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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 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..7 ROLLOVER WARNING ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision tion.
Page 7: How To Use This Manual
INTRODUCTION 5 control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by injury.
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Page 9: Warnings And Cautions
INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
Page 10: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
8 INTRODUCTION 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 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Rearming Of The System ....20 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...26 LIFTGATE ......48 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — SAFETY TIPS ......116 Air Bags .
Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If Equipped Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) operates similar to an keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system ignition switch.
Page 15: Keyless Ignition Node (Kin)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the press of a button, as long as the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger compartment.
Page 16: Key Fob - If Equipped
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key Fob — If Equipped The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
Page 17 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Emergency Key Removal (IGNM) Emergency Key Removal (KIN) NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinders with either side up.
Page 18: Ignition Or Accessory On Message
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Or Accessory On Message WARNING! Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
Page 19: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 The system uses a Key Fob with a factory-mated Remote WARNING! (Continued) Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, a Keyless Ignition Node • Do not leave children or animals inside parked (KIN) and a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle vehicles in hot weather.
Page 20: Replacement Keys
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal Replacement Keys vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electron- vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the ics.
Page 21: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 • This device must accept any interference that may be Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho- rized dealer. This procedure consists of programming a received, including interference that may cause unde- blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics.
Page 22: Rearming Of The System
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N- Rearming Of The System Go™, make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to and the key is physically removed from the ignition.
Page 23: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N- To Disarm The System Go™ , insert a valid key into the ignition switch and The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of turn the key to the ON position.
Page 24: Security System Manual Override
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ- ILLUMINATED ENTRY ously described arming sequences has occurred, the The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the you are in the vehicle or not.
Page 25: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat” position (extreme bottom position). REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open the power liftgate, or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Key Fob with RKE transmitter.
Page 26: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” under “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. 1st Push Of Key Fob Unlocks This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter.
Page 27: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Headlight Illumination On 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.
Page 28: Programming Additional Transmitters
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Transmitter Battery Replacement • The interior lights will turn off if you cycle the ignition The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position while the Panic Alarm is activated.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Emergency Key Removal (IGNM) Emergency Key Removal (KIN) 2. Separating RKE halves requires screw removal and gently prying the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remove Screw From Transmitter Case Separating Ignition Node Module (IGNM) Transmitter Case...
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip, located on the back cover.
Page 32: General Information
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and radios.
Page 33: How To Use Remote Start
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 • Vehicle alarm system 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 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle To Enter Remote Start Mode Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped The following messages will display in the EVIC if the Push and release the REMOTE START button vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- turely:...
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 • The engine can be started two consecutive times with doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition must be equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle, cycled by pushing the START/STOP button twice (or press and release the START/STOP button.
Page 36: Door Locks
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable feature, the message “Remote Start Active — Push Features (SETUP)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Start Button” will display in the EVIC until you push Panel”.
Page 37: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: The manual door locks will not lock or unlock WARNING! (Continued) the liftgate. • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not WARNING! leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with •...
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you press the power door lock switch while the ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN position, and any front door is open, the power locks will not operate. This prevents you from accidentally locking the Key Fob in the vehicle.
Page 39: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature in accordance with local laws. The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors 1.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • When the child lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position. •...
Page 41: Keyless Enter-N-Go
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 • If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been WARNING! raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re- Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. sponse time.
Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 and the liftgate automatically.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 FOBIK-Safe only executes in vehicles with passive entry. NOTE: The vehicle will only unlock the doors when a There are three situations that trigger a FOBIK-Safe valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter is detected inside the search in any passive entry vehicle.
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate release. With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the electronic liftgate release for a power open on vehicles equipped with Power Liftgate.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in EVIC, all doors will unlock when you push the electronic liftgate release. If Unlock Driver Door 1st press is programmed in Uconnect®, only the liftgate will unlock when you press the electronic liftgate release.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.
Page 47: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WINDOWS There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. Power Windows The window controls will operate only when the ignition The window controls on the driver’s door control all the is in the ACC or ON/RUN position.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To stop the window from going all the way down during WARNING! (Continued) the AUTO-down operation, pull up on the switch briefly. ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N- AUTO-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection Go™...
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger 2. Push the window switch down firmly to the second the auto-reverse function unexpectedly during auto- detent to open the window completely and continue closure.
Page 50: Wind Buffeting
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, then open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof or Sky Slider™...
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in EVIC, all doors will unlock when you push the electronic release on the liftgate. If Unlock Driver Door 1st press is programmed in Uconnect®, the liftgate will unlock when you press the electronic release on the liftgate For further information, refer to “Uconnect®”...
Page 52: Power Liftgate - If Equipped
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power liftgate may also be opened or closed by WARNING! pressing the LIFTGATE button located on the front overhead console, or closed by pressing the LIFTGATE Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous button located on left rear trim panel, near the liftgate exhaust gases into your vehicle.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 NOTE: NOTE: • In the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an • The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph the liftgate.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The power liftgate must be in the full open position for • If your liftgate is power closing and you put the rear liftgate close button on the left rear trim, near the vehicle in gear, the liftgate will continue to power liftgate opening to operate.
Page 55: Occupant Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 • Supplemental Passenger Side Knee Air Bag OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS • Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may •...
Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized WARNING! seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
Page 58: Lap/Shoulder Belts
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen WARNING! (Continued) far away from home or on your own street. • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they (SABIC) and Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in belts are designed to go around the large bones of these areas are more likely to be seriously injured your body.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Pulling Out The Lap/Shoulder Belt Latch Plate Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the not protect you properly.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if •...
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- In the front seating positions, the shoulder belt can be tion.
Page 64: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
Page 65: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage: The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfortably which are used to secure a child restraint system.
Page 66: Energy Management Feature
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE position that has a belt with this feature. Children 12 WARNING! years old and under should always be properly re- • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if strained in a vehicle with a rear seat. the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode (ALR) feature or any other seat belt function is not...
Page 67: Seat Belt Pretensioning
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Seat Belt Pretensioning Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®) The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
Page 68: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph Seat Belts And Pregnant Women (8 km/h), BeltAlert® will provide both audio and visual We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts notification.
Page 69: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 panel below the steering column and a Supplemental WARNING! Passenger Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the glove compartment. Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for air bags, are located above the side windows and their Advanced Air Bags.
Page 71: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Supplemental Passenger Side Knee Air Bag Air Bag System Components • Front and Side Impact Sensors Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components: • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, •...
Page 72 70 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 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam on the side of the seat’s trim cover (front seats) and between the side seat’s cushion trim cover. Each air bag deploys indepen- dently;...
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during WARNING! deployment could cause you to be severely injured or • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right killed. SABIC, do not stack luggage or other cargo up high •...
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Always sit upright as possible with your back against the Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the Air Bags work with the Supplemental Driver and Pas- appropriate sized child restraint, infant restraint or senger Side Knee Air Bags and the knee bolsters to booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the...
Page 76: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls additional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors, Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) including the severity and type of collision. Advanced The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver and Front required for this vehicle.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions. The ORC contains a backup power supply system that Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or type of collision.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Occupant Classification Module (OCM) located in the WARNING! front passenger seat Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- • OCS Sensor located in the front passenger seat ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags •...
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Front Passenger Seat Occu- Front Passenger Air WARNING! pant Status Bag Classification • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an Rearward-facing infant Reduced-power de- air bag. A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air seat* ployment Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12...
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In order for the OCS to operate as designed, it is important for the front passenger to be seated properly and properly wearing the seat belt. Properly seated passengers are: • Sitting upright •...
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 • The front passenger seatback is not in the full upright WARNING! (Continued) position injury or death in a collision. Always wear your seat • The front passenger carries or holds an object while belt and sit properly, with the seat back in an upright seated (e.g., backpack, box, etc.) position, your back against the seat back, sitting...
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly...
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Not Seated Properly Not Seated Properly...
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Features Of Your Vehicle” for additional informa- WARNING! tion). Make sure that objects inside the Flip ’n Stow™ Front Passenger Seat Storage bin do not interfere with the Placing an object on the floor under the front pas- latch before closing the seat.
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 • Do not use prior or future model year seat covers or WARNING! cushions not designated by Chrysler Group LLC for the specific model being repaired. Always use the Make sure that objects inside the Flip ’n Stow™ correct seat cover and cushion specified for the vehicle.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE are possible, based on several factors, including the WARNING! (Continued) collision type and severity. The steering wheel hub trim airbag deployment in case of a frontal collision. This cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel could result in death or serious injury to the front separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to passenger if the vehicle is involved in a collision.
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 the Supplemental Knee Air Bags. The Supplemental Knee in about 10 milliseconds. The side air bag moves at a very Air Bag deploys down and around the knee blocker/ high speed and with such a high force that it could injure glove box surface allowing the air bags to inflate to the you if you are not seated properly, or if items are full size.
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area Enhanced Accident Response System where the SABIC inflates. This especially applies to In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if children.
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 • Turn off the Fuel Pump Heater. If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any or all of the following may occur: • Turn Off the HVAC Blower Motor. •...
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation Maintaining Your Air Bag System continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- WARNING! structions for cleaning. •...
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag You will want to have the air bags ready to system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may inflate for your protection in a collision.
Page 92: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of remains on while driving. time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine •...
Page 93: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a Child Restraints non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per- times, including babies and children.
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has WARNING! a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. You should also make sure that you can install In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a it in the vehicle where you will use it.
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the height or weight limits of their child...
Page 96 94 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 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 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 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To position a child into the Integrated Child Booster Seat WARNING! (Continued) follow these steps: • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in 1. Slide the second row seat to the full rear position to the vehicle with the seat belt or LATCH anchor- use the Integrated Child Booster Seat.
Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 5. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat belt. WARNING! 6. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary Securely lock the seat cushion into position before to allow the seat belt to go around the child’s lap.
Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front position. If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, of the vehicle seat – while they are still sitting all the move the child closer to the center of the vehicle, or use way back? a booster seat to position the seat belt on the child...
Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Combined LATCH – Weight of the LATCH – Restraint Type Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only + Top Tether...
Page 102 100 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 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seat- ing position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 104 102 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 re- until the combined weight of the straint) for using the LATCH an- child and the child restraint is chorage system to attach the child 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 Can two child restraints be at- Never “share” a LATCH anchorage tached 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 106 104 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 107 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 Locating The LATCH Anchorages Center Seat LATCH This vehicle has 5 lower LATCH anchorages in the rear In addition, there are tether strap anchorages seat. Anchorages A and B are used for the right outboard behind each rear seating position located on position behind the front passenger (1).
Page 108 106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE and buckle, the center seat belt can be used to restraint an occupant or child restraint in the center seating position. 2. Right outboard and center seating positions (1 and 2): Install the first child seat in the right outboard seating position using lower anchorages A and B.
Page 109 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • If you are installing three child restraints next to • Use anchorages C and D to install a LATCH- each other, you must use the seat belt and the center compatible child restraint in the center seating tether anchor for the center position.
Page 110 108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the 5. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more top tether anchorage.
Page 111 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt WARNING! When using the LATCH attaching system to install a • Improper installation of a child restraint to the child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant used by other occupants or being used to secure child or child restraint.
Page 112 110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Belt Restraints In This Vehicle The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.
Page 113 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 What is the weight limit (child’s weight + Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using weight of the child restraint) for using the Child Restraint the seat belt to install a forward facing Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a child restraint, up to the recommended forward facing child restraint?
Page 114 112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the seat belt until you have pulled all the seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) webbing out of the retractor.
Page 115 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 113 9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by 2. Next, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the pulling back and forth on the child seat at the seat belt retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child path.
Page 116 114 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt Anchorage path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) in 1.
Page 117 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 115 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to WARNING! the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child.
Page 118: Engine Break-In Recommendations
116 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. in the engine or damage may result. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
Page 119: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 117 Exhaust Gas WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked WARNING! vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon cause serious injury or death. monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 120: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
118 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The WARNING! (Continued) Vehicle • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the Seat Belts engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
Page 121 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 119 not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the WARNING! light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- Defroster sonal injury.
Page 122: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
120 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts WARNING! (Continued) and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Page 123: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS MIRRORS ......128 BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED .
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Front Ventilated Seats With Uconnect® ▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With 8.4A/8.4AN — If Equipped ....154 Automatic Headlights Only) ... . .168 ▫...
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 ▫ Interior Lights ..... . .173 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ......185 ▫...
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Cancel ......195 FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH MITIGATION —...
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 ▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® ..239 PARKSENSE® ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ......259 ▫...
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .288 ▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..298 ▫ Programming A Rolling Code ... . .288 ▫...
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 ▫ Sky Slider™ Control ....303 ▫ Console Storage Compartment ... .316 ▫...
Page 130: Mirrors
128 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 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. NOTE: • The Automatic Dimming Mirror feature is disabled when the vehicle is in reverse gear to improve rear view viewing.
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Assist Call NOTE: In case the 9-1-1 Call button is pushed in error, there will be a 10 second delay before the 9-1-1 Call The rear view mirror contains an ASSIST push button system initiates a call to a 9-1-1 operator.
