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The 2014 Chrysler Town & Country offers a Uconnect® navigation system with GPS map updates available. The system includes features like a compass display and an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) that shows navigation and trip information. GPS map updates can be activated through the official update site by selecting the vehicle model.

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Page 1 Town & Country 2 0 1 4 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
Page 2 With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler and equipment that are either standard or optional on this Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
Page 6: Introduction
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision tion.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners 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 Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Stamped VIN Location 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 ▫ Rearming Of The System ....19 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .13 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Sound Horn With Remote Lock ... .25 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . .32 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....26 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belt Extender .....80 LIFTGATE ......58 ▫...
Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The SAFETY TIPS ......123 Vehicle .
Page 15: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS When released from the START position, the switch automatically returns to the ON/RUN position. Your vehicle is equipped with a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch.
Page 16: Key Fob
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 17: Removing Key Fob From Ignition
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Removing Key Fob From Ignition WARNING! (Continued) Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is OFF position and then remove the Key Fob. dangerous for a number of reasons.
Page 18: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SENTRY KEY® CAUTION! The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system prevents unauthor- An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The remove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock all system does not need to be armed or activated.
Page 19: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid Replacement Keys Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these conditions will NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the result in the engine being shut off after two seconds.
Page 20: Customer Key Programming
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided General Information with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The Sentry Key® system complies with FCC rules part 15 Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Page 21: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED To Arm The System The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm: for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau- 1.
Page 22: To Disarm The System
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Push the LOCK button on the exterior Passive Entry • Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF position. Door Handle with a valid Key Fob available in the • For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, same exterior zone (refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
Page 23: Tamper Alert
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior Tamper Alert power door lock switches will not unlock the doors. If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your your absence, the horn will sound three times and the vehicle;...
Page 24: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) - If Equipped
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds, REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition EQUIPPED switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position. This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate, and activate the Panic Alarm, optional power NOTE:...
Page 25: Using The Rke Transmitter
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Using The RKE Transmitter Three-button RKE transmitters will provide basic UN- LOCK, LOCK and PANIC functions. Key Fob With Three-Button RKE Transmitter Two RKE transmitters may be supplied with the vehicle. Vehicles built without the powered options will be equipped from the factory with three-button RKE trans- Key Fob With Three-Button RKE Transmitter mitters, and those built with power options will be...
Page 26: Remote Unlock Doors And Liftgate
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE (optional), power sliding doors, Remote Start feature Remote Unlock Doors And Liftgate (optional). Some features can be programmed to the Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE customers preferences. For example, flash headlights or transmitter once to unlock the driver’s side or twice to sound horn on LOCK.
Page 27: Sound Horn With Remote Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Remote NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled by perform- ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the ing the following steps: Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 28: Using The Panic Alarm
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- following steps: ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 29: Power Open/Close Power Liftgate - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 NOTE: If equipped with a rear interior switch on the left rear pillar, pushing this switch once will close the liftgate only. • When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pressing the The liftgate cannot be opened from this switch.
Page 30: Power Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door - If Equipped
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the vehicle is locked and the Vehicle Security Alarm is Turn Off Flash Lights With RKE Lock — If armed, pressing the LEFT Power Sliding Door button Equipped twice unlocks the power sliding door and disarms Ve- This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when hicle Security Alarm.
Page 31: Programming Additional Transmitters
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 2. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed Programming Additional Transmitters RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter, than 10 seconds.
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade latch at the top of the RKE transmitter sideways with screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves your thumb and then pull the key out with your other of the RKE transmitter apart.
Page 33: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together. General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: •...
Page 34: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal NOTE: distance, check for these two conditions: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic 1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 • Ignition key removed from ignition switch WARNING! (Continued) • Battery at an acceptable charge level • Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start • RKE PANIC button not pressed System, windows, door locks or other controls •...
Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For security, power window and power sunroof op- The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position. eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 • For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter-N- To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle Go™ feature, the ignition switch must be in the Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release ON/RUN position in order to drive the vehicle.
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Cancel Remote Start To Turn Off The Engine While In Remote Start Mode Remote Starting will also cancel if any of the following occur: Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.
Page 39: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Lock the front doors by pushing down on the lock knobs on each door trim panel. If the lock knob is down when you shut either front door, the door will lock.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons.
Page 41: Power Door Locks - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Power Door Locks — If Equipped If you press the power door lock switch while the Key Fob is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the A power door lock switch is on each front door trim power locks will not operate.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer per written request of the customer.
Page 43: Keyless Enter-N-Go
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 On vehicles equipped with the optional Electronic Ve- NOTE: hicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic • Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ (Customer-Programmable Features)”...
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the driver’s With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft front door handle.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE To Enter The Liftgate Transmitter In Vehicle With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a (1.5 m) of the liftgate, cycle the handle to open the liftgate Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside your vehicle, the and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors Do NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handle, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors.
Page 47: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 NOTE: WINDOWS • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you Power Vent Windows — If Equipped must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock The Power Vent Window Switch located on the driver’s the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle.
Page 48: Power Windows
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Windows NOTE: Power Window switches will also remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been You can control either the front or rear windows using turned to OFF, depending upon the accessory delay switches located on the driver’s door trim panel.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN or ACC position and during power acces- sory delay. Power Window Lockout Switch Front Passenger Power Window Switch There is a single switch on the front passenger’s door Front Passenger Power Door Switches trim panel which operates the passenger door window and a set of switches that lock and unlock all doors.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped To stop the window from going all the way up during the Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly. The front window switches may be equipped with an Auto-Down feature.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Sliding Side Door Power Window Switch — If WARNING! Equipped There is no anti-pinch protection when the window Second row passengers may open and close the sliding is almost closed. To avoid personal injury be sure to door window by a single switch on the door handle clear your arms, hands, fingers and all objects from assembly.
Page 52: Sliding Side Door
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
Page 53: Power Sliding Side Door - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol- NOTE: The left side sliding door cannot be opened lowing guidelines: while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the •...
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Press the button on the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds to open a power sliding door. When the door is fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds a second time will close the door. There are power sliding side door switches located on the B-pillar trim panel, just in front of the power sliding door for the rear seat passengers and in the overhead console...
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 • If the power sliding side door is not in the full open or To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding doors from the rear seats, press the power sliding door close position, it will fully open when a power sliding master lock button, located in the overhead console, to door switch is pressed.
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash You can turn the feature back on by repeating the previous procedure. The left and right exterior hazard lights will flash for 12 seconds when either sliding door is opened. This will Power Sliding Side Door Master Lock Switch alert other drivers in the area that passenger(s) could be To provide a safer environment for small children riding...
Page 57: Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a Child Protection Door Lock system. NOTE: When the Child Protection Door Lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Engage The Child Protection Door Lock NOTE: 1. Open the sliding side door. • After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the 2.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 NOTE: WARNING! • After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system, Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. always test the door from the inside to make certain it Remember that the sliding doors can only be opened is in the desired position.
Page 60: Liftgate
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LIFTGATE On vehicles equipped with power locks, the liftgate can be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter button, or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors. To open the liftgate, press the liftgate release handle located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
Page 61: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Power Liftgate — If Equipped The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter. Press the button on the transmitter twice within five seconds, to open the power liftgate.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power liftgate may be closed by pressing the button, and several audible beeps will occur to signal that the located in the upper left trim in the liftgate opening. liftgate is opening or closing. Pushing once will only close the liftgate.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 • During power operation, whether liftgate is fully open • If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions or fully closed, the liftgate chime will beep several within the same cycle, the system will automatically times indicating power operation is in progress.
Page 64: Occupant Restraints
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS wheel Some of the most important safety features in your • Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants vehicle are the restraint systems: • Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating •...
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized WARNING! seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- could cause serious injury, including death.
Page 68: Lap/Shoulder Belts
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even belt will lock and reduce the risk of you striking the on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver inside of the vehicle or being thrown out.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 2. The seat belt latch plate is near the seatback of the WARNING! (Continued) front seats and next to your arm in the rear seats. • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”. • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of tion.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Pull the strap down and secure the small latch plate of anywhere on the anchorage. To move the anchorage down- the lap belt into the small buckle until you hear a “click”. ward, squeeze the actuation buttons while simultaneously pushing down on the anchorage assembly.
Page 74: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE As a guide, if you are shorter than average you will Second Row Bench Seat prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average Driver Center Passenger you will prefer a higher position. When you release the First Row anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that Second Row...
Page 75: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Second Row Captains Chairs out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort- ably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the Driver Center Passenger latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click. First Row Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —...
Page 76: Energy Management Feature
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor the entire belt is extracted.
Page 77: Seat Belt Pretensioners
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Seat Belt Pretensioners Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) The seat belts for both front seating positions are These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts. NOTE: The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or may not deploy in the event of a front or side impact.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock into the back decorative plastic half.
Page 81: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®) BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger BeltAlert®) to fasten their seat belts. The feature is active whenever the ignition is on.
Page 82: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
That way the strong bones of the hips will take BeltAlert® can be enabled or disabled by your autho- the force if there is a collision. rized dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not recommend Seat Belt Extender deactivating BeltAlert®.
Page 83: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can in- crease the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug and in the recommended seating positions.
Page 84: Air Bag System Components
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC Bags are certified to new Federal regulations. air bags are located above the side windows and their covers are also labeled: SRS AIRBAG.
Page 85: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 • Air Bag Warning Light Advanced Front Air Bag Features • Steering Wheel and Column The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides •...
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the WARNING! front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air between you and the side air bags;...
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed. SABIC air bags may offer side-impact and vehicle roll- over protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- in addition to that provided by the body structure.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 seriously injured or killed. Occupants, especially chil- WARNING! (Continued) dren, should not lean on or sleep against the door, side • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects windows, or area where the SAB or SABIC air bags between you and the side air bags;...
Page 90: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Knee Impact Bolsters bags, SABs, Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag, and front seat belt pretensioners, as required, depending on The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the several factors, including the severity and type of impact. driver and front passenger, and position the front occu- pants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side...
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Side Knee Air Bag may deploy in crashes with little The ORC contains a backup power supply system that vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or initial deceleration.
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE are possible, based on several factors, including the WARNING! collision type and severity. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags their full size.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag. The trim cover at a very high speed and with such a high force that it separates and folds out of the way allowing the air bag to could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items inflate to the full size.
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag event the ORC will determine whether to have the inflates. This especially applies to children. The side Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- curtain air bag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when ing functions: it is inflated.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye the air bag system.
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may • Modifications to any part of the air bag system not function properly if modifications are made.
Page 97: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may You will want to have the air bags ready to not be ready to inflate for your protection.
Page 98: Child Restraints
96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is were buckled/fastened; required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, •...
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 • http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers- There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large childsafety-index-53.htm enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child seat Owner’s Manual to make sure you have the correct WARNING! seat for your child.
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the height or weight limits of their child...
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they air bag.
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Older Children And Child Restraints WARNING! Children who are two years old or who have outgrown • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward- or child restraint.
Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Children Too Large For Booster Seats 5. Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle.
Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Combined LATCH – Weight of the LATCH – Restraint Type Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only + Top Tether...
Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Second Row Bench Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating Second Row Captains Chairs position • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seat- Top Tether Anchorage Symbol ing position •...
Page 107 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 Child Restraint LATCH Positions What is the weight limit (child’s weight 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system + weight of the child restraint) for until the combined weight of the child using the LATCH anchorage system to and the child restraint is 65 lbs attach the child restraint?
Page 108 106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Can two child restraints be attached Never “share” a LATCH anchorage using a common lower LATCH an- with two or more child restraints. If chorage? the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in...
Page 109 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 110 108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages In addition, there are tether strap anchors lo- cated behind each rear seatback, near to the floor. LATCH Anchorages (Third Row 60/40 Anchorages Shown) LATCH Anchorages (Third Row 60/40 Anchorage Shown)
Page 111 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be Always follow the directions of the child restraint manu- equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. facturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower restraint systems will be installed as described here.
Page 112 110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Always follow the directions of the child restraint 3. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not that seating position. For some second row seats, you may need to recline the seat and/or raise the head all child restraint systems will be installed as described here.
