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  • Page 1 Challenger 2 0 1 2 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • 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 the features and equipment that are either standard or optional name Chrysler Canada Inc.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...

  • Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number

    6 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 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or death. NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.

  • Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Vehicle Security Alarm ....18 Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) .
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Using The Panic Alarm ....25 Trunk Lock And Release ....40 Programming Additional Transmitters .
  • Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Seat Belt Extender ..... 56 Safety Tips ......80 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —...

  • Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9

    12 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 15: Key Fob

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.

  • Page 16: Removing Key Fob From Ignition

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your access to an unlocked vehicle. Key Fob will become locked in the ignition. •...

  • Page 18: Key-In-Ignition Reminder

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE will cause the reminder chime to sound. Refer to “Start- CAUTION! ing Procedures” in “Starting And Operating” for further information. An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the Key Fob from vehicle, cycle the ignition SENTRY KEY OFF with Keyless Enter-N-Go, and lock all doors The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor-...

  • Page 19: Replacement Keys

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the Replacement Keys bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the electronics.

  • Page 20: Customer Key Programming

    18 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 21: Rearming Of The System

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 Rearming Of The System 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to vehicle: disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn the horn •...

  • Page 22: To Disarm The System

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Disarm The System NOTE: The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of button on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the the following methods: Vehicle Security Alarm.

  • Page 23: Illuminated Entry

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition remain armed when the battery is reconnected;...

  • Page 24: To Unlock The Doors

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into To Unlock The Doors the ignition switch disables the system from responding Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE to any button presses from that RKE transmitter. Driving transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the system within five seconds, to unlock both doors.
  • Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • When not using the EVIC, perform the following activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UN- steps: LOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when...

  • Page 26: To Lock The Doors

    24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- To Lock The Doors ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- with the ignition switch in the OFF position and the Key ter to lock both doors.

  • Page 27: To Open The Trunk

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • When not using the EVIC, perform the following NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- steps: ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated 1.

  • Page 28: Programming Additional Transmitters

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless Transmitter Battery Replacement you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 5 mph NOTE: Perchlorate Material –...

  • Page 29: General Information

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 3. To reassemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal halves of the case together. Make sure there is an even distance, check for these two conditions: “gap”...

  • Page 30: How To Use Remote Start

    28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute Vehicle cycle. • Press and release the REMOTE START button one time NOTE: or allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute •...
  • Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Cancel Remote Start • For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter- Remote Starting will also cancel if any of the following N-Go feature, the ignition switch must be in the occur: ON/RUN position in order to drive the vehicle.

  • Page 33: Door Locks

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 DOOR LOCKS If the door lock knob is down when you shut the door, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the Key Fob is Manual Door Locks not inside the vehicle before closing the door. To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door trim panel downward.

  • Page 34: Power Door Locks

    32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil- dren should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
  • Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden- 2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed tally locking the Key Fob in the vehicle. Removing the returned to 0 mph (0 km/h) Key Fob or closing the door will allow the locks to 3.

  • Page 36: Keyless Enter-N-Go

    34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the Key Fob in the ignition switch. KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the 3. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and a OFF and ON/RUN and then back to OFF four times feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go.
  • Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re- sponse time. •...
  • Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Passenger Side: If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door panel With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all open doors (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front have been closed the vehicle checks the inside and passenger door handle to unlock both doors automati-...
  • Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, press the door handle LOCK button to lock both doors.

  • Page 40: Windows

    38 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. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
  • Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: WARNING! • The Key Off Power Delay feature will allow the power windows to operate for up to 60 minutes after the Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition is turned OFF.

  • Page 42: Wind Buffeting

    40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power window switches will remain active for up to TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE 60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF. The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by Opening either door will cancel this feature.

  • Page 43: Trunk Safety Warning

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 feature will function only when the vehicle is in the TRUNK SAFETY WARNING unlock condition. WARNING! With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, the Trunk Open symbol will display in the instrument cluster Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, indicating that the trunk is open.

  • Page 44: Trunk Emergency Release

    42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Trunk Emergency Release OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emergency Some of the most important safety features in your Release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. vehicle are the restraint systems: In the event of an individual being locked inside the •...
  • Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized enhance occupant protection by managing occupant seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether energy during an impact event for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems.
  • Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child WARNING! seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint. Infants in rear facing child restraints should never (Refer to “Child Restraints”) ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger...
  • Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be WARNING! (Continued) modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment under If You Need Assistance .

  • Page 48: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver very sudden stops or impacts. This feature allows the and cause an accident that includes you.
  • Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions WARNING! (Continued) 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat adjust the front seat. belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body.
  • Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. The seat belt latch plate is contacting the seat when the 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch belt is routed through the seat web guide. When the belt plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”...
  • Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the not protect you properly.
  • Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up comfortable and not resting on your neck.

  • Page 53: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to shoulder belt.

  • Page 54: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped

    52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE additional information, refer to “Installing Child Re- out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort- straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child ably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the Restraints”...

  • Page 55: Energy Management Feature

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until WARNING! (Continued) the entire belt is extracted. • Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

  • Page 56: Seat Belt Pretensioners

    54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat WARNING! belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced worn snugly and positioned properly. if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func-...

  • Page 57: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 The BeltAlert warning sequence begins after the vehicle BeltAlert can be enabled or disabled by your authorized speed is over 5 mph (8 km/h), by blinking the Seat Belt dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend deac- Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime.

  • Page 58: Seat Belt Extender

    56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Extender Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended your passenger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt instrument panel, above the glove compartment.
  • Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 NOTE: These air bags are certified to the new Federal protection for an occupant during a side impact. The regulations for Advanced Air Bags. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are located in the outboard side of the front seats.
  • Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Air Bag Warning Light Advanced Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage • Steering Wheel and Column driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides •...
  • Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may • No objects should be placed over or near the air provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant bag on the instrument panel, because any such during a side impact.
  • Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only.
  • Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- WARNING! (Continued) brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that • If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, require air bag occupant protection. do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to WARNING!

  • Page 64: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls

    62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi- Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in proved protection for the driver and front passenger.
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are Light in the instrument panel for approxi- not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should mately four to eight seconds for a self-check have deployed.
  • Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The WARNING! steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- the air bags inflate to their full size.
  • Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be curtain air bag.
  • Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Accident Response System NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the communication network remains intact, and the the air bag system.
  • Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the Maintaining Your Air Bag System skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye WARNING! irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air.
  • Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) You will want to have the air bags ready to • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag inflate for your protection in a collision. The system.

  • Page 71: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint were buckled/fastened; Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may •...

  • Page 72: Child Restraints

    70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is WARNING! required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
  • Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Infants And Child Restraints held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- LATCH child restraint anchor system. Refer to “Lower facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)”.
  • Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for over the front of the seat when their back is against the as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height seatback should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.
  • Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 you make sure that you can install the child restraint in WARNING! the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it. • Improper installation can lead to failure of an •...
  • Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) kits or retrofit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all Your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the child the available attachments provided with your child re- restraint anchorage system called LATCH.
  • Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
  • Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a NOTE: • Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the means of adjusting the tension of the strap. opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in You will first loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower the strap.
  • Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Driver Center Passenger WARNING! CRS Lock CRS Lock CRS Lock Improper installation of a child restraint to the First Row LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or Second Row killed.
  • Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To attach a child restraint tether strap: 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. 1. Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint.

  • Page 81: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Transporting Pets While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in be detrimental and should be avoided.

  • Page 82: Safety Tips

    80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE should be considered a normal part of the break-in and WARNING! (Continued) not interpreted as an indication of difficulty. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat SAFETY TIPS belts.

  • Page 83: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, out of the area.
  • Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light Floor Mat Safety Information The light should come on and remain on for four to eight Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first vehicle.
  • Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never place or install floor mats or other floor • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly driver footwell while the vehicle is moving.

  • Page 86: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.