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 4. You should be able to speak with the 9-1-1 operator WARNING! through the vehicle audio system to determine if • If anyone in the vehicle could be in danger (e.g., additional help is needed. fire or smoke is visible, dangerous road conditions NOTE: Once a connection is made between the vehicle’s or location), do not wait for voice contact from a...
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Phone Screen will display the following message WARNING! (Continued) “Vehicle phone requires service. Please contact your • Modifications to any part of the 9-1-1 Call system dealer.” could cause the air bag system to fail when you •...
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • Operator error by the 9-1-1 operator. Even if the 9-1-1 Call system is fully functional, factors beyond Chrysler Group LLC’s control may prevent or • Wireless network congestion. stop the 9-1-1 Call system operation. These include, but •...
Page 136: Outside Mirrors
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. convex mirror will look smaller and farther away Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the than they really are.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Models With Express Window Feature Press and release the mirror select button marked L (left) or R (right) and then press one of the four arrow buttons to move the mirror in the direction the arrow is pointing. The selection will time out after 30 seconds of inactivity to guard against accidentally moving a mirror position following an adjustment.
Page 138: Power Folding Mirrors - If Equipped
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The mirrors are accidentally manually folded/ Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped unfolded. The switch for the power folding mirrors is located • The mirrors come out of the unfolded position. between the power mirror switches L (left) and R (right). Press the switch once and the mirrors will fold in, •...
Page 139: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for addi- the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the tional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to block out mirror cover upward.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The BSM detection zone covers approximately one lane on both sides of the vehicle (12 ft or 3.8 m). The zone starts at the outside rear view mirror and extends ap- proximately 23 ft (7 m) to the rear of the vehicle. The BSM system monitors the detection zones on both sides of the vehicle when the vehicle speed has reached approxi- mately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the...
Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire time the vehicle is in a forward gear. The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road contamination so that the BSM system can function properly.
Page 142 140 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 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed less than 15 mph (24 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 15 mph (24 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate.
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtaking/Passing Stationary Objects 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 145: Rear Cross Path
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 WARNING! (Continued) 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 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver. When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including reducing the radio volume.
Page 147: Modes Of Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Modes Of Operation Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime Modes Of Operation With Uconnect® System — If When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode, the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appro- Equipped priate side view mirror based on a detected object.
Page 148: General Information
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the system is in RCP, the system shall respond with General Information both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is This vehicle has systems that operate on radio frequency present. Whenever an audible alert is requested, the radio that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications is also muted.
Page 149: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 SEATS Power Seats — If Equipped Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the Some models may be equipped with a power driver’s vehicle. seat. The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor.
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reclining The Seatback Forward Or Rearward WARNING! The seatback can be reclined both forward and rearward. Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the Push the seat recliner switch forward or rearward, the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 151: Manual Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Power Lumbar Switch Front Seat Adjustment Manual Seats — If Equipped While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment reached the desired position.
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 153: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped Heated Seats — If Equipped The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by On some models, the front and rear seats may be using a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. equipped with heaters located in the seat cushions.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Heated Seats With Uconnect® 5.0 — If Equipped There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver and passenger to operate the seats independently. The controls for each heater are located in the Uconnect® system screen.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 system will automatically switch to LO-level after ap- proximately 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the display will change from HI to LO, indicating the change. The LO-level setting will turn OFF automati- cally after approximately 45 minutes.
Page 156: Front Ventilated Seats With Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4An - If Equipped
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE system will automatically switch to LO-level after ap- small fans that draw the air from the passenger compart- proximately 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that ment and pull air through fine perforations in the seat time, the display will change from HI to LO, indicating cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler the change.
Page 157: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System — If Equipped” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact.
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Active Head Restraints — Front Seats The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Active Head Restraints (AHR). In the event of a rear impact the AHRs will automatically extend forward minimizing the gap between the back of the occupants head and the AHR.
Page 159: 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 WARNING! Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death.
Page 160 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary Rear Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment to position the front seat to its mid-track position. Also, Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat be sure that the front seats are fully upright and posi- near the floor and release it when the seat is at the desired tioned forward.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Raise the seatback and lock it into place. WARNING! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers.
Page 162: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows the driver to store up to two different memory profiles, for easy recall through a memory switch. Each memory profile contains desired position settings for the driver seat and side mirrors and a set of desired radio station presets.
Page 163: Programming The Memory Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer- ences (i.e., seat, side mirror and radio station presets). 3. Press and release the SET button on the memory switch, then press the number (1) button within five seconds.
Page 164: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory • For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can be memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in programmed to recall one of two pre-programmed PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a memory profiles with a press of the UNLOCK button on...
Page 165: Memory Position Recall
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 3. Press and release the SET button on the memory Memory Position Recall switch, then within five seconds press and release the NOTE: button labeled 1 or 2 accordingly. “Memory Profile • For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, Set”...
Page 166: Easy Entry/Exit Seat
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you remove the Key Fob from the ignition (or To recall the memory setting for driver two, press MEMORY button number 2 or the UNLOCK button on change the ignition to OFF, for vehicles equipped with the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 2.
Page 167: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 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 Uconnect® system screen. Refer to “Customer- Pro- grammable Features —...
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi- mately 6 in (15 cm), and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
Page 169: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 LIGHTS Headlight Switch The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, auto- matic headlights — if equipped, instrument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights and fog lights —...
Page 170: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Headlights — If Equipped addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels.
Page 171: Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will detects vehicle specific light and automatically switches turn off in the normal manner. from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
Page 172: Daytime Running Lights (Drl)
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Daytime Running Lights (DRL) The LED Daytime Running Lights will come on when- ever the ignition is placed in the RUN position, the headlights are off, the transmission is moved out of “Park” position, and the parking brake is off. The head- light switch must be used for normal nighttime driving.
Page 173: Multifunction Lever
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on. NOTE: The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on. However, selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Page 174: Lane Change Assist
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Lane Change Assist • If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light three times then automatically turn off.
Page 175: Interior Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 switch on either side of the console. To turn the lights off, There are courtesy lights located above the front seats. press the switch a second time. These lights also turn on The courtesy lights can be turned on by pressing the lens. when a door is opened, or when the UNLOCK button on To turn the lights off, press the lens a second time.
Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the Ambient Light Control — If Equipped instrument panel dimmer control upward will increase Rotate the ambient dimmer control upward or down- the brightness of the instrument panel lights and lighted ward to increase or decrease the brightness of the ambi- cupholders —...
Page 177: Battery Saver Feature
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Dome Light Position Battery Saver Feature Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control completely To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights. automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is The interior lights will remain on when the instrument moved to the LOCK position.
Page 178: Windshield Wiper Operation
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever Windshield Wiper Operation Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low the windshield wiper blades from returning to the wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper “park”...
Page 179: Intermittent Wiper System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 CAUTION! (Continued) turned off, and the blades cannot return to the “park” position, damage to the wiper motor may occur. Intermittent Wiper System Use one of the four intermittent wiper settings when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable delay between cycles, desirable.
Page 180: Windshield Washer Operation
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Washer Operation To use the washer, pull the lever rearward toward you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval pre- viously selected.
Page 181: Mist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer WARNING! pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be used in order to Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield spray the windshield with washer fluid.
Page 182: Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind- This feature senses moisture on the windshield and shield.
Page 183: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 • Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ignition is ON, and the automatic transmission is in This feature allows you to tilt the steering column the NEUTRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will upward or downward.
Page 184: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To unlock the steering column, push the control handle HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, Heated Steering Wheel With Uconnect® 5.0 — If move the steering wheel upward or downward as de- Equipped sired.
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Equipped” in “Things to Know Before Starting Your Ve- hicle” for further information. 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 conditions must exercise care when using the steering wheel heater.
Page 186: Heated Steering Wheel With Uconnect® 8.4 - If Equipped
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Steering Wheel With Uconnect® 8.4 — If Equipped The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering wheel has only one temperature setting. Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on it will operate for up to 80 minutes before automatically shutting off.
Page 187: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start WARNING! (Continued) On models that are equipped with remote start, the • Do not place anything on the steering wheel that heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering during a remote start.
Page 188: To Activate
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
Page 189: To Set A Desired Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 To Deactivate WARNING! A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally vehicle will deactivate the Electronic Speed Control with- set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of To Decrease Speed U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can de- crease speed by pushing the SET - button. U.S.
Page 191: To Accelerate For Passing
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will WARNING! continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed.
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in WARNING! light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes a radar sensor and a forward facing camera designed to detect a system.
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Cannot take street, traffic, and weather condi- • When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; tions into account, and may be limited upon when driving on roads that are winding, icy, snow- adverse sight distance conditions.
Page 194: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Operation
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Normal (fixed speed) cruise control will not react to preceding vehicles. Always be aware of the mode selected. You can change the mode by using the Cruise Control buttons. The two control modes function differently. Always confirm which mode is selected.
Page 195: Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 • When you apply the brakes. NOTE: Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive • When the parking brake is set. Cruise Control. • When the automatic transmission is in PARK, RE- Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) VERSE or NEUTRAL.
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Cruise Control Ready Adaptive Cruise Control Off To turn the system OFF, push and release the Adaptive WARNING! Cruise Control (ACC) ON/OFF button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the EVIC will display Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off.”...
Page 197: To Set A Desired Acc Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If you do WARNING! (Continued) not, the vehicle may continue to accelerate beyond the set want. You could lose control and have a collision. speed. If this occurs: Always leave the system off when you are not using •...
Page 198: To Turn Off
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys- • The ignition is turned OFF. tem (ESC/TCS) activates. • You switch to Four-Wheel Drive Low. • The vehicle parking brake is applied. To Resume • Driver seatbelt is unbuckled at low speeds. If there is a set speed in memory press the RES (resume) •...
Page 199: To Vary The Speed Setting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of WARNING! U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: The Resume function should only be used if traffic U.S. Speed (mph) and road conditions permit. Resuming a set speed •...
Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will Metric Speed (km/h) continue to increase in 10 km/h increments until the • Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 km/h button is released.
Page 201: Setting The Following Distance In Acc
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 • The ACC system decelerates the vehicle to a full stop Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC when following a target vehicle. If an ACC host vehicle calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead. This follows a target vehicle to a standstill, after two distance setting displays in the EVIC.
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Distance Setting 3 Bars (Long) Distance Setting 2 Bars (Medium)
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 To decrease the distance setting, press the Distance Setting — Decrease button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting decreases by one bar (shorter). If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the set speed.
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on ACC Activation). The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; how- ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if necessary. NOTE: The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC system applies the brakes.
Page 205: Overtake Aid
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 Overtake Aid ACC Operation At Stop When driving with ACC engaged and following a target If the ACC system brings your vehicle to a standstill vehicle, the system will provide an additional accelera- while following a target vehicle, if the target vehicle starts tion to assist in passing vehicles in front.
Page 206: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) Menu
204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the parking brake will be activated, and the ACC system Adaptive Cruise Control Off will be cancelled. When ACC is deactivated, the display will read “Adap- tive Cruise Control Off.” WARNING! Adaptive Cruise Control Ready When the ACC system is resumed, the driver must When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has ensure that there are no pedestrians, vehicles or...
Page 207: Display Warnings And Maintenance
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 • Driver Override dirt or ice. In these cases, the EVIC will display “ACC/ FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor” and the • System Off system will deactivate. • ACC Proximity Warning The “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor” •...
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor, If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of including transparent material or aftermarket grilles. an obstruction.
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 • Installing a snow plow, front-end protector, an after- driving in adverse weather conditions. The ACC/FCW market grille or modifying the grille is not recom- system will recover after the vehicle has left these areas. mended.
Page 210: Precautions While Driving With Acc
208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service ACC/FCW Warning Towing A Trailer If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/ NOTE: Towing a trailer is not advised when using ACC. FCW Unavailable Service Required”or “Cruise/FCW Offset Driving Unavailable Service Required”, there may be an internal system fault or a temporary malfunction that limits ACC ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is...
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 the vehicle is out of the curve the system will resume your original Set Speed. This is a part of normal ACC system functionality. NOTE: On tight turns ACC performance may be limited. Offset Driving Condition Example Turns And Bends When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the system...
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using ACC On Hills Lane Changing When driving on hills, ACC may not detect a vehicle in ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the your lane. Depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic lane in which you are traveling.
Page 213 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 Narrow Vehicles Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not detected until they have moved fully into the lane. There may not be sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead.
Page 214: General Information
212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Stationary Objects And Vehicles General Information ACC does not react to stationary objects and stationary FCC Requirements For Vehicular Radar Systems vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in situations Classification Specifications: where the vehicle you are following exits your lane and 47 C.F.R.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 which turns the ACC and the NORMAL (Fixed Speed) To Set A Desired Speed ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL OFF. Pressing of the NORMAL (Fixed Speed) ELECTRONIC SPEED CON- Turn the Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic TROL ON/OFF button will result in turning ON (chang- Speed Control ON.
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: continue to increase in 10 km/h increments until the button is released.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will To Cancel continue to decrease in 5 mph increments until the The following conditions will cancel the Normal (Fixed button is released. The decrease in set speed is re- Speed) Electronic Speed Control without clearing the flected in the EVIC display.
