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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.
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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...
Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED ......18 Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) .
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using The Panic Alarm ....24 WINDOWS ......40 Power Windows .
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System Child Restraints ..... . .79 (BeltAlert®) ......61 Transporting Pets .
Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ON/RUN.
Page 15: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
Page 16: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Ignition Or Accessory On Message on the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your access to an unlocked vehicle. Key Fob will become locked in the ignition. •...
Page 18: Sentry Key
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Therefore, only Key Fobs that are programmed to the CAUTION! vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always After cycling the ignition to the ON/RUN position, the remove the Key Fob from vehicle, cycle the ignition Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a OFF and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle...
Page 19: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 CAUTION! CAUTION! • Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not compat- ible with some after-market remote starting systems. lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. •...
Page 20: Customer Key Programming
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer Sys- VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED tem serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors authorized dealer.
Page 21: To Arm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Arm The System exterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further infor- Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm: mation). 1. Remove the key from the ignition system (refer to •...
Page 22 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your position. vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the • For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, system will give you a false alarm.
Page 23: Security System Manual Override
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Tamper Alert This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur- your absence, the horn will sound three times and the ther information.
Page 24: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open the liftgate, or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Key Fob with RKE transmitter.
Page 25: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate Flash Lights With Remote Key Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 26: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Doors And Liftgate headlights will turn on, the park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter turn on.
Page 27: Programming Additional Transmitters
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Programming Additional Transmitters 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be of the RKE transmitter apart.
Page 28: General Information
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a proved by the party responsible for compliance could solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 29: How To Use Remote Start
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • Battery at an acceptable charge level NOTE: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic • RKE PANIC button not pressed. transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. • System not disabled from previous remote start event •...
Page 30 28 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 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • For security, power window and power sunroof To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle operation (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle Before the end of 15 minute cycle, press and release the is in the Remote Start mode.
Page 32: Door Locks
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Remote Start Comfort System can be activated and deactivated through the Uconnect Touch™ system. For more information on Remote Start Comfort System operation refer to “Uconnect Touch™ system/Uconnect Touch™ Settings — Customer Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”.
Page 33: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Power Door Locks WARNING! A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel. • For personal security and safety in the event of a Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry) system. For further The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with information, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things power door locks if: To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”.
Page 35: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect® Set- tings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws. Child-Protection Door Lock System —...
Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: • After engaging the Child-Protection Door Lock sys- tem, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. • For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up to the UNLOCK position, roll down the window, and open the door with the outside door handle.
Page 38: Keyless Enter-N-Go
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and a (1.5 m) of the driver’s door handle, grab the driver’s front feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go™.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the driver’s Transmitter In Vehicle front door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a Door 1st Press”...
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Enter The Liftgate To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the button underneath the left within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door side of the accent bar, which is located on the liftgate handle, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all...
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Do NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door NOTE: handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle.
Page 42: Windows
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. Power Windows The window controls will operate when the ignition is in The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel the ON/RUN or ACC position.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection WARNING! (Continued) (for versions/markets, where provided) the windows while operating the power window On some models, the driver’s and front passenger’s switches. Such entrapment may result in serious power window switch has an Auto-up feature.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Reset • If the window runs into any obstacle during Auto- It may be necessary at some point in time to reactivate the Auto Up feature. To do so, perform the following procedure: closure, it will reverse direction and then go back down.
Page 45: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 the down position). To enable the window controls, press Wind Buffeting and release the window lockout button again (setting it in Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of the up position). pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Page 46: Liftgate
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LIFTGATE The liftgate can be unlocked or locked pressing the UNLOCK or LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry) LOCK/UNLOCK button underneath the left side of the accent bar, which is located on the liftgate below the glass or by activating the power door lock switch located on either front door trim panel.
Page 47: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located WARNING! on top of the front seats (integrated into the head • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous restraint) exhaust gases into your vehicle. These fumes could •...
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • All seat belt systems (except the driver’s and second NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage row center) include Automatic Locking Retractors inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different (ALRs) or a cinching latch plate, or both, which lock rates of inflation based on several factors, including the the seat belt webbing into position by extending the...
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your properly (see section on Child Restraints) should be secured vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the in the rear seat in child restraints or belt-positioning booster side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space...
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 51: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Lap/Shoulder Belts WARNING! (Continued) All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your combination lap/shoulder belts. vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. •...
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of tion.
Page 56: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will prefer a lower position and if you are taller than average In the driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat, the shoulder you will prefer a higher position.
Page 57: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. Driver Center Passenger The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of First Row the latch plate. Second Row Cinch Third Row 4.
Page 58: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode If 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 shoulder Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency)
Page 59: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 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 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Head Restraint has been triggered by the fact that they CAUTION! have moved forward (as shown in step three of the resetting procedure). All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head 1.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Position the hands on the top of the deployed AHR at a comfortable position. 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 3 —...
Page 63: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®) BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger BeltAlert®) to fasten their seat belts. The feature is active whenever the ignition is on.
Page 64: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The front passenger seat BeltAlert® is not active when Seat Belts And Pregnant Women the front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert® may We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the throughout their pregnancy.
Page 65: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can in- crease the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating positions.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, Advanced Air Bags.
Page 67: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) Air Bag System Components • Front and Side Impact Sensors Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components: • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, •...
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! SAB may provide enhanced protection to help protect an • No objects should be placed over or near the air bag occupant during a side impact. The Supplemental Seat- on the instrument panel, because any such objects Mounted Side Air Bag is marked with an air bag label could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision...
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • Should a vehicle rollover occur, the pretensioners • Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, do and/or SAB and SABIC air bags on both sides of the not have any accessory items installed which will vehicle may deploy.
Page 71: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag provides Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) enhanced protection and works together with the Driver The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system Advanced Front Air Bag during a frontal impact.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration Side Knee Air Bag are designed to provide additional over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should frontal collisions depending on several factors, including...
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning WARNING! Light in the instrument panel for approxi- mately four to eight seconds for a self-check Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- when the ignition is first turned on.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad- Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag unit is located quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the in the instrument panel trim beneath the steering column.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be curtain air bag.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as Front And Side Impact Sensors the battery has power or until the ignition key is In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the removed.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or or all of the following may occur: throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 79: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 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 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by typically 30 seconds or less.
Page 81: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Child Restraints Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all Standards.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 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 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped The Integrated Child Booster Seat is located in each out- board second-row passenger seat. The Booster Seat is de- signed for children weighing between 48 and 85 lbs (22 and 39 kg) and between 47 in (119 cm) and 57 in (145 cm) tall.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Lift the seat cushion up and push back to lock it in the 6. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary booster seat position. to allow the seat belt to go around the child’s lap. NOTE: The lap portion of the seat belt should be low on the hips and as snug as possible.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 8. To remove the slack from the lap belt, pull upward on seatback, should use the seat belt in a rear seat. Use this the shoulder portion of the seat belt. simple 5-step test to decide whether the child can use the vehicle’s seat belt alone: 9.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the belt out of position. If the shoulder belt contacts the face child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 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 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchor / Top Tether Locations Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 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 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Can the rear-facing child restraint touch The child seat may touch the back of the the back of the front passenger seat? front passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint owner’s manual for more information.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Locating The LATCH Anchorages LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. In addition, there are tether strap anchors lo- Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower cated behind each rear seatback, near to the anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the floor.
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE You can install up to two child seats using the LATCH Options for installing two child seats using the LATCH system at the same time. If you are installing three child anchorages in this vehicle: restraints, you must use the seatbelt to install the center 1.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • If you are installing three child restraints next to • Use anchorages B and C to install a LATCH- each other, you must use the seat belt and the center compatible child restraint in the center seating tether anchor for the center position.
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint 4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- ing position.
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt WARNING! When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child Improper installation of a child restraint to the restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used by LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- other occupants or being used to secure child restraints.
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor can Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child be “switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the Restraints in this Vehicle webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing retract back into the retractor.
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 What is the weight limit (child’s weight + Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using weight of the child restraint) for using the Child Restraint the seat belt to install a forward facing child Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a restraint, up to the recommended weight forward facing child restraint?
Page 100 98 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 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 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 102 100 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 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage — Second Row Captains Chairs 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage.
Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard restraint manufacturer’s instructions. side of the head restraint.
Page 105: Transporting Pets
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 Transporting Pets While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly mental and should be avoided.
Page 106: Safety Tips
104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY TIPS WARNING! (Continued) Transporting Passengers • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO • On seven passenger models, do not drive the AREA.
Page 107: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 Exhaust Gas The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust WARNING! system. Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust Exhaust gases can injure or kill.
Page 108: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Air Bag Warning Light Vehicle The light should turn on and remain on for four to six seconds as a bulb check when the Seat Belts ignition switch is first turned ON.
Page 109 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 Floor Mat Safety Information WARNING! (Continued) Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your • Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area of already installed floor mats.
Page 110: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS MIRRORS ......115 Uconnect® Phone(4.3) ....119 Inside Day/Night Mirror .
Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® Phone (8.4/8.4N) ....144 SEATS ......195 Uconnect®...
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 60/40 Split Second-Row Passenger Seats ..209 Fog Lights — If Equipped ....223 50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats Multifunction Lever .
Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mist Feature ......230 PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ......237 Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only) .
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 OVERHEAD CONSOLE ....247 Troubleshooting Tips ....257 Courtesy/Reading Lights .
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Off Operation ....262 Second-Row Passenger Seat Temporary Storage Bin ......274 Sunroof Fully Closed .
Page 117: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
Page 118: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never from vehicles behind you. This feature will be defaulted spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. on, and only be disabled when the vehicle is moving in Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the reverse.
Page 119: Power Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side convex mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object.
Page 120: Power Folding Mirrors - If Equipped
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Models With Express Window Feature If the mirrors are in the folded position, and vehicle speed is equal or greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), they Press and release the mirror select button marked L (left) will automatically unfold.
Page 121: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped Sun Visor “Slide-On Rod” Feature (for versions/markets, where provided) An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and swing the This feature allows for additional flexibility in position- mirror cover upward.
