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Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and features and equipment that are either standard or the name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ....8 ROLLOVER WARNING .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will improve with experience. When driving off-road or Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics.
Page 7: Rollover Warning
INTRODUCTION 5 NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. control.
Page 8: How To Use This Manual
6 INTRODUCTION Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts pro- HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL vided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing contains the information you desire.
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Page 10: Warnings And Cautions
8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle. Save This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identifi- erating procedures that could result in a collision or cation number and optional equipment.
Page 11: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 13: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .14 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED ......21 ▫...
Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ....26 ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . .46 ▫...
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ....63 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....82 ▫...
Page 16: A Word About Your Keys
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition switch.
Page 17: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
Page 18: Removing Key Fob From Ignition
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Removing Key Fob From Ignition at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 19 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if CAUTION! (Continued) equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up • Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either: to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the •...
Page 20: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder WARNING! (Continued) Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC, in a location accessible to children, and do not sounds a signal to remind you to remove the Key Fob.
Page 21: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 SENTRY KEY® the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these conditions will The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system prevents unauthor- result in the engine being shut off after two seconds. ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
Page 22: Replacement Keys
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE All of the Key Fobs provided with your new vehicle have Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is been programmed to the vehicle electronics. required for authorized dealer replacement of Key Fobs. Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho- Replacement Keys rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a...
Page 23: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • This device must accept any interference that may be NOTE: The Panic and Security alarms are quite differ- received, including interference that may cause unde- ent. Please take a moment to activate the Panic and the sired operation.
Page 24: To Disarm The System
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, To Disarm The System make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF . The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, the following methods: make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF and the •...
Page 25: Tamper Alert
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 NOTE: you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, • The driver’s door key cylinder and the liftgate button disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 26: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
Page 27: To Unlock The Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” under “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. Remote Unlock Sequence This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors, on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
Page 28: To Lock The Doors
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Approach Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. are locked with the RKE transmitter or the Passive Entry The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles feature.
Page 29: Programming Additional Transmitters
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 NOTE: The interior lights will turn off if you turn the 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical ignition switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while latch at the top of the RKE transmitter sideways with the Panic Alarm is activated.
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.
Page 31: General Information
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station halves together. tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios. General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM —...
Page 32: How To Use Remote Start
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Vehicle theft alarm not active How To Use Remote Start • Ignition in Off position for Keyless Enter-N-Go™ All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start: vehicle •...
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle To Enter Remote Start Mode Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped Press and release the REMOTE START button The following messages will display in the EVIC if the on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- onds.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The engine can be started two consecutive times with To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition must be Before the end of 15 minute cycle, press and release the cycled by pushing the START/STOP button twice (or UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN...
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE: Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped • For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter-N- When remote start is activated, the heated steering wheel, and driver heated seat features will automatically Go™...
Page 36: Door Locks
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS The power door locks can be manually locked from inside the vehicle by using the door lock knob. To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door trim panel downward.
Page 37: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Power Door Locks WARNING! The power door lock switch is located on each front door • For personal security and safety in the event of a panel. Press the switch to lock or unlock the doors. collision, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
Page 38: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you press the door lock switch while the Key Fob is in Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings the ignition switch and the driver’s door is open, the (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding doors will not lock.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Child-Protection Door Lock Location Child-Protection Door Lock Function WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
Page 40: Keyless Enter-N-Go
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If a Passive Entry door handle has not been used for NOTE: For emergency exit from the rear seats when the Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, manually 72 hours, the Passive Entry feature for the handle may raise the door lock knob to the unlocked position, roll time out.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Under- standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. To Unlock From The Passenger Side: With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door handle to unlock all four doors automati-...
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE To Enter The Liftgate Transmitter In Vehicle With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the button on the right side of Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside your vehicle, the the chrome accent bar, which is located on the liftgate...
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in EVIC, all doors will unlock when you push the button on the liftgate. If Unlock Driver Door 1st press is programmed in EVIC, the liftgate will unlock when you press the button on the liftgate For further information, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)”...
Page 44: Windows
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking. • The Passive Entry system will not operate if the RKE transmitter battery is dead.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in or near the vehicle, or leave a vehicle with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN position. Oc- cupants, particularly unattended children, can be- come entrapped by the windows while operating the power window switches.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To open the window part way, press to the first detent To stop the window from going all the way up during the and release it when you want the window to stop. Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 NOTE: If the window runs into any obstacle during Resetting The Auto Up Feature Auto Up it will reverse direction and then go back down. Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the window Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to probably needs to be reset.
Page 48: Wind Buffeting
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Lockout Button Wind Buffeting The Window Lockout button on the driver’s door allows Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of you to disable the window controls on the rear doors. To pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the disable the window controls on the rear doors, press the ears.
Page 49: Liftgate Flipper Glass
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Liftgate Flipper Glass The liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the liftgate is unlocked. To open the flipper glass, push up on the window switch located on the liftgate. NOTE: The liftgate flipper glass will not open if the liftgate is ajar.
Page 50: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Once the liftgate flipper glass has been opened, connec- Power Liftgate — If Equipped tion to the rear window wiper is interrupted, preventing The power liftgate may be opened by pulling activation of the rear wiper blade while the flipper glass up on the liftgate handle or by pressing the is open.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • If liftgate is left open for an extended period of time, To operate the power liftgate manually in the open direction, pull the liftgate handle once to initiate a power the liftgate may need to be closed manually to reset cycle and then pull the handle a second time to put power liftgate functionality.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is • If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically within the same cycle, the system will automatically reverse to the closed or open position, provided it stop and the liftgate must be opened or closed meets sufficient resistance.
Page 53: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 • Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) located on WARNING! (Continued) top of the front seats (integrated into the head restraint) • If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, • Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag make sure that all windows are closed, and the •...
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Please pay close attention to the information in this section. WARNING! It tells you how to use your restraint system properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible. Infants in rear facing child restraints should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger Ad- If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized vanced Front Air Bag.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 If a child from 1 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 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 57: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they WARNING! can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle.
Page 58: Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 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 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. a bit on the shoulder belt.
Page 61: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is WARNING! comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retrac- tor will withdraw any slack in the belt. A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.
Page 62: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate. 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing.
Page 63: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 • N/A — Not Applicable NOTE: The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the • ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward If the passenger seating position is equipped with an position without pushing the release button.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE all passenger-seating positions with a combination lap/ How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode shoulder belt. Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it child safety seat is installed in a seating position that has a to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking belt with this feature.
Page 65: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Energy Management Feature NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy worn snugly and positioned properly.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat AHRs will be deployed.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 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 68 66 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 69: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 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 70: Seat Belt Lock Out
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph Seat Belt Lock Out (8 km/h), BeltAlert® will provide both audio and visual The center rear seat belt system has a lock out feature that notification.
Page 71: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This The passenger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in extender should be used only if the existing belt is not the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The long enough.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, Advanced Air Bags.
Page 73: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 • Front and Side Impact Sensors Air Bag System Components • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components: and Seat Track Position Sensors •...
Page 74 72 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 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right but they will open during air bag deployment. SABIC, do not stack luggage or other cargo up high •...
Page 77: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Always sit upright as possible with your back against the Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) appropriate sized child restraint, infant restraint or The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the required for this vehicle.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli- and Front Passenger Knee Air Bags will not deploy in all sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, frontal collisions, including some that may produce sub- away from an inflating air bag.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light Inflator Units comes on again after initial startup. The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru-...
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the you if you are not seated properly, or if items are vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air positioned in the area where the side air bag inflates.
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 where the SABIC inflates. This especially applies to event the ORC will determine whether to have the children. The SABIC is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- when it is inflated.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 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 84: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint You will want to have the air bags ready to Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may inflate for your protection in a collision.
Page 85: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investi- time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle gation.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children 12 years or younger should ride properly NOTE: For additional information, refer to buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s the rear seats rather than in the front.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Recommended Type of Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a younger and who have not Convertible Child Restraint, facing reached the height or weight limits...
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 air bag.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height • Improper installation can lead to failure of an allowed by the child seat. infant or child restraint.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs and not their stomach? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend 5.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor...
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system weight + weight of the child until the combined weight of the restraint) for using the LATCH child and the child restraint is anchorage system to attach the 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Can two child restraints be Never “share” a LATCH anchorage attached using a common lower with two or more child restraints. LATCH anchorage? If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchor- ages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the...
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 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, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage.
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Vehicles With A Center Arm Rest Tether For rearward facing infant seats secured in the center seat position with the vehicle seat belts, the rear center seat position has an armrest tether that secures the arm rest in the upward position.
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Raise the armrest and attach the tether hook to the To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint strap located on the front of the arm rest. 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat belt, following the instructions below.
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- When using the LATCH attaching system to install a ing position.
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is WARNING! not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor can be “switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the Improper installation of a child restraint to the webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re-...
Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle...
Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when weight + weight of the child re- using the seat belt to install a for- straint) for using the Tether Anchor ward facing child restraint, up to the with the seat belt to attach a forward...
Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) will hear a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode. 1.
Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by 3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt “click.”...
Page 107 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. Anchorage If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the 1.
Page 108 106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat back, this will expose the top tether strap anchor- ages. Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located on Seatback) Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top Tether Strap...
Page 109 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 3. 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 110: Engine Break-In Recommendations
108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and The top tether anchorages are not visible until the gap drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. panel is folded down.
Page 111: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 CAUTION! WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result. vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
Page 112: Exhaust Gas
110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust WARNING! system. Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 113: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the Vehicle light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Seat Belts Defroster Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,...
Page 114 112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- been removed for cleaning.
Page 115: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 113 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 117: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ....126 MIRRORS ......122 ▫...
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ... .153 ▫ Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — Recline ....178 ▫...
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 ▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat ....194 ▫ Interior Lights ......202 ▫...
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Intermittent Wiper System ....208 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ....217 ▫...
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 ▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ..230 ▫ Cleaning The ParkSense® System ..252 ▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance ..232 ▫...
Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Programming A Rolling Code ... . .262 ▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ....271 ▫...
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 ▫ Door Storage ......285 ▫ Closing Power Shade — Express ...275 ▫...
Page 124: Mirrors
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind- shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.
Page 125: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light in the button will illuminate to indicate when the dim- ming feature is activated.
Page 126: Outside Mirrors
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors All outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved either to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight forward or rearward to resist damage.
Page 127: Power Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 Power Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s side door trim panel. The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a mirror, press the mirror select button for the mirror that you want to adjust.
Page 128: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Mirrors — If Equipped shifted out of REVERSE position. Each stored memory setting will have an associated Tilt Mirrors in Reverse These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This position. feature can be activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster if equipped.
Page 129: Sun Visor Extension - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually to let the driver know that the system is operational.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Sensor Location (Driver Side Shown) Warning Light Location The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an see if an alert is necessary.
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Entering From The Side Entering From The Rear Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either Vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side of the vehicle. side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed less than 10 mph (16 km/h) and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate.
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in berms, etc.
