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Page 2 With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or optional name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
Page 3: Introduction 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
Page 6: Introduction
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision your satisfaction.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on the left erating procedures that could result in a collision or front corner of the instrument panel and is visible from bodily injury.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Vehicle Identification Number NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .11 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ...17 Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) .
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS ......24 Seat Belts and Pregnant Women ... .38 Power Windows .
Page 13: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS NOTE: In case the ignition does not change with the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system have a low or dead battery.
Page 14: Key Fob
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key Fob The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle hatch should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to the chime, WARNING! (Continued) the ignition or accessory on message will display in the • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is cluster.
Page 16: Vehicle Security Alarm System
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Rearming of the System CAUTION! If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the remove the Key Fob from vehicle, cycle the ignition horn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual signals OFF and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle...
Page 17: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 • Press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop button Entering The Liftgate With The System Armed (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle). NOTE: Using the key to open the liftgate while the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed will trigger the alarm.
Page 18: Illuminated Entry
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery ILLUMINATED ENTRY becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will The interior lights will turn on whenever a door is remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the opened or the liftgate is opened and the dimmer switch is exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound.
Page 19: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 NOTE: None of the courtesy lights will operate if the dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme downward position), unless the overhead map/reading lights are turned on manually. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate, or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 200 ft (60 m) using a hand-held Key...
Page 20: To Lock The Doors
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE “Uconnect™ Access Programmable Settings” in “Under- To Lock The Doors standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter to lock the doors. The horn will chirp once and the Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/Both Doors First park lights and turn signal lights will flash to acknowl- This feature lets you program the system to unlock either...
Page 21: Using The Panic Alarm
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Using The Panic Alarm Programming Additional Transmitters To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one performed at an authorized dealer.
Page 22: General Information
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves battery.
Page 23: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal 3. The RKE transmitter battery may be weak or dead. distance, check for these two conditions: The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years.
Page 24: Power Door Locks
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a access to an unlocked vehicle.
Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 is open, and the ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN position, a chime will sound as a reminder to remove the Key Fob. Automatic Door Locks The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled. When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h).
Page 26: Windows
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Set- tings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws.
Page 27: Auto-Down Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The Auto-Down Feature time is programmable. Refer to “Uconnect™ Access Both power window switches have an AUTO-down Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for feature.
Page 28: Reset Auto-Up
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To close the window part way, lift the window switch to Reset Auto-Up the first detent and release it when you want the window Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window to stop.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed. To open the liftgate, press the LIFTGATE RELEASE switch located under the right side of the tail panel, which is located below the liftgate, then pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The liftgate release switch will be ignored under WARNING! the following conditions: • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous • When the ignition is in ON/RUN and the parking exhaust gases into your vehicle.
Page 31: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS out and then adjusting the belt to the desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat — Some of the most important safety features in your if equipped vehicle are the restraint systems: If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized...
Page 32: Lap/Shoulder Belts
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the WARNING! inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times. In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled Lap/Shoulder Belts up.
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Wearing your belt in the wrong place can make • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, your injuries in a collision much worse. You might inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is located at the side of your 4. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch seat back. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the not protect you properly.
Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your 6. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, lift up on the abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull shoulder belt and pull on the lap belt.
Page 37: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 7. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retrac- Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ tor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
Page 38: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
5 mph (8 km/h), by blinking the Seat Belt BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime. dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deac- Once the sequence starts, it will continue for the entire tivating BeltAlert .
Page 39: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will Equipped hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode. In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- locked.
Page 40: Seat Belt Pretensioners - If Equipped
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped Seat Belts and Pregnant Women The seat belts for both front seating positions may be We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to throughout their pregnancy.
Page 41: Driver And Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Airbags
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use the seat belt extender when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster • No objects should be placed over or near the air such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band radios, bag on the instrument panel, because any such etc.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 The airbags have a multistage inflator design. This allows even a small adult. Therefore, even if the driver’s the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are Advanced Front Airbag deploys, the passenger’s Ad- based on several factors, including collision severity and vanced Front Airbag may not deploy.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE shut OFF. An airbag deployment can cause severe child safety seat or booster seat. If too large for a injury or death to an infant in this position. Refer to booster seat, the child should wear the lap/shoulder “Passenger Airbag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light”.
Page 45: Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, Knee Impact Bolsters and Seat Track Position Sensors The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the • Occupant Classification System (OCS) driver and the passenger, and position front occupants for the best interaction with the airbags.
Page 46 Advanced Front Airbags are designed to provide addi- which are approved by Chrysler Group LLC/Mopar . tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on the severity and Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) type of collision.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Because airbag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over The ORC turns on the Airbag Warning Light time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not and Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator good indicators of whether or not an airbag should have Light for four to eight seconds as a self-check deployed.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE collision severity and occupant size. The steering wheel WARNING! hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and then fold out of the way, as the Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- airbags inflate to their full size.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 If there is a fault present in the OCS, the Airbag Warning airbag is turned OFF. In the presence of an occupant Light will turn on. This indicates that you should take the seated properly in the passenger seat, when the PAD vehicle to an authorized dealer for service.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The passenger airbag will not be enabled for most any Flex Mat size child who is seated properly in the passenger seat The Flex Mat is located beneath the passenger seat and for most properly installed child restraint systems. cushion foam.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as proper airbag deployment. Do not make any modifica- tions to the passenger seat components, assembly, or to the battery has power or until the ignition is cycled to the seat cover.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you do have a collision, which deploys the airbags, any continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on or all of the following may occur: your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- structions for cleaning.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may • Modifications to any part of the air bag system not function properly if modifications are made.
Page 54: Child Restraints
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The airbags may You will want to have the airbags ready to not be ready to inflate for your protection.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 until they reach either the height or weight limit of WARNING! their rear facing child safety seat. Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a and convertible child seats.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE All children whose weight or height is above the WARNING! forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts Rearward-facing infant restraints must never be se- fit properly.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 • Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front of WARNING! (Continued) the vehicle seat – while they are still sitting all the way • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in back? the vehicle with the seat belt or LATCH anchor- •...
