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Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA 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 features and equipment that are either standard or op- the name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Warnings And Cautions ....8 Rollover Warning .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION sion, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision improve with experience. When driving off-road or working workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect the vehicle essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
Page 7: Rollover Warning
INTRODUCTION 5 NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will control.
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section the U.S. government notes that the universal use of contains the information you desire.
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Page 10: Warnings And Cautions
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
Page 11: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 9 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.
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....14 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ..20 Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) .
Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Open Window Feature — Windows ......40 If Equipped .
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 72 If Equipped ......56 Event Data Recorder (EDR) .
Page 16: A Word About Your Keys
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition switch.
Page 17: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
Page 18: Removing Key Fob From Ignition
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Removing Key Fob From Ignition at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 19 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if WARNING! equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.
Page 20: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder The system uses the factory-mated Key Fob with Remote Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and Wireless Ignition ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC, Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation.
Page 21: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal Replacement Keys vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as vehicle.
Page 22: Customer Key Programming
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • This device must accept any interference that may be Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho- rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a received, including interference that may cause unde- blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics.
Page 23: Rearming The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: The Panic and Security alarms are quite differ- will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds to signal that the ent. Please take a moment to activate the Panic and the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this 16 second Security modes to hear the differences in the horn.
Page 24: To Disarm The System
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Disarm The System Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter, Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go pull on the front driver or passenger door handle (refer to To disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm, you will need to “Keyless Enter-N-Go”...
Page 25: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 The lights also will fade to off if you turn on the ignition NOTE: Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into after you close all the doors. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle the ignition switch disables the system from responding Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- to any button presses from that RKE transmitter.
Page 26: To Unlock The Doors
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock The Doors Flash Lamps With Remote Key Lock Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE This feature will cause the turn signal lamps to flash transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice to when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE unlock all doors.
Page 27: To Lock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 To Lock The Doors Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- This feature allows you to remotely lower both front door ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lamps will flash and windows at the same time.
Page 28: Programming Additional Transmitters
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The interior lights will turn off if you turn the 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical ignition switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while latch at the top of the RKE transmitter sideways with the Panic Alarm is activated.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.
Page 30: General Information
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal halves together. distance, check for these two conditions: General Information 1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and life of the battery is a minimum of three years.
Page 31: How To Use Remote Start
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 How To Use Remote Start WARNING! All of the following conditions must be met before the • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or engine will remote start: confined area.
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar NOTE: • If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low vehicle will start and then shutdown in 10 seconds. •...
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The NOTE: • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go Vehicle Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or feature, the ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.
Page 34: Door Locks
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped DOOR LOCKS When remote start is activated, the heated steering The power door locks can be manually locked or un- wheel, and driver heated seat features will automatically locked from inside the vehicle by using the door lock turn on in cold weather.
Page 35: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
Page 36: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If a rear door is locked, it cannot be opened from inside Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature — If Equipped the vehicle without first unlocking the door. The door If Auto Unlock is enabled, this feature will unlock all the may be unlocked manually by raising the lock knob.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. Child-Protection Door Lock Function Child-Protection Door Lock Location WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
Page 38: Keyless Enter-N-Go
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If a passive entry door handle has not been used for NOTE: For emergency exit from the rear seats when the Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, manually 72 hours, the passive entry feature for the handle may raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll time out.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 To Unlock From The Passenger Side: With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automati- cally.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors have been closed, the vehicle checks the inside and outside of the vehicle for any valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in EVIC, all doors will unlock when you push the button on the liftgate. If Unlock Driver Door 1st press is programmed in EVIC, the liftgate and Flipper glass will unlock when you press the button on the liftgate For further information, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Pro-...
Page 42: Windows
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either passive entry door handle. • The passive entry system will not operate if the RKE transmitter battery is dead.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 The power window switches remain active for 10 min- WARNING! utes after the ignition has been turned OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch or leave a vehicle with Keyless Enter- Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection —...
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE during Auto Up. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to Window Lockout Button the first detent and hold it to close the window manually. The Window Lockout button on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window controls on the rear doors.
Page 45: Wind Buffeting
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
Page 46: Liftgate Flipper Glass
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Liftgate Flipper Glass Once the liftgate flipper glass has been opened, connec- The liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the tion to the rear window wiper is interrupted, preventing liftgate is unlocked. To open the flipper glass, push up on activation of the rear wiper blade while the flipper glass the window switch located on the liftgate.
Page 47: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Power Liftgate — If Equipped To operate the power liftgate manually in the open The power liftgate may be opened by pulling direction, pull the liftgate handle once to initiate a power up on the liftgate handle or by pressing the cycle and then pull the handle a second time to put LIFTGATE button on the Remote Keyless Entry...
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE button to operate. If the liftgate is not fully open, press WARNING! the Liftgate button on the Key Fob to fully open the liftgate, and then press it again to close. During power operation, personal injury or cargo damage may occur.
Page 49: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. within the same cycle, the system will automatically However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- stop and the liftgate must be opened or closed manu- ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when ally.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering NOTE: The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage wheel inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation based on the severity and type of •...
Page 51: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even WARNING! on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat and cause an accident that includes you.
Page 52: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In an accident, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug WARNING! (Continued) belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in an • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. accident.
Page 55: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in an accident and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Page 56: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate. 3.
Page 57: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is WARNING! equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing the release button.
Page 58: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — Driver Center Passenger If Equipped First Row In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- Second Row locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in Third Row the shoulder belt.
Page 59: Seat Belt Pretensioners
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will Seat Belt Pretensioners hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is The seat belts for both front seating positions are now in the Automatic Locking Mode.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE identified by any markings, only through visual inspec- However if during a front impact, a secondary rear tion of the head restraint. The head restraint will be split impact occurs, the AHR may deploy based on the sever- in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and ity and type of the impact.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock 1 —...
Page 63: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert ) BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger BeltAlert ) to fasten their seatbelts. This feature is active whenever the ignition is on.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the 2. Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON/RUN position front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert may be (do not start the engine), and wait for the Seat Belt triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front Reminder Light to turn off.
Page 65: Seatbelt Lock Out
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Seatbelt Lock Out extender should be used only if the existing belt is not The center rear seat belt system has a lock out feature that long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex- will not allow you to extract the center webbing unless tender and store it.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The The Advanced Front Airbags have a multistage inflator words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 • Steering Wheel and Column This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags (SAB) to provide enhanced protection for an • Instrument Panel occupant during a side impact. The Supplemental Seat- •...
Page 68: Advanced Front Airbag Features
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Airbag Features WARNING! The Advanced Front Airbag system has multistage driver • No objects should be placed over or near the and front passenger airbags. This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as airbag on the instrument panel, because any such determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a...
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags (SAB) When the airbag deploys, it opens the seam between the Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags provide en- front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each airbag hanced protection to help protect an occupant during a deploys independently, that is a left side impact deploys side impact.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) SABIC airbags may offer side-impact and vehicle rollover protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure. Each airbag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side-impact head injuries.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Being too close to the SAB and SABIC airbags during WARNING! deployment could cause you to be severely injured or • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right killed. Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain •...
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Knee Impact Bolsters WARNING! The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger, and position front occu- Infants in rear-facing child restraints should never pants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger Airbags.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
Page 74: Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or WARNING! (Continued) side airbags in a frontal or side collision is required. • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument Based on the impact sensors signals, a central electronic panel during Advanced Front Airbag deployment ORC deploys the Advanced Front Airbags, SABIC air- could cause serious injury, including death.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Advanced Front Airbags may deploy in crashes with position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe airbag system is not on and the airbags will not inflate. initial deceleration.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE based on the collision type and severity. The steering WARNING! wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru- airbags inflate to their full size.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Based on the severity and type of collision, the side A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the airbag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be SABIC. The inflating SABIC pushes the outside edge of triggered, releasing a quantity of non-toxic gas.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as Front And Side Impact Sensors In front and side impacts, front and side impact sensors the battery has power or until the ignition key is can aid the ORC in determining the appropriate response removed.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation or all of the following may occur: continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- •...
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Airbag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your airbag WARNING! system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or may • Modifications to any part of the airbag system not function properly if modifications are made.
Page 81: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Airbag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine You will want to have the airbags ready to related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint inflate for your protection in a collision. The Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
Page 82: Child Restraints
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is were buckled/fastened; required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties •...
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 There are different sizes and types of restraints for Infants And Child Restraints children from newborn size to the child almost large • Safety experts recommend that children ride enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least seat Owner’s Manual to ensure you have the right seat one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child WARNING! restraint: • Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety airbag unless the airbag is turned off.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then, NOTE: For additional information, refer to pull the shoulder belt until it is fully extended from the www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Cana- retractor.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seatback, they should use a child closer to the center of the vehicle.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 connection to the top tether anchorages, have been anchors can be readily identified by the symbol located on available for some time. For some older child restraints, the seatback directly above the anchorages and are just many child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child strap kits or retro-fit kits.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that were provided with the child restraint system.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located on Seatback) To Access Top Tether Strap WARNING! Do not use the cargo tie downs located on the load floor. Improper usage of the tether can lead to a failure of an infant or child restraint.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with They are not visible until you fold the gap panel down. separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or Do not use the cargo tie down hooks located on the floor connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a behind the seat.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a position has an armrest tether that secures the arm rest in locking clip. If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, the upward position.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Pull down on the tether to unhook it from the plastic seat and attach the hook to the top tether anchor located on backing, then raise the armrest and attach the tether hook the back of the seat.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located on Seatback) Top Tether Strap Mounting...