Page 113 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 6. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt rearward and downward into the seat. Remove slack When using the LATCH attaching system to install a in the straps according to the child restraint manufac- child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being turer’s instructions.
Page 114 112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat WARNING! Belt • Improper installation of a child restraint to the The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor or child restraint.
Page 115 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 113 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle Second Row Bench Second Row Captains Chair...
Page 116 114 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child restraint) Restraint using the seat belt to install a forward for using the Tether Anchor with the facing child restraint, up to the recom- seat belt to attach a forward facing...
Page 117 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 115 Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the seat belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
Page 118 116 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by 2. Next, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the pulling back and forth on the child seat at the seat belt retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child path.
Page 119 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 117 6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by If the belt still cannot be tightened after you shorten the pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt buckle, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn path.
Page 120 118 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts.
Page 121 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 119 WARNING! • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
Page 122: Commercial Cargo Vehicles (No Factory Installed Rear Seats) - If Equipped
120 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE COMMERCIAL CARGO VEHICLES (NO FACTORY INSTALLED REAR SEATS) — IF EQUIPPED Commercial cargo vehicles are not designed for use as a family vehicle and are not intended for carrying children in the front passenger seat. However, if you must carry a child in a vehicle without a rear seat, the passenger seat should be moved to the full rearward position and the child must be in a proper restraint system based on its...
Page 123: Restraining Infants And Small Children In Commercial Cargo Vehicles
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 121 Restraining Infants And Small Children In 3. Using the hook attached to the child restraint tether Commercial Cargo Vehicles strap, attach the child restraint tether strap to the metal anchor on the lower rear of the front passenger There are different sizes and types of restraints for seat.
Page 124: Engine Break-In Recommendations
122 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. in the engine or damage may result. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
Page 125: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 123 SAFETY TIPS WARNING! (Continued) Transporting Passengers • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. Exhaust Gas WARNING! WARNING! •...
Page 126: Vehicle
124 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open WARNING! (Continued) seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes • If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/ to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, rear doors open, make sure that all windows are inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is...
Page 127 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 125 Air Bag Warning Light Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your The light should come on and remain on for vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they ignition switch is first turned ON.
Page 128 126 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 129: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 127 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 131: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory MIRRORS ......136 Seat Only) —...
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® PHONE — IF EQUIPPED ..152 SEATS ......188 ▫...
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 ▫ Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If ▫ Headlight Delay — If Equipped ...227 Equipped ......216 ▫...
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Set A Desired Speed ....245 WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS ..235 ▫...
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 ▫ Cleaning The ParkSense® System ..254 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .263 ▫ ParkSense® System Usage Precautions..254 ▫...
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Closing Sunroof — Express....274 ▫ Super Console — If Equipped... . .283 ▫...
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 ▫ Coat Hooks ......292 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ....301 ▫...
Page 138: Mirrors
136 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 139: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
Page 140: Outside Mirrors
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight The driver’s outside mirror will automatically adjust for overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Page 141: Power Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Power Mirrors — If Equipped The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a The power mirror controls are located on the driver-side mirror, press either the L (left) or R (right) to select the door trim panel.
Page 142: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Mirrors — If Equipped NOTE: The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not enabled when delivered from the factory. The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature can be enabled or disabled in the Elec- These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Resetting the Power Folding Outside Mirrors You may need to reset the power folding mirrors if the following occurs: • The mirrors are accidentally blocked while folding. • The mirrors are accidentally manually folded/ unfolded.
Page 144: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- the mirror cover upward.
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 Automatic Transmission Vehicles The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand-by mode when the vehicle is in PARK. Manual Transmission Vehicles The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any gear and enters stand-by mode when the Park Brake is engaged, the vehicle is not in REVERSE, and the vehicle is stationary.
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the de- tection zones. • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change.
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Entering From The Side Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle. BSM Warning Light The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to see if an alert is necessary.
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Rear Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either of less than 15 mph (24 km/h) and the vehicle remains in side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
Page 150: Rear Cross Path
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are WARNING! traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones.
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including reducing the radio volume.
Page 152: Modes Of Operation
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Modes Of Operation Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime Modes Of Operation With EVIC When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode, the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appro- Three selectable modes of operation are available in the priate side view mirror based on a detected object.
Page 153: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 When the system is in RCP, the system shall respond with General Information both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is This vehicle has systems that operate on radio frequency present. Whenever an audible alert is requested, the radio that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications volume is reduced.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® PHONE — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect® Phone allows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit Uconnect® Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s vehicle communications system.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Voice Command Button WARNING! Actual button location may vary with the ra- Any voice commanded system should be used only dio. The individual buttons are described in the in safe driving conditions following all applicable “Operation”...
Page 156: Operation
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Operation part of the command when you are asked for it. For example, you can use the compound form voice com- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect® mand “Phonebook New Entry,” or you can break the Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect®...
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 To activate the Uconnect® Phone, simply push the The following are general phone to Uconnect® Phone button and follow the audible prompts for directions. pairing instructions: Uconnect® Phone sessions begin with a push of the 1.
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will prompt you to say the number you You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a priority level between one and seven, with one being the want to call. highest priority.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a name in the phonebook, refer to “Add Names to Your as soon as the Bluetooth® wireless phone connection is Uconnect®...
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., deleted on the Uconnect® Phone. These can only be “Home,” “Work,” “Mobile,” or “Other”). This will edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans- allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone- ferred and updated to Uconnect®...
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return when the vehicle is not in motion.
Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish • Press the button to begin. to delete.
Page 163: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook Phone Call Features • Press the The following features can be accessed through the button to begin. Uconnect® Phone if the feature(s) are available on your •...
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Currently In Progress Between Calls” in this section. To combine two calls, refer to “Conference Call”...
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Conference Call Call Termination When two calls are in progress (one active and one on To end a call in progress, momentarily press the but- hold), press and hold the button until you hear a ton.
Page 166: Uconnect® Phone Features
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call Continuation Uconnect® Phone Features Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the Language Selection Uconnect® Phone after the vehicle ignition has been To change the language that the Uconnect® Phone is switched to OFF.
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Emergency Assistance NOTE: • The emergency number dialed is based on the country If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable: where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and Canada and 060 for Mexico).
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You should program the desired Towing Assis- WARNING! tance phone number using the Voice Command system. To do this, press the button and say “Setup,” followed by To use your Uconnect® Phone System in an emer- “Towing Assistance.”...
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Working With Automated Systems “Send,” is also to be used for navigating through an automated customer service center menu structure, and This method is used in instances where one generally has to leave a number on a pager. to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while navigating through an automated telephone system.
Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 171: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the Advanced Phone Connectivity dial ring to the Uconnect® Phone to play it on the vehicle Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situation, The Uconnect®...
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You can also press the List Paired Mobile Phone Names button at any time while the list is being played, and then choose the phone that • Press the button to begin. you wish to select.
Page 173: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 • Press the Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® button and say the “Voice Training,” Phone “System Training,” or “Start Voice Training” com- mand. Uconnect® Phone Tutorial You can either press the Uconnect® Phone button to To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the restore the factory setting or repeat the words and button and say “Uconnect®...
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Low-to-medium vehicle speed This will delete all phone pairing, phone book entries, and other settings in all language modes. The System will • Low road noise prompt you before resetting to factory settings. •...
Page 175 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 • It is not recommended to store similar sounding names Far End Audio Performance in the Uconnect® Phonebook. • Audio quality is maximized under: • Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect® Phone Lo- • Low-To-Medium Blower Setting cal) name recognition rate is optimized when the •...
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be 2. After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say compromised with the convertible top down “SMS Read” or “Read Messages.” Recent Calls 3. Uconnect® Phone will play the new text message for you.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 To send a message, press the button while the 10. Thanks. system is listing the message and say “Send.” Uconnect® 11. See You in 15 minutes. Phone will prompt you to say the name or number of the person you wish to send the message to.
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Voice Text Reply Incoming Announcement ON/ Bluetooth® Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect® Phone. When this happens, the connection Turning the Voice Text Reply Incoming Announcement can generally be reestablished by switching the phone OFF will stop the system from announcing the new off/on.
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Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) zero call cancel three confirmation prompts four continue five delete dial seven download eight edit nine emergency star (*) English plus (+) erase all pound (#) Espanol add location...
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) help previous home record again language redial list names return to main menu return or main menu list phones select phone select mobile send mute set up...
Page 184: General Information
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Command System Operation RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: The Uconnect®...
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Pressing the Voice Command button while the WARNING! system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or Any voice commanded system should be used only change commands.
Page 186: Commands
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To hear the first available Menu, press the Voice Com- Main Menu mand button and say “Help” or “Main Menu.” Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the Commands main menu.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Radio AM • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Disc Mode Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc.” In this mode, you To switch to Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) mode, say may say the following commands: “Bluetooth Streaming.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 • “Switch to system setup” – “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Main menu setup” – “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Switch to setup” • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — During the playback you may press the Voice Com- In this mode, you may say the following commands: mand...
Page 190: Voice Training
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training SEATS For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect® vehicle. Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. WARNING! 1.
Page 191: Power Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Power Seats — If Equipped Some models may be equipped with eight-way power seats for the driver and front passenger. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. The switches control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Do not place any article under a power seat or Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to control which could cause a collision and serious the seat controls.
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Tilting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of or rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat control which could cause a collision and serious...
Page 194: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
Page 195: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Heated Seats — If Equipped Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start On some models, the front and rear seats may be On models that are equipped with remote start, the equipped with heaters located in the seat cushions. driver’s heated seat can be programmed through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) to come on WARNING!
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. Rear Heated Seats Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of On some models, the second row seats are equipped with heat in use.
Page 197: Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of Both front seats are adjustable forward or rearward. The heat in use.
Page 198: Manual Reclining Seats - If Equipped
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE While sitting in the seat, pull up on the handle and slide Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you For models equipped with manual reclining seats, the have reached the desired position.
Page 199: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push WARNING! back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- normal position.
Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head.
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose the head restraints require removal, see your autho- cargo.
Page 203: Stow 'N Go® Seating - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Head Restraints — Third Row The head restraint in the center position can be raised and lowered for tether routing. Refer to “Occupant Re- straints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve- hicle”...
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Seat will not stow in the storage bin unless the 5. Pull upward on the seatback recliner lever located on armrests are raised. the outboard side of the seat. 4. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the “LOCK”...
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 The non-adjustable head restraint and seatback will fold automatically during the seat tumble. No additional actuation is necessary. Automatic Folding Seatback Non-Adjustable Head Restraint...
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The seat will automatically tumble into position for easy storage. Seat In Storage Bin 7. Close the storage bin cover. Tumbled Second Row Seat CAUTION! 6. Push the seat into the storage bin. The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 4. Return the head restraint to its upright position, close WARNING! the storage bin cover and slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the “Unlocked” position. In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched.
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Stow ’n Go® Seat — Folded And Latched Position To tumble or stow the seat from the folded and latched position: return the seatback and head restraint to the upright position. Then pull up on the seatback recliner lever on the outboard side of the seat to fold head rest and seatback and tumble seat forward.
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 2. Return the head restraint to the upright position. Easy Entry Second Row The second row Stow ’n Go® seats allow easy entry to the third row seat or rear cargo area. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever on the outboard side of the seat.
Page 210: Quad Seats - If Equipped
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The seat will automatically fold into position for easy entry into the third row. WARNING! In the event of a collision you could be injured if the seat is not fully latched. Quad Seats — If Equipped Both Quad seats are adjustable forward or rearward.
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold-Flat Easy Entry To fold the seat, lift the recliner lever to the full upward The Quad seats can be tilted forward for easy entry into position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the third row.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 For passengers seated in the third row, there is a pull Removal strap located on the outboard side of the seat near the The Quad seats can be removed if additional storage is bottom of the seat back.
Page 214: Second Row Bench Seat - If Equipped
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped Release levers are located on the rear leg assemblies, near the floor. To remove the seat, squeeze each release handle While the bench seat does not stow in the floor, it is and rotate downwards to deploy the wheels.