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For additional information, refer Child Restraint Tether Anchor www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana- dian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s web- Child restraints having tether straps and hooks site for additional information. http://www.tc.gc.ca/ for connection to tether anchors have been roadsafety/safedrivers/childsafety/index.htm available for some time.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Child Tether Access Cover Child Tether NOTE: While the child tether is in use, keep the access cover in a safe place so that it can be replaced after use of the child tether. 4.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Attach the tether hook to the anchor loop. 8. Install the child restraint according to the manufactur- er’s directions. 9. Remove slack from the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s directions. WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the...
Page 61: Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 To restrain the child seat: retractor. In this mode, you will only be able to retract excess webbing into the retractor to secure the child restraint. 1. Pull enough webbing from the retractor to allow the belt to pass through the child restraint and insert the Transporting Pets latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
Page 62: Safety Tips
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Avoid driving at a constant speed, either fast or slow, SAFETY TIPS for long periods. Transporting Passengers • Do not make any full throttle starts and avoid full NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO throttle acceleration.
Page 63: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Exhaust Gas The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust WARNING! system. Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 64: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes Vehicle on while driving, have the system checked by an autho- rized dealer. Seat Belts Defroster Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts.
Page 65: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Lights The Vehicle Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn Tires signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear panel.
Page 67: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS MIRRORS ......68 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone .
Page 68 66 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ..113 Interior Lights ..... . .119 LIGHTS .
Page 69 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 67 To Set A Desired Speed ....129 Using HomeLink .....139 To Deactivate .
Page 70: Mirrors
68 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS NOTE: The mirror contains an Assist button and a 9–1–1 button located on the bottom of the mirror. Automatic Dimming Mirror Assist Call This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. This feature will be defaulted on, and The rear view mirror contains an ASSIST push button only be disabled when the vehicle is moving in reverse.
Page 71: Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 69 9-1-1 Call NOTE: The passenger side convex outside mirror will give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the Report an accident without taking your eyes off the road. lane next to your vehicle. Just press 9-1-1 on your mirror and connect.
Page 72: Power Mirrors
70 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Mirrors The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a The power mirror controls are located on the driver-side mirror, press either the L (left) or R (right) to select the door trim panel.
Page 73: Uconnect™ Phone - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 71 mobile phone’s audio is transmitted through your vehi- cle’s audio system; the system will automatically mute your radio when using the Uconnect™ Phone. NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth “Hands-Free Profile”, Ver- sion 0.96 or higher.
Page 74 72 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE standard that enables different electronic devices to con- Uconnect™ Phone Button nect to each other without wires or a docking station, so The radio or steering wheel controls (if Uconnect™ Phone works no matter where you stow your equipped) will contain the two control buttons mobile phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as (Uconnect™...
Page 75: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 73 • Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for the The Uconnect™ Phone is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the Uconnect™ Phone beep, which follows the “Ready” prompt or another can be adjusted either from the radio volume control prompt.
Page 76 74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Command Tree Pair (Link) Uconnect™ Phone To A Mobile Phone Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section. To begin using your Uconnect™ Phone, you must pair your compatible Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. Help Command To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to...
Page 77 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 enter into your mobile phone. You can enter any Uconnect™ Phone will use the priority three mobile four-digit PIN. You will not need to remember this PIN phone when you make a call. You can select to use a after the initial pairing process.
Page 78 76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call By Saying A Name Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone • Press the button to begin. If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say Uconnect™...
Page 79 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down- Add Names To Your Uconnect™ Phonebook loaded and updated every time a phone is connected NOTE: Adding names to the Uconnect™ Phonebook is to the Uconnect™...
Page 80 78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- button to begin. book, you will be given the opportunity to add more • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the “Phonebook Edit Entry”.
Page 81 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 mobile and a home number, but you can add “John from the list, press the button while the Doe’s” work number later using the “Phonebook Edit Uconnect™ Phone is playing the desired entry and say Entry”...
Page 82: Phone Call Features
80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect™ Phone will ask you to verify that you • To call one of the names in the list, press the but- wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook. ton during the playing of the desired name, and say “Call”.
Page 83 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone compatible phones in the Currently In Progress market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can When you receive a call on your mobile phone, the only answer an incoming call or ignore it.
Page 84 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Toggling Between Calls press and hold the button until you hear a double beep, indicating that the two calls have been joined into If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), one conference call.
Page 85: Uconnect™ Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 • The Uconnect™ Phone will call the last number that • After the ignition is cycled to OFF, a call can continue was dialed from your mobile phone. on the Uconnect™ Phone for a certain duration, after which the call is automatically transferred from the NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the Uconnect™...
Page 86 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language. “Emergency” and the Uconnect™ Phone will instruct the paired mobile phone to call the emergency number.
Page 87 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 NOTE: WARNING! • The roadside assistance number dialed is based on the To use your Uconnect™ Phone System in an emer- country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- gency, your mobile phone must be: 2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14- •...
Page 88 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Mail Calling followed by the word “Send”. For example, if required to enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to “Working can press the button and say, “3 7 4 6 # Send”.
Page 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 NOTE: Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF • You may not hear all of the tones due to mobile phone Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect™ network configurations.
Page 90: Advanced Phone Connectivity
88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE using Uconnect™ Phone. The status is given for network Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF) signal strength, phone battery strength, etc. When you mute the Uconnect™ Phone, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
Page 91 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 • When prompted, say “List Phones”. from your Uconnect™ Phone paired mobile phone to the Uconnect™ Phone or vice versa, press the button • The Uconnect™ Phone will play the phone names of and say “Transfer Call”.
Page 92: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect
90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You can also press the • You can also press the button at any time while the button at any time while the list is being played, and then choose the phone that list is being played, and then choose the phone you you wish to select.
Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 • Press and hold the • After the “Ready” prompt, and the following beep, say button for five seconds until the session begins, or, “Setup”, then “Reset”. • Press the This will delete all phone pairing, phone book entries, button and say the “Voice Training”, and other settings in all language modes.
Page 94 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Performance is maximized under: • It is not recommended to store similar sounding names • low-to-medium blower setting, in the Uconnect™ Phonebook. • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect™ Phone Lo- •...
Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 Far End Audio Performance Recent Calls • Audio quality is maximized under: If your phone supports “Automatic Phonebook Down- load”, Uconnect™ Phone can list your Outgoing, Incom- • low-to-medium blower setting, ing and Missed Calls. •...
Page 96 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Uconnect™ Phone will play the new text message for Uconnect™ Phone will prompt you to say the name or you. number of the person you wish to send the message to. After reading a message, you can “Reply” or “Forward” List of Preset Messages: the message using Uconnect™...
Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 • Press the 11. See You in 15 minutes button. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say 12. I am on my way “Setup, SMS Incoming Message Announcement,” you 13. I’ll be late will then be given a choice to change it.
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Page 101 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) zero call cancel three confirmation prompts four continue five delete dial seven download eight edit nine emergency star (*) English plus (+) erase all pound (#) Espanol add location...
Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) help previous home record again language redial list names return to main menu return or main menu list phones select phone select mobile send mute set up...
Page 103: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 General Information VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Command System Operation RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: The Uconnect™...
Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pressing the Voice Command button while the WARNING! system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or Any voice commanded system should be used only change commands.
Page 105: Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 To hear the first available Menu, press the Voice Com- Main Menu mand button and say “Help” or “Main Menu”. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the Commands main menu.
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Previous Station” (to select the previous station) Radio AM (Or Radio Long Wave Or Radio Medium Wave — If Equipped) • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In •...
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 • “Previous Track” (to play the previous track) Memo Mode • “List” (to list a Artist, Playlist, Album, Track, etc.) To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
Page 108: Voice Training
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Language Spanish” – “Delete” (to delete a memo) • “Delete All” (to delete all memos) • “Tutorial” • “Voice Training” Setup To switch to system setup, you may say on of the NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice following: Command...
Page 109: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by SEATS Uconnect™ Voice. For best results, the Voice Training Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the session should be completed when the vehicle is vehicle.
Page 110: Manual Seats
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Seats Forward and Rearward Adjustment The adjusting bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rear- ward. Release the bar once the seat is in the desired position.
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 recliner lever upward and hold it until the seat returns to its full upright position. Height Adjustment Lever Recliner Adjustment Recline Lever The recliner lever is located on the outboard side of the seat.
Page 112: Power Seats
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats WARNING! On models equipped with power seats, the power seat • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. switch is located on the outboard side of the seat near the Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of floor.
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.
Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Do not place any article under a power seat or Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to control which could cause a collision and serious the seat controls.
Page 115: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Pull the hood release lever rearward to release the hood latches. 1. Reach into the back side area of the drivers front fender to gain access to the hood release lever. Hood Release Lever Hood Release Lever Location...
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Lift the hood upward to the full forward position. CAUTION! • Do not leave the hood open in areas where strong gust of wind are likely. Such a place might be by the side of the road where large trucks pass by.
Page 117: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
Page 118: Automatic Headlights
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Headlights NOTE: The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be turned on or off using the Uconnect Touch™ System, This system automatically turns the headlights on or off refer to “Uconnect Touch™ Settings” in “Understanding according to ambient light levels.
Page 119: Daytime Running Lights (Drl)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 NOTE: NOTE: If allowed by law in the country in which the vehicle was purchased the Daytime Running Lights can • The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds of be turned on and off using the Uconnect Touch™ System, placing the ignition in the OFF position to activate this refer to “Uconnect Touch™...
Page 120: Multifunction Lever
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights. The on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show multifunction lever is located on the left side of the proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 121: High/Low Beam Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 High/Low Beam Switch light. To restore interior light operation, either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light switch. Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever Dimmer Controls toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left The right dimmer control adjusts the ambient light for dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of the interior door release handles. the instrument panel lights and turn on the courtesy lights.
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Interior Light Control Interior Light Defeat (OFF) Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the Rotate the left dimmer control to the extreme bottom OFF second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior position.
Page 124: Windshield Wipers And Washers
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper System The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions and washer when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be- or ACC position.
Page 125: Mist Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Mist Feature CAUTION! When a single wipe to clear off road mist or spray from • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving a passing vehicle is needed, push the washer knob, through an automatic car wash. Damage to the located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to windshield wipers may result if the wiper control the first detent and release.
Page 126: Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE released. It will then resume the intermittent interval Headlights On With Wipers (Available with previously selected. If the washer knob is pushed while Automatic Headlights Only) in the off position, the wiper will turn on and cycle When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on approximately three times after the wash knob is re- approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on...
Page 127: Adjustable Pedals
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 position, push the release lever forward to lock the WARNING! column firmly in place. Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Further small adjustments may be necessary to find The adjustable pedal switch is located to the left side of the steering column. the best possible seat/pedal position. 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.
Page 129: Adjustable Foot Rest
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 Adjustable Foot Rest To adjust the pedal: This feature allows the driver to adjust the foot rest 1. Adjust the seat and steering column to a comfortable forward or backward and to rotate it upward or down- position.
Page 130: To Activate
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- right side of the steering wheel. tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time.
Page 131: To Set A Desired Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without WARNING! erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the ON/OFF button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on speed memory.
Page 132: To Accelerate For Passing
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains set, push the SET (-) button. If the button is continually speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on held in the SET (-) position, the set speed will continue to moderate hills is normal.
Page 133: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear EQUIPPED camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen appears again. Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever...
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should only Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always be used as a parking aid. The ParkView camera is check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to unable to view every obstacle or object in your check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, ob-...
Page 135: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Touch Screen Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Turning ParkView On Or Off — With Touch The HomeLink buttons, located on the sunvisor, desig- Screen Radio nate the three different HomeLink channels. The HomeLink indicator is located above the center button. 1.
Page 136: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Before You Begin Programming HomeLink NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to pro- gram while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink button you want to program and the hand-held trans- mitter button.
Page 138: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, there may be a light that blinks when the garage door follow these steps: opener/device is in the LEARN/TRAIN mode.
Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 • To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to pro- repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT gram while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in erase the channels.
Page 140: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Canadian/Gate Operator Programming 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button, while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand-held For programming transmitters in Canada/United States transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink has that require the transmitter signals to “time-out”...
Page 141: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for Using HomeLink programming, plug it back in at this time. To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate opera- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,...
Page 142: Troubleshooting Tips
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Troubleshooting Tips WARNING! If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here • Your motorized door or gate will open and close are some of the most common solutions: while you are programming the universal trans- •...
Page 143: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 • The term IC before the certification/registration num- General Information ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical speci- This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry fications were met. Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS 1.
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE One power outlet is located on the center console to the The second power outlet is located between the seat right of the shifter. Push down on the power outlet to backs above the cup holders. This power outlet is con- access the opening.