Page 94: Engine Break-In Recommendations
92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE behind the gap panel. Please note the top tether anchor- WARNING! ages are not visible until you fold the gap panel down. • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to Do not use the cargo tie down hooks located on the floor behind the seats.
Page 95: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the SAFETY TIPS limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. Transporting Passengers Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO mental and should be avoided.
Page 96: Exhaust Gas
94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed and the climate WARNING! control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
Page 97: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Defroster Vehicle Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to Seat Belts feel the air directed against the windshield. See your Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, authorized dealer for service if your defroster is frays, and loose parts.
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al- Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- have been removed for cleaning.
Page 99: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Door Latches OutsideThe Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 101: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......106 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ... . . 110 Inside Day/Night Mirror .
Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Passenger’s Power Seat ....122 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ..138 Power Lumbar —...
Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ..147 Lane Change Assist ....152 Automatic Headlight Leveling —...
Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Electronic Speed Control ....161 To Cancel ......171 To Activate .
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Parksense Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . 192 Turning Parkview On Or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio ... 204 Parksense Sensors ....193 Overhead Console .
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Sunroof — If Equipped ... . 212 Venting Sunroof – Express ....216 Opening Sunroof —...
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 Electrical Power Outlets ....219 Cargo Storage Bins ....229 Power Inverter —...
Page 108: Mirrors
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position. The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers.
Page 109: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light in the button will illuminate to indicate when the dim- ming feature is activated.
Page 110: Outside Mirrors
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight forward or rearward to resist damage.
Page 111: Outside Power Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Outside Power Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s side door trim panel. The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a mirror, press the mirror select button for the mirror that you want to adjust.
Page 112: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle” for further information.
Page 113: Blind Spot Monitoring - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to to let the driver know that the system is operational.
Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire...
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the The BSM system can also be configured to sound an detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light audible (chime) alert and reduces the radio volume to located in the outside mirrors.
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate.
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in berms, etc.
Page 119: Rear Cross Path
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
Page 120: Modes Of Operation
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Modes Of Operation be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Page 121: Uconnect™ Phone - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert Blind Spot Alert Off present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime will When the BSM system is turned off there will be no also be sounded.
Page 122: Voice Command - If Equipped
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! Voice Commands can be initiated by pressing the VR • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or button located on the radio or steering wheel outside of a vehicle.
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 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 you have reached the desired position.
Page 124: Passenger's Power Seat
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reclining The Seatback WARNING! (Continued) The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the backward. Push the seatback switch forward or rear- shoulder belt is no longer resting against your ward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward WARNING! The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 126: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
Page 127: Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under Adjustment the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Some models may be equipped with manual front driver Release the bar once you have reached the desired or passenger seats.
Page 128: Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment - Recline
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — WARNING! Recline To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 129: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for CAUTION! HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF. Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the Press the switch once to select HIGH-level heating element and/or degrade the material of the seat.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Rear Heated Seats You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of with heated seats. There are two heated seat switches that heat in use.
Page 132: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will The ventilated seat switches are used turn OFF automatically after a maximum of 45 minutes. to control the speed of the fans located in the seat. Press the switch once to Ventilated Seats —...
Page 133: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Head Restraints Active Head Restraints — Front Seats Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable compo- by restricting head movement in the event of a rear- nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily impact.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the downward on the head restraint.
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players.
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift WARNING! (Continued) upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they ward on the head restraint to lower it. are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo.
Page 137: 60/40 Split Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 1. Pull upward on the release lever to release the seat. WARNING! Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a collision.
Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Fold the rear seat completely forward. WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers.
Page 139: Reclining Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Reclining Rear Seat WARNING! To recline the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release the lever Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the at the desired position.
Page 140: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED Once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seat, driver’s outside mirror, adjustable steering wheel posi- tion (if equipped), and the radio station preset settings.
Page 141: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory to 12 AM and 12 FM stations can be set). NOTE: Each time the S (SET) button and a numbered 6.
Page 142: Memory Position Recall
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ To recall the memory setting for driver two, press Customer-Programmable Features” in “Understanding MEMORY button number 2 on the driver’s door, or the Your Instrument Panel” for further information. UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 2.
Page 143: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 3. Press and release the memory S (SET) button located Easy Entry/Exit Seat on the driver’s door. This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the 4.
Page 144: To Open And Close The Hood
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE driving position when the key is placed into the TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ignition, and turned out of the LOCK position toward To open the hood, two latches must be released. the ACC/ON position.
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left CAUTION! and lift the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
Page 146: Lights
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is Headlight Switch on the parking lights, taillights, license plate The headlight switch is located on the left side of the light and instrument panel lights are also instrument panel, next to the steering wheel.
Page 147: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Headlights On Automatically With Wipers CAUTION! If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights, it also has this customer-programmable feature. When Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, your headlights are in the automatic mode and the steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the engine is running, they will automatically turn on when lenses.
Page 148: Smartbeam™ - If Equipped
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: When your headlights come on during the To Activate daytime, the instrument panel lights will automatically 1. Enable the Automatic High Beams. Refer to “Elec- dim to the lower nighttime intensity. Refer to “Lights” in tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer- this section for further information.
Page 149: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 2. Push back on the multifunction lever once again to Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights reactivate the system. Only This feature prevents the headlights from interfering NOTE: Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and with the vision of oncoming drivers.
Page 150: Parking Lights And Panel Lights
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features” in “Under- standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Parking Lights and Panel Lights To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise.
Page 151: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Interior Lights to its farthest position up until you hear a click. This Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front feature is termed the “Parade” mode and is useful when doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating headlights are required during the day.
Page 152: Lights-On Reminder
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lights-on Reminder NOTE: Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when Front Map/Reading Lights the driver’s door is opened.
Page 153: Ambient Light
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either Ambient Light side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light time visibility.
Page 154: Multifunction Lever
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows steering column. on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 155: High/Low Beam Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel to switch the headlights to high beam. Pulling the multifunction back toward the steering wheel will turn the low beams back on, or shut the high beams off. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
Page 156: Windshield Wiper Operation
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper the windshield wiper blades from returning to the operation.
Page 157: Windshield Washer Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Windshield Washer Operation To use the washer, push on the end of the lever (toward the steering wheel) and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
Page 158: Mist
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in the off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe cycles, then turn off. WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the Sensing feature to be turned off. Refer to “Electronic multifunction lever. Wiper delay position 1 is the least Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings sensitive, and wiper delay position 4 is the most sensi- (Customer-Programmable Features)”...
Page 160: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward This feature allows you to tilt the steering column (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or steering wheel upward or downward as desired.
Page 161: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING To tilt the steering column, move the lever up or down as COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull This feature allows you to tilt the steering column the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as upward or downward.
Page 162: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The heated steering wheel switch is located on the switch WARNING! bank below the climate controls. Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Press the switch to turn on the heated Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- steering wheel.
Page 163: Electronic Speed Control
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the WARNING! right side of the steering wheel. • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion, or other physical conditions must exer- cise care when using the steering wheel heater.
Page 164: To Activate
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed. To Activate Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system off, push the ON/OFF button a second time.
Page 165: To Set A Desired Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 To Set A Desired Speed To Vary The Speed Setting Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button crease speed by pushing the RES (+) button.
Page 166: To Accelerate For Passing
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Accelerate For Passing WARNING! Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed.
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in WARNING! light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes a radar sensor designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you.
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! − Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions You should switch off the ACC system: into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, distance conditions.
Page 169: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 The Cruise Control system has two control modes: • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an appropriate distance between vehicles. • Normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode for cruising at a constant preset speed. For additional information, refer to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode”...
Page 170: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise conditions: Control. • When in Four-Wheel Drive Low. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) •...
Page 171: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 To Activate To turn the system OFF, push and release the ON/OFF Push and release the ON/OFF button. The ACC menu in button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the EVIC displays “Adaptive Cruise Ready.”...
Page 172: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set A Desired ACC Speed Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the not, the vehicle may continue to accelerate beyond the set SET - button and release.
Page 173: To Cancel
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 To Cancel The system will disable ACC without erasing the memory if: • You softly tap the brake pedal. • You depress the brake pedal. • You press the CANCEL switch. • An Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) event occurs. •...
Page 174: To Turn Off
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If ACC is resumed or set with the ESC/TCS is To Turn Off off, ESC will automatically be re-engaged. The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if: •...
Page 175: To Vary The Speed Setting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 While ACC is set, the set speed can be decreased by WARNING! pressing and holding the SET - button. If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to de- The Resume function should only be used if traffic crease in 5 mph (10 km/h) increments until the button is and road conditions permit.
