Page 2 With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............. 3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint contains the information you desire. you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. The detailed Index at the back of this Owner’s Manual It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet contains a complete listing of all subjects.
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Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Vehicle Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . 18 Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) .
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using The Panic Alarm ....24 Windows ......37 Programming Additional RKE Transmitters .
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ..53 Transporting Passengers ....78 Seat Belt Extender .
Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Fob with Integrated Key and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. You can insert the double-sided integrated key into the igni- tion switch with either side up.
Page 15: Fob With Integrated Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Fob with Integrated Key The Fob with Integrated Key (FOBIK) operates the igni- tion switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a valet key, which stores in the rear of the Fob.
Page 16: Ignition Key Removal
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Key Removal Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the key to the LOCK Center (EVIC) –If Equipped” in Section 4. position and then remove the key. WARNING! NOTE: For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle...
Page 17: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Key-In-Ignition Reminder the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the seconds if an invalid RKE transmitter is used to start the ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the engine.
Page 18: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: the vehicle. Once an RKE transmitter is programmed to a The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compatible vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. with aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these CAUTION! systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection.
Page 19: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer 3. Insert a blank integrated key into the ignition switch system serviced, bring all vehicle RKE transmitters with and turn the ignition switch to the ON position within you to an authorized dealer.
Page 20: General Information
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information Rearming of the System The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules Part 15 If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is disarm it, the system will turn the horn off after three subject to the following conditions: minutes, turn all of the visual signals off after 15 minutes,...
Page 21: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 To Disarm the System system will arm regardless of whether you are in the Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a or insert a valid ignition key into the ignition switch and door, the alarm will sound.
Page 22: Illuminated Entry System
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open any open the trunk, or activate the Panic Alarm from dis- door.
Page 23: To Unlock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st Press This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Remote Key...
Page 24 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Release both buttons at the same time. For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock,” under Personal Set- 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- tings (Customer-Programmable Features)”...
Page 25: To Lock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to To Lock the Doors its previous setting. Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Page 26: To Unlatch The Trunk
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the alarm. Opening a door with the security alarm activated following procedure: will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the security alarm. 1.
Page 27: Programming Additional Rke Transmitters
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 NOTE: RKE Transmitter Battery Service The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 switch to the ACC or ON position while the Panic battery.
Page 28: General Information
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Battery access is through a door located on the rear of 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the the fob. Insert a small, flat blade screwdriver into the slot new batteries with your fingers.
Page 29: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal How to Use Remote Start distance, check for these two conditions: All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: 1.
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Enter Remote Start Mode To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the Press and release the REMOTE START button Vehicle on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec- Allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle. onds.
Page 31: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 To Turn Off the Engine While in Remote Start Mode Press and release the REMOTE START button one time. NOTE: To avoid inadvertent shut downs, the system will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote Start request.
Page 32: Power Door Locks
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 is open, the key is in the ignition, and the ignition is in the Automatic Door Locks Programming LOCK or ACC position, a chime will sound as a reminder The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or to remove the key.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Depress the power door LOCK switch to lock the 3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK. doors. 4. The driver door is opened. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the 5.
Page 35: Passive Entry System - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the Passive Entry System — If Equipped following procedure: The Passive Entry system allows you to unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without using the Remote Keyless Entry 1.
Page 36: To Place An Rke Transmitter In The Vehicle For Safekeeping - Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Go Only
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Doors 1st Press”, all doors will unlock if any door automatically unlatch unless another RKE transmitter is handle is grasped. Refer to “Remote Key Unlock” outside the vehicle and within 3 ft (1.5 m) of the deck lid. under “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable To Lock the Vehicle’s Doors Features)”...
Page 37: Child Protection Door Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 same lock/unlock and chirping sound that you would 2. Insert the tip of the valet key (or alike) into the child experience if you accidentally locked your RKE transmit- lock control and pull it upward. ter in the vehicle.
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: When the Child Protection Door Lock system is For emergency exit with the system engaged, move engaged, the door can be opened only by using the the door lock plunger to the UNLOCK position, roll outside door handle even though the inside door lock is down the window and open the door with the outside in the unlocked position.
Page 39: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 WINDOWS Power Windows The window controls on the driver’s door control all the door windows. Child Lock Control 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. NOTE: After disengaging the Child Protection Door Lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE There are single window controls on each passenger door To open the window part way, press the window switch trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. to the first detent and release it when you want the The window controls will operate only when the ignition window to stop.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 AUTO-Up Feature with Anti–Pinch Protection — If programmable. Refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories Equipped Until Exit,” under “Personal Settings (Customer- Lift the window switch to the second detent, release, and Programmable Features),”...
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the window before closing. Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim panel allows you to disable the window controls on the passenger doors.
Page 43: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Reset Wind Buffeting Anytime the vehicle battery is disconnected or goes dead, Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of the AUTO-up function will be disabled. To reactivate the pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the AUTO-up feature, perform the following procedure after ears.
Page 44: Trunk Lock And Release
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE The trunk lid can be released from outside the vehicle by The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by pressing the TRUNK button on the Remote Keyless Entry pressing the TRUNK RELEASE button located on the (RKE) transmitter twice within five seconds.
Page 45: Trunk Safety Warning
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING WARNING! Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended.
Page 46: Lap/Shoulder Belts
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE and passengers seated next to a window, and the optional Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even supplemental front seat-mounted side airbags. If you will on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver be carrying children too small for adult-size belts, your and cause a collision that includes you.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 normal conditions. However, in a collision, the belt will WARNING! (Continued) lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat vehicle or being thrown out. belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt adjust the front seat.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will you from injury during a collision. You are more not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not too high on your body, possibly causing internal wear your shoulder belt.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Page 52: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In the rear seat, move toward the center of the seat to Seat Belt Pretensioners position the belt away from your neck. The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure remove any slack from the seat belts in the event of a Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/...
Page 53: Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (Beltalert )
NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn authorized dealer or by performing the following steps: on while unbuckling the seat belt and turn off while NOTE: Chrysler LLC does not recommend deactivating re-buckling the seat belt. It may be necessary to retract the BeltAlert .
Page 54: Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. A How to Engage the Automatic Locking Mode single chime will sound to signify that you have success- 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. fully completed the programming.
Page 55: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Seat Belts and Pregnant Women extender should be used only if the existing belt is not We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex- throughout their pregnancy.
Page 56: Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Airbag
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag This vehicle has front airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federal WARNING! (Continued) regulations that allow less forceful deployment. Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This such as alarm lights, stereos, citizens band radios may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation etc.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the vehicle is equipped with supplemental side curtain If the vehicle is equipped with supplemental front seat- airbags, they are located above the side windows. Their mounted side airbags, they are marked with an SRS label covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) If your vehicle is equipped with supplemental If your vehicle is equipped with supplemental side curtain airbags, do not stack luggage or other front seat-mounted side airbags, do not use acces- cargo up high enough to block the location of the sory seat covers or place objects between you and side curtain airbag.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the WARNING! instrument panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side curtain Infants in rear-facing child restraints should NEVER and seat airbags also work with seat belts to improve ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger occupant protection.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 seat as far back as possible and use the proper child WARNING! restraint. (Refer to information on Child Restraints in this section.) Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work 5.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag System Components Seat Belt Reminder Light The airbag system consists of the following: Knee Impact Bolsters Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Front Acceleration Sensors Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (if equipped) Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners Airbag Warning Light How the Airbag System Works Driver Airbag...
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic WARNING! parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON positions. These include all of the Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru- items listed above except the knee bolster, the instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to ment panel, and the steering wheel and column.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE their full size. The bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 inflate the side curtain airbag. The inflating side cur- ms. This is about half of the time that it takes to blink tain airbag pushes the outside edge of the headliner your eyes.
Page 65 (SRS) component or SRS-related component or seat-mounted side airbag inflates. This especially ap- fastener be modified or replaced with any part plies to children. except those which are approved by Chrysler LLC/ The following requirements must be strictly adhered Mopar . WARNING!
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If a Deployment Occurs As the airbags deflate, you may see some smoke-like The airbag system is designed to deploy when the ORC particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the detects a moderate to severe collision to help restrain the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag driver and front passenger and then to immediately deflate.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Enhanced Accident Response System Maintaining Your Airbag System In the event of an impact that causes airbag deployment, WARNING! with the vehicle stopped, and the vehicle communication network intact, and the power intact, the Enhanced Modifications to any part of the airbag system Accident Response System performs the following func- could cause it to fail when you need it.
Page 68: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Perchlorate Material — special handling may Event Data Recorder (EDR) apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data param- Airbag Warning Light eters (see the following list) in an event data recorder You will want to have the airbags ready to...
Page 69 Chrysler LLC and others to learn more about the ration in aggregate crash databases, such as those main- possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order tained by the US government and various states.
Page 70: Child Restraints
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Data parameters that may be recorded: Transmission gear selection Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for Cruise control status electronically-controlled safety systems, including the Traction/stability control status airbag system Tire Pressure Monitoring System status Airbag disable light status (if equipped) Child Restraints Time of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition...
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 Infants and Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE “LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower restraint anchorage system. Refer to “LATCH — Child Anchors and Tether for CHildren)” in this section. Seat Anchorage System (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)” in this section. WARNING! The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit...
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug WARNING! as possible. Improper installation can lead to failure of an Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a slouching can move the belt out of position.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or restraint: collision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail- able for some time. For some older child restraints, many child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strap kits or retrofit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child re- straint in any vehicle.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- are provided with the child restraint system. facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a located at the rear of the seat cushion where it...
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 NOTE: WARNING! Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in Improper installation of a child restraint to the the strap. LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat belts with an automatic locking retractor have a buckle and twist the short buckle end belt several times distinctive label on the seat belt webbing. The seat belt to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the must be in the Automatic Locking mode in order to release button facing out.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 NOTE: Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap. WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child.
