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Dodge Grand Caravan Owner's Manual

Dodge Grand Caravan Owner's Manual

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Page 1 Grand Caravan 2 0 1 3 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
Page 2 With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or optional name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. on this vehicle.
Page 3: Introduction 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group cians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfaction. LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Stamped VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 To Arm The System .....18 Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) .
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS ......35 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ..66 Manual Door Locks .
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ..81 SAFETY TIPS ......117 Event Data Recorder (EDR) .
Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch.
Page 15: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
Page 16: Removing Key Fob From Ignition
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Removing Key Fob From Ignition WARNING! (Continued) Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is OFF position and then remove the Key Fob. dangerous for a number of reasons.
Page 17: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Key-In-Ignition Reminder Therefore, only Key Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the system will shut the engine off in two seconds if an ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC, invalid Key Fob is used to start the engine.
Page 18: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not compat- Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and ible with some after-market remote starting systems. lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided problems and loss of security protection.
Page 19: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Customer Key Programming VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors performed at an authorized dealer. for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau- thorized operation.
Page 20: Rearming Of The System
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Rearming Of The System 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle: The Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself after the 15 • Press LOCK on the interior power door lock switch additional minutes of headlights and Vehicle Security with the driver and/or passenger door open.
Page 21: Tamper Alert
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 NOTE: you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, • The driver’s door key cylinder and the liftgate button disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 22: Illuminated Entry - If Equipped
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The illuminated entry system will not operate if the ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED dimmer control is in the “Dome OFF” position (rotate The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the horizontal thumb wheel on the bottom of the switch to Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the the far left detent position).
Page 23: Using The Rke Transmitter
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into the ignition switch disables the system from responding to any button presses from that RKE transmitter. Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system from responding to all RKE transmitter buttons for all RKE transmitters.
Page 24 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE (optional). Some features can be programmed to the Remote Unlock Doors And Liftgate customers preferences. For example, flash headlights or Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE sound horn on LOCK. transmitter once to unlock the driver’s side or twice to unlock all doors and liftgate.
Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Remote NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled by perform- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the ing the following steps: Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 26 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sound Horn With Remote Lock 2. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans- mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 sec- This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors onds.
Page 27 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Using The Panic Alarm Power Open/Close Power Liftgate — If Equipped To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold Press the LIFTGATE button twice on the RKE transmitter the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least within five seconds to Open/Close the Power Liftgate.
Page 28 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — If Power Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door — If Equipped Equipped Press the LEFT Power Sliding Door button twice on the Press the RIGHT Power Sliding Door button twice on the RKE transmitter within five seconds to Power Open/ RKE transmitter within five seconds to Power Open/ Close the Left Power Sliding Door.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Turn Off Flash Lights With RKE Lock — If Equipped 3. Release both buttons at the same time. This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when 4. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit- ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans- ter.
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Programming Additional Transmitters If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter, contact your authorized dealer for details. Transmitter Battery Replacement The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. NOTE: • Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate •...
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Inserting Emergency Key Into Slot Separating RKE Transmitter 3. Remove and replace the battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip, located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers.
Page 32: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED halves together. This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- General Information niently from outside the vehicle while still This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and...
Page 33: How To Use Remote Start
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 • System not disabled from previous remote start event How To Use Remote Start • Vehicle theft alarm not active All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will Remote Start: •...
Page 34: To Enter Remote Start Mode
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle To Enter Remote Start Mode Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped Press and release the REMOTE START button on The following messages will display in the EVIC if the the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 • For security, power window and power sunroof op- To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release the in the Remote Start mode.
Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Cancel Remote Start To Turn Off The Engine While In Remote Start Mode Remote Starting will also cancel if any of the following Press and release the REMOTE START button 1 time or occur: allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.
Page 37: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Lock the front doors by pushing down on the lock knobs on each door trim panel. If the lock knob is down when you shut either front door, the door will lock.
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the lock knob is rearward when you shut either side WARNING! sliding door, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are • For personal security and safety in the event of an not inside the vehicle before closing the door.
Page 39: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN position.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE operate. A chime will sound if the Key Fob is in the If you press the power door lock switch while the sliding ignition switch and a door is open, as a reminder to door is open, the sliding door will lock.
Page 41: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature will not WINDOWS operate if there is any manual operation of the power Power Vent Windows — If Equipped door locks (lock or unlock). The Power Vent Window Switch located on the driver’s On vehicles equipped with the optional Electronic Ve- door trim panel allows the driver to operate the two vent hicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic...
Page 42: Power Windows
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Windows NOTE: Power Window switches will also remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been You can control either the front or rear windows using turned to OFF, depending upon the accessory delay switches located on the driver’s door trim panel.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Power Window Lockout Switch Front Passenger Power Door Switches Front Passenger Power Window Switch 1 - Window Open/Close 2 - Power Door Locks There is a single switch on the front passenger’s door trim panel which operates the passenger door window and a set of switches that lock and unlock all doors.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped To stop the window from going all the way up during the Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly. The front window switches may be equipped with an Auto-Down feature.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 2. Push the window switch down firmly to the second WARNING! detent to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds There is no anti-pinch protection when the window after the window is fully open.
Page 46: Sliding Side Door
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The switches will not operate if the driver has Wind Buffeting activated the Power Window Lockout. Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Page 47: Power Sliding Side Door - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol- NOTE: The left side sliding door cannot be opened lowing guidelines: while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the •...
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Press the button on the RKE transmitter twice within 5 seconds to open a power sliding door. When the door is fully open, pressing the button twice within 5 seconds a second time will close the door. There are power sliding side door switches located on the b-pillar trim panel, just in front of the power sliding door for the rear seat passengers and in the overhead console...
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • If the power sliding side door is not in the full open or To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding doors from the rear seats, press the power sliding door close position, it will fully open when a power sliding master lock button, located in the overhead console, to door switch is pressed.
Page 50: Power Sliding Side Door Power Switch
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash You can turn the feature back on by repeating the previous procedure. The left and right exterior hazard lights will flash for 12 seconds when either sliding door is opened. This will Power Sliding Side Door Master Lock Switch alert other drivers in the area that passenger(s) could be To provide a safer environment for small children riding...
Page 51: Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a Child Protection Door Lock system. NOTE: When the Child Protection Door Lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock NOTE: 1. Open the sliding side door. • After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the 2.
Page 53: To Disengage Child Protection Door Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 NOTE: WARNING! • After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system, Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. always test the door from the inside to make certain it Remember that the sliding doors can only be opened is in the desired position.
Page 54: Liftgate
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LIFTGATE On vehicles equipped with power locks, the liftgate can be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter button, or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors. To open the liftgate, press the liftgate release handle located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
Page 55: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Power Liftgate — If Equipped The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter. Press the button on the transmitter twice within five seconds, to open the power liftgate.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power liftgate may be closed by pressing the button, and several audible beeps will occur to signal that the located in the upper left trim in the liftgate opening. liftgate is opening or closing. Pushing once will only close the liftgate.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 • During power operation, whether liftgate is fully open • If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions or fully closed, the liftgate chime will beep several within the same cycle, the system will automatically times indicating power operation is in progress.
Page 58: Occupant Restraints
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS wheel Some of the most important safety features in your • Knee bolster for front passenger seat occupant vehicle are the restraint systems: •...
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized WARNING! seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold Infants in rear facing child restraints should never ride infant and child restraint systems.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument • Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) and/or Seat-Mounted could cause serious injury, including death.
Page 62: Lap/Shoulder Belts
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belts WARNING! (Continued) All seats in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your belts. vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. •...
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 WARNING! (Continued) • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. 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 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t leave you with no protection.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. When the belt is long enough to fit , insert the large latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 68: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage: The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably a cinching latch plate which are used to secure a child...
Page 69: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Equipped Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency)
Page 70: Energy Management Feature
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Energy Management Feature NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy worn snugly and positioned properly.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 1 — Downward Movement 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 2 — Rearward Movement...
Page 74: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock NOTE: into the back decorative plastic half. • If you have difficulties or problems resetting the Active Head Restraints, see an authorized dealer. •...
Page 75: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 The BeltAlert® warning sequence begins after the vehicle BeltAlert® can be enabled or disabled by your autho- speed is over 5 mph (8 km/h), by blinking the Seat Belt rized dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime.
Page 76: Seat Belt Extender
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Extender Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized...
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags. The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severity and type of collision.
Page 78: Air Bag System Components
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Air Bag System Components Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC system components: air bags are located above the side windows and their •...
Page 79: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) WARNING! • Front and Side Impact Sensors • No objects should be placed over or near the air bag • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, on the instrument panel, because any such objects and Seat Track Position Sensors could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision...
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may deploys independently;...
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 NOTE: WARNING! • Should a vehicle rollover occur, the pretensioners • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supple- and/or SAB and SABIC air bags on both sides of the mental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), do vehicle may deploy.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Always sit upright as possible with your back against the WARNING! (Continued) seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the appro- • Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, do priate sized child restraint, infant restraint or booster seat not have any accessory items installed which will recommended for the size and weight of the child.
Page 83: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag will not deploy in all frontal collisions, Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) including some that may produce substantial vehicle The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system damage —...
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli- turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light away from an inflating air bag.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the Inflator Units vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain Inflator Units (SABIC) Inflator Units The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) are During collisions where the impact is confined to a designed to activate only in certain side collisions.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time, Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of until the ignition key is turned off. whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, 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 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may • Modifications to any part of the air bag system not function properly if modifications are made.
Page 90: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint You will want to have the air bags ready to Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may inflate for your protection in a collision.
Page 91: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle are recorded. However, other parties, such as law en- is designed to record such data as: forcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a •...
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children 12 years or younger should ride properly NOTE: For additional information, refer to buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in Canadian residents should refer to Transport the rear seats rather than in the front.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Toddlers younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear...
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old. Children should remain rearward-facing until they Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- reach the highest weight or height allowed by their facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until convertible child seat.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Older Children And Child Restraints WARNING! Children who are two years old or who have outgrown • Improper installation can lead to failure of an their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward- infant or child restraint.
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs and not their stomach? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend 5.
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – LATCH – Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only Restraint...
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Second Row Bench Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating Second Row Captains Chairs position Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating Top Tether Anchorage Symbol position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child Restraint LATCH Positions What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until weight of the child restraint) for using the the combined weight of the child and the LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Can two child restraints be attached using Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with a common lower LATCH anchorage? two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to in- stall a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchor-...
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Locating The LATCH Anchorages In addition, there are tether strap anchors lo- cated behind each rear seatback, near to the floor. LATCH Anchorages (Third Row 60/40 Anchorages Shown) LATCH Anchorages (Third Row 60/40 Anchorage Shown)
Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be Center Seat LATCH – Commercial Cargo Vehicles equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. (No Factory Installed Rear Seats) — If Equipped Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the WARNING!
Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 Center Seat LATCH To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- the seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position, matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat do not use that outboard position.
Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child ing position.
Page 107 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor can WARNING! be “switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing Improper installation of a child restraint to the retract back into the retractor.
Page 108 106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle Second Row Bench Second Row Captains Chair...
Page 109 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child using the seat belt to install a restraint) for using the Tether forward facing child restraint, up Anchor with the seat belt to attach...
Page 110 108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
Page 111 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether 1.
Page 112 110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect belt path opening of the child restraint, you may have the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether trouble tightening the seat belt.
Page 113 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to Anchorage — Second Row Captains Chairs the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. 1.