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Setting Favorite Contact Phone numbers so they are Uconnect® Phone supports the following features: easily accessible on the Main Phone screen, Voice Activated features: • Viewing and Calling contacts from Recent Call logs, •...
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 If your mobile phone only supports the Headset Profile The Uconnect® Phone is driven through your Bluetooth® you may not be able to use any Uconnect® Phone “Hands-Free Profile” mobile phone. Uconnect® features features.
Page 124: Operation
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® Phone Button Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect® The Uconnect® Phone Button is used to get Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect® Phone into the phone mode and make calls, show menu structure.
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 • For certain operations, compound commands can be Natural Speech used. For example, instead of saying “Call” and then Your Uconnect® Phone Voice system uses a Natural “John Smith” and then “mobile”, the following com- Language Voice Recognition (VR) engine.
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The system utilizes continuous dialog; when the system Cancel Command requires more information from the user it will ask a At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and question to which the user can respond without pressing you will be returned to the main menu.
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 NOTE: 2. At the “Paired Phones” screen press the “Add Device” soft-key and a pop-up with instructions will appear. • You must have Bluetooth® enabled on your phone to complete this procedure. 3. Search for available devices on your Bluetooth® en- abled mobile phone.
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Search for available devices on your Bluetooth® en- Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or abled Audio Device. When prompted on the device, Audio Device select the “Uconnect®” device and enter the PIN, Uconnect®...
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • At the Options pop-up screen touch the “Delete De- Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device vice” soft-key, • Touch the “Settings” hard-key, • Touch the X to exit out of the Settings screen. •...
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • 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 131: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Emergency And Towing Assistance Phone Call Features The 911/Help numbers can only be altered. These can not The following features can be accessed through the be deleted or the names can not be changed. Uconnect®...
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: All of the above operations except Redial can be Call Controls done with 1 call or less active. The touch-screen allows you to control the following call features: Dial By Saying A Number •...
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 • Missed Calls Touch-Tone Number Entry • Touch the “Phone” soft-key, • All Calls • Touch the “Dial” soft-key, These can be accessed by touching the recent calls soft-key on the Phone main screen. •...
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Currently In Progress Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another To make a second call while you are currently on a call, incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for call press the button and say “Dial”...
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Toggling Between Calls Redial • Press the “Redial” soft-key, If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press the button until you hear a single beep, indicating • or press the button and after the “Listening”...
Page 136: Uconnect® Phone Features
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® Phone Features NOTE: • The emergency number dialed is based on the country Emergency Assistance where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is Canada and 060 for Mexico).
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Roadside Assistance Voice Mail Calling If you need roadside assistance: To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to “Working with Automated Systems”. • Press the button to begin, Working With Automated Systems •...
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When calling a number with your Uconnect® Phone that NOTE: normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence • The first number encountered for that contact will be on your mobile phone keypad, you can utilize the sent.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Barge In — Overriding Prompts Phone And Network Status Indicators button can be used when you wish to skip part of Uconnect® Phone will provide notification to inform you a prompt and issue your voice command immediately. For of your phone and network status when you are attempt- example, if a prompt is asking “There are 2 numbers with ing to make a phone call using Uconnect®...
Page 140: Advanced Phone Connectivity
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) keypad and still use the Uconnect® Phone (while dialing When you mute the Uconnect® Phone, you will still be via the mobile phone keypad, the user must exercise able to hear the conversation coming from the other caution and take precautionary safety measures).
Page 141: Things You Should Know About Your
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would Connect Or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from you. If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth® •...
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Even though the system is designed for users speaking • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”. cents, the system may not always work for some.
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Far End Audio Performance Bluetooth® Communication Link • Audio quality is maximized under: Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect® Phone. When this happens, the connection • low-to-medium blower setting, can generally be reestablished by switching the phone •...
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 145: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 • If your phone does not support phonebook download NOTE: or call log download over Bluetooth than these com- • You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your mands will return a response that the contact does not mobile or favorite phone book.
Page 146: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Calling Back the last incoming call number (“Call Uconnect® Phone (8.4/8.4N) Back”). Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav • View Call logs on screen (“Show incoming calls”, Uconnect® Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- “Show Outgoing calls”, “Show missed Calls”, “Show vehicle communications system.
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 • Sending a text message via the touch-screen. Uconnect® Phone allows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your • Listen to Music on your Bluetooth® Device via the vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone touch-screen.
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE wires or a docking station, so Uconnect® Phone works no Uconnect® Voice Command Button matter where you stow your mobile phone (be it your purse, The Uconnect® Voice Command Button is pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned on and only used for “barge in”...
Page 149: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 • For certain operations, compound commands can be Operation used. For example, instead of saying “Call” and then Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect® “John Smith” and then “mobile”, the following com- Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect®...
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Natural Speech The system utilizes continuous dialog; when the system requires more information from the user it will ask a Your Uconnect® Phone Voice system uses a Natural question to which the user can respond without pressing Language Voice Recognition (VR) engine.
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Cancel Command 1. Press the “Phone” soft-key on the screen to begin. At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and 2. If there is no phone currently connected with the you will be returned to the main menu.
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Select Yes to begin the pairing process. Then, search for available devices on your Bluetooth® enabled mobile phone. When prompted on the phone, enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect® screen. •...
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Pair Additional Mobile Phones • Touch the “Settings” soft-key from the Phone main screen, • Next, touch the “Phone/Bluetooth®” soft-key, • Touch the “Add Device” soft-key, • Search for available devices on your Bluetooth® en- abled mobile phone.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Uconnect® Phone will display an in process screen You can also use the following VR commands to bring up the Paired Phone screen from any screen on the radio: while the system is connecting, •...
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 • Touch the + soft-key located to the right of the device Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device name, • The options pop-up will be displayed, Uconnect® Phone will automatically connect to the high- est priority paired phone and/or Audio Device within •...
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite Book Access Profile may support this feature. See Uconnect® website for supported phones. • Touch the “Settings” soft-key, • To call a name from a downloaded mobile phonebook, •...
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 • Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile 2. After loading the mobile phonebook, select phone- phone is accessible. book from the Phone main screen, then select the appropriate number. Touch the + next to the selected •...
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the Favorites list is full, you will be asked to remove an existing favorite. 3. From the Phone main screen, select phonebook. From the phonebook screen, select the “Favorites” soft-key and then select the + soft-key located to the right of the phonebook record.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 • Touch the + next to the Favorite you would like to Emergency And Towing Assistance remove. The Emergency and Towing Favorite numbers can only be altered. These cannot be deleted and the names cannot be changed.
Page 160: Phone Call Features
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect® Phone if the feature(s) are available and sup- ported by Bluetooth® on your mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the Uconnect®...
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 • Mobile Phonebook • The Uconnect® Phone will dial the number associated with John Doe, or if there are multiple numbers it will • Recent Call Log ask which number you want to call for John Doe. •...
Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Touch-Tone Number Entry Recent Calls • Touch the “Phone” soft-key, You may browse up to 34 of the most recent of each of the following call types: • Touch the “Dial” soft-key, • The Touch-Tone screen will be displayed, •...
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 • Missed Calls Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress • All Calls When you receive a call on your mobile phone, the These can be accessed by touching the “recent calls” Uconnect®...
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Uconnect® Phone compatible phones in the Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold market today do not support rejecting an incoming call During an active call, touch the “Hold” soft-key on the when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can Phone main screen.
Page 165: Uconnect® Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Call Termination Call Continuation To end a call in progress, momentarily press the but- Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the ton or the end soft-key. Only the active call(s) will be Uconnect®...
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect® Phone does slightly lower your If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect® Phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as chances of successfully making a phone call as to that follows: for the mobile phone directly.
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 NOTE: Working With Automated Systems • The roadside assistance call may also be initiated by This method is used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while touch.
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You may not hear all of the tones due to mobile phone if required to enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you can press the button and say, “Send 3 7 4 network configurations.
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Voice Response Length Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad It is possible for you to choose between Brief and WARNING! Detailed Voice Response Length. Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort •...
Page 170: Advanced Phone Connectivity
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the Advanced Phone Connectivity dial ring to the Uconnect® Phone to play it on the vehicle Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situa- The Uconnect®...
Page 171: Things You Should Know About Your
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 • Performance is maximized under: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, Voice Command • low road noise, • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to •...
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • It is recommended that you do not store names in your • low road noise, favorites phonebook while the vehicle is in motion. • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • Phonebook (Mobile and Favorites) name recognition •...
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Voice Text Reply Uconnect® Phone can read or send new messages on your phone. Your phone must support SMS over Bluetooth® in order to use this feature. If the Uconnect® Phone determines your phone is not compatible with SMS messaging over Bluetooth®...
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Read Messages: Once a message is received and viewed or listened to, you will have the following options: If you receive a new text message while your phone is • Send a Reply connected to Uconnect®...
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Send Messages Using Voice Commands: • Press the button, • After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep, say “Send message to John Smith mobile”, • After the system prompts you for what message you want to send, say the message you wish to send or say “List”.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE After the system confirms that you want to send your List of Preset Messages: message to John Smith, your message will be sent. 1. Yes. 2. No. 3. Okay. 4. I can’t talk right now. 5.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 10. I will be <number> minutes late. Bluetooth® Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the 11. See you in <number> minutes. Uconnect® Phone. When this happens, the connection 12.
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 NOTE: 6. Send dial tones for automated systems is available while a call is active. This is an example that uses a Phonebook 1. You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your Record named “Voicemail Password.”...
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 NOTE: 4. Messaging commands only work if the Uconnect® system is equipped with this feature and the mobile 1. You can replace “John Smith” with any name in your phone supports messaging over Bluetooth. mobile or favorite phone book.
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 183: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold VOICE COMMAND face and underlined in the gray shaded boxes. Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav General Information The Uconnect® Voice Command system allows This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and you to control your AM, FM radio, satellite RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If no command is spoken the system will say one of two WARNING! responses: Any voice commanded system should be used only • I didn’t understand in safe driving conditions following all applicable •...
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Pressing the Uconnect® Voice Command button When using this system, you should speak clearly and at while the system is speaking is known as “barging in.” a normal speaking volume. The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you The system will best recognize your speech if the win- can say a command.