  • Page 87: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......90 “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor .
  • Page 88 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Command — If Equipped ... 125 Lights ......142 Voice Command System Operation .
  • Page 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 Flash-To-Pass ..... . . 147 To Deactivate ..... . . 153 Map/Reading Lights .
  • Page 90 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overhead Console ..... 163 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ... . 173 Courtesy/Reading Lights .
  • Page 91 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 Cupholders ......180 Console Storage ..... 181 Front Cupholders .

  • Page 92: Mirrors

    90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).

  • Page 93: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped CAUTION! This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.

  • Page 94: Outside Mirrors Folding Feature

    92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side convex mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object.

  • Page 95: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 move. When you are finished adjusting the mirror, turn Heated Mirrors — If Equipped the control to the center position to prevent accidentally These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This moving a mirror.

  • Page 96: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors

    94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirrors “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use Visor the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and swing the To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature of the sun visor, rotate mirror cover upward.

  • Page 97: Uconnect™ Phone - If Equipped

    0.96 or higher. See the Uconnect™ website for supported phones. For Uconnect™ customer support, visit the following websites: • www.chrysler.com/uconnect • www.dodge.com/uconnect Slide-On-Rod Extender Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED • www.jeep.com/uconnect Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- • or call 1–877–855–8400 vehicle communications system.
  • Page 98 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect™ Phone allows you to transfer calls between WARNING! the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s Any voice commanded system should be used only microphone for private conversation.

  • Page 99: Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Voice Command Button Operation Actual button location may vary with the ra- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ dio. The individual buttons are described in the Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone “Operation”...
  • Page 100 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE example, you can use the compound form voice Cancel Command command “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and the compound form command into two voice com- you will be returned to the main menu.
  • Page 101 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 • When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a Device” phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the and follow the audible prompts. vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the •...
  • Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect™ Phone will confirm the phone number • The Uconnect™ system will confirm the name and and then dial. The number will appear in the display then dial the corresponding phone number, which of certain radios.
  • Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook “Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”). This will Transfer From Mobile Phone allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone- If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, book entry, if desired.
  • Page 104 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Depending on the maximum number of entries down- Edit Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest NOTE: downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail- •...
  • Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to delete.

  • Page 106: Phone Call Features

    104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries “Phonebook List Names”. • Press the button to begin. • The Uconnect™ Phone will play the names of all the •...
  • Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service mobile phone. Press the button to place the current plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be call on hold and answer the incoming call. accessed through the Uconnect™...
  • Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold Three-Way Calling To put a call on hold, press the button until you hear To initiate three-way calling, press the button while a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. To a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as bring the call back from hold, press and hold the described under “Making a Second Call While Current...

  • Page 109: Uconnect™ Phone Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can “Redial”. continue on the Uconnect™ Phone for a certain dura- tion, after which the call is automatically transferred •...
  • Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language. “Emergency” and the Uconnect™ Phone will instruct the paired mobile phone to call the emergency num- NOTE: After every Uconnect™...
  • Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Mexico City in Mexico). Please refer to the 24-Hour WARNING! “Towing Assistance” coverage details on the DVD in the Warranty Information Booklet and the 24-Hour To use your Uconnect™ Phone System in an emer- Towing Assistance references.
  • Page 112 110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Working With Automated Systems is also to be used for navigating through an automated This method is used in instances where one generally has customer service center menu structure, and to leave a to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while number on a pager.
  • Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Barge In — Overriding Prompts Phone And Network Status Indicators The “Voice Command” button can be used when you If available on the radio and/or on a premium display wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by command immediately.

  • Page 114: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the In order to un-mute the Uconnect™ Phone: dial ring to the Uconnect™ Phone to play it on the vehicle • Press the button. audio system, so you will not hear it.
  • Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth Select Another Mobile Phone connection between your mobile phone and the This feature allows you to select and start using another Uconnect™ Phone System, follow the instructions de- phone paired with the Uconnect™...

  • Page 116: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone

    114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say Phone Voice Training feature may be used. To enter this “Setup Phone Pairing”. training mode, follow one of the two following proce- dures: •...
  • Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only. speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from you.
  • Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When navigating through an automated system such • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of compromised with the convertible top down. speaking the digit string, make sure to say “Send”.
  • Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 • Echo at the phone far end can sometimes be reduced • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume. “SMS Read” or “Read Messages.” • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be •...
  • Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect™ Phone will prompt you to say the name or 10. Thanks number of the person you wish to send the message to. 11. See You in 15 minutes List of Preset Messages: 12.
  • Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF Bluetooth Communication Link Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the the system from announcing the new incoming mes- Uconnect™...
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  • Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
  • Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...

  • Page 127: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 General Information NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com- following conditions: mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a...

  • Page 128: Commands

    126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists At any point, if the system does not recognize one of your options, press the Voice Command button, listen commands, you will be prompted to repeat it. for the beep, and say your command.
  • Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • “Next Station” (to select the next station) system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for Voice Command is different than the audio system. • “Previous Station” (to select the previous station) Main Menu •...
  • Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Satellite Radio Disc To switch to satellite radio mode, say “Sat” or “Satellite To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you Radio”. In this mode, you may say the following com- may say the following commands: mands: •...
  • Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • “Switch to system setup” − “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Change to setup” − “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) • “Main menu setup” or —...

  • Page 132: Voice Training

    130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training WARNING! For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect™ Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. outside of a vehicle.
  • Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.
  • Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar sup- WARNING! port. Pushing upward or downward on the switch will • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. raise and lower the position of the support. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death.

  • Page 135: Heated Seats

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. CAUTION! Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for Do not place any article under a power seat or HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF.

  • Page 136: Manual Forward Or Rearward Adjustment

    134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Forward Or Rearward Adjustment WARNING! The adjusting bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor. • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rear- ward.

  • Page 137: Manual Front Seatback Recline

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Manual Front Seatback Recline WARNING! To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the position and release the lever.

  • Page 138: Passenger Seat Easy Entry

    136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Passenger Seat Easy Entry On the passenger seat, pull forward on the lever located on the side of the seatback in order to dump the seatback and slide the seat forward. You can also temporarily remove the seat belt from the guide loop on the seat and allow the seat belt to retract out of the way.

  • Page 139: Head Restraints

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Head Restraints Active Head Restraints — Front Seats The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury Active Head Restraints (AHR). In the event of a rear by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact the AHRs will automatically extend forward impact.
  • Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head NOTE: The head restraints should only be removed by restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If either button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- downward on the head restraint.

  • Page 141: Folding Rear Seat

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head Folding Rear Seat restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push additional storage area.
  • Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.

  • Page 143: To Open And Close The Hood

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety Two latches must be released to open the hood. catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood.

  • Page 144: Lights

    142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS CAUTION! Headlights And Parking Lights To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to The headlight switch is located on the left side of the close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi- instrument panel.

  • Page 145: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent Headlights On With Wipers for parking light and instrument panel light operation. (Available With Automatic Headlights Only) Turn it to the second detent for headlight, parking light When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on and instrument panel light operation.

  • Page 146: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped

    144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in the OFF Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped position while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off The headlights will come on as Daytime Running Lights the headlights within 45 seconds.

  • Page 147: Lights-On Reminder

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 WARNING! A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electro- cution if not serviced properly. See your authorized dealer for service.

  • Page 148: Multifunction Lever

    146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows signals, headlight beam selection, and passing lights. The on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show multifunction lever is located on the left side of the proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.

  • Page 149: High/Low Beam Switch

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 High/Low Beam Switch transmitter is pressed, or when the dimmer control is Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch turned fully upward, past the second detent. the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.

  • Page 150: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the OFF position. This will occur if the interior lights Interior Light Defeat (OFF) were switched on manually or are on because a door is Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom off open.

  • Page 151: Intermittent Wiper System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 CAUTION! Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the wind- shield wipers may result if the wiper switch is left in any position other than off. Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be-...

  • Page 152: Mist Feature

    150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mist Feature If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper Rotate the end of the lever downward to the Mist control is in the delay range, the wipers will operate for position to activate a single wipe cycle to clear off road three wipe cycles after releasing the multifunction lever mist or spray from a passing vehicle.