Page 114 112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
Page 115: Commercial Cargo Vehicles (No Factory Installed Rear Seats) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 113 COMMERCIAL CARGO VEHICLES (NO FACTORY INSTALLED REAR SEATS) — IF EQUIPPED Commercial cargo vehicles are not designed for use as a family vehicle and are not intended for carrying children in the front passenger seat. However, if you must carry a child in a vehicle without a rear seat, the passenger seat should be moved to the full rearward position and the child must be in a proper restraint system based on its...
Page 116: Restraining Infants And Small Children In Commercial Cargo Vehicles
114 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • A convertible child seat, one that is designed to be WARNING! used for children who are too heavy for a rearward- facing infant seat, may be used IN THE FORWARD Rearward-facing infant restraints must never be se- FACING POSITION ONLY, IT MUST NEVER BE IN- cured in the passenger seat of a vehicle with a STALLED FACING TO THE REAR IN A COMMER-...
Page 117 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 115 Tether Installation For Commercial Cargo Vehicles 5. Following the child seat manufacturer’s instructions, tighten the child restraint tether strap. To secure the child restraint upper tether strap to the vehicle, follow the instructions shown: 6.
Page 118: Engine Break-In Recommendations
116 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recom- mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Mainte- A long break-in period is not required for the engine and nance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”. drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Page 119: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 117 SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas Transporting Passengers WARNING! NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon AREA. monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can WARNING! eventually poison you.
Page 120: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
118 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, WARNING! (Continued) inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the for lubrication or oil change.
Page 121 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 119 Air Bag Warning Light Floor Mat Safety Information The light should come on and remain on for four Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your to eight seconds as a bulb check when the vehicle.
Page 122: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
120 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside WARNING! (Continued) The Vehicle • Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top Tires of already installed floor mats. Additional floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
Page 123 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 121 Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
Page 125: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS MIRRORS ......130 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) —...
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phone Call Features ....155 Heated Seats — If Equipped ....188 Uconnect®...
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED ..215 Dimmer Controls .....225 Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Multifunction Lever .
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Wiper And Washer ....231 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ......241 Rain Sensing Wipers —...
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Turning ParkView® On Or Off — Without Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Navigation/Multimedia Radio ... .251 Button ......261 OVERHEAD CONSOLES .
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Venting Sunroof — Express ....267 Interior Bottle Holders ....277 Sunshade Operation.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 CONSOLE FEATURES ....285 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ....293 Basic Console .
Page 132: Mirrors
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 133: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
Page 134: Outside Mirrors
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight The driver’s outside mirror will automatically adjust for overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Page 135: Power Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Power Mirrors — If Equipped The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a The power mirror controls are located on the driver-side mirror, press either the L (left) or R (right) to select the door trim panel.
Page 136: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Mirrors — If Equipped when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE position. Each stored memory setting will have an associated Tilt These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This Mirrors in Reverse position.
Page 137: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 NOTE: If the vehicle speed is greater than 10 mph (16 km/h) the folding feature will be disabled. If the mirrors are in the folded position, and vehicle speed is equal or greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), they will automatically unfold.
Page 138: Blind Spot Monitoring - If Equipped
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- to let the driver know that the system is operational.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 NOTE: • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the de- tection zones. • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE audible (chime) alert and reducing the radio volume. Entering From The Side Refer to “Modes Of Operation” for further information. Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle. BSM Warning Light The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three Side Monitoring...
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed of Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service. Overtaking/Passing The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, Stationary Objects berms, etc.
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are WARNING! traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones.
Page 144: Rear Cross Path
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Cross Path The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is intended to aid the driver when backing out of parking spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles may be blocked. Proceed slowly and cautiously out of the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is exposed.
Page 145: Modes Of Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Modes Of Operation be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime When the system is in RCP, the system shall respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode, present.
Page 147: Uconnect® Phone - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Astronomy Zone — System Temporarily Unavailable NOTE: The Uconnect® Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth® “Hands-Free Profile”, When the vehicle enters this zone the blind spot system Version 0.96 or higher. See the Uconnect® website for will become temporarily unavailable and the EVIC will supported phones.
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE wires or a docking station, so Uconnect® Phone works no Uconnect® Phone Button matter where you stow your mobile phone (be it your purse, The radio or steering wheel controls (if pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned on and equipped) will contain the two control buttons has been paired to the vehicle’s Uconnect®...
Page 149: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 The Uconnect® Phone can be used with any Hands-Free Operation Profile certified Bluetooth® mobile phone. See the Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect® Uconnect® website for supported phones. Refer to your Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect®...
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For each feature explanation in this section, only the To activate the Uconnect® Phone, simply press the compound form of the voice command is given. You button and follow the audible prompts for directions. can also break the commands into parts and say each Uconnect®...
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a The following are general phone to Uconnect® Phone pairing instructions: priority level between one and seven, with one being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven mobile •...
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will prompt you to say the name of the Dial By Saying A Number person you want to call. • Press the button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down- Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone loaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the Uconnect® Phone. If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, •...
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more NOTE: Adding names to the Uconnect® Phonebook is phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the recommended when the vehicle is not in motion.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 • Press the button to begin. “Phonebook Edit Entry” can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say phonebook.
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish • Press the button to begin. to delete.
Page 157: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook Phone Call Features • Press the The following features can be accessed through the button to begin. Uconnect® Phone if the feature(s) are available on your •...
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is Currently In Progress in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Between Calls”...
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Conference Call Call Termination When two calls are in progress (one active and one on To end a call in progress, momentarily press the but- hold), press and hold the button until you hear a ton.
Page 160: Uconnect® Phone Features
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call Continuation Uconnect® Phone Features Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the Language Selection Uconnect® Phone after the vehicle ignition key has been To change the language that the Uconnect® Phone is switched to OFF.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Emergency Assistance NOTE: • The emergency number dialed is based on the country If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable: where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and Canada and 060 for Mexico).
Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • The roadside assistance number dialed is based on the To use you Uconnect® Phone System in an emer- country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528-2069 gency, your mobile phone must be: for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454 for •...
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Voice Mail Calling and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed by the word “Send”. For example, if required to enter your PIN To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to “Working followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you can press the with Automated Systems”.
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF • You may not hear all of the tones due to mobile phone Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect® Phone network configurations.
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF) You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone When you mute the Uconnect® Phone, you will still be keypad and still use the Uconnect® Phone (while dialing able to hear the conversation coming from the other via the mobile phone keypad, the user must exercise party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
Page 166: Advanced Phone Connectivity
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Phone Connectivity List Paired Mobile Phone Names • Press the Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say The Uconnect® Phone allows ongoing calls to be trans- ferred from your mobile phone to the Uconnect®...
Page 167: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Select Another Mobile Phone Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones • Press the This feature allows you to select and start using another button to begin. phone paired with the Uconnect® Phone. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training You can either press the Uconnect® Phone button to restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- prompted by the Uconnect® Phone. For best results, the nizing their voice commands or numbers, the Uconnect®...
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 • Even though the system is designed for users speaking Voice Command in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to cents, the system may not always work for some. provide at least ½...
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Even though international dialing for most number • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and number combinations may not be supported.
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Read Messages: Send Messages: If you receive a new text message while your phone is You can send messages using Uconnect® Phone. To send connected to Uconnect® Phone, an announcement will a new message: be made to notify you that you have a new text message.
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE List of Preset Messages: 11. See You in 15 minutes 1. Yes 12. I am on my way 2. No 13. I’ll be late 3. Where are you? 14. Are you there yet? 4.
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF Bluetooth® Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop Uconnect® Phone. When this happens, the connection the system from announcing the new incoming mes- can generally be reestablished by switching the phone sages.
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Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) zero cancel confirmation prompts continue three delete four dial five download edit seven emergency eight English nine erase all star (*) Espanol plus (+) Francais pound (#) help...
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) list phones redial mobile return to main menu return or main menu mute select phone select mute off send new entry set up phone settings or phone set up other...
Page 179: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 General Information VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Command System Operation RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the The Uconnect® Voice Command system allows following conditions: you to control your AM, FM radio, disk player, •...
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pressing the Voice Command button while the WARNING! system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or Any voice commanded system should be used only change commands.
Page 181: Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 To hear the first available Menu, press the Voice Com- Main Menu mand button and say “Help” or “Main Menu”. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the Commands main menu.
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Radio AM • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Disc Mode Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you To switch to Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) mode, say may say the following commands: “Bluetooth Streaming”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Change to setup” – “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Main menu setup” or • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — During the playback you may press the Voice Com- •...
Page 185: Voice Training
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Voice Training SEATS For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect® vehicle. Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. WARNING! 1.
Page 186: Power Seats - If Equipped
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats — If Equipped Some models may be equipped with eight-way power seats for the driver and front passenger. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. The switches control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 WARNING! CAUTION! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Do not place any article under a power seat or impede Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat control which could cause a collision and serious controls.
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tilting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of or rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat control which could cause a collision and serious...
Page 189: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
Page 190: Heated Seats - If Equipped
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Seats — If Equipped Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On some models, the front and rear seats may be On models that are equipped with remote start, the driv- equipped with heaters located in the seat cushions. er’s heated seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start.
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Press the switch once to select HIGH-level Rear Heated Seats heating. Press the switch a second time to select On some models, the second row seats are equipped with LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third heaters.
Page 192: Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of Both front seats are adjustable forward or rearward. The heat in use.
Page 193: Manual Reclining Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you For models equipped with manual reclining seats, the have reached the desired position.
Page 194: Head Restraints
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push Head Restraints back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its by restricting head movement in the event of a rear normal position.
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Active Head Restraints — Front Seats To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable compo- button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily downward on the head restraint.
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head.
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 NOTE: WARNING! • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD the head restraints require removal, see your autho- players.
Page 198: Stow 'N Go® Seating - If Equipped
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Head Restraints — Second Row Quad Seats Head Restraints — Second Row Bench To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint.
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Second Row Stow ’n Go® On vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go® seats, the seats will fold and tumble in one motion. 1. Move the front seat fully forward. 2. Recline the front seatback fully forward. 3.
Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Pull upward on the seatback recliner lever located on The non-adjustable head restraint and seatback will fold the outboard side of the seat. automatically during the seat tumble. No additional actuation is necessary. Seatback Recliner Lever, Seat Tumble, And Head Restraint Fold Lever Non-Adjustable Head Restraint...
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 The seat will automatically tumble into position for easy storage. Automatic Folding Seatback Tumbled Second Row Seat...
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 6. Push the seat into the storage bin. CAUTION! The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover. WARNING! In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 To Unstow Second Row Seats lever on the outboard side of the seat to fold head rest and seatback and tumble seat forward. 1. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. 1.
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Return the head restraint to the upright position. Easy Entry Second Row The second row Stow ’n Go® seats allow easy entry to the third row seat or rear cargo area. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever on the outboard side of the seat.
Page 205: Quad Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 The seat will automatically fold into position for easy entry into the third row. WARNING! In the event of a collision you could be injured if the seat is not fully latched. Quad Seats — If Equipped Both Quad seats are adjustable forward or rearward.
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Fold-Flat Easy Entry To fold the seat, lift the recliner lever to the full upward The Quad seats can be tilted forward for easy entry into position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the third row.
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For passengers seated in the third row, there is a pull Removal strap located on the outboard side of the seat near the The Quad seats can be removed if additional storage is bottom of the seat back.
Page 209: Second Row Bench Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped Release levers are located on the rear leg assemblies, near the floor. To remove the seat, squeeze each release handle While the bench seat does not stow in the floor, it is and rotate downwards to deploy the wheels.