Page 80: Engine Break-In Recommendations
78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS shown under “Engine Oil”, under “Maintenance Proce- A long break-in period is not required for the engine in dures” in section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT your vehicle. OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
Page 81: Lock Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Exhaust Gas WARNING! WARNING! It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 82: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you are required to drive with the trunk open, make Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The sure that all windows are closed and the climate control Vehicle BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the Seat Belts recirculation mode.
Page 83: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Defroster Lights Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights the blower control on high speed. You should be able to while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high feel the air directed against the windshield.
Page 85: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......89 Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped ..92 Inside Day/Night Mirror .
Page 86 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Phone Connectivity ... 112 Heated Seats — If Equipped ... . 131 Things You Should Know About Your Folding Rear Seat .
Page 87 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Windshield Washers ....148 Auto Headlights Only) ....141 Headlights On With Wipers (Available With SmartBeams —...
Page 88 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Vary The Speed Setting ....156 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ..168 To Accelerate For Passing ....157 Display Warnings And Maintenance .
Page 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 Using HomeLink ....189 Wind Buffeting ..... . 193 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Sunroof Maintenance .
Page 90 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Trunk Mat — If Equipped ....201 Electric Rear Window Defroster ..201 Rear Window Features .
Page 91: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the wind- shield).
Page 92: Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror
90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
Page 93: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer — If Equipped WARNING! This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn this feature Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger-side on or off by pressing the button at the base of the inside convex mirror will look smaller and farther away rearview mirror.
Page 94: Tilt Mirrors In Reverse - If Equipped
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The fourth (uppermost) LED supplies illuminated entry ground rearward of the front doors. The outside mirrors lighting, which turns on in both mirrors when you use will move slightly downward from the present position the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open any when the vehicle is shifted into the REVERSE position.
Page 95: Power Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 Power Mirrors After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off trim panel next to the power door lock switch.
Page 96: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect ) — An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. IF EQUIPPED To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and NOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain an swing the mirror cover upward.
Page 97 UConnect system. The UConnect system www.chrysler.com/uconnect allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the system. Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be www.dodge.com/uconnect used with the system at a time. The system is available in www.jeep.com/uconnect...
Page 98: Operation
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Recognition Button The radio display will be used for visual prompts from Actual button location may vary with the ra- the UConnect system such as CELL or caller ID on dio. The individual buttons are described in the certain radios.
Page 99 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 For each feature explanation in this section, only the To activate the UConnect system from idle, simply press combined form of the voice command is given. You the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for can also break the commands into parts and say each directions.
Page 100 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The following are general phone to UConnect system You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a pairing instructions: priority level between one and seven, with one being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven cellular Press the PHONE button to begin.
Page 101 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 The system will prompt you to say the number you or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a want to call. name in the phonebook, refer to Add Names to Your UConnect Phonebook, in the phonebook. For example, you can say 234-567-8901 .
Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Home, Work, Mobile, or Pager ). This will allow Transfer From Mobile Phone you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, entry, if desired.
Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 Depending on the maximum number of entries down- Bluetooth . To use this feature, press the PHONE button loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest and say “Phonebook Download.” The system prompts, downloaded names can be used.
Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE book entry via Bluetooth . Please see your phone Next, choose the number designation (home, work, Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to mobile, or pager) that you wish to edit. drop the Bluetooth connection. When prompted, recite the new phone number for the If the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters, it phonebook entry that you are editing.
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Press the PHONE button to begin. Note that only the phonebook entry in the current language is deleted. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Phonebook Delete. Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be deleted or edited.
Page 106: Phone Call Features
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be The selected number will be dialed. deleted or edited. Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the List All Names in the UConnect Phonebook UConnect system if the feature(s) are available on your Press the PHONE button to begin.
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call to Toggling Between Calls in this section. To combine two Currently in Progress calls, refer to Conference Call in this section. If a call is currently in progress and you have another Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for To put a call on hold, press the PHONE button until you...
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Three-Way Calling After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say To initiate three-way calling, press the VOICE RECOG- Redial. NITION button while a call is in progress, and make a The UConnect system will call the last number that second phone call, as described under Making a Second was dialed from your cellular phone.
Page 109: Uconnect System Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and continue on the UConnect system for a certain dura- voice commands will be in that language. tion, after which the call is automatically transferred NOTE: After every UConnect language change opera- from the UConnect system to the mobile phone.
Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say WARNING! Emergency and the UConnect system will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num- Your phone must be turned on and paired to the ber.
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 NOTE: Working with Automated Systems The towing assistance number dialed is based on the This method is used in instances where one generally has country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while 2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14- navigating through an automated telephone system.
Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE used for navigating through an automated customer Barge In - Overriding Prompts service center menu structure, and to leave a number on The “Voice Recognition” button can be used when you a pager. wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately.
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Phone and Network Status Indicators NOTE: Certain brands of cellular phones do not send If available on the radio and/or on a premium display the dial ring to the UConnect system to play it on the such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it.
Page 114: Advanced Phone Connectivity
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Phone Connectivity List Paired Cellular Phone Names Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone Press the PHONE button to begin. The UConnect system allows ongoing calls to be trans- After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say ferred from your cellular phone to the UConnect system “Setup Phone Pairing.”...
Page 115: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Select Another Cellular Phone Delete UConnect Paired Cellular Phones This feature allows you to select and start using another Press the PHONE button to begin. phone paired with the UConnect system. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Press the PHONE button to begin.
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- system will adapt to the last trained voice only. nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect To restore the Voice Recognition system to factory default system Voice Training feature may be used.
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Performance is maximized under: It is not recommended to store similar sounding names in the UConnect phonebook. low-to-medium blower setting, Phonebook (Downloaded and UConnect Local) name low-to-medium vehicle speed, recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not low road noise, similar.
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE low-to-medium vehicle speed, In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be compromised with the convertible top down. low road noise, Bluetooth Communication Link smooth road surface, Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to fully closed windows, the UConnect system.
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Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
Page 124: General Information
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) — IF This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and EQUIPPED RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation following conditions: This Voice Recognition system allows you to Changes or modifications not expressly approved by...
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 When you press the VR hard-key, you will hear a beep. These commands are universal and can be used from any The beep is your signal to give a command. menu. All other commands can be used depending upon the active application.
Page 126: Commands
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Commands In this mode, you can say the following commands: The Voice Recognition system understands two types of “Radio” (to switch to the radio mode) commands. Universal commands are available at all times. Local commands are available if the supported “Disc”...
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Radio FM “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel) To switch to the FM band say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels) this mode, you may say the following commands: “Select Name”...
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Memo “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) To switch to the voice recorder mode say “Memo”. In this — During the playback you may press the VR hard- mode, you may say the following commands: key to stop playing memos.
Page 129: Voice Training
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 System Setup Voice Training To switch to system setup say “Setup”. In this mode, you For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- may say the following commands: nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect system Voice Training feature may be used.
Page 130: Seats
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS Power Seats The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use this switch to move the driver’s seat up or down, forward or rearward or to recline the seat.
Page 131: Power Reclining Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 The recliner control is located on the outboard side of the WARNING! seat. Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured.
Page 132: Lumbar Support
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Page 133: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 upward on the head restraint. To lower it, depress the Heated Seats — If Equipped button on the post guide and push downward on the This feature heats the front driver and passenger seats. head restraint.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On vehicles equipped with rear heated seats, the seats After turning ON the ignition, Press the switch once to closest to the doors are heated. The controls for these select High level heating. Press the switch a second time seats are located on the rear of the center console.
Page 135: Folding Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 WARNING! Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion, or other physical conditions must exer- cise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods.
Page 136: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! This feature allows the driver to store up to two different memory profiles for easy recall through a memory Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into switch.
Page 137: Programming The Memory Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer- ences (i.e., seat, side mirror, adjustable pedals [if equipped], power tilt and telescopic steering column [if equipped], and radio station presets). 3. Press and release the SET (S) button on the memory switch.
Page 138: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) Transmitter To The Memory Feature
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock feature accordingly. Memory Profile Set” (1 or 2) will display in can be enabled through the EVIC (if equipped). Refer the instrument cluster on vehicles equipped with the to “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea- EVIC.
Page 139: Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 To recall the memory settings for driver one, press Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat MEMORY button number 1 on the driver’s door or the Only) UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to memory position 1.
Page 140: To Open And Close The Hood
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE between 0.9 in and 2.7 in (22.7 mm and 67.7 mm) TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD forward of the rear stop. The seat will return to its Two latches must be released to open the hood. previously set position when you insert the key into 1.
Page 141: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the close it.
Page 142: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, interior for parking light and instrument panel light operation. lights and fog lights. Turn it to the second detent for headlight, parking light and instrument panel light operation.
Page 143: Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Auto Headlights Only)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto and automatically switches from high beams to low Headlights Only) beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view. When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on To Activate approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position.
Page 144: Headlight Time Delay
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate Headlight Time Delay Perform either of the following steps to deactivate the This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination SmartBeam system. for up to 90 seconds (programmable) when leaving your vehicle in an unlit area.
Page 145: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles Fog Lights — If Equipped equipped with the EVIC. Refer to “Delay Turning Head- The front fog light switch is built into the head- lights Off,” under “Personal Settings (Customer- light switch.
Page 146: Multifunction Lever
144 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 signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights. The corresponding turn signal indicator in the instrument multifunction lever is located on the left side of the cluster flashes to show proper operation of the front and steering column.
Page 147: Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 NOTE: A “Turn Signal On” message will appear in the the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) EVIC (if equipped) and a continuous chime will sound if transmitter is pressed, or when the dimmer control is the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turned fully upward, past the second detent.