Page 215: Third Row Power Recline - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 To reinstall the seat, align the seat into the detent posi- tions on the floor. Squeeze the release handle and rotate upward until the lock indicator button returns into the handle. WARNING! If not properly latched, the bench seats could become loose.
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Lower the head restraint by pulling on the release strap marked “1” located on the outboard side of the head restraint. One Touch Folding Seat Third Row The rear switch bank allows multiple power folding and unfolding positions for the third row seats.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 NOTE: • Disconnect the center shoulder belt from the small buckle and lower the head restraints before attempting to fold/stow the power third row seats. • To abort seat operation while seat is in motion, press a different seat position selector switch to stop the seat.
Page 218: Manually Folding Third Row Seats - If Equipped
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If Equipped 1. Lower the center head restraint down to the seatback by pushing the button on the guide and pushing the head restraint down. 2. Lower the outboard head restraints by pulling on the release strap marked “1”...
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 3. Pull release strap marked “2” located on the rear of the 4. Pull release strap marked “3” to release the anchors. seat to lower the seatback. Release Strap “3” Release Strap “2”...
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Pull release strap marked “4” and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin. Stowed Third Row Seat Release Strap “4”...
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 To Unfold Third Row Seats WARNING! (Continued) 1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the • Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its storage bin and push the seat forward until the lowered position could result in serious injury or anchors latch.
Page 222: Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the seatbacks of all rear seats and some front seats. The floor supports the partial weight of the bagged goods.
Page 223: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Rke
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE 6. Press and release the SET (S) button located on the Transmitter To Memory driver’s door. NOTE: Each time the SET (S) button and a numbered 7. Within five seconds, press and release MEMORY button (1 or 2) is pressed, you erase the memory settings button 1 or 2 on the driver’s door.
Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 11. Repeat the above steps to set the next Memory 1, or 2). When a recall is cancelled, the driver’s seat, and position using the other numbered Memory button or the pedals stop moving. A delay of one second will occur to link another RKE transmitter to memory.
Page 225: Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 • When you remove the key from the ignition switch, To disable another RKE transmitter linked to either Memory Position, repeat Steps 1 to 5 for each RKE the driver seat will move about 2.4 in (60 mm) rear- transmitter.
Page 226: To Open And Close The Hood
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy Entry and Easy Exit Position. NOTE: The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be enabled or disabled through the programmable features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). If your vehicle is not equipped with an EVIC, your dealership can activate/deactivate this feature for you.
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi- mately 12 in (30 cm) and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
Page 228: Lights
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. The switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, interior lights and the fog lights. Headlight Switch With Halo Control Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation.
Page 229: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 Automatic Headlights — If Equipped on when windshield wipers are on may be found on vehicles equipped with an automatic headlight system. This system automatically turns your headlights on or off based on ambient light levels. To turn the system on, turn NOTE: The Headlights with Wipers feature can be the headlight switch to the extreme counterclockwise turned on or off through the Electronic Vehicle Informa-...
Page 230: Lights-On Reminder
228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When exiting the vehicle the driver can choose to have Lights-On Reminder the headlights remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds or not If the headlights or the parking lights are left on, or if the remain on.
Page 231: Front Fog Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 Front Fog Lights — If Equipped To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and push in the headlight switch control knob. Pressing the headlight switch control knob in a second time will turn the front fog lights off.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lighting On NOTE: The ignition must be cycled to the OFF position for this feature to operate. Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the second detent (extreme top position) to turn on the Interior Lighting Off interior lights.
Page 233: Multifunction Lever
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 The Halo control switch is located to the right of the Multifunction Lever dimmer switch. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Halo Control To activate the Halo lights, rotate the Halo Multifunction Lever switch control upward or downward to in- crease or decrease the lighting.
Page 234: Turn Signals
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The multifunction lever controls the: Turn Signal Warning • Turn Signals If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has traveled at over 18 mph (29 km/h) for about 1 mile • Headlight Beams Low/High (1.6 km) with the turn signals on, a chime will sound to •...
Page 235: Flash-To-Pass
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Flash-To-Pass NOTE: Broken, muddy or obstructed headlights and taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.
Page 236: Battery Protection
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch 3. Rotate the headlight switch clockwise from the AUTO the headlights to the high beam position. Refer to to the on position. “Multifunction Lever” in this section for further infor- Battery Protection mation.
Page 237: Windshield Wiper And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS NOTE: Always remove any buildup of snow that pre- vents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the The wipers and washers are operated by a switch within off position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off the multifunction lever.
Page 238: Intermittent Wiper System
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System Windshield Washers Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions To use the Washer, push on the end of the lever to the make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be- second detent and hold while spray is desired.
Page 239: Rear Wiper And Washer
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 Rear Wiper And Washer The sensitivity of the system is adjustable from the multifunction lever. Wiper sensitivity position 3 has been Rotating the rotary ring to the first detent activates the calibrated for best overall wiping sensitivity. If the opera- rear intermittent wipers.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off • Neutral Wipe Inhibit — The Rain Sensing feature will through the EVIC (if equipped). Refer to “Electronic not operate when the ignition is ON, and the transmis- Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings sion shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position, and the (Customer-Programmable Features)”...
Page 241: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the This feature allows you to tilt the steering column steering wheel upward or downward as desired. To upward or downward.
Page 242: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED The heated steering wheel switch is located on the switch bank below the climate controls. The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering Press the switch to turn on the heated wheel has only one temperature setting.
Page 243: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start WARNING! (Continued) On models that are equipped with remote start, the • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that heated steering wheel can be programed to come on insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering during a remote start.
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The switch is located on the left side of the steering Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward column. (toward the driver). • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF. •...
Page 245: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 NOTE: CAUTION! • Always adjust the pedals to a position that allows full Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals pedal travel. or impede its ability to move, as it may cause damage •...
Page 246: To Activate
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- right side of the steering wheel. tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time.
Page 247: To Set A Desired Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 To Deactivate WARNING! A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with- set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: continue to increase until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Page 249: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 Metric Speed (km/h) NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on • Pressing the SET (-) button once will result in a 2 km/h moderate hills is normal.
Page 250: Parksense® Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF ParkSense® Sensors EQUIPPED The four ParkSense® sensors, located in the rear fascia/ The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist system provides visual bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is and audible indications of the distance between the rear within the sensors’...
Page 251: Parksense® Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 The ParkSense® Warning Display is located in the Instru- ParkSense® Display ment cluster’s EVIC display. It provides both visual and When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display audible warnings to indicate the distance between the will turn ON indicating the system status.
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 253 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 Fast Tone Continuous Tone...
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than...
Page 255: Enabling/Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 Enabling/Disabling ParkSense® Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled through the Customer-Programmable Features section of the EVIC. During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense® Rear Park The available choices are: OFF, Sound Only, or Sound and Assist System has detected a faulted condition, the Display.
Page 256: Cleaning The Parksense® System
254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE Cleaning The ParkSense® System position and ParkSense® is turned OFF, the EVIC will Clean the ParkSense® sensors with water, car wash soap display “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for as and a soft cloth.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 object as a sensor problem, causing the “SERVICE WARNING! PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message to be displayed in • Drivers must be careful when backing up even the EVIC. when using ParkSense®. Always check carefully CAUTION! behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles,...
Page 258: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE displayed on the touchscreen along with a caution note to WARNING! (Continued) “check entire surroundings” across the top of the screen. • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly recom- After five seconds this note will disappear. The mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem- ParkView®...
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width that will help indicate the distance to the rear of the of the vehicle while a dashed center-line will indicate the vehicle. The following table shows the approximate center of the vehicle to assist with aligning to a hitch/ distances for each zone: receiver.
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance CAUTION! builds up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with • To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView® should only water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens. be used as a parking aid.
Page 261: Overhead Consoles
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 OVERHEAD CONSOLES Front Overhead Console Two versions of the overhead console are available. The base front overhead console model featured fixed incan- descent courtesy/reading lights, flip-down sunglass stor- age and conversation mirror. The premium front over- head console model features a LED focused light that illuminates the instrument panel cupholders, two swiv- eling LED lights, flip-down sunglass storage, conversa-...
Page 262: Courtesy/Interior Lighting
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Courtesy/Interior Lighting Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only) At the forward end of the console are two courtesy lights At the front of the overhead console, a compartment is (standard dome light has two buttons). The lights turn on provided for the storage of two pairs of sunglasses.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 The door will slowly rotate to the full open position. Conversation Mirror Position NOTE: From the “conversation mirror” position, the Full Open Position door can only be closed. From this position, the door can be fully closed or, by rotating upward about 3/4 of the way and releasing, To return to the full open position, the door must first be positioned for conversation mirror use.
Page 264: Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights - If Equipped
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped The overhead console has two sets of courtesy lights. The lights turn on when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
Page 265: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 Rear Console Halo Lighting The rear overhead console has recessed halo lighting around the perimeter of the console base. This feature provides additional lighting options while traveling and is controlled by the headlight switch. Refer to “Lights/ Halo Lights —...
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The HomeLink® buttons, located on either the overhead console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ- ent HomeLink® channels. The HomeLink® indicator is located above the center button. HomeLink® Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner NOTE: HomeLink® is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active.
Page 267: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- gram while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® button you want to program and the hand-held trans- mitter button.
Page 269: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, there may be a light that blinks when the garage door follow these steps: opener/device is in the LEARN/TRAIN mode.
Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To program the two remaining HomeLink® buttons, 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT gram while keeping the HomeLink®...
Page 271: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 Canadian/Gate Operator Programming 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink® button, while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand-held For programming transmitters in Canada/United States transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink® has that require the transmitter signals to “time-out”...
Page 272: Using Homelink
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for Using HomeLink® programming, plug it back in at this time. To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink® button. Activation will now occur for the Reprogramming A Single HomeLink®...
Page 273: Troubleshooting Tips
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 Troubleshooting Tips WARNING! If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, Your motorized door or gate will open and close here are some of the most common solutions: while you are programming the universal trans- •...
Page 274: General Information
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry The power sunroof switch is located between the sun Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following visors on the overhead console.
Page 275: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the object, to project through the sunroof opening.
Page 276: Closing Sunroof - Express
274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE movement. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a Pinch Protect Feature partially opened condition until the switch is pushed and This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of held rearward again. the sunroof during Express Close operation.
Page 277: Sunshade Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 Sunshade Operation Sunroof Maintenance The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. the glass panel. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is Ignition Off Operation open.
Page 278: Electrical Power Outlets - If Equipped
276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED Two 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets are located on the lower instrument panel, below the open storage bin. The driver-side power outlet is controlled by the ignition switch and the passenger-side power outlet is connected directly to the battery.
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 One outlet in the removable floor console (if equipped) CAUTION! shares a fuse with the lower outlet in the instrument • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 panel and is also connected to the battery. Do not exceed a maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) shared Amps) at 12 Volts.
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On vehicles equipped with the Super Console the power The outlet in the rear quarter panel near the liftgate and outlets are located under the retractable cover. To access the upper outlet in the instrument panel are both con- the power outlets push down on the cover and slide it trolled by the ignition switch.
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...
Page 282: Power Inverter - If Equipped
280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in sory bracket from the plug.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts. Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- tion3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will most power tools.
Page 284: Cupholders
282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel Cupholders WARNING! The instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull-out To avoid serious injury or death: drawer just above the lower storage bin. • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. •...
Page 285: Super Console - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 variety of container types and sizes. Press down on the For rear passengers two cupholders are located in the container to engage the cupholder retention features. pull-out drawer, located in the back of the Super Console. Pull the drawer out to the first position to use the Super Console —...
Page 286: Premium Console Cupholders - If Equipped
284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Premium Console Cupholders — If Equipped Interior Bottle Holders On models equipped with premium center consoles, There are four bottle holders located in the interior. One there are four cupholders located on the top of the bottle holder is molded into each front interior door trim console.
Page 287: Smoker's Package Kit - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped With the optional authorized dealer-installed Smoker’s Package Kit, a removable ash receiver is inserted into one of the two cupholders in the center front instrument panel. To install the ash receiver, align the receiver so the thumb grip on the lid is facing rearward.
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Upper Glove Compartment Lower Glove Compartment To open the upper compartment, press in on the button, To open the lower compartment pull out on the release located on the left side of the upper door. The door will handle.