  • Page 153: Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Headlights On With Wipers handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of (Available With Automatic Headlights Only) the steering column. When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the A (AUTO) position.

  • Page 154: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the steering column in position, push the lever upward until right side of the steering wheel. fully engaged.

  • Page 155: To Activate

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control To Set A Desired Speed System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button vehicle set speed.

  • Page 156: To Resume Speed

    154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Speed decrease until the button is released. Release the button To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed button and release.

  • Page 157: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so Usage Precautions for limitations of this system and it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed recommendations. Control. ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is WARNING! changed to the ON/RUN position.

  • Page 158: Parksense Warning Display

    156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE (200 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal ParkSense Display direction, depending on the location, type and orienta- When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display tion of the obstacle. will turn ON indicating the system status. ParkSense Warning Display The ParkSense Warning screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected from the Customer- Pro-...
  • Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 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 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone 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:...

  • Page 161: Enabling/Disabling Parksense

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-24 in 24-14 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-60 cm) (60-35 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous...

  • Page 162: Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist System

    160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE disabled, the EVIC will display the “PARK ASSIST SYS- bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other TEM OFF” message for approximately five seconds. obstruction and then cycle the ignition. If the message continues to appear see an authorized dealer.
  • Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 • When you turn ParkSense off, the instrument cluster obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide will display “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF.” Further- a false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia/ more, once you turn ParkSense off, it remains off bumper.
  • Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! • ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable • Drivers must be careful when backing up even to recognize every obstacle, including small ob- when using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist Sys- stacles.

  • Page 165: Overhead Console

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 (HomeLink ) button and a power sunroof switch may WARNING! (Continued) also be included, if equipped. • Before using the ParkSense Rear Park Assist System, it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing.

  • Page 166: Sunglasses Storage

    164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press the lens to turn on the light. Press it a second time HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt to turn off the light. battery. These lights also turn on when a door is opened, when The HomeLink buttons that are located in the overhead the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) console designate the three different HomeLink chan-...

  • Page 167: Before You Begin Programming Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 NOTE: HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- position and press and hold the two outside HomeLink rity Alarm is active. buttons (I and III) for up 20 seconds. The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display “CLEAR- Before You Begin Programming HomeLink ING CHANNELS”.

  • Page 168: Programming A Rolling Code

    166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
  • Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink On some garage door openers/devices there may be a button you want to program and the hand-held transmit- light that blinks when the garage door opener/device is ter button.

  • Page 170: Programming A Non-Rolling Code

    168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, 8 cm) away from the HomeLink button you wish to follow these steps: program.

  • Page 171: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button. Canadian/Gate Operator Programming The EVIC will display “CHANNEL # TRANSMIT”. If the For programming transmitters in Canada/United States garage door opener/device activates, programming is that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after complete.

  • Page 172: Using Homelink

    170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the Homelink Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button button while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, held transmitter every two seconds. follow these steps: 4.

  • Page 173: Security

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Security Troubleshooting Tips It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here in your vehicle. are some of the most common solutions: •...

  • Page 174: General Information

    172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: while you are programming the universal trans- ceiver.

  • Page 175: Power Sunroof - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located between the sun • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in visors on the overhead console. the ignition switch (or with the ignition in the Accessory or Run position, for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go).

  • Page 176: Opening Sunroof - Express Mode

    174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE will close fully and stop automatically. This is called WARNING! (Continued) “Express Close”. During “Express Close” operation, any • Do not allow small children to operate the sun- movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. roof.

  • Page 177: Pinch Protect Override

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Pinch Protect Override NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing open. the sunroof, press the switch forward and hold for two Wind Buffeting seconds after the reversal occurs.

  • Page 178: Ignition Off Operation

    176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Off Operation CAUTION! The power sunroof switches remain active for up to • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. Opening either front door will cancel (13 Amps) at 12 Volts.
  • Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Front Power Outlet Center Console Power Outlet The center console power outlet is powered directly from the battery (power available at all times).
  • Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Items plugged into this power outlet may discharge the WARNING! battery and/or prevent the engine from starting. 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 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • After the use of high power draw accessories or • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw long periods of the vehicle not being started (with power from the vehicle’s battery even when not in accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).

  • Page 182: Cupholders

    180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS Illuminated Front Cupholders — If Equipped The front cupholders are illuminated with LEDs. They Front Cupholders are turned on with the headlights or parking lights. Refer The front cupholders are located in the center console. to “Lights”...

  • Page 183: Console Storage

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Rear Cupholders Sliding Console Armrest CONSOLE FEATURES Console Storage The center console has a storage compartment located Sliding Center Console Armrest underneath the armrest, and also contains a 12 Volt The center console armrest slides forward with three power outlet, a molded-in coin holder (designed to hold detents to provide flexibility for comfort, cupholder use various size coins).
  • Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE UCI supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod WARNING! iPhone devices. Refer to “Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) — If Equipped” in “Understanding Your Instru- Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment Panel”...

  • Page 185: Rear Window Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to The rear window defroster button is located on the the heating elements: climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to •...

  • Page 187: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS Instrument Panel Features ....188 Keyless Enter-N-Go Display — If Equipped ......208 Instrument Cluster .
  • Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Media Center 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/ Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If (Sales Code RES+RSC)....226 Equipped .
  • Page 189 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 Controlling The iPod Or External USB CD Player ......251 Device Using Radio Buttons ... . . 243 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .

  • Page 190: Instrument Panel Features

    188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlets 6 — ESC OFF Switch 11 — Ignition Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Sport Button 12 — Trunk Release Button 3 — Glove Compartment 8 — Hazard Warning Switch 13 —...

  • Page 191: Instrument Cluster

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...

  • Page 192: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 4. Electronic Speed Control Indicator Light This light will turn on when the electronic 1. Fuel Gauge speed control is on. The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is placed in the ON/RUN position.
  • Page 193 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 it means that the charging system is experiencing a If the light is flashing when the engine is running, problem. See your local authorized dealer to obtain immediate service is required. In this case, you may service immediately.
  • Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. Turn Signal Indicators CAUTION! The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated. Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads NOTE: “H,”...
  • Page 195 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 11. Engine Temperature Warning Light cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles This light will turn on and a single chime will (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see sound to warn of an overheated engine condition. your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the When this light turns on, the engine temperature problem diagnosed and corrected.
  • Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator 15. High Beam Indicator Light — If Equipped This indicator will turn on when the high beam This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- headlights are on. Push the multifunction lever trol (ESC) is off.
  • Page 197 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 17. Shift Lever Indicator — Automatic Transmission NOTE: U.S. Federal regulations require that upon trans- Only fer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the pur- The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the chaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been instrument cluster.
  • Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 20. Brake Warning Light The light will remain on until the cause is corrected. This light monitors various brake functions, NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp including brake fluid level and parking brake cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi- application.
  • Page 199 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. Distribution (EBD).
  • Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when operating properly.
  • Page 201 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, CAUTION! then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and service is required. However, the con- The TPMS has been optimized for the original ventional brake system will continue to operate normally equipment tires and wheels.

  • Page 202: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the ignition is in the ON/RUN position before engine WARNING! start. If the MIL does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON/RUN, have the condition checked A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced promptly.
  • Page 203 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays • Tire Pressure Monitor System • Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) • Compass Display • Outside Temperature Display • Trip Computer Functions • Uconnect™ phone (If Equipped) • Uconnect™ gps Screens (If Equipped) •...
  • Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The system allows the driver to select information by MENU Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the MENU button to access wheel: the main menu, or to return to the main menu from the sub-menus.

  • Page 205: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 • Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single SELECT Button Press and release the SELECT button for access chime) to main menus, sub-menus or to select a per- • Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not in PARK sonal setting in the setup menu.