Page 186: Uconnect® Voice Commands
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Natural Speech The system utilizes continuous dialog; when the system requires more information from the user it will ask a Natural speech allows the user to speak commands in question to which the user can respond without pressing phrases or complete sentences.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Changing the Volume Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session in Radio/Player Modes 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command In this mode, you can say the following commands: button. NOTE: The commands can be said on any screen when 2.
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Tree...
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 NOTE: 3. You can replace “8” with any other satellite station named received by the radio. 1. You can replace “950 AM” with any other AM or FM frequency, such as “98.7 FM”. 4.
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 NOTE: 3. Playlist, Podcast and audio book commands are only available when the iPod is connected and playing. 1. You can replace the album, artist, song, genre, playlist, podcast and audio book names with any correspond- 4.
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 NOTE: 3. You can also say “Show Current Weather” or “Show extended weather” or “Show five day forecast” or 1. You can replace “NFL” with any league shown on the “Show ski info” to get other forecasts. sports league screen.
Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 NOTE: 3. Navigation commands only work if equipped with Navigation. 1. Only available with Navigation equipped vehicles. NOTE: Available Voice Commands are shown in bold 2. You can replace “Player” with “Radio”, “Navigation”, face and shaded grey.
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...
Page 197: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 NOTE: SEATS Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the 1. You can also say “Find City”, “Find Favorite”, “Find vehicle. Play by Category”, “Find Play by Name”, “Find Recently Found”, “Where to?” or “Go Home”. WARNING! 2.
Page 198: Driver's Power Seat - If Equipped
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. near the floor.
Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 Tilting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! (Continued) The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 200: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path. Power Lumbar —...
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 For Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect® 4.3: WARNING! Touch the CLIMATE hard-key (located on the left side of the • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin Uconnect® display) to enter the climate control screen. because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, Touch the “Driver”...
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect® 8.4 and Press the “Driver” or “Passenger” seat soft-key 8.4 Nav: once to select HI-level heating. Press the soft-key a second time to select LO-level heating. Press Press the “Controls” soft-key located on the Uconnect® the soft-key a third time to shut the heating display.
Page 203: Manual Front Seat Adjustments
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes. Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start, the driver’s heated seat can be programmed to come on during a remote start.
Page 204: Recliner Adjustment
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located and Recliner Adjustment move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once The recline lever is located on the outboard side of the the desired position has been reached.
Page 205: Driver's Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped WARNING! The seat height control lever is located on the outboard • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is side of the seat. Raise the lever to raise the seat. Lower the dangerous.
Page 206: Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat - If Equipped
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped Pull upward on the recline lever to fold or unfold the seat. This feature allows for extended cargo space. When the seat WARNING! is folded flat, it is an extension of the load floor surface (allowing long cargo to fit from the rear hatch up to the Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is instrument panel).
Page 207: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Head Restraints Active Head Restraints (AHR) — Front Seats Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable compo- by restricting head movement in the event of a rear nents, and vehicles with this equipment can not be impact.
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head For comfort, the Active Head Restraints can be tilted restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push forward and backward. To tilt the head restraint closer to button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the downward on the head restraint.
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 NOTE: • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- rized dealer. • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Restraint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)/Resetting Active Head Re- straints (AHR)”...
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Ac- tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is secured, as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Re- straint during sudden stops.
Page 211: Third Row Passenger Seats - Seven Passenger Models
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 WARNING! WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed or Do not allow a passenger to sit in a third row seat improperly adjusted could cause serious injury or without having the head restraint unfolded and death in the event of a collision.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Fold The Seat WARNING! 1. Locate the control lever on the lower outboard side of • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, the seat. inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 2. Place one hand on the seatback and apply a gentle To Unfold The Seat pressure. Raise the seatback and lock it in place. 3. Lift the control lever with the other hand, allow the WARNING! seatback to move forward slightly, and then release the lever.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Forward And Rearward Adjustment WARNING! The control lever is on the outboard side of the seat. Lift Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is the lever to move the seat forward or rearward. Release dangerous.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be adjusted properly and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Seatback/Armrest — Second Row Passenger Seat Raise the seatback/armrest and lock it in place when not in use, or when additional seating area is required. The latch release-loop is located at the top of the seatback/ armrest.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 To Move The Second-Row Passenger Seat Forward NOTE: Raise the seatback/armrest before moving the seat to allow for full seat travel. Move the control lever on the upper outboard side of the seatback forward. Then, in one fluid motion, the seat cush- ion flips upward and the seat moves forward on its tracks.
Page 218: 50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With Fold-Flat Feature - Seven Passenger Models
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! Do not drive the vehicle with the seat in this posi- Be certain that the seatback and seat are locked tion, as it is only intended for entering and exiting securely into position. Otherwise, the seat will not the third row seats.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 To Fold The Seatback To Unfold The Seatback Pull the latch release-loop located at the top of the Grasp the assist strap loop on the seatback and pull it seatback upward, push the seatback forward slightly, and toward you to raise the seatback.
Page 220: To Open And Close The Hood
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The seatback can also be locked in the reclined position. TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To do so, pull the latch release-loop located at the top of Two latches must be released to open the hood. the seatback upward, allow the seatback to recline, and 1.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 2. Outside of the vehicle, locate the safety latch lever 3. Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open near the center of the grille between the grille and position.
Page 222: Lights
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS CAUTION! Headlight Switch To prevent possible damage: The headlight switch is located on the left side of the • Before closing hood, make sure the hood prop rod instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the is fully seated into its storage retaining clips.
Page 223: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for Headlights On With Wipers (Available with parking lights and instrument panel light operation. Rotate Automatic Headlights Only) the headlight switch to the second detent for headlight, When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on parking light and instrument panel light operation.
Page 224: Daytime Running Lights (Drl) - If Equipped
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To activate the delay feature, turn OFF the ignition switch Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off the The Daytime Running Lights will turn ON the first time headlights within 45 seconds.
Page 225: Fog Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Fog Lights — If Equipped To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and press the The front fog light switch is built into the headlight headlight switch.
Page 226: Multifunction Lever
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights. The on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show multifunction lever is located on the left side of the proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 227: Lane Change Assist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 Lane Change Assist Interior Lights Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond The interior lights come on when a door is opened. the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off three times then automatically turn off.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dimmer Controls Dome Light Position The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the located on the left side of the instrument panel. Rotating the second detent to turn on the interior lights.
Page 229: Map/Reading Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console. Refer to “Overhead Console” in “Under- standing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further infor- mation. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
Page 230: Intermittent Wiper System
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System There are five delay settings, which allow you to regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi- two seconds to a maximum of approximately 36 seconds tions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles at vehicle speeds below 10 mph (16 km/h).
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 CAUTION! • Turn the windshield wipers OFF when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than OFF. •...
Page 232: Windshield Washers
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Washers WARNING! (Continued) To use the windshield washer, push the washer knob, the windshield during freezing weather, warm the located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to windshield with the defroster before and during the second detent.
Page 233: Automatic Headlights Only)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only) When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature.
Page 234: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The heated steering wheel can be turned on and off using WARNING! the Uconnect® System. Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Touch the “Controls” soft-key then touch the “Heated Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- Steering Wheel”...
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on during a remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System — If Equipped”...
Page 236: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material. This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —...
Page 237: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 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 238: To Deactivate
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate Pressing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 mph (1.6 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL the button results in an increase of 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Page 239: Parksense® Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the vehicle set speed. The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist system provides visual and audible indications of the distance between the rear NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g.
Page 240: Parksense® Sensors
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® Sensors ParkSense® Display The four ParkSense® sensors, located in the rear fascia/ When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within will turn ON indicating the system status. the sensors’...
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 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 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
Page 243: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2- Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 244: Service The Parksense® Rear Park Assist System
242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist If “CLEAN PARK ASSIST” appears in the Electronic System Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) make sure the outer surface and the underside of the rear fascia/bumper is When the ParkSense® Rear Park Assist system is mal- clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruc- functioning, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center tion and then cycle the ignition.
Page 245: Parksense® System Usage Precautions
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 • Clean the ParkSense® sensors regularly, taking care ParkSense® System Usage Precautions not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not NOTE: be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris. •...
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, • ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is unable to and blind spots before backing up. You are respon- recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. sible for safety and must continue to pay attention to Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not your surroundings.
Page 247: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — The ParkView® camera is located on the rear of the IF EQUIPPED vehicle above the rear License plate. Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen...
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView® should only Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera. Always be used as a parking aid. The ParkView® camera is check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to unable to view every obstacle or object in your check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, ob-...
Page 249: Turning Parkview® On Or Off - With Touch Screen Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Touch Screen Radio 1. Turn the Radio on. 2. Press the “More” soft-key. 3. Press the “Settings” soft-key. 4. Press the “Safety & Driving Assistance” soft-key. 5.
Page 250: Sunglasses Storage
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The courtesy lights also function as reading lights. Press Sunglasses Storage in on each lens to turn these lights on while inside the To access the storage compartment, press on the raised vehicle. Press the lens a second time to turn each light off. bars on the compartment door in the center of the console You may adjust the direction of these lights by pressing and release and the door will swing downward.
Page 251: Interior Observation Mirror
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 Interior Observation Mirror The convex interior observation mirror provides the driver and front seat passenger a wide field of view to conveniently view passengers sitting in the rear passen- ger seats. To use the interior observation mirror, press on the raised bars on the compartment door and release (the door will swing downward), then raise the door until it is almost closed and release.
Page 252: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink® unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
Page 253: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink®...
Page 254: Programming A Rolling Code
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons. • If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) there may be a light that blinks when the garage door away from the HomeLink®...
Page 256: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® button you want to program and the hand-held trans- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, mitter button. follow these steps: 4.
Page 257: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button which may not be long enough for HomeLink® to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, law, some U.S.
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Watch for the HomeLink® indicator to change flash Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, up to 30 seconds or longer in rare cases.
Page 259: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 Using HomeLink® Troubleshooting Tips To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink® If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, button. Activation will now occur for the programmed here are some of the most common solutions: device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, security •...