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
Page 146: Cupholders - If Equipped
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS — If Equipped STORAGE There are two cupholders located in the rear of the center Glovebox Storage console. An electronic glovebox storage compartment is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Push in the button to open the glovebox.
Page 147: Console Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Console Features Console Cubby Bin — If Equipped An open storage area, or cubby bin, is located in the center console rearward of the shift lever. Opened Glove Box Storage Compartment NOTE: The glovebox storage compartment will lock with the door locks.
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Net Storage— If Equipped Storage Bin — If Equipped There is a cargo net storage area located between the There is a storage bin located between the driver and driver and passengers seat. passengers seat.
Page 149: Door Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Door Storage WARNING! The door panels contain storage areas located in the Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- lower center area of the door panel. ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving.
Page 150: Rear Window Features
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: The rear window defroster button is located on • Use care when washing the inside of the rear the climate control panel.
Page 151: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..151 EVIC Green Telltales ....172 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ..190 Winter Operation..... .197 Radio Operation ..... .190 Vacation/Storage .
Page 153: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Passenger Air Bag 11 — Climate Controls 2 — Sound System Speaker 7 — Glove Compartment 12 — Dimmer Controls 3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Uconnect Touch™ System 13 —...
Page 154: Instrument Cluster
152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 155: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS check or when driving, if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate 1. Speedometer and the chime will sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” Indicates vehicle speed. in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Selectable Information (Compass, Temp, Range, to NOTE: Leaving the hazard flashers on for extended periods will wear down the battery. Empty, Trip A, Trip B, Average MPG) • Menu Titles / Odometer 5. High Beam Indicator •...
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 7. Brake Warning Light The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic This light monitors various brake functions, system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is including brake fluid level and parking brake indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on application.
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by 9. Oil Pressure Warning Light cycling the ignition from the OFF position to the ON/ This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The RUN position. The light should illuminate for approxi- light should turn on momentarily when the engine is mately two seconds.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 12. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect Equipped the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper Each tire, including the spare (if provided), tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to should be checked monthly when cold and...
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the 13. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD, that tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the monitors engine control systems.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 14. Electronic Speed Control Indicator Lights CAUTION! • Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause This light will turn on when the electronic damage to the engine control system. It also could speed control is ON.
Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Temperature 16. EVIC Amber Telltale Lights This telltale warns of an overheated engine con- When the appropriate conditions exist, the following dition. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- EVIC Amber Telltale Lights will display: proaches H, or 260°F, this telltale will illuminate •...
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 • Charging System • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) This telltale shows the status of the electrical This telltale informs you of a problem with the charging system. If the telltale stays on or comes Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If the on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non- telltale comes on while driving, have the sys- essential electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at...
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Oil Temperature Warning Light 19. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ This telltale indicates high engine oil tempera- Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped ture. If the light turns on while driving, stop The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as Light”...
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 Each time the ignition is cycled to ON/RUN, the ESC If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it system will be ON, even if it was turned off previously. indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required.
Page 166: Electronic Vehicle Information Center
164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful (EVIC) information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: • Digital Speedometer •...
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 • Vehicle Settings • UP Arrow Button The system allows the driver to select information by Press and release the UP arrow button to scroll pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering upward through the main menu and sub- wheel: menus (Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Audio, Stored Messages, Screen Set Up).
Page 168: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • RIGHT Arrow Button Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays Press and release the RIGHT arrow button to access/select the information screens or sub- menu screens of a main menu item. Press and hold the RIGHT arrow button for two seconds to reset displayed/selected features that can be reset.
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 The EVIC displays are located in the center portion of the 8. Launch Control status when launch control mode is cluster and consists of the following sections: entered. The main display area will normally display the main 1.
Page 170: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Messages
168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the EVIC’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) message type are “Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out” Messages and “Low Tire Pressure”. • Front Seatbelts Unbuckled • Unstored Messages • Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the •...
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 • Cruise Ready • Right Turn Signal Light Out • Cruise Set To XXX MPH • Left Turn Signal Light Out • Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire Pressure Warnings • Turn Signal On • Service Tire Pressure System •...
Page 172: Evic Amber Telltales
170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EVIC Amber Telltales EVIC Red Telltales This area will show amber caution telltales. These tell- This area will show red telltales. These telltales include: tales include: • Door Ajar • Low Fuel Telltale This light will turn on to indicate that one or When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal more doors may be ajar.
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. This light informs you of a problem with the The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
Page 174: Evic Green Telltales
172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Temperature Warning Light EVIC Green Telltales • Electronic Speed Control SET This light warns of an overheated engine condi- tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- This telltale will illuminate green when the proaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single electronic speed control is SET.
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 Tachometer arrow button and Coolant Temp will be displayed. Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to scroll through the following information sub-menus: Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Tachometer icon is highlighted Tire Pressure in the EVIC.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be Battery Voltage reset. Press and release the LEFT arrow button to return Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until to the main menu. “Battery Voltage”...
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 Current Power 1/8 Mile Top Speed & Duration Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until “Current Power” is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and the last 1/8 Mile Top Speed &...
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fuel Economy Trip B Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Fuel Economy icon is high- button until the Trip B icon is highlighted in the lighted.
Page 179: Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 Stored Messages Vehicle Hibernation Press and release the UP arrow button until the Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow Messages display icon is highlighted in the button until the Hibernation icon is highlighted EVIC.
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Average MPG • Average MPG • Current MPG • Current MPG • Trip A • Trip A • Trip B • Trip B • Coolant Temp. • Coolant Temp. • Oil Temp. • Oil Temp. •...
Page 181: Uconnect™ Access Settings
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 Uconnect™ ACCESS SETTINGS Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect™ Access System Settings The Uconnect™ Access system uses a combination of soft and hard keys located on the center of the instrument Press the Apps soft-key, then press the Settings soft-key panel that allows you to access and change the customer to display the menu setting screen.
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL soft-key to close out of the settings screen. Pressing the setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale Up or Down Arrow soft-keys on the right side of the between the + and – soft-keys. Then touch the arrow back screen will allow you to toggle up or down through the soft-key.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 • Units pressed. Touch the Touchscreen Beep soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that When in this display, you may select to have the EVIC, setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) changed to return to the previous menu.
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Sync Time With GPS make your selection touch the + or - soft-keys to adjust the minutes up or down. Touch the back arrow soft-key When in this display, you may automatically have the to return to the previous menu or touch the X soft-key to radio set the time.