Page 289: Door Trim Panel Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 Door Trim Panel Storage Front Door Storage Both interior front door panels have multiple pockets for storage. WARNING! If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle holder, they can spill when the door is closed, burn- ing the occupants.
Page 290: Umbrella Holder
288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Umbrella Holder Second Row Floor Storage Bins An umbrella holder has been conveniently molded into The area below the floor covers, located in front of the the left front door entry scuff molding. second row seats, is available for storage.
Page 291: Storage Bin Safety Warning
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 Storage Bin Safety Warning CAUTION! Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal The storage bin cover must lay flat and be locked to injury or damage to your vehicle: avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Seat Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever WARNING! (Continued) As a security measure, the Seat Storage Bin Cover has an • Do not operate the storage bin covers while the Emergency Release Lever built into the latching mecha- vehicle is in motion.
Page 293: Center And Rear Overhead Console Storage - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 NOTE: In the event of an individual being locked inside the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be opened from inside of the bin by pushing on the glow-in-the-dark lever attached to the storage bin cover latching mecha- nism.
Page 294: Coat Hooks
292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Coat Hooks Coat hooks are located along the headliner for the second and third row seating positions. The coat hook load limit is 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Exceeding the recommended load limit can cause the coat hooks to break or disengage from the vehicle.
Page 295: Console Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 • The cupholders are removable to access a large storage CONSOLE FEATURES bin. There are three consoles available: Basic, Premium and • The basic console is removable from the vehicle for Super. additional floor space by removing the cap and clip at WARNING! the console base.
Page 296: Premium Console - If Equipped
294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Align the console until the front anchor cup plug hole Premium Console — If Equipped is centered on the winch hole. The three-compartment console with sliding storage bin, sliding upper tray with storage and large console storage 4.
Page 297 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295 • Multiple adjustments • Removable from vehicle for additional floor space The top and center console sections slide forward and rearward to provide added user comfort. A one-piece cup holder insert for both cavities can easily be removed for cleaning.
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Position 2 shows the raised storage tray revealing a large Dual Storage Bins storage area below. Position 3 shows the top portion of the console in a rearward position. This is accomplished by lifting the upper most latch at the front of the console.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 297 Position 4 shows the complete console in its rearmost To Remove The Premium Floor Console position. Again, lifting second latch handle at the front of 1. Pull up on the bottom release handle in the front of the the console, allows complete access to a lower storage bin console.
Page 300: Super Console - If Equipped
298 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! In an accident, serious injury could result if the removable floor console is not properly installed. Always be sure the removable floor console is fully latched. Super Console — If Equipped The Super Console contains multiple storage areas, front lower pass through, top forward bin, top rearward bin and rear pull out drawer.
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 299 NOTE: The front cupholder light ring and pass through lighting is controlled by a dimming switch located on the instrument panel, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information. Located in the back of the super console is a storage drawer and cupholders for the rear passengers.
Page 302: Cargo Area Features
300 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CARGO AREA FEATURES Rechargeable Flashlight The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the right side of the cargo area. The flashlight snaps out of the bezel when needed. The flashlight features two bright LED light bulbs and is powered by a lithium battery that recharges when snapped back into place and the vehicle is either running or the key is in the accessory position.
Page 303: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 301 To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, REAR WINDOW FEATURES twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located on the climate control (Mode) knob.
Page 304: Load Leveling System - If Equipped
302 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The automatic load leveling system will provide a level- Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading the heating elements: conditions.
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 303 vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo inside the vehicle The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry weight plus that on the external rack does not exceed the on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must maximum vehicle load capacity.
Page 306: Deploying The Crossbars
304 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Deploying The Crossbars CAUTION! To deploy the crossbars, completely loosen the thumb Use care when removing and handling the crossbars screws at both ends of the crossbar and lift the crossbar to prevent damage to the vehicle. from its stowed position in the side rail.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 305 NOTE: The crossbars are identical and can be placed in any two of the three deploy positions. Deployed Position Then, position the crossbars across the roof. Deploy Positions – Choose Two Of Three...
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Make sure the directional arrows on the crossbars align with the directional arrows on the side rails. Set the crossbars into the deployed positions. Tightening Crossbar Stowing The Crossbars Reverse the procedure to stow the crossbars, again, Crossbar To Side Rail Installation taking care to keep hand clear of pivoting joint.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 307 NOTE: Load should always be secured to crossbars first, CAUTION! with rail tie down loops used as additional securing • Check deployed crossbars frequently and retighten points if needed. Tie loops are intended as supplemen- tary tie down points only.
Page 310: Sun Screens - If Equipped
308 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! (Continued) Sun screens are available for second and third row • Long loads which extend over the windshield, such seating windows. The screens store in the sill trim panels, as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large and the tops of the windows are equipped with hooks frontal area should be secured to both the front and...
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 309 Gently pull up on the tab to raise the sun screen. To lower the sun screen, gently lift the tab upward to Continue pulling the sun screen until the tab is near the disengage the hooks, and feed the screen back into the top of the window.
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ EVIC Red Telltale Lights ....340 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..316 ▫ Oil Change Required ....342 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER —...
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Units ......346 Uconnect® 130 ......356 ▫...
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 ▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If ▫ Getting Started ..... . .390 Equipped ......381 ▫...
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ VES™ Remote Control — If Equipped ..407 ▫ Information Mode Display ....419 ▫ Blu-ray™ Player Remote Control — If ▫...
Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 ▫ Summer Operation ....455 CD/DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc MAINTENANCE ..436 ▫ Winter Operation..... .455 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES .
Page 318: Instrument Panel Features
316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Vents 5 — Analog Clock 9 — DVD – If Equipped 13 — Ignition Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Upper Glove Compartment 10 — Storage Bin 14 — Hood Release 3 —...
Page 319: Instrument Cluster - Base
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE...
Page 320: Instrument Cluster - Premium
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 321: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 4. Turn Signal Indicators 1. Tachometer The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated. This gauge measures engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000). Before the pointer reaches the red area, If the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage.
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of Message Display Area vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the When the appropriate conditions exist, the following correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your odometer messages will display: odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair technician should leave the odometer reading the same...
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 NOTE: Some of the above warnings will be displayed in noFUSE the Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display Area If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the located in the instrument cluster. Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse is improperly installed, or Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) damaged, a “noFUSE”...
Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL position. To reset the oil change indicator system (after 7. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light performing the scheduled maintenance), perform the This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System following steps. (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition 1.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 8. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If Equipped Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper Each tire, including the spare (if provided), tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to should be checked monthly when cold and in- maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has flated to the inflation pressure recommended by...
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more 9. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS an Onboard Diagnostic system, called OBD, that to continue to function properly.
Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 10. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ CAUTION! Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine Light” in the instrument cluster will come on control system.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: 12. Speedometer • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Indicates vehicle speed. Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on 13. Fuel Door Reminder momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN. The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the •...
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” 17. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- further information.
Page 330 328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL In this case, the light will remain on until the condition WARNING! has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is 20. Temperature Gauge applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- tion. ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL switch is first turned to ON/RUN and remain on briefly as WARNING! a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential elec- A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or trical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle).
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. 25. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine. This light informs you of a problem with the The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 26. Transmission Temperature Warning Light CAUTION! During sustained high speed driving or trailer Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- towing up long grades on hot days, the auto- ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause matic transmission oil may become too hot.
Page 335: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER The EVIC Menu items consists of the following: (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED • Fuel Economy The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- • Vehicle Speed tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the •...
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • UP Button The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menu items (Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Mes- sages, Units, System Setup).
Page 337: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 Once the RIGHT button has been selected for 3. The reconfigurable telltales section below the odom- the desired submenu list, follow the EVIC eter line. prompts to properly select the desired sub- The main display area will normally display the main menu EVIC features menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main menu.
Page 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Unstored Messages The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the middle, and red telltales on the left. condition that activated the message is cleared.
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 Wrong Key RKE Battery Low Damaged Key Service Keyless System Key not programmed Low Washer Fluid Vehicle Not in Park Oil Change Required Key Left Vehicle Check Gascap Key Not Detected Left Front Turn Signal Light Out Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out Liftgate Ajar (chime will sound when vehicle starts...
Page 340: Evic White Telltale Lights
338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blind Spot System Off — This message is displayed when EVIC White Telltale Lights the ignition is turned to ON to indicate the Blind Spot This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- System has been turned off. tales.
Page 341: Evic Amber Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 • Electronic Speed Control SET • Loose Gascap Indicator This light will turn on when the electronic If the vehicle diagnostic system determines speed control is SET. For further information, that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
Page 342: Evic Red Telltale Lights
340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Charging System Light EVIC Red Telltale Lights This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These This light shows the status of the electrical charg- telltales include: ing system. The light should come on when the ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly •...
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light • Engine Temperature Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the This light warns of an overheated engine condi- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- light will come on when the ignition is first proaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb...
Page 344: Oil Change Required
342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Transmission Temperature Warning Light WARNING! This light indicates that the transmission fluid If you continue operating the vehicle when the temperature is running hot. This may occur Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi- with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in light turns on, safely pull over and stop the contact with hot engine or exhaust components and...
Page 345: Fuel Economy
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 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 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Distance To Empty (DTE) • Miles Per Gallon (MPG) Average Fuel Economy Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. The Average Fuel Economy can be reset by following the prompt in the EVIC to use the SELECT button. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read “zero”...
Page 347: Vehicle Speed
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle SELECT button. Press the SELECT button to display the loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of current speed in mph or km/h. Pressing the SELECT the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.
Page 348: Trip B
346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip B button to view a graphic of the vehicle with a tire pressure value at each corner of the graphic. Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last reset. Units Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Units” Elapsed Time displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the SELECT Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset...
Page 349: Messages
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 • Coolant Temp Messages # Select from Main Menu using the UP or DOWN buttons. Displays the actual coolant temperature. This feature shows the number of stored warning mes- • Oil Temp sages (in the # place holder). Pressing the SELECT button Displays the actual oil temperature.
Page 350: Compass / Temperature Display
348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass / Temperature Display NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and an environment free from large metallic objects such as The compass readings indicate the direction the vehicle is buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, facing.
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 4. Press and release the SELECT button to start the NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of calibration. The “CAL” indicator will be displayed in the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, the EVIC.
Page 352: Compass Variance
350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup) 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup Personal Settings allows you to set and recall features (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached, when the transmission is in PARK. If the transmission is then press the SELECT button.
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 through the language choices. Press the SELECT button Auto Unlock Doors to select English, Spanish (Español), French (Français). When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when Then, as you continue, the information will display in the the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the selected language.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To make your selection, press and release the RIGHT Remote Start Comfort Sys. arrow button until a check-mark appears next to the When this feature is selected and the remote start is feature showing the system has been activated or the activated, the heated steering wheel and driver heated seat check-mark is removed showing the system has been features will automatically turn on in cold weather.
Page 355 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 Flash Lamps With Lock Headlamp Off Delay When selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to when the doors are locked with the RKE transmitter. To have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds make your selection, press and release the RIGHT arrow when exiting the vehicle.
Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Turning the headlights on during the daytime Illuminated Approach causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate brightness, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are Features Of Your Vehicle.”...
Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 Flashers With Sliding Door Easy Exit Seat When this feature is selected the signal lamps activate This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to when power or manual sliding doors are in operation, enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the signaling other drivers that someone may be exiting or vehicle.
Page 358: Uconnect® 730N/430/430N Cd/Dvd/Hdd/Nav
356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — Uconnect® 130 IF EQUIPPED Refer to your Uconnect® Supplement Manual for de- tailed operating instructions. Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped Refer to “Voice Command” for further details. Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped Refer to “Uconnect®...
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 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 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the treble tones.
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding Memory button number will display. When you are receiving a station that you wish to Buttons 1 - 6 commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you button.
Page 362: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
360 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 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. 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 364: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Media (Disc Types) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of names and folder names is limited. For large numbers multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to longer disc loading times.
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback Of MP3 Files Sampling MPEG Frequency Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,...
Page 367: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an MP3 player, or iPod®, and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping, until you release it. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second Voice Command System (Radio) —...
Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Phone Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press this button to operate the Uconnect® Phone feature will begin to blink.
Page 370 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the letters displayed).
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 MUSIC TYPE Button 16-Digit Character Program Type Display Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button College College or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five Country Country seconds will allow the program format type to be se-...
Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button 16-Digit Character Program Type Display Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items: Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck • Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allow Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B you to set the clock.
Page 373: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display Buttons 1 - 6 window. Select the button (1–6) you wish to lock onto this These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you station and press and release that button.
Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Inserting Compact Disc(s) CAUTION! Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into only.
Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. 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 376: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
374 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 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported.
Page 378: List Button - Cd Mode For Mp3 Play
376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Number of files and folders - Loading times will ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not increase with more files and folders supported by the radios.
Page 379: Info Button - Cd Mode For Mp3 Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 INFO Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- iary device if the AUX jack is connected. Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the Name, and Folder Name (if available).
Page 380 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification limited coverage in Alaska. Number (ESN/SID). System Activation 2. Your Vehicle Identification Number. Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio ESN/SID Access...
Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can Satellite Antenna cause intermittent reception. To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the • Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can roof around the rooftop antenna location.
Page 382 380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SCAN Button TUNE Control (Rotary) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for Turn the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise the next channel, pausing for eight seconds before con- to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the channel. tinuing to the next.
Page 383: Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 SETUP Button You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display following items: window.
Page 384: Setting The Analog Clock
382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument NOTE: This section is for Uconnect® 130/230 radios panel, press and hold the button until the setting is only.
Page 385: Connecting The Ipod® Or External Usb Device
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 NOTE: • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate Uconnect® Multimedia radio User’s Manual for iPod® or external USB device support capability. • Connecting an iPod® or consumer electronic audio device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the iPod®...
Page 386: Using This Feature
384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The glove compartment will have a position Using This Feature where the iPod® or consumer electronic audio device By using an iPod® cable, or an external USB device to cable can be routed through without damaging the cable connect to the USB port: when closing the lid.
Page 387: Controlling The Ipod® Or External Usb Device Using Radio Buttons
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 • Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons playing a track, skips to the next track or press the VR button and say Next Track. To get into the iPod®/USB/MP3 control mode and access a connected audio device, either press the “AUX”...
Page 388 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Use the << SEEK and SEEK >> buttons to jump to the • Press the SCAN button to use iPod®/USB/MP3 de- previous or next track. Pressing the SEEK >> button vice scan mode, which will play the first ten seconds of during play mode will jump to the next track in the each track in the current list and then forward to the list, or press the VR button and say Next or Previous...
Page 389: List Or Browse Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 • During all List modes, the iPod® displays all lists in List Or Browse Mode “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom of During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described the list, just turn the wheel backward (counterclock- below, will bring up List mode.
Page 390 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current list CAUTION! on the top line and the first item in that list on the • Leaving the iPod® or external USB device (or any second line. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in ex- •...
Page 391: Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (Btsa)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA) Selecting A Different Audio Device Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the 1. Press the PHONE button to begin. Uconnect® phone system. 2. After the Ready prompt and following the beep, say Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons Setup , then say Select Audio Devices.
Page 392: Uconnect® Multimedia - Video
390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Browse Getting Started • Screen(s) located in the overhead console: Unfold the Browsing is not available on a Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA) device. Only the current song that is overhead LCD screen(s) by pushing the button on the playing will display info.
Page 393: Blu-Ray™ Disc Player
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 • Your vehicle may be equipped with either a standard • The system can be controlled by the front seat occu- DVD player or a Blu-ray™ Disc Player. If equipped pants using either the touchscreen radio, the DVD or with a Blu-ray™...
Page 394: Play Video Games
392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Touch the 1 soft-key to select an audio channel, then • Not all Blu-ray™, CD or DVD discs will automatically touch the VES™ Disc soft-key in the media column. restart from where you left off at when turned off. Some discs will restart from the beginning, others will Using The Remote Control restart from where you left off at, and some will ask...
Page 395 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™ jacks: NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the vehicle’s Power Inverter.
Page 396 394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Remote Control Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls 1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control. 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. 2. While looking at the video screen, highlight VES™ 2.
Page 397: Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then touch either AUX 1 or Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A AUX 2 in the VES™ column (depending which AUX Video Is Playing On Channel 1 input is used).
Page 398 396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. While looking at the video screen, either press Up/ Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls Down/Left/Right on the Remote Control to highlight 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. the desired audio source or repeatedly press the 2.
Page 399: Dual Video Screen
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a Dual Video Screen video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and NOTE: Typically there are two different ways to operate choose an audio source.
Page 400 398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. To watch a DVD on Screen 1 for second row passen- gers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 1. 4. To watch a DVD on Screen 2 for third row passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on Channel 2.
Page 401 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in the MEDIA column. To exit touch the back arrow at 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. the top left of the screen.
Page 402: Play A Dvd Using The Ves™ Player - If Equipped
400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Play A DVD Using The VES™ Player — If Using The Remote Control Equipped 1. Press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control. 1. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The VES™ 2. While looking at Screen 1 or 2, highlight VES™ DISC player automatically selects the appropriate mode by either pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or after the disc is recognized and starts playing the...
Page 403 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 NOTE: • Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown on the left side of the screen. • Channel/Screen 2 select mode information is shown on the right side of the screen. • The VES™ will retain the last setting when turned off. Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls 1.
Page 404: Play A Blu-Ray™ Disc Using The Blu-Ray™ Player - If Equipped
402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in NOTE: the VES™ column. To exit touch the back arrow • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA soft-key at the top left of the screen. hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
Page 405 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 NOTE: The Blu-ray™ Player has basic control functions NOTE: such as Menu, Play, Pause, FF, RW and Stop. • Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown 2. To watch a Blu-ray™ Disc on Screen 1 for second row on the left side of the screen.
Page 406: Listen To An Audio Source While A Video Is Playing
404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Listen To An Audio Source While A Video Is Playing • To view a Blu-ray™ Disc on the radio press the Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch are on RADIO/MEDIA hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then the same channel.
Page 407 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. 2. Touch the Rear VES™ soft-key to display the Rear VES™ Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES™...
Page 408: Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System
406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and • VES™ is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio choose an audio source.
Page 409: Ves™ Remote Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 • Selecting a video source on Channel 2, the video VES™ Remote Control — If Equipped source will display on the third row screen or Screen 2 Controls And Indicators and can be heard on Channel 2. •...
Page 410 408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Channel Selector Indicators – When a button is / Prev – In radio modes, press to select to the pressed, the currently affected channel or channel previous station. In disc modes, press to advance to the button is illuminated momentarily.
Page 411 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 listening to a disc in a radio with a multiple-disc is selected and the disc is stopped, press the SETUP changer, PROG Up selects the next disc and PROG button to access the DVD Setup menu. (see the DVD Down selects the previous disc.
Page 412: Blu-Ray™ Player Remote Control - If Equipped
410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blu-ray™ Player Remote Control — If Equipped audio while the screen is closed, press the Power button to turn the headphone transmitter on. 2. Channel Selector Indicators – When a button is pressed, the currently affected channel or channel button is illuminated momentarily.
Page 413 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 411 6. SETUP – Press to access the Blu-ray™ Setup menu 11. KEYPAD – Press to navigate chapters or titles. screen. When a disc is loaded in the Blu-ray™ player 12. ▪ (Stop) – Stops disc play. (if equipped) and the VES™...
Page 414: Remote Control Storage
412 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Remote Control Storage The video screen(s) come with a built in storage compart- ment for the remote control which is accessible when the screen is opened. To remove the remote, use your index finger to pull and rotate the remote towards you. Do not try to pull the remote straight down as it will be very difficult to remove.
Page 415: Locking The Remote Control
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 413 • Replace the batteries, making sure to orient them Locking The Remote Control according to the polarity diagram shown. All remote control functionality can be disabled as a • Replace the battery compartment cover. parental control feature. •...
Page 416: Blu-Ray™ Headphones Operation
414 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Blu-ray™ Headphones Operation The headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. Front seat occupants receive some headphone audio coverage to allow them to adjust the headphone volume for the young rear seat occupants that may not be able to do so for themselves.
Page 417: Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 415 Controls The headphone power indicator and controls are located on the right ear cup. NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before sound can be heard from the headphones. To conserve battery life, the headphones will automatically turn off approximately three minutes after the rear video system is turned off.
Page 418: Replacing The Headphone Batteries
416 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: 5. To cancel out of the Mode Selection menu, press the BACK button on the remote control. • When both switches are on Channel 1, the Remote is controlling Channel 1 and the headphones are tuned Replacing The Headphone Batteries to the audio of the VES™...
Page 419 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 417 How Long Does The Coverage Last? This warranty lasts above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, as long as you own the Product. which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
Page 420: System Information
418 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL System Information The VES™ has the ability to switch tuner (AM/FM), SEEK, SCAN, TUNE, and recall presets in radio modes as Shared Modes long as it is not in shared mode. This allows the VES™ to output radio sources to the When in shared disc mode both the radio and the VES™...
Page 421: Information Mode Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 419 Information Mode Display 5. Channel 2 Shared Status 6. Channel 2 Audio Only/Mute 7. Channel 1 ENTER/OK Button Action 8. Channel 2 ENTER/OK Button Action 9. Clock 10. Video Lock 11. Not Available / Error Information Mode Video Screen Display 1.
Page 422: Numeric Keypad Menu
420 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Numeric Keypad Menu 1. Press the remote control’s navigation buttons ( , ) to navigate to the desired digit. 2. When the digit is highlighted, press the remote con- trol’s ENTER/OK button to select the digit. Repeat these steps until all digits are entered.
Page 423: Disc Menu
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 421 Disc Menu Display Settings When watching a video source (DVD Video with the disc in Play mode, Aux Video, etc.), pressing the remote control’s SETUP button activates the Display Settings menu. These settings control the appearance of the video on the screen.
Page 424: Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed
422 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed Disc Formats To listen to only audio portion of the channel with the The DVD player is capable of playing the following types screen closed: of discs (12 cm or 8 cm diameter): •...
Page 425 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 423 • CD: CD-DA, VCD, CD-TEXT • Other compression formats such as Xvid and RMP4 will not play. The Blu-Ray™ Player will automatically • DVD/CD: MP3, WMA, AAC, DivX (versions 3 – 6) skip the file and begin playing the next available file. profile 3.0 •...
Page 426 424 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DVD/Blu-ray™/BD Region Codes Recorded Discs The DVD player/Blu-ray™ Player and many DVD/Blu- The DVD player will play CD-R and CD-RW discs re- ray™ Discs are coded by geographic region. These region corded in CD-Audio or Video-CD format, or as a CD-ROM codes must match in order for the disc to play.
Page 427 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 425 • For CD Data (or CD-ROM) discs, always use the The recommended method for labeling recordable discs ISO-9660 (Level 1 or Level 2), Joliet, or Romeo format. (CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD-R) is with a permanent marker. Other formats (such as HFS, or others) are not sup- Do not use adhesive labels as they may separate from the ported.
Page 428 426 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • For MP3 files, only version 1 ID3 tag data (such as supported. For both formats, the recommended artist name, track title, album, etc.) are supported. sample rate is either 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. •...
Page 429: Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 427 skipping forward 1.0 to 3.0 seconds at a time. If the end Display of the disc is reached, the DVD player will return to the Other Language Setup beginning of the disc and attempt to play the start of the first track.
Page 430 428 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL All of the Language settings have a special Other setting to selecting the digit, press the remote control’s Right accommodate languages other than Japanese or English. cursor button to select the next digit. Repeat this digit These languages are selected using a special four-digit code.
Page 431 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 429 Rating And Password Setup The default rating is Level 8 (play all discs without a password) and the default password is 0000. The Rating and Password settings work together to control the types of DVDs that your family watches. Most DVD- Video discs have a rating (from 1 to 8) assigned to them where lower numbers are designated for all audiences and higher numbers are designated for more adult audiences.
Page 432 430 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • After the four-digit password is entered, press the remote To set the password, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: control’s ENTER/OK button to accept the change. • Using the remote control Left and Right cursor but- tons, select the Rating tab.