Page 260: General Information
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following while you are programming the universal trans- two conditions: ceiver.
Page 261: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and visors on the overhead console. do not leave the key in the ignition switch (or leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 262: Opening Sunroof - Express
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express Closing Sunroof — Express Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half Press the switch forward and release it within one-half second. The sunroof and sunshade will open automati- second and the sunroof will close automatically from any cally from any position.
Page 263: Pinch Protect Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 Pinch Protect Feature Sunshade Operation This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is sunroof will automatically retract.
Page 264: Sunroof Maintenance
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunroof Maintenance NOTE: The delay time if programmable using the Uconnect Touch™ system. Refer to “Uconnect Touch™ Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean System” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for the glass panel.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 A second 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet is located inside the center console storage area. Power is available with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN, ACC or LOCK position. Front 12 Volt Power Outlet This power outlet will also operate a conventional cigar lighter unit.
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE A third fused 12 Volt power outlet is located on the back A fourth fused 12 Volt power outlet is located on the left of the center console. This power outlet has power quarter trim panel in the cargo area.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 NOTE: To ensure proper operation a MOPAR® knob and element must be used. 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 268 266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge suffi- To avoid serious injury or death: ciently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet engine from starting.
Page 269: Power Inverter - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a 115 Volt AC (150 Watt maximum) power outlet located on the back of the center console. This outlet can power mobile phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
Page 270: Power Inverter Operation
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating Power Inverter Operation exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter The power inverter is turned on and off using the may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter Uconnect®...
Page 271: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 CUPHOLDERS For passengers in the second row there are two cuphold- ers, located in the center armrest between the two seats. There are two cupholders, located in the center floor console, for the front passengers. When the armrest is folded flat the cupholders are in the back of the Head Restraint.
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For vehicles equipped with third row seating, there are WARNING! additional cupholders located in the trim panels. If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle In addition to cupholders, vehicles may also be equipped holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn- with bottle holders.
Page 273: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 STORAGE Floor Console Storage An open storage area, or cubby bin, is located in the floor Glovebox Storage console. The glovebox storage compartment is located on the pas- senger side of the instrument panel. Pull on the release handle to open the glovebox storage compartment.
Page 274: Center Console Storage
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Center Console Storage Pull upward on the release handle, located on the front of the lid, to open the storage compartment. There is a storage compartment located under the center console armrest. Opened Storage Compartment Center Console...
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 Sliding Armrest WARNING! The center console armrest can also be slid rearward for Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- easy access to the storage area. ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving.
Page 276: Flip 'N Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage - If Equipped
274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Flip ’n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage — NOTE: Make sure that objects inside the bin do not If Equipped interfere with the latch before closing the seat. Push the seat cushion downward after closing it to make sure it The seat latch release-loop is located in the center of the latches to the base.
Page 277: Second-Row Map Pocket And Grocery Retainers - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 Second-Row Map Pocket And Grocery In-Floor Storage Bin With Removable Liner Retainers — If Equipped NOTE: Position the front seat to at least a mid-track A map storage pocket and grocery retainers are located position to provide easier access to the storage bin.
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To access the bin, position the floor mat aside (if The liner can be removed for easy cleaning by lifting on equipped). Pull the door latch release-loop upward to the notches as shown. release the latch and then forward to open the bin door.
Page 279: Cargo Area Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 CARGO AREA FEATURES To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Rechargeable Flashlight — If Equipped The rechargeable LED flashlight stores in its charging station in the left rear quarter trim panel.
Page 280: Cargo Management System
278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Management System Seven Passenger System Features • A large built-in storage bin with a hinged hardcover Five Passenger System Features located in the floor behind the third-row passenger • A raised load floor that sits on top of a large built-in seats.
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 Cargo Tie-Downs WARNING! Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision, a tie-down could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the WARNING! seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision. The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle •...
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 The removable retractable cargo area cover mounts in the cargo area behind the top of the rear seats. The cover, when extended, covers the cargo area to keep items out of sight. Notches in the trim panels near the liftgate opening secure the extended cover in place.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Grab the cover handle and pull it toward you. As the WARNING! cover nears the liftgate opening, guide the rear attach- ment posts (on both ends of the cover) into the notches in A cargo cover that is unsecured in the vehicle could the trim panels.
Page 285: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rotate the switch upward to the first detent position for rear wiper operation. Rear Window Wiper/Washer Rotate the switch upward past the first detent The rear window wiper/washer control is located on the position to activate the rear washer.
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • Turn the rear wiper off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the rear wiper may result if the rear wiper switch is left in the on position. • In cold weather, always turn off the rear wiper switch and allow the rear wiper to return to the park position before turning off the engine.
Page 287: Rear Window Defroster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 Rear Window Defroster CAUTION! The rear window defroster button is located on Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the climate control panel. Press this button to turn the heating elements: on the rear window defroster and the heated outside •...
Page 288: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED There are four frontward marks for the front cross rail and four rearward marks for the rear cross rail. Make The roof rack cross rails and side rails are designed to sure the cross rails remain equally spaced or parallel at carry cargo weight.
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 cross rail ends should always be used to tie down the CAUTION! (Continued) load. Check the straps frequently to be sure that the • Place a blanket or other protection between the load remains securely attached. surface of the roof and the load.
Page 291: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..292 Oil Change Due ..... .311 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® SETTINGS ....316 Important Notes For Single Video Screen System ......346 Hard-Keys .
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ..366 Climate Control Functions ....376 Right-Hand Switch Functions ... . .366 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .
Page 294: Instrument Panel Features
292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Side Window Demist Outlet 6 — Switch Bank 11 — Engine Start/Stop Button 2 — Air Outlet 7 — Uconnect® Hard Controls 12 — Hood Release Lever 3 — Instrument Cluster 8 —...
Page 295: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 296: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 3. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) 1. Tachometer The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD, that This gauge measures engine revolutions per minute monitors engine and automatic transmission con- (RPM x 1000).
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 4. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ CAUTION! Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator damage to the engine control system. It also could Light”...
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Turn Signal Indicators 8. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display / Odometer Display The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated. Odometer Display The odometer display shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should deter- mine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) features As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) cluster.
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 11. Seat Belt Reminder Light If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/ master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight sec- hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the...
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the tions.
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it 16. Fuel Gauge indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when is not functioning and that service is required.
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads others could be badly burned by steam or boiling “H”...
Page 305: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful CENTER (EVIC) information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- •...
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • UP Button The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units) and sub-menus.
Page 307: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 • BACK Button The main display area will normally display the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main Press the BACK button to scroll back to a menu. The main display area also displays pop up previous menu.
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Unstored Messages The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples middle, and red telltales on the left.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 • Key Not Detected • Service TPM System (with a single chime). Refer to information on “Tire Pressure Monitor” in “Starting • Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start And Operating”. • Service Keyless System •...
Page 310: Evic White Indicators
308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Speed Control SET EVIC White Indicators 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 311: Evic Red Indicators
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 • Oil Pressure Warning Light EVIC Red Indicators This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and telltales include: shut off the engine as soon as possible.
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Temperature Warning Light If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. This light warns of an overheated engine condi- tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- •...
Page 313: Oil Change Due
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 • Transmission Temperature Warning Light WARNING! This light indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may occur If you continue operating the vehicle when the Trans- with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this mission Temperature Warning Light is illuminated you light turns on, safely pull over and stop the could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with...
Page 314: Fuel Economy
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Unless reset, this message will continue to display each Fuel Economy time you cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. To Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Fuel turn off the message temporarily, press and release the Economy”...
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value. When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km) estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change to a “LOW FUEL”...
Page 316: Vehicle Speed
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Speed want to reset. Pressing the SELECT button will cause the selected feature to reset individually. The three features Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle can only be reset individually. The following Trip func- Speed”...
Page 317: Tire Psi
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 Elapsed Time Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset. Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle Elapsed time will increment when the ignition is in the Info”...
Page 318: Messages
316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Messages Uconnect® SETTINGS Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Mes- The Uconnect® system uses a combination of soft and sages: XX” displays highlighted in the EVIC. If there is hard keys located on the center of the instrument panel more than one message, pressing the SELECT button will that allows you to access and change the customer display a stored warning message.
Page 319: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect® 4.3 Settings
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 4.3 Settings In this mode the Uconnect® system allows you to access programmable features that may be equipped such as Display, Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks, Heated Seats, Engine Off Operation, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/Bluetooth and SIRIUS Setup through hard- keys and soft-keys.
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the Settings hard-key to access the Settings screen, Display use the Page Up/Down soft-keys to scroll through the • Brightness following settings. Touch the desired setting soft key to Touch the Brightness soft-key to change this display. change the setting using the description shown on the When in this display, you may select display brightness following pages for each setting.
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 • Language • Voice Response Touch the Language soft-key to change this display. Touch the Voice Response soft-key to change the Voice When in this display, you may select one of three Response Length settings. To change the Voice Response languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip Length, press and release the Brief or Long soft-key.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Sync Time – If Equipped Clock • Set Time Touch the Sync Time soft-key to change this display. When in this display, you may have the radio set the time automati- Touch the Set Time soft-key to change this display. When cally.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 • Hill Start Assist — If Equipped • Headlights With Wipers Touch the Hill Start Assist soft-key to change this display. Touch the Headlights With Wipers soft-key to change this When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA) display.
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Daytime Running Lights – If Available • Flash Lights With Lock Touch the Daytime Running Lights soft-key to change Touch the Flash Headlights With Lock soft-key to change this display. When this feature is selected, the headlights this display.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 • Flash Lights With Lock • Sounds Horn With Lock Touch the Flash Lights With Lock soft-key to change this Touch the Sounds Horn With Lock soft-key to change this display. When this feature is selected, the front and rear display.
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Passive Entry (Keyless Enter-N-Go) NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter- N-Go (Passive Entry) and the EVIC is programmed to Touch the Passive Entry soft-key to change this display. Unlock All Doors On 1st Press, all doors will unlock no This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is door(s) without having to press the RKE transmitter lock...