Page 218: Forward Collision Warning (Fcw) With Mitigation - If Equipped
216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Speed FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED To resume a previously set speed, push the RES button and release. Resume can be used at any speed above Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation 20 mph (32 km/h).
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 NOTE: FCW monitors the information from the forward looking sensors as well as the Electronic Brake Controller (EBC), to calculate the probability of a forward collision. When the system determines that a forward collision is probable, the driver will be provided with audible and visual warnings and may provide a brake jerk warning.
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • The minimum speed for FCW activation is 5 mph Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to (10 km/h). avoid a collision on its own, nor can FCW detect • The FCW alerts may be triggered on objects other than every type of potential collision.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 To turn the FCW system back ON, press the forward collision button again to turn the system ON (led turns off). • Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you.
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Changing FCW And Active Braking Status To Change The FCW Sensitivity And Active Braking Settings With Uconnect® 5.0 System Screen — If To Change The FCW Sensitivity And Active Braking Equipped Settings With Uconnect® 8.4/8.4A System Screen — If Equipped Follow these steps to set the FCW Sensitivity and Active Braking:...
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 The default status of FCW is the “Far” setting and the path of the car, stationary objects that are far away, Active Braking is the “On” setting, this allows the system oncoming traffic, or leading vehicles with the same or to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in higher rate of speed.
Page 224: Lanesense - If Equipped
222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Service FCW Warning When both lane markings are detected and the driver unintentionally drifts out of the lane (no turn signal If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays: applied), the LaneSense system provides a haptic warn- •...
Page 225: Turning Lanesense On Or Off
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 NOTE: When operating conditions have been met, the LaneSense system will monitor if the driver’s hands are on the steering wheel and provides an audible warning to the driver when the driver’s hands are not detected on the steering wheel.
Page 226: Lanesense Warning Message
224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LaneSense Warning Message The LaneSense system will indicate the current lane drift condition through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). 3.5 EVIC Screen — If Equipped When the LaneSense system is ON; the lane lines are gray when both of the lane boundaries have not been detected and the LaneSense indicator is solid white.
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left thick lane line flashes from white to gray, the left thin line remains solid white and the LaneSense indi- cator changes from solid white to flashing yellow.
Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The LaneSense system operates with the similar behavior for a right lane departure when only the right lane marking has been detected. Left Lane Departure — Both Lanes Detected • When the LaneSense system is ON, the lane lines turn from gray to white to indicate that both of the lane markings have been detected.
Page 229 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 • For example: If approaching the left side of the lane • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been the steering wheel will turn to the right. approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left thick lane line flashes from white to gray, the left thin line remains solid white and the LaneSense indi- cator changes from solid yellow to flashing yellow.
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 7.0 EVIC Screen — If Equipped When the LaneSense system is ON; the lane lines are gray when both of the lane boundaries have not been detected and the LaneSense indicator is solid white. Lane Approached (Flashing White To Gray Thick Line, Solid White Thin Line/Flashing Yellow Indicator) NOTE: The LaneSense system operates with the similar...
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 Left Lane Departure — Only Left Lane Detected • When the LaneSense system is ON, the LaneSense indicator is solid white when only the left lane mark- ing has been detected and the system is ready to provide visual warnings in the EVIC if an uninten- tional lane departure occurs.
Page 232 230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Left Lane Departure — Both Lanes Detected • When the LaneSense system is ON, the lane lines turn from gray to white to indicate that both of the lane markings have been detected. The LaneSense indicator is solid green when both lane markings have been detected and the system is “armed”...
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 • For example: If approaching the left side of the lane • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been the steering wheel will turn to the right. approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left thick lane line flashes yellow (on/off) and the left thin line remains solid yellow.
Page 234: Changing Lanesense Status
232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Changing LaneSense Status The LaneSense system settings can be configured through the Uconnect® system screen. Follow these steps to change the LaneSense settings: 1. Touch the “Controls” soft-key located on the bottom of the Uconnect®...
Page 235: Parksense® Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 NOTE: ParkSense® will retain the last system state (enabled or disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is • When enabled the system operates above 37 mph changed to the ON/RUN position. (60 km/h) and below 112 mph (180 km/h).
Page 236: Parksense® Sensors
234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® Sensors The ParkSense® Warning screen is located within the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). It provides The four ParkSense® sensors, located in the rear fascia/ visual warnings to indicate the distance between the rear bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle.
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 If an obstacle is detected in the center rear region, the display will show a single solid arc in the center rear region and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Slow Tone/Solid Arc Slow Tone/Solid Arc...
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 Fast Tone/Flashing Arc Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
Page 240 238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Rear Dis- Greater 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than tance than (200-150 (150-120 (120-100 (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 (in/cm) 79 in (200 Arcs —...
Page 241: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 NOTE: ParkSense® will reduce the volume of the radio, if on, when the system is sounding an audio tone. Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® ParkSense® can be enabled and disabled with the ParkSense® switch, located on the switch panel below the Uconnect®...
Page 242: Service The Parksense® Rear Park Assist System
240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REVERSE and the system is disabled, the EVIC will (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for display the “PARKSENSE OFF” message for as long as further information. When the shift lever is moved to the vehicle is in REVERSE.
Page 243: Cleaning The Parksense® System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE Cleaning The ParkSense® System position and ParkSense® is turned OFF, the EVIC will Clean the ParkSense® sensors with water, car wash soap display “PARKSENSE OFF” message for as long as the and a soft cloth.
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE system misinterpreting a close object as a sensor CAUTION! (Continued) problem, causing the “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using SERVICE REQUIRED” message to be displayed in the ParkSense® in order to be able to stop in time EVIC.
Page 245: Parksense® Front And Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 up or moving forward, e.g. during a parking maneuver. WARNING! (Continued) If your vehicle is equipped with an Automatic Transmis- • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly recom- sion, the vehicle brakes may be automatically applied mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem- and released when performing a reverse parking maneu- bly is disconnected from the vehicle when the...
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The automatic braking function may only be applied if If your vehicle is equipped with a Manual Transmission, the vehicle deceleration is not enough to avoid collid- the automatic braking function in REVERSE gear is not ing with a detected obstacle.
Page 247: Parksense® Sensors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 ParkSense® can be active only when the shift lever is in NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with the ParkSense® REVERSE or DRIVE (NON-REVERSE for manual trans- Active Park Assist system, six sensors will be located in mission).
Page 248: Parksense® Display
246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The ParkSense® Warning screen is located within the If an obstacle is detected in the center rear region, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). It provides display will show a single solid arc in the center rear visual warnings to indicate the distance between the rear region and will produce a one-half second tone.
Page 249 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 Single 1/2 Second Tone/Solid Arc Slow Tone/Solid Arc...
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Slow Tone/Solid Arc Fast Tone/Flashing Arc...
Page 251 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 Fast Tone/Flashing Arc Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Rear Dis- Greater 79-59 in 59-47 in 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than tance than (200-150 (150-120 (120-100 (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 (in/cm) 79 in (200 Arcs —...
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 NOTE: ParkSense® will reduce the volume of the radio, If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right front if on, when the system is sounding an audio tone. region, the display will show a single flashing arc in the left and/or right front region and will produce a fast Front Park Assist sound tone.
Page 254 252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE No Tone/Flashing Arc Fast Tone/Flashing Arc...
Page 255 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert opera- tion when the system is detecting an obstacle: Continuous Tone/Flashing Arc...
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING ALERTS Front Distance Greater than 47-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 47 in (120 cm) (120-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Arcs — Left None None None 2nd Flashing...
Page 257: Enabling And Disabling Parksense
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 If the Uconnect® System is equipped, chime volume settings will not be accessible from the EVIC. The chime volume settings include LOW, MEDIUM, and HIGH. The factory default volume setting is MEDIUM. ParkSense® will retain its last known configuration state through ignition cycles.
Page 258: Service The Parksense® Park Assist System
256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REVERSE and the system is disabled, the EVIC will has detected a faulted condition, the EVIC will display a display the “PARKSENSE OFF” message for as long as PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS , the vehicle is in REVERSE.
Page 259: Cleaning The Parksense® System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 If PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS ParkSense® System Usage Precautions or PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE WIPE FRONT SEN- NOTE: SORS appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information • Ensure that the front and rear bumper are free of snow, Center (EVIC) make sure the outer surface and the underside of the rear fascia/bumper and/or front fascia/ ice, mud, dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense®...
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • ParkSense®, when on, will reduce the volume of the • On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, ParkSense® radio when it is sounding a tone. should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowered or open position.
Page 261: Parksense® Active Park Assist System - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly recom- ParkSense® in order to be able to stop in time mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem- when an obstacle is detected.
Page 262: Enabling And Disabling The Parksense® Active Park Assist System
260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • During a semi-automatic maneuver, if the driver providing audible/visual instructions, and controlling the steering wheel. The ParkSense® Active Park Assist touches the steering wheel after being instructed to system is defined as “semi-automatic” since the driver remove their hands from the steering wheel, the sys- maintains control of the accelerator, shift lever and tem will cancel, and the driver will be required to...
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system will turn off automatically for any of the following conditions: • The parking maneuver is completed. • Vehicle speed greater than 18 mph (30 km/h) when searching for a parking space. •...
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system will allow a • Rear liftgate is closed. maximum of six shifts between DRIVE (automatic • Vehicle speed is less than 15 mph (25 km/h). transmission) or forward gear (manual transmission) and REVERSE.
Page 265: Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 • The driver needs to make sure that the selected Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/ Display parking space for the maneuver remains free and clear of any obstructions (e.g. pedestrians, bicycles, etc.). When the ParkSense® Active Park Assist system is •...
Page 266 264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Active ParkSense Searching Space Found — Keep Moving Forward When an available parking space has been found, and the Once the vehicle is in position, you will be instructed to vehicle is not in position, you will be instructed to move stop the vehicle’s movement and remove your hands forward to position the vehicle for a parallel parking from the steering wheel.
Page 267 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 Space Found — Stop And Remove Hands From Wheel Space Found — Shift To Reverse Once the vehicle is at a standstill with your hands When the driver places the shift lever into the REVERSE removed from the steering wheel, you will be instructed position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for to place the shift lever into the REVERSE position.
Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Check Surroundings — Wait For Steering To Complete Check Surroundings — Move Backward The system will then instruct the driver to check their NOTE: surroundings and move backward. • It is the drivers responsibility to use the brake and accelerator during the semi-automatic parking maneuver.
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 • When the system instructs the driver to remove their When the vehicle has reached the end of its backward hands from the steering wheel, the driver should check movement, the system will instruct the driver to check their surroundings and begin to back up slowly.
Page 270 268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: It is the drivers responsibility to use the brake and stop the vehicle. The driver should check their surroundings and be prepared to stop the vehicle either when instructed to, or when driver intervention is re- quired.
Page 271 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 Check Surroundings — Wait For Steering To Complete Check Surroundings — Move Forward The system will then instruct the driver to check their When the vehicle has reached the end of its forward surroundings and move forward.
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver will be instructed to place the shift lever into the RE- VERSE position. Check Surroundings — STOP NOTE: It is the drivers responsibility to use the brake and stop the vehicle.
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 When the driver places the shift lever into the REVERSE The system will then instruct the driver to check their position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for surroundings and move backward. steering to complete.
Page 274: Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display
272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle is now in the parallel park position. When Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance the maneuver is complete, the driver will be instructed to Operation/Display check the vehicle’s parking position. If the driver is When the ParkSense®...
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 NOTE: • When searching for a parking space, use the turn signal indicator to select which side of the vehicle you want to perform the parking maneuver. The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system will automati- cally search for a parking space on the passenger’s side of the vehicle if the turn signal is not activated.
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When seeking for a parking space, the driver should drive as parallel or perpendicular (depending on the type of maneuver) to other vehicles as possible. • The feature will only indicate the last detected parking space (example: if passing multiple available parking spaces, the system will only indicate the last detected parking space for the maneuver).
Page 277 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 Space Found — Stop And Remove Hands From Wheel Space Found — Shift To Reverse Once the vehicle is at a standstill with your hands When the driver places the shift lever into the REVERSE removed from the steering wheel, you will be instructed position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for to place the shift lever into the REVERSE position.
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Check Surroundings — Wait For Steering To Complete Check Surroundings — Move Backward The system will then instruct the driver to check their NOTE: surroundings and move backward. • It is the drivers responsibility to use the brake and accelerator during the semi-automatic parking maneu- ver.
Page 279 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 • When the system instructs the driver to remove their When the vehicle has reached the end of its backward hands from the steering wheel, the driver should check movement, the system will instruct the driver to check their surroundings and begin to back up slowly.
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: It is the drivers responsibility to use the brake and stop the vehicle. The driver should check their surroundings and be prepared to stop the vehicle either when instructed to, or when driver intervention is re- quired.
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 Check Surroundings — Wait For Steering To Complete Check Surroundings — Move Forward The system will then instruct the driver to check their When the vehicle has reached the end of its forward surroundings and move forward.
Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Once the vehicle is in a standstill condition, the driver will be instructed to place the shift lever into the RE- VERSE position. Check Surroundings — STOP NOTE: It is the drivers responsibility to use the brake and stop the vehicle.
Page 283 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 When the driver places the shift lever into the REVERSE The system will then instruct the driver to check their position, the system may instruct the driver to wait for surroundings and move backward. steering to complete.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle is now in the perpendicular park position. CAUTION! When the maneuver is complete, the driver will be in- structed to check the vehicle’s parking position. If the • The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system is only driver is satisfied with the vehicle position, they should a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every shift to PARK.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the ParkSense® Active Park Assist • Drivers must be careful when performing parallel system, it is strongly recommended that the ball or perpendicular parking maneuvers even when mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected using the ParkSense®...
Page 286: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped
284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF (13 km/h), the vehicle is shifted into PARK or the ignition EQUIPPED is switched to the OFF position. A touch screen control (soft button) to disable display of the camera image is Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView®...
Page 287 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 The following table shows the approximate distances for each zone: 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!
Page 288: Turning Parkview® On Or Off - With Uconnect® 5.0
286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Touch the check box soft key next to “Parkview® CAUTION! (Continued) Backup Camera” to enable/disable. • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be NOTE: A check mark will appear in the selection box to driven slowly when using ParkView®...
Page 289: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink® replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink® unit operates off your vehicle’s battery.
Page 290: Programming A Rolling Code
288 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 291 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- gram while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® button you want to program and the hand-held trans- mitter button.
Page 292: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
290 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 293 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 • To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT gram while keeping the HomeLink®...
Page 294: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
292 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 295: Using Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 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 296: Troubleshooting Tips
294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Troubleshooting Tips WARNING! If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- here are some of the most common solutions: ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while •...
Page 297: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295 NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with use a garage door opener without these safety fea- FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex- tures. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet pressly approved by the party responsible for compli- at www.HomeLink.com for safety information or ance could void the user’s authority to operate the...
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Sunroof Switch Power Shade Switch The power shade switch is located to the right between the sun visors on the overhead console.
Page 299: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 297 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the object, to project through the sunroof opening.
Page 300: Opening Sunroof - Manual Mode
298 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE and automatically stop. This is called “Express Open”. Closing Sunroof — Express During Express Open operation, any movement of the Press the switch forward and release it within one-half sunroof switch will stop the sunroof. second and the sunroof will close automatically from any position.
Page 301: Opening Power Shade - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 299 sunroof position. During Express Vent operation, any Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. To open the shade, press and hold the switch rearward. The shade will open and stop automatically at the NOTE: If the sunshade is in the closed position when the half-open position.
Page 302: Closing Power Shade - Manual Mode
300 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the sunroof is open, the shade will close to the NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result half-open position. Pressing the shade close button again in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be will automatically close both the sunroof and shade a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled.
Page 303: Ignition Off Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 301 Ignition Off Operation SKY SLIDER™ FULL LENGTH OPEN ROOF — IF EQUIPPED For Vehicles Not Equipped With The Electronic Vehicle The Sky Slider™ is a full-length, soft-top, power roof that Information Center (EVIC) opens front to rear.
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not leave the Sky Slider™ open for several Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to weeks at a time. Close it occasionally to prevent the Sky Slider™ vehicle contents, and the vehicle discoloration in the folds of the fabric and to allow interior: the creases to smooth out.
Page 305: Sky Slider™ Control
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 303 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Before operating the Sky Slider™ make sure that • Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and no moving parts of the Sky Slider™ can injure any do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in person.
Page 306: Opening The Sky Slider
304 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Opening The Sky Slider™ Closing The Sky Slider™ Using Automatic Mode Using Automatic Mode Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half Press and release the switch and the Sky Slider™ will second and the Sky Slider™...
Page 307: Wind Buffeting
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 305 Sky Slider™ Maintenance WARNING! Refer to “Sky Slider™ Top Care” in “Maintaining Your There is no anti-pinch protection when the Sky Vehicle” for further information. Slider™ is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the Sky Slider™...
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • All accessories connected to the “battery” powered outlets should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge. • To ensure proper cigar lighter operation, a MOPAR® knob and element must be used.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 307 Rear Power Outlet Rear Power Outlet Fuse NOTE: The rear power outlet can be switched to “bat- tery” powered all the time by switching the rear power outlet fuse in the fuse panel.
Page 310 308 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 311: Power Inverter - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 309 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
Page 312 310 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 150 Watts. Certain high-end video games, such as Play- WARNING! station3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will most power tools. To avoid serious injury or death: • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. To turn on the power inverter outlet, simply plug in the •...
Page 313: Wireless Charging Pad - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 311 WIRELESS CHARGING PAD — IF EQUIPPED your Qi enabled mobile phone. Qi is a standard that uses magnetic induction to transfer power to your mobile device. Your mobile phone must be designed for Qi wireless charging, be equipped with an aftermarket sleeve or equipped with a back plate from your mobile phone provider, or an online or local electronics retailer.
Page 314: Wireless Charging Pad Operation
312 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Wireless Charging Pad Operation To use the wireless charging pad, the coil in your mobile phone needs to align with the coil in the charging pad, which is located directly under the Qi logo. Since each mobile phone’s coil location is different, you may need a few attempts to locate the correct spot for your mobile phone:...
Page 315 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 313 4. Adjust the wireless charging pad mobile phone cradle NOTE: The initial adjustment will only need to be done to hold the mobile phone in position. The cradle once as long as only one mobile phone is used. If a moves by pushing down on the finger tabs and different mobile phone is used, the cradle will need to be adjusting the cradle in or out.
Page 316: Cupholders
314 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS WARNING! There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers, Do not place metal object(s) between the mobile located in the center console. phone and wireless charging pad. Metal object(s) such as coins, rings or keys will become very HOT. If metal object(s) become lodged between the mobile phone and wireless charging pad, carefully remove the mobile phone and allow the metal object(s) to...
Page 317: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 315 There is also an additional storage bin located above the instrument panel in the center of the dash. Rear Cupholders STORAGE Glove Compartment Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the passengers side of the instrument panel.
Page 318: Console Storage Compartment
316 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Console Storage Compartment Some vehicles may be equipped with a wireless charging pad located in the upper portion of the center console. Refer to Wireless Charging Pad-If Equipped in this section for more information. Center Console The center console has a storage area which can hold cell phones, PDAs, and other small items.
Page 319: Cargo Area Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 317 CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Load Floor The cargo load floor system has a load capacity of 400 lbs (181 kg). To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be folded flat. This allows for extended cargo space and still maintains some rear seating room.
Page 320: Cargo Tie-Down Hooks And Loops
318 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Cargo Tie-Down Hooks And Loops WARNING! The tie-downs located on the cargo area floor should be The weight and position of cargo and passengers can used to secure loads safely when the vehicle is moving. change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle Cargo tie-down loops are located on the trim panels.
Page 321: Retractable Cargo Area Cover - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 319 WARNING! (Continued) • Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback. This could impair visibility or be- come a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or accident. Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped NOTE: The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to secure loads.
Page 322: Rear Storage Bins
320 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The cover rolls away neatly inside its housing when not WARNING! in use. You can also remove the cover from the vehicle to make more room in the cargo area. In a collision, a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 323: Rear Window Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 321 Rear Storage Bins Rear Wiper/Washer Control 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 wind- To use the washer, push the lever forward and shield wiper/washer lever on the right side of the...
Page 324: Rear Window Defroster
322 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of the Rear Window Defroster lever is released, and then resume the intermittent inter- val previously selected. The rear window defroster button is located on If the lever is pushed while the wiper is in the off the switch bank by the manual climate controls.
Page 325: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 323 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! NOTE: Roof rack and crossbars cannot be used on Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to vehicles equipped with Skyslider®. the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear The load carried on the roof, when equipped with a luggage rack, must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and it window.
Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do Cargo must be securely tied down before driving not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity. your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as pos- vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sible and secure the load appropriately.
Page 327: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..327 Messages ......366 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER —...
Page 328 326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen — iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . .393 If Equipped ......397 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —...
Page 329: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Demister Outlet 5 — Instrument Cluster 9 — Passenger Air Bag 13 — Stop/Start Ignition Button 2 — Air Outlet 6 — Electronic Speed Control 10 — Glove Compartment 14 —...
Page 330: Instrument Cluster - Base
328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE...
Page 331: Instrument Cluster - Premium
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
Page 332: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display/ Odometer Display 1. Tachometer The odometer display shows the total distance the ve- Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute hicle has been driven. (RPM x 1000).
Page 333 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 When the appropriate conditions exist, this display has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake messages.
Page 334 332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- tion. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is It will take longer to stop the vehicle.
Page 335 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the brakes.
Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator 12. Turn Signal Indicator Light — If Equipped The arrows will flash with the exterior turn sig- This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- nals when the turn signal lever is operated. A tone trol (ESC) is off.
Page 337 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 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 338 336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 14. Fuel Gauge/Fuel Door Reminder CAUTION! The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when The TPMS has been optimized for the original the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position. The fuel equipment tires and wheels.
Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cooling Driving with a hot engine cooling system could System Pressure Cap paragraph. damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle 16.
Page 340 338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) CAUTION! The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator an Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD II that Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine monitors engine and automatic transmission con- control system.
Page 341: Electronic Vehicle Information
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 18. Vehicle Security Light ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) This light will flash rapidly for approximately The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- 15 – seconds when the vehicle security alarm is tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the arming.
Page 342 340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Stop/Start – If Equipped This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the • Audio steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following: • Stored Messages •...
Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 • DOWN Arrow Button Press and release the DOWN arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu and submenus (Main Gauge, MPH/km/h, Vehicle Info, Terrain, Driver Assist, Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Audio, Stored Messages, Screen Set Up). •...
Page 344: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays - 3.5" Display
342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • OK Button Press the OK button to access/select the information screens or sub-menu screens of a main menu item. Press and hold the OK arrow button for one second to reset displayed/selected features that can be reset. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays —...
Page 345 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 2. Brake Warning Light The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic This light monitors various brake functions, system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is including brake fluid level and parking brake indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on application.
Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- tion. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is It will take longer to stop the vehicle.
Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 • Unstored Messages 4. Main Display Area This message type is displayed indefinitely or until The main display area will normally display the main the condition that activated the message is cleared. menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main Examples of this message type are “Turn Signal On”...
Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) — If Equipped For further information, refer to “Lane Departure Warn- ing” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”. The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system 6. Fuel Gauge provides the driver with visual and steering torque warnings when the vehicle starts to drift Fuel Gauge displays the level of fuel in the fuel tank out of its lane unintentionally without the use...
Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 9. Reconfigurable Telltale Display WARNING! • Transmission Temperature Warning Light If you continue operating the vehicle when the This light indicates that there is excessive trans- Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi- mission fluid temperature that might occur nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in with severe usage such as trailer towing.
Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Malfunction 10. Manual Speed Assist (MSA) Speed Warning Telltale This light will turn on when a ACC is not — If Equipped operating and needs service. For further infor- This area displays the Manual Speed Assist mation, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (MSA) speed warning telltale.
Page 351 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 • Selec Speed Control Indicator — If Equipped 13. Reconfigurable Telltale Display The symbol illuminates and is active only in • Power Steering System Over Temperature — If 4WD Low range when either the HDC switch Equipped on the instrument panel is selected or ROCK If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER...
Page 352 350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Oil Pressure Warning Light NOTE: This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- light should turn on momentarily when the en- tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under gine is started.
Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting required. You may experience reduced performance, an Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light require towing.
Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 14. 4WD LOW Indicator Light — If Equipped 16. Temperature Gauge This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- four-wheel drive LOW mode. The front and rear drive- ture.
Page 355: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays - 7" Display
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 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 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • When the LDW system is ON and ready the lane 4. Brake Warning Light lines and LDW indicator are the color gray. This light monitors various brake functions, • When the LDW system is armed, the lane lines including brake fluid level and parking brake change to white and the LDW indicator changes to application.
Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- WARNING! ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on dangerous.
Page 358 356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light also will turn on when the parking brake is and can be reviewed from the “Messages” main applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- menu item. As long as there is a stored message, an tion.
Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 • Five Second Unstored Messages 8. EVIC Selectable Display Area When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of This area displays selectable information (Compass, message takes control of the main display area for Temp, Range to Empty, Trip, Average MPG or L/100 km). five seconds and then returns to the previous screen.
Page 360 358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Selec Speed Control Indicator — If Equipped • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Distance Setting The symbol illuminates and is active only Display in 4WD Low range when either the HDC This will display the distance setting for the switch on the instrument panel is selected ACC system.
Page 361 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 12. Amber Reconfigurable Telltale Display WARNING! • Transmission Temperature Warning Light If you continue operating the vehicle when the This light indicates that there is excessive Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi- transmission fluid temperature that might nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in occur with severe usage such as trailer contact with hot engine or exhaust components and...
Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Low Coolant Level Indicator For further information on four-wheel drive opera- This telltale will turn on to indicate the tion and proper use, refer to “Four-Wheel Drive vehicle coolant level is low. Operation — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating”.
Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message Indicator the repair/service, so that you can be sure that it is This telltale will turn on to indicate the fuel properly reset, or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if filler cap is loose.
Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cooling Driving with a hot engine cooling system could System Pressure Cap paragraph. damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer 14.
Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and NOTE: call for service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” • Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera- in “What To Do In Emergencies” for more tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle.
Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Oil Pressure Warning Light on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a prob- This light indicates low engine oil pressure. lem with the charging system. Obtain SERVICE IM- The light should turn on momentarily when MEDIATELY.
Page 367: Engine Oil Change Indicator System
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 If the light remains lit with the engine running, your possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. If information.
Page 368: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Messages
366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL reset the oil change indicator system (after performing Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) the scheduled maintenance) refer to the following proce- Messages dure. • Front Seatbelts Unbuckled Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ • Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled 1.
Page 369 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 • Service Power Steering • Service Electronic Throttle Control • Cruise Off • Lights On • Cruise Ready • Right Turn Signal Light Out • Cruise Set To XXX MPH • Left Turn Signal Light Out •...
Page 370 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Remote Start Aborted Hood Open • Automatic Unavailable Use Autostick Service Req. • Remote Start Aborted Tailgate Open • Transmission Getting Hot Press Brake • Remote Start Aborted Time Expired • Trans. Hot Stop Safely Shift to Park Wait to Cool •...
Page 371: Evic Selectable Menu Items
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 EVIC Selectable Menu Items Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow buttons until the desired Selectable Menu icon is highlighted in the Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow EVIC.
Page 372 370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tire Pressure Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be reset. Press and release the LEFT arrow button to return Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until to the main menu. “Tire Pressure”...
Page 373 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 Adaptive Cruise Control Ready System Off When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has ACC Proximity Warning not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise ACC Unavailable Warning Control Ready.” The EVIC will return to the last display selected after five Press the SET + or the SET- button (located on the seconds of no ACC display activity.
Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Average Fuel Economy Fuel Economy • Elapsed Time Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow Hold the OK button to reset all the information. button until the Fuel Economy icon is highlighted. Audio •...
Page 375: Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 • Outside Temp (default setting) Screen Setup • Oil Temp Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow • Time button until the Screen Setup display icon is • Range To Empty (RTE) highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the OK button to enter the sub-menus.
Page 376: Uconnect® Settings
374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Time • Time • Range To Empty (RTE) • Range To Empty • Average MPG or L/100 km • Average MPG or L/100 km • Current MPG or L/100 km • Current MPG or L/100 km •...
Page 377 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 Uconnect® 5.0 Soft-Keys And Hard-Keys 1 — Uconnect® Soft-Keys 2 — Uconnect® Hard-Keys Uconnect® 8.4 Soft-Keys And Hard-Keys 1 — Uconnect® Soft-Keys 2 — Uconnect® Hard-Keys...
Page 378: Hard-Keys
376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Hard-Keys Soft-Keys Hard-Keys are located below the Uconnect® system in Soft-Keys are accessible on the Uconnect® display. the center of the instrument panel. In addition, there is a Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right side of the 5.0/8.4 Settings Climate Controls in the center of the instrument panel.
Page 379 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 • Display Brightness With Headlights ON release the preferred setting until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been se- When in this display, you may select the brightness with lected. Once the setting is complete, either touch the back the headlights on.
Page 380 378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Touchscreen Beep soft-key, then touch the desired language soft-key until a check-mark appears next to the language, showing that When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key sound heard when a touchscreen button (soft-key) is to return to the previous menu.
Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 • Set Time Minutes Clock After pressing the “Clock” soft-key the following settings When in this display, you may adjust the minutes. The will be available: “Sync with GPS Time” soft-key must be unchecked. To make your selection, touch the “+”...
Page 382 380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Active Braking — Safety/Assistance If Equipped After touching the “Safety/Assistance” soft-key the fol- lowing settings will be available: The FCW system includes Advanced Brake Assist (ABA). When this feature is selected, it will apply the brakes to •...
Page 383 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 • ParkSense® Active Park Assist — If Equipped lane departures. The LDW sensitivity can be set to provide either an “early”, “medium” or “late” warning The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind zone start point.
Page 384 382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Refer to “EVIC settings” or “Uconnect® Settings” in Refer to “ParkSense® Rear Park Assist” in “Understand- “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- ing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for system function formation. and operating information. •...
Page 385 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 system is activated and will only show a visual alert in image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the outside mirrors. When Lights & Chime mode is the shift lever is put into REVERSE. The image will be activated, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as an audible...
Page 386 384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL center line overlay indicates the center of the vehicle to to setting, showing that setting has been selected. Touch assist with parking or aligning to a hitch/receiver. the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. •...
Page 387 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 engine is shut off. To change the Headlights Off Delay The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are setting, touch the “Headlights Off Delay” soft-key, and turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To make choose either 0 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec or 90 seconds.
Page 388 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped Doors & Locks After pressing the “Doors & Locks” soft-key the follow- When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on ing settings will be available: whenever the engine is running. To make your selection, touch the Daytime Running Lights soft-key, until a •...
Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 • Sound Horn With Lock Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When 1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks is selected, you must press When this feature is selected, the horn will sound when the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the the door locks are activated.
Page 390 388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Passive Entry NOTE: The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicles to ON) when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter door(s) without having to press the Remote Keyless is used to unlock the door.
Page 391 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 • Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering • Engine Off Power Delay Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped When this feature is selected, the power window When this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat and switches, radio, Uconnect®...
Page 392 390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Settings After pushing the Compass Settings button on the touch- screen the following settings will be available. • Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map.
Page 393 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 the compass by pushing the “ON” button on the touch- NOTE: Bass/Mid/Treble allow you to simply slide your screen and completing one or more 360-degree turns (in finger up or down to change the setting as well as touch an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the directly on the desired setting.
Page 394 392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone/Bluetooth® To change the Regional setting touch the “Off” or “On” soft-key. A check mark will appear in the box when selected. After touching the “Phone/Bluetooth®” soft-key the Then touch the back arrow soft-key. following settings will be available: Restore Settings •...
Page 395: Uconnect® Radios - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 Clear Personal Data iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED After touching the “Clear Personal Data Settings” soft- key the following settings will be available: • Clear Personal Data When this feature is selected it will remove personal data including Bluetooth®...
Page 396: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Located in the front storage area, this feature allows an iPod® or external USB device to be plugged into the USB port. iPod® control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod® and iPhone® devices. Some iPod® software versions may not fully support the iPod®...
Page 397: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 Pressing the center button will make the radio switch CD Player between the various modes available (AM/FM/SXM/ Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next CD/AUX, 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 eight...
Page 398: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc, it may be damaged (e.g., scratched, reflective coat- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following ing removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) precautions: oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 399: General Information
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 General Information CLIMATE CONTROLS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and The air conditioning and heating system is designed to RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the make you comfortable in all types of weather. This following conditions: system can be operated through either the controls on the instrument panel or through the Uconnect®...
Page 400 398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Front Blower Control There are seven blower speeds. Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The blower speed increases as you move the control clockwise from the OFF position.
Page 401 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 Temperature Control MAX A/C For maximum cooling, when MAX A/C is selected the Use this control to regulate the tem- A/C is turned on automatically and the air is perature of the air inside the passenger recirculated.
Page 402 400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Mode Control (Air Direction) Bi-Level Mode Mode control allows you to choose Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. from several patterns of air distribu- NOTE: There is a difference in temperature (in tion.
Page 403 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 Mix Mode Recirculation Control Press this button to choose between outside air intake or Air is directed through the floor, defrost and side recirculation of the air inside the vehicle. A LED will window demist outlets. This setting works best in illuminate when you are in Recirculation mode.
Page 404: Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen - If
402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • In cold or damp weather, the use of the Recirculation Economy Mode mode will cause windows to fog on the inside because If ECONOMY mode is desired, press the A/C button to of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. For maximum turn off the LED indicator and the A/C compressor.
Page 405 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 Soft-Keys Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. Uconnect® Manual Climate Controls — Hard-Keys Uconnect® 5.0 Manual Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys...
Page 406 404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-Keys And Soft-Keys) 1. MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
Page 407 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 4. Front Defrost Button CAUTION! Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this fea- the heating elements: ture is ON.
Page 408 406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. Blower Control 7. Modes Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air forced through the climate system. There are seven comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, demist outlets and defrost outlets.
Page 409 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con- 8. Climate Control OFF Button ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control warmer air from the floor outlets. ON/OFF.
Page 410: Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen
408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11. Temperature Control (Uconnect® 5.0) Touch the temperature soft-key to regulate the tempera- ture of the air inside the passenger compartment. Moving the temperature bar into the red area, indicates warmer temperatures. Moving the temperature bar into the blue area indicates cooler temperatures.
Page 411 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 Soft-Keys Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-Keys And Soft-Keys) Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect® system screen. 1. MAX A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is ON. Performing this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
Page 412 410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 4. AUTO Operation Button 6. Rear Defrost Button Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by Press and release this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An adjusting airflow distribution and amount.
Page 413 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 411 8. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button CAUTION! (Continued) Provides the passenger with independent temperature • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive control. Push the hard-key button for cooler temperature window cleaners on the interior surface of the settings or on the touchscreen, touch and slide the window.
Page 414 412 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. Blower Control 11. Modes Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air forced through the climate system. There are seven comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, blower speeds available.
Page 415 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 413 NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con- 13. Driver Temperature Control Down Button ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and Provides the driver with independent temperature con- warmer air from the floor outlets. trol.
Page 416: Climate Control Functions
414 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than Climate Control Functions expected, check the front of the A/C condenser (lo- A/C (Air Conditioning) cated in front of the radiator), for an accumulation of The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator dirt or insects.
Page 417: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 415 In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position can be NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may adjusted to desired user settings. Pressing other settings lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch to the feature may be unavailable (soft button greyed out) if selected setting and cause MAX A/C to exit.
Page 418 416 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric 2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and pas- units selecting Uconnect® customer- senger temperature hard or soft control buttons (8, 9, programmable feature.
Page 419: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 417 The operator can also select the direction of the airflow Winter Operation by selecting one of the available mode settings. A/C Use of the air Recirculation mode during Winter months operation and Recirculation control can also be manually is not recommended because it may cause window selected in Manual operation.
Page 420 418 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL speed to improve airflow and clearing of the side win- Outside Air Intake dows. Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the but rainy or humid weather.
Page 421 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 419 Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions...
Page 423: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .431 STARTING PROCEDURES ....426 ▫ Normal Starting..... . .426 ▫...
Page 424 422 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Rear Electronic Locker (E-Locker) System — If ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) ..457 Equipped ......447 ▫...
Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 ▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..479 ▫ Tire Pressure ......498 ▫...
Page 426 424 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release..531 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .514 ▫ Base System ......516 ▫...
Page 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 ▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . .547 ▫ Recreational Towing — 4WD Models With 1-Speed Power Transfer Unit ... . .549 ▫ Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) ▫...
Page 428: Starting Procedures
426 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both driving range. inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. Normal Starting WARNING! NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine...
Page 429: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
STARTING AND OPERATING 427 starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If this 3. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, place the occurs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, wait five wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”...
Page 430 428 STARTING AND OPERATING With Tip Start WARNING! (Continued) If the engine fails to start after you have followed the • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- started.
Page 431: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 429 After Starting WARNING! The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will Remember to disconnect the engine block heater decrease as the engine warms up. cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt AC electrical cord could cause electrocution. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER —...
Page 432 430 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
Page 433: Key Ignition Park Interlock
STARTING AND OPERATING 431 Key Ignition Park Interlock CAUTION! This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK ing precautions are not observed: before the ignition switch can be turned to the full OFF •...
Page 434: Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission
432 STARTING AND OPERATING Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art, fuel Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when efficient nine-speed transmission.
Page 435: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 433 NOTE: After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to allow the selected gear to engage before accelerating. This is especially important when the engine is cold. PARK (P) This range supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission.
Page 436 434 STARTING AND OPERATING When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before WARNING! (Continued) shifting the transmission to PARK, otherwise the load on • Your vehicle could move and injure you and others the transmission locking mechanism may make it diffi- if it is not completely in PARK.
Page 437 STARTING AND OPERATING 435 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a running.
Page 438 436 STARTING AND OPERATING • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever CAUTION! will not move out of PARK. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you REVERSE (R) must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
Page 439 STARTING AND OPERATING 437 while towing heavy trailers), use the Electronic Range CAUTION! Select (ERS) shift control (refer to Electronic Range Select (ERS) Operation in this section) to select a lower gear Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other range.
Page 440 438 STARTING AND OPERATING temperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im- Transmission Limp Home Mode proves warm up time of the engine and transmission to Transmission function is monitored electronically for achieve maximum efficiency. Engagement of the torque abnormal conditions.
Page 441 STARTING AND OPERATING 439 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. You can switch between DRIVE and ERS mode at any vehicle speed. When the shift lever is in the DRIVE 5. Restart the engine. position, the transmission will operate automatically, 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no shifting between all available gears.
Page 442: Four-Wheel Drive Operation
440 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration (engine braking), simply press and hold the shift lever forward (-). The transmission will shift to the range from which the vehicle can best be slowed down. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION 1-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) —...