  • Page 206: Engine Oil Change Indicator System

    204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Did Not Train • Press Brake & Push Button to Start • Low Tire Pressure (with a single chime) • Push Button or Insert Key/Turn To Run (refer to “Remote Starting System” in “Things To Know Before •...

  • Page 207: Trip Functions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 Unless reset, this message will continue to display each Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do position or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position if not start the engine.) equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go.
  • Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trip B will appear whenever the Multi-Displacement System (MDS) (if equipped) allows the engine to operate on four • Elapsed Time cylinders, or if you are driving in a fuel efficient manner. • Display Units of Measure in Press the UP or DOWN buttons to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions.
  • Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the SELECT button. NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.

  • Page 210: Sport Mode

    208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trip B a second time within three seconds of resetting the Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last currently-displayed function. (>Reset ALL will display reset. during this three-second window.) • Elapsed Time Sport Mode Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset This light will illuminate when the sport mode...

  • Page 211: Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (Dss) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Starting And Operat- ing” for more information. NOTE: Under certain conditions, the display may be superseded by another display of higher priority. But when the ignition switch position is changed, the display always re-appears.

  • Page 212: Compass Display

    210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Display degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic The compass readings indicate the direction objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in the EVIC the vehicle is facing. Press and release the turns off.
  • Page 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 5. Slowly complete one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message turns off. The compass will now function normally. Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North.

  • Page 214: System Warnings (Customer Information Features)

    212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Tire Pressure 3. Press the UP or DOWN button until “COMPASS VARIANCE” message and the last variance zone number Shows the actual tire pressure for each tire (EXCLUDING displays in the EVIC. THE SPARE TIRE). 4.
  • Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 NOTE: The EVIC will not change the Uconnect™ lan- NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter- guage selection. N-Go (Passive Entry) and the EVIC is programmed to Unlock All Doors 1st Press, all doors will unlock no Unlock Doors Automatically on Exit matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is When ON is selected, both doors will unlock when the...
  • Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL remote start or until the key is turned to RUN. To make without the sound horn on lock feature selected. To make your selection, press and release the SELECT button until your selection, press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the “ON”...
  • Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 Delay Turning Headlights Off Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to When this feature is selected, the power window have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds switches, radio, Uconnect™...

  • Page 218: Media Center 730N/430/430N

    216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display ECO Mode — If Equipped (18 km/h). The system can be enabled with Sound Only, The “ECO” message is located in the Compass/ Sound and Display, or turned OFF through the EVIC. To Temperature display; this message can be turned on or make your selection, press and release the SELECT off.

  • Page 219: Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 Refer to your Uconnect™ Multimedia RHR, RER, RBZ or RHB user’s manual for detailed operating instructions. Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped Refer to “Voice Command” in the Uconnect™ User Manual located on the DVD for further details. Operating Instructions (Uconnect™...
  • Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) TIME Button Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second and radio frequency. time to turn off the radio.
  • Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the direction of the arrows.

  • Page 222: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory Buttons 1 - 6 When you are receiving a station that you wish to These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND commit to pushbutton memory (12 AM and 12 FM button.
  • Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 Inserting Compact Disc(s) CAUTION! (Continued) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD • Do not use adhesive labels. These labels can peel label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into away and jam the player mechanism.

  • Page 224: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 • 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 226 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 227: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a device’s volume set to proper level. If the AUX audio is single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once”...

  • Page 228: Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales Code Res+Rsc)

    226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode (SALES CODE RES+RSC) NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right position to operate the radio.
  • Page 229 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped will remain tuned to the new station until you make Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature another selection.
  • Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ INFO Button SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call will begin to blink. letters displayed).
  • Page 231 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second MUSIC TYPE Button time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the mode for five seconds.
  • Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Program Type 16-Digit Character Display Information Inform Top 40 Top 40 Jazz Jazz Weather Weather News News By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon Nostalgia Nostalga is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Oldies Oldies station with the same selected Music Type name.
  • Page 233 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 hours, press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set You may add a second station to each pushbutton by the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. Adjust repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the control knob.

  • Page 234: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio MP3 Audio Play ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will NOTE: show the track number, and index time in minutes and •...
  • Page 235 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within...

  • Page 236: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660 Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension.
  • Page 237 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- following table are supported.

  • Page 238: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)

    236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended supported. to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Playback of MP3 Files before writing to the disc.

  • Page 239: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up. If the time priority mode. AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device’s volume down. Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and the radio will display song titles for each file.
  • Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL System Activation To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you ESN/SID Access may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- service that is included with the factory-installed satellite tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll radio system in your vehicle.
  • Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly (Satellite) Mode on or above the antenna. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or Reception Quality ACC position to operate the radio.
  • Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music able).

  • Page 243: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory Buttons 1 - 6 When you are receiving a channel that you wish to These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations).

  • Page 244: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device

    242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device plugged into the USB port, located in the center console Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external or glove compartment.

  • Page 245: Using This Feature

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 • The audio device can be controlled using the radio Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to the vehicle’s iPod /USB/MP3 control system (iPod or buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod contents. external USB device may take a few minutes to connect), •...
  • Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • A single press backward << RW or forward FF >> will mode. In Play mode, the following buttons on the radio faceplate may be used to control the iPod or external jump backward or forward respectively, for five USB device and display data: seconds.

  • Page 247: List Or Browse Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 • Press the SCAN button to use iPod /USB/MP3 de- List Or Browse Mode vice scan mode, which will play the first 10 seconds of During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described each track in the current list and then forward to the below, will bring up List mode.
  • Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • During all List modes, the iPod displays all lists in • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the list on the top line and the first item in that list on bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backward the second line.

  • Page 249: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 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 250 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Selecting Different Audio Device Browse Browsing is not available on a BTSA device. Only the 1. Press PHONE button to begin. current song that is playing will display info. 2. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say HARMAN KARDON Logic7 HIGH Setup , then Select Audio Devices .
  • Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 The 12 Channel Class D GreenEdge high efficiency Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Driver- amplifier is governed by a high voltage tracking power Selectable Surround Sound (DSS)” under “Electronic supply and drives a 7.4-channel playback architecture. Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”...

  • Page 252: Equipped

    250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a EQUIPPED pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and The remote sound system controls are located on the rear mode of the sound system.

  • Page 253: Cd Player

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 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 254: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones

    252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- CLIMATE CONTROLS lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) The Automatic Temperature Control system automati- oversized, or have protection encoding.

  • Page 255: Automatic Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 Automatic Operation You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply Operation of the system is quite simple. allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting the “O” (OFF) position on the blower control stops the 1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the system completely and closes the outside air intake.

  • Page 256: Blower Control

    254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than Manual Operation expected, check the front of the A/C condenser located This system offers a full complement of manual override in front of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt or features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, insects.
  • Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255...
  • Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets.
  • Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 • Air Conditioner Control NOTE: • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK Press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. only. When the air conditioning is •...

  • Page 260: Operating Tips

    258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Summer Operation can temporarily put the system into Recirculation The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles Mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However, must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect the system is blowing air out the defrost vents.
  • Page 261 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 Window Fogging Outside Air Intake Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they windshield and provide sufficient heating.
  • Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...

  • Page 263: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....266 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ..274 Manual Transmission –...
  • Page 264 262 STARTING AND OPERATING AutoStick ......287 Brake System ......298 Operation .
  • Page 265 STARTING AND OPERATING 263 Synchronizing ESC ....309 Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped ..324 Tire Safety Information .
  • Page 266 264 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Requirements ..... 341 Adding Fuel ......346 3.6L And 5.7L Engine (With Automatic Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .
  • Page 267 STARTING AND OPERATING 265 Trailer Towing ..... . . 351 Towing Requirements ....356 Common Towing Definitions .

  • Page 268: Starting Procedures

    266 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.

  • Page 269: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 267 ignition switch to the START position and release when Automatic Transmission – If Equipped the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK 15 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, position before you can start the engine.