Page 135: Rear Cross Path
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not designed to detect pedestrians, bicy- clists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicles mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
Page 136: Modes Of Operation
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can Modes Of Operation be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the Three selectable modes of operation are available in the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime present. Whenever an audible alert is requested, the radio is also muted. Turn/hazard signal status is ignored; the When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode, RCP state always requests the chime. the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appro- priate side view mirror based on a detected object.
Page 138: Uconnect® Phone - If Equipped
136 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 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be access the system. When you press the button you will used with the system at a time. The system is available in hear the word Uconnect® followed by a BEEP. The beep English, Spanish, or French languages.
Page 140: Operation
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • For each feature explanation in this section, only the The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the Uconnect® Phone such as “CELL” or caller ID on compound form of the voice command is given. You certain radios.
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 To activate the Uconnect® Phone, simply press 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 press of the •...
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a • The system will prompt you to say the number you priority level between one and seven, with one being want to call. the highest priority.
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 • 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 144 142 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 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 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: the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return •...
Page 146 144 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 147: Phone Call Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 • The Uconnect® Phone will play the names of all the accessed through the Uconnect® Phone. Check with your phonebook entries, including the downloaded phone- mobile service provider for the features that you have. book entries, if available.
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Uconnect® Phone compatible phones in the Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold market today do not support rejecting an incoming call To put a call on hold, press the button until you hear when another call is in progress.
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Three-Way Calling Redial • Press the button to begin. To initiate three-way calling, press the button while a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say described under “Making a Second Call While Current “Redial”.
Page 150: Uconnect® Phone Features
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the ignition key is cycled to OFF, a call can After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and continue on the Uconnect® Phone for a certain dura- voice commands will be in that language. tion, after which the call is automatically transferred NOTE: After every Uconnect®...
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say WARNING! “Emergency” and the Uconnect® Phone will instruct the paired mobile phone to call the emergency number. To use you Uconnect® Phone System in an emer- This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and gency, your mobile phone must be: •...
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Voice Mail Calling • The roadside assistance number dialed is based on the To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to “Working with Automated Systems”. country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528-2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454 for Working With Automated Systems Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico City...
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you NOTE: can press the button and say, “3 7 4 6 # Send”. • You may not hear all of the tones due to mobile phone Saying a number, or sequence of numbers, followed by network configurations.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect® Phone keypad and still use the Uconnect®...
Page 155: Advanced Phone Connectivity
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF) from your Uconnect® Phone paired mobile phone to the Uconnect® Phone or vice versa, press the button When you mute the Uconnect® Phone, you will still be and say “Transfer Call”. able to hear the conversation coming from the other party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, say “List Phones”. • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the Uconnect® • The Uconnect® Phone will play the phone names of all Phone will return to using the highest priority phone paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the present in or near (approximately within 30 ft (9 m)) the...
Page 157: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® You can either press the Uconnect® Phone button to Phone restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect® Phone. For Uconnect®...
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • smooth road surface, Voice Command • fully closed windows, • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to • dry weather condition. provide at least ½ in (1 cm) gap between the overhead console (if equipped) and the mirror.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 • Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect® Phone Lo- • smooth road surface, cal) name recognition rate is optimized when the • fully closed windows, entries are not similar. • dry weather conditions, and • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must •...
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Send Messages: Uconnect® Phone can read or send new messages on You can send messages using Uconnect® Phone. To send your phone. a new message: • Press the Read Messages: button. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say If you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to Uconnect®...
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 List of Preset Messages: 11. See You in 15 minutes 1. Yes 12. I am on my way 2. No 13. I’ll be late 3. Where are you? 14. Are you there yet? 4.
Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF Bluetooth® Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop Uconnect® Phone. When this happens, the connection the system from announcing the new incoming mes- can generally be reestablished by switching the phone sages.
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Page 166 164 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 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 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 168: General Information
166 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 The Uconnect® Voice Command system allows following conditions: you to control your AM, FM radio, disc player, •...
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 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 170: Commands
168 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 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 • “Previous Station” (to select the previous station) Radio AM (Or Radio Long Wave Or Radio Medium Wave — If Equipped) • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In •...
Page 172 170 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 “Bluetooth Streaming”. In this mode, you may say the may say the following commands: following commands: •...
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — • “Change to setup” During the playback you may press the Voice Com- • “Main menu setup” or mand button to stop playing memos. You pro- •...
Page 174: Voice Training
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training SEATS Seats are part of the Occupant Restraint System of the For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- vehicle. nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect® Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. WARNING! 1.
Page 175: Power Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Power Seats — If Equipped Some models may be equipped with eight-way power driver and front passenger seats. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. There are two switches that control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Reclining The Seatback The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will rearward.
Page 177: Passenger's Power Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Passenger’s Power Seat WARNING! (Continued) Some models are equipped with a six-way power pas- • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the senger seat. The power seat switch is located on the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your outboard side of the seat.
Page 178: Power Lumbar - If Equipped
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Tilting The Seat Up Or Down The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the front of the seat switch, the front of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch.
Page 179: Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under Adjustment the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have reached the desired Some models may be equipped with manual front driver position.
Page 180: Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment - Recline
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — WARNING! Recline Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, position and release the lever.
Page 181: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vehicles Equipped with Remote Start Press the switch once to select HIGH-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select On models that are equipped with remote start, the LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third driver’s heated seat and heated steering wheel can be time to shut the heating elements OFF.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 Rear Heated Seats You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for with heated seats.
Page 184: Ventilated Seats - If Equipped
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE At that time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes The ventilated seat switches are used from two to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level to control the speed of the fans located setting will turn OFF automatically after approximately in the seat.
Page 185: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Head Restraints Active Head Restraints — Front Seats Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable compo- by restricting head movement in the event of a rear- nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily impact.
Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push forward and rearward. To tilt the head restraint closer to button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the downward on the head restraint.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players.
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift WARNING! (Continued) upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push down- • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are ward on the head restraint to lower it. struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo.
Page 189: 60/40 Split Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and WARNING! positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to fold down easily. Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a 1.
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To Raise Rear Seat • Do not fold the 60% rear seat down with the left Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interfer- outboard or rear center seat belt buckled. ence from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its •...
Page 191: Reclining Rear Seat
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 Reclining Rear Seat WARNING! To recline the seatback, lift the lever located on the Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release the lever shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with two RKE trans- mitters. One RKE transmitter can be linked to memory position 1 and the other transmitter can be linked to memory position 2. The memory seat switch is located on the driver’s door trim panel.
Page 193: Programming The Memory Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Programming The Memory Feature Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go NOTE: To create a new memory profile, perform the 1. Insert the ignition key fob, and turn the ignition switch following: to the ON/RUN position. Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go 2.
Page 194: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: NOTE: Before programming your RKE transmitters you must select the “Remote Linked to Memory” feature • Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center memory profile.
Page 195: Memory Position Recall
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 3. Once the profile has been recalled, press and release Driver One Memory Position Recall the SET (S) button on the memory switch, then press • To recall the memory settings for driver one using the and release button (1) or (2) accordingly.
Page 196: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the rear stop. The seat will return to its previously set MEMORY buttons during a recall (S, 1, or 2). When a position when you place the ignition into the ACC or recall is cancelled, the driver’s seat, driver’s mirror and RUN position.
Page 197: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 NOTE: The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The Easy Entry/Exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through the programmable features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left CAUTION! and lift the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
Page 199: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 LIGHTS To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is Headlight Switch on the parking lights, taillights, license plate The headlight switch is located on the left side of the light and instrument panel lights are also instrument panel, next to the steering wheel.
Page 200: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights On Automatically With Wipers CAUTION! If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights, it Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, also has this customer-programmable feature. When steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the your headlights are in the automatic mode and the lenses.
Page 201: Smartbeam™ - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 • Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights NOTE: When your headlights come on during the day- time, the instrument panel lights will automatically dim of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to to the lower nighttime intensity.
Page 202: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Deactivate Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights Only 1. Pull the multifunction lever toward you (or rearward This feature prevents the headlights from interfering in car) to manually deactivate the system (normal with the vision of oncoming drivers.
Page 203: Parking Lights And Panel Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features” in “Under- standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Parking Lights And Panel Lights To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise.
Page 204: Interior Lights
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lights to its farthest position up until you hear a click. This feature is termed the “Parade” mode and is useful when Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front headlights are required during the day.
Page 205: Lights-On Reminder
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Lights-On Reminder NOTE: Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when Front Map/Reading Lights the driver’s door is opened.
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Each light can be turned on by pressing a switch on either Courtesy Lights side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the top time visibility.
Page 207: Ambient Light
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Ambient Light Multifunction Lever The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibil- steering column. ity of the floor center console and PRNDL area.
Page 208: Turn Signals
206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals Flash-To-Pass Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 209: Windshield Wiper Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper operation.
Page 210: Intermittent Wiper System
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the “park” position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off, and the blades cannot return to the “park” position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.
Page 211: Mist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting, the If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles the off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the cycles, then turn off.
Page 212: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the This feature senses moisture on the windshield and windshield.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 • The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed when ice, or dried salt water is present on the is greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside tem- windshield.
Page 214: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 215: Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING To tilt the steering column, move the lever up or down as COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as This feature allows you to tilt the steering column desired.
Page 216: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED Press the switch to turn on the heated steering wheel. The light on the switch The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps will illuminate to indicate the steering warm your hands in cold weather.
Page 217: Electronic Speed Control
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the WARNING! right side of the steering wheel. • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion, or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the steering wheel heater.
Page 218: To Activate
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Electronic WARNING! (Continued) Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if You could lose control and have an accident. Always multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
Page 219: To Resume Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 To Resume Speed decrease until the button is released. Release the button when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) will be established.
Page 220: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on EQUIPPED moderate hills is normal. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving con- venience provided by cruise control while traveling on On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so highways and major roadways.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) – Cannot take street, traffic, and weather condi- • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience tions into account, and may be limited upon system. It is not a substitute for active driving adverse sight distance conditions.
Page 222: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Cruise Control system has two control modes: WARNING! • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an You should switch off the ACC system: appropriate distance between vehicles. • When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, •...
Page 223: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 NOTE: Any chassis/suspension modifications to the ve- hicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise Control. Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) You can only activate ACC if the vehicle speed is above 18 mph (30 km/h).
Page 224: To Activate
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following conditions: • When in Four-Wheel Drive Low. • When you apply the brakes. • When the parking brake is set. • When the automatic transmission is in PARK, RE- VERSE or NEUTRAL.
Page 225: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 WARNING! Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the system off when you are not using it.
Page 226: To Cancel
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will not be controlling the distance be- To Cancel tween your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle The system will disable ACC without erasing the speed will only be determined by the position of the memory if: accelerator pedal.
Page 227: To Turn Off
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 NOTE: If ACC is resumed or set with the ESC/TCS off, To Turn Off ESC will automatically be re-engaged. The system will turn off and erase the set speed in memory if: • You push the ON/OFF button. •...
Page 228: To Vary The Speed Setting
226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pressing the RES + button once will result in a 1 mph WARNING! (1 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph (1 km/h). The Resume function should only be used if traffic and road conditions permit.