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 Engine Off Options 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. To change the • Headlight Off Delay Engine Off Power Delay status, touch the 0 seconds, Touch the Headlight Off Delay soft-key to change this 45 seconds, 5 minutes or 10 minutes soft-key.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Calibration NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Touch the Calibration soft-key to change this setting. This Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to module is located, and it can cause interference with the manually reset the compass.
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 • Speed Adjusted Volume Audio • Equalizer Touch the Speed Adjusted Volume soft-key to change this display. This feature increases or decreases volume rela- Touch the Equalizer soft-key to change this display. tive to vehicle speed. To change the Speed Adjusted When in this display, you may adjust the Bass, Mid and Volume, press the OFF, 1, 2 or 3 soft-key.
Page 330: Customer Programmable Features - Uconnect® System 8.4 Settings
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SIRIUS Setup Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To reactivate your service, either call the number listed on • Channel Skip the screen or visit the provider online. SIRIUS can be programmed to designate a group of NOTE: SIRIUS Travel Link is a separate subscription.
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 • Display Brightness With Headlights ON When making a selection, touch the soft-key to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired mode touch and release When in this display, you may select the brightness with the preferred setting until a check-mark appears next to the the headlights on.
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Touchscreen Beep language soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the language, showing that setting has been selected. Touch When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. sound heard when a touch screen button (soft-key) is •...
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 • Fuel Saver Display In Cluster • Set Time Hours The “ECO” message is located in the instrument cluster When in this display, you may adjust the hours. The Sync display, this message can be turned on or off. To make with GPS Time soft-key must be unchecked.
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Time Format Safety / Assistance After pressing the Safety / Assistance soft-key the fol- When in this display, you may select the time format lowing settings will be available. display setting. Touch the Time Format soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the 12hrs or 24hrs setting, •...
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 • ParkView® Backup Camera • Hill Start Assist — If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA) Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen system is active.
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Headlight Illumination On Approach • Auto Dim High Beams “SmartBeam™” — If Equipped When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights are unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) will deactivate automatically under certain conditions.
Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • Steering Directed Lights – If Equipped Doors & Locks After pressing the Doors & Locks soft-key the following When this feature is selected, the headlights turn relative settings will be available. to a change in direction of the steering wheel. To make your selection, touch the Steering Directed Lights softkey, •...
Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Flash Headlight With Lock • Sound Horn With Remote Start When this feature is selected, the headlights will flash When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Remote the remote start is activated.
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 NOTE: If the vehicle is programmed to Unlock All Doors check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting 1st Press, all doors will unlock no matter which Passive has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to Entry equipped door handle is grasped.
Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Auto-On Driver Heated Seat With Vehicle Start — If after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening either front Equipped door will cancel this feature. To change the Engine Off Power Delay status touch the 0 seconds, 45 seconds, When this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat will 5 minutes or 10 minutes soft-key.
Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 • Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly set, the compass will automatically compensate for the differences, and provide the most accurate compass heading.
Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Perform Compass Calibration • Equalizer Touch the Calibration soft-key to change this setting. This When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to Treble settings. Adjust the settings with the + and – manually reset the compass.
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 • Music Info Cleanup • Channel Skip This feature helps organize music files for optimized SiriusXM can be programmed to designate a group of music navigation. To make your selection, touch the channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to Music Info Cleanup soft-key, select On or Off followed by exclude undesirable channels while scanning.
Page 344: Uconnect® Multimedia - Video Entertainment System (Ves)
342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To reactivate your service, either call the number listed on the screen or visit the provider online. NOTE: SiriusXM Travel Link is a separate subscription. UCONNECT® MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™...
Page 345: Single Video Screen
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 Single Video Screen Using The Remote Control 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control. NOTE: Typically there are two different ways to operate the features of the Video Entertainment System (VES)™. 2. While looking at the video screen, highlight DISC by either pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or •...
Page 346: Play Video Games
344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The VES™ system will retain the last setting When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be when turned off. sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™ jacks: Play Video Games NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Play- Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA station3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the...
Page 347: Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 2. While looking at the video screen, either press Up/ Down/Left/Right on the Remote Control to highlight 1. Touch the “MORE” soft-key. the desired audio source or repeatedly press the 2.
Page 348: Important Notes For Single Video Screen System
346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Important Notes For Single Video Screen System Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio • VES™ is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio 1. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio simultaneously.
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 NOTE: Using The Remote • The VES™ system will retain the last setting when 1. Touch the “MORE” soft-key. turned off. 2. Touch the “Rear Entertainment” soft-key to display • Viewing a DVD on the Touch-Screen radio screen is the Rear Entertainment Controls.
Page 350: Ves Remote Control - If Equipped
348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: VES Remote Control – If Equipped • Viewing a DVD on the Touch-Screen radio screen is not available in all states/provinces, and the vehicle must be stopped, and the shift lever must be in the PARK position for vehicles with automatic transmis- sion.
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 2. Channel Selector Indicators – When a button is / Prev – In radio modes, press to select to the pressed, the currently affected channel or channel previous station. In disc modes, press to advance to the button is illuminated momentarily.
Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. SLOW – Press to slow playback of a DVD disc. Press 16. BACK – When navigating in menu mode, press to play ( ) to resume normal play. return to the previous screen. When navigating a DVDs disc menu, the operation depends on the disc’s 13.
Page 353: Remote Control Storage
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 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 354: Locking The Remote Control
352 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 355: Replacing The Headphone Batteries
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 Replacing The Headphone Batteries Each set of headphones requires two AAA batteries for operation. To replace the batteries: • Locate the battery compartment on the left ear cup of the headphones, and then slide the battery cover downward.
Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before 2. Press the MODE button on the remote control. sound can be heard from the headphones. To conserve 3. If the video screen is displaying a video source (such battery life, the headphones will automatically turn off as a DVD Video), pressing STATUS shows the status approximately three minutes after the rear video system...
Page 357: Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Unwired. Foam earpieces, which will wear over time Warranty through normal use, are specifically not covered (replace- ment foam is available for a nominal charge). UNWIRED Who Does This Warranty Cover? This warranty covers TECHNOLOGY IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES OR the initial user or purchaser ( you or your ) of this DAMAGES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY RESULTING...
Page 358: System Information
356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL What Will Unwired® Do? Unwired®, at its option, will System Information repair or replace any defective Product. Unwired® re- Information Mode Display serves the right to replace any discontinued Product with a comparable model. THIS WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT, SETS FORTH YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY REGARDING DEFEC- TIVE PRODUCTS, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER...
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 displays the current status of the source (such as station 4. Channel 2 Mode — Displays the current source for frequency, name, preset or track num- ber, song title, artist Channel 2. name, album name, etc.). 5.
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Numeric Keypad Menu ENTER button activates a numeric keypad menu. This screen makes it easy to enter a specific tuner frequency, satellite channel, or track number. To enter the desired digit: 1. Press the remote control’s navigation buttons ( , ) to navigate to the desired digit.
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 Station List Menu Options Menu When listening to Satellite audio, pressing the remote control’s MENU button displays a list of all available channels. Navigate this list using the remote control’s navigation buttons (m, .) to find the desired station, press the remote control’s ENTER button to tune to that station.
Page 362 360 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 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 If the screen is closed and there is no audio heard, verify The Blu-Ray player is capable of the playing the follow- that the headphones are turned on (the ON indicator is ing types of discs (12 mm or 8 mm diameter): illuminated) and the headphone selector switch is on the •...
Page 364 362 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 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 • 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 the Video_TS portion of the disc.
Page 366 364 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 367: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 displays until a safe temperature is reached. This shut- General Information down is necessary to protect the optics of the DVD This system complies with Part 15 of the FCC Operation player. is subject to the following two conditions: Product Agreement 1.
Page 368: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS Right-Hand Switch Functions • Press the top of the switch to increase the volume. The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. The left and right-hand •...
Page 369: Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (I.e., Cd) Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD) CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE Operation To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following • Press the top of the switch once to listen to the next precautions: track.
Page 370: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- CLIMATE CONTROLS lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective General Overview coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) The air conditioning and heating system is designed to oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 Hard-Keys Hard-keys are located on the left and right side of the Uconnect® 4.3 screen in the center of the instrument panel. There are also hard-keys located below the Uconnect® touch screen. Automatic Temperature Controls — Hard-Keys 1 —...
Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. Automatic Temperature Controls — Hard-Keys Uconnect® 4.3 Manual Temperature Controls — Soft-keys...
Page 373 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-keys And Soft-keys) 1. MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Recirculation Button 6. Rear Defrost Button Press and release to change the current setting, the Press and release this button to turn on the rear window indicator illuminates when ON. defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window 4.
Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 NOTE: Pressing this button while in Sync mode will CAUTION! (Continued) automatically exit Sync. • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive 9. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button window cleaners on the interior surface of the window.
Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11. Blower Control Soft-key Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting. forced through the climate system. There are seven Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar blower speeds available.
Page 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 • Mix Mode There is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these Air comes from the floor, defrost and side window outlets. demist outlets.
Page 378: Climate Control Functions
376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: In Sync mode, this button will also automatically Climate Control Functions adjust the passenger temperature setting at the same time. A/C (Air Conditioning) 15. Driver Temperature Control Up Button The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator Provides the driver with independent temperature con- to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning trol.
Page 379 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 • If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass, Recirculation Control select Defrost mode and increase blower speed. When outside air contains smoke, odors, or • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, you may wish to recirculate interior air by expected, check the front of the A/C condenser (lo-...
Page 380: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) NOTE: • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for ATC Hard-keys are located in the center of the instru- ment panel. cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts the temperature, mode, and blower speed to provide Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect®...
Page 381: Rear Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by adjusting the blower control. The fan will now operate at a fixed speed until additional speeds are selected. This allows the front occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the Auto mode.
Page 382 380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Lock Pressing the Rear Temperature Lock soft-key on the Uconnect® touch-screen, illuminates a lock symbol in the rear display. The rear temperature and air source are controlled from the front Uconnect® system. Rear second row occupants can only adjust the rear ATC control when the Rear Temperature Lock button is turned off.
Page 383 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 • Press the Rear Temperature Lock button on the Uconnect® touch-screen. This turns off the Rear Tem- perature Lock icon in the rear temperature knob. • Rotate the Rear Blower, Rear Temperature and the Rear Mode Control knobs to suit your comfort needs. •...