Page 148: Interior Lights
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lights will increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights The interior lights come on when a door is opened. and, if so equipped, the lighting in the door map pockets and cupholders. To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is Dome Light Position...
Page 149: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the first The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers detent, past the intermittent settings for low speed wiper and washer when the ignition switch is in the ON operation, or to the second detent past the intermittent position.
Page 150: Mist Feature
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle Windshield Washers every second to a maximum of approximately 23 seconds To use the washer, push the multifunction lever inward between cycles. completely (toward the steering column) and hold it for as long as washer spray is desired.
Page 151: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be turned on setting 5 or 6 if you desire more sensitivity. Place the or off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center multifunction lever in the off position when not using the (EVIC) (if equipped).
Page 152: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The rain sensing system has protective features for the TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN wiper blades and arms. It will not operate under the This feature allows you to tilt the steering column following conditions: upward or downward.
Page 153: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 To unlock the steering column, pull the control handle POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN outward. To tilt the steering column, move the steering — IF EQUIPPED wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or This feature allows you to tilt the steering column shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel upward or downward.
Page 154: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To tilt the steering column, move the lever up or down as ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and desired.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 The pedals can be adjusted while driving. The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control is on. One of the following messages will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (if equipped) if a pedal adjustment is attempted when the system is locked out: “Adjustable Pedal Disabled —...
Page 156: Electronic Speed Control
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become lim- ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal’s path.
Page 157: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 To Activate To Set At A Desired Speed Push and release the ON/OFF button located When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the on the end of the Electronic Speed Control lever downward to SET DECEL and release. Remove lever.
Page 158: To Deactivate
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate To Vary the Speed Setting The system will disable Electronic Speed Control without When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- erasing the memory if you: crease speed by pushing up and holding the Electronic Speed Control lever in RESUME ACCEL.
Page 159: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Tapping the Electronic Speed Control lever to SET DE- WARNING! CEL once will result in a 1 mph (1.6 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the Electronic Speed Control lever is Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the tapped, speed decreases.
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in WARNING! light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes an infrared Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience sensor designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions You should switch off the ACC system: into account, and may be limited upon adverse When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sight distance conditions.
Page 162: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Cruise Control system has two control modes. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation The speed control lever (located on the right side of the Adaptive cruise control mode for maintaining an steering wheel) operates the ACC system. appropriate distance between vehicles.
Page 163: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) When pushing the RESUME/ACCEL switch without a You can only activate ACC if the vehicle speed is above previously set speed in memory. 25 mph (40 km/h). To Activate When the system is turned on and in the READY state, Push and release the ON/OFF/MODE button located on the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) dis-...
Page 164: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To turn the system OFF, push and release the ON/OFF/ MODE button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the EVIC will display “CRUISE OFF.” WARNING! Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous.
Page 165: To Cancel
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 The system will not be controlling the distance be- You softly tap the brake pedal. tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle You depress the brake pedal. speed will only be determined by the position of the accelerator pedal.
Page 166: To Turn Off
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Turn Off WARNING! The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if: The Resume function should only be used if traffic and road conditions permit. Resuming a set speed You push and release the ON/OFF/MODE button.
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Tapping the lever up once will result in a 1 mph (1 km/h) NOTE: increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the lever When you use the lever to decelerate, if the engine’s results in an increase of 1 mph (1 km/h).
Page 168: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To change the distance setting, push the lever away from Setting the Following Distance in ACC The specified following distance for ACC can be set by you (DISTANCE) and release. Each time this is done, the varying the distance setting between long, medium, and distance setting adjusts between long, medium, and short.
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 The vehicle ahead slows to a speed below 15 mph braking capacity. When this occurs, you should immedi- (24 km/h) and the system automatically disengages ately apply the brakes as needed to maintain a safe itself.
Page 170: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu CRUISE OFF The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings. The − When ACC is deactivated, the display will read EVIC is located in the upper part of the instrument “CRUISE OFF.”...
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 ACC READY ACC SET − When ACC is activated, the display will read “ACC − When ACC is set, the set speed will display. READY.” 1 — Sensed Vehicle Indicator 2 — Set Speed 3 —...
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The set speed will continue to display in place of the The ACC SET screen will display once again if any ACC odometer reading when changing the EVIC display activity occurs, which may include any of the following: while ACC is set.
Page 173: Display Warnings And Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Display Warnings and Maintenance ACC Blinded Warning The ACC Blinded Warning will display when conditions temporarily limit system performance. This most often occurs at times of poor visibility, such as in snow, fog, heavy rain, or when driving into direct sunlight (sunrise or sunset).
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should Always keep the sensor clean. Carefully wipe the examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of sensor lens with a soft cloth. Be cautious not to an obstruction.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 NOTE: Installing a vehicle front-end protector or an aftermarket grille or modifying the grille is not recom- mended. Doing so may block the sensor and inhibit ACC operation. ACC Unavailable Warning If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays ACC UNAVAILABLE, there may be a temporary malfunction that limits ACC functionality.
Page 176: Precautions While Driving With Acc
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Precautions While Driving with ACC In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection issues. In these cases, ACC may brake late or unexpect- edly. The driver needs to stay alert and may need to intervene.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Using ACC on Hills When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions, and the steepness of the hills, ACC perfor- mance may be limited.
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lane Changing ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it will not until it may be too late to take action.
Page 179: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Stationary Objects and Vehicles General Information ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations Classification Specifications: where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and 21 C.F.R part 1040.10 &...
Page 180: Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode WARNING! In addition to adaptive cruise control mode, a normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode is available for cruising In the normal cruise control mode, the system will at fixed speeds.
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 To Vary the Speed Setting The Electronic Stability Program/Traction Control There are two ways to change the set speed: System (ESP/TCS) activates. Use the accelerator pedal to adjust the vehicle to the To Resume desired speed and push the lever down (“SET/ Push the lever up and release (“RESUME/ACCEL”) and DECEL”).
Page 182: Rear Park Assist System
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM The system uses four sensors located in the rear bumper The Rear Park Assist system is a driver aid that senses for to scan for obstacles up to 79 in (200 cm) away from the obstacles behind the vehicle.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 The warning display contains two sets of yellow and red The system dimly illuminates the two inner most yellow indicators, one set to warn of obstacles behind the left indicators when it is ON and detecting no obstacles. The rear of the vehicle and the other set to warn of obstacles following chart shows the warning display operation behind the right rear of the vehicle.
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Rear Park Assist system will MUTE the WARNING! (Continued) radio, if on, when the system is sounding an audio tone. Before using the Rear Park Assist system, it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and WARNING! hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the ve- Drivers must be careful when backing up even...
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 NOTE: CAUTION! Ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and debris to keep the system operating properly. The Rear Park Assist system is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle, in- Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could cluding small obstacles.
Page 186: Overhead Console
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE Courtesy/Reading Lights The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights, At the forward end of the console are two courtesy/ an optional universal garage door opener (HomeLink ), reading lights. storage for sunglasses, and an optional power sunroof switch.
Page 187: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security systems. The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle’s battery.
Page 188: Programming Homelink
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming HomeLink WARNING! Before You Begin Your motorized door or gate will open and close If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, while you are training the Universal Transceiver. erase all channels before you begin training. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for up the path of the door or gate.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers from the HomeLink buttons while keeping the EVIC may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted display in view.
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE This can usually be found where the hanging antenna 6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “training” wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is button. The name and color of the button may vary by NOT the button normally used to open and close the manufacturer.
Page 191: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Gate Operator/Canadian Programming has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- EVIC display will change from “CHANNEL # TRAIN- nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of ING”...
Page 192: Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. follow these steps: Troubleshooting Tips 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here are some of the most common solutions: 2.
Page 193: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 General Information POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry The power sunroof switch is located between the sun Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following visors on the overhead console.
Page 194: Opening Sunroof - Express
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof - Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof will open automatically from any position. The sunroof Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in will open fully and then stop automatically. This is called the ignition switch.
Page 195: Pinch Protect Override
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc- Sunshade Operation tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the release to Express Close. sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. Pinch Protect Override NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing,...
Page 196: Sunroof Maintenance
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunroof Maintenance Sunroof Fully Closed Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the the glass panel. sunroof is fully closed. Ignition Off Operation ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle...
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 NOTE: If desired, the power outlet next to the ash The center console outlet is powered directly from the receiver tray (if equipped) can be converted by your battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into authorized dealer to provide power with the ignition this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent switch in the LOCK position.
Page 198: Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off CAUTION! (Continued) After the use of high power draw accessories or CAUTION! long periods of the vehicle not being started (with Many accessories that can be plugged in draw accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be power from the vehicle’s battery even when not in driven a sufficient length of time to allow the...
Page 199: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 CUPHOLDERS Rear Seat Cupholders The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest Front Seat Cupholders between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide center console.
Page 200: Storage
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE Console Features The center console contains two shift bezel cubby bins with rubber mats for holding small items. For vehicles not equipped with navigation radio, the console also contains an extra storage bin located below the climate control, which holds up to four CD jewel cases.
Page 201: Cargo Area
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 The top compartment holds small items, such as a pen front-opening lid allows for easy access to the storage and note pad, while the larger bottom compartment will compartment for both the driver and the front passenger. hold CDs and alike.
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into axle. Too much weight or improperly placed position. If the seatback in not securely locked weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the into position, the seat will not provide the proper rear of the vehicle to sway.
Page 203: Cargo Area Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 REAR WINDOW FEATURES WARNING! (Continued) Electric Rear Window Defroster To help protect against personal injury, passengers The Electric Rear Window Defroster button is should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The located on the climate control.
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The automatic load leveling system will provide a level- riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the conditions. rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers...