Page 229: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 • The ACC system can only apply a maximum of 25% of the vehicle’s braking capability and will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop. • The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill.
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Distance Setting 2 Distance Setting 1 To change the distance setting, press the Distance button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting adjusts between long, medium, and short.
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 • The distance setting is changed. If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the set speed. If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on same lane, the EVIC displays the “Sensed Vehicle Indi- ACC Activation).
Page 232: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ACC Systems provides Overtake Aid when passing Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu on the left hand side only. When driving with ACC The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings. The engaged and following a Target vehicle, the system will EVIC is located in the upper part of the instrument provide an additional acceleration based on your current cluster between the speedometer and the tachometer.
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 Press the MENU button (located on the steering wheel) repeatedly until one of the following displays in the EVIC: Adaptive Cruise Control Off – When ACC is deactivated, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise Control Off.” Adaptive Cruise Control Ready –...
Page 234: Display Warnings And Maintenance
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Driver Override The “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” message can sometimes be displayed while driving in highly • System Off reflective areas (i.e. tunnels with reflective tiles, or ice and •...
Page 235 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 • If the sensor is damaged due to a collision, see your NOTE: If the ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” warning is active Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise authorized dealer for service. Control is still available.
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Installing a snow plow, front-end protector, an after- 2. Remove the wiring christmas tree attachment from the market grille or modifying the grille is not recom- back of the bracket. mended. Doing so may block the sensor and inhibit 3.
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 A connector plug is stowed on top of the bumper beam. Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal Insert the wiring connector into the connector plug. conditions, ACC will be temporarily unavailable. If this occurs, try activating ACC again later, following a key NOTE: When the sensor is removed, Adaptive Cruise cycle.
Page 238: Precautions While Driving With Acc
236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Precautions While Driving With ACC In certain driving situations, ACC may have detection issues. In these cases, ACC may brake late or unexpect- edly. The driver needs to stay alert and may need to intervene.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 Lane Changing Using ACC On Hills ACC will not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, your lane.
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE distance to the lane-changing vehicle. Always be atten- tive and ready to apply the brakes if necessary. Stationary Objects And Vehicles ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary Narrow Vehicles vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the vehicle ahead is stopped in your lane.
Page 241: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode In addition to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, a normal (fixed speed) Cruise Control mode is available for cruis- ing at fixed speeds. The normal Cruise Control mode is designed to maintain a set cruising speed without requir- ing the driver to operate the accelerator.
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Vary The Speed Setting WARNING! There are two ways to change the set speed: In the normal Cruise Control mode, the system will • Use the accelerator pedal to adjust the vehicle to the not react to vehicles ahead.
Page 243: Forward Collision Warning - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 To Resume If the Cruise Control system is turned off and reactivated, the system will return to the last driver setting (ACC or Press the RES + button and then remove your foot from Normal Cruise Control).
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE FCW monitors the information from the forward looking sensor as well as the Electronic Brake Controller (EBC), wheel speed sensors, i.e., to calculate a probable rear-end collision. When the system determines that a rear-end collision is probable a warning message (both audible and visual) will be displayed on the EVIC.
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 guard rails or sign posts based on the course predic- FCW settings can only be changed when the vehicle is in tion. This is expected and is a part of normal FCW PARK. activation and functionality.
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system the system to warn you of a possible collision with the from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle vehicle in front of you when you are much closer.
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 car, stationary objects that are far away, oncoming traffic, or leading vehicles with the same or higher rate of speed. • FCW will be disabled like ACC below with the un- available screens. FCW Unavailable Warning If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/FCW Unavailable, Vehicle System Error”, there may be a tempo-...
Page 248: Parksense® Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF position, the system will remain active until the vehicle EQUIPPED speed is increased to approximately 7 mph (11 km/h) or above. The system will become active again if the vehicle The ParkSense®...
Page 249: Parksense® Warning Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 ParkSense® Warning Display The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be displayed if Sound and Display is selected from the Customer- Pro- grammable Features section of the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer- Programmable Features)”...
Page 250: Parksense® Display
248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status. Park Assist System OFF 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 Park Assist System ON display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will...
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 Slow Tone Fast Tone...
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone...
Page 253: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous...
Page 254: Service The Parksense® Rear Park Assist System
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The ParkSense® system will automatically dis- detected a faulted condition, the EVIC will display the able when the system detects that a trailer with trailer “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for as long as the brakes has been connected to the Integrated Trailer Brake vehicle is in REVERSE.
Page 255: Parksense® System Usage Precautions
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 • ParkSense®, when on, will MUTE the radio when it is ParkSense® System Usage Precautions sounding a tone. NOTE: • Clean the ParkSense® sensors regularly, taking care • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, not to scratch or damage them.
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, ParkSense® WARNING! should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowered • Drivers must be careful when backing up even or open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE. A lowered tailgate could provide a false indication that when using ParkSense®.
Page 257: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear WARNING! (Continued) camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem- appears again. bly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm) Yellow 1 ft - 3 ft (30 cm - 1 m) Green 3 ft or greater (1 m or greater) WARNING! CAUTION! •...
Page 259: Turning Parkview® On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance Turning ParkView® On Or Off — Without builds up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with Navigation/Multimedia Radio water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens. 1.
Page 260: Overhead Console
258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLE Front Map/Reading Lights The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights Lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door can be turned on by pressing the switch on either side of Opener (HomeLink®), power liftgate and power sunroof the console.
Page 261: Courtesy Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 To turn the lights off, press the switch a second time. The lights also turn on when a door is opened. The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE is pressed.
Page 262: Sunglasses Bin Door
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sunglasses Bin Door GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED At the front of the console a compartment is provided for HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ment access is a “push/push”...
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 HomeLink® Buttons/Overhead Consoles HomeLink® Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner NOTE: HomeLink® is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active.
Page 264: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in view. 3.
Page 266: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, there may be a light that blinks when the garage door follow these steps: opener/device is in the LEARN/TRAIN mode.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button button you want to program and the hand-held trans- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, mitter button. follow these steps: 4.
Page 268: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Canadian/Gate Operator Programming 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink® button, while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand-held For programming transmitters in Canada/United States transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink® has that require the transmitter signals to “time-out”...
Page 269: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 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 270: Troubleshooting Tips
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 271: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 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 272: Opening Sunroof - Express
270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in second and the sunroof will open automatically from any the ignition switch (or with the ignition in the position.
Page 273: Venting Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 automatically. This is called “Express Close”. During NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result Express Close operation, any movement of the switch in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be will stop the sunroof.
Page 274: Wind Buffeting
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Ignition OFF Operation Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of The power sunroof switches remain active for up to pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch has ears.
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 WARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch (or with the ignition in the Accessory or On/Run position, for vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™). Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become en- trapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 276: Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode
274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening Sunroof — Express This is called “Express Close”. During Express Close opera- tion, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half second. The sunroof and sunshade will open automatically Closing Sunroof —...
Page 277: Pinch Protect Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode To open the shade, press and hold the switch rearward . To close the shade, press and hold the switch in the The shade will open and stop automatically at the forward position.
Page 278: Wind Buffeting
276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Ignition OFF Operation Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of The power sunroof switches can be programmed to pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after ears.
Page 279: Electrical Power Outlets
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS NOTE: • All accessories connected to the “battery” powered Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets that can be used to power cellular phones, small outlets should be removed or turned off when the electronics and other low powered electrical accessories.
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The front power outlet is located inside the storage area on the center stack of the instrument panel. Push inward on the storage lid to open the compartment and gain access to this power outlet. Center Console Outlet The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo area.
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 Rear Power Outlet Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel Fuse NOTE: The rear power outlet can be switched to “bat- tery” powered all the time by switching the power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse in the fuse panel.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 283: Power Inverter - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 CAUTION! (Continued) • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the bat- tery even more quickly. Only use these intermit- tently and with greater caution. • After the use of high power draw accessories, or long periods of the vehicle not being started (with accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the...
Page 284: Cupholders
282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE may have to be reset manually. To reset the inverter WARNING! manually press the power inverter button OFF and ON. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings To avoid serious injury or death: •...
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 Front Cupholders Rear Cupholders There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest.
Page 286: Storage
284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the latch and lower the glove box door. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Opened Glove Compartment Glove Compartment...
Page 287: Door Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 Door Storage Center Console Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy The center console contains both an upper and a lower access. storage area. Door Panel Storage Storage Compartment...
Page 288 286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the the small latch located on the lid. lower storage compartment. Storage Compartment Latches Lower Storage Compartment...
Page 289: Cargo Area Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 Press in on the flashlight to release it. WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving.
Page 290: Cargo Storage Bins
288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off. Rear Storage Bins Two additional storage bins are located under the load floor.
Page 291 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 Tether Strap Lower Storage Bins...
Page 292: Retractable Cargo Area Cover - If Equipped
290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or protect passengers from loose cargo. To cover the cargo area: 1.
Page 293: Rear Cargo Tie-Downs
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 WARNING! In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart- ment.
Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits • To help protect against personal injury, passengers described on the label attached to the left door or should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear left door center pillar.
Page 295: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent for intermittent operation and to Rear Window Wiper/Washer the second detent for continuous rear wiper operation. The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the mul- Rotating the center portion upward once more tifunction lever on the left side of the steering column.
Page 296: Rear Window Defroster
294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” window defroster only when the engine is operating. position.
Page 297: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED desired position, keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack frame. Once the crossbar is in the desired position, The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the retighten the with the wrench to lock the crossbar into weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack.
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully • To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, do when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof not carry any loads on the roof rack without the rack.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System ..328 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..301 ▫ Fuel Economy ......329 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER —...
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Display — ▫ Notes on Playing MP3 Files ....353 If Equipped ......335 ▫...
Page 301 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 ▫ Play Video Games .....384 iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ......373 ▫...
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .417 Warranty ......397 CLIMATE CONTROLS .
Page 303: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Lower Switch Bank 11 — Hood Release 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Hazard Switch 12 — Fuel Door Release 3 — Radio 8 — Storage Bin 13 —...
Page 304: Instrument Cluster - Premium
302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 305: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 3. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) 1. Tachometer The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD II that Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute monitors engine and automatic transmission con- (RPM x 1000).
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ CAUTION! Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator damage to the engine control system. It also could Light” in the instrument cluster will come on affect fuel economy and drivability.
Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC NOTE: If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check system will be ON, even if it was turned off previously. for a defective outside light bulb. 7.
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) When the appropriate conditions exist, this display Display/Odometer Display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) messages. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information The odometer display shows the total distance the ve- Center”.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when operating properly.
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Seat Belt Reminder Light CAUTION! When the ignition switch is first turned to the The TPMS has been optimized for the original ON/RUN position, this light will turn on for four equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and to eight seconds as a bulb check.
Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 If the light remains on when the parking brake has been NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi- master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake tions.
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system ON/RUN position.
Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 For further information on four-wheel drive operation 20. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) White and proper use, refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation — Telltale Area If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating”. This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable white 17.
Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 23. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- Light — If Equipped ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
Page 315: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trip Info The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering • Terrain: (If Equipped) wheel: • Tire PSI: (If Equipped) • Vehicle Info • Messages •...