  • Page 270: Keyless Enter-N-Go - If Equipped

    268 STARTING AND OPERATING Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start) Keyless Enter-N-Go – If Equipped This feature allows the driver to oper- NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm ate the ignition switch with the push engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the of a button, as long as the ENGINE accelerator pedal.

  • Page 271: Normal Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 269 Removing The Button To start the engine, the transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL. Press and hold the brake pedal while press- 1. The ENGINE START/STOP button can be removed ing the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The system from the ignition switch for key fob use.
  • Page 272 270 STARTING AND OPERATING to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” proce- display a “VEHICLE NOT IN PARK” message and the dure. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior engine will remain running. Never leave a vehicle out of to the engine starting, release the button.
  • Page 273 STARTING AND OPERATING 271 NOTE: Keyless Enter-N-Go Functions – With Driver’s Foot • If the ignition switch is left in the ACC position, the OFF The Brake Pedal/Clutch Pedal (In PARK Or system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of NEUTRAL Position) inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF The Keyless Enter-N-Go feature operates similar to an...

  • Page 274: Extreme Cold Weather

    272 STARTING AND OPERATING • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time WARNING! (Continued) to return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get displays “IGNITION MODE OFF”). it started.
  • Page 275 STARTING AND OPERATING 273 Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE the way to the floor and hold it, then press and hold the START/STOP Button) – Automatic Transmission ENGINE START/STOP button for no more than 15 sec- Only onds. Release the accelerator pedal and the clutch pedal, If the engine fails to start after you have followed the wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”...

  • Page 276: After Starting

    274 STARTING AND OPERATING The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one CAUTION! hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine. To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 sec- WARNING! onds before trying again. Remember to disconnect the engine block heater After Starting cord before driving.
  • Page 277 STARTING AND OPERATING 275 NOTE: During cold weather, you may experience in- CAUTION! creased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid • Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch warms up. This is normal. pedal, or try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as this will cause abnormal wear on the clutch.
  • Page 278 276 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting CAUTION! Fully press the clutch pedal and lift your foot off the accelerator pedal before shifting gears. As you release the Always make sure the vehicle comes to a complete clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator pedal. Damage stop before shifting into REVERSE.
  • Page 279 STARTING AND OPERATING 277 with the ignition switch in the ON position (RUN MANUAL TRANSMISSION position for Keyless Enter-N-Go), as compared to the RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS ignition LOCK position (OFF position for Keyless Axle Ratio Enter-N-Go). This is normal operation of the transmis- sion reverse inhibitor system.
  • Page 280 278 STARTING AND OPERATING possible fuel economy from your vehicle. This occurs WARNING! when the engine coolant (antifreeze) is higher than 106°F (41°C), vehicle speed is greater than 19 mph (30 km/h) Skipping more than one gear while downshifting, but less than 21 mph (34 km/h), and the transmission is could cause you to lose control of your vehicle.

  • Page 281: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 279 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure CAUTION! those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is ing precautions are not observed: running.

  • Page 282: Key Ignition Park Interlock

    280 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK Interlock (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than position unless the brakes are applied.
  • Page 283 STARTING AND OPERATING 281 The electronically-controlled transmission provides a will manually select the transmission gear, and will precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are display that gear in the instrument cluster as 4, 3, 2, 1. self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt.

  • Page 284: Gear Ranges

    282 STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges WARNING! DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for NEUTRAL into another gear range. the parking brake. Always apply the parking PARK brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle This range supplements the parking brake by locking the movement and possible injury or damage.
  • Page 285 STARTING AND OPERATING 283 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, idle speed.
  • Page 286 284 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a position to the ON/RUN position, and also press number of reasons.
  • Page 287 STARTING AND OPERATING 285 • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever CAUTION! will not move out of PARK. Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other REVERSE reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can result This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into in severe transmission damage.
  • Page 288 286 STARTING AND OPERATING When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as is selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will con- when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi- tinue to operate. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to tions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head winds, or be driven to an authorized dealer for service without while towing heavy trailers), use the “AutoStick ”...

  • Page 289: Autostick

    STARTING AND OPERATING 287 NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- AUTOSTICK mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has that offers manual gear shifting to provide you with more diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could control of the vehicle.
  • Page 290 288 STARTING AND OPERATING the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is when maximum engine speed is reached. The trans- manually selected by the driver (using the shift lever, or mission will upshift only when commanded by the the shift paddles [if equipped]), unless an engine lugging driver.

  • Page 291: Sport Mode - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 289 • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED AutoStick is engaged. This vehicle is equipped with an electronic controlled dampening system. This system reduces body roll and To disengage AutoStick mode, hold the shift lever to the pitch in many driving situations including cornering, right or press and hold the (+) shift paddle (if equipped) acceleration and braking.

  • Page 292: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

    290 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The SPORT setting will provide a firmer ride. AUTO mode will be a more soft touring ride, where as SPORT will be a firmer, sportier suspension for better handling. SPORT mode also affects transmission shifting in either Auto or Manual mode.

  • Page 293: Traction

    STARTING AND OPERATING 291 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. WARNING! 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. visible. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear 4.

  • Page 294: Flowing/Rising Water

    292 STARTING AND OPERATING Flowing/Rising Water CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing water WARNING! before driving through it. Never drive through Do not drive on, or cross, a road or a path where standing water that is deeper than the bottom of water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
  • Page 295 STARTING AND OPERATING 293 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.

  • Page 296: Power Steering

    294 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM” Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-hydraulic power message and a flashing icon are displayed on steering system that will give you good vehicle response the EVIC screen, it indicates that the vehicle and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces.

  • Page 297: Parking Brake

    STARTING AND OPERATING 295 NOTE: NOTE: • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- • When the parking brake is applied and the transmis- tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under sion is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will these conditions there will be a substantial increase in flash.

  • Page 298: Manual Transmission - If Equipped

    296 STARTING AND OPERATING Manual Transmission – If Equipped Automatic Transmission – If Equipped The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To release the lower left corner of the instrument panel.
  • Page 299 STARTING AND OPERATING 297 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless the parking brake. Always apply the parking Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.

  • Page 300: Brake System

    298 STARTING AND OPERATING OFF) the brakes will still function. The effort required to CAUTION! brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required with the power system operating. If the “Brake Warning Light” remains on with the parking brake released, a brake system malfunction Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) —...
  • Page 301 STARTING AND OPERATING 299 is working properly. This self check occurs each time the WARNING! vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h). • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains so- ABS is activated during braking under certain road or phisticated electronic equipment that may be sus- stopping conditions.
  • Page 302 300 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) The “Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent Light” monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System. The the natural laws of physics from acting on the light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering the ON position and may stay on for as long as four...

  • Page 303: Electronic Brake Control System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 301 If both the “Brake Warning Light” and the “ABS Warning Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) – If Equipped Light” remain on, the ABS and EBD systems are not This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control functioning.

  • Page 304: Traction Control System (Tcs) - If Equipped

    302 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction Control System (TCS) – If Equipped Brake Assist System (BAS) – If Equipped This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each This system complements the ABS by optimizing the driven wheel. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is vehicle braking capability during emergency braking applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is maneuvers.

  • Page 305: Hill Start Assist (Hsa) - Manual Transmission Only

    STARTING AND OPERATING 303 brake pedal. If the driver does not apply the throttle WARNING! during this short period of time, the system will release brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill. The The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics system will release brake pressure in proportion to from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in...
  • Page 306 304 STARTING AND OPERATING For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the WARNING! following steps: There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than NOTE: You must complete Steps 1 through 8 within 8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, 90 seconds.

  • Page 307: Electronic Stability Control (Esc) - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 305 8. Rotate the steering wheel back to center and then an The ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the path additional half-turn to the right. that the driver intends to steer the vehicle and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle.
  • Page 308 306 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Operating Modes WARNING! The ESC system has two available operating modes: The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- ESC On vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the This is the normal operating mode for the ESC. When- vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by ever the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in this prevailing road conditions.

