Dodge Grand Caravan 2014 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Grand Caravan 2 0 1 4 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea- With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler this vehicle.
  • Page 3: Introduction 3

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    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 INTRODUCTION 5...
  • Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number

    6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
  • Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Stamped VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
  • Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Arm The System .....18 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .12 ▫...
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ..65 DOOR LOCKS ......34 ▫...
  • Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ..80 SAFETY TIPS ......116 ▫...
  • Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9

    12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch.
  • Page 15: Key Fob

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
  • Page 16: Removing Key Fob From Ignition

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Removing Key Fob From Ignition WARNING! (Continued) Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is OFF position and then remove the Key Fob. dangerous for a number of reasons.
  • Page 17: Key-In-Ignition Reminder

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 SENTRY KEY® CAUTION! The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system prevents unauthor- An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The remove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock all system does not need to be armed or activated.
  • Page 18: Replacement Keys

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid Replacement Keys Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these conditions will NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the result in the engine being shut off after two seconds.
  • Page 19: Vehicle Security Alarm - If Equipped

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 NOTE: When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer sys- VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED tem serviced, bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to the The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors authorized dealer.
  • Page 20: To Arm The System

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Arm The System To Disarm The System Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm: The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods: 1. Remove the key from the ignition system (refer to •...
  • Page 21: Tamper Alert

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 • When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior Tamper Alert power door lock switches will not unlock the doors. If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your your absence, the horn will sound three times and the vehicle;...
  • Page 22: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds, REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position.
  • Page 23: Using The Rke Transmitter

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Using The RKE Transmitter Three-button RKE transmitters will provide basic UN- LOCK, LOCK and PANIC functions. Key Fob With Three-Button RKE Transmitter Two RKE transmitters may be supplied with the vehicle. Vehicles built without the powered options will be equipped from the factory with three-button RKE trans- Key Fob With Three-Button RKE Transmitter mitters, and those built with power options will be...
  • Page 24 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE (optional), power sliding doors, Remote Start feature Remote Unlock Doors And Liftgate (optional). Some features can be programmed to the Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE customers preferences. For example, flash headlights or transmitter once to unlock the driver’s side or twice to sound horn on lock.
  • Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Remote 5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled by perform- its previous setting. ing the following steps: NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- 1.
  • Page 26 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sound Horn With Remote Lock 2. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans- mitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors seconds.
  • Page 27 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Using The Panic Alarm Power Open/Close Power Liftgate — If Equipped To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold Press the LIFTGATE button twice on the RKE transmitter the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one within five seconds to Open/Close the Power Liftgate.
  • Page 28 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — If If the vehicle is locked and the Vehicle Security Alarm is Equipped armed, pressing the RIGHT Power Sliding Door button twice unlocks the power sliding door and disarms Ve- Press the LEFT Power Sliding Door button twice on the hicle Security Alarm.
  • Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- following steps: ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
  • Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade housing or the printed circuit board. screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart.
  • Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together.
  • Page 32: Remote Starting System - If Equipped

    30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal NOTE: distance, check for these two conditions. • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic 1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
  • Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 • Ignition key removed from ignition switch WARNING! (Continued) • Battery at an acceptable charge level • Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start • RKE PANIC button not pressed System, windows, door locks or other controls •...
  • Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For security, power window and power sunroof op- The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position. eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
  • Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle Cancel Remote Start Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release Remote Starting will also cancel if any of the following the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock occur: the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if...
  • Page 36: Door Locks

    34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Turn Off The Engine While In Remote Start Security Alarm system is alarming, or if the PANIC Mode button was pressed, the vehicle must be reset. Insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch and turn the switch to Press and release the REMOTE START button 1 time or the ON/RUN position.
  • Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Manual Door Lock Sliding Door Lock If the lock knob is rearward when you shut either side WARNING! sliding door, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are • For personal security and safety in the event of an not inside the vehicle before closing the door.
  • Page 38: Power Door Locks - If Equipped

    36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured.
  • Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 operate. A chime will sound if the Key Fob is in the If you press the power door lock switch while the sliding ignition switch and a door is open, as a reminder to door is open, the sliding door will lock.
  • Page 40: Windows

    38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature will not operate if there is any manual operation of the power door locks (lock or unlock). On vehicles equipped with the optional Electronic Ve- hicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)”...
  • Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Power Window Lockout Switch — If Equipped The driver may lock out the rear power windows by depressing the bar switch just below the power window switches. Driver’s Power Window Switches NOTE: Power Window switches will also remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned to OFF, depending upon the accessory delay setting.
  • Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Front Passenger Power Window Switch There is a single switch on the front passenger’s door trim panel which operates the passenger door window and a set of switches that lock and unlock all doors. The switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN or ACC position and during power acces- sory delay.
  • Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped The front window switches may be equipped with an Auto-Down feature. Press the window switch past the The front driver and front passenger switches may be detent, release, and the window will go down automati- equipped with an Auto Up feature.
  • Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • 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 45: Sliding Side Door

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
  • Page 46: Power Sliding Side Door - If Equipped

    44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol- NOTE: The left side sliding door cannot be opened lowing guidelines: while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the •...
  • Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Press the button on the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds to open a power sliding door. When the door is fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds a second time will close the door. There are power sliding side door switches located on the B-pillar trim panel, just in front of the power sliding door for the rear seat passengers and in the overhead console...
  • Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the power sliding side door is not in the full open or To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding doors from the rear seats, press the power sliding door close position, it will fully open when a power sliding master lock button, located in the overhead console, to door switch is pressed.
  • Page 49: Power Sliding Side Door Power Switch

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash 4. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming. The left and right exterior hazard lights will flash for 12 seconds when either sliding door is opened.
  • Page 50: Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock

    48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a Child Protection Door Lock system. NOTE: When the Child Protection Door Lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
  • Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 NOTE: • After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position. • When the Child Protection Door Lock system is en- gaged, (even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position) the door can be opened only by using the outside door handle, the RKE transmitter, the switches...
  • Page 52: To Disengage Child Protection Door Lock