Page 317: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 UP Button BACK Button Press and release the UP button to scroll up- Press the BACK button to scroll back to a ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, previous menu or sub-menu. Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units, System Setup, Vehicle Speed, Trip Info, Turn Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Menu Off and sub-menus.
Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Unstored Messages messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn- ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the into several categories: condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples he reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the of this message type are “Turn Signal On”...
Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 • Left front turn signal lamp out When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays the following messages: • Right front turn signal lamp out • Vehicle Not in Park • Left rear turn signal lamp out •...
Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Adaptive Cruise Off — When the Adaptive Cruise • Driver Override — If you apply the accelerator after Control (ACC) system is turned off. Refer to “Adaptive setting the desired speed in the ACC system. Refer to Cruise Control (ACC)”...
Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 • Clean Radar Sensor in the Front of Vehicle — If the • Coolant low ACC system deactivates due to performance limiting • Service air suspension system conditions. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” • Oil change due in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Remote start aborted — Fuel low • Function currently unavailable — Power Liftgate • Remote start disabled — Start Vehicle to Reset • Unlock to operate — Power Liftgate • Remote start active — Insert Key and Turn to Run •...
Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 • To Tow Vehicle Safely, Read Neutral Shift Procedure in • Off Road Ride Height Level 2 — This message is Owners Manual displayed (for 5 seconds) when the vehicle has achieved the Off Road Height Level 2. •...
Page 324: Evic White Telltale Lights
322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Immediate Air Suspension Service/Repair Required — • Vehicle Cannot Be Lowered – Door Open — This This is displayed when a fault has occurred in the message is displayed if a door or the liftgate is ajar and system which results in a complete system shutdown.
Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 • Electronic Speed Control ON • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) SET This light will turn on when the electronic This light will turn on when the ACC is SET. speed control is ON. For further information, For further information, refer to “Adaptive refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
Page 326: Evic Amber Telltale Lights
324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL longer exists. Once driving conditions are safe, then pull EVIC Amber Telltale Lights over and let vehicle idle. After 5 minutes, the system will This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell- cool and return to normal operation. Refer to “Power tales.
Page 327: Evic Red Telltale Lights
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 • Air Suspension Down • SERV 4WD The air suspension down telltale will illumi- The SERV 4WD light monitors the electric shift nate when the air suspension is in use. For 4WD system. If the SERV 4WD light stays on or further information, refer to “Starting And comes on during driving, it means that the Operating”.
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Liftgate Ajar • Charging System Light This light will turn on to indicate that liftgate This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the light stays on or comes on while may be ajar.
Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the the indicator will continuously flash and a continuous engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the chime will occur until the engine is allowed to cool. vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and placed in the PARK position.
Page 330: Engine Oil Change Indicator System
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle Engine Oil Change Indicator System or faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the Oil Change Due light goes off. Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system.
Page 331: Fuel Economy
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not 1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON/ RUN position (Do not start the engine).
Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa- tion: Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode — If Equipped Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read “RESET”...
Page 333: Cruise Control
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 Distance To Empty (DTE) Cruise Control Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “ACC” the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is (if equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control) or “Cruise”...
Page 334: Vehicle Speed
332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL other feature is in the EVIC main display, the Cruise Press and release the UP/DOWN buttons until one of the status will be displayed in place of the EVIC odometer following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC: line.
Page 335: Units
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 Elapsed Time down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has when the ignition switch is in the ACC position.
Page 336: Tire Psi
334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Trans Temperature • Tire Pressure Monitor System (shows the current pres- sure of all four road tires). For additional information, Displays the actual transmission temperature. refer to “Tire Pressure Monitor System” in “Starting • Engine Hours And Operating”.
Page 337: Messages
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 NOTE: Turn Menu OFF • Tires heat up during normal driving conditions. Heat will Select from Main Menu using the DOWN button. Press- ing the SELECT button blanks the menu display. Pressing cause the tire pressure to increase from 2 to 6 psi (14 to any one of the four steering wheel buttons brings the 41 kPa) during normal driving conditions.
Page 338: Compass / Temperature Display
336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Under certain conditions, the display may be new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will superseded by another display of higher priority. But display CAL until the compass is calibrated. You may when the ignition switch position is changed, the display also calibrate the compass by completing one or more always re-appears.
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup (Customer- Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass Programmable Features) menu is reached, then press the module is located, and it can cause interference with the SELECT button.
Page 340: Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: For the most accurate compass performance, the 5. Complete one or more 360–degree turns (in an area compass variance must be set before performing the free from large metal or metallic objects) until the manual compass calibration.
Page 341 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 Select Language Auto Unlock Doors When in this display you may select one of five lan- When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock when guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the functions and the navigation system (if equipped).
Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When Unlock All Doors On 1st Press is selected, all of RKE Linked To Memory the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE When this feature is selected, you can use your RKE transmitter UNLOCK button.
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 seat features will automatically turn on when tempera- Horn With Remote Start tures are below 40° F (4.4° C). When temperatures are When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will above 80° F (26.7° C) the driver vented seat will turn on. occur when the RKE transmitter REMOTE START button These features will stay on through the duration of is pressed.
Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Headlamp Off Delay a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system has been activated or the check-mark is removed When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to showing the system has been deactivated. have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle.
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat Key-Off Power Delay location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set When this feature is selected, the power window switches, to ON) when the RKE transmitter is used to unlock the radio, hands-free system (if equipped), DVD video system door.
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display Fuel Saver — If Equipped Auto High Beams (Available with SmartBeam™ Only) The “ECO” message is located in the Compass/ When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights will Temperature display; this message can be turned on or deactivate automatically under certain conditions.
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped mode the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as an audible alert When this feature is selected, the HSA system is active. when the turn signal is on.
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL dynamic driving select the Near setting. This warns you press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has when you are much closer.
Page 349: Uconnect® 730N/430/430N Cd/Dvd/Hdd
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 Calibrate Compass Uconnect® 130 Refer to “Compass Display” for more information. Compass Variance Refer to “Compass Display” for more information. Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — If Equipped Refer to your Uconnect® 730N, 430 or 430N user’s manual for detailed operating instructions.
Page 350: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions — Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch position to operate the radio.
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS will begin to blink. will display.
Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time SET/RND button, the station will continue to play but and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control will not be stored into pushbutton memory. knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between You may add a second station to each pushbutton by the front and rear speakers.
Page 353: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 DISC Button radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than 1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from ejected before a new disc can be loaded.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on CAUTION! (Continued) convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). • The Uconnect® 130 is a single CD player. Do not SEEK Button attempt to insert a second CD if one is already loaded.
Page 355: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 RW/FF Notes on Playing MP3 Files Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or file recording media and formats are limited.
Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). •...
Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or Playback of MP3 Files VBR bit rate. When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps)
Page 358: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the Refer to “Voice Command” for further details. radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second Voice Command Button Uconnect®...
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Clock Setting Procedure starting at Step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite radio, press the SETUP button and then follow the above 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. procedure, starting at Step 2. 2.
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between will display.
Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following 16-Digit Character Program Type format types: Display Oldies Oldies 16-Digit Character Program Type Personality Persnlty Display Public Public No program type or None undefined Rhythm and Blues R &...
Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon the minutes using the right side TUNE/SCROLL con- is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency trol knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to station with the same selected Music Type name.
Page 364: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For
362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL You may add a second station to each pushbutton by Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press MP3 Audio Play the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the NOTE: display window.
Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. begin to play when you insert the disc.
Page 366: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in Press this button while the CD is playing to activate CD and MP3 modes. Random Play.
Page 367 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file Supported Media (Disc Types) names and folder names is limited. For large numbers The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of Specification quency (kHz) multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,...
Page 369: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 Playback of MP3 Files LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium on the disc.
Page 370: Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) - If Equipped
368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) to return to elapsed time display. Press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when the Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode ignition is OFF).
Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 System Activation To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you ESN/SID Access may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- service that is included with the factory-installed satellite tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll radio system in your vehicle.
Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as Operating Instructions - Uconnect® Multimedia bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within (Satellite) Mode the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or on or above the antenna.
Page 373 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 INFO Button MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button able).
Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 375: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device This feature allows an iPod® or external USB device to be Use the connection cable to connect an iPod® or external plugged into the USB port, located in the center console USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port or glove compartment.
Page 376: Using This Feature
374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The center console will have a position where the NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis- iPod® or consumer electronic audio device cable can be charged, it may not communicate with the iPod®/USB/ routed through without damaging the cable when clos- MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained.
Page 377: Controlling The Ipod® Or External Usb Device Using Radio Buttons
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 • Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one click, Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons will jump to the previous track in the list or press the VR button and say Previous Track To get into the iPod®/USB/MP3 control mode and •...
Page 378: List Or Browse Mode
376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • While a track is playing, press the INFO button to see • RND button (available on sales code RES radio only): the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) Pressing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and for that track.
Page 379 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 • Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclockwise • Preset 3 – Albums (backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying the • Preset 4 – Genres track detail on the radio display. Once the track to be •...
Page 380: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) another shortcut button to the genre listing on your Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the audio device. Uconnect® phone system. CAUTION! Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons •...
Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 Selecting Different Audio Device Previous Track Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on 1. Press PHONE button to begin. the radio and say “Previous Track” to jump to the 2. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say previous track music on your cellular phone.
Page 382: Uconnect® Multimedia - Video
380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • With the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position, UCONNECT® MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — If Equipped turn the radio on by pushing the ON/OFF Volume Control knob. Getting Started • When the Video Screen are open and a DVD is inserted •...
Page 383 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 Press the LOAD button then corresponding number (1–6) where the DVD is to be loaded (Non-Touch-Screen). 2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and displays the menu screen or starts playing the first track.
Page 384 382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key in the MEDIA column. To exit touch the back arrow soft-key 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. at the top left of the screen.
Page 385 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 NOTE: • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key. • Viewing a DVD on the Touch-Screen radio screen is not available in all states/provinces, and the vehicle must be stopped, and the shift lever must be in the PARK position for vehicles with automatic transmis-...
Page 386: Play Video Games
384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Play Video Games When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™ Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA jacks: input jacks located on the back of the center console. NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the vehicle’s Power Inverter.
Page 387 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 Using The Touch-Screen 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 Controls screen.
Page 388: Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A
386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then touch AUX 1 in the VES Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A column. To exit press the back arrow soft-key at the Video Is Playing On Channel 1 top of the screen.
Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 Using The Touch-Screen 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 Controls screen.
Page 390: Important Notes For Single Video Screen System
388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a Important Notes For Single 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 391: Play A Dvd Using The Touch-Screen Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD hard-key on the radio faceplate (Touch-Screen). 2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized and displays the menu screen or starts playing the first track.
Page 392 390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Touch-Screen 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 393: Ves Remote Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 VES Remote Control – If Equipped Controls And Indicators 1. Power – Turns the screen and wireless headphone transmitter for the selected Channel on or off. To hear audio while the screen is closed, press the Power button to turn the headphone transmitter on.