Page 205: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....207 Automatic All Wheel Drive (AWD) Displays — If Equipped ..... . 231 Instrument Cluster —...
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And Operating Instructions — Hands-Free 6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX Communication (UConnect ) Jack) ....... 242 —...
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD System Activation ....287 And MP3 Audio Play ....276 Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Notes On Playing MP3 Files .
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Sirius Backseat TV™ — If Equipped ..293 Climate Controls ..... . 298 Video Entertainment System (VES)™...
Page 209: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 - Air Outlet 7 - Radio 13 - Ignition Switch 2 - Instrument Cluster 8 - Climate Control 14 - Hood Release 3 - Hazard Switch 9 - Heated Seat Switch* 15 - Trunk Release Switch 4 - Analog Clock 10 - Power Outlet...
Page 210: Instrument Cluster - Base
208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE...
Page 211: Instrument Cluster - Premium
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 212: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven 1. Electronic Speed Control / Adaptive Cruise Control more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on. (ACC) Indicator Light — If Equipped Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either This light will turn on when the electronic indicator flashes at a rapid rate.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) / All Wheel Drive (AWD) 12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate Displays (Base Cluster) the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil On vehicles equipped with a Base Instrument Cluster, the change indicator system is duty cycle based, which odometer will display “2drivE”...
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). reset.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 9. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light — If Equipped 10. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) / Brake Assist This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System System (BAS) Malfunction Indicator Light (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition The yellow Electronic Stability Program (ESP) switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for / Brake Assist System (BAS) Malfunction Indi-...
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Brake Warning Light The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- This light monitors various brake functions, ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic including brake fluid level and parking brake system.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON position. Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger- NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is ous.
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to WARNING! exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range. A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or CAUTION! others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 Trip Odometer Button — Premium Cluster 18. Seat Belt Reminder Light Press this button to change the display from odometer to This light will turn on for five to eight seconds as either of two trip odometer settings. The letter “A” or “B” a bulb check when the ignition switch is first will appear when in the trip odometer mode.
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 21. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light Also, have the system checked by an authorized dealer if This light will turn on briefly as a bulb check the light does not come on during starting. when the ignition switch is turned ON. This 22.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If CAUTION! the charging system light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging The TPMS has been optimized for the original system.
Page 223: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED not require towing. The MIL flashes to alert you to serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage.
Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL This system conveniently allows the driver to select a Navigation system screens (if equipped) variety of useful information by pressing the switches Audio mode display mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: Surround Sound Modes (If Equipped with Driver- Selectable Surround [DSS])
Page 225: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to accept Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the a selection. The FUNCTION SELECT button Compass/Temp/Audio screen. Along with also functions as a remote sound system con- compass reading and outside temperature, this trol.
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Right Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in chime) motion) Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) Trunk Ajar (with a single chime) Key FOB Battery Low (with a single chime) Low Washer Fluid (with a single chime) Memory #1/#2 Profile Set...
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 Cruise Off — When the Adaptive Cruise Control Driver Override — If you apply the accelerator after (ACC) system is turned off. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise setting the desired speed in the ACC system. Refer to Control (ACC)”...
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ACC Blinded — If the ACC system deactivates due to Channel # Transmit performance limiting conditions. Refer to “Adaptive Channel # Training Cruise Control (ACC)” in Section 3 (if equipped). Channel # Trained ACC Unavailable — If the ACC system turns off due to a temporary malfunction that limits functionality.
Page 229: Oil Change Required
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 Right Rear Low Pressure (with a single chime). Refer Oil Change Required to information on “Tire Pressure” and “Tire Pressure Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change Monitor” under “Starting And Operating.” indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 sec- Check TPM System (with a single chime).
Page 230: Trip Functions
228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times Press the SCROLL button to cycle through all the Trip within 10 seconds. Computer functions. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- tion.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 MDS allows the engine to operate on four cylinders, This feature allows you to monitor when the MDS which will vary depending on driving habits and vehicle switches off the fuel on four of the eight cylinders and it usage.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Distance To Empty (DTE) Trip A Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is reset.
Page 233: Automatic All Wheel Drive (Awd) Displays - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 To Reset The Display Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being displayed. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button once to clear the resettable function being dis- played. To reset all resettable functions, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button a second time within three seconds of resetting the currently-displayed func- tion.
Page 234: Keyless Go Display - If Equipped
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When the vehicle automatically transitions from AWD to Keyless Go Display — If Equipped RWD the EVIC will display the following message for When the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed to five seconds. change ignition states, the Keyless Go icon momentarily appears in the EVIC display showing the new ignition state.
Page 235: Compass Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 The round symbol in the middle rotates to point at the new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will new ignition state. If desired, the ignition state graphic display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated. You may can be set to be constantly visible by pressing the EVIC also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 MENU button until the display appears.
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button to module is located, and it can cause interference with the start the calibration. The message “CAL” will display in compass sensor, and it may give false readings. the EVIC.
Page 237: Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (Dss) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 3. Press the SCROLL button until “Compass Variance” Navigation — If Equipped message and the last variance zone number displays in Navigation Display Control the EVIC. Press and release the MENU button until Navigation 4. Press and release FUNCTION SELECT button until displays in the EVIC.
Page 238: Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL top of the screen, followed by an arrow to indicate the the FUNCTION SELECT button while in this display to direction to turn the vehicle, and a count down to select English, Espanol, Deutsch, Italiano, or Francais. indicate the distance to the turn.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 “Remote Key Unlock” touch a passenger handle to unlock all doors passively When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s when Driver’s Door Only is programmed in the EVIC. door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless “Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock”...
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL “Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock” vehicle. To make your selection, press and release the When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” ap- the RKE LOCK button is pressed. This feature may be pears.
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 “Headlights On with Wipers” (Available with Auto “Tilt Mirrors Down in Reverse” — If Equipped Headlights Only) When ON is selected, the outside rearview mirrors will When ON is selected, and the HEADLIGHT switch is in tilt downward when the ignition switch is in the ON the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi- position and the transmission is in the REVERSE posi-...
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL “Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit” make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION When this feature is selected, the power WINDOW SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. switches, radio, hands-free system (if equipped), DVD “Confirmation of Voice Commands”...
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 “Turn-by-Turn Navigation” — If Equipped this message can be turned on or off. To make your When ON is selected, the turn-by-turn directions will selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a desig- button until “ON”...
Page 244: Setting The Analog Clock
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX panel, press and hold the button until the setting is JACK) correct.
Page 245: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 Operating Instructions - Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC another selection.
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone Button (UConnect Hands-Free Phone) — If 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Equipped SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone will begin to blink.
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the direction of the arrows.
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUSIC TYPE Button 16-Digit Character Program Type Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Display mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button Foreign Language Language or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five Information Inform seconds will allow the program format type to be se-...
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 NOTE: Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll 16-Digit Character Program Type through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button to Display select an entry and make changes. Sports Sports Talk Talk DVD Enter - When the disc is in DVD Menu mode, selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current Top 40 Top 40...
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Audio Stream – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will VES™ CH1/CH2 - Allows the user to change the switch to different audio languages (if supported on mode of either the IR1 or IR2, wireless headphones by the disc) (if equipped). pressing the AUDIO/SELECT button (if equipped).
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 Enter the four-digit country code using the TUNE/ Subtitles — If Equipped SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the Selecting this item allows you to choose between subtitle number and then push to select. Off or On.
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings after window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective.
Page 253: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) position to operate the radio. The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by LOAD Button —...
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) SCAN Button (CD MODE) Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton Press the SCAN button to scan through each track on the with the corresponding number (1-6) where the CD currently playing.
Page 255: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files The radio uses the following limits for file systems: The radio can play MP3/WMA files; however, acceptable Maximum number of directory levels: 8 MP3/WMA file recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3/WMA files, pay attention to the Maximum number of files: 255 following restrictions.
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/ cation quency (kHz) WMA tracks on that disc. 320, 256, 224, MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128, Supported MP3/WMA File Formats...
Page 257: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 Playback of MP3/WMA Files LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium on the disc.
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) to return to elapsed time display. No function. Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which No function.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition Dolby System (VR) (If Equipped) Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. For the radio, refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Section 3. Dolby Laboratories.
Page 260: Am/Fm/Cd/Dvd Multimedia System Radio (Rer/Ren) - If Equipped
258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AM/FM/CD/DVD MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM RADIO Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition (RER/REN) – IF EQUIPPED System (VR) — If Equipped For the radio, refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side Section 3.
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 To Manually Set the Clock — RER/REN 6. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed. 1. Turn on the multimedia system. Changing Daylight Savings Time 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. When selected, this feature will display the time of day in 3.
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Show Time if Radio is Off Changing the Time Zone When selected, this feature will display the time of day 1. Turn on the multimedia system. on the touch screen when the multimedia system is turned off.
Page 263: Sales Code Res - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right position to operate the radio.
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side Tune/ Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next Scroll control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch begin to blink.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob a fifth time and Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob and BASS will FADE will display. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knob to display. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knob to the right or the left or right to adjust the sound level between the left to increase or decrease the bass tones.
Page 266: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: display window.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 268: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD, MP3 modes. Random Play.
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 200 files, exceeding 50 folders will result in this Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. display.) When reading discs recorded using formats other than Maximum number of characters in file/folder names:...
Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- cation quency (kHz) sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 320, 256, 224, extension may cause playback problems.
Page 271: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 Playback of MP3 Files Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s...
Page 272: Sales Code Res/Rsc - Am/Fm Stereo Radio With Cd Player (Mp3 Aux Jack) And Sirius Radio
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RES/RSC — AM/FM STEREO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC SIRIUS RADIO position to operate the radio. NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) side of the radio faceplate.