Page 443: 2-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 441 2-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) — If Equipped CAUTION! All wheels must have the same size and type tires. Unequal tire sizes must not be used. Unequal tire size may cause failure of the power transfer unit. 2-Speed 4WD Switch...
Page 444 442 STARTING AND OPERATING • REAR LOCK (If Equipped) • NEUTRAL When additional traction is required, the 4WD LOW range position can be used to provide an additional gear reduction which allows for increased torque to be deliv- ered to both the front and rear wheels. 4WD LOW is intended for loose, slippery road surfaces only.
Page 445: Shift Positions
STARTING AND OPERATING 443 Because four-wheel drive provides improved traction, WARNING! (Continued) there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping transfer unit in the NEUTRAL (N) position without speeds. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. first fully engaging the parking brake. The NEU- Shift Positions TRAL (N) position disengages both the front and rear drive shafts from the powertrain and will allow the...
Page 446: Shifting Procedures
444 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Refer to “Selec-Terrain® – If Equipped” for fur- ther information on the various positions and their intended usages. Shifting Procedures Shifting Into 4WD LOW With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL, and press the “4WD LOW”...
Page 447 STARTING AND OPERATING 445 Shifting Out Of 4WD LOW occur due to the mating clutch teeth not being prop- erly aligned. Several attempts may be required for With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the clutch teeth alignment and shift completion to occur.
Page 448 446 STARTING AND OPERATING indicating shift in progress. The light will stop blink- WARNING! (Continued) ing (stay on solid) when the shift to NEUTRAL (N) is vehicle to move regardless of the transmission posi- complete. tion. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.
Page 449: Rear Electronic Locker (E-Locker) System - If
STARTING AND OPERATING 447 9. Shift the transmission into REVERSE. Activating The Rear E-Locker To activate the Rear E-Locker System, the following 10. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure conditions must be met: that there is no vehicle movement. 1.
Page 450 448 STARTING AND OPERATING • Shifting into or out of Rear E-Locker is possible with 2. The ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running. the vehicle completely stopped; however, difficulty may occur due to the mating clutch teeth not being 3.
Page 451: Selec-Terrain
STARTING AND OPERATING 449 SELEC-TERRAIN™ Description Selec-Terrain™ combines the capabilities of the vehicle control systems, along with driver input, to provide the best performance for all terrains. Rotate the Selec-Terrain™ knob to select the desired mode. Selec-Terrain™ Switch Selec-Terrain™ offers the following modes: •...
Page 452 450 STARTING AND OPERATING • Snow — Tuning set for additional stability in inclem- • Rock — Off-road calibration only available in 4WD ent weather. Use on and off road on loose traction LOW range. Traction based tuning with improved surfaces such as snow.
Page 453: On-Road Driving Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING 451 ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a When To Use 4WD LOW Range narrower track to make them capable of performing in a When off-road driving, shift to 4WD LOW for additional wide variety of off-road applications.
Page 454: Driving Through Water
452 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving Through Water entering. Proceed with caution and maintain a steady controlled speed less than 5 mph (8 km/h) in deep water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through to minimize wave effects. water, there are a number of precautions that must be considered before entering the water: Flowing Water If the water is swift flowing and rising (as in storm...
Page 455: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
STARTING AND OPERATING 453 Maintenance Avoid abrupt downshifts on icy or slippery roads be- cause engine braking may cause skidding and loss of After driving through deep water, inspect your vehicle control. fluids and lubricants (engine, transmission, Power Trans- fer Unit and Rear Drive Module) to assure they have not Hill Climbing been contaminated.
Page 456: Traction Downhill
454 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction Downhill WARNING! Shift the transmission into a low gear and the 4WD If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot System to 4WD LOW range or Select Hill Descent make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never Control if equipped (refer to Electronic Brake Control attempt to turn around.
Page 457: After Driving Off-Road
STARTING AND OPERATING 455 • Check for accumulations of plants or brush. These After Driving Off-Road things could be a fire hazard. They might hide damage Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and does most on-road driving.
Page 458: Power Steering
456 STARTING AND OPERATING • If you experience unusual vibration after driving in WARNING! mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for impacted material. Impacted material can cause a Continued operation with reduced assist could pose wheel imbalance and freeing the wheels of it will a safety risk to yourself and others.
Page 459: Electric Parking Brake (Epb)
STARTING AND OPERATING 457 NOTE: The parking brake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked. Before leaving the • Even if the power steering assistance is no longer vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is applied. operational, it is still possible to steer the vehicle.
Page 460 458 STARTING AND OPERATING on the brake pedal while you apply the parking brake, you may notice a small amount of brake pedal move- ment. The park brake can be applied even when the ignition switch if OFF but the BRAKE warning lamp will not illuminate, however, it can only be released when the ignition switch is ON.
Page 461 STARTING AND OPERATING 459 The parking brake will release automatically when the NOTE: When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the Ignition switch is ON, the transmission is in Drive or front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and Reverse, the driver seat belt is buckled, and an attempt is away from the curb on an uphill grade.
Page 462 460 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a injury.
Page 463: Auto Park Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 461 will sound. The rear stop lamps will also be illuminated flashing. In this event, urgent service of the electric park automatically while the vehicle remains in motion. brake system is required. Do not rely on the parking brake to hold the vehicle stationary.
Page 464: Safehold
462 STARTING AND OPERATING • There is no attempt to depress the brake pedal or Safehold accelerator pedal Safehold is a safety feature of the Electric Park Brake • The clutch pedal is not pressed System that will engage the park brake automatically if the vehicle is left unsecured while the ignition switch is •...
Page 465 STARTING AND OPERATING 463 When servicing your rear brakes, it may be necessary for When brake service work is complete, the following steps you or your technician push the rear piston into the rear must be followed to reset the parking brake system to caliper bore.
Page 466: Anti-Lock Brake System
464 STARTING AND OPERATING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM The ABS conducts a low-speed self-test at about 12 mph (20 km/h). If you have your foot lightly on the brake The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to aid the while this test is occurring, you may feel slight pedal driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse movement.
Page 467 STARTING AND OPERATING 465 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- The ABS is subject to possible detrimental effects of ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase electronic interference caused by improperly in- braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded stalled aftermarket radios or telephones.
Page 468: Electronic Brake Control System
466 STARTING AND OPERATING • Engines may idle at higher speeds during warm-up, ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM which could cause rear wheels to spin and result in Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic loss of vehicle control. Be especially careful while brake control system commonly referred to as ESC.
Page 469: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 467 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) WARNING! (Continued) This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control dangerous manner, which could jeopardize the user’s under adverse braking conditions. The system controls safety or the safety of others. hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up to help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking.
Page 470: Brake Assist System (Bas)
468 STARTING AND OPERATING or the “Full Off” mode. Refer to “Electronic Stability WARNING! Control (ESC)” in this section for further information. The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the Brake Assist System (BAS) natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing capability during emergency braking maneuvers.
Page 471: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
STARTING AND OPERATING 469 applies the appropriate brake and may also reduce WARNING! (Continued) engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will rollovers, especially those that involve leaving the occur. ERM will only intervene during very severe or roadway or striking objects or other vehicles.
Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING The following conditions must be met in order for HSA to WARNING! activate: There may be situations where the Hill Start Assist • The vehicle must be stopped. (HSA) will not activate and slight rolling may occur, •...
Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 Towing With HSA WARNING! (Continued) HSA will provide assistance during acceleration on an • Failure to follow these warnings can result in a incline while towing a trailer. collision or serious personal injury. WARNING! Disabling And Enabling HSA •...
Page 474: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - If Equipped
472 STARTING AND OPERATING Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped HDC has three states: 1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate) 2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation conditions are not met, or driver is actively overriding with brake or throttle application) 3.
Page 475 STARTING AND OPERATING 473 • 4th = 2.5 mph (4 km/h) Activating HDC • 5th = 3.1 mph (5 km/h) Once HDC is enabled it will activate automatically if driven down a grade of sufficient magnitude (greater • 6th = 3.7 mph (6 km/h) than approximately 8%).
Page 476 474 STARTING AND OPERATING • The parking brake is applied. Deactivating HDC • Driver door opens. HDC will be deactivated but remain available if any of the following conditions occur: • The vehicle is driven greater than 20 mph (32 km/h) •...
Page 477: Selec Speed Control (Ssc) - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 475 • The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for several Selec Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped seconds then extinguish when HDC deactivates due to excess speed. • The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash when HDC deactivates due to overheated brakes.
Page 478 476 STARTING AND OPERATING SSC has three states: Activating SSC Once SSC is enabled it will activate automatically once 1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate) the following conditions are met: 2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation •...
Page 479 STARTING AND OPERATING 477 • 3rd = 4 mph (3 km/h) NOTE: These SSC default set speeds are dependent on hill grade. That is the steeper the grade of the hill the • 4th = 2.5 mph (4 km/h) vehicle travels on the lower the values of the set speed •...
Page 480 478 STARTING AND OPERATING • The vehicle is driven greater than 20 mph (32 km/h) Deactivating SSC for greater than 70 seconds. SSC will be deactivated but remain available if any of the • The vehicle is driven greater than 40 mph (64 km/h) following conditions occur: (SSC exits immediately).
Page 481: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 479 • The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash then ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle extinguish when SSC deactivates due to overheated path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual brakes.
Page 482 480 STARTING AND OPERATING as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed ESC Operating Modes and driving to the prevailing road conditions. Depending upon model and mode of operation, the ESC system has up to three operating modes: “ESC On” WARNING! “Partial Off,”...
Page 483 STARTING AND OPERATING 481 Partial Off — Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles And Four- WARNING! Wheel Drive Vehicles In 2WD And 4WD High Range • When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality The “Partial Off” mode is intended for driving in deep of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature de- snow, sand, or gravel.
Page 484 482 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving running. After five seconds, the ESC Off indicator light with snow chains, or when starting off in deep snow, will illuminate and an “ESC Off” message will appear in sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the the odometer.
Page 485: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 483 to the PARK position and then moved out of the PARK WARNING! position. This will occur even if the message was cleared previously. With the ESC switched off, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESC is unavailable. In an emer- ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And gency evasive maneuver, the ESC system will not ESC OFF Indicator Light...
Page 486: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)
484 STARTING AND OPERATING The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as that caused the ESC activation. the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 487: Ready Alert Braking (Rab)
STARTING AND OPERATING 485 Light” will flash, the engine power may be reduced and Ready Alert Braking (RAB) you may feel the brakes being applied to individual Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to wheels to attempt to stop the trailer from swaying. TSC is reach full braking during emergency braking situations.
Page 488: Dynamic Steering Torque (Dst)
486 STARTING AND OPERATING Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Dynamic Steering Torque is a feature of the ESC and EPS modules that provide a torque at the steering wheel for certain driving conditions in which the ESC module is detecting vehicle instability.
Page 489 STARTING AND OPERATING 487 • 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 490 488 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 491 STARTING AND OPERATING 489 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 492: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
490 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 493 STARTING AND OPERATING 491 EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits) 03 = Number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) — 03 means the 3rd week 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) —...
Page 494: Tire Terminology And Definitions
492 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 three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 495: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 493 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. B-Pillar Location For Tire And Loading Information Placard...
Page 496 494 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.
Page 497 STARTING AND OPERATING 495 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 498 496 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo vehicle with varying seating configurations and num- being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not ber and size of occupants. This table is for illustration safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating capacity calculated in step 4.
Page 499 STARTING AND OPERATING 497...
Page 500: Tires - General Information
498 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 501: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 499 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 NOTE: to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
Page 502 500 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 503: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 501 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 504: Tire Types
502 STARTING AND OPERATING Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped additional information. Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- on ice.
Page 505: Run Flat Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 503 If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and Run Flat Tires — If Equipped type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles in sets of four;...
Page 506: Spare Tires - If Equipped
504 STARTING AND OPERATING Spare Tires — If Equipped rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended NOTE: For vehicles equipped with TIREFIT instead of a tire rotation pattern. spare tire, please refer to “TIREFIT KIT”...
Page 507 STARTING AND OPERATING 505 Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.
Page 508: Tire Spinning
506 STARTING AND OPERATING Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In WARNING! Emergencies” for further information. Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- WARNING! stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Page 509: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 507 tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires” in this section for further infor- mation. Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: •...
Page 510: Replacement Tires
508 STARTING AND OPERATING Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for WARNING! the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six equipment tire sidewall.
Page 511: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 509 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 512 510 STARTING AND OPERATING • Use on Front Tires Only Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Non-Trailhawk Models with a Two-Speed Power Takeoff Unit • Due to limited clearance, the following traction de- • The use of 7mm snow chains is permitted with 225/ vices are recommended: 65R17 and 225/60R18 tires.
Page 513 STARTING AND OPERATING 511 CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! • Damage to Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Models with- To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the out a Two-Speed Power Takeoff Unit may result if following precautions: tire chains or traction devices are used with origi- •...
Page 514: Tire Rotation Recommendations
512 STARTING AND OPERATING These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. CAUTION! (Continued) The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with • Observe the traction device manufacturer’s instruc- aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off Road tions on the method of installation, operating type tires.