Page 176: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill. However, a slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. In addition, downshifting may occur while climbing uphill or descending down- hill.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Distance Setting 2 Distance Setting 1...
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The distance setting is changed. To change the distance setting, press the Distance button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on setting adjusts between long, medium, and short.
Page 179: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Press the MENU button (located on the steer- ing wheel) repeatedly until one of the follow- ing displays in the EVIC: Menu Button Adaptive Cruise Control Off − When ACC is deactivated, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise Control Off.”...
Page 180: Display Warnings And Maintenance
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Distance Setting Change The set speed will continue to display in place of the odometer reading when changing the EVIC display • System Cancel while ACC is set. • Acquisition/Loss of Target •...
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 system may also become temporarily blinded due to Control is still available. For additional information refer obstructions, such as mud, dirt or ice. In these cases, the to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode” in this EVIC will display “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of section.
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor, To remove the sensor follow these instructions: including transparent material or aftermarket grilles. 1. Unplug the connector by depressing the two tabs on Doing so could cause an ACC system failure or the connector and pulling it out.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 NOTE: When the sensor is removed, Adaptive Cruise Service ACC Warning Control, Normal Cruise Control, and Forward Collision If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ Warning will not be available. The cluster will display the FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates warning “ACC/FCW Unavailable - Service Radar Sen- there is an internal system fault.
Page 184: Precautions While Driving With Acc
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Precautions While Driving With ACC In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection issues. In these cases, ACC may brake late or unexpect- edly. The driver needs to stay alert and may need to intervene.
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Using ACC On Hills When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic conditions, and the steepness of the hills, ACC perfor- mance may be limited.
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lane Changing ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, ACC has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it’s too late for the ACC system to take action.
Page 187: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Stationary Objects And Vehicles General Information ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations Classification Specifications: where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and 47 C.F.R.
Page 188: Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode WARNING! In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, a normal (fixed speed) Cruise Control mode is available for cruis- In the normal Cruise Control mode, the system will ing at fixed speeds.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 To Vary The Speed Setting To Resume There are two ways to change the set speed: Press the RES + button and then remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will display the last set •...
Page 190: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped Forward Collision Warning (FCW) warns the driver of a potential collision with the vehicle in front of you and prompts the driver to take action in order to avoid the collision.
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 The default status of FCW is the “Far” setting, this allows WARNING! the system to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away. This Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to gives you the most reaction time.
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system the system to warn you of a possible collision with the from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle vehicle in front of you when you are much closer.
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 • FCW will not react to irrelevant objects such as over- head objects, ground reflections, objects not in the path of the car, stationary objects that are far away, oncom- ing traffic, or leading vehicles with the same or higher rate of speed.
Page 194: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service FCW Warning PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ IF EQUIPPED FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual there is an internal system fault.
Page 195: Parksense Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 ParkSense Sensors The ParkSense Warning Display is located in the Instru- The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/ ment cluster’s EVIC display. It provides both visual and bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is audible warnings to indicate the distance between the within the sensors’...
Page 196: Parksense Display
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status. Rear Park Assist Disabled Rear Park Assist ON...
Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone...
Page 199: Enabling And Disabling Park Sense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 200: Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist System
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE approximately five seconds. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Service the ParkSense Rear Park Assist System Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your When the ParkSense Rear Park Assist System is mal- Instrument Panel” for further information. When the functioning, the instrument cluster will actuate a single shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system is chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will display the...
Page 201: Cleaning The Parksense System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 • When you turn ParkSense off, the instrument cluster If “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” appears in the EVIC, see your authorized dealer. will display “PARK ASSIST OFF.” Furthermore, once you turn ParkSense off, it remains off until you turn Cleaning the ParkSense System it on again, even if you cycle the ignition key.
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc., CAUTION! must not be placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable fascia/bumper while driving the vehicle.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist • Drivers must be careful when backing up even System, it is strongly recommended that the ball when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sys- mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected tem.
Page 204: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear IF EQUIPPED camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear appears again.
Page 205: Turning Parkview On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be Drivers must be careful when backing up even when driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
Page 206: Turning Parkview On Or Off - Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting “enable rear camera in reverse” soft key. 5. Press the “save” soft key. Turning ParkView On or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio 1. Press the “menu” hard key. 2.
Page 207: Sunglasses Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Sunglasses Storage At the rear of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compartment access is a “push/push” de- sign. Push the chrome pad on the door to open. Push the chrome pad on the door to close.
Page 208: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle’s battery.
Page 209: Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Programming HomeLink WARNING! Before You Begin • Your motorized door or gate will open and close If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, while you are training the universal transceiver. erase all channels before you begin training.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After training a HomeLink channel, if the garage Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to program while door does not operate with HomeLink and the ga- keeping the indicator light in view.
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 This can usually be found where the hanging antenna 1. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING wire is attached to the garage door opener motor. It is button. The name and color of the button may vary by NOT the button normally used to open and close the manufacturer.
Page 212: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Gate Operator/Canadian Programming If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig- at this time. nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans- Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming mission –...
Page 213: Security
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 • Press the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener 3. Without releasing the button, proceed with Program- ming HomeLink Step 2 and follow all remaining steps. to complete the training for a Rolling Code. •...
Page 214: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with The power sunroof switch is located between the sun FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not visors on the overhead console.
Page 215: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in will open automatically from any position. The sunroof will open fully, then stop automatically.
Page 216: Pinch Protect Override
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts re- Sunshade Operation sult in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens.
Page 217: Sunroof Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 Sunroof Maintenance Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. Ignition OFF Operation The power sunroof switches remain active for up ap- proximately ten minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF.
Page 218: Opening Sunroof - Express
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof – Express WARNING! Press the sunroof switch rearward for less than one second • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in and release, and the sunroof glass will automatically slide fully open from any position, then stop.
Page 219: Closing Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 Closing Sunroof – Express Closing Power Shade – Express Press the sunroof switch forward for less than one second Press the shade switch forward for less than one second and release, and the sunroof glass will automatically and release, and the shade will automatically close, then close from any position, then stop.
Page 220: Pinch Protect Feature
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pinch Protect Feature Method 2: If three consecutive sunroof or shade close This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of attempts result in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close the sunroof or the shade during any close operation. If an attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch obstruction is detected, the sunroof or shade will auto- Protect disabled.
Page 221: Sunroof Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs Sunroof Fully Closed with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the minimize the buffeting or open any window. sunroof is fully closed.
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To ensure proper operation a MOPAR knob and element must be used. • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 Center Console Outlet Rear Power Outlet The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo WARNING! area. To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
Page 224: Power Inverter - If Equipped
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not touch with wet hands. • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, • Close the lid when not in use and while driving vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the battery even more quickly.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 150 Watts. Certain high-end video games, such as Play- the electrical device has been removed from the outlet the station3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating most power tools.
Page 226: Cupholders
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS WARNING! There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the center console. To avoid serious injury or death: • Do not use a three-prong adaptor. • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. •...
Page 227: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers STORAGE located in the fold-down center armrest. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Rear Cupholders Glove Compartment...
Page 228: Door Storage
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the Door Storage latch and lower the glove box door. Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy access. Opened Glove Compartment Door Panel Storage...
Page 229: Center Console
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 Center Console To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on The center console contains both an upper and a lower the small latch located on the lid. storage area. Storage Compartment Latches Storage Compartment...
Page 230: Cargo Area Features
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the needed. The flashlight features two bright LED light lower storage compartment. bulbs and is powered by rechargeable lithium batteries that recharge when snapped back into place. Press in on the flashlight to release it.
Page 231: Cargo Storage Bins
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, Cargo Storage Bins twice for low, and a third time to return to off. There are four removable storage bins located in the rear cargo area.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Two additional storage bins are located under the load floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor and attach the tether hook (attached to the bottom of the load floor) to the liftgate opening. Lower Storage Bins Tether Strap...
Page 233: Retractable Cargo Area Cover - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. To cover the cargo area: 1.
Page 234: Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart- ment.
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits • To help protect against personal injury, passengers described on the label attached to the left door or should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The left door center pillar.
Page 236: Rear Window Features
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent for intermittent operation and to the Rear Window Wiper/Washer second detent for continuous rear wiper operation. The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch Rotating the center portion upward once more will located on the control lever.
Page 237: Rear Window Defroster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” window defroster only when the engine is operating. position.
Page 238: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED rack frame. Once the crossbar is in the desired position, The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the retighten the with the wrench to lock the crossbar into weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, do • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care- not carry any loads on the roof rack without the fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the crossbars installed.
Page 241: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....242 Engine Oil Change Indicator System ..268 Instrument Cluster ....243 Fuel Economy .
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass / Temperature Display ..273 Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode ..293 Customer-Programmable Features Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (System Setup) ..... . 276 (Sales Code RES+RSC).
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 iPod /MP3 Control — If Equipped ..309 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ... . 318 Connecting The iPod Or External USB Radio Operation .
Page 244: Instrument Panel Features
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 5 — Climate Controls 9 — Fuel Door Release 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Lower Switch Bank 10 — Headlight Switch 3 — Radio 7 — Storage Bin 11 —...