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 SEEK Buttons Phone Button (UConnect Hands-Free Phone) — If Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next Equipped listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch Press this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone to seek up and the left switch to seek down.
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side Tune/ INFO Button Scroll control knob to set the minutes. The minutes will Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call begin to blink. letters displayed).
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob a second time MUSIC TYPE Button and MID will display. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knob Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type to the right or left to increase or decrease the mid-range mode for five seconds.
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 16-Digit Character 16-Digit Character Program Type Program Type Display Display Foreign Language Language Sports Sports Information Inform Talk Talk Jazz Jazz Top 40 Top 40 News News Weather Weather Nostalgia Nostalga By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon Oldies Oldies is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency...
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 SETUP Button SET/RND button, the station will continue to play but Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between will not be stored into pushbutton memory. the following items: You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press Set Clock —...
Page 278: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and MP3 Audio Play begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will NOTE: show the disc number, the track number, and index time The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC...
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD, MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within playing time display to a small CD playing time display.
Page 280: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- not play the file.
Page 282: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title Number of files and folders - Loading times will are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not increase with more files and folders supported by the radios.
Page 283: Info Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through iary device if the AUX jack is connected. the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the Name, and Folder Name (if available).
Page 284: Universal Consumer Interface (Uci) - If Equipped
282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) — IF NOTE: If the radio has a USB port, connecting an iPod to this EQUIPPED port does not play the media. For playing an iPod , NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ/ use the separate 16–pin connector port (in the glove REL/RET radios only with UConnect .
Page 285: Using This Feature
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 NOTE: The iPod battery charges when plugged into the UCI You may have to remove the connector pin protection connector. cap from the 16–pin connector port, prior to connect- Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons ing the cable.
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one jump to the previous track in the list, if you press this click, during the first two seconds of the track, will button at any other time in the track it will jump to the jump to the previous track in the list.
Page 287: List Or Browse Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 During Scan mode you can also press the << SEEK the track to be played highlighted on the radio and SEEK >> buttons to select the previous and next display, press the TUNE control knob to select and tracks.
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Preset 5 - Audiobooks MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is another shortcut button to the genre listing on your Preset 6 – Podcasts iPod . Pressing a PRESET button, will display the current CAUTION! list on the top line and the first item in that list on the second line.
Page 289: Satellite Radio - If Equipped (Ren/Req/Rer/Res/Reu Radios Only)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY) www.sirius.com, or at www.siriuscanada.ca for Cana- Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast- dian residents. ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification coast.
Page 290: Selecting Satellite Mode
288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number Selecting Satellite Mode display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. A the radio to exit this screen. CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode.
Page 291: Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the SCAN Button (When Equipped) form of short audio mutes. Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can tinuing to the next.
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the channel with the same selected Music Type name.
Page 293: Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 SETUP Button window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2. This Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the allows a total of 12 Satellite channels to be stored into following items: pushbutton memory.
Page 294: Kicker High Performance Sound System With Driver-Selectable Surround (Dss) - If Equipped
292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL “Audio Surround” is optimized for front seat passengers KICKER HIGH PERFORMANCE SOUND SYSTEM for any audio source. This surround effect is available for WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) – audio from any source – AM/FM/CD/ Satellite Radio or IF EQUIPPED AUX –...
Page 295: Sirius Backseat Tv™ - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™ — IF EQUIPPED A diagonal 7 in (17.8 cm) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Satellite video uses direct satellite receiver broadcasting screen integrated into the center console armrest. The technology to provide streaming video. The subscription screen features brightness control for optimum day- service provider is SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The LCD screen swings up from the rear of the armrest The touch screen radio and DVD player controls allow to allow the rear seat passenger(s) to view the display. front seat operation for easy setup in the case of younger rear seat passengers.
Page 297: Remote Sound System Controls - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 Two wireless infrared headsets allow rear seat passen- REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF gers to listen to the same or individual audio sources. EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the Audio/Video RCA Jacks (AUX Jacks) surface of the steering wheel at the three and nine o’clock on the rear of the center console enable positions.
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The remote sound system controls are located on the Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the surface of the steering wheel at the three and nine o’clock Compass/Temp/Audio screen. This screen positions. displays radio and media mode information depending on which radio is in the vehicle.
Page 299: Cd/Dvd Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 When the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/ 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. Audio screen, press the SCROLL button to seek 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. up and down radio stations, tracks, chapters, 7.
Page 300: Climate Controls
298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS Blower Control The air conditioning and heating system is designed to The rotary knob on the left controls the make you comfortable in all types of weather. blower. The control has an OFF posi- tion and four speed settings.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 Temperature Control Defrost The rotary knob in the center controls Air is directed to the windshield through the air temperature. Rotate the control to outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is also the left for cooler air temperature and directed to the front door windows through the side to the right for warmer air tempera- window demister grilles.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bi-Level re-used. Use this mode to cool the inside of the vehicle Air flows through the outlets located in the instru- rapidly. The Recirculation mode can also be used to ment panel and through the outlets located on the temporarily block out outside odors, smoke, and dust.
Page 303: Automatic Temperature Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 Automatic Temperature Control — If Equipped the controls on the climate control, from a dual sun- sensor located in the top of the instrument panel, from an infrared sensor located in the face of the climate control, and from various sensors located throughout the vehicle.
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL or HI AUTO. The LO AUTO position should be used for Air conditioning in this system is automatic. front seat occupants only. The HI AUTO position should Pressing the air conditioning control button while be used when more airflow is desired, or when rear seat in AUTO mode will cause the indicator in the occupants are present.
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 NOTE: Manual Operation The surface of the climate control panel and the top This system offers a full complement of manual override center of the instrument panel should be kept free of features, which consist of blower preferred automatic, debris due to the location of the climate control mode preferred automatic, or blower and mode preferred sensors.
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to Bi-Level change airflow distribution by rotating the mode control Air flows through the outlets located in the instru- knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. ment panel and through the outlets located on the floor.
Page 308: Operating Tips
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL conditioning. An indicator in the button illuminates Attempting to use the recirculation while in these modes when manual compressor operation is selected. will cause the indicator in the control button to blink and then turn off. NOTE: To control the air conditioning manually, the mode selector must be moved out of the AUTO position.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 Winter Operation NOTE: Recirculate without A/C should not be used for Use of the air Recirculation mode during Winter months is long periods, as fogging may occur. not recommended because it may cause window fogging. Outside Air Intake Vacation Storage Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the...
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 311 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....313 Automatic Transmission ....318 Automatic Transmission .
Page 312 310 STARTING AND OPERATING All-Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped ..333 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ... 343 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ... . . 334 Traction Control System (TCS) .
Page 313 STARTING AND OPERATING 311 Tire Inflation Pressures ....358 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ..369 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . 359 Base System .
Page 314 312 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings ... . 383 Common Towing Definitions ... . 389 Adding Fuel ......384 Trailer Hitch Classification .
Page 315: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the Be sure to turn OFF the engine and remove the key inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if from the ignition switch if you want to rest or present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat sleep in your car.
Page 316: Keyless Go (If Equipped)
314 STARTING AND OPERATING Keyless Go (If Equipped) CAUTION! This function allows the driver to op- erate the ignition switch with the push Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- of a button, as long as the ENGINE ing precautions are not observed: START/STOP button is installed and Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to...
Page 317: Normal Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 To reinstall the button, position it with its lettering Normal Starting oriented horizontal and readable. Gently insert the but- Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button ton into the receptacle by pressing on the center of the button. If the button slips in easily, it has been installed NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm correctly.
Page 318: Extremely Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or -29°C)
316 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated Extremely Cold Weather (Below -20°F or -29°C) Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of position and release it as soon as the starter engages.
Page 319 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 and hold the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor WARNING! (Continued) with your right foot, and then press and release the Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get ENGINE START/STOP button once. The starter motor it started.
Page 320: After Starting
318 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 sec- Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. onds before trying again. Damage to the 110-115 Volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. After Starting The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION decrease as the engine warms up.
Page 321: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 General Information CAUTION! (Continued) The automatic transmission selects individual gears au- Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL tomatically, dependent upon: into any forward gear when the engine is above Altitude idle speed. Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot Vehicle loading is firmly on the brake pedal.
Page 322 320 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The shift lever is automatically locked while in the PARK After selecting any driving position, wait a moment to position. To move the shift lever out of the PARK allow the gear to engage fully before accelerating, position, the brake pedal must be firmly depressed before especially when the engine is cold.
Page 323: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 This may result in a slightly different feeling or response WARNING! during normal operation in DRIVE position. After the transmission cools down, it will return to normal Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure operation. those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System running.
Page 324 322 STARTING AND OPERATING located to the right of the shift lever. The override access To activate the override, first insert the key into the port is at the top of the bin to the right of the shift lever ignition switch and turn it to the ON position.
Page 325: 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 323 4-Speed Automatic Transmission NOTE: Under extreme cold temperatures (-6°F (-21°C) and when in DRIVE, transmission operation may be briefly limited to only 2nd gear operation. Normal op- eration will resume once the transmission temperature has risen to a suitable level. Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped.
Page 326 324 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a flat surface, place the shift lever in the The following indicators should be used to ensure that PARK position first, and then apply the parking brake. you have engaged the shift lever in the PARK position: When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking When shifting into PARK move the shift lever all the brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise...
Page 327 STARTING AND OPERATING 325 NEUTRAL shifts and the best fuel economy. Select the “3” range The engine may be started in this range. when frequent transmission shifting occurs when using the Overdrive range, such as when operating the vehicle CAUTION! under heavy loading conditions (in hilly terrain, travel- ing into strong head winds, or while towing heavy Coasting the vehicle or driving for any other reason...