    50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: WARNING! • After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system, Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. always test the door from the inside to make certain it Remember that the sliding doors can only be opened is in the desired position.
  • Page 53: Liftgate

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 LIFTGATE On vehicles equipped with power locks, the liftgate can be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter button, or by activating the power door lock switches located on the front doors. To open the liftgate, press the liftgate release handle located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
  • Page 54: Power Liftgate - If Equipped

    52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Liftgate — If Equipped The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit- ter. Press the button on the transmitter twice within five seconds, to open the power liftgate.
  • Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 The power liftgate may be closed by pressing the button, and several audible beeps will occur to signal that the located in the upper left trim in the liftgate opening. liftgate is opening or closing. Pushing once will only close the liftgate.
  • Page 56 54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • During power operation, whether liftgate is fully open (62°C). Be sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice or fully closed, the liftgate chime will beep several from the liftgate before pressing any of the power times indicating power operation is in progress.
  • Page 57: Occupant Restraints

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 • An energy-absorbing steering column and steering Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- wheel ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when •...
  • Page 58 56 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 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 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 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument • Being too close to the Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment (SAB) during deployment could cause you to be could cause serious injury, including death.
  • Page 61: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Lap/Shoulder Belts WARNING! (Continued) All seats in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your belts. vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
  • Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.
  • Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”. • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury.
  • Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of tion.
  • Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Third Row Center Shoulder Belt Instructions Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage The shoulder belt for the third row center seat is located In the front seats and the second row outboard seats, the in the headliner slightly behind the third row seat.
  • Page 67: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate which are used to secure a child restraint system.
  • Page 68: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped

    66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the passenger seating position is equipped with an position that has a belt with this feature. Children 12 ALR and is being used for normal usage: years old and under should always be properly re- strained in a vehicle with a rear seat.
  • Page 69: Energy Management Feature

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Seat Belt Pretensioners WARNING! The seat belts for both front seating positions are • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
  • Page 70: Supplemental Active Head Restraints (Ahr)

    68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR.
  • Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
  • Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. Hand Positioning Points On AHR 2.
  • Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 AHR In Reset Position 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism NOTE: 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock • If you have difficulties or problems resetting the Active into the back decorative plastic half.
  • Page 74: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)

    72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph (BeltAlert®) (8 km/h), BeltAlert® will provide both audio and visual notification. BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger The front passenger seat BeltAlert®...
  • Page 75: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women WARNING! We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts Using a seat belt extender when not needed can in- throughout their pregnancies. Keeping the mother safe is crease the risk of injury in a collision.
  • Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags. The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severity and type of collision.
  • Page 77: Air Bag System Components

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag System Components Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag front, and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The system components: SABIC air bags are located above the side windows and •...
  • Page 78: Advanced Front Air Bag Features

    76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Front and Side Impact Sensors WARNING! • Front Seat Belt Pretensioners, Seat Belt Buckle Switch, • No objects should be placed over or near the air and Seat Track Position Sensors bag on the instrument panel, because any such Advanced Front Air Bag Features objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a...
  • Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may deploys independently;...
  • Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain WARNING! (SABIC) — If Equipped Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects SABIC air bags may offer side-impact and vehicle roll- between you and the side air bags; the performance over protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants could be adversely affected and/or objects could be in addition to that provided by the body structure.
  • Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 • Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during WARNING! (Continued) deployment could cause you to be severely injured or • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects killed.
  • Page 82: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls

    80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the seat belt Knee Impact Bolsters restraint system. Occupants, including children who are The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the up against or very close to SAB or SABIC air bags can be driver and front passenger, and position the front occu- seriously injured or killed.
  • Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 bags, SABs, Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag, and Side Knee Air Bag may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe front seat belt pretensioners, as required, depending on initial deceleration.
  • Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC contains a backup power supply system that WARNING! may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment. Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning to protect you in a collision.
  • Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 are possible, based on several factors, including the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag. The trim cover collision type and severity. The steering wheel hub trim separates and folds out of the way allowing the air bag to cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel inflate to the full size.
  • Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE at a very high speed and with such a high force that it positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items inflates.
  • Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 event the ORC will determine whether to have the If A Deployment Occurs Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate ing functions: immediately after deployment. •...
  • Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de- few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air immediately.
  • Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may • Modifications to any part of the air bag system not function properly if modifications are made.
  • Page 90: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or Air Bag Warning Light remains on while driving. You will want to have the air bags ready to NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine inflate for your protection in a collision.
  • Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle non-trivial crash situation occurs;...
  • Page 92: Child Restraints

    90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child Restraints Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all Standards.
  • Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 WARNING! • “Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward-facing child restraint on a seat protected by an air bag in front of it!” Refer to visor and door shut face mounted labels for information. •...
  • Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the height or weight limits of their child...
  • Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Infants And Child Restraints reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat. Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until WARNING! they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat.
  • Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of WARNING! their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should • Improper installation can lead to failure of an remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height infant or child restraint.
  • Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 Children Too Large For Booster Seats 3. Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s shoulder between their neck and arm? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend 4.
  • Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Combined LATCH – Weight of the LATCH – Restraint Type Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only + Top Tether...
  • Page 99 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- Restraint System equipped child seats. There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position.
  • Page 100 98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Second Row Bench Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Second Row Captains Chairs Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
  • Page 101 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Child Restraint LATCH Positions 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...
  • Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 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 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Anchorages (Third Row 60/40 Anchorages LATCH Anchorages (Third Row 60/40 Anchorage Shown) Shown) Locating The LATCH Anchorages LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower In addition, there are tether strap anchors lo- anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the...
  • Page 105 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 103 rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a Center Seat LATCH tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position, the strap after it is attached to the anchorage.
  • Page 106 104 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint move it to its rear-most position to make room for the child seat. You may also move the front seat forward 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- to allow more room for the car seat.
  • Page 107 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 105 7. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by buckle the seat belt behind the child restraint and out of pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt the child’s reach.
  • Page 108 106 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor can WARNING! (Continued) be “switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the • Child restraint anchorages are designed to with- webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing stand only those loads imposed by correctly-fitted retract back into the retractor.
  • Page 109 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 107 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle Second Row Bench Second Row Captains Chair...
  • Page 110 108 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems 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...
  • Page 111 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 109 Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) against the child seat. 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating 5.
  • Page 112 110 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved forward and seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to move it to its the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether rear-most position to make room for the child seat.
  • Page 113 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 111 5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the facing out, away from the child restraint. Repeat steps 4 seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect to 6, above, to complete the installation of the child the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether restraint.
  • Page 114 112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts.
  • Page 115 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 113 WARNING! • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
  • Page 116: Commercial Cargo Vehicles (No Factory Installed Rear Seats) - If Equipped