Page 394 392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL – In radio modes, press to seek the next tunable 10. PROG Up/Down – When listening to a radio mode, station. In disc modes, press and hold to fast forward pressing PROG Up selects the next preset and press- through the current audio track or video chapter.
Page 395: Remote Control Storage
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 15. SETUP – When in a video mode, press the SETUP 18. ENTER – Press to select the highlighted option in a button to access the display settings (see the display menu. settings section) or the DVD Setup menu. When a / NEXT –...
Page 396: Locking The Remote Control
394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL storage area, insert one long edge of the remote into the Locking The Remote Control two retaining clips first, and then rotate the remote back All remote control functionality can be disabled as a up into the other two retaining clips until it snaps back parental control feature.
Page 397: Headphones Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 • Replace the batteries, making sure to orient them according to the polarity diagram shown. • Replace the battery compartment cover. 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...
Page 398: Controls
396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • When both switches are on Channel 2, the Remote is Controls controlling Channel 2 and the headphones are tuned to The headphone power indicator and controls are located the audio of the VES™ Channel 2. on the right ear cup.
Page 399: Replacing The Headphone Batteries
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 Replacing The Headphone Batteries How Long Does the Coverage Last? This warranty lasts as long as you own the Product. Each set of headphones requires two AAA batteries for operation. To replace the batteries: What Does This Warranty Cover? Except as specified below, this warranty covers any Product that in normal •...
Page 400: System Information
398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NATURE WHATSOEVER. Some states and jurisdictions If you have any questions or comments regarding your may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or Unwired® wireless headphones, please phone 1-888-293- consequential damages, so the above limitation may not 3332 or email customersupport@unwiredtechnology.com.
Page 401 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 If the radio functions (FM, AM, or SAT) are in the shared When in shared disc or satellite video mode both the mode with the VES™, only the radio is able to control the radio and the VES™ have control of the video functions. radio functions.
Page 402 400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Information Mode Display to the items called out by number, the remaining infor- mation displays the current status of the source (such as station frequency, name, preset or track number, song title, artist name, album name, etc.). 1.
Page 403 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 5. Channel 2 Shared Status – When the icon is displayed, 8. Channel 2 ENTER Button Action – When the ENTER the audio for Channel 2 is also shared with the radio button on the remote control is pressed with the and playing through the cabin speakers.
Page 404 402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Mode Selection Menu The first press of the MODE button causes the Mode Selection menu to appear on screen. The current mode is always the default selection. The mode can be changed for either Channel/Screen 1 or Channel/Screen 2 using the remote control.
Page 405 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 Numeric Keypad Menu screen makes it easy to enter a specific tuner frequency, satellite channel, or track number. To enter the desired digit: 1. Press the remote control’s navigation buttons ( , ) to navigate to the desired digit. 2.
Page 406 404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL navigation buttons ( , ) to find the desired station, When listening to a CD Audio or CD Data disc, pressing press the remote control’s ENTER button to tune to that the remote control’s MENU button displays a list of all station.
Page 407 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 When watching a video source (DVD Video with the disc Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed in Play mode, Aux Video, SIRIUS Backseat TV™, etc.), To listen to only audio portion of the channel with the pressing the remote control’s SETUP button activates the screen closed: Display Settings menu.
Page 408 406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL the remote control’s power button to turn audio on. If The Blu-Ray player is capable of the playing the follow- audio is still not heard, check that fully charged batteries ing types of discs (12 mm or 8 mm diameter): are installed in the headphones.
Page 409 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 DVD Audio Support If you record a disc using a personal computer, there may be cases where the VES™ DVD player may not be able to When a DVD-Audio disc is inserted in the VES™ DVD play some or the entire disc, even if it is recorded in a player, the DVD-Audio title on the disc is played by compatible format and is playable on other players.
Page 410 408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Mixed media recordable DVD formats will only play end with the extension .mp3 or .MP3 and WMA the Video_TS portion of the disc. files must always end with the extension .wma or .WMA . To prevent incorrect playback, do not use If you are still having trouble writing a disc that is these extensions for any other types of files.
Page 411 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 • If you are creating your own files, the recommended and the disc is automatically ejected. A dirty, damaged, or fixed bit rate for MP3 files is between 96 and 192Kbps incompatible disc format are all potential causes for a and the recommended fixed bit rate for WMA files is Disc Error message.
Page 412 410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display All of the Language settings have a special Other setting to accommodate languages other than Japanese or Eng- Other Language Setup lish. These languages are selected using a special four- digit code. To enter a new language code, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: •...
Page 413 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 411 • When the entire four-digit code is entered, press the them where lower numbers are designated for all audi- remote control’s ENTER button. If the language code is ences and higher numbers are designated for more adult not valid, the numbers all change back to .
Page 414 412 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The default rating is Level 8 (play all discs without a To set the password, activate the DVD Setup Menu and password) and the default password is 0000. follow these additional instructions: • Using the remote control Left and Right cursor but- tons, select the Rating tab.
Page 415 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 413 • After the four-digit password is entered, press the remote control’s ENTER button. If the password is correct, the set password screen is displayed. • Using the remote control’s Up and Down cursor buttons to set the value for the current digit and the remote control’s Right cursor button to select digits, enter the new password.
Page 416 414 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Using the remote control’s Up and Down cursor To set the rating, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: buttons, select the new rating level, and then press the remote control’s ENTER button to accept the change. •...
Page 417: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 415 General Information This system complies with Part 15 of the FCC Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- eration.
Page 418: Radio Operation
416 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pressing the center button will make the radio switch CD Player between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next CD/AUX/VES, etc.). track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a beginning of the previous track if it is within one second...
Page 419: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 417 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) precautions: oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 420: Climate Controls
418 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS The Dual-Zone Manual Climate Controls allow both driver and front passenger seat occupants to select indi- The air conditioning and heating system is designed to vidual comfort settings. The controls consist of a series of make you comfortable in all types of weather.
Page 421 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 419 Temperature Controls NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- • Driver Temperature Control denser located in front of the radiator for an accumula- Rotate this control to regulate the tem- tion of dirt or insects.
Page 422 420 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be aimed so that they are directed toward the rear seat passengers Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side for maximum airflow to the rear. window demist outlets. This setting works best in Bi-Level cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield.
Page 423 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 421 • The air conditioning compressor operates in Mix, • The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp Defrost, or a blend of these modes, even if the Air weather could cause windows to fog on the inside, Conditioning (A/C) button is not pressed.
Page 424: Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
422 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • ECONOMY MODE Air Conditioning Control Press this button to engage the Air Con- If economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn ditioning. A light will illuminate when OFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor. Then, the Air Conditioning system is engaged.
Page 425 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 423 • The system provides set-and-forget operation for op- 1. A/C Button timum comfort and convenience. Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning • The system can also be controlled manually, if desired. (A/C) setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON. Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch The ATC system automatically maintains the interior into manual mode.
Page 426 424 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Blower Control Display 9. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button This display shows the current Blower speed selection. Provides the passenger with independent temperature control. Push the button for cooler temperature settings. 6. Right Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display 10.
Page 427 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 425 12. Climate Control OFF Button 16. Driver Temperature Control Up Button Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control OFF. Provides the driver with independent temperature con- If the control is OFF, any button will turn the control on. trol.
Page 428 426 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: NOTE: Each of these features operate independently from each other. If any one feature is controlled manually, • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for temperature control will continue to operate automati- cold or hot vehicles.
Page 429 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 427 The operator can also select the direction of the airflow Floor Mode by selecting one of the following positions. Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount Panel Mode of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
Page 430 428 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: While operating in the other modes, the system NOTE: will not automatically sense the presence of fog, mist or • If the system is in Mix, Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C ice on the windshield. Defrost mode must be manually can be turned off, but the A/C system shall remain selected to clear the windshield and side glass.
Page 431: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 429 NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may blower speeds will reduce fogging. Interior fogging on lead to excessive window fogging. The Recirculation the windshield can be quickly removed by selecting the mode is not allowed in the Defrost modes to improve Defrost mode.
Page 432 430 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Your air conditioning system is also equipped with an Vacation/Storage automatic recirculation system. When the system senses Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service a heavy load or high heat conditions, it may use partial (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air Recirculation A/C mode to provide additional comfort.
Page 433 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 431 Operating Tips Chart...
Page 435 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES ....439 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ... .446 ▫ Automatic Transmission ....439 ▫...
Page 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION ..467 Display Messages .....479 ▫...
Page 437 STARTING AND OPERATING 435 ▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....500 POWER STEERING .....487 ▫...
Page 438 436 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Tire Spinning ......525 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION..518 ▫...
Page 439 STARTING AND OPERATING 437 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ....542 ▫ Starting ......549 ▫...
Page 440 438 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Trailer Towing Weights ▫ Recreational Towing – Two-Wheel Drive (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ..562 Models ......572 ▫...
Page 441: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 439 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 a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-...
Page 442: Keyless Enter-N-Go
440 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 443: Normal Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 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 444 442 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 1.
Page 445: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 443 • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time If Engine Fails To Start to change the ignition switch to the RUN position WARNING! (EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE RUN”), • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the •...
Page 446 444 STARTING AND OPERATING Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using Fob With START/STOP Button) Integrated Key) If the engine fails to start after you have followed the If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting”...
Page 447: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 445 The engine block heater cord is located: CAUTION! • 3.6L Engine – coiled and strapped to the engine oil To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 seconds dipstick tube. before trying again. • 5.7L Engine – bundled and fastened to the injector harness.
Page 448: Automatic Transmission
446 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- • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure ing precautions are not observed: •...
Page 449: Key Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 447 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Children should be warned not to touch the park- if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If ing brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. •...
Page 450: Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
448 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the Five-Speed Automatic Transmission key fob in the ignition switch to warn you that this safety (3.6L Engine) — If Equipped feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and The shift lever position display (located in the instrument stopped but the key fob cannot be removed until you cluster) indicates the transmission gear range.
Page 451: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when moving the shift lever between these gears. The transmission shift lever has only PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift positions.
Page 452 450 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the • After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to the selected gear to engage before accelerating.
Page 453 STARTING AND OPERATING 451 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 454 452 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift lever dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or could result. • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 455 STARTING AND OPERATING 453 REVERSE WARNING! This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe stop.
Page 456 454 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE Transmission Limp Home Mode This range should be used for most city and highway Transmission function is monitored electronically for driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 457 STARTING AND OPERATING 455 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. the transmission into 3 (third gear), the transmission will never shift above third gear, but will shift down into 5. Restart the engine. second and first gears normally. 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at any longer detected, the transmission will return to normal vehicle speed.
Page 458: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (5.7L Engine) - If Equipped
456 STARTING AND OPERATING Overdrive Operation WARNING! The automatic transmission includes an electronically Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a controlled Overdrive (fifth gear). The transmission will slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their automatically shift into Overdrive if the following con- grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or ditions are present: personal injury.
Page 459: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 The electronically-controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers).
Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to WARNING! allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the This is especially important when the engine is cold. parking brake.