Page 328 326 STARTING AND OPERATING “3” (Third) CAUTION! This range eliminates shifts into Overdrive. The transmis- sion will operate normally in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd while in Never race the engine with the brakes on and the this range. The “3” position should also be used when vehicle in gear, and never hold the vehicle on an descending steep grades to prevent brake system dis- incline without applying the brakes.
Page 329 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 NOTE: Transmission Limp Home Mode The torque converter clutch will not engage until the The transmission is monitored for abnormal conditions. transmission fluid and engine coolant is warm (usu- If a condition is detected that could cause damage, the ally after 1–3 miles [1.6–4.8 km] of driving).
Page 330: 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
328 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- mend that you visit an authorized dealer at your earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has diag- nostic equipment to determine if the problem could recur. If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer service is required.
Page 331 STARTING AND OPERATING 329 When parking on a flat surface, place the shift lever in the The following indicators should be used to ensure that PARK position first, and then apply the parking brake. you have engaged the shift lever in the PARK position: When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking When shifting into PARK, move the shift lever all the brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise...
Page 332 330 STARTING AND OPERATING NEUTRAL WARNING! In NEUTRAL, no power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle. When the brakes are released, the vehicle Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the can be moved freely (pushed or towed). Do not engage ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 333 STARTING AND OPERATING 331 under heavy loading conditions (in hilly terrain, travel- brought to a stop. After the vehicle has stopped, PARK, ing into strong head winds, or while towing heavy REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to operate. Sec- trailers, use the AutoStick mode and select the “3”...
Page 334: Autostick - If Equipped
332 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your Autostick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has manual gear shifting to provide you with more control of diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could the vehicle.
Page 335: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 333 You can shift in or out of the Autostick mode at any time unlikely to occur. When specific road and environmental without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal. If you conditions require increased levels of road traction, the choose the Overdrive mode, the transmission will oper- vehicle automatically shifts into AWD mode.
Page 336: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
334 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! All wheels must have the same size and type tires. Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. Unequal tire sizes must not be used. Unequal tire Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear size may cause failure of the front differential and/or wheels.
Page 337: Driving Through Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 335 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. Flowing/Rising Water 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become WARNING! visible. Do not drive on or cross a road or a path where water 4.
Page 338: Shallow Standing Water
336 STARTING AND OPERATING Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! (Continued) Although your vehicle is capable of driving through Driving through standing water may cause dam- shallow standing water, consider the following Caution age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- and Warning before doing so. ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmission/transaxle, axle, etc.) for signs of con- CAUTION!
Page 339: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability Driving through standing water limits your vehi- in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph steering capability if power assist is lost.
Page 340: Power Steering Fluid Check
338 STARTING AND OPERATING apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- WARNING! pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- rized dealer. Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. No chemical flushes should be used in any power Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
Page 341: Multi-Displacement System (Mds) - 5.7L Engine Only
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) — 5.7L WARNING! ENGINE ONLY This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting Never use PARK position on an automatic transmis- off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load sion as a substitute for the parking brake. Always and cruise conditions.
Page 342 340 STARTING AND OPERATING The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the The BRAKE light in the instrument cluster will turn on lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the when the parking brake is applied and the ignition parking brake, push the parking brake pedal down and switch is ON.
Page 343: Anti-Lock Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 341 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ABS is activated during braking under certain road or The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in- vehicle stability and brake performance under most clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose braking conditions.
Page 344 342 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equip- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase ment that may be susceptible to interference braking or steering efficiency beyond that af- caused by improperly installed or high output forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and radio transmitting equipment.
Page 345: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that include ABS (Anti-Lock Brake The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics System), TCS (Traction Control System), BAS (Brake from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the Assist System), and ESP (Electronic Stability Program).
Page 346: Brake Assist System (Bas)
344 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! This system complements the ABS by optimizing the vehicle braking capability during emergency brake ma- The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics neuvers. This system detects an emergency braking situ- from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the ation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
Page 347 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 power may also be reduced to assist in counteracting the flashes when the TCS is active. If the ESP/TCS Indicator condition of oversteer or understeer and help the vehicle Light begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the maintain the desired path.
Page 348 346 STARTING AND OPERATING The ESP system has two available operating modes: ESP on again, momentarily depress the ESP OFF switch and the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” will turn off. ESP On This is the normal operating mode for the ESP. Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESP system will be in this mode.
Page 349: Synchronizing Esp
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 OFF switch. Once the situation requiring “Partial Off” ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and mode is overcome, turn the ESP on again by momentarily ESP/TCS Indicator Light depressing the ESP OFF switch. This may be done while The Malfunction Indicator Light for the ESP is the vehicle is in motion.
Page 350: Tire Safety Information
348 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION The ESP/TCS Indicator Light and the ESP/BAS Mal- Tire Markings function Indicator Light will turn on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. Each time the ignition switch is turned ON, the ESP system will be on even if it was turned off previously.
Page 351 STARTING AND OPERATING 349 NOTE: Temporary spare tires are high-pressure compact P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. spares designed for temporary emergency use only. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion.
Page 352 350 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 353 STARTING AND OPERATING 351 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 354: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
352 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 355: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 353 Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle...
Page 356 354 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You the weight referenced here.
Page 357 STARTING AND OPERATING 355 available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs NOTE: (295 kg) (since 5 x 150 = 750, and 1400 – 750 = 650 lbs The following table shows examples on how to calcu- [295 kg]). late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations 5.
Page 358 356 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 359: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never Under-inflation increases tire flexing and can re- overload them.
Page 360: Tire Inflation Pressures
358 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar. hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to Some vehicles may have Supplemental Tire Pressure the right or left.
Page 361: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 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 362: Radial Ply Tires
360 STARTING AND OPERATING loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- Radial Ply Tires tion. Refer to original equipment or an authorized tire WARNING! dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle WARNING! poorly.
Page 363: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a The compact spare is for temporary emergency use with conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare.
Page 364: Tire Spinning
362 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use spare Tire Spinning tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same tire, When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not replace (or repair) the original tire and reinstall on the spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) vehicle at the first opportunity.
Page 365: Tread Wear Indicators
STARTING AND OPERATING 363 Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
Page 366: Replacement Tires
364 STARTING AND OPERATING wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- WARNING! facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva- lent to the originals in size, quality and performance Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six when replacement is needed.
Page 367 STARTING AND OPERATING 365 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 368: Self-Sealing Tires - If Equipped
366 STARTING AND OPERATING SELF-SEALING TIRES — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! A non-hardening viscous sealant applied to the inner liner of each tire fills punctures up to 0.19 in (5 mm) to To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the minimize the loss of air pressure.
Page 369: Snow Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 367 Always use the lower suggested operating speed if both CAUTION! (Continued) the chain manufacturer and vehicle manufacturer sug- Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave- gest a maximum speed. This notice applies to all chain ment.
Page 370: Tire Rotation Recommendations
368 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat- terns.
Page 371: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- limit for any reason, including low temperature effects mended cold placard pressure.
Page 372 370 STARTING AND OPERATING For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F The TPMS has been optimized for the original (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), equipment tires and wheels.
Page 373: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 NOTE: Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure the tire.
Page 374 372 STARTING AND OPERATING The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly (if turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to equipped) has a TPM sensor. The matching full size spare 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the can be used in place of any of the four road tires.
Page 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or NOTE: wheel housings. Vehicles with Compact Spare 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. 1. The compact spare tire does not have a TPM sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the 5.
Page 376: Premium System - If Equipped
374 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and The TPMS consists of the following components: reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, Receiver module, the TPMS will update automatically and the TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF, as long as no tire pressure is below Four TPM sensors, the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four active...
Page 377 STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The TPM Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires. In addition, the EVIC will display one or more low pressure messages (Left Front, Left Rear, Right Front, Right Rear) for three seconds and a graphic showing the pressure values of each tire with the low tire...
Page 378 376 STARTING AND OPERATING Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible Check TPMS Warning and inflate all of the tires with low pressure (including If a system fault is detected, the TPM Telltale Light will flash those flashing in the EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
Page 379 STARTING AND OPERATING 377 If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, NOTE: providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault Vehicles with Full Size Spare no longer exists, the TPM Telltale Light will no longer 1.
Page 380 378 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will sound, the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for Vehicles with Compact Spare 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the EVIC will 1.
Page 381: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 379 General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 2.7L Engine RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the The 2.7L Engine is designed to meet all following conditions: emissions regulations and provide excel- This device may not cause harmful interference.
Page 382: 3.5L And 5.7L Engines
380 STARTING AND OPERATING 3.5L and 5.7L Engines as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experi- The 3.5L and 5.7L Engines are designed to ence these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline meet all emissions regulations and provide before considering service for the vehicle. satisfactory fuel economy and perfor- Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and mance when using high-quality unleaded...
Page 383: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso- Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline or lines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro- E85 ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the vide excellent performance and durability of engine and manufacturer.
Page 384: Mmt In Gasoline
382 STARTING AND OPERATING To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether E-85 perform the following: the gasoline contains MMT. It is even more important to look for gasoline without MMT in Canada, because MMT change the engine oil and oil filter can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the disconnect and reconnect the battery...
Page 385: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 Fuel System Cautions Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels or additives is not CAUTION! the responsibility of the manufacturer. NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions con- Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s trol system can result in civil penalties being assessed performance: against you.
Page 386: Adding Fuel
384 STARTING AND OPERATING stopped in an open area with the engine running for edge) of the fuel filler door to access the fuel filler cap. If more than a short period, adjust the ventilation system the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement to force fresh, outside air into the vehicle.
Page 387 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 NOTE: When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap CAUTION! tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler cap door reinforcement. Damage to the fuel system or emissions control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap).
Page 388: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
386 STARTING AND OPERATING When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel WARNING! tank is full. Never have any smoking materials lit in or near Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel tank filled.