    114 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE COMMERCIAL CARGO VEHICLES (NO FACTORY INSTALLED REAR SEATS) — IF EQUIPPED Commercial cargo vehicles are not designed for use as a family vehicle and are not intended for carrying children in the front passenger seat. However, if you must carry a child in a vehicle without a rear seat, the passenger seat should be moved to the full rearward position and the child must be in a proper restraint system based on its...
  • Page 117: Restraining Infants And Small Children In Commercial Cargo Vehicles

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 115 Restraining Infants And Small Children In NOTE: Ensure that the child restraint tether strap is Commercial Cargo Vehicles centered between the headrest supports underneath the head rest. There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large 3.
  • 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 dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while WARNING! 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 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside WARNING! (Continued) The Vehicle • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Tires properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning. Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear •...
  • Page 123 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 121 Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
  • Page 125: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory MIRRORS ......130 Seat Only) —...
  • Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Phone Call Features ....155 ▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ....186 ▫...
  • Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 ▫ Dimmer Controls .....224 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED ..215 ▫...
  • Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ..230 ▫ ParkSense® Sensors ....241 ▫...
  • Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 ▫ Security ......264 OVERHEAD CONSOLES ....252 ▫...
  • Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Ignition Off Operation ....269 ▫ Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped ..281 ▫...
  • Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ....295 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ..296 ▫ Rear Window Defroster ....295 ▫...
  • Page 132: Mirrors

    130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
  • Page 133: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
  • Page 134: Outside Mirrors

    132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight The driver’s outside mirror will automatically adjust for overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
  • Page 135: Power Mirrors - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 Power Mirrors — If Equipped The power mirror controls consist of mirror select but- tons and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a The power mirror controls are located on the driver-side mirror, press either the L (left) or R (right) to select the door trim panel.
  • Page 136: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped

    134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Mirrors — If Equipped NOTE: The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not enabled when delivered from the factory. The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature can be enabled or disabled in the Elec- These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.
  • Page 137: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Resetting the Power Folding Outside Mirrors Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped You may need to reset the power folding mirrors if the An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. following occurs: To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward.
  • Page 138: Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) - If Equipped

    136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar- based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
  • Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Automatic Transmission Vehicles NOTE: • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand-by mode rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the de- when the vehicle is in PARK.
  • Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sensor Locations BSM Warning Light The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an see if an alert is necessary.
  • Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 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 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Overtaking Traffic If you pass another vehicle slowly (with a relative speed of 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.
  • Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 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 144: Rear Cross Path

    142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use your turn signal before changing lanes.
  • Page 145 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 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 146: Modes Of Operation

    144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Modes Of Operation Blind Spot Alert Lights Only Modes Of Operation With EVIC When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode, the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side Three selectable modes of operation are available in the view mirror based on a detected object.
  • Page 147: Uconnect® Phone - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 NOTE: Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED • Whenever an audible alert is requested by the BSM Uconnect® Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- system, the radio volume is reduced. vehicle communications system. Uconnect® Phone al- lows you to dial a phone number with your mobile •...
  • Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® Phone allows you to transfer calls between WARNING! the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s Any voice commanded system should be used only microphone for private conversation.
  • Page 149: Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Voice Command Button Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect® Actual button location may vary with the ra- Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect® Phone dio. The individual buttons are described in the menu structure.
  • Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE part of the command when you are asked for it. For To activate the Uconnect® Phone, simply press the example, you can use the compound form voice com- button and follow the audible prompts for directions. mand “Phonebook New Entry,”...
  • Page 151 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 • You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a The following are general phone to Uconnect® Phone pairing instructions: priority level between one and seven, with one being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven mobile •...
  • Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The system will prompt you to say the number you or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a want to call. name in the phonebook, refer to “Add Names to Your Uconnect®...
  • Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or as soon as the Bluetooth® wireless phone connection is deleted on the Uconnect® Phone. These can only be made to the Uconnect®...
  • Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries “Home,” “Work,” “Mobile,” or “Other”). This will NOTE: allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone- • Editing names in the phonebook is recommended book entry, if desired.
  • Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to delete.
  • Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook • Press the • Press the button to begin. button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
  • Page 157: Phone Call Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Phone Call Features Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect® Phone if the feature(s) are available on your If a call is currently in progress and you have another mobile service plan.
  • Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Conference Call Between Calls” in this section. To combine two calls, refer When two calls are in progress (one active and one on to “Conference Call”...
  • Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 Call Termination Call Continuation To end a call in progress, momentarily press the but- Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the ton. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there Uconnect®...
  • Page 160: Uconnect® Phone Features

    158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® Phone Features Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is Language Selection reachable: To change the language that the Uconnect® Phone is • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency using: number for your area.
  • Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) • The emergency number dialed is based on the country • paired to the Uconnect® System, where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and • and have network coverage. Canada and 060 for Mexico).
  • Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Paging When calling a number with your Uconnect® Phone that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence To learn how to page, refer to “Working with Automated on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the Systems.”...
  • Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 3The Uconnect® Phone will then send the corresponding Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system tones over the phone. from confirming your choices (e.g., the Uconnect® Phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
  • Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF) You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone When you mute the Uconnect® Phone, you will still be keypad and still use the Uconnect® Phone (while dialing able to hear the conversation coming from the other via the mobile phone keypad, the user must exercise party, but the other party will not be able to hear you.
  • Page 165: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Advanced Phone Connectivity If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth® connection between your mobile phone and the Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone Uconnect® Phone System, follow the instructions de- The Uconnect®...
  • Page 166: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone

    164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Select Another Mobile Phone Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones • Press the This feature allows you to select and start using another button to begin. phone paired with the Uconnect® Phone. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
  • Page 167 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Voice Training best results, the Voice Training session should be com- pleted when the vehicle is parked with the engine For users experiencing difficulty with the system recogniz- running, all windows closed, and the blower fan ing their voice commands or numbers, the Uconnect®...
  • Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • fully closed windows, Voice Command • dry weather condition. • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least ½ in (1 cm) gap between the overhead • Even though the system is designed for users speaking console (if equipped) and the mirror.
  • Page 169 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must • dry weather conditions, and be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred.” • operation from the driver’s seat. • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). •...
  • Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Read Messages: Send Messages: If you receive a new text message while your phone is You can send messages using Uconnect® Phone. To send connected to Uconnect® Phone, an announcement will a new message: be made to notify you that you have a new text message.
  • Page 171 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 List of Preset Messages: 11. See You in 15 minutes 1. Yes 12. I am on my way 2. No 13. I’ll be late 3. Where are you? 14. Are you there yet? 4.
  • Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF Power-Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you the system from announcing the new incoming mes- must wait at least fifteen seconds prior to using the sages.
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  • Page 176 174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) zero call cancel three confirmation prompts four continue five delete dial seven download eight edit nine emergency star (*) English plus (+) erase all pound (#) Espanol add location...
  • Page 177 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) help previous home record again language redial list names return to main menu return or main menu list phones select phone select mobile send mute set up...
  • Page 178: General Information

    176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE General Information VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Command System Operation RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: The Uconnect®...
  • Page 179 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Pressing the Voice Command button while the WARNING! system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or Any voice commanded system should be used only change commands.
  • Page 180: Commands

    178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To hear the first available Menu, press the Voice Com- Main Menu mand button and say “Help” or “Main Menu.” Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the Commands main menu.
  • Page 181 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Radio AM • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
  • Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Disc Mode Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc.” In this mode, you To switch to Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) mode, say may say the following commands: “Bluetooth Streaming.” In this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
  • Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 • “Switch to system setup” – “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Main menu setup” or – “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Switch to setup” • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — During the playback you may press the Voice Com- In this mode, you may say the following commands: mand...
  • Page 184: Voice Training

    182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training SEATS For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect® vehicle. Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. WARNING! 1.
  • Page 185: Power Seats - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 Power Seats — If Equipped Some models may be equipped with eight-way power seats for the driver and front passenger. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. The switches control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.
  • Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Do not place any article under a power seat or Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to control which could cause a collision and serious the seat controls.
  • Page 187 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Tilting The Seat Up Or Down WARNING! The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of or rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat control which could cause a collision and serious...
  • Page 188: Power Lumbar - If Equipped

    186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
  • Page 189 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start WARNING! On models that are equipped with remote start, the • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin driver’s heated seat can be programmed to come on because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, during a remote start.
  • Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. HIGH-level. If the HIGH-level setting is selected, the Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of system will automatically switch to LOW-level after heat in use.
  • Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF. Press the switch once to select HIGH-level heating.
  • Page 192: Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster

    190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the initial stages of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the normal HIGH-level. If the HIGH-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to LOW-level after approximately 60 minutes of continuous operation.
  • Page 193: Manual Reclining Seats - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 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 194: Head Restraints

    192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, pying a seat.
  • Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts.
  • Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Active Head Restraint (Normal Position) Active Head Restraint (Tilted) NOTE: • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- rized dealer.
  • Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- WARNING! (Continued) straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose Starting Your Vehicle”...
  • Page 198: Stow 'N Go® Seating - If Equipped

    196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Head Restraints — Third Row The head restraint in the center position can be raised and lowered for tether routing. Refer to “Occupant Re- straints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve- hicle”...
  • Page 199 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 NOTE: Seat will not stow in the storage bin unless the 5. Pull upward on the seatback recliner lever located on armrests are raised. the outboard side of the seat. 4. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the “LOCK”...
  • Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Non-Adjustable Head Restraint Automatic Folding Seatback The seat will automatically tumble into position for easy storage.
  • Page 201 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Tumbled Second Row Seat Seat In Storage Bin 6. Push the seat into the storage bin. 7. Close the storage bin cover.
  • Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Unstow Second Row Seats CAUTION! 1. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to 2. Pull up on the strap to lift the seat out of the storage avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, bin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat which have minimal clearance to the cover.
  • Page 203 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 WARNING! (Continued) • Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered position could result in serious injury or death in a collision. Always make sure the head restraints are in their upright positions when the seat is to be occupied.
  • Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Easy Entry Second Row The second row Stow ’n Go® seats allow easy entry to the third row seat or rear cargo area. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever on the outboard side of the seat.
  • Page 205: Quad Seats - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 The seat will automatically fold into position for easy entry into the third row. WARNING! In the event of a collision you could be injured if the seat is not fully latched. Quad Seats — If Equipped Both Quad seats are adjustable forward or rearward.
  • Page 206 204 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 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 Fold-Flat Easy Entry To fold the seat, lift the recliner lever to the full upward The Quad seats can be tilted forward for easy entry into position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the third row.
  • Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For passengers seated in the third row, there is a pull Removal strap located on the outboard side of the seat near the The Quad seats can be removed if additional storage is bottom of the seat back.
  • Page 209: Second Row Bench Seat - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped indicator button pops up when the seat is unlocked. The seat assembly can now be removed from the vehicle and While the bench seat does not stow in the floor, it is moved on its Easy Out®...
  • Page 210: Third Row Power Recline - If Equipped