Page 461 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 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 462 460 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift lever dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or could result. • DO NOT race the engine when shifting from others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 463 STARTING AND OPERATING 461 REVERSE WARNING! This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe stop.
Page 464 462 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE range will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup. This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operat- shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 465 STARTING AND OPERATING 463 (when stopped in heavy traffic) can help to reduce this Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission remains excess heat generation. in direct gear regardless of which forward gear is se- lected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to During cold temperatures, transmission operation may operate.
Page 466 464 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no Use of ERS (or TOW/HAUL mode) also enables an longer detected, the transmission will return to normal additional underdrive gear which is not normally used operation.
Page 467 STARTING AND OPERATING 465 The instrument cluster display will show the requested NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum top gear limit, however the transmission will not down- deceleration (engine braking), simply press and hold the shift to the requested gear if doing so would overspeed shift lever to the left (-).
Page 468 466 STARTING AND OPERATING • vehicle speed is sufficiently high, • the driver is not heavily pressing the accelerator, and • the TOW/HAUL switch has not been activated. When To Use TOW/HAUL Mode When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc- curs, press the TOW/HAUL switch to activate TOW/ HAUL mode.
Page 469: Four-Wheel Drive Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 467 Torque Converter Clutch control, when the transmission is sufficiently warm, will demonstrate that the transmission is able to shift into and A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been out of Overdrive. included in the automatic transmission on your vehicle. A clutch within the torque converter engages automatically at •...
Page 470: Quadra-Trac Ii® Operating Instructions/Precautions - If Equipped
468 STARTING AND OPERATING ABS and Traction Control, provides resistance to any This transfer case is fully automatic in the 4WD HI mode. wheel that is slipping to allow additional torque transfer When additional traction is required, the 4WD LOW to wheels with traction.
Page 471: Shift Positions
STARTING AND OPERATING 469 Because four-wheel drive provides improved traction, Shift Positions there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping For additional information on the appropriate use of each speeds. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. transfer case mode position, see the information below: 4WD AUTO WARNING!
Page 472: Shifting Procedures
470 STARTING AND OPERATING 4WD LOW The “4WD LOW” indicator light in the instrument cluster will begin to flash and remain on solid when the shift is This range is for low speed four-wheel drive. It locks the complete. front and rear driveshafts together and forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 NOTE: If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a NOTE: transfer case motor temperature protection condition • If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a transfer exists, a “For 4x4 Low Slow Below 3 MPH or 5 KPH Put case motor temperature protection condition exists, a Trans in N Press 4 Low”...
Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING NEUTRAL Shift Procedure 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, engine off. 2. Vehicle stopped, with foot on brake. 3. Place the transmission into NEUTRAL. 4. Hold down the NEUTRAL “pin” switch (with a pen, etc.) for four seconds until the LED light by the switch starts to blink indicating shift in progress.
Page 475: Quadra-Drive® Ii System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 473 Quadra-Drive® II System – If Equipped SELEC-TERRAIN™ — IF EQUIPPED The optional Quadra-Drive® II System features two Description torque transfer couplings. The couplings include an Selec-Terrain™ combines the capabilities of the vehicle Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (ELSD) rear axle and control systems, along with driver input, to provide the the Quadra-Trac II®...
Page 476 474 STARTING AND OPERATING Selec-Terrain™ consists of the following positions: with air suspension, the level will change to Normal Ride Height (NRH) if the transfer case is in high range. • Sport – Dry weather, on-road calibration. Only avail- The level will change to Off-Road 1 if the transfer case able in 4WD High range.
Page 477: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Display Messages
STARTING AND OPERATING 475 • Rock – Off-road calibration only available in 4WD Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Low range. The vehicle is raised (if equipped with Air Display Messages Suspension) for improved ground clearance. Traction When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will based tuning with improved steer-ability for use on appear in the EVIC display.
Page 478: Quadra-Lift™ - If Equipped
476 STARTING AND OPERATING QUADRA-LIFT™ — IF EQUIPPED Description The Quadra-Lift™ air suspension system provides full time load leveling capability along with the benefit of being able to adjust vehicle height by the push of a button. Selec-Terrain™ Switch 1 — Up Button 2 —...
Page 479 STARTING AND OPERATING 477 • Normal Ride Height (NRH) – This is the standard required. To enter OR2, press the “Up” button twice position of the suspension and is meant for normal from the NRH position or once from the OR1 position driving.
Page 480 478 STARTING AND OPERATING Selec-Terrain™ knob is turned to the “SPORT” posi- The Selec-Terrain™ switch will automatically change the tion. Turning the Selec-Terrain™ knob to the “AUTO” vehicle to the proper height based on the position of the position will return the system to normal operation. Selec-Terrain™...
Page 481: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Display Messages
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 After the engine is turned off, it may be noticed that the WARNING! air suspension system operates briefly, this is normal. The system is correcting the position of the vehicle to ensure The air suspension system uses a high pressure a proper appearance.
Page 482: Operation
480 STARTING AND OPERATING Operation Pressing the “DOWN” button once will move the sus- pension one position lower from the current level, as- The indicator lamps 3 through 6 will illuminate to show suming all conditions are met (i.e. engine running, doors the current position of the vehicle.
Page 483: On-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 481 • Normal Ride Height (NRH) – Indicator lamp 4 will be ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS illuminated when the vehicle is in this position. Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a • Park Mode – Indicator lamp 3 will be illuminated when narrower track to make them capable of performing in a wide variety of off-road applications.
Page 484: Off-Road Driving Tips
482 STARTING AND OPERATING OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS NOTE: Prior to off-road driving, remove the front air dam to prevent damage. The front air dam is attached to the lower front fascia with seven quarter turn fasteners and can be removed by hand. Front Air Dam 1 —...
Page 485: Quadra-Lift™ - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 483 Quadra-Lift™ – If Equipped low speed pulling power is needed. Vehicle speeds in excess of 25 mph (40 km/h) should be avoided when in When off-roading, it is recommended that the lowest 4WD LOW range. useable vehicle height that will clear the current obstacle or terrain be selected.
Page 486 484 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Your vehicle is capable of water fording in up to location of any obstacles) prior to entering. Proceed with 20 inches (51 cm) of water, while crossing small rivers or caution and maintain a steady controlled speed less than streams.
Page 487: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
STARTING AND OPERATING 485 Maintenance Hill Climbing After driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle NOTE: Before attempting to climb a hill, determine the fluids and lubricants (engine oil, transmission oil, axle, conditions at the crest and/or on the other side. transfer case) to assure the fluids have not been contami- Before climbing a steep hill, shift the transmission to a nated.
Page 488: Traction Downhill
486 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction Downhill WARNING! Shift the transmission into a low gear, and the transfer If the engine stalls, you lose forward motion, or case into 4WD LOW range. Let the vehicle go slowly cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, down the hill with all four wheels turning against engine never attempt to turn around.
Page 489: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 487 • Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. WARNING! Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and exhaust system for damage. Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. You might •...
Page 490 488 STARTING AND OPERATING The system will vary its assist to provide light efforts needs to be taken to the dealer for service. It is likely the while parking and good feel while driving. If the electro- vehicle has lost power steering assistance. Refer to “Elec- hydraulic power steering system experiences a fault that tronic Vehicle Information (EVIC)”...
Page 491: L Engine
STARTING AND OPERATING 489 NOTE: If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle.
Page 492: Power Steering Fluid Check
490 STARTING AND OPERATING apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- WARNING! pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- rized dealer. Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. CAUTION! Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
Page 493: Fuel Saver Technology 5.7L Engine Only - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 491 If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated The foot operated parking brake is located below the level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the surfaces.
Page 494 492 STARTING AND OPERATING When the parking brake is applied with the ignition When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away the instrument cluster will illuminate.
Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Never before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to failure and a collision.
Page 496: Electronic Brake Control System
494 STARTING AND OPERATING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM “Anti-Lock Brake System” in “Starting and Operating” for further information. Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes the Anti-Lock Brake System WARNING! (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), and Electronic The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics Stability Control (ESC).
Page 497: Brake Assist System (Bas)
STARTING AND OPERATING 495 A feature of the TCS system, Brake Limited Differential quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the (BLD), functions similar to a limited-slip differential and benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- controls the wheel spin across a driven axle.
Page 498: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
496 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) WARNING! This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the tions, and driving conditions, influence the chance speed of the vehicle.
Page 499: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 497 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” located in the instrument cluster will start to flash as soon as the tires This system enhances directional control and stability of lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC the vehicle under various driving conditions.
Page 500 498 STARTING AND OPERATING High Range (Four-Wheel Drive Models) Or WARNING! (Continued) Two-Wheel Drive Models hydroplaning. ESC also cannot prevent collisions resulting from loss of vehicle control due to inappro- priate driver input for the conditions. Only a safe, This is the normal operating mode for ESC in 4WD HIGH attentive, and skillful driver can prevent collisions.
Page 501 STARTING AND OPERATING 499 features of ESC function normally. This mode is intended NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would nor- gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”...
Page 502: Starting And Operating
500 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 down, sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the trailer actions to attempt to stop the sway.
Page 503 STARTING AND OPERATING 501 HSA Activation Criteria WARNING! The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than activate: 8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, •...
Page 504 502 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing With HSA WARNING! (Continued) HSA will provide assistance when starting on a grade • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle when pulling a trailer. on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK and using the parking brake, it will roll down the WARNING! hill and could cause a collision with another ve-...
Page 505: Ready Alert Braking - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 503 Ready Alert Braking – If Equipped Rain Brake Support – If Equipped Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to Rain Brake Support may improve braking performance reach full braking during emergency braking situations. in wet conditions. It will periodically apply a small It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may amount of brake pressure to remove any water buildup occur by monitoring how fast the throttle is released by...
Page 506: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - Four-Wheel Drive Models With Mp3023 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only
504 STARTING AND OPERATING Hill Descent Control (HDC) — Four-Wheel Drive Models With MP3023 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills during off-road driving situations and is available in 4WD LOW range only. To enable HDC, press the HDC switch or put the Selec-Terrain™...
Page 507 STARTING AND OPERATING 505 The HDC speed may be adjusted by the driver to suit the 4WD Low Range Set Speeds driving conditions. The speed corresponds to the trans- • 1st = 1 mph (1.6 km/h) mission gear selected. • 2nd = 2.5 mph (4 km/h) HDC operation can be overridden with brake application •...
Page 508: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
506 STARTING AND OPERATING light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the WARNING! vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- HDC is only intended to assist the driver in control- rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem ling vehicle speed when descending hills.
Page 509: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 507 NOTE: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION • The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” Tire Markings and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momen- tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
Page 510 508 STARTING AND OPERATING • LT (Light Truck) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. NOTE: design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the design standards.
Page 511 STARTING AND OPERATING 509 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 512 510 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 513: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 511 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 514: Tire Terminology And Definitions
512 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 515: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 513 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Tire Placard Location...
Page 516 514 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.
Page 517 STARTING AND OPERATING 515 NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- axles must not be exceeded. For further information on pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to XXX kg”...
Page 518 516 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo NOTE: being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities capacity calculated in Step 4.