Page 389: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 VEHICLE LOADING Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) the “Vehicle Certification Label.” This information should be used for passenger and luggage loading as Type of Vehicle indicated.
Page 390: Overloading
388 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 391: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 NOTE: Common Towing Definitions Refer to the “Vehicle Certification Label” affixed to the The following trailer towing related definitions will assist rear of the driver’s door for your vehicle’s GVWR and you in understanding the following information: GAWRs.
Page 392 390 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Tongue Weight (TW) The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle The TW is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball and trailer when weighed in combination. (Note that by the trailer.
Page 393 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 Weight-Carrying Hitch equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue Weights (TW) and may be required depending on vehicle weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or and trailer configuration / loading to comply with Gross some other connecting point of the vehicle.
Page 394: Trailer Hitch Classification
392 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of Class Max. GTW (Gross Trailer trailers weighing over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional Wt.) Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your authorized dealer for Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) package content.
Page 395: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 393 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Tongue Wt. (Gross Trailer Wt.) see note) 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) 2.7L &...
Page 396: Trailer And Tongue Weight
394 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer and Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
Page 397: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the Perform the maintenance listed in Section 8. When tow- trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional ing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR, or GCWR, ratings. factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must WARNING! be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety chains must always be used between your 3. GAWR vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the 4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized. frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the (This requirement may limit the ability to always chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a...
Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage − An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires–General Infor- required when towing a trailer with electronically mation” in this section for information on tread wear actuated brakes.
Page 400 398 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights and Wiring WARNING! Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- motoring safety.
Page 401 STARTING AND OPERATING 399 4-Pin Connector 7-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn 3 — Ground 6 —...
Page 402: Towing Tips
400 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Towing Tips — Electronic Speed Control (If Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, Equipped) and backing up the trailer in an area located away from − Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads. heavy traffic.
Page 403: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 401 − Extended driving at high RPM should be avoided to RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND prevent excess heat generation. A reduction in vehicle MOTORHOME, ETC.) speed may be required to avoid extended driving at Two-Wheel Drive Ony high RPM. Return to a higher gear range or vehicle speed when road conditions and RPM level allows.
Page 405: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ....404 Jump-Starting Procedures ....417 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 406: Hazard Warning Flasher
404 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER Press the Hazard Warning flasher switch to activate the The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the flashers. When activated, all directional turn signals will center of the instrument panel between the center air flash on and off to warn oncoming traffic of an emer- outlets.
Page 407: If Your Engine Overheats
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 405 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS CAUTION! In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- Driving with a hot cooling system could damage tion. your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,” pull over and stop the vehicle.
Page 408: Jacking And Tire Changing
406 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! (Continued) The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing WARNING! tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle for service purposes.
Page 409 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 407 2. Lift the access cover using the pull strap. 3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire. Opening The Access Panel Spare Tire Fastener...
Page 410: Preparations For Jacking
408 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Remove the spare tire. WARNING! 5. Remove the fastener securing the jack. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided.
Page 411: Jacking And Changing A Tire
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 409 6. Block the front and rear of the WARNING! (Continued) wheel diagonally opposite of the jack- Always park on a firm, level surface as far from ing position. For example, if changing the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the right front tire, block the left rear the vehicle.
Page 412 410 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. If equipped with steel wheels, do not remove the WARNING! (Continued) wheel cover at this time. If equipped with aluminum If working on or near a roadway, be extremely wheels where the center cap covers the lug nuts, use the careful of motor traffic.
Page 413 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 411 WARNING! To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with the metal edges and retention teeth. 3. Before raising the vehicle, use the lug wrench to loosen, but not remove, the lug nuts on the wheel with the flat tire.
Page 414 412 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Engagement Locations...
Page 415 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 413 5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire 8. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the and install the spare tire. nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not WARNING! tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle is lowered to...
Page 416: Compact Spare Tire
414 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES This tire is designed as an emergency spare only. Do WARNING! not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) speed. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or WARNING! hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle.
Page 417: Wheel Cover Or Center Cap Installation (If Required)
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 415 Wheel Cover or Center Cap Installation (If Required) NOTE: Do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare. 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. For vehicles equipped with wheel covers, perform Steps 2 and 3.
Page 418 416 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the 7. For vehicles equipped with center caps, install the valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, center cap by hand. Do not use a hammer or excessive snapping the cover over the two lug nuts.
Page 419: Jump-Starting Procedures
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 417 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not WARNING! allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, or cloth- Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ing. Don’t lean over battery when attaching ever the hood is raised.
Page 420 418 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: The battery is stored under an access cover in 3. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmis- the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the sion in PARK, and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK engine compartment for jump-starting.
Page 421 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 419 6. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal WARNING! of the booster battery and then to the engine ground (-) of the vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure You should not try to start your vehicle by pushing you have a good contact on the engine ground.
Page 422: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
420 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Refer to Synchronizing ESP under Electronic FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE Stability Program in Section 5 if the ESP/BAS light (in If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it the instrument cluster) remains on continuously after can often be moved by a rocking motion.
Page 423: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 421 CAUTION! WARNING! When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- tween 1st and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage age or failure.
Page 424: Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)
422 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat CAUTION! Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) Flat towing of vehicles equipped with an automatic Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front transmission, is only permitted within the following with sling type towing equipment.
Page 425: Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 423 If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the key must be in the ON position, not the ACC position. Make certain the transmission remains in NEUTRAL. Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly The manufacturer does not recommend that you tow this vehicle on a tow dolly.
Page 427: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment — 2.7L ... . . 427 Maintenance Procedures ....433 Engine Compartment —...
Page 428 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Washers/Headlight Washers Bulb Replacement ..... 469 — If Equipped ..... . 442 Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, Exhaust System .
Page 429: Engine Compartment - 2.7L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.7L 1 — Integrated Power Module 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 —...
Page 430: Engine Compartment - 3.5L
428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.5L 1 — Integrated Power Module 6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 2 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 —...
Page 431: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Integrated Power Module 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 7 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 —...
Page 432: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emissions control system.
Page 433: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 TRIP ODOMETER button to turn off the message. If the serviced, recently had a dead battery, or a battery replace- problem continues, the message will appear the next time ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not the vehicle is started.
Page 434: Replacement Parts
432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not ready, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation, you should have your vehicle a.
Page 435: Dealer Service
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 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 436 434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The best time to check the engine oil level is about five The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
Page 437 The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- ment” in this section.
Page 438 436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.5L Engine Materials Added to Engine Oil SAE 10W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak temperatures. detection dyes, to your engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its performance may be im- The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended paired by supplemental additives.
Page 439: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 Engine Oil Filter WARNING! The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine oil change. The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine Engine Oil Filter Selection backfire.
Page 440: Maintenance-Free Battery
438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance-Free Battery The top of the maintenance-free battery is permanently sealed. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic maintenance required. NOTE: The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump-starting.
Page 441 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can should not be disconnected and should only be burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid replaced with a battery of the same type (vented).
Page 442: Air Conditioner Maintenance
440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) For best possible performance, your air conditioner The air conditioning system contains refrigerant should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal at the start of each warm season. This service should injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected...
Page 443: A/C Air Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 A/C Air Filter MOPAR Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy opera- The filter is located in the fresh air inlet under the hood, tion and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the behind a removable panel in the cowl on the passenger application of any lubricant, the parts concerned should side of the vehicle, next to the windshield wipers.
Page 444: Windshield Washers/Headlight Washers - If Equipped
442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, apply some may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt blades clean.
Page 445: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised WARNING! for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. Commercially available windshield washer solvents WARNING! are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or working around Exhaust gases can injure or kill.
Page 446 444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In materials that can burn. Such materials might be the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor-...
Page 447: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 To minimize the possibility of catalyst 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, dis- connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the switch to the LOCK position.
Page 448 446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, Cooling System — Drain, Flush, and Refill flushed, and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a of the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a leaves, etc.
Page 449 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) This vehicle has not been designed for use with Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than propylene glycol-based engine coolant (anti- specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may freeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine result in engine damage and may decrease corro- coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended.
Page 450 448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR will require more frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula changes.
Page 451 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre- child, contact a physician immediately.
Page 452 450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, contents of maintain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against coolant bottle. Do not overfill. freezing.
Page 453: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter Master Cylinder - Brake Fluid Level Check operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in if the brake system warning light indicates system fail- unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) performance, ure.
Page 454: Automatic Transmission
452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission WARNING! Fluid Level Check Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks are not spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the required. For this reason, the dipstick is omitted. brake fluid catching fire.
Page 455 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 Selection of Lubricant CAUTION! (Continued) It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the The fluid level is preset at the factory and it does transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- not require adjustment under normal operating mance.
Page 456: All Wheel Drive (Awd) - If Equipped
454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion The all wheel drive system consists of a transfer case and Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion front differential. The exterior surface of these compo- Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- nents should be inspected for evidence of fluid leaks.
Page 457 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455 The most common causes are: Use MOPAR Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to Road salt, dirt, and moisture accumulation. scratch the paint. Stone and gravel impact. Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing Insects, tree sap, and tar.
Page 458 456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges Use MOPAR Touch Up Paint or equivalent on of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear scratches as soon as possible. Your authorized dealer and open.
Page 459 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457 Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp WARNING! cloth, or MOPAR Satin Select. Do not use harsh cleaners or Armorall. Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean vinyl Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. upholstery.
Page 460 458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces 1. Clean with a wet soft rag or micro-fiber towel. A mild All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or any commercial content or abrasive cleaners.
Page 461: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459 Cleaning the Center Console Cupholders Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent with the cupholder in the center console. NOTE: The cupholder cannot be removed. FUSES Integrated Power Module The Integrated Power Module (IPM) is located in the engine compartment.