Page 210: Third Row Power Recline - If Equipped
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To reinstall the seat, align the seat into the detent posi- Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped tions on the floor. Squeeze the release handle and rotate The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat upward until the lock indicator button returns into the cushion, adjusts the seatback angle forward/rearward handle.
Page 211: Third Row Power Folding Seat - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 Third Row Power Folding Seat — If Equipped The switch is only functional when the liftgate is open and the vehicle is in PARK. A one-touch power folding seat switch is located in the left rear trim panel as part of a switch bank.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Left and right third row seats can be folded individually or NOTE: together. The third row power folding seat adjusts to the • Disconnect the center shoulder belt from the small following positions using the switch bank located on the left buckle and lower the head restraints before attempting rear trim panel: to fold/stow the power third row seats.
Page 213: Manually Folding Third Row Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If Equipped 1. Lower the center head restraint down to the seatback by pushing the button on the guide and pushing the head restraint down. 2. Lower the outboard head restraints by pulling on the release strap marked “1”...
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull release strap marked “2” located on the rear of the 4. Pull release strap marked “3” to release the anchors. seat to lower the seatback. Release Strap “3” Release Strap “2”...
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 5. Pull release strap marked “4” and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin. Stowed Third Row Seat Release Strap “4”...
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Unfold Third Row Seats Tailgate Mode 1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the 1. Pull release strap “3”, then pull release strap “4” to storage bin and push the seat forward until the rotate the entire seat rearward.
Page 217: Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the seatbacks of all rear seats and some front seats. The floor supports the partial weight of the bagged goods.
Page 218: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Rke
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets Transmitter To Memory (up to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set). NOTE: Each time the SET (S) button and a numbered 6.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 11. Select “Remote Linked to Memory” in the Electronic To recall the memory setting for driver two, press MEMORY Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter “Yes”. button 2 on the driver’s door or the UNLOCK button on the Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ RKE transmitter linked to Memory Position 2.
Page 220: Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Press and release the memory SET (S) button located Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat on the driver’s door. A chime will sound signaling that ONLY) you are in the memory set mode. This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the 4.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 • When you remove the key from the ignition switch the Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy driver seat will move to a position 0.3 in (7.7 mm) Entry and Easy Exit Position. forward of the rear stop if the driver seat position is NOTE: The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be enabled between 0.9 –...
Page 222: To Open And Close The Hood
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Move to the front of the vehicle and look inside the center of the hood opening. Locate, then push the To open the hood, two latches must be released. safety catch downward while raising the hood at the 1.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open CAUTION! position. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi- mately 12 in (30 cm) and then drop it.
Page 224: Lights
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation. Headlight Switch Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for The headlight switch is located on the left side of the headlight, parking light and instrument panel operation.
Page 225: Headlights On With Wipers - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped headlights or parking lights are turned back on or the ignition switch is turned ON, the delay will be cancelled. When your headlights are in the AUTO mode and the engine is running, the headlights will automatically turn When exiting the vehicle the driver can choose to have on when the wiper system is also turned on.
Page 226: Lights-On Reminder
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lights-On Reminder is applied, the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) will turn off. Also, if a turn signal is activated, the DRL lamp on the If the headlights or the parking lights are left on, or if the same side of the vehicle will turn off for the duration of dimmer control is in the extreme top position after the the turn signal activation.
Page 227: Dimmer Controls
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 Dimmer Controls Interior Lighting On The dimmer switch is located next to the headlight switch. Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the second detent (extreme top position) to turn on the interior lights.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The key must be out of the ignition switch or the The Halo control switch is located to the right of the ignition switch must be in the OFF position for this dimmer switch.
Page 229: Multifunction Lever
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the: • Turn Signals The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. • Headlight Beams Low/High • Flash-To-Pass (Optical Horn) • Front and Rear Wipers — Washer Functions Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show...
Page 230: Lane Change Assist
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signal Warning Flash-To-Pass If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by traveled at over 18 mph (29 km/h) for about 1 mile lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.
Page 231: Windshield Wiper And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS NOTE: Always remove any buildup of snow that pre- vents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the The wipers and washers are operated by a switch within off position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off the multifunction lever.
Page 232: Intermittent Wiper System
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System Windshield Washers Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions To use the Washer, push on the end of the lever to the make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be- second detent and hold while spray is desired.
Page 233: Rear Wiper And Washer
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 Rear Wiper And Washer The sensitivity of the system is adjustable from the multifunction lever. Wiper sensitivity position 3 has been Rotating the rotary ring to the first detent activates the calibrated for best overall wiping sensitivity. If the opera- rear intermittent wipers.
Page 234: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings wiper control on the multifunction lever is moved or (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand- the shift lever is moved out of the NEUTRAL position. ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. •...
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 steering wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering column in position, push the lever upward until fully engaged.
Page 236: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED Press the switch to turn on the heated steering wheel. The light on the switch The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps will illuminate to indicate the steering warm your hands in cold weather.
Page 237: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 and clutch pedals (if equipped) to move toward or away WARNING! from the driver to provide improved position with the • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin steering wheel. because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, The switch is located on the left side of the steering spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-...
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the switch forward to move the pedals forward NOTE: (toward the front of the vehicle). • Always adjust the pedals to a position that allows full Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward pedal travel.
Page 239: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 WARNING! Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have an accident. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 240: To Activate
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on the same time.
Page 241: To Deactivate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 To Deactivate To Vary The Speed Setting A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the crease speed by pushing the RES (+) button.
Page 242: To Accelerate For Passing
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pressing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 mph On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so (1.6 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed the button results in a decrease of 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Page 243: Parksense® Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF ParkSense™ Sensors EQUIPPED The four ParkSense™ sensors, located in the rear fascia/ The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist system provides visual bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is and audible indications of the distance between the rear within the sensors’...
Page 244: Parksense® Display
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ParkSense® Warning Display is located in the Instru- ParkSense® Display ment cluster’s EVIC display. It provides both visual and When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display audible warnings to indicate the distance between the will turn ON indicating the system status.
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 Park Assist System OFF Slow Tone The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone...
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than...
Page 248: Enabling/Disabling Parksense
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enabling/Disabling ParkSense® Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled through the Customer-Programmable Features section of the EVIC. When the ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System is mal- The available choices are: OFF, Sound Only, or Sound and functioning, the instrument cluster will actuate a single Display.
Page 249: Cleaning The Parksense® System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 If “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS” ParkSense® System Usage Precautions appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) NOTE: make sure the outer surface and the underside of the rear • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction and then cycle the ignition.
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • ParkSense®, when on, will MUTE the radio when it is • On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, ParkSense® sounding a tone. should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowered or open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE. •...
Page 251: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem- • Drivers must be careful when backing up even bly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false when using ParkSense®. Always check carefully indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear of the vehicle to assist with aligning to a hitch/receiver. The camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen static grid lines will show separate zones that will help appears again.
Page 253: Turning Parkview® On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With CAUTION! Navigation/Multimedia Radio • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView® should only 1. Press the “menu” hard-key. be used as a parking aid. The ParkView® camera is 2.
Page 254: Overhead Consoles
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLES Front Overhead Console Two versions of the overhead console are available. The base front overhead console model featured fixed incan- descent courtesy/reading lights, flip-down sunglass stor- age and conversation mirror. The premium front over- head console model features a LED focused light that illuminates the instrument panel cupholders, two swiv- eling LED lights, flip-down sunglass storage, conversa-...
Page 255: Courtesy/Interior Lighting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 Courtesy/Interior Lighting Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only) At the forward end of the console are two courtesy lights At the front of the overhead console, a compartment is (standard dome light has two buttons). The lights turn on provided for the storage of two pairs of sunglasses.
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The door will slowly rotate to the full open position. Conversation Mirror Position NOTE: From the “conversation mirror” position, the Full Open Position door can only be closed. From this position, the door can be fully closed or, by rotating upward about 3/4 of the way and releasing, To return to the full open position, the door must first be positioned for conversation mirror use.
Page 257: Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped The overhead console has two sets of courtesy lights. The lights turn on when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
Page 258: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Console Halo Lighting The rear overhead console has recessed halo lighting around the perimeter of the console base. This feature provides additional lighting options while traveling and is controlled by the headlight switch. Refer to “Lights/ Halo Lights —...
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 The HomeLink® buttons, located on either the overhead console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ- ent HomeLink® channels. The HomeLink® indicator is located above the center button. HomeLink® Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner NOTE: HomeLink® is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active.
Page 260: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in view. 3.
Page 262: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, locate the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. This can repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is erase the channels.
Page 263: Reprogramming A Single Homelink® Button
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indi- Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button cator light. The Homelink® indicator will flash slowly To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, and then rapidly after HomeLink® has received the follow these steps: frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter.
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig- 4. Watch for the HomeLink® indicator to change flash nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans- rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take mission –...
Page 265: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button Security To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn follow these steps: in your vehicle. To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 1.
Page 266: General Information
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you have any problems, or require assistance, please WARNING! (Continued) call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at • Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dan- www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance. gerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while programming the transceiver.
Page 267: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 NOTE: • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device. •...
Page 268: Opening Sunroof - Express
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and second. The sunroof and sunshade will open automati- do not leave the key in the ignition switch (or leave cally from any position.
Page 269: Closing Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 Closing Sunroof — Express Pinch Protect Feature Press the switch forward and release it within one- This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of half second and the sunroof will close automatically from the sunroof during Express Close operation.
Page 270: Sunshade Operation
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunshade Operation Sunroof Maintenance The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. the glass panel. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is Ignition Off Operation open.
Page 271: Sunroof Fully Closed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 Sunroof Fully Closed Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the sunroof is fully closed. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED Two 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets are located on the lower instrument panel, below the open storage bin.
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. •...
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 The outlet in the rear quarter panel near the liftgate and the upper outlet in the instrument panel are both con- trolled by the ignition switch. Each of these outlets can support 160 Watts (13 Amps). Do not exceed 160 Watts (13 Amps) for each of these outlets.
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
Page 275: Power Inverter - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! (Continued) A 110 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet (if equipped) converts • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, DC current to AC current, and is located on the left rear vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the trim panel immediately behind the second row left battery even more quickly.
Page 276: Cupholders
274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The power inverter switch is located on the instrument inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating panel below the climate controls. exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter To turn on the power outlet, press the switch once.
Page 277: Instrument Panel Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 Instrument Panel Cupholders variety of container types and sizes. Press down on the container to engage the cupholder retention features. The instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull-out drawer just above the lower storage bin. Super Console —...
Page 278: Premium Console Cupholders - If Equipped
276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For rear passengers two cupholders are located in the Premium Console Cupholders — If Equipped pull-out drawer, located in the back of the Super Console. On models equipped with premium center consoles, Pull the drawer out to the first position to use the there are four cupholders located on the top of the cupholders.
Page 279: Interior Bottle Holders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 Interior Bottle Holders There are four bottle holders located in the interior. One bottle holder is molded into each front interior door trim panels, and one bottle holder is molded into each side sliding interior door trim panel.
Page 280: Smoker's Package Kit - If Equipped
278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped STORAGE With the optional authorized dealer-installed Smoker’s Glove Compartments Package Kit, a removable ash receiver is inserted into one Upper and lower glove compartments are located on the of the two cupholders in the center front instrument passenger side of the instrument panel.
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 Upper Glove Compartment Lower Glove Compartment To open the upper compartment, press in on the button, To open the lower compartment pull out on the release located on the left side of the upper door. The door will handle.