Page 433: Product Agreement
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 431 To set the rating, activate the DVD Setup Menu and Product Agreement follow these additional instructions: Software • Using the remote control’s Left and Right cursor This product contains software licensed under GNU buttons, select the Rating tab. General Public License (GPL) or GNU Lesser General •...
Page 434 432 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC AND/OR (ii) DECODE VC-1 VIDEO THAT WAS PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PER- ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PER- SONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CON- SONAL NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY...
Page 435 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 433 Center at http://www.cinavia.com. To request additional viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by information about Cinavia by mail, send a postcard with Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is your mailing address to: Cinavia Consumer Information prohibited.
Page 436 434 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certi- Trademark fied® device must be registered in order to play pur- • Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™ and the logos are trademarks chased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain of the Blu-ray Disc Association. your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in •...
Page 437: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 435 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF The right-hand rocker switch has a pushbutton in the EQUIPPED center, and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume.
Page 438: Radio Operation
436 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio Operation CD/DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc MAINTENANCE Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next To keep a CD/DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc in good condition, listenable station, and pressing the bottom of the switch take the following precautions: will SEEK down for the next listenable station.
Page 439: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 437 NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular CLIMATE CONTROLS disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective coating The Climate Control system allows you to regulate the removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating or have protection encoding.
Page 440 438 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The primary control for the rear blower is on the front climate control unit located on the instrument panel. When the front control is in any position other than rear, the front control operates all the rear functions. The rear airflow modes will mirror the front unit opera- tion.
Page 441 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 439 2. Rear Blower Control — If Equipped 5. Right Front Temperature Control Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced Provides right front seat occupant with independent through the rear system in any mode you select. The rear temperature control.
Page 442 440 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The air conditioning compressor may operate in NOTE: Mix and Defrost, even if the A/C button is not pressed. • You can turn off the heated mirror feature at anytime This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield. To by pressing the rear window defroster switch a improve fuel economy, use these modes only when second time.
Page 443 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 441 NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) • If the Recirculation button is pressed when the • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive system is in Defrost mode the Recirculation LED window cleaners on the interior surface of the indicator will flash three times to indicate Recircula- window.
Page 444 442 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button 12. Bi-Level Mode Button Press and release to change the current setting. Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. The indicator illuminates when ON. NOTE: There is a difference in temperature (in any conditions other than full cold or full hot), between the NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems upper and lower outlets for added comfort.
Page 445: Rear Manual Climate Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 443 Economy Mode The rear blower and temperature controls for the rear seat passengers are located in the headliner, near the If ECONOMY mode is desired, press the A/C button to center of the vehicle. turn off the indicator light and the A/C compressor. Rotate the temperature control knob to the desired tem- perature.
Page 446 444 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Blower Control Rear Temperature Control The rear blower control knob can be manually set to off, To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle, or any fixed blower speed, by rotating the knob from low rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to lower to high.
Page 447: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 445 • When occupants in the vehicle select the AUTO mode Bi-Level Mode operation, a comfort temperature can be set by using Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the the temperature up and down buttons, and the auto floor outlets.
Page 448: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
446 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Left Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display This display shows the temperature setting for the left front seat occupant. 3. Mode Display This display shows the current Mode selection (Panel, Bi-Level, Floor, Mix). 4. Blower Control Display This display shows the current Blower speed selection.
Page 449 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 447 7. Right Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display rear climate control screen and allow the front seat occupants control over the rear climate settings. This display shows the temperature setting for the right 11. Rear Lock front seat occupant.
Page 450 448 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 14. Blower Control 18. Driver Temperature Control Up/Down Button There are seven blower speeds, the blower speed in- Provides the driver with independent temperature con- creases as you move the control to the right from the trol.
Page 451 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 449 3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is on low until the engine warms up. The fan will engage not necessary to change the settings. You will experi- immediately if the Defrost mode is selected, or by chang- ence the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the ing the front blower knob setting.
Page 452 450 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL outlets. If Economy mode is desired, press the A/C To change the rear system settings: button to turn off the A/C mode in the ATC display and • Press REAR button to change control to rear control deactivate the A/C system.
Page 453 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 451 1. Mode Display Bi-Level Mode This display shows the current Mode selection. Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the floor outlets. 2. Rear Temperature Display NOTE: In many temperature positions, the Bi-Level This display shows the temperature setting for the rear mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head- seat occupants.
Page 454 452 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The rear system temperature control is on the front ATC panel located on the instrument panel. Pressing the Rear Temperature Lock button on the front ATC panel, illuminates a lock symbol in the rear display. The rear temperature and air source are controlled from the front ATC panel.
Page 455 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 453 2. Rotate the Rear Blower, Rear Temperature and the customer-programmable feature. Refer to the “Elec- Rear Mode Control knobs to suit your comfort needs. tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer- Programmable Features” in this Section. 3.
Page 456 454 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Temperature Control Headliner Mode To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle, Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to lower of these outlets can be individually adjusted to the temperature, and clockwise to increase the tempera- direct the flow of air.
Page 457: Summer Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 455 Recirculation Control Summer Operation The engine cooling system must be protected with a When outside air contains smoke, odors, or high humid- high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corro- ity, or if rapid cooling is desired, you may wish sion protection and to protect against engine overheating.
Page 458: Vacation/Storage
456 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vacation/Storage Outside Air Intake Before you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves.
Page 459: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock....470 STARTING PROCEDURES ....461 ▫...
Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN)...504 POWER STEERING .....484 ▫...
Page 461 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 ▫ Life Of Tire ......519 ▫ Materials Added To Fuel ....536 ▫...
Page 462 460 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Common Towing Definitions ... . .547 ADDING FUEL ......542 ▫...
Page 463: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if in a location accessible to children), and do not present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with...
Page 464: Keyless Enter-N-Go™ - If Equipped
462 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated CAUTION! Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage ing precautions are not observed: •...
Page 465: Normal Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 463 Installing And Removing The ENGINE NOTE: The ENGINE START/STOP button should only START/STOP Button be removed or inserted with the ignition in the OFF position (OFF position for Keyless Enter-N-Go™). Installing The Button Normal Starting 1. Remove the key fob from the ignition switch. Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button 2.
Page 466 464 STARTING AND OPERATING To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN START/STOP Button (engine not running) position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 1.
Page 467: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 465 3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time If Engine Fails To Start to change the ignition switch to the RUN position (EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE RUN”), WARNING! 4. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time •...
Page 468 466 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button WARNING! (Continued) once. • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster The starter motor will engage automatically, run for 10 cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster seconds, and then disengage.
Page 469: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 467 The starter motor will disengage automatically in 10 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED seconds. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal, The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to quicker starts in cold weather.
Page 470: Automatic Transmission
468 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal while shifting out of PARK. CAUTION! WARNING! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL ing precautions are not observed: •...
Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
Page 472: Key Ignition Park Interlock
470 STARTING AND OPERATING Key Ignition Park Interlock Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in PARK before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK unless the brakes are applied.
Page 473: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 471 • The torque converter clutch may engage at lower engine speeds and remain on longer. • The engine idle speed will be lower. • The overall driving performance will be more conser- vative. • Some ECON mode functions may be temporarily inhibited based on temperature and other factors.
Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING The electronically-controlled transmission provides a Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when vehicle may be somewhat abrupt.
Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 PARK (P) WARNING! This range supplements the parking brake by locking the • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. parking brake. Always apply the parking brake Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- motion.
Page 476 474 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
Page 477 STARTING AND OPERATING 475 • Look at the transmission gear position display and WARNING! (Continued) verify that it indicates the PARK position. • Allowing children to be alone in a vehicle unat- • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever tended is dangerous for a number of reasons.
Page 478 476 STARTING AND OPERATING REVERSE (R) CAUTION! This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause stop.
Page 479 STARTING AND OPERATING 477 while towing heavy trailers), use the Electronic Range Transmission Limp Home Mode Select (ERS) shift control (described below) to select a Transmission function is monitored electronically for lower gear range. Under these conditions, using a lower abnormal conditions.
Page 480 478 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation The Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control allows the 5. Restart the engine. driver to limit the highest available gear when the shift 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no lever is in the DRIVE position.
Page 481 STARTING AND OPERATING 479 To exit ERS mode, simply press and hold the shift lever to WARNING! the right (+) until “D” is once again displayed in the instrument cluster. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury.
Page 482 480 STARTING AND OPERATING Overdrive Operation Torque Converter Clutch The automatic transmission includes an electronically A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been controlled Overdrive (sixth gear). The transmission will included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. automatically shift into Overdrive if the following con- A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- ditions are present: cally at calibrated speeds.
Page 483: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Acceleration wedge of water to build up between the tire and road Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- surface.
Page 484: Driving Through Water
482 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVING THROUGH WATER Shallow Standing Water Driving through water more than a few inches/ Although your vehicle is capable of driving through centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure shallow standing water, consider the following Cautions safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
Page 485 STARTING AND OPERATING 483 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Driving through standing water may cause damage • Always check the depth of the standing water to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always before driving through it. Never drive through inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans- standing water that is deeper than the bottom of mission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.
Page 486: Starting And Operating Power Steering
484 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING system. This noise should be considered normal, and it does not in any way damage the steering system. The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability CAUTION! in tight spaces.
Page 487: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 485 PARKING BRAKE CAUTION! Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the system as the chemicals can damage your power PARK position.
Page 488 486 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle.
Page 489 STARTING AND OPERATING 487 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake Fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. failure and a collision.
Page 490: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
488 STARTING AND OPERATING • Brake pedal pulsations. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most of the stop.
Page 491: Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 489 Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) • The Anti-Lock Brake System cannot prevent colli- The “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” moni- sions, including those resulting from excessive tors the anti-lock brake system. The light will speed in turns, following another vehicle too come on when the ignition switch is turned to closely, or hydroplaning.
Page 492: Electronic Brake Control System
490 STARTING AND OPERATING Warning Light” does not come on when the ignition Traction Control System (TCS) switch is turned to the ON position, have the bulb The Traction Control System (TCS) monitors the amount repaired as soon as possible. of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels.
Page 493: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 491 your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions, Brake Assist System (BAS) and do not switch off the ESC or TCS. The Brake Assist System (BAS) is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency brak- WARNING! ing maneuvers.
Page 494: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
492 STARTING AND OPERATING wheel to assist in counteracting the over/under steer WARNING! condition. Engine power may also be reduced to help the • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- vehicle maintain the desired path. ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 ESC Operating Modes WARNING! The Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) cannot The “ESC Off” switch is located in the center prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on switch bank, next to the hazard flasher switch. the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded ESC On by prevailing road conditions.
Page 496 494 STARTING AND OPERATING When in the “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of ESC, WARNING! (Continued) except for the “limited slip” feature described in the TCS When in Partial Off mode, the engine power section, has been disabled and the “ESC OFF Indicator reduction feature of TCS is disabled, and the Light”...
Page 497 STARTING AND OPERATING 495 ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac- ESC OFF Indicator Light celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator driving to the prevailing road conditions.
Page 498: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
496 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Sway Control (TSC) WARNING! TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the actions to attempt to stop the sway.
Page 499 STARTING AND OPERATING 497 HSA Activation Criteria WARNING! The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded activate: vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, when the system • Vehicle must be stopped. will not activate and slight rolling may occur.
Page 500 498 STARTING AND OPERATING For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the within 20 seconds. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction following steps: Indicator Light” should turn on and turn off two times. NOTE: You must complete Steps 1 through 8 within 90 seconds.
Page 501 STARTING AND OPERATING 499 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle • If you use a trailer brake controller with your on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK trailer, your trailer brakes may be activated and and using the parking brake, it will roll down the deactivated with the brake switch.
Page 502: Tire Safety Information
500 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 503 STARTING AND OPERATING 501 • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into into the sidewall.
Page 504 502 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: 65 = Aspect ratio in percent (%) – Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10.5 = Section width in inches (in) R = Construction code – R means radial construction – D means diagonal or bias construction 15 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index...
Page 505 STARTING AND OPERATING 503 EXAMPLE: Load Identification: ..blank..= Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire Extra Load (XL) = Extra load (or reinforced) tire Light Load (LL) = Light load tire C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load –...