  • Page 309: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light

    STARTING AND OPERATING 307 The “ESC Off” switch is located in the switch bank near WARNING! the bottom center of the instrument panel. To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily press the “ESC Off” When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of ESC, switch and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator except for the limited wheel spin feature described in Light”...
  • Page 310 308 STARTING AND OPERATING • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at will be ON even if it was turned off previously. speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- •...

  • Page 311: Synchronizing Esc

    STARTING AND OPERATING 309 Synchronizing ESC TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION If the power supply is interrupted (battery Tire Markings disconnected discharged), “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” may illuminate with the engine running. If this should occur, turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right.
  • Page 312 310 STARTING AND OPERATING • Temporary spare tires are spares designed for tempo- NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. rary emergency use only. Temporary high pressure design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” compact spare tires have the letter “T”...
  • Page 313 STARTING AND OPERATING 311 Tire Sizing Chart TIRE SIZING TERMS Size Designation: P = Passenger Car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger Car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary compact spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
  • Page 314 312 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SIZING TERMS 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 315 STARTING AND OPERATING 313 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 316: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    314 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology and Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the Cold Tire Inflation Pressure 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 317: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    STARTING AND OPERATING 315 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure This placard tells you important information about the: Tire and Loading Information Placard Location 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed 2) total weight your vehicle can carry on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the 3) tire size designed for your vehicle...
  • Page 318 316 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- axles must not be exceeded. For further information on pants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs”...
  • Page 319 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities calculated in Step 4.
  • Page 320 318 STARTING AND OPERATING...

  • Page 321: Tires - General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 319 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 322: Tire Inflation Pressures

    320 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to door.
  • Page 323 STARTING AND OPERATING 321 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 324: Radial Ply Tires

    322 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...

  • Page 325: Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 323 vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to an Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. pattern. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip- the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the...

  • Page 326: Full Size Spare - If Equipped

    324 STARTING AND OPERATING your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the WARNING! original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive more than Limited-Use Spare –...

  • Page 327: Tire Spinning

    STARTING AND OPERATING 325 Tire Spinning WARNING! When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h). Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle”...

  • Page 328: Tread Wear Indicators

    326 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 329: Replacement Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 327 Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little WARNING! exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than with oil, grease, and gasoline. that specified for your vehicle.

  • Page 330: Tire Chains

    328 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Do not use tire chains on a compact spare tire. WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having CAUTION! adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the failure and loss of vehicle control.

  • Page 331: Snow Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 329 Always use the lower suggested operating speed if both CAUTION! (Continued) the chain manufacturer and vehicle manufacturer sug- • Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large gest a maximum speed. This notice applies to all chain bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.

  • Page 332: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    330 STARTING AND OPERATING Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS was originally equipped with your vehicle and should Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph different loads and perform different steering, handling, (120 km/h).

  • Page 333: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 331 The suggested rotation method is the “forward-cross” The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about shown in the following diagram. 1 psi (6.9 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease.
  • Page 334 332 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire For example, your vehicle may have a recommended pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended of 30 psi (207 kPa).
  • Page 335 STARTING AND OPERATING 333 NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care • The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition. equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size •...

  • Page 336: Base System

    334 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in The “TPM Telltale Light” will illuminate in the the tire. instrument cluster, a “LOW TIRE” message will be displayed and a chime will sound when tire pres- Base System sure is low in one or more of the four active road tires.
  • Page 337 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 system fault still exists. The “TPM Telltale Light” will 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road turn off when the fault condition no longer exists. A tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning system fault can occur due to any of the following: limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, a chime will sound and the “TPM Telltale Light”...

  • Page 338: Premium System - If Equipped

    336 STARTING AND OPERATING • Various TPMS messages, which display in the Elec- vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and information.
  • Page 339 STARTING AND OPERATING 337 Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible and inflate all of the tires with a low pressure condition (those flashing in the EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure inflation value. Once the system receives the updated tire pressures, the system will automatically update, the graphic display in the EVIC will stop flashing, and the “TPM Telltale Light”...
  • Page 340 338 STARTING AND OPERATING Service TPMS Warning If a system fault is detected, the “TPM Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. The system fault will also sound a chime. In addition, the EVIC will display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM message for a minimum of five seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value to indicate which...
  • Page 341 STARTING AND OPERATING 339 If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault message for a minimum of five seconds when a system no longer exists, the “TPM Telltale Light”...

  • Page 342: General Information

    340 STARTING AND OPERATING Telltale Light” will remain ON and a chime will sound. In 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and addition, the graphic in the EVIC will still display a reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, flashing pressure value.

  • Page 343: Fuel Requirements

    STARTING AND OPERATING 341 The TPM sensors are regulated under one of the follow- Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to ing licenses: your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is required.

  • Page 344: L Engine (With Manual Transmission)

    342 STARTING AND OPERATING 5.7L Engine (With Manual Transmission) Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends The 5.7L engine (with manual transmis- Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- sion) is designed to meet all emissions genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- regulations and provide excellent fuel ates are required in some areas of the country during the economy and performance when using...

  • Page 345: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles

    STARTING AND OPERATING 343 • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- engine controller memory ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged content may void the vehicle’s warranty.

  • Page 346: Materials Added To Fuel

    344 STARTING AND OPERATING can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the Fuel System Cautions United States. MMT is prohibited in Federal and Califor- CAUTION! nia reformulated gasoline. Materials Added To Fuel Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s All gasoline sold in the United States is required to performance: contain effective detergent additives.

  • Page 347: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    STARTING AND OPERATING 345 Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being WARNING! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. Most of these products contain high concentra- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon tions of methanol.

  • Page 348: Adding Fuel

    346 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- mal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. •...
  • Page 349 STARTING AND OPERATING 347 CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emissions control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). • A poorly fitting gas cap could let impurities into the fuel system. •...

  • Page 350: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    348 STARTING AND OPERATING • When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel WARNING! tank is full. • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel tank is being filled.

  • Page 351: Vehicle Loading

    STARTING AND OPERATING 349 • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) the “Vehicle Certification Label.” This information • Type of Vehicle should be used for passenger and luggage loading as indicated.

  • Page 352: Overloading

    350 STARTING AND OPERATING Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicle WARNING! separately. It is important that you distribute the load evenly over the front and rear axles. Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is important that you do not exceed the maximum front Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and or rear GAWR.

  • Page 353: Trailer Towing

    STARTING AND OPERATING 351 NOTE: Refer to the “Vehicle Certification Label” affixed Common Towing Definitions to the rear of the driver’s door for your vehicle’s GVWR The following trailer towing related definitions will assist and GAWRs. you in understanding the following information: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) TRAILER TOWING The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
  • Page 354 352 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) WARNING! The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination. It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) can result if either rating is exceeded.
  • Page 355 STARTING AND OPERATING 353 Trailer Sway Control in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions, it pro- The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be vides for a more level ride, offering more consistent installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing that typically provides adjustable friction associated with safety.

  • Page 356: Trailer Hitch Classification

    354 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions WARNING! (Continued) Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry • Weight distributing systems may not be compat- Standards ible with surge brake couplers. Consult with your Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable rec- Class II - Medium 3,500 lbs (1587 kg)

  • Page 357: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 355 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. 12 sq ft (1.11 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) 3.6L Automatic...

  • Page 358: Towing Requirements

    356 STARTING AND OPERATING Consider the following items when computing the Towing Requirements weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive- train components the following guidelines are recom- • The tongue weight of the trailer. mended: •...
  • Page 359 STARTING AND OPERATING 357 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
  • Page 360 358 STARTING AND OPERATING − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage WARNING! (Continued) before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General 2. GTW Information” in “Starting and Operating” for the 3. GAWR proper inspection procedure. 4.
  • Page 361 STARTING AND OPERATING 359 − An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is WARNING! required when towing a trailer with electronically • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic hydraulic brake lines.
  • Page 362 360 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven- pin wiring harness.