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 Safety / Assistance Lights After pressing the Safety / Assistance soft-key the fol- After pressing the Lights soft-key the following settings lowing settings will be available. will be available. • ParkView Backup Camera • Headlight Illumination On Approach Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen...
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL your selection, touch the Headlights With Wipers softkey, next to setting, showing that setting has been selected. until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous setting has been selected.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. To make your passenger’s doors. When Unlock All Doors On 1st Press selection, touch the Flash Lights With Lock soft-key, until is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first press a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button.
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Engine Off Power Delay Compass Settings After pressing the Compass Settings soft-key the follow- When this feature is selected, the power window ing settings will be available. switches, radio, Uconnect™ phone system (if equipped), DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if •...
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 calibrate the compass by pressing the ON soft-key and completing one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL indicator displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally.
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Paired Devices NOTE: Bass/Mid/Treble allow you to simply slide your finger up or down to change the setting as well as touch This feature shows which phones are paired to the directly on the desired setting. Phone/Bluetooth system.
Page 191: Uconnect™ Access Radios - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 • Subscription Information Uconnect™ ACCESS RADIOS – IF EQUIPPED For detailed information on the Uconnect™ 3.0, New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free Uconnect™ 5.0, Uconnect™ 8.4A or the Uconnect™ limited time subscription to SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio 8.4AN refer to your Uconnect™...
Page 192: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be The button located in the center of the right hand control plugged into the USB port. will switch modes to Radio or other valid audio source. iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a and iPhone devices.
Page 193: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in Hard-Keys your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from The hard-keys located below the Uconnect™ Access your radio.
Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Soft-Keys Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-keys And Soft-keys) Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect™ Access system 1. A/C Button screen. Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the A/C indicator will turn off.
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 4. Front Defrost Button CAUTION! Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this fea- the heating elements: ture is ON.
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. Modes NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con- ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air warmer air from the floor outlets. comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, •...
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 7. Blower Control 8. Climate Control OFF Button Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control forced through the climate system. There are seven ON/OFF.
Page 198: Summer Operation
196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is Recirculation Control not necessary to change the settings. You will experi- When outside air contains smoke, odors, or high humid- ence the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the ity, or if rapid cooling is desired, you may wish to system to function automatically.
Page 199: Winter Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 against engine overheating. A solution of 50% ethylene adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility glycol antifreeze coolant and 50% water is recommended. of compressor damage when the system is started again. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Window Fogging and Frosting Vehicle”...
Page 200: Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions
198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 201: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES ....202 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES ..211 Normal Starting..... . .202 Acceleration .
Page 202 200 STARTING AND OPERATING BRAKE SYSTEM ..... . .218 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION..237 Brake Pad Break-In .
Page 203 STARTING AND OPERATING 201 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .245 Carbon Monoxide Warnings ... . .252 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure ADDING FUEL ......252 Warnings .
Page 204: Starting Procedures
202 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES CAUTION! Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the Long periods of engine idling, especially at high inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if engine speeds, can cause excessive exhaust tempera- present, instruct any other occupant to buckle their seat tures, which can damage your vehicle.
Page 205 STARTING AND OPERATING 203 NOTE: 3. Place the shift lever in NEUTRAL. • You must disarm the security system in order to start 4. Press the red ENGINE START/STOP button located the engine. Refer to “Security Alarm System” in on the instrument panel. Release the button when the “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 206: If Engine Fails To Start
204 STARTING AND OPERATING If Engine Fails To Start WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it CAUTION! started. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the converter and once the engine has started, ignite engine for more than 15 seconds at a time.
Page 207: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 205 If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 CAUTION! second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal • Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch held to the floor, the “Normal Starting” procedure should be repeated.
Page 208: Shifting
206 STARTING AND OPERATING The spring will try to pull the shift lever toward third and CAUTION! fourth gear. Make sure you move the shift lever into second or fifth gear. If you let the shift lever move in the Failure to start out in first gear when moving forward direction of the pulling, you may end shifting from first from a starting position may result in damage to the...
Page 209: Recommended Shift Speeds
STARTING AND OPERATING 207 NOTE: (clutch pedal released), but it may also be heard when driving. The noise may also be more noticeable when • Your vehicle is equipped with a transmission reverse the transmission is warm. This noise is normal and is inhibitor system.
Page 210: Skip Shift Indicator Light
208 STARTING AND OPERATING cruise conditions (relatively steady speeds) will result in coolant is higher than 107°F (42°C), and vehicle speed is increased fuel economy, and may be used as indicated. greater than 16 mph (26 km/h) but less than 18 mph (29 km/h), and engine speed is less than 1,650 RPM, and MANUAL TRANSMISSION the transmission is in first gear, and the accelerator is at...
Page 211: Street/Race Mode - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 209 braking situations. The system also reduces body roll and CAUTION! pitch in many driving situations including acceleration and braking. There are two modes of operation: If you skip more than one gear while downshifting or downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you could NOTE: With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the damage the engine, transmission, or clutch.
Page 212: Launch Mode - If Equipped
210 STARTING AND OPERATING • Race Mode — This mode is driver selectable when the 4. Press and release the “LAUNCH” Button (Located on vehicle is placed in RACE mode (press the “RACE” the steering wheel controls). button on the Instrument Panel). This mode is for track use only and will supply maximum grip to the tires.
Page 213: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
STARTING AND OPERATING 211 NOTE: If the cluster launch EVIC message indicates all DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES conditions are correct for launch and the throttle is Acceleration pressed to the floor quickly (within approximately 1/2 WARNING! second) the system will hold the engine speed to a preset speed (below the engine rev limiter speed).
Page 214: Driving Through Water
212 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles. DRIVING THROUGH WATER Driving through water more than a few inches/ CAUTION! centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. Driving your vehicle through deep puddles at speeds over 5 mph (8 km/h), may cause water to be ingested Flowing/Rising Water...
Page 215: Shallow Standing Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 213 Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! (Continued) Although your vehicle is capable of driving through • Driving through standing water may cause damage shallow standing water, consider the following Caution to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always and Warning before doing so. inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans- mission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., CAUTION!
Page 216: Power Steering
214 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 217: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 215 system. This noise should be considered normal, and it checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are does not in any way damage the steering system. apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- pated.