Page 282: Door Trim Panel Storage
280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Trim Panel Storage Front Door Storage Both interior front door panels have multiple pockets for storage. Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped The driver’s seatback has a primary storage pocket on all models and an optional secondary mesh pocket.
Page 283: Umbrella Holder
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 Umbrella Holder Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped The seat storage bins are located on the floor in front of the An umbrella holder has been conveniently molded into second row seats. The area below the covers can be used for the left front door entry scuff molding.
Page 284: Storage Bin Safety Warning
282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Storage Bin Safety Warning CAUTION! Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal NOTE: The storage bin cover must be locked and flat injury or damage to your vehicle: to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not operate the storage bin covers while the vehicle is in motion. • Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down. CAUTION! The storage bin cover must be flat and locked to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.
Page 286: Coat Hooks
284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Coat Hooks Coat hooks are located along the headliner for the second and third row seating positions. The coat hook load limit is 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Exceeding the recommended load limit can cause the coat hooks to break or disengage from the vehicle.
Page 287: Console Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 CONSOLE FEATURES Basic Console There are three consoles available: Basic, Premium and Basic Console features consist of the following: Super. • The basic console profile allows vehicle occupants to easily pass through the first row to the second. WARNING! •...
Page 288: Premium Console - If Equipped
286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Remove The Basic Floor Console WARNING! 1. Remove the front anchor cup plug and clip. In an accident, serious injury could result if the 2. Slide the console base forward while lifting slightly to removable floor console is not properly installed.
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 • Large console center storage will store headphones for Position 1 shows the console closed with four cupholders the available rear DVD entertainment system or other and a convenient storage tray. items • 12 Volt DC power outlet provides continuous power inside the console for cell phones or other electronics.
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Position 2 shows the raised storage tray revealing a large Dual Storage Bins storage area below. Position 3 shows the top portion of the console in a rearward position. This is accomplished by lifting the upper most latch at the front of the console.
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 Position 4 shows the complete console in its rearmost To Remove The Premium Floor Console position. Again, lifting second latch handle at the front of 1. Pull up on the bottom release handle in the front of the the console, allows complete access to a lower storage bin console.
Page 292: Super Console - If Equipped
290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Push down on the rear of the console until it is seated in the rear floor bracket. 5. Pull up on the console to be sure it is firmly latched. WARNING! In an accident, serious injury could result if the removable floor console is not properly installed.
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 NOTE: The front cupholder light ring and pass through lighting is controlled by a dimming switch located on the instrument panel, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information. Located in the back of the super console is a storage drawer and cupholders for the rear passengers.
Page 294: Cargo Area Features
292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CARGO AREA FEATURES Press in on the flashlight to release it. Rechargeable Flashlight The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the right side of the cargo area. The flashlight snaps out of the bezel when needed.
Page 295: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, REAR WINDOW FEATURES twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located on the climate control (Mode) knob.
Page 296: Load Leveling System - If Equipped
294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The automatic load leveling system will provide a level- Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading the heating elements: conditions.
Page 297: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED The crossbars on your vehicle are delivered stowed within the roof rack side rails. If adding cargo, deploy the crossbars. Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars, to maximum of 150 lbs (68 kg).
Page 298: Deploying The Crossbars
296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • Crossbars are error-proofed and cannot be deployed or stowed in the incorrect positions. • To help control wind noise, stow the crossbars in the side rails when they are not in use. Deploying the Crossbars To deploy the crossbars, completely loosen the thumb screws at both ends of the crossbar and lift the crossbar...
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 297 Bend the crossbar supports at each end, taking care to keep hand clear of pivoting joint. Slide the thumb screw down. Deployed Position Stowed Position...
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Then, position the crossbars across the roof. Make sure the directional arrows on the crossbars align with the directional arrows on the side rails. Set the NOTE: The crossbars are identical and can be placed in crossbars into the deployed positions.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 299 Once the crossbars are set into position, tighten the Stowing the Crossbars thumb screws completely. Reverse the procedure to stow the crossbars, again, taking care to keep hand clear of pivoting joint. Crossbars are identical and can be stowed in either rail nest.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • Check deployed crossbars frequently and retighten thumb screws as necessary. • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150 lb (68 kg).
Page 303: Sun Screens - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 301 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Long loads which extend over the windshield, such Cargo must be securely tied before driving your as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the frontal area should be secured to both the front and vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- rear of the vehicle.
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sun Screen Retracted Sun Screen Extended Gently pull up on the tab to raise the sun screen. To lower the sun screen, gently lift the tab upward to Continue pulling the sun screen until the tab is near the disengage the hooks, and feed the screen back into the top of the window.
Page 305: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..308 EVIC Red Telltale Lights ....332 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE ..309 Oil Change Required .
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass / Temperature Display ..340 Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO ..359 Customer-Programmable Features Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..359 (System Setup) .
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 Using This Feature.....378 Dual Video Screen .....390 Controlling The iPod®...
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Replacing The Remote Control Batteries..406 Disc Menu ......415 Headphones Operation .
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 CLIMATE CONTROLS ....431 Winter Operation..... .452 Manual Heating And Air Conditioning Vacation/Storage .
Page 310: Instrument Panel Features
308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Vents 5 — Upper Glove Compartment 9 — Storage Bin 13 — Hood Release 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Lower Glove Compartment 10 — Cup Holders 14 — Dimmer Switch 3 —...
Page 311: Instrument Cluster - Base
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE...
Page 312: Instrument Cluster - Premium
310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 313: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 4. Turn Signal Indicators 1. Tachometer The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated. This gauge measures engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000). Before the pointer reaches the red area, If the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage.
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. Odometer Display / Electronic Vehicle Information This also displays Trip A and Trip B, DTE, MPG or L/100km, Center (EVIC) Display — If Equipped OAT (Outside Air Temperature) information to Base Cluster, use STEP and RESET button (on steering wheel) to access or Odometer Display / Trip Odometer Display The odom- reset the display.
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 NOTE: Some of the above warnings will be displayed in noFUSE the Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display Area If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the located in the instrument cluster. Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse is improperly installed, or Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) damaged, a “noFUSE”...
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Unless reset, this message will continue to display each Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN Display — If Equipped position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- release the STEP button on the steering wheel.
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as brakes.
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- CAUTION! quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- The TPMS has been optimized for the original tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure equipment tires and wheels.
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 9. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) CAUTION! The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD, that Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine monitors engine and automatic transmission con- control system.
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ NOTE: Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Activation/ The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Malfunction Indicator Light” come on momentarily each Light” in the instrument cluster will come on time the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN.
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 12. Speedometer dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for Indicates vehicle speed. further information. 13. Fuel Door Reminder 16. Shift Lever Indicator The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the instrument cluster.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped In this case, the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is dangerous.
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 20. Temperature Gauge WARNING! The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that others could be badly burned by steam or boiling the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 22. Charging System Light 23. Oil Pressure Warning Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg- This light indicates low engine oil pressure. ing system. The light should come on when the The light should turn on momentarily when the engine is ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN and remain on started.
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and If the light remains lit with the engine running, your stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an autho- shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- rized dealer for service as soon as possible.
Page 327: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 If the overheating continues, it may become necessary to ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle with the (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED transmission in NEUTRAL until the light turns off. The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the CAUTION!
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL This system conveniently allows the driver to select a The system allows the driver to select information by variety of useful information by pressing the switches pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the wheel: following: •...
Page 329: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 UP Button BACK Button Press and release the UP button to scroll up- Press the BACK button to scroll back to a ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, previous menu or sub-menu. Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units, System Setup) and sub-menus.
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Unstored Messages The main display area will normally display the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the menu. The main display area also displays pop up condition that activated the message is cleared.
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 • Vehicle Not in Park When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays the following messages: • Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start • Key in ignition • Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime, if vehicle is in •...
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Left Front Turn Signal Light Out • Blind Spot System Not Available — This message is displayed to indicate the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) • Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out system is temporarily unavailable due to sensor block- •...
Page 333: Evic White Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 • Electronic Speed Control SET EVIC White Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- This light will turn on when the electronic tales. These telltales include: speed control is SET. For further information, refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
Page 334: Evic Red Telltale Lights
332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Loose Gascap Indicator EVIC Red Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These If the vehicle diagnostic system determines telltales include: that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a loose gascap indicator •...
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • Charging System Light • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg- This light informs you of a problem with the ing system. The light should come on when the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Temperature Warning Light • Transmission Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi- This light indicates that the transmission fluid tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- temperature is running hot. This may occur proaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single with severe usage, such as trailer towing.
Page 337: Oil Change Required
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 Unless reset, this message will continue to display each WARNING! time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and If you continue operating the vehicle when the release the Menu button.
Page 338: Fuel Economy
336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fuel Economy Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Fuel Economy” displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. The following Fuel Economy func- tions display in the EVIC: • Average Fuel Economy (AVG) •...
Page 339: Vehicle Speed
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle Vehicle Speed loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value. Speed”...
Page 340: Trip Info
338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip Info Elapsed Time Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Trip Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset Info” is highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT when the ignition switch is in the ACC position.
Page 341: Units
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 • Oil Temperature Units Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Units” Displays the actual oil temperature. displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT • Oil Pressure button. The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) can be changed between English and Metric Displays the actual oil pressure.
Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass / Temperature Display metallic objects) until the CAL indicator displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally. The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. The EVIC will display one of eight compass NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and an readings and the outside temperature.
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 4. Press and release the SELECT button to start the NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of calibration. The “CAL” indicator will be displayed in the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, the EVIC.
Page 344: Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. message SYSTEM SETUP NOT AVAILABLE VEHICLE NOT IN PARK displays when you try to select “System 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup Setup” from the main menu. (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached, Press and release the UP or DOWN button until System then press the SELECT button.
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 Nav–Turn By Turn–If Equipped To make your selection, press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the feature When this feature is selected, the navigation system showing the system has been activated or the check-mark utilizes voice commands, guiding through the drive is removed showing the system has been deactivated.
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Remote Unlock Sequence and radio settings can only return to the memory set position using the door mounted switch. To make your When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s selection, press and release the SELECT button until a door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless check-mark appears next to the feature showing the Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button.
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 Horn with Remote Lock – If Equipped Flash Lamps with Lock When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the This feature may be selected with or without the Flash RKE transmitter.
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Headlamps with Wipers (Available with Auto the windshield. To make your selection, press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to Headlights Only) the feature showing the system has been activated or the When ON is selected, and the headlight switch is in the check-mark is removed showing the system has been AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi-...
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 Illuminated Approach Easy Entry/Exit Seat – If Equipped When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To make your selection, press and release the SELECT To make your selection, press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the feature button until a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing the system has been deactivated.
Page 351: Uconnect® 730N/430/430N Cd/Dvd/Hdd
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/ Uconnect® 130 NAV — IF EQUIPPED Refer to your Uconnect® user’s manual for detailed operating instructions. Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped Refer to “Voice Command” for further details. Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped Refer to “Uconnect®...
Page 352: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch position to operate the radio.
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS will begin to blink. will display.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time SET/RND button, the station will continue to play but and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control will not be stored into pushbutton memory. knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between You may add a second station to each pushbutton by the front and rear speakers.
Page 355: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 DISC Button Inserting Compact Disc(s) Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD AM/FM modes to Disc modes. label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the Operation Instructions —...
Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD CAUTION! Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism.