Page 384: Rear Blower Control
382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Blower Control Rear Temperature Control The rear blower control knob can be manually set to off, To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle, or any fixed blower speed, by rotating the knob from low rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to lower to high.
Page 385: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 Headliner Mode Operating Tips Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for of these outlets can be individually adjusted to suggested control settings for various weather condi- direct the flow of air.
Page 386 384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Winter Operation a problem, increase the blower speed. Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid Use of the air Recirculation mode during Winter months weather. is not recommended because it may cause window fogging.
Page 387 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 Manual Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
Page 389: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES ....392 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ... .397 Automatic Transmission ....392 Key Ignition Park Interlock.
Page 390 388 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOSTICK® ......415 BRAKE SYSTEM ..... . .424 Operation .
Page 391 STARTING AND OPERATING 389 Tire Identification Number (TIN)...438 Full Size Spare – If Equipped ... . .452 Tire Terminology And Definitions ..439 Limited-Use Spare –...
Page 392 390 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....468 Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles ..475 Reformulated Gasoline .
Page 393 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 Overloading ......480 Trailer And Tongue Weight ....488 Loading .
Page 394: Starting Procedures
392 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic Transmission Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if shifting into any driving gear.
Page 395: Keyless Enter-N-Go
STARTING AND OPERATING 393 Keyless Enter-N-Go™ 3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will This feature allows the driver to oper- disengage automatically after 10 seconds. ate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote 4.
Page 396 394 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/ ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions – With STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the NEUTRAL Position) engine will shut off.
Page 397: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to WARNING! (Continued) return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it will display “OFF”). started.
Page 398: After Starting
396 STARTING AND OPERATING Clearing A Flooded Engine After Starting (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will If the engine fails to start after you have followed the decrease as the engine warms up. “Normal Starting”...
Page 399: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 397 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, Remember to disconnect the engine block heater or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed. cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot electrical cord could cause electrocution.
Page 400 398 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
Page 401: Key Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 399 Key Ignition Park Interlock Four-Speed or Six-Speed Automatic Transmission This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- The shift lever position display (located in the instrument lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK cluster) indicates the transmission gear range.
Page 402 400 STARTING AND OPERATING Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when shifting between these gears. The transmission shift lever has PARK, REVERSE, NEU- TRAL, DRIVE, and AutoStick®...
Page 403 STARTING AND OPERATING 401 Gear Ranges transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added precau- DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or tion, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill NEUTRAL into another gear range.
Page 404 402 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK OFF position, the shift lever is locked in the PARK, or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than securing the vehicle against unwanted movement. idle speed.
Page 405 STARTING AND OPERATING 403 • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that CAUTION! it indicates the PARK position. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever must turn the ignition switch from the OFF posi- will not move out of PARK.
Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operat- Transmission Limp Home Mode ing limits, the powertrain controller will modify the Transmission function is monitored electronically for transmission shift schedule and expand the range of abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could torque converter clutch engagement.
Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Turn the engine OFF. Override Operation The automatic transmission includes an electronically 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. controlled Overdrive (fourth gear). The transmission will 5. Restart the engine. automatically shift into Overdrive if the following con- ditions are present: 6.
Page 409: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission - 3.6L Engine
STARTING AND OPERATING 407 Torque Converter Clutch Six-Speed Automatic Transmission – 3.6L Engine A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been The shift lever position display (located in the instrument included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. You must A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of PARK cally at calibrated speeds.
Page 410 408 STARTING AND OPERATING Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when moving the shift lever between these gears. The transmission shift lever has PARK, REVERSE, NEU- TRAL, DRIVE, and AutoStick®...
Page 411: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 409 Gear Ranges move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added precau- tion, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade. NEUTRAL into another gear range.
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK OFF position, the shift lever is locked in PARK, or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than securing the vehicle against unwanted movement. idle speed.
Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 • Look at the shift lever position display and verify that CAUTION! it indicates the PARK position. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever must turn the ignition switch from the OFF posi- will not move out of PARK.
Page 414 412 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 During cold temperatures, transmission operation may PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper- be modified depending on engine and transmission ate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be illu- temperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im- minated.
Page 416 414 STARTING AND OPERATING • vehicle speed is sufficiently high, and NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your earliest • the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator. possible convenience.
Page 417: Autostick
STARTING AND OPERATING 415 Using the AutoStick® shift control, when the transmis- gear being used. Moving the shift lever to the left (-) sion is sufficiently warm, will demonstrate that the triggers a downshift and to the right (+) an upshift. The transmission is able to shift into and out of Overdrive.
Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING • You can start out, from a stop, in any gear except top • If the system detects a problem, it will disable gear. Tapping (+) (at a stop) will allow starting in AutoStick® mode and the transmission will return to second gear.
Page 419: All Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 417 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES This feature provides on-demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD). Acceleration The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- driving skills required.
Page 420: Traction
418 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction DRIVING THROUGH WATER When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Driving through water more than a few inches/ wedge of water to build up between the tire and road centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure surface.
Page 421: Shallow Standing Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 419 Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! (Continued) Although your vehicle is capable of driving through • Driving through standing water may cause damage shallow standing water, consider the following Caution to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always and Warning before doing so. inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans- mission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., CAUTION!
Page 422: Power Steering
420 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 423: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 • Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steer- Power Steering Fluid Check ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time. Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering service interval is not required.
Page 424: Parking Brake
422 STARTING AND OPERATING The foot operated parking brake is located below the WARNING! lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully. To Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and release the parking brake, press the park brake pedal a with the engine off to prevent injury from moving second time and let your foot up as you feel the brake...
Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 When the parking brake is applied with the ignition difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The parking switch ON, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instrument brake should always be applied whenever the driver is cluster will illuminate.
Page 426: Brake System
424 STARTING AND OPERATING BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged brake systems. If either of the two hydraulic before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake systems loses normal capability, the remaining failure and a collision.
Page 427: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) WARNING! This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control • Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and under adverse braking conditions. The system controls possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up to help or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnor- avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking.
Page 428: Electronic Brake Control System
426 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM related motor noises. These noises are the system per- forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS is Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic working properly. This self check occurs each time the brake control system commonly referred to as ESC.
Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 These are all normal characteristics of ABS. WARNING! (Continued) • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- WARNING! ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase • The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equip- braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded ment that may be susceptible to interference by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or...
Page 430: Brake Assist System (Bas)
428 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake Light If both the Brake System Warning Light and the ABS Light remain on, the ABS and Electronic Brake Force The Anti-Lock Brake Light monitors the ABS. Distribution (EBD) systems are not functioning. Immedi- The light will turn on when the ignition switch ate repair to the ABS system is required.
Page 431: Traction Control System (Tcs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 429 across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is WARNING! spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning.
Page 432: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
430 STARTING AND OPERATING ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring Electronic Stability Control (ESC) during severe or evasive driving maneuvers. It cannot This system enhances directional control and stability of prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as road the vehicle under various driving conditions.
Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 ESC Operating Modes The ESC system has two available operating modes. Full On This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever the vehicle is started the system will be in this mode. This mode should be used for most driving situations. ESC should only be turned to “Partial Off”...
Page 434: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
432 STARTING AND OPERATING Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a WARNING! malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality of vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at ESC (except for the limited slip feature described in speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho-...
Page 435: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 433 NOTE: Trailer Sway Control (TSC) • The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- sively swaying trailer. TSC activates automatically once and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momen- the excessively swaying trailer is recognized.
Page 436: Tire Safety Information
434 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! Tire Markings • TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Always use caution when towing a trailer and follow the tongue weight recommendations. Refer to ”Vehicle Loading” and “Trailer Towing” in “Starting and Operating”...
Page 437 STARTING AND OPERATING 435 NOTE: tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the letters “LT” that are molded into the sidewall preced- • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. ing the size designation. Example: LT235/85R16. design standards.
Page 438 436 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 439 STARTING AND OPERATING 437 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 440: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
438 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 441: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) —01 means the year 2001 — Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured.
Page 442: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
440 STARTING AND OPERATING Term Definition Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire inflation pressure as Pressure shown on the tire placard. Tire Placard A paper label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the vehicle’s loading capacity, the original equipment tire sizes and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures.
Page 443 STARTING AND OPERATING 441 Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.
Page 444 442 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- axles must not be exceeded. For further information on pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to XXX kg”...
Page 445 STARTING AND OPERATING 443 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 446 444 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 447: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 448: Tire Inflation Pressures
446 STARTING AND OPERATING stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the able steering response.
Page 449 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.
Page 450: Radial Ply Tires
448 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 451: All Season Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 All Season Tires – If Equipped Snow Tires All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (spring, Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires summer, fall and winter). Traction levels may vary be- during the winter.
Page 452: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped
450 STARTING AND OPERATING While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip- and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be ment tire and wheel as a spare, a non-matching tempo- poorer than that of non-studded tires.
Page 453: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a Do not install more than one compact spare tire and compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on...
Page 454: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
452 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 original equipped tire on the first opportunity.
Page 455: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 453 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 456: Life Of Tire
454 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 457: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 Replacement Tires It is recommended you contact your original equipment or an authorized tire dealer with any questions you may The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use characteristics.
Page 458: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
456 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) WARNING! (Continued) Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body clear- • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or ance. Follow these recommendations to guard against capacity, other than what was originally equipped damage.
Page 459: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave- To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the ment. following precautions: • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- • Because of restricted traction device clearance be- tions on the method of installation, operating tween tires and other suspension components, it is speed, and conditions for use.
Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 461: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 459 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 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the limit for any reason, including low temperature effects driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- and natural pressure loss through the tire.
Page 462 460 STARTING AND OPERATING For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure • The TPMS has been optimized for the original of 33 psi (227 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi (193 kPa), equipment tires and wheels.
Page 463: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 • 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 464 462 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings Service TPMS Warning The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will When a system fault is detected, the “Tire Pressure illuminate in the instrument cluster, a “LOW Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on and off for TIRE”...