    208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! If not properly latched, the bench seats could become loose. Personal injuries could result. After reinstall- ing these seats, be sure the red indicator button on the release handles return into the handles. Third Row Power Recline —...
  • Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 NOTE: Lower the head restraint by pulling on the release strap marked “1” located on the outboard side of the head restraint. One Touch Folding Seat Third Row The rear switch bank allows multiple power folding and unfolding positions for the third row seats.
  • Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the following positions using the switch bank located on NOTE: the left rear trim panel: • Disconnect the center shoulder belt from the small buckle and lower the head restraints before attempting to fold/stow the power third row seats. •...
  • Page 213: Manually Folding Third Row Seats - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 211 Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If Equipped 1. Lower the center head restraint down to the seatback by pushing the button on the guide and pushing the head restraint down. 2. Lower the outboard head restraints by pulling on the release strap marked “1”...
  • Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull release strap marked “2” located on the rear of the 4. Pull release strap marked “3” to release the anchors. seat to lower the seatback. Release Strap “3” Release Strap “2”...
  • Page 215 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 5. Pull release strap marked “4” and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin. Stowed Third Row Seat To Unfold Third Row Seats Release Strap “4” 1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat forward until the anchors latch.
  • Page 216: Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks

    214 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Pull release strap marked “2” to unlock the recliner. Tailgate Mode 3. Pulling strap “4” releases the seatback to return to its 1. Pull release strap “3”, then pull release strap “4” to full upright position.
  • Page 217: Driver Memory Seat - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 215 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED The Memory Buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel can be programmed to recall the driver’s seat, outside mirrors, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, and radio station preset settings.
  • Page 218: Setting Memory Positions And Linking Rke Transmitter To Memory

    216 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE 6. Press and release the SET (S) button located on the Transmitter To Memory driver’s door. NOTE: Each time the SET (S) button and a numbered 7. Within five seconds, press and release MEMORY button (1 or 2) is pressed, you erase the memory settings button 1 or 2 on the driver’s door.
  • Page 219 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 217 11. Repeat the above steps to set the next Memory 1, or 2). When a recall is cancelled, the driver’s seat, and position using the other numbered Memory button or the pedals stop moving. A delay of one second will occur to link another RKE transmitter to memory.
  • Page 220: Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)

    218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you remove the key from the ignition switch, To disable another RKE transmitter linked to either Memory Position, repeat Steps 1 to 5 for each RKE the driver seat will move about 2.4 in (60 mm) rear- transmitter.
  • Page 221: To Open And Close The Hood

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 219 Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Entry and Easy Exit Position. To open the hood, two latches must be released. NOTE: The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be enabled 1.
  • Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Move to the front of the vehicle and look inside the center of the hood opening. Locate, then push the safety catch downward while raising the hood at the same time. Hood Prop Rod CAUTION! To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to Safety Lever Location...
  • Page 223: Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 CAUTION! (Continued) secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged. WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
  • Page 224: Automatic Headlights - If Equipped

    222 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Headlights — If Equipped on when windshield wipers are on may be found on vehicles equipped with an automatic headlight system. This system automatically turns your headlights on or off based on ambient light levels. To turn the system on, turn NOTE: The headlights on with wipers will only operate the headlight switch to the extreme counterclockwise if it is selected from the Customer-Programmable Fea-...
  • Page 225: Lights-On Reminder

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 headlights or parking lights are turned back on or the Lights-On Reminder ignition switch is turned ON, the delay will be cancelled. If the headlights or the parking lights are left on, or if the When exiting the vehicle the driver can choose to have dimmer control is in the extreme top position after the the headlights remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds or not...
  • Page 226: Front Fog Lights - If Equipped

    224 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Fog Lights — If Equipped To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and push in the headlight switch control knob. Pressing the headlight switch control knob in a second time will turn the front fog lights off.
  • Page 227 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 225 Interior Lighting On NOTE: The key must be out of the ignition switch or the ignition switch must be in the OFF position for this Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the feature to operate.
  • Page 228: Multifunction Lever

    226 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Halo control switch is located to the right of the Multifunction Lever dimmer switch. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Halo Control To activate the Halo lights, rotate the Halo Multifunction Lever switch control upward or downward to in- The multifunction lever controls the:...
  • Page 229: Turn Signals

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 227 • Headlight Beams Low/High Turn Signal Warning • Flash-To-Pass (Optical Horn) If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has traveled at over 18 mph (29 km/h) for about 1 mile • Front and Rear Wipers — Washer Functions (1.6 km) with the turn signals on, a chime will sound to alert the driver.
  • Page 230: Flash-To-Pass

    228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Flash-To-Pass WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by The wipers and washers are operated by a switch within lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This the multifunction lever. Rotate the end of the multifunc- will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and tion lever to select the desired wiper speed.
  • Page 231: Intermittent Wiper System

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 229 NOTE: Always remove any buildup of snow that pre- Intermittent Wiper System vents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions off position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause be- and the blades cannot return to the off position, damage tween cycles desirable.
  • Page 232: Windshield Washers

    230 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Washers Rear Wiper And Washer To use the Washer, push on the end of the lever to the Rotating the rotary ring to the first detent activates the second detent and hold while spray is desired. If the lever rear intermittent wipers.
  • Page 233 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 231 • The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off The sensitivity of the system is adjustable from the multifunction lever. Wiper sensitivity position 3 has been through the EVIC (if equipped). Refer to “Electronic calibrated for best overall wiping sensitivity.
  • Page 234: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    232 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Neutral Wipe Inhibit — The Rain Sensing feature will TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN not operate when the ignition is ON, and the transmis- This feature allows you to tilt the steering column sion shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position, and the upward or downward.
  • Page 235: Heated Steering Wheel - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps steering wheel upward or downward as desired.
  • Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The heated steering wheel switch is located on the switch Equipped” in “Things to Know Before Starting Your Ve- bank below the climate controls. There are also soft-keys hicle” for further information. in the radio screen that will activate the heated steering wheel.
  • Page 237: Adjustable Pedals - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED The adjustable pedals system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position. This feature allows the brake, accelerator, and clutch pedals (if equipped) to move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel.
  • Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in positions. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in “Under- REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control Sys- standing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further tem is on.
  • Page 239: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel.
  • Page 240: To Activate

