Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not (CHMSL) Lamp .
Page 393 392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Reach into engine compartment and from behind the lamp assembly and grasp the connector. CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil 3. Rotate bulb and connector ⁄ turn and pull outward contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
Page 394: Fog Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 Fog Lamps 1. Access to the lamps through the lower fascia cutout is limited. 2. Turn the steering wheel to allow access and remove the inner fender shield. 5. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Page 395: Taillamps, Rear Turn Signals And Backup Lamps
394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Rotate the bulb and connector ⁄ turn counterclock- Taillamps, Rear Turn Signals and Backup Lamps wise. The turn signal, brake, taillamps and backup lamps are located in the rear corner body panel housing. 4. Pull the bulb off of connector and replace with a new one.
Page 396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk liner 2. Remove the two plastic wing nuts from the taillamp behind the taillamp. housing. 3. Grasp the taillamp and pull firmly outward pushing gently on the studs from inside to disengage the lamp housing.
Page 397: License Plate Lamp
396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Remove bulb from socket and replace. 2. Gently pry the lamp assembly loose. License Plate Lamp 3. Pull bulb from socket, replace and reattach the lamp assembly with the two retaining screws. 1. Remove two retaining screws holding the light lens in place.
Page 398: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp 3. Replace the bulb and reinstall the socket into the housing by locking it in place with a twist. 1. Open the trunk lid to find the centrally located high- mounted stop lamp. 2.
Page 399: Fluid Capacities
398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) All Engines — (Except 2.4L PZEV) 16.9 Gallons 64 Liters 2.4L PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) 18.5 Gallons 70 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.4 Liters 2.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)
Page 400: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT Engine Coolant (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 401: Chassis
400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed Automatic Transaxle ATF+4 product. MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is Brake Master Cylinder not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Page 402 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emissions Control System Maintenance ..402 Required Maintenance Intervals ..404 Maintenance Schedule ....402...
Page 403 402 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. the continued proper functioning of the emissions control On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) system.
Page 404 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 403 if it has been six months since your last oil change even At Each Stop for Fuel if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi- • Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a nated.
Page 405 404 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct Required Maintenance Intervals operation. Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. •...
Page 406 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 405 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 407: Service Schedule
406 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 408 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 407 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 409 408 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 42 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 410 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 409 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 411 410 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 412 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 411 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 413 412 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 90 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 414 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 413 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 102 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 415 414 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service 114 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 416 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 415 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service 126 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 417 416 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 138 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 418 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 417 * PZEV = Partial Zero Emission Vehicle 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or 150 Months Maintenance Service † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer Schedule to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. warranty.
Page 420: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Vehicle......421 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 421 420 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Publication Order Forms ....425 Traction Grades ..... 427 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Temperature Grades .
Page 422: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 421 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 423: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
422 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center solved with this process. P.O.
Page 424: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 423 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 425: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)
424 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle.
Page 426: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 425 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy 3V9.
Page 427: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire
426 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE vehicle, system, and/or components is written in acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and charts. and maintenance procedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips.
Page 428: Traction Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 427 in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions your vehicle. on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety mance.
Page 429 428 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
Page 430 INDEX...
Page 431 430 INDEX About Your Brakes ..... . . 262 Airbag, Side ..... . 59,63,65,66 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 432 INDEX 431 Automatic Transaxle ....13,245,248,376 B-Pillar Location ......280 Adding Fluid .
Page 433 432 INDEX Caps, Filler Checks, Safety ......84 Fuel ....... 312 Child Restraint .
Page 434 INDEX 433 Console, Floor ..... . . 106,138 Cupholders ..... . 106,135,384 Contract, Service .
Page 435 434 INDEX Door Locks ......30 Towing ......344 Door Locks, Automatic .
Page 436 INDEX 435 Oil Filter Disposal ..... 359 Air Conditioning ....238,363 Oil Selection .
Page 437 436 INDEX Fluid Level Checks Gauge ......151 Automatic Transaxle ....377,378 Light .
Page 438 INDEX 437 Fuel ....... 151 Bulb Replacement ..... . 391 Odometer .
Page 439 438 INDEX Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....15 Key, Programming ......17 Infant Restraint .
Page 440 INDEX 439 Light Bulbs ......86,391 License ......396 Lights .
Page 441 440 INDEX Locks Methanol ......303 Auto Unlock ......33 Mini-Trip Computer .
Page 442 INDEX 441 Odometer ......155 Oil Pressure Light ..... . . 153 Trip .
Page 443 442 INDEX Mirrors ......92 Rear Cupholder ......135 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .
Page 444 INDEX 443 Replacement Parts ..... . . 354 Seat Belt Reminder ..... . . 54 Replacement Tires .
Page 445 444 INDEX Lumbar Support ..... . . 98 Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ....257 Power .
Page 446 INDEX 445 Storage ......136,390 Tire Markings ......274 Storage, Vehicle .
Page 447 446 INDEX Rotation ......292 Trailer Towing Guide ..... 320 Safety .
Page 448 INDEX 447 Trip Odometer Reset Button ....158 Vehicle Storage ..... . . 237,390 Trunk Release, Emergency .
Page 449 448 INDEX Window Fogging ......238 Windshield Wiper Blades ....365 Windows .
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