Page 218: Parking Brake
216 STARTING AND OPERATING If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated The parking brake should always be applied when the level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all driver is not in the vehicle. surfaces.
Page 219 STARTING AND OPERATING 217 drops into the handle (releasing the lock), guide the WARNING! handle downward to its stop and then release the button • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving and the handle. children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a The “Brake System Warning Light”...
Page 220: Starting And Operating Brake System
218 STARTING AND OPERATING BRAKE SYSTEM Brake Pad Break-In NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a high perfor- Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic mance braking system. The brake pads are a semi- brake systems. If either of the two hydraulic metallic compound, which offer superior fade resistance systems loses normal capability, the remaining for consistent operation.
Page 221: Anti-Lock Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 219 Safe Operating Tips WARNING! (Continued) • Do not drive too fast for road conditions, especially WARNING! when roads are wet or slushy. A wedge of water can To use your brakes and accelerator more safely, build up between the tire tread and the road. This follow these tips: hydroplaning action can cause loss of traction, •...
Page 222 220 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: During severe braking conditions, a pulsing sen- WARNING! sation may occur and a clicking noise will be heard. This • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains so- is normal, indicating that the ABS is functioning. phisticated electronic equipment that may be sus- The ABS conducts a low-speed self-test at about 12 mph ceptible to interference caused by improperly in-...
Page 223 STARTING AND OPERATING 221 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent Significant over or under-inflation of tires, or mixing the natural laws of physics from acting on the sizes of tires or wheels on the vehicle can lead to loss vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering of braking effectiveness.
Page 224: Electronic Brake Control System
222 STARTING AND OPERATING the vehicle to a complete stop as soon as possible and Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cycle the ignition to attempt to reset the ABS. If the light This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control remains on, see your authorized dealer immediately to under adverse braking conditions.
Page 225: Traction Control System (Tcs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 223 Traction Control System (TCS) In full on mode ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the path that the driver intends to steer the This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each vehicle and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. driven wheel.
Page 226 224 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Operating Modes WARNING! The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. ESC cannot prevent all accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning.
Page 227 STARTING AND OPERATING 225 The ESC system has four available operating modes: message may appear in the Electronic Vehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa- ESC On tion Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument This is the normal operating mode for the ESC. When- Panel”...
Page 228 226 STARTING AND OPERATING Sport Mode the “ESC” switch twice. The “ESC Track Light” will illuminate, and the ESC TRACK message will display in Sport mode has reduced traction control and reduced the vehicle odometer. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor- stability control.
Page 229: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 227 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 230 228 STARTING AND OPERATING • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Ex- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded ample: T145/80D18 103M.
Page 231 STARTING AND OPERATING 229 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 232: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
230 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 233: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 231 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 234: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
232 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Tire Placard Location...
Page 235 STARTING AND OPERATING 233 Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.
Page 236 234 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- axles must not be exceeded. For further information on pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to XXX kg”...
Page 237 STARTING AND OPERATING 235 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo NOTE: being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities capacity calculated in Step 4.
Page 238 236 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 239: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 237 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 240: Tire Inflation Pressures
238 STARTING AND OPERATING stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the able steering response.
Page 241 STARTING AND OPERATING 239 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 242: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
240 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 243: Tread Wear Indicators
STARTING AND OPERATING 241 Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for further information. WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one.
Page 244: Life Of Tire
242 STARTING AND OPERATING Life Of Tire WARNING! The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six factors including, but not limited to: years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to •...
Page 245 STARTING AND OPERATING 243 Information” placard for the size designation of your tire. WARNING! The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than found on the original equipment tire sidewall. See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety that specified for your vehicle.
Page 246: Tire Storage
244 STARTING AND OPERATING SNOW TIRES WARNING! (Continued) There are no snow tires that are compatible with the • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having wheels on this vehicle. adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control. TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at CAUTION!
Page 247: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 245 Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance interval. Remember, more frequent rotation is permissible if desired. Also, correct for anything caus- ing rapid or unusual wear prior to performing the tire rotation. NOTE: Each wheel on your vehicle contains a tire pres- sure sensor.
Page 248: Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
246 STARTING AND OPERATING readings to the receiver module. It is particularly impor- Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible tant for you to check the tire pressure in all of the tires on and inflate the tires with a low pressure condition (those your vehicle monthly and to maintain the proper pres- flashing or in a different color in the EVIC graphic) to the sure.
Page 249 STARTING AND OPERATING 247 Service TPMS Warning 2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio wave signals. If a system fault is detected, the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. 3.
Page 250: Fuel Requirements
248 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica- 8.4L Engine tions (the World Wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced The 8.4L engine is designed to meet all emissions, engine performance, and durability for your emissions regulations and provide excellent vehicle.
Page 251: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
STARTING AND OPERATING 249 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol may be used in your vehicle.
Page 252: Mmt In Gasoline
250 STARTING AND OPERATING • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether engine controller memory the gasoline contains MMT. It is even more important to look for gasoline without MMT in Canada, because MMT More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the exposure to E-85 fuel.
Page 253: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 251 Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentrations performance: of methanol.
Page 254: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
252 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- WARNING! tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon conditions repaired promptly.
Page 255 STARTING AND OPERATING 253 4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the WARNING! nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refuel- • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the ing. vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is NOTE: Only the correct size nozzle opens the latches being filled.
Page 256: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
254 STARTING AND OPERATING Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release 3. Pull the release cable. If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel TRAILER TOWING filler door emergency release. Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended. 1.
Page 257: Ground Clearance
STARTING AND OPERATING 255 NOTE: If the vehicle requires towing, make sure all four CAUTION! wheels are off the ground. Damage to the front and rear fascias and side sills can GROUND CLEARANCE occur if you disregard the low ground clearance in these areas of your vehicle.
Page 259: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER ...258 Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT ....264 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ... .258 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES .
Page 260: Hazard Warning Flasher
258 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the center of the instrument panel above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 261: Tirefit Kit
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 259 • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum TIREFIT KIT heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control Small punctures up to ¼” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be to high.
Page 262: Tirefit Storage
260 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT Storage TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation The TIREFIT kit is located in left side of the trunk. TIREFIT Components TIREFIT Location 1. Sealant Bottle 2. Deflation Button 3. Pressure Gauge...
Page 263 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 261 4. Power Button Selecting Sealant Mode 5. Mode Select Knob Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to this position to inject the TIREFIT Sealant 6. Sealant Hose (Clear) and to inflate the tire. Use the Sealant 7.