Page 519 STARTING AND OPERATING 517...
Page 520: Tires - General Information
518 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 521: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 519 stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the able steering response.
Page 522 520 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.
Page 523: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 521 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 524: Summer Or Three Season Tires - If Equipped
522 STARTING AND OPERATING the tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four; If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only handling of your vehicle.
Page 525: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 523 Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And CAUTION! Wheel – If Equipped Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a wheel equivalent in look and function to the original compact, full size or limited-use temporary spare equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle...
Page 526: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
524 STARTING AND OPERATING Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip- Full Size Spare – If Equipped ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. on your vehicle at the first opportunity. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Page 527: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 525 your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the Tire Spinning original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not first opportunity. spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- WARNING! ping when you are stuck.
Page 528: Tread Wear Indicators
526 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 529: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 527 “Tread Wear Indicators”). Refer to the “Tire and Loading WARNING! Information” placard for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six found on the original equipment tire sidewall.
Page 530: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
528 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 531 STARTING AND OPERATING 529 • Due to limited clearance, the Security Chain Company CAUTION! (Continued) (SCC) Super Z6 low profile traction device or equivalent damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise is recommended on P265/60R18 or 265/50R20 tires. occurs that could indicate device breakage. Remove the damaged parts of the device before further use.
Page 532: Tire Rotation Recommendations
530 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. More frequent rotation is permis- The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at sible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual different loads and perform different steering, handling, wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per- and braking functions.
Page 533: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 531 The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure.
Page 534 532 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire For example, your vehicle has a recommended cold pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn (parked for more than three hours) tire placard pressure off until the tire pressure is at or above recommended of 33 psi (227 kPa).
Page 535 STARTING AND OPERATING 533 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 536: Base System
534 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, A low spare tire will not cause the Tire Pressure Moni- and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in toring Telltale Light to illuminate, a warning message to the tire.
Page 537 STARTING AND OPERATING 535 The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle. and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. system fault is detected. In addition, a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”...
Page 538: Premium System - If Equipped
536 STARTING AND OPERATING minimum of five seconds, and the Tire Pressure Monitor- NOTE: It is particularly important, for you to regularly ing Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and check the tire pressure in all of your tires and to maintain then remain on solid.
Page 539 STARTING AND OPERATING 537 Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings NOTE: Your system can be set to display pressure units in PSI, kPa, or BAR. The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au- dible chime will be activated, when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low.
Page 540 538 STARTING AND OPERATING Should a low tire condition occur on any of the four This message is then followed by a graphic display, with active road tire(s), you should stop as soon as possible, “- -“ in place of the pressure value(s), indicating which and inflate the low tire(s) that is “flashing”...
Page 541 STARTING AND OPERATING 539 If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault message for a minimum of five seconds when a system no longer exists, the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale fault is detected possibly related to an incorrect sensor Light will no longer flash, the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM...
Page 542: General Information
540 STARTING AND OPERATING vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may need to Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
Page 543: Fuel Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 541 FUEL REQUIREMENTS performance. The use of premium gasoline is not recom- mended, as it will not provide any benefit over regular 3.6L Engine – If Equipped gasoline in these engines. This engine is designed to meet all emis- Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to sions regulations and provide excellent your engine.
Page 544: Reformulated Gasoline
542 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 gasolines contain oxygenates and are spe- blends may result in starting and driveability prob- cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im-...
Page 545: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 543 If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 MMT In Gasoline fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is • operate in a lean mode blended into some gasoline to increase octane.
Page 546: Materials Added To Fuel
544 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 547: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 545 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 548: Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) - If Equipped
546 STARTING AND OPERATING FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — 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 549: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
STARTING AND OPERATING 547 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 550: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
548 STARTING AND OPERATING • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your • you do not add less than 5 gallons (19 Liters) when engine.
Page 551: Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 549 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 552: Adding Fuel
550 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is located behind the locking fuel filler door, on the driver’s side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
Page 553 STARTING AND OPERATING 551 CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impu- rities into the fuel system. Also, a poorly fitting aftermarket cap can cause the “Malfunction Indi- cator Light (MIL)”...
Page 554 552 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the gas cap is not tighten properly, the MIL will come WARNING! on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle is refueled.
Page 555: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 553 5. Pull the release cable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the SELECT button to turn off the message. If the problem continues, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started.
Page 556 554 STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Each axle GAWR is determined by the components in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo.
Page 557 STARTING AND OPERATING 555 Curb Weight front or rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight from front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until the of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full specified weight limitations are met.
Page 558: Trailer Towing
556 STARTING AND OPERATING TRAILER TOWING the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further information. In this section you will find safety tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) with your vehicle.
Page 559 STARTING AND OPERATING 557 Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) WARNING! The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle It is important that you do not exceed the maximum and trailer when weighed in combination. front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition NOTE: The GCWR rating includes a 150 lbs (68 kg) can result if either rating is exceeded.
Page 560 558 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Sway Control Weight-Distributing Hitch The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric- for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to tion associated with the telescoping motion to dampen...
Page 561 STARTING AND OPERATING 559 WARNING! • An improperly adjusted weight-distributing hitch system may reduce handling, stability, and braking performance, and could result in a collision. • Weight-distributing hitch systems may not be com- patible with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational Vehicle dealer for additional informa- tion.
Page 562 560 STARTING AND OPERATING With Weight-Distributing Hitch (Correct) Improper Adjustment Of Weight-Distributing Hitch (Incorrect)
Page 563: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 561 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The following chart provides the industry standard for Class Max. Trailer Hitch In- the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can dustry Standards tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Page 564: Starting And Operating Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
562 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Max. GTW (Gross Max. Trailer Tongue Engine Model Frontal Area Trailer Wt.) Wt. (See Note) 3.6L 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
Page 565: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 563 to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and Consider the following items when computing the trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: many trailer collisions.
Page 566 564 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as (805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle possible: or other parts could be damaged.
Page 567 STARTING AND OPERATING 565 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your • Total weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to vehicle and the trailer such that the following four the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Page 568 566 STARTING AND OPERATING • Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres- Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes sures before trailer usage. • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
Page 569 STARTING AND OPERATING 567 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) distance. When towing you should allow for addi- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle should be of adequate capacity.
Page 570 568 STARTING AND OPERATING The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 —...
Page 571: Towing Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 569 Towing Tips If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 min- utes of continuous operation, then change the transmis- Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping sion fluid and filter(s) as specified for “police, taxi, fleet, and backing the trailer up in an area away from heavy or frequent trailer towing.”...
Page 572: Snow Plow
570 STARTING AND OPERATING Cooling System SNOW PLOW To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment heating, take the following actions: should not be added to the front end of your vehicle. The airbag crash sensors may be affected by the change in the City Driving front end structure.
Page 573: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 571 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Two-Wheel Four-Wheel Towing Condition Wheel OFF the Ground Drive Models Drive Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED See Instructions • Transmission in PARK • Transfer case in NEU- TRAL (N) •...
Page 574: Recreational Towing - Two-Wheel Drive Models
572 STARTING AND OPERATING must be fastened to the axles (not to the body). Failure to 4. Turn the engine OFF and remove the key fob from the follow these instructions may cause fault codes to be set ignition switch. and/or cause loss of proper tie-down tension.
Page 575: Recreational Towing - Quadra-Trac I
STARTING AND OPERATING 573 Recreational Towing – Quadra-Trac I® Recreational Towing – Quadra–Trac II® (Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel Drive /Quadra–Drive® II Four-Wheel Drive Models Models The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) and Recreational towing is not allowed. These models do the transmission must be in PARK for recreational tow- not have a NEUTRAL (N) position in the transfer case.
Page 576 574 STARTING AND OPERATING Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N) CAUTION! (Continued) • The transmission must be in PARK for recreational WARNING! towing. • Before recreational towing, perform the procedure You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the outlined under “Shifting into NEUTRAL (N)”...
Page 577 STARTING AND OPERATING 575 3. For vehicles with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, remove the CAUTION! Keyless Enter-N-Go™ button and use the key fob to complete this procedure. Refer to “Installing And It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that Removing The ENGINE START/STOP Button/ the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N) before Keyless Enter-N-Go™”...
Page 578 576 STARTING AND OPERATING 7. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed transfer case NEUTRAL (N) button (located by the selector switch) for four seconds. The light behind the N symbol will blink, indicating shift in progress.
Page 579 STARTING AND OPERATING 577 11. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure 16. Release the parking brake. that there is no vehicle movement. 17. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and secure it 12. Turn the engine OFF, then turn the ignition switch away from the negative battery post.
Page 580 578 STARTING AND OPERATING • A flashing NEUTRAL (N) position indicator light 8. Using the point of a ballpoint pen or similar object, indicates that shift requirements have not been met. press and hold the recessed transfer case NEU- TRAL (N) button (located by the selector switch) for Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N) one second.
Page 581 STARTING AND OPERATING 579 NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case NEU- 14. Start the engine. TRAL (N), turning the engine OFF may be required to 15. Press and hold the brake pedal. avoid gear clash. 16. Release the parking brake. 9.
Page 582 580 STARTING AND OPERATING • The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position NOTE: for a shift to take place and for the position indicator • Steps 1 through 7 are requirements that must be met lights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the prior to pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must ON/RUN position, the shift will not take place and no continue to be met until the shift has been completed.
Page 583: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...582 JUMP-STARTING ..... . .593 ▫...
Page 584: Hazard Warning Flashers
582 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank just above the climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
Page 585: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 583 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the (H), pull over and stop the vehicle.
Page 586: Jack Location
584 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Page 587: Preparations For Jacking
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 585 Preparations For Jacking 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or jacking position. For example, if slippery surfaces.
Page 588: Jacking Instructions
586 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a...
Page 589 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 587 3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. Jack Warning Label CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and tools from storage. Jack and Tool Assembly 2.
Page 590 588 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flange CAUTION! just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding. Do not raise the Do not attempt to raise vehicle by jacking on loca- vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged.
Page 591 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 589 Front Jacking Location Lift Point Symbol On Sill Molding 5. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding).
Page 592 590 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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. 7. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 8.
Page 593 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 591 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counter- clockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks. 10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage.
Page 594: Road Tire Installation
592 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 12. Remove the small center cap and securely store the WARNING! road wheel in the cargo area. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle.
Page 595: Jump-Starting
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 593 5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a WARNING! torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has JUMP-STARTING been lowered.
Page 596: Preparations For Jump-Start
594 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur. WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
Page 597 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 595 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote posi- WARNING! tive (+) battery post. Pull upward on the cover to • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- remove it. ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the 4.
Page 598: Jump-Starting Procedure
596 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jump-Starting Procedure 3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery. WARNING! 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with Failure to follow this procedure could result in per- the discharged battery.
Page 599: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 597 Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in CAUTION! the reverse sequence: Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle 6. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, remote negative (-) post of the discharged vehicle.
Page 600 598 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be CAUTION! achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph or less. Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for more than 2 sec- Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to onds, you must press the brake pedal to engage DRIVE or transmission overheating and failure.