    238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- WARNING! tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on the same time.
  • Page 241: To Deactivate

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 239 To Deactivate Pressing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 mph (1.0 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL the button results in an increase of 1 mph (1.0 km/h).
  • Page 242: To Accelerate For Passing

    240 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Accelerate For Passing WARNING! Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. system cannot maintain a constant speed.
  • Page 243: Parksense® Sensors

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 241 ParkSense® will retain the last system state (enabled or ParkSense® Warning Display disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is The ParkSense® Warning screen will only be displayed if changed to the ON/RUN position. Sound and Display is selected from the Customer- Programmable Features section of the Electronic Vehicle ParkSense®...
  • Page 244: Parksense® Display

    242 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ParkSense® Display When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display will turn ON indicating the system status. ParkSense® Warning Display Park Assist System ON...
  • Page 245 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243 Park Assist System OFF Slow Tone The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object the EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
  • Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fast Tone Continuous Tone The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the EVIC display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous tone. The following chart shows the warning alert operation when the system is detecting an obstacle:...
  • Page 247: Enabling/Disabling Parksense

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 245 WARNING ALERTS Rear Distance Greater than 79-39 in 39-25 in 25-12 in Less than (in/cm) 79 in (200 cm) (200-100 cm) (100-65 cm) (65-30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) Audible Alert None Single 1/2 Slow Fast Continuous...
  • Page 248: Service The Parksense® Rear Park Assist System

    246 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE disabled, the EVIC will display the “PARK ASSIST SYS- PARK ASSIST SENSORS” or the “SERVICE PARK AS- TEM OFF” message for as long as the vehicle is in SIST SYSTEM” message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.
  • Page 249: Parksense® System Usage Precautions

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 247 • ParkSense®, when on, will MUTE the radio when it is ParkSense® System Usage Precautions sounding a tone. NOTE: • Clean the ParkSense® sensors regularly, taking care • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, not to scratch or damage them.
  • Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, ParkSense® WARNING! should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowered • Drivers must be careful when backing up even or open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE. A lowered tailgate could provide a false indication that when using ParkSense®.
  • Page 251: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 249 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF WARNING! (Continued) EQUIPPED • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly recom- Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem- Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen bly is disconnected from the vehicle when the image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever...
  • Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE center of the vehicle to assist with aligning to a hitch/ vehicle. The following table shows the approximate receiver. The static grid lines will show separate zones distances for each zone: that will help indicate the distance to the rear of the Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle 0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)
  • Page 253: Turning Parkview® On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 251 3. Press the “camera setup” soft-key. CAUTION! (Continued) 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be the “enable rear camera in reverse” soft-key. driven slowly when using ParkView®...
  • Page 254: Overhead Consoles

    252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEAD CONSOLES Front Overhead Console Two versions of the overhead console are available. The base front overhead console model featured fixed incan- descent courtesy/reading lights, flip-down sunglass stor- age and conversation mirror. The premium front over- head console model features a LED focused light that illuminates the instrument panel cupholders, two swiv- eling LED lights, flip-down sunglass storage, conversa-...
  • Page 255: Courtesy/Interior Lighting

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 253 Courtesy/Interior Lighting Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only) At the forward end of the console are two courtesy lights At the front of the overhead console, a compartment is (standard dome light has two buttons). The lights turn on provided for the storage of two pairs of sunglasses.
  • Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Full Open Position Conversation Mirror Position From this position, the door can be fully closed or, by NOTE: From the “conversation mirror” position, the rotating upward about 3/4 of the way and releasing, door can only be closed.
  • Page 257: Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 255 Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped The overhead console has two sets of courtesy lights. The lights turn on when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
  • Page 258: Rear Overhead Consoles - If Equipped

    256 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped The rear overhead storage system is available in two versions: with or without sunroof. An additional LED at the front of the rear console shines down on the front foot-well area while in courtesy mode, for added convenience.
  • Page 259: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 257 Rear Console Halo Lighting The HomeLink® buttons, located on either the overhead console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ- The rear overhead console has recessed halo lighting ent HomeLink® channels. The HomeLink® indicator is around the perimeter of the console base.
  • Page 260: Before You Begin Programming Homelink

    258 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink®...
  • Page 261: Programming A Rolling Code

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 259 NOTE: • Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink® for the first time. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons. • If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
  • Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN- away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- ING” button. On some garage door openers/devices gram while keeping the HomeLink®...
  • Page 263: Programming A Non-Rolling Code

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 261 Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained, gram while keeping the HomeLink®...
  • Page 264: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming

    262 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To program the two remaining HomeLink® buttons, Canadian/Gate Operator Programming repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT For programming transmitters in Canada/United States erase the channels. that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after several seconds of transmission.
  • Page 265 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) 5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- and observe the indicator light. gram while keeping the HomeLink®...
  • Page 266: Using Homelink

    264 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Without releasing button proceed with The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver is disabled when “Canadian/Gate Operator Programming” Step 2 and the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. follow all remaining steps. Troubleshooting Tips Using HomeLink® If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, To operate, press and release the programmed here are some of the most common solutions:...
  • Page 267: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 265 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) use a garage door opener without these safety fea- Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- tures. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while at www.HomeLink.com for safety information or programming the transceiver.
  • Page 268: Power Sunroof - If Equipped

    266 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED • The transmitter has been tested and it complies with The power sunroof switch is located between the sun visors on the overhead console. FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
  • Page 269: Opening Sunroof - Express

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 267 Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with second. The sunroof and sunshade will open automati- access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the key cally from any position.
  • Page 270: Closing Sunroof - Express

    268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Closing Sunroof — Express sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc- tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and Press the switch forward and release it within one-half release to Express Close. second and the sunroof will close automatically from any position.
  • Page 271: Wind Buffeting