Page 245: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 246: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS the ON/RUN position before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to 1. Tachometer ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly. Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000).
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 system. If this light remains on after several ignition WARNING! cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal problem diagnosed and corrected.
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. TOW/HAUL Indicator Light — If Equipped 9. Hill Descent Control Indicator Light — If Equipped This light will illuminate when the TOW/ The symbol indicates the status of the Hill HAUL button has been selected. The TOW/ Decent Control (HDC) feature.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should before the repair or service.
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS...
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 12. Position Light Indicator — If Equipped 14. Brake Warning Light This indicator will illuminate when the park This light monitors various brake functions, lights or headlights are turned on. including brake fluid level and parking brake application.
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- WARNING! ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on dangerous.
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have tion.
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 18. Fuel Door Reminder 22. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Red The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the Telltale Area vehicle where the fuel door is located. This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable red tell- tales.
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 25. Temperature Gauge WARNING! The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
Page 256: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER The EVIC consists of the following: (EVIC) • System Status The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units, System Setup) and sub menus.
Page 258: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Right front turn signal lamp out BACK Button Press the BACK button to scroll back to a • Left rear turn signal lamp out previous menu or sub menu. • Right rear turn signal lamp out •...
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 • Adaptive Cruise Off — When the Adaptive Cruise • Driver Override — If you apply the accelerator after Control (ACC) system is turned off. Refer to “Adap- setting the desired speed in the ACC system. Refer to tive Cruise Control (ACC)”...
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Clean Radar Sensor in the Front of Vehicle — If the • Oil change due ACC system deactivates due to performance limiting • Key in ignition conditions. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” • Lights on in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 • Remote start disabled — System fault • Function currently unavailable — Power Liftgate • Remote start disabled — Turn key • Unlock to operate — Power Liftgate • Remote start active — Key to Run •...
Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Sport Not Available in 4 Low 4 High is Required • Off Road Ride Height Level 1 — This message is displayed (for 5 seconds) when the vehicle has • Rock Not Available in 4 Low 4 High is Required achieved the Off Road Height Level 1.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 • Service Air Suspension System — This is displayed • Air Suspension System Cooling Down – Please Wait — when a fault has occurred in the system. The system This message is displayed if the compressor tempera- will have limited operation at that point.
Page 264: Evic White Telltale Lights
262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Speed Control SET EVIC White Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- This light will turn on when the electronic tales. These telltales include: speed control is SET. For further information, refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
Page 265: Evic Amber Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 • Power Steering System Over Temperature — • If the condition persists, see your authorized dealer for If Equipped service. If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER EVIC Amber Telltale Lights TEMP” message and a icon are displayed on the This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- EVIC screen, it indicates that extreme steering tales.
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Air Suspension Down to turn off the message. If the problem continues, the The air suspension down telltale will illumi- message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. nate when the air suspension is in use. For A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap further information, refer to “Starting And Op- may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
Page 267: Evic Red Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 • Oil Pressure Warning Light EVIC Red Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The telltales include: light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started.
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging If the light remains lit with the engine running your system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho- vehicle, will usually be drivable, however, see an autho- rized dealer. rized dealer for service as soon as possible.
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve- CAUTION! hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause Do In Emergencies”...
Page 270: Engine Oil Change Indicator System
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Oil Change Indicator System 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds. Oil Change Due Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change 3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. indicator system.
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions. The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- tion: Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode — If Equipped Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read “RESET”...
Page 272: Vehicle Speed
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Distance To Empty (DTE) Vehicle Speed Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is Speed”...
Page 273: Units
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 • Elapsed Time To Reset The Display Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all the displayed. Press and release the SELECT button once to Trip Computer functions.
Page 274: Vehicle Info
272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Tire PSI Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “SYS- Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Tire TEM” displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. PSI”...
Page 275: Keyless Enter-N-Go Display - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 • Your system can be set to display pressure units in PSI, kPa, or BAR. Keyless Enter-N-Go Display — If Equipped When the ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed to change ignition switch positions, the Keyless Enter-N-Go icon momentarily appears in the lower right corner of the EVIC display showing the new ignition switch position.
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The system will display the last known outside NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to an environment free from large metallic objects such as be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, ture is displayed.
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” indicator turns off. The compass will now function normally. Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North.
Page 278: Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Press the DOWN button until the “Compass Variance” Select Language message is displayed in the EVIC, then press the SELECT When in this display you may select one of five lan- button. The last variance zone number displays in the guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip EVIC.
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 Auto Lock Doors Remote Unlock Sequence When this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto- When Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press is selected, matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the (24 km/h).
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL grasped. With Passive Entry, if Driver Door 1st Press is the system has been activated or the check-mark is programmed touching the handle more than once will removed, showing the system has been deactivated. only result in the driver’s door opening. If driver door Refer to “Driver Memory Seat”...
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 Horn with Remote Lock Flash Lamps With Lock When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked This feature may be selected with or without the “Flash with the RKE transmitter.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Headlamps with Wipers Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Automatic Headlamps Only) (Available with Memory Seat Only) When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap- enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the proximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 REVERSE position. The mirrors will move back to their Illuminated Approach previous position when the transmission is shifted out of When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate REVERSE. To make your selection, press and release the and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL next to the feature showing the system has been activated Wiper Mode — If Equipped or the check-mark is removed, showing the system has When this feature is selected, the system will automati- been deactivated. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 Blind Spot Alert Forward Collision Warning There are three selections when operating Blind Spot Alert. The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) feature can be can By pressing and releasing the SELECT button once, the be set to Far, set to Near or turned Off. The default status Blind Spot Alert feature can be activated in “Blind Spot: of FCW is the Far setting.
Page 286: Media Center 730N/430/430N
284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display Units of Measure In: Operating Instructions The EVIC, odometer, and Uconnect™ gps (if equipped) (Voice Command System) — If Equipped can be changed between English and Metric units of Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ User measure.
Page 287: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction, without stopping.
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button RW/FF Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons and radio frequency. causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows.
Page 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Memory control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the When you are receiving a station that you wish to treble tones.
Page 290: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and Buttons 1 - 6 multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within CAUTION! 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
Page 292: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Notes on Playing MP3 Files Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or file recording media and formats are limited.
Page 293 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 • Maximum number of files: 255 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in names and folder names is limited.
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification quency (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, 192, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 160, 128, 112, 96,...
Page 295: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which (SALES CODE RES+RSC) allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s side of the radio faceplate.
Page 296: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or another selection.
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes (if equipped).
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the message broadcast from an FM station (FM mode only).
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 MUSIC TYPE Button Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Information Inform mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button Jazz Jazz or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five News News seconds will allow the program format type to be se-...
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL hours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set Program Type 16-Digit Character Display the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust Top 40 Top 40 the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL Weather Weather control knob.
Page 301: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: display window.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. and begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 303: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 SEEK Button SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning Random Play.
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. character extension) When reading discs recorded using formats other than •...
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the supported. following table are supported. In addition, variable bit Playback of MP3 Files rates (VBR) are also supported.
Page 306: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a time priority mode. single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or before writing to the disc.
Page 307: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the System Activation AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you down. may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory-installed satellite TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) radio system in your vehicle.
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly ESN/SID Access on or above the antenna. With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll Reception Quality...
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia INFO Button (Satellite) Mode Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or able).
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUSIC TYPE Button SETUP Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button following items: or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five •...
Page 311: Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by iPod /MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press NOTE: This section is for sales code RES and REQ/ the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display REL/RET radios only with Uconnect™.
Page 312: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device
310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate Uconnect™ Multimedia radio User’s Manual for iPod or external USB device support capability. • Connecting an iPod or consumer electronic audio device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the iPod /MP3 control feature to control the connected device.
Page 313: Using This Feature
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 • The audio device can be controlled using the radio Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to the vehicle’s iPod /MP3 control system (iPod or exter- buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod contents. nal USB device may take a few minutes to connect), the •...
Page 314: Play Mode
312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Jump backward in the current track by pressing and Play Mode When switched to iPod /MP3 control mode, the iPod holding the << RW button. Holding the << RW or external USB device automatically starts Play mode. In button long enough will jump to the beginning of Play mode, the following buttons on the radio faceplate the current track.
Page 315: List Or Browse Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 to the next screen of data for that track. Once all device, or press VR button and say Shuffle ON or screens have been viewed, the last INFO button press Shuffle Off . If the RND icon is showing on the radio will go back to the play mode screen on the radio.
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current fast will scroll through the list faster. During fast scroll, a slight delay in updating the information on list on the top line and the first item in that list on the radio display may be noticeable.
Page 317: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) CAUTION! Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the • Leaving the iPod or external USB device (or any Uconnect™ phone system. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in Controlling BTSA using Radio Buttons extreme heat or cold can alter the operation or To get into the BTSA mode, press either “AUX”...
Page 318: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Sirius Backseat Tv™) - If Equipped
316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Uconnect™ Multimedia Setup , then Select Audio Devices . (SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™) — IF EQUIPPED Satellite video uses direct satellite receiver broadcasting 3. Say name of the audio device or ask Uconnect™ technology to provide streaming video.