Page 506: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
504 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 507: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 505 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 508: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
506 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door.
Page 509 STARTING AND OPERATING 507 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or spare tires.
Page 510 508 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 511 STARTING AND OPERATING 509...
Page 512: Tires - General Information
510 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 513: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 511 Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability WARNING! (Continued) Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the ride.
Page 514 512 STARTING AND OPERATING At least once a month: mile (1.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum infla- • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality tion pressure molded into the tire sidewall. pocket-type pressure gauge.
Page 515: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 513 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and 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 516: Tire Types
514 STARTING AND OPERATING Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped additional information. Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- on ice.
Page 517: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 515 If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and Run Flat Tires — If Equipped type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles in sets of four;...
Page 518: Spare Tires - If Equipped
516 STARTING AND OPERATING Spare Tires — If Equipped rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended NOTE: For vehicles equipped with TIREFIT instead of a tire rotation pattern. spare tire, please refer to “TIREFIT KIT”...
Page 519 STARTING AND OPERATING 517 Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.
Page 520: Tire Spinning
518 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Spinning WARNING! When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- handling.
Page 521: Tread Wear Indicators
STARTING AND OPERATING 519 Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the to help you in determining when your tires should be tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Page 522: Replacement Tires
520 STARTING AND OPERATING Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for WARNING! the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six equipment tire sidewall.
Page 523 STARTING AND OPERATING 521 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 524: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
522 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) WARNING! Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow) clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable against damage: handling.
Page 525: Tire Rotation Recommendations
STARTING AND OPERATING 523 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION! (Continued) The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at • Install device as tightly as possible and then re- different loads and perform different steering, driving, tighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km). and braking functions.
Page 526: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
524 STARTING AND OPERATING The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure does not apply to some directional tires that must not be based on the cold inflation tire placard pressure require- reversed.
Page 527 STARTING AND OPERATING 525 The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if For example, your vehicle may have a recommended the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning cold (parked for more than three hours) tire placard threshold for any reason, including low temperature pressure of 35 psi (241 kPa).
Page 528 526 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have failure or condition.
Page 529: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 527 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Tire Pressure and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in Warnings the tire. The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” Base System will illuminate in the instrument cluster, a The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim “LOW TIRE PRESSURE”...
Page 530 528 STARTING AND OPERATING • Accumulation of excessive snow and/or ice around NOTE: The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this infor- the wheels or wheel housings. mation. •...
Page 531: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 529 • After driving for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph Premium System — If Equipped (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim- Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev- remain on solid.
Page 532 530 STARTING AND OPERATING TPMS Low Pressure Warnings NOTE: The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this infor- The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will illumi- mation. nate in the instrument cluster, and an audible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire SERVICE TPM SYSTEM Message pressures are low.
Page 533 STARTING AND OPERATING 531 message will not be present, and a pressure value will be message is then followed by a graphic display with displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by pressure values still shown. This indicates that the pres- any of the following scenarios: sure values are still being received from the TPM sensors but they may not be in the correct vehicle position.
Page 534 532 STARTING AND OPERATING • After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above pressure value instead of dashes (- -), as long no tire 15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in Telltale Light”...
Page 535: Fuel Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 533 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 United States MRXC4W4MA4 required.
Page 536: Reformulated Gasoline
534 STARTING AND OPERATING Reformulated Gasoline CAUTION! Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these Reformulated gasoline contain oxygenates and are spe- blends may result in starting and drivability prob- cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im-...
Page 537: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 535 • Disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles engine controller memory. Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gasoline containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged content may void the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 538: Materials Added To Fuel
536 STARTING AND OPERATING Materials Added To Fuel CAUTION! (Continued) All gasoline sold in the United States is required to • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to detergents or other additives is not needed under normal overheat.
Page 539: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 537 Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- WARNING! tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon conditions repaired promptly.
Page 540: Flexible Fuel - If Equipped
538 STARTING AND OPERATING FLEXIBLE FUEL — IF EQUIPPED E-85 General Information The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve- hicles only. These vehicles can be identified by a unique fuel filler door label that states Ethanol (E-85) or Un- leaded Gasoline Only.
Page 541: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
STARTING AND OPERATING 539 WARNING! Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok- ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov- ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the tank.
Page 542: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
E-85 fuel, you may experience tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to hard starting and rough idle following start up even if Chrysler Group LLC engines. Use MOPAR® or an the above recommendations are followed, especially equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.
Page 543: Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 541 Starting Replacement Parts The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and...
Page 544: Starting And Operating Adding Fuel
542 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL NOTE: The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the fuel door.
Page 545: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 543 • If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL may WARNING! come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the the vehicle is refueled. vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message being filled.
Page 546: Vehicle Loading
544 STARTING AND OPERATING • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) VEHICLE LOADING • Type of Vehicle As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label • Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH) affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar. The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the VIN.
Page 547 STARTING AND OPERATING 545 Inflation Pressure WARNING! This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is all loading conditions up to full GAWR. important that you do not exceed the maximum front Curb Weight or rear GAWR.
Page 548: Trailer Towing
546 STARTING AND OPERATING The best way to figure out the total weight of your have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is within vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for the specified GVWR, you must redistribute the weight. operation.
Page 549: Common Towing Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 547 Common Towing Definitions Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The following trailer towing related definitions will assist The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear you in understanding the following information: axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly.
Page 550 548 STARTING AND OPERATING Frontal Area Weight-Carrying Hitch The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by the A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue maximum width of the front of a trailer. weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the vehicle.
Page 551 STARTING AND OPERATING 549 Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load Trailer Hitch Classification equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue The following chart provides the industry standard for Weights (TW) and may be required depending on vehicle the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can and trailer configuration/loading to comply with Gross tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) requirements.
Page 552 550 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. GCWR (Gross Engine/ Max. GTW (Gross Max. Tongue Combined Weight Frontal Area Transmission Trailer Weight) Weight Rating) 8,750 lbs (3 969 kg)
Page 553 STARTING AND OPERATING 551 NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire Safety Information”...
Page 554 552 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Page 555 STARTING AND OPERATING 553 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 hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Page 556 554 STARTING AND OPERATING • Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe WARNING! (Continued) and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to • Total weight must be distributed between the tow “Tires – General Information” in “Starting And Oper- vehicle and the trailer such that the following four ating”...
Page 557 STARTING AND OPERATING 555 Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes WARNING! • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hy- vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys- This could cause inadequate braking and possible tem and cause it to fail.
Page 558 556 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 559: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 557 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 gear can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in DRIVE, use the Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control to select a lower gear range.
Page 560 558 STARTING AND OPERATING If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 Cooling System minutes of continuous operation, then change the trans- To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- mission fluid and filter as specified for “police, taxi, fleet, heating, take the following actions: or frequent trailer towing.”...
Page 561: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 559 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground All Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Front Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer...
Page 562: Recreational Towing - All Models
560 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing — All Models CAUTION! Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drive- are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a train will result. tow dolly or vehicle trailer.
Page 563: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...563 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED ......577 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 564 562 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Road Tire Installation ....595 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ... . .601 JUMP-STARTING .
Page 565: Hazard Warning Flashers
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 563 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the lower center area of the instrument panel. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
Page 566: Tirefit Kit - If Equipped
564 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! Small punctures up to ¼” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be Driving with a hot cooling system could damage sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or your vehicle.
Page 567: Tirefit Storage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 565 TIREFIT Storage 1. Open the liftgate. The TIREFIT kit is stowed behind the rear left side trim 2. Turn the two rear left side trim panel latches to release panel in the rear cargo area. the trim panel.
Page 568: Tirefit Kit Components And Operation
566 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Your TIREFIT kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode. Selecting Air Mode Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to this position for air pump operation only.
Page 569: Tirefit Usage Precautions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 567 Using The Power Button Push and release the Power Button (4) once to turn On the TIREFIT kit. Push and release the Power Button (4) again to turn Off the TIREFIT kit. Using The Deflation Button Press the Deflation Button (2) to reduce the air pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated.
Page 570 568 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • When the TIREFIT sealant is in a liquid form, clean • Do not lift or carry the TIREFIT kit by the hoses. water, and a damp cloth will remove the material from the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the WARNING! sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly •...
Page 571 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 569 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to – If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or the wheel. come in contact with hair, eyes, or clothing. TIRE- •...
Page 572: Sealing A Tire With Tirefit
570 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT (B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT: (A) Whenever You Stop To Use TIREFIT: 1. Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to the Sealant Mode position. 1. Pull over to a safe location and turn on the vehicle’s Hazard Warning flashers.
Page 573 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 571 (C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated the Sealant Hose (6) to the valve stem. Check that the Tire: Mode Select Knob (5) is in the Sealant Mode position and not Air Mode. Press the Power Button (4) to turn •...
Page 574 572 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the sealant (white fluid) does flow through the If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) Sealant Hose (6): pressure within 15 minutes: • The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive 1.
Page 575 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 573 3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the (D) Drive Vehicle: valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, the hose, and place the TIREFIT kit in the vehicle drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure storage location.
Page 576 574 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (E) After Driving: If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher: Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “Whenever You Stop 1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn on TIREFIT and to Use TIREFIT”...
Page 577: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 575 5. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) 5. Position the new Sealant Bottle (1) in the housing so assembly at your authorized dealer as soon as pos- that the Sealant Hose (6) aligns with the hose slot in sible.
Page 578: Torque Specifications
100 Ft-Lbs (135 N·m) M12 x 1.25 19 mm **Use only Chrysler recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening. Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.
Page 579: Jacking And Tire Changing - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 577 WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING —...
Page 580: Jack Location
578 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location WARNING! (Continued) The jack, jack handle and winch handle tools are stowed • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area. vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
Page 581: Spare Tire Removal
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 579 Spare Tire Removal The spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located under the center of the vehicle between the front doors by means of a cable winch mechanism. The “spare tire drive” nut is located on the floor, under a plastic cap at the front of the floor console or under front super console forward bin liner.
Page 582: To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut
580 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut To access the spare tire winch drive nut and lower the spare tire, you will need to refer to one of the following center console configurations. Super Console For vehicles equipped with the Super Console, the spare tire winch assembly drive nut is located beneath the console.
Page 583 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 581 2. Open the front drawer to expose the storage compart- Premium/Base/Cargo Center Console ment. Pull the Winch Cover assembly plug (if equipped) to access the winch drive nut. 3. Remove the liner from the console’s storage compart- ment to access the spare tire winch drive nut.
Page 584: Spare Tire Tools
582 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Tools The tool pouch contains three pieces and can be as- sembled into a spare tire hook; to remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly from under the vehicle, or a Winch T-handle; to raise/lower the compact spare tire/ cover assembly.
Page 585: Spare Tire Removal Instructions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 583 Spare Tire Removal Instructions The spare tire is located under the vehicle beneath the center console area. Assembling The Spare Tire Hook A — Spare Tire Hook/T-handle B — Extension 1 C — Extension 2 Spare Tire And Cover 1.
Page 586 584 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Rotate the nut to the left until the winch mechanism stops turning freely. This will allow enough slack in the cable to allow you to pull the spare tire out from underneath the vehicle. CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch T-handle only.
Page 587: Preparations For Jacking
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 585 4. Stand the tire/cover assembly upright and remove the Preparations For Jacking wheel spacer by squeezing the winch retaining tabs 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or together. Push the retainer through the spare tire to slippery areas.
Page 588: Jacking Instructions
586 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally Jacking Instructions opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front WARNING! tire, block the left rear wheel. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to NOTE: Passengers should not remain help prevent personal injury or damage to your in the vehicle when the vehicle is...
Page 589 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 587 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a Jack Warning Label service center where it can be raised on a lift.
Page 590 588 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. There are two jack engagement locations on each side Rear jack locations are between a pair of down-facing of the vehicle body. These locations are on the sill tabs on the sill flange of the vehicle side body. flange of the vehicle body.
Page 591 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 589 Rear Jack Engaged Front Jack Locations Front jack location is on the sill flange of the vehicle body and is located 6 in (150 mm) from door edge.
Page 592 590 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
Page 593 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 591 WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 5. Remove the wheel lug nuts, for vehicles with wheel covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand.