Page 357: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 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 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Media (Disc Types) display the file name and folder name, and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 Supported MP3 File Formats Sampling MPEG Specifi- Frequency Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- cation (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,...
Page 360: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option radio checks all files on the medium.
Page 361: Uconnect® 130 With Satellite Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operating Instructions — Radio Mode Press this button to change the display to time of day. The NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or time of day will display for five seconds (when ignition is ACC position to operate the radio.
Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons Phone Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next Press this button to operate the Uconnect® Phone feature listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch (if equipped).
Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ INFO Button SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call will begin to blink. letters displayed).
Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between will display.
Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character Program Type format types: Display Oldies Oldies 16-Digit Character Program Type Personality Persnlty Display Public Public No program type or un- None defined Rhythm and Blues R &...
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is AM/FM Button displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. station with the same selected Music Type name. The SET/RND Button —...
Page 367: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by MP3 Audio Play pressing the pushbutton twice. NOTE: Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding •...
Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. and begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 369: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 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 370 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Media (Disc Types) display the file name and folder name, and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 Supported MP3 File Formats Sampling MPEG Frequency Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- Specification (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,...
Page 372: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option radio checks all files on the medium.
Page 373: Info Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- iary device if the AUX jack is connected. Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the Name, and Folder Name (if available).
Page 374: Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to Please have the following information available when coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius Satellite calling: Radio.
Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 Selecting Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode Reception Quality Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio following reasons: mode.
Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons additional three seconds will make the radio display the Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next to normal display). channel in Satellite mode.
Page 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory type. When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Page 378: Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) - If Equipped
376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons 1 - 6 This feature allows an iPod® or external USB device to be plugged into the USB port, located in the glove compart- These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you ment.
Page 379: Connecting The Ipod® Or External Usb Device
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device NOTE: The glove compartment will have a position where the iPod® or consumer electronic audio device Use the connection cable to connect an iPod® or external cable can be routed through without damaging the cable USB device to the vehicle’s USB connector port which is when closing the lid.
Page 380: Using This Feature
378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using This Feature say USB or Switch to USB . Once in the iPod®/USB/ MP3 control mode, audio tracks (if available from audio By using an iPod® cable, or an external USB device to device) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system. connect to the USB port: Play Mode •...
Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 • Jump backward in the current track by pressing and • While a track is playing, press the INFO button to see holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW button the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) long enough will jump to the beginning of the current for that track.
Page 382: List Or Browse Mode
380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • RND button (available on sales code RES radio only): TUNE control knob to select and start playing the Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and track. Turning the TUNE control knob fast will scroll Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod®...
Page 383 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current CAUTION! list on the top line and the first item in that list on the • Leaving the iPod® or external USB device (or any second line. •...
Page 384: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) Selecting A Different Audio Device Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the 1. Press the PHONE button to begin. Uconnect® phone system. 2. After the Ready prompt and following the beep, say Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons Setup , then say Select Audio Devices .
Page 385: Uconnect® Multimedia - Video Entertainment System (Ves™) - If
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 Browse Browsing is not available on a Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) device. Only the current song that is playing will display info. UCONNECT® MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES™) — If Equipped Getting Started • Screen(s) located in the overhead console: Unfold the overhead LCD screen(s) by pushing the button on the Video Entertainment System (VES™) overhead console behind the screen(s).
Page 386: Blu-Ray Player
384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Turn on the Player (if equipped on Dual Screen Sys- Blu-ray Player tem) by pushing the Power button, located on the far Play A Blu-ray Disc left, or by pressing the button on the Remote Control. To view a Blu-ray insert the disc into the Blu-ray VES™...
Page 387: Play Video Games
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 Using the Remote Control • Select an audio channel (Channel 1 for 2nd row screen and Channel 2 for 3rd row screen), then press the source key and select VES™ Disc from the menu. • Press popup/menu key to navigate disc menu and options.
Page 388 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™ jacks: NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playstation3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the vehicle’s Power Inverter.
Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then touch either AUX 1 or AUX 2 in the VES column (depending which AUX 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. input is used).
Page 390: Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1
388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1 Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 2. Using The Remote Control 1. Press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control and the Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is playing then only a small banner will appear on the bottom of the screen.
Page 391 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. choose an audio source.
Page 392: Dual Video Screen
390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Dual Video Screen 3. To watch a DVD on Screen 1 for second row passen- gers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone NOTE: Typically there are two different ways to operate switch is on Channel 1. the features of the Video Entertainment System (VES™).
Page 393 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
Page 394: Play A Dvd Using The Ves™ Player (If Equipped)
392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in Play A DVD Using The VES™ Player (If Equipped) the MEDIA column. To exit touch the back arrow at 1. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The VES™ the top left of the screen.
Page 395 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 Using The Remote Control NOTE: • Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown 1. Press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control. on the left side of the screen. 2. While looking at Screen 1 or 2, highlight VES DISC by either pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by •...
Page 396 394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in the VES column. To exit touch the back arrow soft-key 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. at the top left of the screen.
Page 397: Play A Blu-Ray Disc Using The Blu-Ray Player (If Equipped)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 NOTE: NOTE: The Blu-ray player has basic control functions such as Menu, Play, Pause, FF, RW and Stop. • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC 2.
Page 398 396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key and then the VES™ Disc soft-key in the VES™ column. To exit touch the back • Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown arrow soft-key at the top left of the screen. on the left side of the screen.
Page 399: Listen To An Audio Source While A Video Is Playing
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 Listen To An Audio Source While A Video Is Playing Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch are on the same channel. If watching a video on Screen 1 (second row), then Channel 2 could be used for audio. If watching a video on Screen 2 (third row), then Channel 1 could be used for audio.
Page 400 398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. choose an audio source.
Page 401: Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 • Selecting a video source on Channel 2, the video Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System source will display on the third row screen or Screen 2 • VES is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio and can be heard on Channel 2.
Page 402: Ves Remote Control - If Equipped
400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL VES Remote Control – If Equipped 2. Channel Selector Indicators – When a button is pressed, the currently affected channel or channel button is illuminated momentarily. 3. Light – Turns the remote control backlighting on or off. The remote backlighting turns off automatically after five seconds.
Page 403 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 / Prev – In radio modes, press to select to the data disc, PROG Up selects the next directory and previous station. In disc modes, press to advance to the PROG Down selects the previous directory. When start of the current or previous audio track or video listening to a disc in a radio with a multiple-disc chapter.
Page 404 402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15. SETUP – When in a video mode, press the SETUP – In radio modes, press to seek to the previous button to access the display settings (see the display tunable station. In disc modes, press and hold to fast settings section) to access the DVD setup menu, select rewind through the current audio track or video the menu button on the radio.
Page 405: Blu-Ray Player Remote Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 Blu-ray Player Remote Control – If Equipped Controls And Indicators 1. Power – Turns the screen and wireless headphone transmitter for the selected Channel on or off. To hear audio while the screen is closed, press the Power button to turn the headphone transmitter on.
Page 406 404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL – Press to navigate menus. 11. KEYPAD – Press to navigate chapters or titles. 6. SETUP – Press to access the Blu-ray Setup menu 12. ▪ (Stop) – Stops disc play. screen. When a disc is loaded in the Blu-ray player (if –...
Page 407: Remote Control Storage
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 Remote Control Storage The video screen(s) come with a built in storage compart- ment for the remote control which is accessible when the screen is opened. To remove the remote, use your index finger to pull and rotate the remote towards you. Do not try to pull the remote straight down as it will be very difficult to remove.
Page 408: Locking The Remote Control
406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Locking The Remote Control Replacing The Remote Control Batteries All remote control functionality can be disabled as a The remote control requires two AAA batteries for op- parental control feature. eration. To replace the batteries: •...
Page 409: Headphones Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 Headphones Operation The headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. Front seat occupants receive some headphone audio coverage to allow them to adjust the headphone volume for the young rear seat occupants that may not be able to do so for themselves.
Page 410: Blu-Ray Headphones Operation
408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blu-ray Headphones Operation The headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. Front seat occupants receive some headphone audio coverage to allow them to adjust the headphone volume for the young rear seat occupants that may not be able to do so for themselves.
Page 411: Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 • When both switches are on Channel 2, the Remote is Controls controlling Channel 2 and the headphones are tuned to The headphone power indicator and controls are located the audio of the VES™ Channel 2. on the right ear cup.
Page 412: Replacing The Headphone Batteries
410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Replacing The Headphone Batteries Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty Each set of headphones requires two AAA batteries for operation. To replace the batteries: Who Does This Warranty Cover? This warranty covers the initial user or purchaser ( you or your ) of this particu- •...
Page 413 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 411 What Does This Warranty Not Cover? This warranty does What Will Unwired® Do? Unwired®, at its option, will not cover any damage or defect that results from misuse, repair or replace any defective Product. Unwired® re- abuse or modification of the Product other than by serves the right to replace any discontinued Product with Unwired.
Page 414: System Information
412 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL System Information The VES™ has the ability to switch tuner (AM/FM), SEEK, SCAN, TUNE, and recall presets in radio modes as Shared Modes long as it is not in shared mode. This allows the VES™ to output radio sources to the When in shared disc mode both the radio and the VES™...
Page 415: Information Mode Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 413 Information Mode Display 3. Channel 1 Audio Only/Mute 4. Channel 2 Mode 5. Channel 2 Shared Status 6. Channel 2 Audio Only/Mute 7. Channel 1 ENTER/OK Button Action 8. Channel 2 ENTER/OK Button Action 9. Clock 10.
Page 416: Numeric Keypad Menu
414 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Numeric Keypad Menu When the display for either Channel 1 or Channel 2 shows DIRECT TUNE, pressing the remote control’s OK button activates a numeric keypad menu. This screen makes it easy to enter a specific tuner frequency, satellite channel, or track number.
Page 417: Station List Menu
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 415 Station List Menu Disc Menu When listening to Satellite audio, pressing the remote control’s POP UP/MENU button displays a list of all available channels. Navigate this list using the remote control’s navigation buttons ( , ) to find the desired station, press the remote control’s ENTER/OK button to tune to that station.
Page 418: Display Settings
416 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display Settings Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed When watching a video source (DVD Video with the disc To listen to only audio portion of the channel with the in Play mode, Aux Video, etc.), pressing the remote screen closed: control’s SETUP button activates the Display Settings •...
Page 419: Disc Formats
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 417 the remote control’s power button to turn audio on. If The Blu-Ray player is capable of the playing the follow- audio is still not heard, check that fully charged batteries ing types of discs (12 cm diameter): are installed in the headphones.
Page 420 418 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DVD Audio Support If you record a disc using a personal computer, there may be cases where the VES™ DVD player may not be able to When a DVD-Audio disc is inserted in the VES™ DVD play some or the entire disc, even if it is recorded in a player, the DVD-Audio title on the disc is played by compatible format and is playable on other players.
Page 421 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 419 • The player recognizes a maximum of 512 files and Compressed Audio Files (MP3 and WMA) 99 folders per CD-R and CD-RW disc. The DVD player is capable of playing MP3 (MPEG-1 • Mixed media recordable DVD formats will only play Audio Layer 3) and WMA (Windows Media Audio) files from a CD Data disc (usually a CD-R or CD-RW).
Page 422 420 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Other compression formats such as AAC, MP3 Pro, Disc Errors Ogg Vorbis, and ATRAC3 will not play. The DVD If the DVD player is unable to read the disc, a Disc Error player will automatically skip the file and begin play- message is displayed on the VES™...