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 screen, a battery-powered remote control, and two head- sets. Refer to the “Uconnect™ Multimedia” section of Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further details. The LCD screen is located on the headliner behind the front seats.
Page 320: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a The remote sound system controls are located on the rear pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to mode of the sound system.
Page 321: Cd Player
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 The button located in the center of the left-hand control CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following grammed in the radio preset pushbutton. precautions: CD Player 1.
Page 322: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- Dual-Zone Manual Heating and Air Conditioning lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known good disc before considering disc player service.
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 • Passenger Temperature Control Blower Control Rotate this control to regulate the Rotate this control to regulate the tem- amount of air forced through the ven- perature of the air inside the passenger tilation system in any mode. The compartment for the right front seat blower speed increases as you move occupant.
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Mode Control (Air Direction) Floor Push the mode control buttons to choose from several Air is directed through the floor outlets with a patterns of air distribution. small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 NOTE: NOTE: • In Floor, Mix and Defrost modes a small amount of air • Continuous use of the recirculation mode may make will flow through the outboard panel outlets for the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. occupant comfort.
Page 326: Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air Conditioning Control Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control Press this button to engage the Air (ATC) — If Equipped Conditioning. A light will illuminate • The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) allows when the Air Conditioning System is both driver and front passenger seat occupants to engaged.
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 2. Recirculation Control Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when ON. 3. Left Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display This display shows the temperature setting for the left front seat occupant. 4.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode. The 11. Blower Control blower will engage immediately if the Defrost mode is There are seven blower speeds, the blower speed in- selected. creases as you move the control to the right from the lowest blower setting.
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 15. Driver Temperature Control Down Button 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is Provides the driver with independent temperature con- not necessary to change the settings. You will experience trol.
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Operation selected. This allows the front occupants to control the This system offers a full complement of manual override volume of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the features. Auto mode. NOTE: Each of these features operate independently The operator can also select the direction of the airflow from each other.
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 NOTE: In many temperature positions, the BI-LEVEL temperature settings for best windshield and side win- mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the panel dow defrosting. When the defrost mode is selected, the outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Page 332: Operating Tips
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: mode is not allowed in the Floor/Defrost Mix and • If the system is in Mix, Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C Defrost modes to improve window clearing operation. can be turned off, but the A/C system shall remain Recirculation will be disabled automatically if these active to prevent fogging of the windows.
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a Winter Operation non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works When operating the system during the winter months, very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarette make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows.
Page 334: Operating Tips Chart
332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart...
Page 335: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....339 Automatic Transmission ....345 Automatic Transmission .
Page 336 334 STARTING AND OPERATING Quadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/ On-Road Driving Tips ....367 Precautions – If Equipped ....355 Off-Road Driving Tips .
Page 337 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 Power Steering Fluid Check ... . . 375 Rain Brake Support – If Equipped ..387 Multi-Displacement System (MDS) Hill Descent Control (HDC) —...
Page 338 336 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . 403 Tire Rotation Recommendations ... 411 Radial-Ply Tires ..... 403 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .
Page 339 STARTING AND OPERATING 337 Fuel System Cautions ....425 Adding Fuel ......430 Carbon Monoxide Warnings .
Page 340 338 STARTING AND OPERATING Snow Plow ......450 Recreational Towing — Quadra-Trac I (Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel Recreational Towing Drive Models .
Page 341: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 STARTING PROCEDURES CAUTION! Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat ing precautions are not observed: belts.
Page 342: Keyless Enter-N-Go
340 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated Installing and Removing the ENGINE Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START START/STOP Button position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The Installing the Button starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage automatically when the engine is running.
Page 343: Normal Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 341 NOTE: The ENGINE START/STOP button should only To Turn Off the Engine Using ENGINE be removed or inserted with the ignition in the LOCK START/STOP Button position (OFF position for Keyless Enter-N-Go). 1. Place the shift lever in PARK, then press and release Normal Starting the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Page 344: Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F Or 7°C)
342 STARTING AND OPERATING • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN (engine not running) position and the transmission is in change the ignition switch to the ACC position (EVIC PARK, the system will automatically time out after displays “IGNITION MODE ACCESSORY”), 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the...
Page 345: If Engine Fails To Start
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 If Engine Fails To Start Clearing a Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) WARNING! If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather proce- • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into dures, it may be flooded.
Page 346: After Starting
344 STARTING AND OPERATING release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor The engine block heater cord is located: will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this • 3.6L Engine – coiled and strapped to the engine oil occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition dipstick tube.
Page 347: Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 345 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING! CAUTION! It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, ing precautions are not observed: the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in •...
Page 348: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
346 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System Gear Ranges This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK This is especially important when the engine is cold.
Page 349 STARTING AND OPERATING 347 NEUTRAL WARNING! This range is used when vehicle is standing for pro- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for longed periods with engine running. Engine may be started in this range. Set the parking brake and shift the the parking brake.
Page 350 348 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation 3.6L Engine The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows When in the DRIVE position, the first tap to the left (-) you to move the shift lever left (-) or right (+) when the will shift down one gear and will display that gear.
Page 351 STARTING AND OPERATING 349 the ERS designation for the current gear (the transmis- Screen Display sion will not downshift). For example, if you are in Actual Gear(s) Allowed 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-5 DRIVE and are in third (direct) gear, when you tap the * Applies to vehicles equipped with 5.7L engines only.
Page 352 350 STARTING AND OPERATING • vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph If the transmission temperature gets extremely hot, the (48 km/h); transmission will automatically select the most desirable gear for operation at this temperature. If the transmission • the TOW/HAUL switch has not been activated; temperature becomes hot enough, the “TRANSMISSION •...
Page 353 STARTING AND OPERATING 351 operating in TOW/HAUL mode, the transmission will normal operation. If the TOW/HAUL mode is desired, shift into direct gear and Overdrive will be enabled the switch must be pressed each time the engine is under steady cruise conditions. started.
Page 354 352 STARTING AND OPERATING To reset the transmission, use the following procedure: Torque Converter Clutch A feature, designed to improve fuel economy, has been 1. Stop the vehicle. included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. 2. Move the shift lever into the PARK position. A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- cally, at a calibrated speed, at light throttle.
Page 355: Rocking The Vehicle
STARTING AND OPERATING 353 gear) positions will demonstrate that the transmission Rocking the Vehicle is able to shift into and out of Overdrive. For vehicles If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can with 5.7L engines (which have two Overdrive gears), often be moved by a rocking motion.
Page 356: Four-Wheel Drive Operation
354 STARTING AND OPERATING The least amount of accelerator pedal pressure to main- FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION tain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or Quadra-Trac I Operating Instructions/ racing the engine, is most effective. Racing the engine or Precautions – If Equipped spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheat- The Quadra-Trac I is a single-speed (HI range only) ing and failure.
Page 357: Quadra-Trac Ii Operating Instructions/Precautions - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 • NEUTRAL Quadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/ Precautions – If Equipped • 4WD LOW The Quadra-Trac II transfer case is fully automatic in the normal driving 4WD AUTO mode. The Quadra-Trac II This transfer case is fully automatic in the 4WD HI mode. transfer case provides three mode positions: When additional traction is required, the 4WD LOW position can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts...
Page 358: Shift Positions
356 STARTING AND OPERATING Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends Shift Positions on tires of equal size, type, and circumference on each For additional information on the appropriate use of each wheel. Any difference will adversely affect shifting and transfer case mode position, see the information below: cause damage to the transfer case.
Page 359: Shifting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. It provides additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). NOTE: Refer to “Selec-Terrain – If Equipped” for further information on the various positions and their intended usages.
Page 360 358 STARTING AND OPERATING 4WD LOW to 4WD HI occur due to the mating clutch teeth not being prop- With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the erly aligned. Several attempts may be required for ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running, clutch teeth alignment and shift completion to occur.
Page 361: Quadra-Drive Ii System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, a “To to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Tow Vehicle Safely, Read Neutral Shift Procedure in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- Owners Manual”...
Page 362: Selec-Terrain™ - If Equipped
360 STARTING AND OPERATING case and axle coupling differ in design, their operation is similar. Follow the Quadra-Trac II transfer case shifting information, preceding this section, for shifting this system. SELEC-TERRAIN™ — IF EQUIPPED Description Selec-Terrain™ combines the capabilities of the vehicle control systems, along with driver input, to provide the best performance for all terrains.
Page 363 STARTING AND OPERATING 361 to allow more driver control of vehicle while maintain- traction with seamless steering feel to provide im- ing safe handling controls. The vehicle will lower (if proved handling and acceleration over two-wheel equipped with Air Suspension) to Aero Mode in High drive vehicles.
Page 364: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Display Messages
362 STARTING AND OPERATING equipped with air suspension, the vehicle level will change to Off-Road 2. If the Selec-Terrain™ switch is in ROCK mode, and the transfer case is switched from 4WD Low to 4WD High, the Selec-Terrain™ system will return to AUTO. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Messages When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will...