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 269 Wind Buffeting Ignition Off Operation Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of For Vehicles Not Equipped With The Electronic Vehicle pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the Information Center (EVIC) ears.
  • Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE directly to the battery. The driver-side power outlet will CAUTION! also operate a conventional cigar lighter unit (if equipped • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 with an optional Smoker’s Package). Amps) at 12 Volts.
  • Page 273 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 271 Removable Console Outlet Super Console Outlets On vehicles equipped with the Super Console the power The outlet in the rear quarter panel near the liftgate and outlets are located under the retractable cover. To access the upper outlet in the instrument panel are both con- the power outlets push down on the cover and slide it trolled by the ignition switch.
  • Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The power outlets include tethered caps, labeled with a key or battery symbol indicating the power source. The power outlet, located on the lower instrument panel, is powered directly from the battery. Items plugged into this power outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent the engine from starting.
  • Page 275 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 273 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
  • Page 276: Power Inverter - If Equipped

    274 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- sory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage. POWER INVERTER —...
  • Page 277: Cupholders

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 275 This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and WARNING! other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts. Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- To avoid serious injury or death: • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. tion3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will •...
  • Page 278: Instrument Panel Cupholders

    276 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel Cupholders variety of container types and sizes. Press down on the container to engage the cupholder retention features. The instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull-out drawer just above the lower storage bin. Super Console —...
  • Page 279: Premium Console Cupholders - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 277 For rear passengers two cupholders are located in the Premium Console Cupholders — If Equipped pull-out drawer, located in the back of the Super Console. On models equipped with premium center consoles, Pull the drawer out to the first position to use the there are four cupholders located on the top of the cupholders.
  • Page 280: Interior Bottle Holders

    278 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Bottle Holders There are four bottle holders located in the interior. One bottle holder is molded into each front interior door trim panels, and one bottle holder is molded into each side sliding interior door trim panel.
  • Page 281: Smoker's Package Kit - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 279 Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped STORAGE With the optional authorized dealer-installed Smoker’s Glove Compartments Package Kit, a removable ash receiver is inserted into one Upper and lower glove compartments are located on the of the two cupholders in the center front instrument passenger side of the instrument panel.
  • Page 282 280 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Upper Glove Compartment Lower Glove Compartment To open the upper compartment, press in on the button, To open the lower compartment pull out on the release located on the left side of the upper door. The door will handle.
  • Page 283: Door Trim Panel Storage

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 281 Door Trim Panel Storage Front Door Storage Both interior front door panels have multiple pockets for storage. Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped The driver’s seatback has a primary storage pocket on all models and an optional secondary mesh pocket.
  • Page 284: Umbrella Holder

    282 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Umbrella Holder Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped An umbrella holder has been conveniently molded into The seat storage bins are located on the floor in front of the left front door entry scuff molding. the second row seats.
  • Page 285: Storage Bin Safety Warning

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 283 WARNING! In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched. • Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin covers open. • Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched while the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not allow children to have access to the second The storage bin cover must be flat and locked to row seat storage bins. Once in the storage bin, avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks, young children may not be able to escape.
  • Page 287: Coat Hooks

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 285 Coat Hooks Coat hooks are located along the headliner for the second and third row seating positions. The coat hook load limit is 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Exceeding the recommended load limit can cause the coat hooks to break or disengage from the vehicle.
  • Page 288: Console Features

    286 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONSOLE FEATURES There are three consoles available: Basic, Premium and Super. WARNING! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices should be stowed while driving.
  • Page 289: Basic Console

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 287 Basic Console To Remove The Basic Floor Console Basic Console features consist of the following: 1. Remove the front anchor cup plug and clip. • The basic console profile allows vehicle occupants to 2.
  • Page 290: Premium Console - If Equipped

    288 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Top tray storage 4. Reinstall the clip first and then while pushing down- ward on the console with slight pressure, reinstall the • Upper storage bin can hold nine regular or 18 thin CDs cover plug.
  • Page 291 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 289 Position 1 shows the console closed with four cupholders Position 2 shows the raised storage tray revealing a large and a convenient storage tray. storage area below. Console Position 1 Console Position 2...
  • Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dual Storage Bins Position 4 shows the complete console in its rearmost position. Again, lifting second latch handle at the front of Position 3 shows the top portion of the console in a the console, allows complete access to a lower storage bin rearward position.
  • Page 293: Super Console - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 291 To Remove The Premium Floor Console 4. Push down on the rear of the console until it is seated in the rear floor bracket. 1. Pull up on the bottom release handle in the front of the console.
  • Page 294 292 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Lower Pass Through Super Console The super console tambour doors are opened by pushing 1 — Front Sliding Tambour Door down on the finger tabs and sliding the door. The front 2 — Cupholder Light Ring tambour door slides forward, the rear tambour door 3 —...
  • Page 295: Cargo Area Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 293 NOTE: The front cupholder light ring and pass through CARGO AREA FEATURES lighting is controlled by a dimming switch located on the Rechargeable Flashlight instrument panel, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the right side The Features Of Your Vehicle”...
  • Page 296 294 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Press And Release Three-Press Switch To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off.
  • Page 297: Rear Window Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 295 • To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear win- REAR WINDOW FEATURES dow defroster only when the engine is operating. Rear Window Defroster CAUTION! The rear window defroster button is located on Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the climate control (Mode) knob.
  • Page 298: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped

    296 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not exceed the The automatic load leveling system will provide a level- maximum vehicle load capacity.
  • Page 299: Deploying The Crossbars