Page 423: Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 421 The DVD player may shut down during extremely hot Display conditions, such as when the vehicle’s interior tempera- Other Language Setup ture is above 120°F. When this occurs, the DVD player will display VES High Temp and will shut off the VES™ displays until a safe temperature is reached.
Page 424 422 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL All of the Language settings have a special Other setting digit, press the remote control’s Right cursor button to to accommodate languages other than Japanese or Eng- select the next digit. Repeat this digit selection sequence lish.
Page 425 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 423 Rating and Password Setup The default rating is Level 8 (play all discs without a password) and the default password is 0000. The Rating and Password settings work together to control the types of DVDs that your family watches. Most DVD- Video discs have a rating (from 1 to 8) assigned to them where lower numbers are designated for all audiences and higher numbers are designated for more adult audiences.
Page 426 424 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • After the four-digit password is entered, press the remote To set the password, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: control’s ENTER/OK button to accept the change. • Using the remote control Left and Right cursor but- tons, select the Rating tab.
Page 427: Product Agreement
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 425 • Using the remote control’s Up and Down cursor To set the rating, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: buttons, select the new rating level, and then press the remote control’s ENTER/OK button to accept the •...
Page 428 426 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The website provides the Source Code As Is and ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION without warranty of any kind. By downloading Source MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE Code, you expressly assume all risk and liability associ- HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM ated with downloading and using the Source Code and •...
Page 429 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 427 Patents U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and other U.S. and worldwide patents issued and pending as well as copyright and Cinavia Notice trade secret protection for certain aspects of such tech- This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of nology.
Page 430 428 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & information on how to complete your registration. other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DivX®, DivX Certified®...
Page 431: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 429 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF The remote sound system controls are located on the rear EQUIPPED surface of the steering wheel, at the three and nine o’clock positions. The right-hand rocker switch has a pushbutton in the center, and controls the volume and mode of the sound system.
Page 432: Radio Operation
430 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio Operation CD/DVD/BLU-RAY DISC MAINTENANCE Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next To keep a CD/DVD/Blu-ray disc in good condition, take listenable station, and pressing the bottom of the switch the following precautions: will SEEK down for the next listenable station.
Page 433: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 431 NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- CLIMATE CONTROLS lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective The Climate Control system allows you to regulate the coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 434 432 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The primary control for the rear blower is on the front climate control unit located on the instrument panel. When the front control is in any position other than rear, the front control operates all the rear functions. The rear airflow modes will mirror the front unit opera- tion.
Page 435 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 433 2. Rear Blower Control — If Equipped NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the climate controls will not function during Remote Start • Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off) through the rear system in any mode you select.
Page 436 434 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. Mix Mode 8. Electronic Rear Window Defrost Air is directed through the floor, defrost and side Press this button to turn on the rear window window demist outlets. This setting works best in defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at the equipped).
Page 437 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 435 9. Recirculation Control Button CAUTION! Press this button to choose between outside air Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to intake or recirculation of the air inside the the heating elements: vehicle. A lamp will illuminate when you are in •...
Page 438 436 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
Page 439: Rear Manual Climate Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 437 NOTE: There is a difference in temperature (in any Rotate the temperature control knob to the desired tem- conditions other than full cold or full hot), between the perature. Also, make sure to select only Panel, Bi-Level or upper and lower outlets for added comfort.
Page 440 438 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Only when the front control for the rear blower is in the REAR position do the second row seat occupants have control of the rear blower speed. The rear blower control, located in the rear overhead console, has an off position and a range of blower speeds.
Page 441 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 439 Rear Temperature Control Bi-Level Mode The rear mode selection REAR, allows the settings to be Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the controlled by the rear mode control knob. floor outlets. To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle, NOTE: In many temperature positions, the Bi-Level rotate the temperature control knob counterclockwise for mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head-...
Page 442: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
440 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If the airflow volume, amount of outside air recirculation and Equipped the airflow direction. This maintains a comfortable tem- perature, even under changing conditions. • Front Three-Zone ATC allows both driver and front passenger seat occupant, and rear seat occupants to select individual comfort settings.
Page 443 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 441 1. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button 6. Auto Indicator Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning This indicates when the system is in Auto mode. (A/C) setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. 7.
Page 444 442 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. Rear Control Button 13. Climate Control OFF Button Provides toggle operation between front control screen Press and release to turn the Climate Control OFF. If the and rear control screen. Push the button to activate the control is OFF, press any button to turn the control ON.
Page 445 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 443 • To return to Front screen, press REAR button again, 17. SYNC Button or it will revert to the Front screen after six seconds. Press and release to control the temperature setting for all three zones from the driver temperature control. 18.
Page 446 444 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Rear Temperature Display 2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain, by adjusting the driver, front passenger, This display shows the temperature setting for the rear and rear seat rotary temperature knobs. Once the de- seat occupants.
Page 447 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 445 • The temperature can be displayed in English or Metric Bi-Level Mode units by selecting the “Display Units of Measure in” Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the customer-programmable feature. Refer to the “Elec- floor outlets.
Page 448 446 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL selected. Push the button a second time to turn off the Blower Control Recirculation mode LED and allow outside air into the There are seven fixed blower speeds. vehicle. Use the outer dial control to regulate the NOTE: In cold weather, use of the Recirculation mode amount of air forced through the system may lead to excessive window fogging.
Page 449 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 447 Panel Mode Floor Mode Air is directed through the outlets in the instru- Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount ment panel. These outlets can be adjusted for of air is directed through the defrost and side direction, and turned on or off to control airflow.
Page 450 448 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: While operating in the other modes, the system Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If will not automatically sense the presence of fog, mist or Equipped ice on the windshield. DEFROST mode must be manually The rear ATC system has floor air outlets at the rear of the selected to clear the windshield and side glass.
Page 451 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 449 1. Press the Rear Temperature Lock button on the front ATC panel. This turns off the Rear Temperature Lock icon in the rear temperature knob. 2. Rotate the Rear Blower, Rear Temperature and the Rear Mode Control knobs to suit your comfort needs. 3.
Page 452 450 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Rear Blower Control • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for The rear blower control knob can be manually set to off, or any fixed blower speed, by rotating the knob from low cold or hot vehicles.
Page 453 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 451 Rear Temperature Control Headliner Mode To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle, Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to lower of these outlets can be individually adjusted to the temperature, and clockwise to increase the tempera- direct the flow of air.
Page 454: Summer Operation
452 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Recirculation Control against engine overheating. A solution of 50% ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant and 50% water is recommended. When outside air contains smoke, odors, or high Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, you may Vehicle”...
Page 455: Vacation/Storage
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 453 Vacation/Storage Outside Air Intake Before you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves.
Page 456: Operating Tips Chart
454 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart...
Page 457: A/C Air Filter
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 455 A/C Air Filter On vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Con- trol (ATC), the climate control system filters out dust and pollen from the air. Refer to “Air Conditioning” in “Main- taining Your Vehicle” for filter replacement instructions.
Page 459: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES ....461 Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .466 Automatic Transmission ....461 Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode .
Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING .....480 Tire Identification Number (TIN)...499 Power Steering Fluid Check .
Page 461 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped ..511 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....528 Full Size Spare – If Equipped ... . .513 3.6L Engine .
Page 462 460 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Requirements ....534 VEHICLE LOADING ....539 Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicle Certification Label .
Page 463: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if in a location accessible to children.
Page 464: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
462 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage If The Engine Fails To Start automatically in 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, wait 10 to 15 sec- WARNING! onds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”...
Page 465: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 463 If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not WARNING! (Continued) have enough power to continue running when the key • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster fob is released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor.
Page 466: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
464 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits CAUTION! quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- grounded, three-wire extension cord.
Page 467 STARTING AND OPERATING 465 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) locked in PARK, securing the vehicle against un- • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL wanted movement. if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the fob and lock your vehicle.
Page 468: Key Ignition Park Interlock
466 STARTING AND OPERATING Key Ignition Park Interlock Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the transmission before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/ shifter in PARK unless the brakes are applied.
Page 469 STARTING AND OPERATING 467 When the Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will change the following: • The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift later. • The transmission will skip select gears during shifts to allow the engine to operate at lower speeds. •...
Page 470: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
468 STARTING AND OPERATING Six-Speed Automatic Transmission The shift lever position display (located in the instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of PARK (Refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System” in this section).
Page 471: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 469 The transmission shift lever has only PARK, REVERSE, PARK NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift positions. Manual down- This range supplements the parking brake by locking the shifts can be made using the Electronic Range Select transmission. The engine can be started in this range. (ERS) shift control (described later in this section).
Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is when parked to guard against vehicle movement and running.
Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that WARNING! (Continued) it indicates the PARK position. • Allowing children to be alone in a vehicle unat- • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever tended is dangerous for a number of reasons.
Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING REVERSE CAUTION! This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause stop.
Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as below), operation may briefly be limited to third gear only. when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi- Normal operation will resume once the transmission tem- tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or perature has risen to a suitable level.
Page 476 474 STARTING AND OPERATING In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the service is required. following steps: Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation 1.
Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 To exit ERS mode, simply press and hold the shift lever to WARNING! the right (+) until “D” is once again displayed in the shift lever position indicator in the instrument cluster. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface.
Page 478 476 STARTING AND OPERATING Overdrive Operation Torque Converter Clutch The automatic transmission includes an electronically A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been controlled Overdrive (sixth gear). The transmission will included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. automatically shift into Overdrive if the following con- A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- ditions are present: cally at calibrated speeds.
Page 479: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
STARTING AND OPERATING 477 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Acceleration wedge of water to build up between the tire and road Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- surface.
Page 480: Driving Through Water
478 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVING THROUGH WATER Shallow Standing Water Driving through water more than a few inches/centimeters Although your vehicle is capable of driving through deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent shallow standing water, consider the following Caution damage to your vehicle.
Page 481 STARTING AND OPERATING 479 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause damage • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans- (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 482: Starting And Operating Power Steering
480 STARTING AND OPERATING • Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steer- POWER STEERING ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time. The standard power steering system will give you good This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability system.
Page 483: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 Power Steering Fluid Check WARNING! Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and service interval is not required. The fluid should only be with the engine off to prevent injury from moving checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
Page 484 482 STARTING AND OPERATING The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the When the parking brake is applied with the ignition lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully.
Page 485: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 483 difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The parking CAUTION! brake should always be applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle. If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with the parking brake released, a brake system malfunc- WARNING! tion is indicated.
Page 486 484 STARTING AND OPERATING ABS is activated during braking under certain road or WARNING! stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in- • The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisti- clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose debris, or panic stops. cated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed, or You may experience the following when the brake system high output radio transmitting equipment.
Page 487: Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 485 If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” remains on or WARNING! (Continued) comes on while driving, it indicates that the anti-lock • The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must portion of the brake system is not functioning and that never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous service is required.
Page 488: Electronic Brake Control System
486 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM functions similarly to a limited-slip differential, and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the brake control system that includes the Traction Control system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel.
Page 489: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! The Brake Assist System (BAS) is designed to optimize • The TCS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency brak- from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the ing maneuvers.
Page 490: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
488 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Stability Control (ESC) WARNING! The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) enhances directional • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- control and stability of the vehicle under various driving ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase conditions.
Page 491 STARTING AND OPERATING 489 ESC Operating Modes WARNING! The “ESC Off” switch is located in the center The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- switch bank, next to the hazard flasher switch. vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
Page 492 490 STARTING AND OPERATING When in the “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of ESC, WARNING! (Continued) except for the “limited slip” feature described in the TCS When in Partial Off mode, the engine power section, has been disabled and the “ESC OFF Indicator reduction feature of TCS is disabled, and the Light”...