Page 365 STARTING AND OPERATING 363 • Off-Road 1 (OR1) (Raises the vehicle approximately the vehicle height will be automatically lowered to 1.3 in (33 mm) – This position should be the default OR1. Refer to “Off-Road Driving Tips” in “Starting position for all off-road driving until OR2 is needed. A and Operating”...
Page 366 364 STARTING AND OPERATING • Park Mode (Lowers the vehicle approximately 1.5 in air suspension buttons. Refer to “Selec-Terrain™” in (38 mm) – This position lowers the vehicle for easier “Starting and Operating” for further information. passenger entry and exit as well as lowering the rear of The system requires that the engine be running for all the vehicle for easier loading and unloading of cargo.
Page 367: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Display Messages
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 To assist with changing a spare tire, the Quadra-Lift™ air Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) suspension system has a feature which allows the auto- Display Messages matic leveling to be disabled. Press and hold both the When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will “Up”...
Page 368 366 STARTING AND OPERATING Pressing the “UP” button once will move the suspension Automatic height changes will occur based on vehicle one position higher from the current position, assuming speed and the current vehicle height. The indicator lamps all conditions are met (i.e. engine running, speed below and EVIC messages will operate the same for automatic threshold, etc).
Page 369: On-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 367 • Park Mode – Indicator lamp 3 will be illuminated ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS when the vehicle is in Park Mode. If Park Mode is Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a requested while vehicle speed is between 15 mph narrower track to make them capable of performing in a (24 km/h) and 25 mph (40 km/h), indicator lamp 4 wide variety of off-road applications.
Page 370: Off-Road Driving Tips
368 STARTING AND OPERATING OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Quadra-Lift™ – If Equipped When off-roading, it is recommended that the lowest NOTE: Prior to off-road driving, remove the front air useable vehicle height that will clear the current obstacle dam to prevent damage. The front air dam is attached to or terrain be selected.
Page 371: Driving Through Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 369 Driving Through Water Driving through water more than a few inches/ Although your vehicle is capable of driving through centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure water, there are a number of precautions that must be safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
Page 372: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
370 STARTING AND OPERATING Standing Water lower gear than necessary to maintain forward motion. Avoid driving in standing water deeper than 20 inches Over-revving the engine can spin the wheels and traction (51 cm), and reduce speed appropriately to minimize will be lost.
Page 373: Traction Downhill
STARTING AND OPERATING 371 regulate your speed. If the brakes are required to control Traction Downhill vehicle speed, apply them lightly and avoid locking or Shift the transmission into a low gear, and the transfer skidding the tires. case into 4WD LOW range. Let the vehicle go slowly down the hill with all four wheels turning against engine WARNING! compression drag.
Page 374: Power Steering
372 STARTING AND OPERATING • Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. WARNING! Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and exhaust system for damage. Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. You might •...
Page 375 STARTING AND OPERATING 373 and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. to “Electronic Vehicle Information (EVIC)” in “Under- The system will vary its assist to provide light efforts standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. while parking and good feel while driving. If the electro- If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER TEMP”...
Page 376: L Engine
374 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the condition persists, see your authorized dealer for • Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steer- service. ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time. This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering 5.7L Engine system.
Page 377: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 375 Power Steering Fluid Check WARNING! Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are with the engine off to prevent injury from moving apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
Page 378: Multi-Displacement System (Mds) (If Equipped) - 5.7L Engine Only
376 STARTING AND OPERATING MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) (IF EQUIPPED) — 5.7L ENGINE ONLY This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load and cruise conditions. The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required.
Page 379 STARTING AND OPERATING 377 NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound the parking brake.
Page 380: Electronic Brake Control System
378 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- brake control system that includes the Anti-Lock Brake ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake or injury.
Page 381: Traction Control System (Tcs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 379 Differential (BLD), functions similar to a limited-slip WARNING! differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics the other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the wheel.
Page 382: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
380 STARTING AND OPERATING benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ing pressure during the stopping sequence (do not This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by “pump” the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the unless braking is no longer desired.
Page 383: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle WARNING! path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match tions and driving conditions, influence the chance the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appro- that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
Page 384 382 STARTING AND OPERATING as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed High Range (Four-Wheel Drive Models) or and driving to the prevailing road conditions. Two-Wheel Drive Models WARNING! This is the normal operating mode for ESC in 4WD HIGH range and in two-wheel drive vehicles.
Page 385 STARTING AND OPERATING 383 to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would nor- with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or mally allow is required to gain traction.
Page 386: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
384 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Sway Control (TSC) WARNING! TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle actions to attempt to stop the sway. The system may down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the reduce engine power and apply the brake of the appro- trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.
Page 387 STARTING AND OPERATING 385 HSA Activation Criteria WARNING! The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to activate: There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than 8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, •...
Page 388 386 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing With HSA WARNING! (Continued) HSA will provide assistance when starting on a grade • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle when pulling a trailer. on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK and using the parking brake, it will roll WARNING! down the hill and could cause a collision with...
Page 389: Ready Alert Braking - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 Ready Alert Braking – If Equipped Hill Descent Control (HDC) — Four-Wheel Drive Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to Models With MP3023 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only reach full braking during emergency braking situations. HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may during off-road driving situations and is available in 4WD...
Page 390 388 STARTING AND OPERATING When HDC is enabled, the HDC icon will be illuminated HDC Operation in 4WD Low Range in the instrument cluster. HDC will automatically apply To enable HDC, press the HDC switch or put the the brakes to control downhill speed to the selected level Selec-Terrain™...
Page 391: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 • PARK = HDC will not function ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF Indicator Light HDC is intended for low speed off-road driving only. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator At vehicle speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h), HDC will no Light”...
Page 392: Tire Safety Information
390 STARTING AND OPERATING Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac- TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little Tire Markings throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. NOTE: •...
Page 393 STARTING AND OPERATING 391 • LT (Light Truck) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- letters “LT”...
Page 394 392 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 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 396: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
394 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 397: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 395 Tire Terminology and Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof. Cold Tire Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 398: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
396 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location...
Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 axles must not be exceeded. For further information on This placard tells you important information about GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to the: “Vehicle Loading” in this section. 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of...
Page 400 398 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of of your vehicle with varying seating configurations cargo and luggage load capacity.
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Page 402: Tires - General Information
400 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 403: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 401 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 ve- Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to able steering response.
Page 404 402 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.
Page 405: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 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 406: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped
404 STARTING AND OPERATING Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and CAUTION! Wheel – If Equipped The spare tire of your vehicle is equivalent in look and Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take function as the original equipment tire and wheel found your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a on the front or rear axle of your vehicle.
Page 407: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 405 Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip- Full Size Spare – If Equipped ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. on your vehicle at the first opportunity. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Page 408: Tire Spinning
406 STARTING AND OPERATING your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the Tire Spinning original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not first opportunity. spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h). WARNING! WARNING! Limited-use spares are for emergency use only.
Page 409: Tread Wear Indicators
STARTING AND OPERATING 407 Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
Page 410: Replacement Tires
408 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Tires WARNING! The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- years, regardless of the remaining tread.
Page 411: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 409 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING • Due to limited clearance, use SAE class “S” low profile CAUTION! (Continued) cables or traction devices only. Security Chain Com- • Because of restricted traction device clearance be- pany (SCC) Super Z6 #SZ 441 cables or equivalent are tween tires and other suspension components, it is recommended.
Page 413: Snow Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 411 Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what CAUTION! (Continued) was originally equipped with your vehicle and should • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s in- not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph structions on the method of installation, operating (120 km/h).
Page 414: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
412 STARTING AND OPERATING These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off-Road type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to main- tain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will cold tire pressure. Once the low tire pressure warning has decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on been illuminated, the tire pressure must be increased to cold inflation tire pressure.
Page 416 414 STARTING AND OPERATING be ON. In this situation, the Tire Pressure Monitoring CAUTION! (Continued) Telltale Light will turn OFF only after the tires have been • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap.
Page 417: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 415 • The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte- The TPMS consists of the following components: nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain • Receiver Module correct tire pressure using an accurate tire gauge, even •...
Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING will automatically update and the Tire Pressure Monitor- 2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting ing Telltale Light will extinguish, once the updated tire that affects radio wave signals. pressures have been received. The vehicle may need to be 3.
Page 419: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 417 on solid. In addition, a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” mes- Premium System – If Equipped sage will be displayed for 75 seconds. For each subse- The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless quent ignition switch cycle, a chime will sound, a “SER- technology with wheel rim-mounted electronic sensors to VICE TPM SYSTEM”...
Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au- dible chime will be activated, when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low.
Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible, in PSI, kPa, or BAR. and inflate the low tire(s) that is “flashing”...
Page 422 420 STARTING AND OPERATING message will not be present, and a pressure value will be SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message is then followed by a displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by graphic display, with pressure values still shown. This any of the following: indicates the pressure values are still being received from the TPM Sensors but they may not be located in the...
Page 423: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 421 the EVIC will display a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM mes- General Information sage for three seconds and then display dashes (- -) in This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and place of the pressure value. For each subsequent ignition RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Page 424: Fuel Requirements
422 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS optimum performance. The use of premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not provide any benefit over 3.6L Engine regular gasoline in these engines. This engine is designed to meet all emis- sions regulations and provide excellent Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to fuel economy and performance when us- your engine.