Page 465 STARTING AND OPERATING 463 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors. Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and NOTE: then remain on solid.
Page 466: Premium System - If Equipped
464 STARTING AND OPERATING • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System messages, Premium System – If Equipped which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless Center (EVIC) technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to •...
Page 467 STARTING AND OPERATING 465 Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires with low pressure (those flashing or in a different color in the EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure value, as shown in the Inflate to XX message.
Page 468 466 STARTING AND OPERATING Service TPMS Warning If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault When a system fault is detected, the “Tire Pressure Moni- no longer exists, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale toring Telltale Light”...
Page 469 STARTING AND OPERATING 467 The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM and a chime will sound. In addition, the graphic in the message for a minimum of five seconds when a system EVIC will still display a flashing pressure value or a fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is pressure value in a different color.
Page 470: General Information
468 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, following licenses: the TPMS will update automatically. In addition, the United States MRXC4W4MA4 “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”...
Page 471: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 469 as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experi- The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso- ence these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline lines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro- before considering service for the vehicle. vide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components.
Page 472: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
470 STARTING AND OPERATING • poor engine performance Problems that result from using gasoline containing Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% Ethanol • poor cold start and cold drivability are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may • increased risk for fuel system component corrosion not be covered under warranty.
Page 473: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 471 MMT In Gasoline Fuel System Cautions MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline CAUTION! blended with MMT provides no performance advantage Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s beyond gasoline of the same octane number without MMT.
Page 474: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
472 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 475: Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 473 the other sections of this manual for information on WARNING! (Continued) features that are common between Flexible Fuel and • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- gasoline-only powered vehicles. tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised.
Page 476: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
474 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 477: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 475 • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternating between E-85 and unleaded gasoline is recommended. compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline addi- •...
Page 478: Starting
476 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 479: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 477 ADDING FUEL NOTE: When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler door rein- Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) forcement. The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle.
Page 480: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
478 STARTING AND OPERATING on if the gas cap is not secured properly. Make sure WARNING! that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the refueled. vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is •...
Page 481: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear VEHICLE LOADING • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on the “Vehicle Certification Label.” This information should be • Type of Vehicle used for passenger and luggage loading as indicated.
Page 482: Overloading
480 STARTING AND OPERATING Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle WARNING! separately. It is important that you distribute the load evenly over the front and rear axles. Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is important that you do not exceed the maximum front Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and or rear GAWR.
Page 483: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 TRAILER TOWING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for In this section you will find safety tips and information further information. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle.
Page 484 482 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Tongue Weight (TW) The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles hitch ball by the trailer.
Page 485 STARTING AND OPERATING 483 Trailer Sway Control – Mechanical Weight-Distributing Hitch The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used that typically provides adjustable friction associated with for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer...
Page 486 484 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch system may reduce handling, stability, braking performance, and could result in a collision. • Weight Distributing Systems may not be compatible with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational Vehicle dealer for additional information.
Page 487 STARTING AND OPERATING 485 With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect)
Page 488: Trailer Hitch Classification
486 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The following chart provides the industry standard for Class Max. Trailer Hitch the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Industry Standards tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Page 489: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. GCWR Max. GTW Max. Tongue Engine/Transmission (Gross Combined Frontal Area (Gross Trailer Wt.) Wt. Rating) 2.4L/Automatic 6,000 lbs (2 722 kg) 22 sq ft...
Page 490: Trailer And Tongue Weight
488 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 Load- ing Information placard. Refer to “Tire Safety Information” in “Starting and Operating”...
Page 491: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 489 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a factory-installed options or authorized dealer-installed trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) options must be considered as part of the total load on and do not make starts at full throttle.
Page 492 490 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 frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Page 493 STARTING AND OPERATING 491 – Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures WARNING! (Continued) before trailer usage. • Total weight must be distributed between the tow – Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage before vehicle and the trailer such that the following four towing a trailer.
Page 494 492 STARTING AND OPERATING • An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is WARNING! required when towing a trailer with electronically • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic hydraulic brake lines.
Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven- pin wiring harness.
Page 496: Towing Tips
494 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 range can be selected when towing. How- ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, use the Autostick®...
Page 497 STARTING AND OPERATING 495 NOTE: Check the transmission fluid level (four-speed AutoStick® – If Equipped transmission only) before towing. The six-speed trans- – When using the AutoStick® shift control, select the mission does not require a fluid level check before highest gear that allows for adequate performance and towing.
Page 498: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
496 STARTING AND OPERATING Cooling System RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- heating, take the following actions: Recreational towing is not allowed. DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. City Driving NOTE: This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or When stopped for short periods, shift the transmission...
Page 499: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...498 Jacking Instructions ....504 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 500: Hazard Warning Flashers
498 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 instrument panel switch bank, above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
Page 501: 2.4L Engine - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 499 2.4L Engine — If Equipped CAUTION! On hot days the engine oil temperature may become too Driving with a hot cooling system could damage hot during sustained high-speed driving or if towing a your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,” trailer up long grades.
Page 502: Jacking And Tire Changing
500 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! (Continued) under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get WARNING! under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the where it can be raised on a lift.
Page 503: Jack Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 501 Jack Location Spare Tire Location The jack and jack-handle are stowed underneath a cover The spare tire is stowed underneath the rear of the in the rear storage bin in the cargo area. vehicle and is held in place by means of a cable winch mechanism.
Page 504: Spare Tire Removal
502 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Set the parking brake. Spare Tire Removal NOTE: On seven-passenger models, fold the third-row 4. Place the shift lever in PARK (automatic transmission) passenger seats flat. This will provide more space when or in GEAR (manual transmission) . accessing the jacking tools and when operating the winch 5.
Page 505 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 503 NOTE: Assemble components 2 and 3 by seating the 3. Pull the spare tire out from underneath the vehicle and small ball at the end of component 2 in the small hole at raise it upright so the tire’s tread is on the ground. the end of component 3.
Page 506: Spare Tire Stowage
504 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Stowage Jacking Instructions NOTE: Refer to “Spare Tire Removal” for information on WARNING! assembling the winch tools. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help 1. Place the spare tire near to the winch cable. Hold the prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: spare upright so that the tire’s tread is on the ground •...
Page 507 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 505 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a locations other than those indicated in the Jacking service center where it can be raised on a lift.”...
Page 508 506 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and jack-handle from stowage. 2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts on the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the wheel nuts counter- clockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
Page 509 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 507 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 5. Remove the wheel nuts. For vehicles so equipped, remove the wheel cover from the wheel by hand.
Page 510 508 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: CAUTION! • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare. facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the •...
Page 511 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 509 8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter- 11. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area. Do not clockwise with the jack handle. stow the deflated tire in the spare tire stowage location.
Page 512: Road Tire Installation
510 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Road Tire Installation Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels with wheel covers, install two lug nuts on the mounting studs which are on each side of the valve stem.
Page 513 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 511 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 514: Jump-Starting
512 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 lug nuts fully until the vehicle has another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster been lowered.
Page 515: Preparations For Jump-Start
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 513 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 between the left front headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash shield.
Page 516 514 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote posi- WARNING! tive (+) battery post. To remove the cover, press the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever locking tab and pull upward on the cover. the hood is raised.
Page 517: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 515 Jump-Starting Procedure 3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery. WARNING! 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with Failure to follow this procedure could result in per- the discharged battery.
Page 518 516 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle, the reverse sequence: you should have the battery and charging system in- spected at your authorized dealer. 6.
Page 519: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 517 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE NOTE: Press the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can Partial Off mode, before rocking the vehicle. often be moved using a rocking motion.
Page 520: Shift Lever Override
518 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Open the center console and remove the shift lever WARNING! override access cover (located in the front lower right corner of the console storage bin). Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires.
Page 521: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 519 5. Insert a screwdriver or similar small tool into the TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE access port, and push and hold the override release This section describes procedures for towing a disabled lever forward. vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. 6.
Page 522: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) Models
520 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent CAUTION! damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other • Do not use sling type equipment when towing. When equipment designed for this purpose, following equip- ment manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 523: Front-Wheel Drive (Fwd) Models
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 521 If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must CAUTION! be towed faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than 15 miles (24 km), it must be towed with the front Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- wheels OFF the ground (using a flatbed truck, towing ments can cause severe transmission damage.
Page 525: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ..525 Engine Oil Filter ..... .534 ENGINE COMPARTMENT —...
Page 526 524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Brake System ......552 REPLACEMENT BULBS ....572 Automatic Transmission .
Page 527: Engine Compartment - 2.4L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 525 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 4 —...
Page 528: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
526 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 8 —...
Page 529: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 527 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. the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic It could also affect fuel economy and drivability.
Page 530: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE is heard and press the TRIP ODOMETER button to turn Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II off the message. If the problem persists, the message will system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently appear the next time the vehicle is started.
Page 531: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 529 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will system to update. A recheck with the above test routine happen: may then indicate that the system is now ready. • The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal...
Page 532: Dealer Service
530 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
Page 533: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 531 check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a CAUTION! (Continued) fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. that protect the performance and durability of your Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-...
Page 534 532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Selection CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection under all Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet pressure and an increase in oil temperature.
Page 535 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 533 Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine CAUTION! SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Page 536: Engine Oil Filter
534 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 537: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 535 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- near the engine compartment before starting the tenance required.
Page 538 536 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
Page 539: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 537 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner should • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- start of each warm season.
Page 540: A/C Air Filter - If Equipped
538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 541 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 539 4. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter cover to the HVAC housing and remove the cover. Glove Box Removal 3. Pivot the glove box downward. A/C Air Filter Replacement...
Page 542: Body Lubrication
540 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight out of Body Lubrication the housing. Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, 6. Install the A/C air filter with the arrow on the filter tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- pointing toward the floor.
Page 543: Windshield Wiper Blades
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 541 Windshield Wiper Blades Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the 1. Lift the pivot cap on the rear wiper arm upward, this windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a will allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 544 542 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The rear wiper arm cannot be raised fully up- ward unless the pivot cap is raised first. 2. Lift the rear wiper arm upward to raise the wiper blade off of the liftgate glass. 3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper blade holder.