Page 264: Tirefit Usage Precautions
262 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem TIREFIT Usage Precautions on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the • Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant TIREFIT kit. Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the •...
Page 265 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 263 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Keep TIREFIT away from open flames or heat • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the source. vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the •...
Page 266: Sealing A Tire With Tirefit
264 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and WARNING! (Continued) running the air pump. Move the vehicle as necessary • TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex. In case of to place the valve stem in this position before proceed- an allergic reaction or rash, consult a physician ing.
Page 267 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 265 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw NOTE: Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) onto the tire. valve stem.
Page 268 266 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode and If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) the pump is operating, air will dispense from the Air pressure within 15 minutes: Pump Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6).
Page 269 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 267 3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the (D) Drive Vehicle: valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, the hose, and place the TIREFIT kit in the vehicle drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure storage location.
Page 270 268 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Air Mode NOTE: If the tire becomes over-inflated, press the Defla- position. tion Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recom- mended inflation pressure before continuing. 2.
Page 271: Jump-Starting Procedures
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 269 (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement: 6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its 1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color). storage area (located on the bottom of the air pump).
Page 272 270 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: The battery is located underneath an access WARNING! (Continued) panel inside the rear compartment on the left side of the • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it vehicle.
Page 273 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 271 1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry such as watchbands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. 2. When boost is provided by a battery in another vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach, but without allowing the vehicles touch one another.
Page 274 272 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark or the discharged vehicle.
Page 275: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 273 13. Disconnect the positive (+) jumper cable from the FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE positive (+) post of the booster battery. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn your 14.
Page 276: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
274 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Only use flatbed • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast equipment. Always comply with applicable state or local may lead to transmission or clutch overheating and towing ordinances.
Page 277: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 8.4L ..277 Maintenance-Free Battery ....284 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) . . .278 Hibernation Mode .
Page 278 276 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Hydraulic Clutch .....301 Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp ... .319 Rear Axle .
Page 279: Engine Compartment - 8.4L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 277 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 8.4L 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir 2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 7 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 8 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 4 — Power Distribution Center 9 —...
Page 280: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)
278 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) CAUTION! To meet new government regulations and promote Prolonged driving with the light on could cause cleaner air, your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated further damage to the emission control system. It onboard diagnostic system called OBD II.
Page 281 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 279 Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when 3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part ready for testing.
Page 282: Replacement Parts
280 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE you may need to do nothing more than drive your DEALER SERVICE vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- system to update. A recheck with the above test routine nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Page 283: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 281 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids services determined by the engineers who designed your that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle.
Page 284 Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground also requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-10725. will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Add oil only when the level is below the SAFE mark.
Page 285: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 283 The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended station or governmental agency for advice on how and engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- your area.
Page 286: Maintenance-Free Battery
284 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can Some aftermarket air cleaners and filters can cause provide a measure of protection in the case of engine mass air flow sensor issues which can lead to a backfire.
Page 287 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 285 WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- diately with large amounts of water.
Page 288: Hibernation Mode
286 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE of storage time without losing radio and engine control- CAUTION! ler memory. Using this feature is an alternative to discon- • It is essential when replacing the cables on the necting the battery. battery that the positive cable is attached to the NOTE: This vehicle is designed to sit in storage with a positive post and the negative cable is attached to fully charged battery for up to 30 days.
Page 289: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 287 3. Press and hold the right arrow button on the steering CAUTION! wheel controls for 1 second. Vehicle will countdown from ten seconds and enter Hibernation Mode. Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning system as the chemicals can damage your air condi- NOTE: You may press the right arrow button on the tioning components.
Page 290: Body Lubrication
288 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Body Lubrication WARNING! (Continued) Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri- injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant cated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as...
Page 291: Wiper Blades
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 289 Wiper Blades marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as neces- Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the sary. windshield and rear window periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner.
Page 292: Exhaust System
290 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and system.
Page 293 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 291 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
Page 294: Cooling System
292 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in • When working near the radiator cooling fan, motion.
Page 295 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 293 applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT. flushed, and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti- Cooling System –...
Page 296 294 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Page 297 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 295 period, it is important that you use the same engine Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- coolant (antifreeze) throughout the life of your vehicle. tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where Please review these recommendations for using Organic the vehicle is operated.
Page 298 296 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
Page 299 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 297 • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti- coolant bottle.
Page 300: Brake System
298 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter WARNING! operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) possibly an accident.
Page 301 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 299 Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing WARNING! the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid level up • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake to the requirements described on the brake fluid reser- voir.
Page 302 300 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be been in a tightly closed container.
Page 303: Manual Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 301 Manual Transmission CAUTION! Transmission Fluid Level Check Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Check the fluid in the transmission when performing turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration other underbody services. in transmission shift quality and/or damage to the transmission.
Page 304: Rear Axle
302 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Refer to “Flu- CAUTION! ids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. Using axle fluid other than the manufactured recom- mended fluid may cause a shudder/noise issue. refer Rear Axle to “Fluids Lubes and Genuine Parts”...
Page 305 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 303 • Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne contami- Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect nants, road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, your paint finish.
Page 306 304 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Wheel And Wheel Trim Care Interior Care • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery.
Page 307 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 305 Glass Surfaces WARNING! All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. with MOPAR Glass Cleaner, or any commercial Many are potentially flammable, and if used in household-type glass cleaner.
Page 308 306 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly. The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care Aero Group —...
Page 309 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 307 CAUTION! Use care when approaching parking blocks, tall speed bumps and garage curbs. These surfaces can damage your splitter. Use caution when driving up to sloped surfaces or over speed bumps. Approaching a speed bump or a slope at a slight angle may improve your clearance.
Page 310: Fuses
308 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Power Distribution Center The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. This center contains fuses and relays. Power Distribution Center...
Page 311 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 309 Cavity Relay Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Fuse — 40 Amp Green — Rad Fan — 40 Amp Green — Rad Fan Rly High — 40 Amp Green — ABS/ESP Pump Feed — 40 Amp Green — Starter —...
Page 312 310 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Relay Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Fuse — — 10 Amp Red Diagnostic, Mirror, Fuel Door, Stop Switch — — 15 Amp KIN, RF Hub Blue — — 25 Amp cir- Power Seats cuit breaker — 30 Amp Pink —...