Page 425: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 423 Reformulated Gasoline CAUTION! Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are spe- line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- blends may result in starting and driveability prob- prove air quality.
Page 426: Mmt In Gasoline
424 STARTING AND OPERATING If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E85 MMT In Gasoline fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline •...
Page 427: Materials Added To Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 425 Materials Added to Fuel CAUTION! (Continued) All gasoline sold in the United States is required to • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to detergents or other additives is not needed under normal overheat.
Page 428: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
426 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper WARNING! maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mal conditions repaired promptly.
Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 the other sections of this manual for information on CAUTION! features that are common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline-only powered vehicles. Only vehicles with the E85 fuel filler door label can operate on E85. E85 Fuel Cap E85 Badge...
Page 430: Ethanol Fuel (E85)
428 STARTING AND OPERATING Ethanol Fuel (E85) When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: E85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and • you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less 15% unleaded gasoline. than 1/4 full •...
Page 431: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E85) And Gasoline Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 429 • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully Starting compatible with E85 and may form deposits in your The characteristics of E85 fuel make it unsuitable for use engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C).
Page 432: Replacement Parts
430 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure The gas cap is located behind the locking fuel filler door, that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 433 STARTING AND OPERATING 431 Fuel Filler Door Release Switch Fuel Filler Cap 2. Open the fuel filler door, and remove the fuel filler cap.
Page 434 432 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near system could result from using an improper fuel the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the cap (gas cap).
Page 435: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 433 NOTE: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message • When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel If the vehicle diagnostic system determines tank is full. that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a loose gascap indicator •...
Page 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front included on this label and indicates the month, day, and and rear axles.
Page 437 STARTING AND OPERATING 435 Inflation Pressure The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commer- This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for cial scale to ensure that the GVWR has not been ex- all loading conditions up to full GAWR. ceeded.
Page 438: Trailer Towing
436 STARTING AND OPERATING Common Towing Definitions CAUTION! The following trailer towing related definitions will assist you in understanding the following information. Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
Page 439 STARTING AND OPERATING 437 Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) WARNING! The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) or evenly.
Page 440 438 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Tongue Weight (TW) Weight-Distributing Hitch The TW is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball A weight-distributing hitch system works by applying by the trailer. In most cases it should not be less than 10% leverage through spring (load) bars.
Page 441 STARTING AND OPERATING 439 WARNING! • An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability, and brak- ing performance, and could result in a collision. • Weight-distributing hitch systems may not be compatible with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational Vehicle dealer for addi- tional information.
Page 442 440 STARTING AND OPERATING With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect)
Page 443: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Your vehicle may be factory equipped for safe towing of Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry trailers weighing over 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) with the Standards optional Trailer Tow Prep Package. See your authorized Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) dealer for package content.
Page 444: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
442 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ Model GCWR (Gross Com- Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Trailer Tongue Model bined Wt. Rating) (Gross Trailer Wt.) Wt.
Page 445: Trailer And Tongue Weight
STARTING AND OPERATING 443 Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
Page 446: Towing Requirements
444 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph options, must be considered as part of the total load on (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
Page 447 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a and will not shift during travel. When trailering grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts the tow vehicle.
Page 448 446 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Tires replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle’s − Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact GVWR and GAWR limits. spare tire. Towing Requirements –...
Page 449 STARTING AND OPERATING 447 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) distance. When towing, you should allow for ad- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they ditional space between your vehicle and the ve- should be of adequate capacity.
Page 450 448 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 —...
Page 451: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 Towing Tips The transmission fluid and filter should be changed if Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy of continuous operation.
Page 452: Snow Plow
450 STARTING AND OPERATING Cooling System SNOW PLOW To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment heating, take the following actions: should not be added to the front end of your vehicle. The airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the −...
Page 453: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheel OFF the Two-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive Models Ground Models See Instructions • Transmission in PARK Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED • Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) •...
Page 454: Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models
452 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models 6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for tow- DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain ing, to secure the front wheels in the straight position. will result. 7.
Page 455: Recreational Towing - Quadra-Trac Ii
STARTING AND OPERATING 453 NOTE: This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or CAUTION! vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are OFF the • Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. ground. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer CAUTION! case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing.
Page 456 454 STARTING AND OPERATING Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for CAUTION! (Continued) recreational towing. • Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will be CAUTION! damaged. It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N) before Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) recreational towing to prevent damage to internal...
Page 457 STARTING AND OPERATING 455 4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine. 5. Press and hold the brake pedal. 6. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 7. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed transfer case N (Neutral) button (located by the selector switch) for four seconds, until the light behind the N symbol starts to blink,...
Page 458 456 STARTING AND OPERATING 12. Firmly apply the parking brake. continue to be met until the four seconds elapse and the shift has been completed. If any of these require- 13. Shift the transmission into PARK. ments are not met prior to pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button or are no longer met during the four second CAUTION! timer, then the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light will flash...
Page 459 STARTING AND OPERATING 457 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it con- DRIVE SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL” message will no longer nected to the tow vehicle. be displayed on the EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information Center). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center 2.
Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case NEUTRAL NOTE: • Steps 1 through 7 are requirements that must be met (N), turning the engine OFF may be required to avoid gear clash. prior to pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed.
Page 461: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flashers ....460 Jump-Starting ......468 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 462: Hazard Warning Flashers
460 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank just above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 463: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 461 • You can also turn the temperature control to maximum WARNING! heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a You or others can be badly burned by hot engine supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 464: Jack Location
462 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location WARNING! (Continued) The scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The in rear cargo area, below the load floor. vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed.
Page 465: Preparations For Jacking
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 463 Preparations for Jacking 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jack- 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or ing position. For example, if changing slippery surfaces.
Page 466: Jacking Instructions
464 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. help prevent personal injury or damage to your •...
Page 467 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 465 CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from storage. 2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left, one turn, while the wheel is still on the ground.
Page 468 466 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. For the front axle, place the jack and protective cap on 5. For the rear axle, place the jack and protective cap in the body flange just behind the front tire Do not raise the the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire.
Page 469 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 467 6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. WARNING! Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability.
Page 470: Jump-Starting
468 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 12. Securely store the road wheel and jack in the cargo 13. Have the aluminum road wheel and tire repaired as area. soon as possible and properly secure the spare tire, jack and tool kit. WARNING! A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-...
Page 471: Preparations For Jump-Start
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 469 NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack Preparations For Jump-Start follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and The battery in your vehicle is located under the passen- precautions. ger’s front seat. There are remote locations located under the hood to assist in jump-starting.
Page 472: Jump-Starting Procedure
470 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive WARNING! (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to remove it. • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- 4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park ever the hood is raised.
Page 473 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 471 CAUTION! WARNING! Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the Failure to follow these procedures could result in discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle could cause the battery to explode and could result in or the discharged vehicle.
Page 474: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
472 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 9. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be vehicle.
Page 475: Shift Lever Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 473 4. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully remove CAUTION! the shift lever override access cover, located on the bottom of the cupholder. Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for 5.
Page 476 474 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift™ must be be lowered to the Park level (for example, engine will not lowered to the Park (lowest) level, and have automatic run), tie-downs must be fastened to the axles (not to the leveling disabled, before tying them down (from the body).
Page 477: Towing Without The Ignition Key Fob
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 475 Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent CAUTION! damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other • Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when equipment designed for the purpose, following equip- ment manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 478: Two-Wheel Drive Models
476 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Two-Wheel Drive Models If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. 15 miles (24 km), tow with the rear wheels OFF the ground.
Page 479: Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 477 Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels • Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and Internal damage to the transmission or transfer the opposite end on a towing dolly.
Page 481: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment – 3.6L ....481 Engine Oil Filter ..... 490 Engine Compartment –...
Page 482 480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Brake System ..... . . 505 Halogen Headlamps – If Equipped ..525 Front/Rear Axle Fluid .
Page 483: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 3.6L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 484: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 5.7L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 485: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM – OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
Page 486: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II problem continues, the message will appear the next time system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the vehicle is started.
Page 487: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will system to update. A recheck with the above test routine happen: may then indicate that the system is now ready. a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal...
Page 488: Dealer Service
486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
Page 489: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a CAUTION! (Continued) fully warmed engine is shut off, or before starting the • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids engine after it has sat overnight. that protect the performance and durability of Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance...
Page 490 488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is Identification Symbol time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. This symbol means that the oil has Refer to “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 491 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating engine oil viscosity for your vehicle. For information on temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Page 492: Engine Oil Filter
490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Materials Added to Engine Oils Engine Oil Filter Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter detection dyes, to your engine oil. Engine oil is an at every oil change.
Page 493: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc) can tenance required. provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire.
Page 494 492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep • It is essential when replacing the cables on the flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use battery that the positive cable is attached to the a booster battery or any other booster source with positive post and the negative cable is attached to an output greater than 12 Volts.
Page 495: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system.
Page 496: Body Lubrication
494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling hood latching components to ensure proper function. R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- When performing other underhood services, the hood carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be Protection Agency (EPA) and is an ozone-saving product.