  • Page 363: Towing Tips

    STARTING AND OPERATING 361 Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How- ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, use the AutoStick mode to select a lower gear range.
  • Page 364 362 STARTING AND OPERATING specified for “police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer tow- − Extended driving at high RPM should be avoided to ing.” Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper prevent excess heat generation. A reduction in vehicle maintenance intervals. speed may be required to avoid extended driving at high RPM.

  • Page 365: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 363 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Manual Transmission Automatic Ground Transmission Flat Tow None NOT ALLOWED • Transmission in NEUTRAL • 65 mph (105 km/h) maximum speed Front Not Recommended NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Rear Not Recommended...

  • Page 366: Manual Transmission - If Equipped

    364 STARTING AND OPERATING Manual transmission vehicles may also be towed using a CAUTION! vehicle trailer (with all four wheels off the ground). Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- Use of a towing dolly is not recommended, as vehicle ments can cause severe transmission damage.

  • Page 367: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flashers ....367 Jacking And Tire Changing ....379 If Your Engine Overheats .
  • Page 368 366 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Shift Lever Override ....393 Manual Transmission ....397 Towing A Disabled Vehicle .

  • Page 369: Hazard Warning Flashers

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 367 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the may wear down your battery. switch bank near the bottom center of the instrument IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS panel.

  • Page 370: Tirefit Kit - If Equipped

    368 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • 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 371: Tirefit Storage

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 369 TIREFIT Storage TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation The TIREFIT kit is located in the trunk. 1. Sealant Bottle TIREFIT Location 2. Deflation Button 3. Pressure Gauge 4. Power Button...
  • Page 372 370 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Mode Select Knob Selecting Sealant Mode Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to this 6. Sealant Hose (Clear) position to inject the TIREFIT Sealant 7. Air Pump Hose (Black) and to inflate the tire. Use the Sealant Hose (clear hose) (6) when selecting 8.

  • Page 373: Tirefit Usage Precautions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 371 • For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem TIREFIT Usage Precautions on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the • Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant TIREFIT kit. Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the •...
  • Page 374 372 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) − If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or the • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the wheel. vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the •...

  • Page 375: Sealing A Tire With Tirefit

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 373 Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT WARNING! (Continued) (A) Whenever You Stop To Use TIREFIT: • Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair, eyes, or clothing. TIRE- 1.
  • Page 376 374 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT: (C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire: 1. Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Sealant Mode • Always start the engine before turning ON the TIRE- position.
  • Page 377 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 375 Sealant Hose (6) to the valve stem. Check that the Mode If the sealant (white fluid) does flow through the Select Knob (5) is in the Sealant Mode position and not Sealant Hose (6): Air Mode.
  • Page 378 376 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) hose, and place the TIREFIT kit in the vehicle storage pressure within 15 minutes: location. Quickly proceed to (D) “Drive Vehicle”. •...
  • Page 379 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 377 3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and WARNING! screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve stem. TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using 4.
  • Page 380 378 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Disconnect the TIREFIT kit from the valve stem, 2. Locate the round Sealant Bottle release button in the reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12 recessed area under the sealant bottle. Volt outlet.

  • Page 381: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 379 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for WARNING! changing tires only. The jack should not be used to • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the lift the vehicle for service purposes.
  • Page 382 380 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Lift the access cover using the pull strap. Spare Tire Fastener 4. Remove the spare tire. Opening The Access Panel 3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire. 5. Remove the fastener securing the jack.

  • Page 383: Preparations For Jacking

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 381 WARNING! • A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided. •...

  • Page 384: Jacking And Changing A Tire

    382 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle WARNING! when the vehicle is being jacked. Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the Jacking And Changing A Tire vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack WARNING! or changing the wheel.
  • Page 385 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 383 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on jack. locations other than those indicated in the Jacking •...
  • Page 386 384 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center cap covers the lug nuts, use the lug wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle. 3. Before raising the vehicle, use the lug wrench to loosen, but not remove, the lug nuts on the wheel with the flat tire.
  • Page 387 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 385 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and tire. 7.
  • Page 388 386 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: CAUTION! • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare. Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the •...

  • Page 389: Road Tire Installation

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 387 9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack WARNING! handle counterclockwise. • A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision 10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased vehicle.

  • Page 390: Jump-Starting Procedures

    388 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a WARNING! torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES has been lowered.

  • Page 391: Preparations For Jump-Start

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 389 CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur. WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.

  • Page 392: Jump-Starting Procedure

    390 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park WARNING! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. ever the hood is raised.
  • Page 393 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 391 CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark or the discharged vehicle.

  • Page 394: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    392 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion.

  • Page 395: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 393 NOTE: Turn off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) WARNING! before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Stability Program,” or “Traction Control” in “Starting And Oper- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ating” for further information. ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires.
  • Page 396 394 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (engine Off). 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 5. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center con- sole.

  • Page 397: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 395 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. Wheels OFF The AUTOMATIC Towing Condition MANUAL TRANSMISSION Ground TRANSMISSION If transmission is operable: If transmission is operable: •...

  • Page 398: Automatic Transmission

    396 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, see “Shift Lever If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- Override” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for instruc- sion is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of the four wheels on the ground) under the following condi- PARK position for towing.

  • Page 399: Manual Transmission

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 397 Manual Transmission CAUTION! The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. Failure to follow these towing methods can cause severe transmission damage. Such damage is not If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

  • Page 401: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Engine Compartment — 3.6L ... . . 402 Maintenance Procedures ....407 Engine Compartment —...
  • Page 402 400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System ..... 417 Vehicle Storage ..... . . 443 Cooling System .
  • Page 403 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ..451 (CHMSL) ......449 Engine .

  • Page 404: Engine Compartment - 3.6L

    402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 5 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 6 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 —...

  • Page 405: Engine Compartment - 5.7L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 5 — Engine Oil Fill 2 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 4 —...

  • Page 406: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.

  • Page 407: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 Trip Odometer 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 408: Replacement Parts

    406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced a.

  • Page 409: Maintenance Procedures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES attempting any procedure yourself. The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control vehicle.

  • Page 410: Engine Oil

    408 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to CAUTION! (Continued) check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids fully warmed engine is shut off. 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 411 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409 regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, fully warmed engine is shut off.
  • Page 412 410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 5.7L Engine CAUTION! SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the starting and vehicle fuel economy.

  • Page 413: Engine Oil Filter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411 Synthetic Engine Oils Engine Oil Filter You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- at every engine oil change. mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes Engine Oil Filter Selection are followed.

  • Page 414: Maintenance-Free Battery

    412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 415 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 WARNING! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- diately with large amounts of water.

  • Page 416: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • It is essential when replacing the cables on the should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the start of each warm season. This service should battery that the positive cable is attached to the include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance positive post and the negative cable is attached to...

  • Page 417: Body Lubrication

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415 Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- WARNING! ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants service be performed by authorized dealers or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment. approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system.

  • Page 418: Windshield Wiper Blades

    416 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE hood latching components to ensure proper function. Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from When performing other underhood services, the hood the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.

  • Page 419: Exhaust System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417 When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, apply some Exhaust System washer fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into blades clean. This will help blade performance. the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system.
  • Page 420 418 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 421 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- age: portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in damage.

  • Page 422: Cooling System

    420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System Coolant Checks Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every WARNING! 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition fresh coolant.
  • Page 423 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 421 drain from the coolant recovery bottle. DO NOT RE- CAUTION! MOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT. specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill result in engine damage and may decrease corro- If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a sion protection.
  • Page 424 422 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant Adding Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine and distilled water. Use higher concentrations (not to coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance exceed 70%) if temperatures below 34°F ( 37°C) are intervals.
  • Page 425 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 Cooling System Pressure Cap WARNING! (Continued) The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant specified for your vehicle.
  • Page 426 424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE adequate. With the engine OFF and cold, the level of the from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor- engine coolant (antifreeze) in the bottle should be be- mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high tween the ranges indicated on the bottle.