Page 594 592 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Do not install the wheel cover on the compact 10. Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact spare tire spare. cover assembly in the rear cargo area. Do not stow the deflated tire in the compact spare tire location. 7.
Page 595: Securing The Compact Spare Tire
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 593 Securing The Compact Spare Tire CAUTION! 1. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form a The winch mechanism is designed for use with the T-handle and fit the winch T-handle over the drive winch T-handle only. Use of an air wrench or other nut.
Page 596 594 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Using the winch T-handle, rotate the drive nut to the CAUTION! right until the compact spare tire/cover assembly is drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle. The compact spare tire/cover assembly must be used when the compact spare tire is stored.
Page 597: Road Tire Installation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 595 Road Tire Installation Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels with wheel covers, install two lug nuts on the mounting studs which are on each side of the valve stem.
Page 598 596 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the 6. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this section for valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, proper wheel lug nut torque. snapping the cover over the two lug nuts.
Page 599: Jump-Starting
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 597 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack handle counterclockwise. follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions. 4. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this section for proper wheel lug nut torque.
Page 600: Preparations For Jump-Start
598 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jump-Start WARNING! The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- the engine compartment. ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON.
Page 601: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 599 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park CAUTION! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
Page 602 600 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper 6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of in the reverse sequence: the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery Disconnecting The Jumper Cables and the fuel injection system.
Page 603: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 601 CAUTION! CAUTION! Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 604: Shift Lever Override
602 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi- • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near...
Page 605 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 603 3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. shift lever override access cover (located near the top 5. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access right of the shift lever in the instrument panel).
Page 606: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
604 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground ALL MODELS Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable: • Transmission in NEUTRAL Wheel lift Rear •...
Page 607 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 605 Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent CAUTION! damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other • Do not use sling type equipment when towing. equipment designed for this purpose, following equip- ment manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 608 606 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with CAUTION! all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission is Towing faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all four 15 mi (24 km) with front wheels on the ground can wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:...
Page 609: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....617 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..609 ▫ Exhaust System ..... .618 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —...
Page 610 608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From ▫ Front Side Marker Lamp ....655 Corrosion ......637 ▫...
Page 611: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Air Filter 6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Battery 9 —...
Page 612: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
610 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 further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 613: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in ”Un- EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- PROGRAMS tion. Tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound is heard. In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tight- an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Page 614 612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the engine.
Page 615: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 REPLACEMENT PARTS NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civil Use of genuine MOPAR® parts for normal/scheduled penalties being assessed against you. maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- sure the designed performance.
Page 616 614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed CAUTION! (Continued) “Maintenance Schedule”, there are other components • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids which may require servicing or replacement in the future. that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter- CAUTION! vals.
Page 617: Engine Oil
MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet engines. the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. CAUTION! Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration, or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Page 618 American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engine Identification Symbol MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®, Shell This symbol means that the oil has Helix® or equivalent is recommended for all operating been certified by the American temperatures.
Page 619: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 Synthetic Engine Oils station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- your area. mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes Engine Oil Filter are followed.
Page 620: Exhaust System
618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust provide a measure of protection in the case of engine system.
Page 621 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 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 control and can eventually poison you.
Page 622: Maintenance-Free Battery
620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 623 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 WARNING! CAUTION! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
Page 624: Air Conditioner Maintenance
622 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) For best possible performance, your air conditioner • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal at the start of each warm season.
Page 625 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the glove box. Perform the following procedure to re- R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- place the filter: carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product.
Page 626: Body Lubrication
624 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure to properly install the filter will result in the need to replace it more often. 7. Rotate the glove compartment door back into position. Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,...
Page 627: Windshield Wiper Blades
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625 components to ensure proper function. When performing Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from other underhood services, the hood latch, release mecha- the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with nism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
Page 628: Cooling System
626 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid Cooling System when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates. WARNING! WARNING! • When working near the radiator cooling fan, Commercially available windshield washer solvents disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition are flammable.
Page 629 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 627 Coolant Checks bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT. Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill applicable).
Page 630 628 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Page 631 Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) engine cooling system. that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan- dard MS-12106. When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- •...
Page 632 630 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recom- WARNING! mended and can result in cooling system damage. If • Do not open hot engine cooling system. Never add HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency, have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) as soon as...
Page 633 OAT coolant that meets puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS- emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground 12106 should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not spills immediately.
Page 634: Brake System
632 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be hoses are not kinked or obstructed. safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. •...
Page 635 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 633 Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing WARNING! the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to the top of the “FULL” mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly a collision.
Page 636 634 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master Parts”...
Page 637: Automatic Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 635 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur- the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be er’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure. transmission shift quality and/or torque converter This could result in a collision.
Page 638 636 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam- nents. Such damage is not covered by the New age may occur.
Page 639: Appearance Care And Protection From
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 637 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage.
Page 640 638 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- Special Care lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and Tar Remover to remove. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
Page 641 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 639 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a non- packaged and sealed.
Page 642 640 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Interior Care Equipped Instrument Panel Surfaces Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface, ner: which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not •...
Page 643 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 641 Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular Cleaning Headlights cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery lights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone break- and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Page 644 642 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with cleaners.
Page 645: Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 643 Cleaning WARNING! The liner is top shelf dishwasher safe, or you may follow A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and the cleaning procedure below. leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system Soak the liner in a mixture of medium hot tap water and periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
Page 646: Fuses
644 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES WARNING! (Continued) • If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air WARNING! bag system, braking system), power unit systems • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap- (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system propriate replacement fuse with the same amp blows, contact an authorized dealer.
Page 647 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 645 CAUTION! • When installing the Totally Integrated Power Mod- ule cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power Module, and possibly result in a electrical system failure.
Page 648 646 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The numbers inside the TIPM cover correspond to the following table. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 40 Amp Green — Power Folding Seat 30 Amp Pink — Power Liftgate Module 30 Amp Pink — Rear Door Module 25 Amp Natural —...
Page 649 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 647 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink HVAC Rear Blower, Radiator Fan Motor 60 Amp Yellow — Ignition Off Draw (IOD) – Main 40 Amp Green — Rear Window Defogger 40 Amp Green — Front Blower 40 Amp Green —...
Page 650 648 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #1 (ACC), Rain Sensor, Cigar Lighter (Instrument Panel or with Console Rear) — 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #2 (BATT/ACC SELECT) – Center Seat or with Console Rear —...
Page 651 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 649 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 20 Amp Yellow Rear View Mirror, Instrument Cluster, Multi- Function Control Switch, Tire Pressure Monitor, Glow Plug Module – If Equipped — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module/Occupant Classification Module — 15 Amp Blue Left Tail/License/Park Lamp, Running Lamps —...
Page 652 650 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 10 Amp Red Wireless Control Module, Keyless Entry Module — 10 Amp Red Powertrain, Transmission Control Module — 10 Amp Red Occupant Classification Module — 15 Amp Blue Rear Wiper Module, Power Folding Mirror —...
Page 653: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 651 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 10 Amp Red Antilock Brakes, Stability Control, Stop Lamp, Fuel Pump — 25 Amp Natural Door Lock/Unlock Motors, Liftgate Lock/Unlock Motors • Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery. The power windows are fused by a 25 Amp circuit breaker located in the Totally Integrated Power Module.
Page 654: Replacement Bulbs
652 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS Bulb Number Removable Console Interior Bulbs Lamp – If Equipped Bulb Number Visor Vanity Lamps 6501966 Center & Rear Dome NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer Lamp for replacement instructions. Center & Rear Reading Lamps Exterior Bulbs Front Door Courtesy...
Page 655: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 653 High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) — If Bulb Number Equipped Rear Turn Signal Lamp 3757A The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube. Rear Tail, Stop, and Side LED (Serviced at Autho- High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the Marker Lamp rized Dealer) headlamp switch off and the key removed.
Page 656: Quad Headlamps
654 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis- CAUTION! charge (HID) headlamps, when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to the lamps. This dimin- Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil ishes and becomes more white after approximately 10 contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
Page 657: Front Side Marker Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 655 Front Side Marker Lamp Front Fog Lamp 1. Raise the hood to access the rear of the headlamp NOTE: Access to the fog lamp bulb is from the rear of the housing. fascia. On the left rear side of the fascia, remove the push pin and lower the hinged access door on the air dam.
Page 658: Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp
656 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp NOTE: • If a screwdriver is used, make sure a soft material is 1. Raise the liftgate. placed between the vehicle body and tool so not to 2. Remove the tail lamp assembly by removing the two scratch the paint.
Page 659: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 657 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) License Lamp The CHMSL uses LED lamps that are not serviceable The license plate lamp is located under the tailgate light separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly, bar and above the license plate. see your authorized dealer.
Page 660: Fluid Capacities
12.6 Liters Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) meet- ing the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. Add 2.9 Qts (2.8 L) if equipped with a rear...
Page 661: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the require- ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR®...
Page 662: Chassis
660 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission Use Only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Fail- ure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR® ATF+4® Fluid. Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®...
Page 663: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart ....664 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .662...
Page 664 662 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change scheduled oil change is performed by someone other indicator system.
Page 665 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 663 Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil • Check engine oil level. Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter. • Check windshield washer fluid level. • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu- •...
Page 666 664 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary.
Page 667 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 665 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine). ** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
Page 668 666 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your ve- hicle for any of the following: po- lice, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Page 669 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 667 WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
Page 671: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ....671 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ... .675 ▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center..672 ▫ In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C..
Page 672 670 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .677 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....677 ▫...
Page 673: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 671 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 674: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
• Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process.
Page 675: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 673 In Mexico Contact: Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P.
Page 676: Warranty Information
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
Page 677: Mopar® Parts
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 675 MOPAR® PARTS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are dealer, and the manufacturer. available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety operating at its best.
Page 678: Publication Order Forms
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Page 679: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 677 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:...
Page 680: Temperature Grades
678 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor mance. Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test WARNING! wheel, than the minimum required by law.
Page 681 INDEX...
Page 682 680 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... .628 Air Conditioning System, Zone Control..437 Adding Fuel ......542 Air Pressure, Tires .
Page 683 INDEX 681 Automatic Headlights ..... .227 Body Mechanism Lubrication ....624 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .
Page 684 682 INDEX Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ....630 Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint ..110 Carbon Monoxide Warning ....123 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Cargo Area Features .
Page 685 INDEX 683 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..382 Corrosion Protection ..... . .637 Conserving Fuel .
Page 686 684 INDEX Door Locks Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ....492 Door Locks ......37 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .
Page 687 INDEX 685 Flooded, Starting ..... . .465 Filler Location Fuel ......326 Fuel Requirements .
Page 688 686 INDEX Fluid Capacities ......658 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....326 Fluid Leaks .
Page 689 INDEX 687 Gasoline, Clean Air ......534 Hazard Gasoline (Fuel) ......533 Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Conserving .
Page 690 688 INDEX Hood Release ......224 Introduction ......4 Hook, Coat.
Page 691 INDEX 689 Lane Change Assist ......232 Center Mounted Stop ....657 Lap/Shoulder Belts.
Page 692 690 INDEX Passing ......233 Locks ........37 Reading .
Page 693 INDEX 691 Exterior Folding ......138 Odometer.......319 Heated .
Page 694 692 INDEX Outside Rearview Mirrors ....136 Mirrors ......139 Overhead Console.
Page 695 INDEX 693 Rear Camera ......256 Remote Starting System..... .32 Rear Cross Path .
Page 696 694 INDEX Satellite Radio Antenna .....379 Reclining ......196 Schedule, Maintenance .
Page 697 INDEX 695 Shoulder Belts ......66 Tilt Column ......239 Side Airbag .
Page 698 696 INDEX Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..445 Pressure Warning Light ....323 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ... .329 Quality Grading .
Page 699 INDEX 697 Recreational ......559 Fluid ....... .635 Weight .
Page 700 698 INDEX Operating Instructions CD Mode ... .360 Vehicle Loading ......507 Operating Instructions Radio Mode .
Page 701 INDEX 699 Water Driving Through ......482 Wind Buffeting......50 Window Fogging .
Page 702 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully shielded Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed coaxial cable.
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