Page 497 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 Avoid using the wiper blades to wipe frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- ing on geographical area and frequency of use.
Page 498: Adding Washer Fluid
496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press the blade holder.
Page 499: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance. Exhaust System To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust exceeds the temperature range of your climate.
Page 500 498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con- and can eventually poison you.
Page 501: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 • Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is impor- vehicle. tant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper •...
Page 502 500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Coolant Checks If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti- Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where bottle.
Page 503 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 Adding Coolant CAUTION! Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze), other than coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance intervals. This engine coolant (antifreeze) can be used up the specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), to 5 Years or 104,000 miles (169 000 km) before replace- may result in engine damage and may decrease ment.
Page 504 502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant Cooling System Pressure Cap (antifreeze) and distilled water. Use higher concentra- The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine tions (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below -34°F coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant (-37°C) are anticipated.
Page 505 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 503 Coolant Level WARNING! (Continued) The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one determining that the engine coolant (antifreeze) level is specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en- adequate.
Page 506 504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are Points To Remember required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling (kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming system should be pressure tested for leaks.
Page 507: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 Brake System Fluid Level Check – Brake Master Cylinder In order to assure brake system performance, all brake The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked system components should be periodically inspected. when performing under the hood service, or immedi- Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 508 506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the Parts”...
Page 509: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to WARNING! (Continued) 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m). • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could CAUTION! be damaged, causing partial or complete brake Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage...
Page 510: Transfer Case
508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Fluid CAUTION! Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the hole, when the vehicle is in a level position. Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage then and cause them to leak. Drain First remove fill plug, then remove drain plug.
Page 511: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 Automatic Transmission CAUTION! Selection of Lubricant Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter mance.
Page 512 510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- nents. Such damage is not covered by the New ration in transmission shift quality and/or torque Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 513 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 Fluid Level Check – 5.7L Engine 6. Remove the dipstick again, and note the fluid level on Check the fluid level while the transmission is at normal both sides. The fluid level should be between the “HOT” operating temperature.
Page 514: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on CAUTION! trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Be aware that if the fluid temperature is below 50°F (10°C) it may not register on the dipstick.
Page 515 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or a mild such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Page 516 514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel and Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner. chrome-plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
Page 517 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 • For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or a mild Leather Seat Care And Cleaning soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove the MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom- stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue. mended for leather upholstery.
Page 518 516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces WARNING! All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or any commercial Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type Many are potentially flammable, and if used in cleaner.
Page 519: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 2. Dry with a soft cloth. component may be stamped on the inside cover, other- wise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the Seat Belt Maintenance inside cover that corresponds to the following chart. Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Page 520 518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 40 Amp Air Suspension 30 Amp E-Brake Green Pink 30 Amp Power Liftgate Module 30 Amp Headlamp Wash Relay Pink Pink Contact 30 Amp Trailer Tow 30 Amp...
Page 521 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Powertrain Control 20 Amp Electronic Limit Slip Blue Module/Powertrain Yellow Differential/Air Suspen- Control Module Trans- sion mission Range 20 Amp Liftgate/Headrest 60 Amp Radiator Fan Motor HI/...
Page 522 520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 15 Amp Video/Universal Garage 20 Amp Power Seat Module(s)/ Blue Door Opener Yellow Adaptive Cruise Control/Audio 10 Amp Heating, Ventilation & Telematics/Daytime Air Conditioning (Cli- Running Lights Relay/ mate Control System)
Page 523 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 521 Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 10 Amp Horns (Low/High) – 10 Amp Tire Pressure Monitor Right 10 Amp Horns (Low/High) – 15 Amp J1962 Diag Connector Left Blue 25 Amp Rear Wiper...
Page 524 522 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini Description CAUTION! tridge Fuse • When installing the totally integrated power mod- Fuse ule cover, it is important to ensure the cover is 15 Amp Left Rear Parklamps properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to Blue do so may allow water to get into the totally 20 Amp...
Page 525: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523 VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your Interior Lights Bulb Type battery. You may: Glove Box Lamp ......194 Grab Handle Lamp .
Page 526: Bulb Replacement
524 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Exterior Lights Bulb Type Aux Aperature Backup Lamps ..7440 (W21W) High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) – Auxiliary Liftgate Tail Lamps ....W3W If Equipped Front Park/Turn Lamp .
Page 527: Halogen Headlamps - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 525 NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- Front Turn Signal charge (HID) headlamps, when the headlamps are 1. Open the hood. turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This dimin- ishes and becomes more white after approximately 2.
Page 528 526 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Firmly grasp the bulb by the two latches and squeeze 4. Align the index tabs of the front fog lamp bulb with them together to unlock the bulb from the back of the the slots in the collar of the bulb opening on the back of front fog lamp housing.
Page 529: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 527 Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps 3. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly rearward to disengage the lamp from the aperture panel. 1. Raise the liftgate. 4. Twist socket counter clockwise and remove from 2.
Page 530: Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp
528 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower trim from the liftgate. 3. Once lower trim is loose, close the liftgate. 4.
Page 531: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 529 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Rear License Lamp The center high-mounted stop lamp is an LED assembly. 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the See your authorized dealer for replacement. snap tab to remove the license lamp lens.
Page 532: Fluid Capacities
530 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 3.6L and 5.7L Engines 24 Gallons 91 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze 5-Year/100,000 Mile...
Page 533: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 531 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 534: Chassis
532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Transfer Case – 3.6L Engine Shell Automatic Transmission Fluid 3353 or equivalent. Transfer Case – 5.7L Engine MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
Page 535 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....534 Required Maintenance Intervals ..535...
Page 536 534 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km). manual must be done at the times or mileages specified NOTE: to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best •...
Page 537 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 535 • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in master cylinder, power steering and transmission “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- (5.7L only) and add as needed.
Page 538 536 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 539: Service Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 537 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 540 538 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 541 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 539 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 56,000 miles (91 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 542 540 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 64,000 miles (104 000 km). ❏...
Page 543 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 541 72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 544 542 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 88,000 miles (143 000 km). Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 545 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 543 96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏...
Page 546 544 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 547 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 545 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 120,000 miles (195 000 km). ❏...
Page 548 546 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or Schedule 102 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 549 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 547 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or Schedule 114 Months Maintenance ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 550 548 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 551: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Vehicle......551 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 552 550 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Traction Grades ..... 557 Quality Grades ......557 Temperature Grades .
Page 553: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 551 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 554: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
552 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (877) 426–5337 •...
Page 555: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 553 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 556: Warranty Information
554 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 557: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 555 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.
Page 558 556 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Service Manuals • Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the information that students and professional technicians assistance of service and engineering specialists to need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles.
Page 559: Traction Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 557 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 560: Temperature Grades
558 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 561 INDEX...
Page 562 560 INDEX Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 164 Alarm, Panic ......25 Adding Fuel .
Page 563 INDEX 561 Fluid Level Check ....510,511 Fluid Check ......505 Fluid Type .
Page 564 562 INDEX Cargo Area Features ..... . 228 Clean Air Gasoline ..... . . 423 Cargo Compartment .
Page 565 INDEX 563 Coolant Level ......503 Dipsticks Disposal of Used Coolant ....503 Automatic Transmission .
Page 566 564 INDEX E-85 Fuel ......426 Emission Control System Maintenance ..484 Electric Remote Mirrors .
Page 567 INDEX 565 Oil Selection ..... . . 488,530 Engine Oil Disposal ....490 Oil Synthetic .
Page 568 566 INDEX Engine Oil ......487 Gasoline ......422 Power Steering .
Page 569 INDEX 567 Gasoline, Reformulated ....423 On With Wipers ..... . . 145 Gauges Replacing .
Page 570 568 INDEX Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....18 Key, Programming ......20 Infant Restraint .
Page 571 INDEX 569 Light Bulbs ......97 Headlights On With Wipers ....145 Lights .
Page 572 570 INDEX Turn Signal ....97,144,525,527 Memory Seats and Radio ....138 Vanity Mirror .
Page 573 INDEX 571 Multi-Function Control Lever ....144 Identification Logo ..... 488 Materials Added to .
Page 574 572 INDEX Parking Brake ......376 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ....63 Personal Settings .
Page 575 INDEX 573 Rear Park Sense System ....192 Replacement Bulbs ..... . . 523 Rear Seat, Folding .
Page 576 574 INDEX Satellite Radio (Uconnect™ studios) ... 316 Memory ......138 Schedule, Maintenance .
Page 577 INDEX 575 Shifting ....... 345 Engine Block Heater ....344 Automatic Transmission .
Page 578 576 INDEX Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..63 Tires ......97,400,557 Suspension, Air .
Page 579 INDEX 577 Snow Tires ......411 Minimum Requirements ....444 Spare Tire .
Page 580 578 INDEX UCI Connector ......309 Viscosity, Engine Oil ..... . 489 Uconnect™...
Page 581 INDEX 579 Windows ......40 Windshield Wiper Blades ....494 Power .
Page 582 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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Jeep 2011 Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual

Introduction 1

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

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