Page 313 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 311 Cavity Relay Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Fuse — — 25 Amp Fuel Pump Natural — — 20 Amp Yel- ASD #1 — — 20 Amp Yel- ASD #2 — — — Spare — 40 Amp Green — HVAC Blower —...
Page 314 312 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Relay Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Fuse — Jumper Black — Spare — — 10 Amp Red ORC Mod Run — — 15 Amp Cluster, Mirror, Camera Blue — — 20 Amp Yel- Active Damping Suspension — —...
Page 315 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 313 Cavity Relay Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Fuse 44BE (Rear- — — 10 Amp Red ward Fuse) — — 10 Amp Red PCM- Powertrain Control Module — — 10 Amp Red ESP Module — — 10 Amp Red ORC Module —...
Page 316 314 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Relay Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Fuse HC Micro — — Wiper LO/HI — G8VA — — Horn Relay G8VA — — A/C Clutch Relay HC Micro — — HVAC Blower HC Micro — — Fuel Pump G8VA —...
Page 317: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 315 VEHICLE STORAGE CAUTION! We recommend that you follow these guidelines for • When installing the power distribution center storing your vehicle for extended periods. cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly • Fill the fuel tank. This will prevent water condensation positioned and fully latched.
Page 318 316 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Block the wheels. Do not apply the parking brake. Then, either disconnect the battery at the negative terminal or use the “Battery Save Feature” to conserve • Cut blocks of plywood about the same size of the tires. battery power.
Page 319 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 317 • Check the battery every four to six weeks to ensure 3. Make sure that the HOOD, LIFTGATE, and DOOR that the voltage is above 12.40 Volts. The voltage will switches are in adjustment. Perform the quick system drop more rapidly in hot temperatures.
Page 320: Replacement Bulbs
318 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Interior Bulbs Low/High Beam LED (Serviced at Bulb Number Headlamp Authorized Dealer) Message Center Front Park/Turn Signal LED (Serviced at Indicators Lamp Authorized Dealer) Cluster Front Side Marker Lamp 2886X Gauge Pack Center High Mounted LED (Serviced at...
Page 321: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 319 BULB REPLACEMENT 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and insert the replace- ment bulb. Front Headlamp, Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp 4. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the housing, For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer. and rotate the socket clockwise to lock it in place.
Page 322: Backup Lamps
320 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Backup Lamps 5. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install the replacement bulb. 1. Reach behind the rear bumper and press the release tabs on the backup lamp housing. 6. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the backup lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
Page 323: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 321 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 16 Gallons 60.6 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 8.4 Liter Engine – We recommend you use SAE 0W-40, 11 Quarts 10.4 Liters API Certified. Transmission 8.4 Liter Engine – We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 3.4 Quarts 3.2 Liters Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Page 324: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
322 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). Engine Oil We recommend you use a full synthetic 0W-40 or equivalent engine oil. Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters.
Page 325: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 323 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Transmission We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Rear Axle We recommend you use Castrol SAF-XJ/SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear and Axle Lubricant. Brake/Clutch Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR Brake and Clutch Fluid DOT 4 Motor Vehicle.
Page 327 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ... . .326 Required Maintenance Intervals ...327...
Page 328 326 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES At Each Stop For Fuel • Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this manual must be done at the times or mileages specified fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the vehicle performance and reliability.
Page 329 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 327 • Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct • Inspect the suspension components. operation. • Lubricate door hinges and check springs. At Each Oil Change • Check the engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps. •...
Page 330 328 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 6 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 331 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 329 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 18 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 332 330 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 333 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 331 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 42 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 334 332 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 54 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 335 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 333 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 336 334 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 337 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 335 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 90 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 338 336 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 102 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 339 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 337 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 114 Months Maintenance Ser- vice Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature, Authorized Service Center...
Page 340 338 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped). ❏...
Page 341 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 339 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service 126 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 342 340 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service 138 Months Maintenance Ser- Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. vice Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 343 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 341 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or 150 Months Maintenance Ser- vice Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 150,000 miles (250 000 km) or 120 months whichever comes first.
Page 344 342 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 345: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ....345 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ... .349 Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center..346 In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C..
Page 346 344 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM Traction Grades ..... . .352 TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....351 Temperature Grades.
Page 347: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 345 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 348: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
• Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process.
Page 349: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 347 In Mexico contact: Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P.
Page 350: Warranty Information
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 351: Mopar Parts
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 349 MOPAR PARTS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are dealer, and the manufacturer. available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety operating at its best.
Page 352: Publication Order Forms
Chrysler Group LLC vehicles. ing, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group LLC ve- Included are starting, operating, emergency and mainte- hicles.
Page 353: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 351 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:...
Page 354: Traction Grades
352 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Traction Grades controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and and C.
Page 355 INDEX...
Page 356 354 INDEX About Your Brakes ......218 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ....7 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 357 INDEX 355 Battery ....... . .284 Bulb Replacement ......319 Emergency Starting .
Page 358 356 INDEX Clean Air Gasoline ......248 Corrosion Protection ..... . .302 Cleaning Cruise Light .
Page 359 INDEX 357 Door Opener, Garage..... . .133 Towing ......274 Doors .
Page 360 358 INDEX Enhanced Accident Response Feature ... .49 Fluid Level Checks Ethanol ....... .249 Brake .
Page 361 INDEX 359 Octane Rating ......248 Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)....71 Requirements .
Page 362 360 INDEX Hood Release ......113 Keyless Go.......11 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid .
Page 363 INDEX 361 Bulb Replacement ..... .318 Oil Pressure ......156 Cruise .
Page 364 362 INDEX Low Tire Indicator ......245 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ....7 Low Tire Pressure System .
Page 365 INDEX 363 Materials Added to .....283 Phone, Cellular......71 Recommendation .
Page 366 364 INDEX Rear Camera ......131 Rotation, Tires ......244 Rear Liftgate .
Page 367 INDEX 365 Seats ........107 Starting ....... .202 Adjustment .
Page 368 366 INDEX Tilt Steering Column ..... . .124 Safety .......227 Time Delay, Headlight .
Page 369 INDEX 367 Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .19 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ....7 Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..17 Vehicle Storage .
Page 370 368 INDEX Water Windshield Defroster ..... . .62 Driving Through ..... . .212 Windshield Washers .
Page 371 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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