Page 493 STARTING AND OPERATING 491 ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- ESC OFF Indicator Light cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 494: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
492 STARTING AND OPERATING • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds stop all trailers from swaying. Always use caution when when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop towing a trailer and follow the trailer tongue weight when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver recommendations.
Page 495: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
STARTING AND OPERATING 493 • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., Hill Start Assist (HSA) vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when ing uphill is in REVERSE gear). starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill.
Page 496 494 STARTING AND OPERATING Disabling/Enabling HSA 5. Release the clutch pedal (if equipped). If you wish to turn on or off the HSA system, it can be done 6. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn to the left. using the Customer Programmable Features in the Elec- 7.
Page 497 STARTING AND OPERATING 495 Towing With HSA WARNING! (Continued) HSA will provide assistance when starting on a grade • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle when pulling a trailer. on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK and using the parking brake, it will roll down the WARNING! hill and could cause a collision with another ve-...
Page 498: Tire Safety Information
496 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 499 STARTING AND OPERATING 497 • Temporary spare tires are spares designed for tempo- • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design rary emergency use only. Temporary high pressure standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall.
Page 500 498 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: R = Construction code — R means radial construction — D means diagonal or bias construction 15 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol —...
Page 501: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 499 EXAMPLE: C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load— Maximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry Maximum Pressure—...
Page 502 500 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits) ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits) 03 = Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) —...
Page 503: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 501 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind B-Pillar the front door. Cold Tire Inflation 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 504: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
502 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door.
Page 505 STARTING AND OPERATING 503 To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 3) tire size designed for your vehicle vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or spare tires.
Page 506 504 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the of your vehicle with varying seating configurations...
Page 507 STARTING AND OPERATING 505...
Page 508: Tires - General Information
506 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 collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 509: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 507 stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause erratic to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the and unpredictable steering response.
Page 510 508 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 511: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 509 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 512: All Season Tires - If Equipped
510 STARTING AND OPERATING Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and Summer Or Three Season Tires – If Equipped additional information. Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- on ice.
Page 513: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 511 Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And was originally equipped with your vehicle and should Wheel – If Equipped not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and (120 km/h).
Page 514 512 STARTING AND OPERATING Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T” WARNING! or “S” preceding the size designation. Example: T145/ 80D18 103M. Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive more than T, S = Temporary Spare Tire 50 mph (80 km/h).
Page 515: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 513 Full Size Spare – If Equipped tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the first opportunity.
Page 516: Tire Spinning
514 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or to help you in determining when your tires should be for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- replaced.
Page 517: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 515 These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread WARNING! grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Page 518 516 STARTING AND OPERATING when replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on WARNING! “Tread Wear Indicators”. Refer to the Tire and Loading • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for the size designation of your tire.
Page 519: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 517 • 225/65R16 and 235/60R16 tires with the use of a WARNING! (Continued) traction device that meets the SAE type “Class S” • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having specification is recommended. adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire •...
Page 520: Tire Rotation Recommendations
518 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the tions on the method of installation, operating following precautions: speed, and conditions for use. Always use the •...
Page 521 STARTING AND OPERATING 519 These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
Page 522: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
520 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure threshold for any reason, including low temperature based on the cold inflation tire placard pressure require- effects, or natural air pressure loss through the tire.
Page 523 STARTING AND OPERATING 521 NOTE: The vehicle may need to be driven for up to CAUTION! 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this • The TPMS has been optimized for the original information. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have For example, your vehicle may have a recommended been established for the tire size equipped on your cold (parked for more than three hours) tire placard...
Page 524: Base System
522 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care the tire. and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition.
Page 525 STARTING AND OPERATING 523 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Tire Pressure The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash Warnings on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”...
Page 526: Premium System - If Equipped
524 STARTING AND OPERATING Vehicles With Compact Spare 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare 1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have a tire, the TPMS will automatically update, and the “Tire TPMS sensor.
Page 527 STARTING AND OPERATING 525 The Premium TPMS consists of the following compo- “LOW TIRE PRESSURE” message for a minimum of nents: five seconds and a graphic display of the pressure value(s) with the low tire(s) flashing. • Receiver Module Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four •...
Page 528 526 STARTING AND OPERATING SERVICE TPM SYSTEM Message 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals. The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a system 3.
Page 529 STARTING AND OPERATING 527 Vehicles With Compact Spare 4. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will sound, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” 1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have a will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on TPMS.
Page 530: Fuel Requirements
528 STARTING AND OPERATING General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 3.6L Engine RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the This engine is designed to meet all emis- following conditions: sions regulations and provide excellent fuel •...
Page 531: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 529 Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, may be used in your vehicle.
Page 532: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
530 STARTING AND OPERATING E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with E-85 perform the following: Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- • drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer) ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
Page 533: Materials Added To Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 531 life and reduces emissions system performance in some Fuel System Cautions vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content CAUTION! of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether performance:...
Page 534: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
532 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being WARNING! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Most of these products contain high concentrations Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon of methanol.
Page 535: Flexible Fuel - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 533 WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. FLEXIBLE FUEL —...
Page 536: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
534 STARTING AND OPERATING Ethanol Fuel (E-85) CAUTION! E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can 15% unleaded gasoline. operate on E-85. WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury.
Page 537: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 535 When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline addi- • you do not add less than 5 gallons (19 Liters) when tive, such as MOPAR®...
Page 538: Starting
536 STARTING AND OPERATING Starting Replacement Parts The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and...
Page 539: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 537 ADDING FUEL NOTE: The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the fuel door.
Page 540: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
538 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL may WARNING! come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the the vehicle is refueled. vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message being filled.
Page 541: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 539 • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) VEHICLE LOADING • Type of Vehicle As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label • Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar. The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the VIN.
Page 542 540 STARTING AND OPERATING Inflation Pressure WARNING! This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is all loading conditions up to full GAWR. important that you do not exceed the maximum front Curb Weight or rear GAWR.
Page 543: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 541 The best way to figure out the total weight of your have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is within vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight. operation.
Page 544: Common Towing Definitions
542 STARTING AND OPERATING Common Towing Definitions Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The following trailer towing related definitions will assist The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear you in understanding the following information: axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly.
Page 545 STARTING AND OPERATING 543 Tongue Weight (TW) If equipped, the electronic Trailer Sway Control (TSC) recognizes a swaying trailer and automatically applies The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the individual wheel brakes and/or reduces engine power to hitch ball by the trailer.
Page 546 544 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- • An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used system may reduce handling, stability, braking for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the performance, and could result in a collision.
Page 547 STARTING AND OPERATING 545 Without Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect) With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct)
Page 548 546 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) Class IV - Extra Heavy 10,000 lbs (4 540 kg) Duty...
Page 549 STARTING AND OPERATING 547 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. GCWR (Gross Engine/ Max. GTW (Gross Max. Tongue Combined Weight Frontal Area Transmission Trailer Weight) Weight Rating) 3.6L/Automatic...
Page 550 548 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire Safety Information”...
Page 551 STARTING AND OPERATING 549 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Page 552 550 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Page 553 STARTING AND OPERATING 551 Towing Requirements – Tires WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact • Total weight must be distributed between the tow spare tire. vehicle and the trailer such that the following four ratings are not exceeded: •...
Page 554 552 STARTING AND OPERATING • When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor- • Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over mation” in “Starting and Operating” for the proper tire 1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of replacement procedures.
Page 555 STARTING AND OPERATING 553 WARNING! (Continued) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis- tance. When towing you should allow for additional space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Failure to do so could result in a collision. Towing Requirements –...
Page 556: Towing Tips
554 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE gear can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in DRIVE, use the Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control to select a lower gear range.
Page 557 STARTING AND OPERATING 555 If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 min- Cooling System utes of continuous operation, then change the transmis- To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- sion fluid and filter as specified for “police, taxi, fleet, or heating, take the following actions: frequent trailer towing.”...
Page 558: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
556 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground All Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Front Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer Recreational Towing – All Models 3.
Page 559 STARTING AND OPERATING 557 CAUTION! DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drive- train will result. CAUTION! Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam- age from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 561: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...560 Jacking Instructions ....569 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 562: Hazard Warning Flashers
560 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the lower center area of the instrument panel. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
Page 563: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 561 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the over and stop the vehicle.
Page 564: Jack Location
562 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Page 565: Spare Tire Removal
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 563 Spare Tire Removal To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut The spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located To access the spare tire winch drive nut and lower the under the center of the vehicle between the front doors by spare tire, you will need to refer to one of the following means of a cable winch mechanism.
Page 566 564 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Pull the lower drawer out from the rear of the floor console to gain clear access of the tire winch drive nut. 2. Open the front drawer to expose the storage compart- ment. 3.
Page 567: Spare Tire Tools
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 565 Premium/Base/Cargo Center Console cover assembly from under the vehicle, or a Winch T-handle; to raise/lower the compact spare tire/cover assembly. Pull the Winch Cover assembly plug (if equipped) to access the winch drive nut. Assembled T-handle A —...
Page 568: Spare Tire Removal Instructions
566 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Removal Instructions The spare tire is located under the vehicle beneath the center console area. Assembling The Spare Tire Hook A — Spare Tire Hook/T-handle B — Extension 1 C — Extension 2 Spare Tire And Cover 1.
Page 569 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 567 2. Rotate the nut to the left until the winch mechanism stops turning freely. This will allow enough slack in the cable to allow you to pull the spare tire out from underneath the vehicle. CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch T-handle only.
Page 570: Preparations For Jacking
568 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Stand the tire/cover assembly upright and remove the Preparations For Jacking wheel spacer by squeezing the winch retaining tabs 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or together. Push the retainer through the spare tire to slippery areas.
Page 571: Jacking Instructions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 569 6. Block both the front and rear of the WARNING! (Continued) wheel diagonally opposite the jack- • Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. ing position. For example, if chang- • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to ing the right front tire, block the left be raised.
Page 572 570 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • If working on or near a roadway, be extremely Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on careful of motor traffic. locations other than those indicated in the Jacking •...
Page 573 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 571 Rear jack locations are between a pair of down-facing tabs on the sill flange of the vehicle side body. Jack Locations CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on Rear Jacking Locations locations other than those indicated.
Page 574 572 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Front jack location is on the sill flange of the vehicle body NOTE: In some situations the jack may need to be and is located 6 in (150 mm) from door edge. placed on its side in order to be pushed under the vehicle. Return the jack to its correct orientation once it is under the vehicle.
Page 575 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 573 4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right, CAUTION! using the swivel wrench. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem obtained to install the spare tire.
Page 576 574 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 9. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position. WARNING! WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or has been lowered.
Page 577: Securing The Spare Tire
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 575 NOTE: Refer to the “Spare Tire Tools” section for in- WARNING! structions on assembling the T-handle. A loose compact spare tire/cover assembly, thrown 12. Stow the jack, jack handle and winch handle tools forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger back in the stowage compartment.
Page 578 576 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Turn the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is WARNING! down, and place the tire into the spare tire/cover assembly. Slide the wheel spacer through the center of Verify that both retainer tabs of the wheel spacer have the wheel and spare tire/cover assembly, so that the been properly extended through the center of the two retainer tabs snap out and engage the spare tire...
Page 579: Road Tire Installation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 577 CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed specifically to stow a compact spare tire only. Do not attempt to use the winch to stow the full size flat tire, or any other full-size tire. Vehicle damage may result. Road Tire Installation Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers 1.