Page 601: Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 599 EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! (Continued) If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
Page 602: Shift Lever Override
600 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could damage your vehicle. SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:...
Page 603: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 601 8. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. NOTE: Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift™ must be lowered to the Park (lowest) level, and have automatic 9. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover and leveling disabled, before tying them down (from the cupholder liner.
Page 604 602 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Towing Wheels OFF 2WD Models 4WD Models Condition the Ground Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable: See instructions in “Recreational Tow- • Transmission in NEUTRAL ing” under “Starting and Operating” • 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed •...
Page 605: Without The Key Fob
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 603 If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis- CAUTION! sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear wheels on the ground) under the following conditions: Do not use sling type equipment when towing. When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not •...
Page 606: Four-Wheel Drive Models
604 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Vehicles equipped with a single-speed transfer case have CAUTION! no NEUTRAL position, and therefore must be towed with all four wheels OFF the ground. Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam- CAUTION! age from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 607 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... .616 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..607 ▫...
Page 608 606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid ....634 ▫ Front Turn Signal .....654 ▫...
Page 609: Engine Compartment - 3.6L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 610: Engine Compartment - 5.7L
608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L 1 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator) 4 —...
Page 611: Onboard Diagnostic System (Obd Ii)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 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 drivability.
Page 612: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II formation. Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the SELECT button to turn off the message.
Page 613: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced •...
Page 614: Dealer Service
612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
Page 615: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a CAUTION! (Continued) fully warmed engine is shut off, or before starting the • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids engine after it has sat overnight. that protect the performance and durability of your Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-...
Page 616 614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Engine Oil American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. This symbol means that the oil has Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 617 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper operation SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating of the Fuel Saver Technology.
Page 618: Engine Oil Filter
616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR® engine oil filters are a high quality oil Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and filter and are recommended.
Page 619: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection WARNING! The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid used to assure most efficient service.
Page 620: Air Conditioner Maintenance
618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • It is essential when replacing the cables on the should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer battery that the positive cable is attached to the at the start of each warm season.
Page 621 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- tioning system.
Page 622 620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the glove box. Perform the following procedure to re- place the filter: 1. Open the glove compartment and remove all contents. 2. Push in on the sides of the glove compartment and lower the door.
Page 623: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 attention should also be given to hood latching compo- CAUTION! nents to ensure proper function. When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. indicate airflow direction through the filter.
Page 624 622 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. NOTE: Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend- ing on geographical area and frequency of use.
Page 625: Adding Washer Fluid
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press blade holder.
Page 626: Exhaust System
624 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some Exhaust System washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance. the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system system.
Page 627 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625 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 628 626 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 629: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 627 Cooling System accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the WARNING! face of the condenser. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, You or others can be badly burned by hot engine cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
Page 630: Maintaining Your Vehicle
628 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill CAUTION! If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- OAT coolant only.
Page 631 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 629 Please review these recommendations for using Organic CAUTION! (Continued) Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze). • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional •...
Page 632 630 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- WARNING! tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated.
Page 633 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 631 rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- your service attendant of this. As long as the engine oper- mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based ating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in be checked once a month.
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 With disc brakes, the fluid level can be expected to fall as WARNING! the brake linings wear. However, an unexpected drop in fluid level may be caused by a leak and a system check Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and should be conducted.
Page 636: Front/Rear Axle Fluid
634 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be been in a tightly closed container.
Page 637: Transfer Case
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 635 The front axle fill and drain plugs should be tightened to CAUTION! 22 to 29 ft lbs (30 to 40 N·m). Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage then CAUTION! and cause them to leak. Do not over tighten the plugs as it could damage Selection Of Lubricant them and cause them to leak.
Page 638: Automatic Transmission
636 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Fluid Automatic Transmission Add fluid at the filler hole, until it runs out of the hole, Selection Of Lubricant when the vehicle is in a level position. It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
Page 639 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 637 CAUTION! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter nents.
Page 640 638 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Fully apply the parking brake, and press the brake CAUTION! pedal. • If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your au- 4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi- thorized dealer immediately. Severe transmission tion (allowing time for the transmission to fully en- damage may occur.
Page 641 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 639 Use ONLY the recommended fluid (see Fluids, Lubri- CAUTION! cants, and Genuine Parts for fluid specifications). After adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick If the fluid temperature is below 50°F (10°C) it may tube, wait a minimum of two minutes for the oil to not register on the dipstick.
Page 642: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
640 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE In addition, change the fluid and filter if the transmission What Causes Corrosion? is disassembled for any reason. Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion The most common causes are: Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion •...
Page 643 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 641 • 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 644 642 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, CAUTION! de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These •...
Page 645 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 643 • For tough stains, apply MOPAR® Total Clean, or a Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt stain.
Page 646 644 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Headlights cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win- dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do lights (if equipped) that are lighter and less susceptible to not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may stone breakage than glass headlights.
Page 647: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 645 Seat Belt Maintenance may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical corresponds to the following chart. solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Page 648 646 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 40 Amp Air Suspension 30 Amp Antilock Brakes Green Pink Valve/Stability Control System 30 Amp Power Liftgate Pink Module 40 Amp Power Seat Green 30 Amp Trailer Tow...
Page 649 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 647 Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 60 Amp Main Ignition Off 60 Amp Radiator Fan Motor Yellow Draw (IOD) Yellow HI/Radiator Fan Motor Low 20 Amp Trailer Tow Blue Lamps/Park Lamps 30 Amp...
Page 650 648 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Liftgate/Headrest 15 Amp Video/Universal Yellow Blue Garage Door Opener 25 Amp 115V AC Power Natural Inverter 10 Amp Heating, Ventilation &...
Page 651 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 649 Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Power Seat 25 Amp Automatic Shut- Yellow Module(s)/ Natural down 1 and 2 Adaptive Cruise 15 Amp Instrument Cluster Control/Audio Blue Telematics/ 20 Amp...
Page 652 650 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini Description Cavity Car- Mini Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 20 Amp Fuel Pump Motor 10 Amp Tire Pressure Moni- Yellow Output/Diesel Lift tor – If Equipped Pump (Export 15 Amp J1962 Diag Only) Blue Connector...
Page 653 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 651 Cavity Car- Mini Description CAUTION! tridge Fuse • When installing the totally integrated power mod- Fuse ule cover, it is important to ensure the cover is 10 Amp Park Assist properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do Module/Climate so may allow water to get into the totally integrated Control System...
Page 654: Vehicle Storage
652 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 Interior Bulbs days you may want to take steps to protect your battery. Bulb Number You may: • Remove fuse #J13 in the Totally Integrated Power Glove Box Lamp Module (TIPM) labeled Main Ignition-Off Draw (IOD).
Page 655: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 653 Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Bulb Number Rear Turn/Stop/Tail 3057 Headlamps (Low Beam) Lamps Headlamps (High Beam) 9005 NOTE: Headlamps (Low Beam) D1S (Serviced At Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be – High Intensity Authorized Dealer) purchased from your authorized dealer.
Page 656: Halogen Headlamps - If Equipped
654 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the WARNING! bulb. A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of CAUTION! High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned ON. It may cause serious Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers.
Page 657: Front Fog Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 655 CAUTION! CAUTION! • Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Page 658: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps
656 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Firmly and evenly push the bulb straight into the lamp housing until both tabs snap firmly into place and are fully engaged. 7. Connect the wiring harness to the front fog lamp connector. Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps 1.
Page 659: Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 657 Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the lower trim from the liftgate. 3. Once lower trim is loose, close the liftgate. 4.
Page 660: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
658 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Rear License Lamp The center high-mounted stop lamp is an LED assembly. 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the See your authorized dealer for replacement. snap tab to remove the license lamp lens.
Page 661: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 659 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 3.6L and 5.7L Engines 25 Gallons 94 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters 5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System* 3.6L Engine (MOPAR®...
Page 662: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
660 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 663: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 661 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission We recommend you only use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Transfer Case – Single-Speed (Quadra-Trac I®) We recommend you use Shell Automatic Transmission Fluid 3353.
Page 664 662 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Power Steering Reservoir –...
Page 665 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .664 ▫ Maintenance Chart.....666...
Page 666 664 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle indicator system.
Page 667 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 665 • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil master cylinder, power steering and transmission as Change Indicator System: needed • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as •...
Page 668 666 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
Page 669 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 667 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter. Replace the air conditioning filter. Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine).** Replace spark plugs (5.7L engine).** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
Page 670 668 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change transfer case fluid. Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
Page 671 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 669 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 673: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .673 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
Page 674 672 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .679 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....679 ▫...
Page 675: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 673 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 676: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
674 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
Page 677: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 675 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 678: Warranty Information
676 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The manufacturer will not stand behind any service WARNING! contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain manufacturer’s service contract.
Page 679: Mopar® Parts
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 677 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 680: Publication Order Forms
678 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Diagnostic Procedure Manuals To order the following manuals, you may use either the Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix cepted.
Page 681: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 679 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 682: Temperature Grades
680 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The WARNING! grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on Vehicle Safety Standard No.
Page 683 INDEX...
Page 684 682 INDEX Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .218 Alarm, Panic ......26 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 685 INDEX 683 Fluid and Filter Changes ....639 Brake System ......632 Fluid Change .
Page 686 684 INDEX Cargo Area Cover ......290 Cleaning Cargo Area Features ..... . .287 Wheels .
Page 687 INDEX 685 Cooling System......627 Defroster, Rear Window.....294 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 688 686 INDEX Electric Rear Window Defrost....294 Compartment Identification ....607 Electric Remote Mirrors .....125 Cooling .
Page 689 INDEX 687 Event Data Recorder ......82 Starting ......549 Exhaust Gas Caution.
Page 690 688 INDEX Four Wheel Drive Operation ....467 Fuel, Flexible ......546 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .
Page 691 INDEX 689 Gear Select Lever Override ....600 Hill Descent Control Indicator ....305 General Information .
Page 692 690 INDEX Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ....645 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....19 Interior Appearance Care .
Page 693 INDEX 691 Bulb Replacement ..... .653 Rear Servicing ......656 Cargo .
Page 694 692 INDEX Power Door ......35 Outside ......124 Lubrication, Body .
Page 695 INDEX 693 Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ....482 Operating Precautions ..... .609 Oil Change Indicator .
Page 696 694 INDEX Power Quadra-Lift ......476 Door Locks ......35 Quadra-Trac .
Page 697 INDEX 695 Recreational Towing ..... . .571 Roll Over Warning ......5 Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .
Page 698 696 INDEX Inspection ......111 Service Contract ......675 Pretensioners .
Page 699 INDEX 697 Cold Weather ......443 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..69 Engine Block Heater .
Page 700 698 INDEX General Information .....518 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ....562 High Speed .
Page 701 INDEX 699 Trailer Weight ......562 UCI Connector ......373 Transfer Case .
Page 702 700 INDEX Warning Flasher, Hazard ....582 Windows ....... .42 Warning, Roll Over .
Page 703 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into The antenna cable should be as short as practical this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity and routed away from the vehicle wiring when pos- to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios sible.
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