Page 515 STARTING AND OPERATING 513 Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Tire Rotation Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Tire Rotation The suggested Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Tire rotation CAUTION! method is the “forward-cross” shown in the following diagram. Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de- pends on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel.
Page 516: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
514 STARTING AND OPERATING in “Starting and Operating” for information on how to CAUTION! (Continued) properly inflate the vehicle’s tires. The tire pressure will damage to the power transfer unit. Tire rotation also increase as the vehicle is driven. This is normal and schedule should be followed to balance tire wear.
Page 517 STARTING AND OPERATING 515 Telltale Light” will turn off once the system receives the CAUTION! updated tire pressures. The vehicle may need to be • The TPMS has been optimized for the original driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
Page 518: Base System
516 STARTING AND OPERATING Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire CAUTION! (Continued) tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and • After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, stopping ability. always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will •...
Page 519 STARTING AND OPERATING 517 monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure more of the four active road tires. Should this occur, you readings to the receiver module.
Page 520 518 STARTING AND OPERATING exists. The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will 2. If you install the matching full-size spare in place of a turn off when the fault condition no longer exists. A road tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure system fault can occur due to any of the following: warning limit, a chime will sound and the “TPMS Telltale Light”...
Page 521: Premium System - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 519 Light” and “LOW TIRE PRESSURE” and Inflate to Premium System — If Equipped XX messages will turn on upon the next ignition key The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless cycle. technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels.
Page 522 520 STARTING AND OPERATING The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly (if equipped) has a tire pressure monitoring sensor. The full size spare can be used in place of any of the four road tires. A spare with a pressure below the low-pressure limit will not cause the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”...
Page 523 STARTING AND OPERATING 521 update, the pressure values in the graphic display in the EVIC will return to their original color, and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15.5 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
Page 524 522 STARTING AND OPERATING SYSTEM” message will no longer display, and a pressure 2. If you install the full size spare in place of a road tire value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning can occur due to any of the following: limit, a chime will sound and the “TPMS Telltale Light”...
Page 525 STARTING AND OPERATING 523 Vehicles With Compact Spare 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will sound, the “TPMS Telltale Light” will flash on and off 1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure for 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the EVIC monitoring sensor.
Page 526: General Information
524 STARTING AND OPERATING General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 2.4L Engine RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the These engines are designed to meet all following conditions: emissions regulations and provide excel- •...
Page 527: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 525 consistent gasoline specifications (the Worldwide Fuel Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties necessary your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, and dura- high speeds can cause damage and should be reported to bility for your vehicle.
Page 528: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
526 STARTING AND OPERATING Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso- genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates line containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher may be used in your vehicle.
Page 529: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 527 To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug E-85 perform the following: life and reduces emissions system performance in some vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline • Drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer). without MMT be used in your vehicle.
Page 530: Fuel System Cautions
528 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentrations performance: of methanol.
Page 531: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
STARTING AND OPERATING 529 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 532 530 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Open the fuel filler door, and remove the fuel filler cap. NOTE: • In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the fuel door to break the ice buildup and re-release the fuel door using the inside release button.
Page 533: Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
STARTING AND OPERATING 531 CAUTION! WARNING! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the system could result from using an improper fuel vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is cap (gas cap).
Page 534: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
532 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Remove access door located on interior trim panel for VEHICLE LOADING release cable with the tip of your key. Certification Label 3. Grab the release cable tether and pull up to release the As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- fuel filler door.
Page 535 STARTING AND OPERATING 533 rear axle systems (GAWR). Total load must be limited so Tire Size GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not exceeded. The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires Payload must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.
Page 536 534 STARTING AND OPERATING values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are equally. Stow all loose items securely before driving. added.
Page 537: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 535 TRAILER TOWING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for In this section you will find safety tips and information further information. on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle.
Page 538 536 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! use a standard weight-carrying hitch, you could lose It is important that you do not exceed the maximum control of your vehicle and cause a collision. front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating is exceeded.
Page 539 STARTING AND OPERATING 537 Trailer Sway Control — Mechanical Weight-Distributing Hitch The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used that typically provides adjustable friction associated with for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer...
Page 540: Trailer Hitch Classification
538 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions WARNING! Class Max. Trailer Hitch In- • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch dustry Standards system may reduce handling, stability, braking Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) performance, and could result in a collision. •...
Page 541: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
STARTING AND OPERATING 539 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ Maximum GTW Maximum Tongue Model Frontal Area Transmission (Gross Trailer Wt.) Wt. (See Note) 2.4L/Automatic FWD or 4WD 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m)
Page 542: Trailer And Tongue Weight
540 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer And Tongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle.
Page 543: Towing Requirements
STARTING AND OPERATING 541 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the WARNING! (Continued) trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must and that it will not shift during travel.
Page 544 542 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles grade. When parking, apply the parking brake on (805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle the tow vehicle.
Page 545 STARTING AND OPERATING 543 • Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres- • An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is sures before trailer usage. required when towing a trailer with electronically actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with •...
Page 546 544 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring WARNING! (Continued) Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for distance.
Page 547 STARTING AND OPERATING 545 Four-Pin Connector Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Female Pins 4 — Park 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Male Pin 5 — Left Stop/Turn 2 — Backup Lamps 6 — Left Stop/Turn 3 — Ground 6 —...
Page 548: Towing Tips
546 STARTING AND OPERATING • When using the speed control, if you experience speed Towing Tips drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, you can get back to cruising speed. and backing the trailer in an area located away from •...
Page 549: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
STARTING AND OPERATING 547 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle 4WD Models Wheel OFF the Front-Wheel Drive 1-Speed Power 2-Speed Power Towing Condition Ground (FWD) Models Transfer Unit Transfer Unit Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED See Instructions: •...
Page 550 548 STARTING AND OPERATING Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) 5. Release the parking brake. Models CAUTION! DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. Towing with the front wheels on the ground will cause severe transmission damage. Damage from Recreational towing (for front-wheel drive models) is improper towing is not covered under the New allowed ONLY if the front wheels are OFF the ground.
Page 551 STARTING AND OPERATING 549 Recreational Towing — 4WD Models With Recreational Towing — 4WD Models With 1-Speed Power Transfer Unit 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit The power transfer unit must be shifted into NEUTRAL Recreational towing is not allowed. These models do (N) and the transmission must be in PARK for recre- not have a NEUTRAL (N) position in the power transfer unit.
Page 552 550 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 seriously or fatally injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the power outlined under “Shifting into NEUTRAL (N)”...
Page 553 STARTING AND OPERATING 551 NEUTRAL (N) symbol will blink, indicating shift in CAUTION! progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on solid) when the shift to NEUTRAL (N) is complete. It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the power transfer unit is fully in NEUTRAL (N) before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
Page 554 552 STARTING AND OPERATING 9. Shift the transmission into REVERSE. NOTE: • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met 10. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. prior to pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed.
Page 555 STARTING AND OPERATING 553 Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N) Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it con- nected to the tow vehicle. 2. Apply the parking brake. 3.
Page 556 554 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: When shifting the power transfer unit out of NOTE: NEUTRAL (N), turning the engine OFF may be required • Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met to avoid gear clash. prior to pressing the NEUTRAL (N) button, and must 9.
Page 557 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...557 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..570 ▫ Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage ..571 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 558 556 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Models With 1–Speed SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ....588 Power Transfer Unit....591 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .
Page 559: Hazard Warning Flashers
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 557 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the switch bank below the radio screen. potential for overheating your engine by taking the appropriate action.
Page 560: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
558 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS an impending overheat condition: Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle.
Page 561 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 559 Wheel Mounting Surface Torque Patterns Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be nut/bolt has been tightened twice. sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated against the wheel.
Page 562: Tirefit Kit - If Equipped
560 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT Storage WARNING! The TIREFIT kit is stowed under the load floor behind To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, the rear seat. do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has 1.
Page 563: Tirefit Kit Components And Operation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 561 TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Your TIREFIT kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode. Selecting Air Mode Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to this position for air pump operation only.
Page 564: Tirefit Usage Precautions
562 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Using The Power Button Push and release the Power Button (4) once to turn On the TIREFIT kit. Push and release the Power Button (4) again to turn Off the TIREFIT kit. Using The Deflation Button Press the Deflation Button (2) to reduce the air pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated.
Page 565 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 563 the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the WARNING! sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the discarded. vehicle closest to traffic.
Page 566: Sealing A Tire With Tirefit
564 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Keep TIREFIT away from open flames or heat • TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex. In case of source. an allergic reaction or rash, consult a physician • A loose TIREFIT kit thrown forward in a collision immediately.
Page 567 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 565 kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw running the air pump. Move the vehicle as necessary the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) onto the to place the valve stem in this position before proceed- valve stem.
Page 568 566 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the NOTE: If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode and tire. the pump is operating, air will dispense from the Air Pump Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6). If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 –...
Page 569 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 567 If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) 3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the pressure within 15 minutes: valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of the hose, and place the TIREFIT kit in the vehicle •...
Page 570 568 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (D) Drive Vehicle: (E) After Driving: Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “Whenever You Stop drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure to Use TIREFIT”...
Page 571 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 569 If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher: 5. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) assembly at your authorized dealer as soon as pos- 1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn on TIREFIT and sible.
Page 572: Jacking And Tire Changing
570 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Clean any remaining sealant from the TIREFIT hous- JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ing. WARNING! 5. Position the new Sealant Bottle (1) in the housing so that the Sealant Hose (6) aligns with the hose slot in •...
Page 573: Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 571 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 574 572 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack And Spare Tire Fastener Jack And Tool Assembly 4. Remove the chocks. NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack with two attachment points. When the jack is partially 5. Remove the scissors jack and wheel bolt wrench from expanded, the tension between the two attachment the spare wheel as an assembly.
Page 575: Preparations For Jacking
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 573 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. WARNING! 3. Set the parking brake. A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or 4. Place the shift lever into PARK (automatic transmis- hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- sion) or REVERSE (manual transmission).
Page 576: Jacking Instructions
574 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 577 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 575 4. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to CAUTION! the flat tire. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on flange, centering the jack saddle inside the cutout in locations other than those indicated in the Jacking...
Page 578 576 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Rear Jacking Location Rear Jacking Engagement Point...
Page 579 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 577 Front Jacking Location Front Jacking Engagement Point 5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire.
Page 580 578 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! CAUTION! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the hurt someone near it.
Page 581 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 579 NOTE: 10. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare. 11.
Page 582 580 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Stowed Tire, Jack And Chock Assembled Jack 12. Securely stow the jack, tools, chocks and flat tire. WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided.
Page 583: Road Tire Installation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 581 Road Tire Installation 4. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until 2.
Page 584: Jump-Starting Procedures
582 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
Page 585: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 583 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent could establish a ground connection and personal electrical contact.
Page 586 584 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Connecting The Jumper Cables WARNING! (Continued) 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the could cause the battery to explode and could result in positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. personal injury.
Page 587: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 585 3. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion.
Page 588 586 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Press the “ESC Off” switch (if necessary), to place CAUTION! (Continued) the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in “Partial • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- Off” mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic tween DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin Brake Control”...
Page 589: Recovery Strap - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 587 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- recommended anchor points or emergency towing an- ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near chor points. Never attach to tow ball or vehicle tie a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
Page 590: Shift Lever Override
588 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Connect the recovery strap. 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 4. Add a recovery damper or blanket. 5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into the shift lever override access hole (at the right front 5.
Page 591 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 589 4X4 MODELS Towing Condition Wheels OFF 1–SPEED 2–SPEED the Ground MODELS POWER TRANSFER POWER TRANSFER UNIT UNIT Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED See instructions under ALLOWED “Recreational Towing” in “Starting And Operating” • Transmission in PARK •...
Page 592: Front-Wheel Drive (Fwd) Models
590 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent CAUTION! damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following equip- Do not use sling type equipment when towing. ment manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 593: Power Transfer Unit
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 591 CAUTION! CAUTION! • DO NOT tow this vehicle with ANY of its wheels Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam- on the ground. Damage to the drivetrain will result. •...
Page 594: Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Models With 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit
592 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Models With 2–Speed Refer to “Recreational Towing” in “Starting and Operat- Power Transfer Unit ing” for detailed instructions. The manufacturer recommends towing with all four CAUTION! wheels OFF the ground. • Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or damage to the transmission or power transfer unit with one end of the vehicle raised and the opposite end...
Page 595: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... .605 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ..595 ▫...
Page 596 594 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Brake System ......622 ▫ Front Turn Signals ....650 ▫...
Page 597: Engine Compartment - 2.4L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 595 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Air Cleaner Filter 5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 2 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 6 — Battery 3 — Oil Fill Cap 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 —...
Page 598: Engine Compartment - 3.2L
596 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.2L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 2 — Engine Oil Filter Access Cover 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Fill 4 —...
Page 599: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
Page 600: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
598 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- PROGRAMS tion. Tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound is heard. In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tight- an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Page 601 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 599 • The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test, which you can use prior to going to the test station. To illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must engine.