Page 462 460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description CAUTION! tridge Fuse When installing the integrated power module Fuse cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- — 15 Amp Washer Motor erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so Blue may allow water to get into the integrated power —...
Page 463 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp — Windshield Wiper 50 Amp — Radiator Fan Pink 30 Amp — Anti-Lock Brake System — — — Pink (ABS) Valves - If —...
Page 464: Rear Power Distribution Center
462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Power Distribution Center There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center contains fuses and relays. Rear Power Distribution Center Opening The Access Panel...
Page 465 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 Cavity Car- Mini- Description CAUTION! tridge Fuse When installing the power distribution center Fuse cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- 60 Amp — Ignition Off Draw (IOD) erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so Yellow may allow water to get into the power distribution 40 Amp...
Page 466 464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — 15 Amp Diagnostic Link Connector — 20 Amp Cluster Blue (DLC)/Wireless Control Yellow Module (WCM)/Wireless — 20 Amp Selectable Power Outlet Ignition Node (WIN) Yellow —...
Page 467 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — 10 Amp Ignition Run — 5 Amp Antenna Module - If Orange Equipped/Power Mirrors/ Rain Sensor - If Equipped — 5 Amp Adaptive Cruise Control Orange (ACC) - If Equipped/...
Page 468 466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse — 5 Amp Auto Inside Rearview Mir- 20 Amp — Amplifier - If Equipped/ Orange ror - If Equipped/Heated Blue Sunroof - If Equipped Seats - If Equipped/Switch * Cavities 11, 12, and 13 contain self-resetting fuses Bank...
Page 469: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your Interior Bulb Number battery. Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights....W5W Rear Compartment (Trunk) Light .
Page 470 468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exterior (300 Models) Bulb Number Exterior (300C Models) Bulb Number Low Beam Headlight ..... 9006 Low Beam Headlight (Standard Halogen)..9006XS High Beam Headlight.
Page 471: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 BULB REPLACEMENT Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, Park/Turn Light, Inner Park Light, and Outer Park Light – 300 Models 1. Open the hood. NOTE: Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlight assem- bly on the driver side of the vehicle.
Page 472 470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3 — Park/Turn Light Bulb 4 — Inner Park Light Bulb 5 — Outer Park Light Bulb...
Page 473: Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, And Park/Turn Light - 300C
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 CAUTION! WARNING! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the HID headlights when the headlight switch is turned bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the ON.
Page 474: Backup Light, Side Marker Light, And Tail/Stop Turn Light - 300 Models
472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Backup Light, Side Marker Light, and Tail/Stop 4. Remove the remaining fastener from the back of the tail light assembly. Turn Light — 300 Models 1. Open the Trunk. 5. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side. 2.
Page 475 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 8. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun- terclockwise to remove it from the tail light assembly. 2 — Side Marker Light Bulb 1 — Backup Light Bulb...
Page 476 474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 9. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 10. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail light assembly, and then turn it clockwise. 11. Reinstall the tail light assembly, fasteners, electrical connector, and trunk liner.
Page 477: Tail/Stop, Tail, Turn Signal Light, And Backup Light - 300C Models
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 Tail/Stop, Tail, Turn Signal Light, and Backup 4. Remove the remaining fastener from the back of the Light — 300C Models tail light assembly. 1. Open the Trunk. 5. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side. 2.
Page 478 476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 7. Pull the tail light assembly clear from the vehicle to access the bulbs. Turn bulb sockets counterclockwise to remove. 8. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun- terclockwise to remove it from the tail light assembly. 2 —...
Page 479 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 3 — Turn Signal Light Bulb 4 — Backup Light Bulb 9. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 10. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
Page 480: License Light
478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 11. Reinstall the tail light assembly, fasteners, electrical connector, and trunk liner. 12. Close the trunk. License Light 1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia. 2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly. 3.
Page 481: Fluids And Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 2.7 Liter Engine 18 Gallons 68 Liters 3.5 Liter Engine without All Wheel Drive 18 Gallons 68 Liters 3.5 Liter Engine with All Wheel Drive 19 Gallons 72 Liters 5.7 Liter Engine 19 Gallons 72 Liters...
Page 482 480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System * 2.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile 9.9 Quarts 9.4 Liters Formula) or equivalent 3.5 Liter Engine without All Wheel Drive (MOPAR Antifreeze/ 11.1 Quarts 10.5 Liters Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent 3.5 Liter Engine with All Wheel Drive (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 11.4 Quarts 10.8 Liters...
Page 483: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent Engine Oil (2.7L Engine) Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to the engine oil fill cap for correct SAE grade. Engine Oil (3.5L Engine) Use API Certified SAE 10W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 484: Chassis
482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Spark Plugs (5.7L Engine) LZFR5C–11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) Oil Filter (2.7L, 3.5L, and 5.7L Engines) MOPAR Engine Oil Filter (P/N 04884899AB) or equivalent Fuel Selection (2.7L Engine) 87 Octane Fuel Selection (3.5L and 5.7L Engines) 87 Octane Acceptable —...
Page 485 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emissions Control System Maintenance ..484 Required Maintenance Intervals ..486 Maintenance Schedule ....484...
Page 486 484 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type, The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. the continued proper functioning of the Emissions Con- On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) trol System.
Page 487 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 485 NOTE: At Each Stop for Fuel The oil change indicator message will not monitor the Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Engine Oil” under time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s oil “Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7. if it has been six months since your last oil change, even if the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated.
Page 488 486 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES At Each Oil Change Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following Change the engine oil filter. pages for the required maintenance intervals. Inspect the brake hoses and lines. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
Page 489 Inspect exhaust system. Perform the first inspection at 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 490 Inspect exhaust system. Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 491: Service Schedule
Inspect the transfer case fluid — All Wheel Drive (AWD). Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 492 Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 493 Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing — All Wheel Drive (AWD). Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 494 Inspect exhaust system. Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 495 Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped) Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 496 Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid — All Wheel Drive (AWD). Inspect the transfer case fluid — All Wheel Drive (AWD). Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 497 Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 498 Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid — All Wheel Drive (AWD). Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 499 — All Wheel Drive (AWD). Replace the accessory drive belt (2.7L/3.5L Engines). Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 500 Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped) Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 501 Odometer Reading Date Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer...
Page 502 500 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
Page 503 Reporting Safety Defects ....506 Chrysler LLC Customer Center ..504 In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
Page 504 502 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Traction Grades ..... 509 Quality Grades ......508 Temperature Grades .
Page 505: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 503 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 506: Chrysler Llc Customer Center
Phone: (800) 992-1997 If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center ship. They want to know if you need assistance. P.O. Box 1621...
Page 507: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 505 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech have any questions about the service contract, call the Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot- To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the line at 1-800-521-9922. manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- The manufacturer will not stand behind any service con- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer...
Page 508: Warranty Information (U.s. Vehicles Only)
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an provisions of Chrysler Motors LLC warranties applicable investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in to this vehicle.
Page 509: In Canada
Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, 3V9. maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the ve- hicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams,...
Page 510: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire
Chrysler LLC vehicles. your vehicle. Included are starting, operating, emergency and main-...
Page 511: Traction Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 509 Treadwear WARNING! The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on conditions on a specified government test course. For straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or...
Page 512 510 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. WARNING! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 513 INDEX...
Page 514 512 INDEX About Your Brakes ..... . . 339 Airbag Light ..... 61,66,80,213 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 515 INDEX 513 Auto Down Power Windows ....38 Shifting ......323,328 Auto Unlock, Doors .
Page 516 514 INDEX Brake Fluid ......482 Oil (Engine) ..... . . 435,436 Brake, Parking .
Page 517 INDEX 515 Cleaning Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..448 Wheels ......456 Cooling System .
Page 518 516 INDEX Data Recorder, Event ..... . 66 Door Locks, Automatic ....31 Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .
Page 519 INDEX 517 Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ..218 Cooling ......445 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .
Page 520 518 INDEX Entry System, Illuminated ....20 Flooded Engine Starting ....316 Ethanol .
Page 521 INDEX 519 Additives ......382 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ....384,430 Clean Air .
Page 522 520 INDEX Hands-Free Phone (UConnect ) ....94 Heated Mirrors ......93 Hazard Heated Seats .
Page 523 INDEX 521 Information Center, Vehicle ....221 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....15 Inside Rearview Mirror .
Page 524 522 INDEX Lights ......81,139 Headlights On Reminder ....143 Airbag .
Page 525 INDEX 523 Seat Belt Reminder ..... 217 Power Door ......30 Service .
Page 526 524 INDEX Methanol ......381 New Vehicle Break-In Period ....78 Mini-Trip Computer .
Page 527 INDEX 525 Synthetic ......436 Pedals, Adjustable ..... . . 152 Viscosity .
Page 528 526 INDEX Preparation for Jacking ....408 Reclining Front Seats ..... 129 Pretensioners Recorder, Event Data .
Page 529 INDEX 527 Resetting Oil Change Indicator ... 211,227 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..49 Restraint, Head ......130 And Pregnant Women .
Page 530 528 INDEX Power ......128 Shifting ....... 318 Rear Folding .
Page 531 INDEX 529 Oil ....... . 481 Storing Your Vehicle ..... . 467 Speed Control (Cruise Control) .
Page 532 530 INDEX Tire and Loading Information Placard ..353 Radial ......360 Tire Identification Number (TIN) .
Page 533 INDEX 531 Recreational ......401 Fluid ....... 482 Weight .
Page 534 532 INDEX Uniform Tire Quality Grades ....508 Warning Flasher, Hazard ....404 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector .
Page 535 INDEX 533 Windshield Washers ....147,148 Fluid ....... 442 Windshield Wiper Blades .
Page 536 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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Chrysler 300 2009 Owner's Manual

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