Page 545: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 543 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or the wiper blade until it snaps into place.
Page 546: Exhaust System
544 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and system.
Page 547 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 545 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- important to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
Page 548: Cooling System
546 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage: Cooling System • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, WARNING! when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. • When working near the radiator cooling fan, •...
Page 549 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 547 Coolant Checks Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains visible 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where sediment, clean and flush with OAT coolant (antifreeze) applicable).
Page 550 548 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine dam- be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and age and may decrease corrosion protection.
Page 551 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 549 • Mix a minimum solution of 50% OAT engine coolant Adding Coolant that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan- Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine dard MS-12106 and distilled water. Use higher concen- coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106) that allows trations (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below extended maintenance intervals.
Page 552 550 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Pressure Cap WARNING! (Continued) The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant specified for your vehicle.
Page 553 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 551 Coolant Level Points To Remember 2.4L Engine – the coolant bottle provides a quick visual NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ method for determining that the coolant level is ad- kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming equate.
Page 554: Brake System
552 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are Brake System required, the cooling system should be pressure tested In order to assure brake system performance, all brake for leaks. system components should be inspected periodically. • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 555 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 553 Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main- Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately taining Your Vehicle” for further information. if the “Brake Warning Light”...
Page 556: Automatic Transmission
554 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission WARNING! (Continued) Selection Of Lubricant fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro- ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
Page 557 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 555 CAUTION! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter nents.
Page 558 556 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear position If the fluid level is low, add fluid through the dipstick (allowing time for the transmission to fully engage in tube to bring it to the proper level. Do not overfill. After each position), ending with the shift lever in PARK.
Page 559 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 557 Fluid Level Check – 3.6L Engine CAUTION! The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not • Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- require adjustment under normal operating conditions. turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the in transmission shift quality and/or torque con- transmission has no dipstick.
Page 560: Rear Drive Assembly (Rda) - Awd Models Only
558 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid And Filter Changes Frequency Of Fluid Change Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. maintenance intervals. In addition, change the fluid and filter if the transmission Power Transfer Unit (PTU) –...
Page 561: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 559 Frequency Of Fluid Change The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper resistance built into your vehicle. maintenance intervals. What Causes Corrosion? Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion...
Page 562 560 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials hicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild such as steel wool or scouring powder that will car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Page 563 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 561 • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel And Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner.
Page 564 562 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – Interior Care If Equipped Instrument Panel Cover Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following manner: The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface, which • Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting minimizes reflections in the windshield.
Page 565 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 563 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 566 564 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution molded in clear plastic.
Page 567: Cleaning The Cupholders
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 565 Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the Car- Mini- buckles do not work properly. Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Cleaning The Cupholders F102 20 Amp Cigar Lighter in Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent. Yellow Instrument Panel/ Left Rear Power...
Page 568 566 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse F108 15 Amp Instrument Panel F117 10 Amp Heated Mirrors Blue F109 10 Amp Climate Control/ F118 10 Amp Occupant Restraint HVAC Controller F110 10 Amp...
Page 569 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 567 Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse F124 10 Amp Mirrors F130 15 Amp Climate Control/ Blue Instrument Panel F125 10 Amp Steering Column F131 10 Amp Passenger Control Module Assistance/Hands Free System –...
Page 570: Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) Car- Mini- Cavity tridge Description The power distribution center is located in the engine Fuse Fuse compartment. F101 60 Amp Interior Power Distri- Yellow bution Center Rail F102 60 Amp Interior Power Distri- Yellow bution Center Rail F103...
Page 571 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 569 Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse F139 40 Amp Climate Control F146 30 Amp Spare Green System Blower Pink F140 30 Amp Power Locks F147 30 Amp Spare Pink Pink F141...
Page 572 570 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse F153 20 Amp Fuel Pump F162 50 Amp Cabin Heater #1/ Yellow Vacuum Pump – If Equipped F156 10 Amp Brake/Electronic Sta- bility Control Module F163 50 Amp...
Page 573 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 571 Car- Car- Mini- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Cavity tridge Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse F168 10 Amp Air Conditioner F175 30 Amp Spare Clutch Green F169 40 Amp Emissions – Partial F176 10 Amp Powertrain Control Green Zero Emissions Modules...
Page 574: Replacement Bulbs
572 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Bulbs Car- Mini- Cavity tridge Description Bulb Number Fuse Fuse Courtesy/Reading F182 50 Amp Cabin Heater #3 – Lamps (Incandescent) If Equipped Courtesy/Reading LED (Serviced at F184 30 Amp Front Wiper Motor Lamps (Optional LED) Authorized Dealer) Pink Glove Box Lamp...
Page 575 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 573 Exterior Bulbs Exterior Bulbs – Rear (LED Version) Bulb Number Bulb Number Low Beam Headlamp 9006 Rear Tail/Stop Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) High Beam Headlamp 9005 Rear Tail (Liftgate) Lamp LED (Serviced at Front Park/Turn Signal 3757AK Authorized Dealer) Side Marker Lamp...
Page 576: Bulb Replacement
574 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Front Low/High Beam Headlamp, Turn Signal/Park Lamp, And Side Marker Lamp 1. Open the hood. NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner filter housing and position the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) aside to replace certain lamps in the left headlamp housing.
Page 577: Front Fog Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 575 2. Remove the electrical connector from the fog lamp CAUTION! housing. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Page 578: Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp
576 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Changing The Rear Turn Signal Lamp CAUTION! 1. Open the liftgate. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil 2. Remove the two fasteners from the inboard side of the contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the taillamp housing.
Page 579 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577 3. Carefully insert a trim stick (plastic flat-blade tool) Changing The Backup Lamp between the body panel and the outboard side of the 1. Open the liftgate. taillamp housing with one hand and grasp the flange on the inboard side of the taillamp housing with the 2.
Page 580 578 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Carefully insert a trim stick (plastic flat-blade tool) 4. Rotate the applicable bulb’s electrical connector ¼ turn between the taillamp housing and the liftgate. Use the counterclockwise and remove it from the housing. trim stick and hand pressure together to disengage the 5.
Page 581: License Plate Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 License Plate Lamp 2. Insert a small flat-blade tool between the end of the lens with the locking tab and the surrounding housing 1. Push the small locking tab sticking out of the end of and then pivot the tool to separate the lens from the the lens toward the side of the vehicle and hold it in housing.
Page 582: Fluid Capacities
580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models 20.5 Gallons 77.6 Liters All-Wheel Drive Models 21 Gallons 79.8 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters...
Page 583 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 581 U.S. Metric Cooling System* 2.4L Engine and Single or Dual-Zone Climate Control System 10.7 Quarts 10.1 Liters (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) 2.4L Engine and Three-Zone Climate Control System (MOPAR® 11.6 Quarts 11.0 Liters Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) 3.6L Engine and Single or Dual-Zone Climate Control System 13.1 Quarts...
Page 584: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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). Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 585: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583 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. Power Transfer Unit (PTU) We recommend you use MOPAR®...
Page 587: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....586 Maintenance Chart.....588...
Page 588 586 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. indicator system.
Page 589 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 587 Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By • Check engine oil level Oil Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter. • Check windshield washer fluid level • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu- •...
Page 590 588 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, and replace if necessary.
Page 591 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 589 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Replace spark plugs (2.4L Engine). ** 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 592 590 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change the automatic transmis- sion fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid.
Page 593 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 591 ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply. 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 595 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....595 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ... . .597 Prepare For The Appointment.
Page 596 594 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ... .600 Traction Grades ..... . .602 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Temperature Grades.
Page 597: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 595 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 598: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
596 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 599: Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 597 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 600: Service Contract
598 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 601: Warranty Information
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 599 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 602: In Canada
600 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153), To order the following manuals, you may use either the or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra- website or the phone numbers listed below.
Page 603: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 601 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 604: Traction Grades
602 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 605: Temperature Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 603 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 607 INDEX...
Page 608 606 INDEX About Your Brakes ......422 Air Pressure, Tires......446 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 609 INDEX 607 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..378 Belts, Seat .......49 Automatic Transmission .
Page 610 608 INDEX Bulb Replacement ......572 Cargo Management System ....278 Bulbs, Light .
Page 611 INDEX 609 Cleaning Coolant Level ......547 Wheels .......561 Disposal of Used Coolant .
Page 612 610 INDEX Diagnostic System, Onboard ....527 Electrical Power Outlets.....262 Dimmer Switch, Headlight.
Page 613 INDEX 611 Engine ....... . .103 Operation ......103 Air Cleaner .
Page 614 612 INDEX Filters Fluid Capacities ......580 Air Cleaner ......534 Fluid Leaks .
Page 615 INDEX 613 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....301 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ... .250 Filler Door (Gas Cap) .
Page 616 614 INDEX Hazard Heater, Engine Block ..... . .396 Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ..225 Standing Water .
Page 617 INDEX 615 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ....564 Keys ........12 Interior Appearance Care .
Page 618 616 INDEX Anti-Lock ......300 High Beam/Low Beam Select ....225 Automatic Headlights .
Page 619 INDEX 617 Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) ..294 Lubrication, Body ......540 Side Marker ......574 Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) .
Page 620 618 INDEX Exterior Folding ......118 Oil Change Indicator ..... . .297 Heated .
Page 621 INDEX 619 Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ... . .4 Inverter ......267 Outside Rearview Mirrors .
Page 622 620 INDEX Radio Remote Controls .....366 Reminder, Lights On ..... . .222 Rear Air Conditioning .
Page 623 INDEX 621 Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ....286 Pretensioners ......57 Rotation, Tires .
Page 624 622 INDEX Service Assistance ......595 Starting ....... . .26 Service Contract .
Page 625 INDEX 623 Sun Roof .......259 Tires ........108 Sun Visor Extension .
Page 626 624 INDEX Sizes ....... .436 Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....433 Snow Tires .
Page 627 INDEX 625 Trip Odometer ......296 Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ... .18 Turn Signals .
Page 628 626 INDEX Windshield Defroster..... . .106 Wiper Blade Replacement ....541 Windshield Washers .
Page 629 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehi- The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed cle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully signals.
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