Page 602: Replacement Parts
600 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PARTS NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems may void your warranty and could result in civil Use of genuine MOPAR® parts for normal/scheduled penalties being assessed against you. maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en- sure the designed performance.
Page 603 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed CAUTION! (Continued) “Maintenance Schedule”, there are other components • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids which may require servicing or replacement in the future. that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter- CAUTION! vals.
Page 604: Engine Oil
602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil CAUTION! Checking Oil Level Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at your engine.
Page 605 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 Engine Oil Selection CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection under all Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 606 604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.2L Engine Materials Added To Engine Oil MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil or equivalent Pennzoil® The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad- or Shell Helix® is recommended for all operating tem- dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to peratures.
Page 607: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 Engine Oil Filter Engine Air Cleaner Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper at every engine oil change. maintenance intervals. NOTE: For best access to the oil filter, a drive on hoist NOTE: Be sure to follow the “dusty or off-road condi- should be used instead of a chassis hoist.
Page 608: Maintenance-Free Battery
606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection WARNING! (Continued) The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme- varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be diately with large amounts of water. Refer to used to assure most efficient service.
Page 609: Air Conditioner Maintenance
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner should • It is essential when replacing the cables on the be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the battery that the positive cable is attached to the start of each warm season.
Page 610 608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — If WARNING! (Continued) Equipped • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product.
Page 611: A/C Air Filter - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling HFO 1234yf A/C Air Filter — If Equipped — If Equipped Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper HFO 1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydro- maintenance intervals. fluorocarbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmen- tal Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product WARNING! with a low GWP (Global Warming Potential).
Page 612: Windshield Wiper Blades
610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Particular attention should also be given to hood latching Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods components to ensure proper function. When performing may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use other underhood services, the hood latch, release mecha- washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt nism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
Page 613 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation NOTE: The rear wiper arm cannot be raised fully up- ward unless the pivot cap is raised first. 1. Lift the pivot cap on the rear wiper arm upward, this will allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the 2.
Page 614: Adding Washer Fluid
612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press the wiper blade until it snaps into place. 5. Lower the wiper blade and snap the pivot cap into place.
Page 615: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged; in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex- exceeds the temperature range of your climate.
Page 616 614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park • Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your over materials that can burn. Such materials might vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. be grass or leaves coming into contact with your In the event of engine malfunction, particularly exhaust system.
Page 617: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 • Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic against you. testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Page 618 616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Coolant Checks If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti- freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE months (before the onset of freezing weather, where CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
Page 619 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 Selection Of Coolant CAUTION! (Continued) Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in cooling system in an emergency, the cooling system “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an CAUTION! authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Page 620 618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Mix a minimum solution of 50% OAT engine coolant Adding Coolant that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan- Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine dard MS-12106 and distilled water. Use higher concen- coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106) that allows trations (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below extended maintenance intervals.
Page 621 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 NOTE: The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. • Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could WARNING! lead to severe internal engine damage.
Page 622 620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator/coolant pressure cap Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is unless checking for engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze a regulated substance requiring proper disposal.
Page 623 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are Points To Remember required, the cooling system should be pressure tested NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ for leaks. kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming •...
Page 624: Maintaining Your Vehicle Brake System
622 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Brake System Brake Master Cylinder In order to assure brake system performance, all brake The fluid in the master cylinder should be checked when system components should be inspected periodically. performing under hood services or immediately if the Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 625 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro- Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
Page 626: Automatic Transmission
624 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission CAUTION! (Continued) Selection Of Lubricant shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to Genuine Parts” in this section for fluid specifica- ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
Page 627 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625 CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam- nents. Such damage is not covered by the New age may occur.
Page 628: Sky Slider™ Top Care
626 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Sky Slider™ Top Care General Cleaning Immediate removal of any contaminant is recommended. Careful vacuuming of the top before washing is helpful Regular washing of the top will enhance its life and in removing dust and other foreign particles. appearance, and make successive cleaning easier.
Page 629 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 627 • Allow the top to dry before opening. Vacuuming the Additional Cleaning Procedure top with a wet/dry shop vacuum will decrease the For additional cleaning assistance in removing stubborn tops drying time, ensure removal of all dirt, and delete stains, apply MOPAR®...
Page 630: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
628 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Protection Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion For appearance purposes, you may wish to protect the Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion acrylic (cloth) top periodically. A fabric protectant such as Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- Scotchguard®...
Page 631 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 629 • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- What Causes Corrosion? lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of and Tar Remover to remove. paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
Page 632 630 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Special Care de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive packaged and sealed. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
Page 633 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 631 NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, abrasives Equipped or polishing compounds. They will permanently damage Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- this finish and such damage is not covered by the New ner: Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 634 632 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Care Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt Instrument Panel Cover can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface, and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Page 635 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 633 Cleaning Headlights Glass Surfaces Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis lights that are lighter and less susceptible to stone break- with MOPAR® Glass Cleaner, or any commercial age than glass headlights.
Page 636 634 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly. The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care WARNING! must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
Page 637: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 635 FUSES WARNING! (Continued) • Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition WARNING! is off and that all the other services are switched off • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro- and/or disengaged. •...
Page 638: Power Distribution Center
636 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Power Distribution Center The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains car- tridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays. A label that identifies each component is printed on the inside of the cover. Power Distribution Center Cavity Blade Fuse...
Page 639 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 637 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow — Power Takeoff Unit (PTU) — — Not Used 20 Amp Yellow — Brake Vacuum Pump - If Equipped 10 Amp Red — Engine Control Module (ECM) 10 Amp Red —...
Page 640 638 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 5 Amp Tan — Radiator Fan 70 Amp Tan — Body Controller Module (BCM) - Feed 1 — — Not Used — — Not Used — 30 Amp Pink Fuel Heater - Diesel Only —...
Page 641 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 639 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description — — Not Used — 50 Amp Red Voltage Stabilization Module (VSM) - If Equipped With Stop/Start Engine Option — 60 Amp Yellow Glow Plugs - Diesel Only - If Equipped —...
Page 642 640 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description — 30 Amp Pink Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) — — Not Used — 30 Amp Pink Power Inverter (115V A/C) - If Equipped — 30 Amp Pink Power Liftgate - If Equipped —...
Page 643 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 641 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 15 Amp Blue — Ignition Node Module (IGNM)/KIN/RF Hub/Electric Steering Column Lock (ESL) 20 Amp Yellow — Fuel Pump Motor 10 Amp Red — Occupant Classification Module — — Not Used 20 Amp Yellow —...
Page 644 642 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 10 Amp Red — In Car Temperature Sensor / Humidity Sensor / Driver Assist System Module (DASM) / Park Assist (PAM) — — Not Used — — Not Used 10 Amp Red —...
Page 645 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 643 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow — Cigar Lighter 20 Amp Yellow — Rear Differential Module (RDM) - If Equipped 10 Amp Red — Fuel Door Release/Brake Pedal Switch 10 Amp Red — Diagnostic Port / Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) / Digital TV - If Equipped...
Page 646 644 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description — 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Backup Lights - If Equipped With Gasoline Engine — — Not Used — — Not Used — — Not Used 15 Amp Blue — Collision Mitigation Module (CMM) / Electrochromatic Mirror / Smart Camera Module - If Equipped...
Page 647 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 645 Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description — 30 Amp Pink Electric Park Brake (EPB) - Right 10 Amp Red — Electrochromatic Mirror / Rain Sensor / Sunroof - If Equipped 10 Amp Red — Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) 10 Amp Red —...
Page 648: Interior Fuses
646 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Interior Fuses The interior fuse panel is located in the passenger com- partment on the left side dash panel under the instru- ment panel. Cavity Blade Fuse Description 15 Amp Blue Low Beam Left 10 Amp Red Interior Lighting 10 Amp Red Intrusion Module/Siren –...
Page 649: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 647 Cavity Blade Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Door Locks – Driver Unlock 7.5 Amp Brown Fog Lamp Front Left 7.5 Amp Brown Fog Lamp Front Right 10 Amp Red Low Beam Right 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.
Page 650: Bulb Replacement
648 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Bulb Number Rear Turn Signal Lamps WY21W Low Beam/High Beam HIR2 Center High Mounted LED (Serviced at an (Bi-Halogen) Headlamps Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Authorized Dealer) Low Beam/High Beam D3S (Serviced at an Back-Up Lamps W16W (Bi-Xenon) Headlamps...
Page 651: Low Beam And High Beam Headlamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 649 Low Beam And High Beam Headlamps WARNING! Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of Headlamps — If Equipped HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned The headlamps contain a type of high voltage discharge ON.
Page 652: Front Turn Signals
650 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Disconnect the bulb from the electrical connector and Front Turn Signals then connect the replacement bulb. 1. Open the hood. CAUTION! NOTE: Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the upper lamp Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers.
Page 653: Front Fog Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 651 Front Fog Lamp 5. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the into the fog lamp housing, and rotate the connector clockwise 1. Unlock lower access door in wheel liner. to lock it in place. 2. Reach behind the fog lamp housing to access the bulb. 6.
Page 654: Rear Turn Signal Lamp
652 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly rearward to CAUTION! disengage the lamp from the vehicle. Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil 4. Disconnect the electrical connector. contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the 5.
Page 655: Back-Up Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 653 Back-up Lamp 8. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket. 1. Open the liftgate. 9. Connect the electrical connector. 2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the 10. Reinstall the trim panel and the lower trim. lower trim from the liftgate.
Page 656: Fluid Capacities
654 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 2.4L and 3.2L Engines 15.8 Gallons 60 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 2.4 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-20, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters 3.2 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters Cooling System*...
Page 657: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 655 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) or equivalent meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. Engine Oil –...
Page 658: Chassis
656 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Spark Plugs – 3.2L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) Fuel Selection – 2.4L Engine 87 Octane Fuel Selection – 3.2L Engine 87-89 Octane Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part...
Page 659: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....660 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .658...
Page 660 658 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change scheduled oil change is performed by someone other indicator system.
Page 661 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 659 Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil • Check engine oil level. Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter • Check windshield washer fluid level. • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu- •...
Page 662 660 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary.
Page 663 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 661 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter. Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Replace spark plugs – 2.4L Engine ** Replace spark plugs – 3.2L Engine ** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
Page 664 662 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
Page 665 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....665 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ... . .667 ▫...
Page 666 664 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .672 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....671 ▫...
Page 667: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 665 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 668: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
666 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer. Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer cen- We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an ter should include the following information: authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and •...
Page 669: Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 667 Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) P.O. Box 1621 To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- Phone: (800) 465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center.
Page 670: Service Contract
668 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Service Contract The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle is not responsible for any service contract other than the to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected manufacturer’s service contract.
Page 671: Warranty Information
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 669 MOPAR® PARTS WARNING! MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle known to the State of California to cause cancer and operating at its best.
Page 672: In Canada
670 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS individual problems between you, your authorized To order the following manuals, you may use either the dealer, and the manufacturer. website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–...
Page 673: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 671 Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and features.
Page 674: Traction Grades
672 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Treadwear WARNING! The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not conditions on a specified government test course.
Page 675 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 673 The grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
Page 677 INDEX...
Page 678 676 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ....464 Air Pressure, Tires......499 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) .
Page 679 INDEX 677 Adding Fluid ......625 Brake Assist System ..... . .468 Fluid and Filter Changes .
Page 680 678 INDEX Carbon Monoxide Warning ....117 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Cargo Area Cover ......319 Seat Belt .
Page 681 INDEX 679 Coolant Level ......620 Diagnostic System, Onboard ....597 Disposal of Used Coolant .
Page 682 680 INDEX Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ....468 Flooded, Starting ..... . .427 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .
Page 683 INDEX 681 Exterior Lighting......167 Fluid Level Checks Exterior Lights ......120 Brake .
Page 684 682 INDEX Octane Rating ......524 Glass Cleaning ......633 Requirements .
Page 685 INDEX 683 Head Rests ......155 Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....17 Heated Mirrors .
Page 686 684 INDEX Key Fob Life of Tires ......507 Panic Alarm ......25 Liftgate .
Page 687 INDEX 685 Headlights On Reminder ....170 Security Alarm ......339 Headlights On With Wipers .
Page 688 686 INDEX Lubrication, Body ......609 Outside ......134 Luggage Carrier .
Page 689 INDEX 687 Checking ......602 Overheating, Engine ..... . .337 Dipstick .
Page 690 688 INDEX Windows ......45 Recorder, Event Data ..... . .90 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .
Page 691 INDEX 689 Remote Starting System..... .30 Safety, Exhaust Gas......52 Replacement Bulbs .
Page 692 690 INDEX Easy Entry ......164 Shift Lever Override ..... . .588 Head Restraints .
Page 693 INDEX 691 Engine Fails to Start .....427 Synthetic Engine Oil ..... . .604 Remote .
Page 694 692 INDEX Compact Spare ......504 Tire Safety Information .....486 General Information .
Page 695 INDEX 693 Automatic ......429 Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ....62 Operation .
Page 696 694 INDEX Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ....630 Wind Buffeting......48 Window Fogging .
Page 697 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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Jeep Cherokee 2014 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

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2 Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) - if Equipped

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