Page 580 578 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the 6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, wrench while at the end of the handle for increased snapping the cover over the two lug nuts.
Page 581: Jump-Starting
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 579 JUMP-STARTING WARNING! If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster has been lowered.
Page 582: Preparations For Jump-Start
580 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Preparations For Jump-Start The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of the engine compartment.
Page 583: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 581 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park WARNING! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. ever the hood is raised.
Page 584 582 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark or the discharged vehicle.
Page 585: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 583 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion.
Page 586 584 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Press the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Off mode excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even before rocking the vehicle.
Page 587: Shift Lever Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 585 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: 1. Turn the engine OFF. 2.
Page 588: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
586 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground ALL MODELS Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable: • Transmission in NEUTRAL Wheel lift Rear • 25 mph (40 km/h) max speed • 15 miles (24 km) max distance Front Flatbed BEST METHOD...
Page 589 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 587 With Ignition Key CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with • Do not use sling type equipment when towing. all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. If flatbed Damage to the fascia will occur. equipment is not available, and the transmission is •...
Page 590 588 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Towing faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than 15 mi (24 km) with front wheels on the ground can cause severe transmission damage. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. CAUTION! Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ments can cause severe transmission damage.
Page 591 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..591 Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....599 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .592 Exhaust System .
Page 592 590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Appearance Care And Protection From Fog Lamps ......636 Corrosion ......619 Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders .
Page 593: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Air Filter 6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Battery 9 —...
Page 594: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
592 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 595: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 593 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass “gASCAP”...
Page 596 594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test, which you can use prior to going to the test station. To illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must engine.
Page 597: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 REPLACEMENT PARTS NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civil Use of genuine MOPAR® parts for normal/scheduled penalties being assessed against you. maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- sure the designed performance.
Page 598: Maintenance Procedures
596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids services determined by the engineers who designed your that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle.
Page 599: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597 Engine Oil Change Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is Checking Oil Level time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 600 598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine Identification Symbol SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating This symbol means that the oil has temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature been certified by the American Pe- starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Page 601: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 599 Materials Added To Engine Oil Engine Oil Filter Selection The manufacturer strongly recommends against the addi- This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality engine oil.
Page 602: Exhaust System
600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! (Continued) The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust near the engine compartment before starting the system.
Page 603 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 WARNING! CAUTION! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control and can eventually poison you.
Page 604 602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage: verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst motion.
Page 605: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- clamps to touch each other. tenance required.
Page 606: Air Conditioner Maintenance
604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables be- approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- fore connecting the charger to the battery.
Page 607 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental operating or personal injury may result. Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product.
Page 608 606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter 6. 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 609: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 Body Lubrication Windshield Wiper Blades Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 610: Cooling System
608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Washer Fluid After the engine has warmed, operate the defroster for a few minutes to reduce the possibility of smearing or The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the freezing the fluid on the cold windshield. MOPAR® All rear window washer is shared.
Page 611 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by WARNING! (Continued) gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically • You or others can be badly burned by hot engine down the face of the condenser. coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 612: Maintaining Your Vehicle
610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill CAUTION! (Continued) If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains visible damage and may decrease corrosion protection. sediment, clean and flush with OAT coolant (antifreeze) Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool- that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard ant is different and should not be mixed with MS-12106.
Page 613 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 Please review these recommendations for using Organic CAUTION! (Continued) Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) • This vehicle has not been designed for use with that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan- propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze). dard MS-12106.
Page 614 612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- WARNING! tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated.
Page 615 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing cool- a regulated substance requiring proper disposal.
Page 616 614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. •...
Page 617: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 Brake System Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check In order to assure brake system performance, all brake The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked system components should be inspected periodically. when performing underhood services, or immediately if Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 618 616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- WARNING! (Continued) fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main- fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the taining Your Vehicle” for further information. air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro- WARNING! longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
Page 619: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 Automatic Transmission CAUTION! (Continued) Selection Of Lubricant shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
Page 620 618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam- the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- age may occur. Your authorized dealer has the proper nents.
Page 621: Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage.
Page 622 620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- Special Care lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and Tar Remover to remove. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
Page 623 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a non- packaged and sealed.
Page 624 622 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped Interior Care Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following manner: Instrument Panel Surfaces • Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface, with a clean, dry towel.
Page 625 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 Cleaning Leather Upholstery WARNING! MOPAR® Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom- Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. mended for leather upholstery. 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 626 624 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- directly on the mirror.
Page 627: Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625 Seat Belt Maintenance Cleaning Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical The liner is top shelf dishwasher safe, or you may follow solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. the cleaning procedure below. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
Page 628: Fuses
626 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Totally Integrated Power Module The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery. Refer to the appli- cable “Engine Compartment” illustration in this section. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-fuses. A label that identifies each component may be printed or embossed on the inside of the cover.
Page 629 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 627 The numbers inside the TIPM cover correspond to the CAUTION! following table. • When installing the Totally Integrated Power Mod- Car- ule cover, it is important to ensure the cover is Cav- Mini- tridge Description properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do Fuse Fuse so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power...
Page 630 628 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Car- Car- Cav- Mini- Cav- Mini- tridge Description tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp — Antilock Brakes 30 Amp HVAC Rear Blower, Pink Valve/Stability Pink Radiator Fan Motor Control System 60 Amp — Ignition Off Draw 40 Amp —...
Page 631 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 629 Car- Car- Cav- Mini- Cav- Mini- tridge Description tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp — Front Wiper LO/HI — 25 Amp Inverter Pink Natural 20 Amp — Front/Rear Washer — 20 Amp Power Outlet #1 Blue Yellow (ACC), Rain Sensor,...
Page 632 630 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Car- Car- Cav- Mini- Cav- Mini- tridge Description tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Ignition Off Draw — — 20 Amp Instrument Cluster, Blue Video System, Satellite Yellow SIREN, Clock Module, Radio, DVD, Hands- Multi-Function Free Module, Univer- Control Switch –...
Page 633 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 631 Car- Car- Cav- Mini- Cav- Mini- tridge Description tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Airbag Module/ — 20 Amp Powertrain Occupant Classifica- Yellow tion Module — 10 Amp Horn — 15 Amp Left Tail/License/Park Blue Lamp, Running —...
Page 634 632 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Car- Car- Cav- Mini- Cav- Mini- tridge Description tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Wireless Control — 10 Amp Powertrain Module, Keyless Entry Module — 10 Amp Park Assist, Heater — 10 Amp Powertrain, Transmis- Climate Control Mod- sion Control Module...
Page 635: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 633 VEHICLE STORAGE Car- Cav- Mini- tridge Description If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than Fuse Fuse 21 days, you may want to take steps to protect your — 20 Amp Power Outlet #3 battery.
Page 636: Replacement Bulbs
634 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Interior Bulbs Headlamp Bulb Number Fog Lamp – If Equipped PSX24W Center & Rear Dome Lamp Front Side Marker, Park/ 3757A or PY27/7W Turn Signal Center & Rear Reading Lamps Rear Tail, Stop, Turn LED (Serviced at Front Door Courtesy Lamp...
Page 637: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 635 BULB REPLACEMENT CAUTION! Headlamps Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil 1. Raise the hood to access the rear of the headlamp contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the housing. bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Page 638: Fog Lamps
636 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lamps 2. Disconnect the wire harness from the bulb. NOTE: Access to the fog lamp bulb is from the rear of 3. Reconnect the wiring harness to the new bulb and the fascia. On the left rear side of the fascia, remove the reinstall by inserting the new bulb straight into the fog push pin and lower the hinged access door on the air lamp until it locks into place.
Page 639: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 637 3. Twist the socket and remove from the lamp assembly. 4. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 5. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the lamp assembly. Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The CHMSL uses LED lamps that are not serviceable separately.
Page 640: Fluid Capacities
638 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Push the bulb into the socket, twist the socket into the lamp assembly and reinstall the lamp assembly into place ensuring the locking tab is secure. FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric 20 Gallons 76 Liters Fuel (Approximate) Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts...
Page 641: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 639 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 642: Chassis
640 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission We recommend you ONLY use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®...
Page 643: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .642 Maintenance Chart ....644...
Page 644 642 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by refer- ring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Infor- Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change mation Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Under- indicator system.
Page 645 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 643 Required Maintenance Intervals. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following • Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped page for the required maintenance intervals. with dipstick. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil •...
Page 646 644 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary.
Page 647 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 645 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine). ** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
Page 648 646 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s). Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
Page 649 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 647 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
Page 651 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE Customer Assistance For The Hearing FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....651 Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ...653 Prepare For The Appointment.
Page 652 650 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Traction Grades ..... . .658 UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..657 Temperature Grades.
Page 653: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 651 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 654: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
652 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer. Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer cen- We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an ter should include the following information: authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and •...
Page 655: Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 653 Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) P.O. Box 1621 To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- Phone: (800) 465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center.
Page 656: Service Contract
654 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Service Contract The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle is not responsible for any service contract other than the to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected manufacturer’s service contract.
Page 657: Warranty Information
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 655 MOPAR® PARTS WARNING! MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle known to the State of California to cause cancer and operating at its best.
Page 658: In Canada
656 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS individual problems between you, your authorized To order the following manuals, you may use either the dealer, and the manufacturer. website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–...
Page 659: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 657 Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and features.
Page 660: Traction Grades
658 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Treadwear Traction Grades The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on conditions on a specified government test course.
Page 661: Temperature Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 659 Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The temperature grade for this tire is established for representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
Page 663 INDEX...
Page 664 662 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... .611 Air Conditioning System, Zone Control..431 Adding Fuel ......537 Air Pressure, Tires.
Page 665 INDEX 663 Automatic Transmission ....464 Brake Assist System ..... . .487 Adding Fluid .
Page 666 664 INDEX Cargo Area Features ..... . .292 Coat Hook ......284 Cargo Compartment .
Page 667 INDEX 665 Cooling System......608 Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....230 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 668 666 INDEX Electrical Power Outlets.....269 Compartment Identification ....591 Electric Remote Mirrors .
Page 669 INDEX 667 Exhaust System......117 Replacement Parts ..... . .536 Exterior Lights .
Page 670 668 INDEX Clean Air ......529 Fuel Saver ......336 Conserving .
Page 671 INDEX 669 Gross Axle Weight Rating ....539 Heater, Engine Block ..... . .464 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Page 672 670 INDEX Instrument Panel Cover .....622 Lane Change Assist ......228 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning .
Page 673 INDEX 671 Center Mounted Stop ....637 Park ....... .635 Daytime Running .
Page 674 672 INDEX Load Leveling System ..... .294 Exterior Folding ......132 Locks .
Page 675 INDEX 673 Odometer.......312 Outside Rearview Mirrors ....130 Oil Change Indicator .
Page 676 674 INDEX Seats ....... .184 Rear Heater ......437 Sliding Door .
Page 677 INDEX 675 Restraint, Head......192 And Pregnant Women .....73 Restraints, Child .
Page 678 676 INDEX Service Assistance ......651 Engine Fails to Start .....462 Service Contract .
Page 679 INDEX 677 Sway Control, Trailer..... . .492 Inflation Pressures ..... . .507 Synthetic Engine Oil .
Page 680 678 INDEX Torque Converter Clutch ....476 Trailer Towing Guide..... . .547 Towing .
Page 681 INDEX 679 Unleaded Gasoline ......528 Washer Upholstery Care ......622 Adding Fluid .
Page 682 Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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