  • Page 427: Brake System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling Brake System system should be pressure tested for leaks. In order to assure brake system performance, all brake system components should be inspected periodically. • Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
  • Page 428 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per- WARNING! forming underhood services. • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine the cap.

  • Page 429: Clutch Hydraulic System - Manual Transmission (If Equipped)

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 427 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could has been in a tightly closed container.

  • Page 430: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped

    428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE bottom of the fill hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain Automatic Transmission – If Equipped the proper level. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genu- Selection Of Lubricant ine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the information.
  • Page 431 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid CAUTION! leaks. In addition, avoid using transmission sealers as • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- they may adversely affect seals. facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- CAUTION! ration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder.

  • Page 432: Rear Axle

    430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid And Filter Changes Change Axle Fluid Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. maintenance intervals. If the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion fluid and filter should be changed.
  • Page 433 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove.
  • Page 434 432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar CAUTION! (Continued) cause that destroys the paint and protective coating, • Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The (8 274 kPa) can result in damage or removal of cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of paint and decals.
  • Page 435 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 Wheel And Wheel Trim Care Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly ner: with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
  • Page 436 434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Care solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean Use MOPAR Fabric Cleaner or equivalent to clean fabric your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi- upholstery and MOPAR Carpet Cleaner or equivalent tioner is not required to maintain the original condition. for carpeting.
  • Page 437 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel 1. Clean with a wet soft rag or micro-fiber towel. A mild wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses. soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners.

  • Page 438: Fuses

    436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning The Center Console Cupholders Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent with the cupholder in the center console. NOTE: The cupholder cannot be removed. FUSES Integrated Power Module The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment.
  • Page 439 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description CAUTION! Fuse Fuse • When installing the integrated power module — 15 Amp Washer Motor cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- Blue erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so —...
  • Page 440 438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — — — 50 Amp — Radiator Fan 30 Amp — Windshield Wiper Pink — — — 30 Amp — Anti-Lock Brake — — —...

  • Page 441: Rear Power Distribution Center

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 Rear Power Distribution Center CAUTION! There is also a power distribution center located in the • When installing the power distribution center trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center contains fuses and relays. cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly positioned and fully latched.
  • Page 442 440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 60 Amp — Ignition Off Draw 30 Amp — Heated Seats – If Yellow (IOD) Cavity 1 of the Pink Equipped Rear Power Distri- —...
  • Page 443 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 12 * — — — — — — 13 * — — — — — — — 10 Amp AC Heater Control/ — — —...
  • Page 444 442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 5 Amp Cluster/Electronic — 25 Amp Hands-Free Phone – Orange Stability Program Natural If Equipped/Radio/ (ESP)/Powertrain Amplifier Feed Control Module — 15 Amp Transmission (PCM)/STOP LIGHT Blue...

  • Page 445: Vehicle Storage

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 VEHICLE STORAGE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than Fuse Fuse 21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your 30 Amp — Rear Window battery. Pink Defroster •...

  • Page 446: Replacement Bulbs

    444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number Headlamp – High Intensity Discharge (HID) ..D1S (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) LIGHT BULBS – Interior Bulb Number Halogen Headlamp..... . . H13 Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps .

  • Page 447: Bulb Replacement

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 BULB REPLACEMENT WARNING! Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of Park/Turn Lamp — Models With Halogen HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned Headlamps — If Equipped ON.

  • Page 448: Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp

    446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp Tail/Turn And Stop Lamp 1. Remove the front/rear side marker. Use a fiber stick or 1. Open the trunk. similar tool to gently pry the lamp on the outboard side 2. Using a screwdriver, remove the tail lamp retainer. to disengage the clip.
  • Page 449 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 3. Remove the fasteners from the back of the tail lamp 6. Pull the tail lamp assembly clear from the vehicle to assembly. access the bulbs. 4. Pull back the trunk liner. 7. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side. 5.
  • Page 450 448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 10. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb. 11. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise. 12. Reinstall the tail lamp assembly, fasteners, electrical connector, and trunk liner.

  • Page 451: Center Tail/Backup Lamp

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 Center Tail/Backup Lamp See your authorized dealer for bulb replacement. Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The CHMSL uses LED lamps that are not serviceable separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly, see your authorized dealer. License Lamp 1.

  • Page 452: Fluid Capacities

    450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) All Engines 19 Gallons 72 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.6 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile...

  • Page 453: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 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 454: Chassis

    452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Manual Transmission – If Equipped MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Automatic Transmission – If MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed Equipped ATF+4 product. Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703 or equivalent should be used.
  • Page 455 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....454 Required Maintenance Intervals ..455...
  • Page 456 454 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser- manual must be done at the times or mileages specified vice is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles vehicle performance and reliability.
  • Page 457 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 455 • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by master cylinder, and power steering, and add as referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle needed.
  • Page 458 456 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 459: Service Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 457 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 460 458 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 461 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 459 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 462 460 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 463 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 461 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 464 462 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 465 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 463 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 466 464 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 467 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 465 120,000 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 468 466 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 469 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 467 144,000 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 470 468 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.

  • Page 471: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Vehicle......471 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
  • Page 472 470 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Traction Grades ..... 477 Quality Grades ......477 Temperature Grades .

  • Page 473: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 471 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 474: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center

    472 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: (800) 423–6343 •...

  • Page 475: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 473 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 476: Warranty Information

    474 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 477: In Canada

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 475 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 478 476 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 479 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 477 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 480 478 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 481 INDEX...
  • Page 482 480 INDEX About Your Brakes ....295,298 Airbag, Side ..... . 59,62,64,65 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
  • Page 483 INDEX 481 Automatic Door Locks ..... 33 B-Pillar Location ......315 Automatic Headlights .
  • Page 484 482 INDEX Brightness, Interior Lights ....148 Check Engine Light Bulb Replacement ..... 444,445 (Malfunction Indicator Light) .
  • Page 485 INDEX 483 Connector Radiator Cap ..... . . 423 UCI ......241 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .
  • Page 486 484 INDEX Dipsticks Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..152 Oil (Engine) ......408 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .
  • Page 487 INDEX 485 Compartment ....402,403 Engine Oil Viscosity ..... . 410 Compartment Identification .
  • Page 488 486 INDEX Flashers Fuel ....... . . 341 Hazard Warning ..... 367 Adding .
  • Page 489 INDEX 487 Fueling ....... 346 Glass Cleaning ......435 Fuses .
  • Page 490 488 INDEX Passing ......147 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....16 Switch .
  • Page 491 INDEX 489 Key, Replacement ......17 Lights ......84,142 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) .
  • Page 492 490 INDEX Headlight Switch ..... 142 Reading ......147,163 Headlights .
  • Page 493 INDEX 491 Door ......31 Mini-Trip Computer ..... . 205 Power Door .
  • Page 494 492 INDEX Occupant Restraints ....42,62,66 Recommendation ....409,450 Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .
  • Page 495 INDEX 493 Personal Settings ......212 Pretensioners Pets ........79 Seat Belts .
  • Page 496 494 INDEX Release, Hood ......141 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ....81 Reminder, Lights On .
  • Page 497 INDEX 495 Reminder ......194 Service Engine Soon Light Untwisting Procedure ....51 (Malfunction Indicator) .
  • Page 498 496 INDEX Spark Plugs ......451 Wheel, Tilt ......151 Specifications Steering Wheel Audio Controls .
  • Page 499 INDEX 497 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ..191,368 High Speed ......322 Tether Anchor, Child Restraint .
  • Page 500 498 INDEX Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ....355 Transfer Case Towing ....... 351 Fluid .
  • Page 501 INDEX 499 Turn Signals ......146,192 Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..18 Viscosity, Engine Oil .
  • Page 502 500 INDEX Wind Buffeting ..... . . 40,175 Windshield Wiper Blades ....416 Window Fogging .
  • Page 503 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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