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 297 The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry weight Deploying the Crossbars on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must To deploy the crossbars, completely loosen the thumb not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly screws at both ends of the crossbar and lift the crossbar distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
  • Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Use care when removing and handling the crossbars to prevent damage to the vehicle. Bend the crossbar supports at each end, taking care to keep hand clear of pivoting joint. Slide the thumb screw down.
  • Page 301 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 299 Then, position the crossbars across the roof. NOTE: The crossbars are identical and can be placed in any two of the three deploy positions. Deployed Position Deploy Positions – Choose Two Of Three...
  • Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Make sure the directional arrows on the crossbars align Once the crossbars are set into position, tighten the with the directional arrows on the side rails. Set the thumb screws completely. crossbars into the deployed positions. Tightening Crossbar Crossbar To Side Rail Installation...
  • Page 303 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 301 Stowing the Crossbars Reverse the procedure to stow the crossbars, again, taking care to keep hand clear of pivoting joint. Crossbars are identical and can be stowed in either rail nest. Once the crossbars are stowed, tighten the thumb screws completely.
  • Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do • Long loads which extend over the windshield, such not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large 150 lb (68 kg).
  • Page 305: Sun Screens - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 303 WARNING! Cargo must be securely tied before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
  • Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Sun Screen Extended To lower the sun screen, gently lift the tab upward to disengage the hooks, and feed the screen back into the base sill.
  • Page 307: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ EVIC Red Telltale Lights ....333 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..309 ▫ Oil Change Required ....335 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER —...
  • Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Customer-Programmable Features Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO ..359 (System Setup) ..... . .343 ▫...
  • Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 ▫ Using This Feature.....378 ▫ Dual Video Screen .....389 ▫...
  • Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Replacing The Remote Control Batteries..405 CLIMATE CONTROLS ....433 ▫ Headphones Operation ....406 ▫...
  • Page 311: Instrument Panel Features

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Vents 5 — Upper Glove Compartment 9 — Storage Bin 13 — Hood Release 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Lower Glove Compartment 10 — Cup Holders 14 — Dimmer Switch 3 —...
  • Page 312: Instrument Cluster - Base

    310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE...
  • Page 313: Instrument Cluster - Premium

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM...
  • Page 314: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 4. Turn Signal Indicators 1. Tachometer The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal when the turn signal lever is operated. This gauge measures engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000). Before the pointer reaches the red area, If the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage.
  • Page 315 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 313 6. Odometer Display / Electronic Vehicle Information Base Cluster, use STEP and RESET button (on steering wheel) to access or reset the display. Center (EVIC) Display — If Equipped Message Display Area Odometer Display / Trip Odometer Display The odometer display shows the total distance the vehicle has been When the appropriate conditions exist, the following driven.
  • Page 316 314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Some of the above warnings will be displayed in noFUSE the Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display Area If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the located in the instrument cluster. Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse is improperly installed, or Refer to ”Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) damaged, a “noFUSE”...
  • Page 317 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 315 position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and instrument cluster. For further information, refer to release the STEP button on the steering wheel. To reset “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”. the oil change indicator system (after performing the 7.
  • Page 318 316 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 8. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If Equipped reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper Each tire, including the spare (if provided), tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to should be checked monthly when cold and in-...
  • Page 319 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 317 alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the 9. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more an onboard diagnostic system, called OBD, that tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the monitors engine and automatic transmission con-...
  • Page 320 318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ CAUTION! Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine Light” in the instrument cluster will come on control system.
  • Page 321 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 NOTE: 12. Speedometer • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Indicates vehicle speed. Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on 13. Fuel Door Reminder momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN. The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the •...
  • Page 322 320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” 17. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi- further information.
  • Page 323 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 321 In this case, the light will remain on until the condition WARNING! has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
  • Page 324 322 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The light also will turn on when the parking brake is The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position. ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer.
  • Page 325 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 323 briefly as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on WARNING! while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or the charging system light remains on, it means that the others could be badly burned by steam or boiling vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging...
  • Page 326 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 24. Engine Temperature Warning Light 25. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi- This light informs you of a problem with the tion. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
  • Page 327 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 325 26. Transmission Temperature Warning Light CAUTION! During sustained high speed driving or trailer Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera- towing up long grades on hot days, the auto- ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause matic transmission oil may become too hot.
  • Page 328: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped

    326 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER This system conveniently allows the driver to select a (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- following: tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the...
  • Page 329 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 327 The system allows the driver to select information by UP Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the UP button to scroll up- wheel: ward through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units, System Setup) and sub-menus.
  • Page 330: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays

    328 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL BACK Button The main display area will normally display the main menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main Press the BACK button to scroll back to a menu. The main display area also displays pop up previous menu or sub-menu.
  • Page 331 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 329 • Unstored Messages When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays the following messages: This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples Key in ignition of this message type are Turn Signal On (if a turn signal Ignition or Accessory On is left on) and Lights On (if driver leaves the vehicle).
  • Page 332 330 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Not in Park Oil Change Required Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start Left Front Turn Signal Light Out Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime, if vehicle is in motion) Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out Liftgate Ajar (chime will sound when vehicle starts Right Front Turn Signal Light Out moving)
  • Page 333: Evic White Telltale Lights

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 331 Blind Spot System Not Available — This message is EVIC White Telltale Lights displayed to indicate the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell- system is temporarily unavailable due to sensor block- tales.
  • Page 334: Evic Amber Telltale Lights

    332 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Speed Control SET • Loose Gascap Indicator This light will turn on when the electronic If the vehicle diagnostic system determines speed control is SET. For further information, that the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly refer to “Electronic Speed Control”...
  • Page 335: Evic Red Telltale Lights

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 333 EVIC Red Telltale Lights Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. telltales include: •...
  • Page 336 334 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light • Engine Temperature Warning Light This light informs you of a problem with the This light warns of an overheated engine condi- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap- light will come on when the ignition is first proaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a single turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb...
  • Page 337: Oil Change Required

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335 • Transmission Temperature Warning Light WARNING! This light indicates that the transmission fluid If you continue operating the vehicle when the temperature is running hot. This may occur Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi- with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in light turns on, safely pull over and stop the contact with hot engine or exhaust components and...
  • Page 338: Fuel Economy

    336 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Unless reset, this message will continue to display each Fuel Economy time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Fuel position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and Economy”...
  • Page 339 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 337 NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value. When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km) estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change to a “LOW FUEL”...
  • Page 340: Vehicle Speed

    338 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Speed Trip A Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last Speed” displays highlighted in the EVIC and press the reset. SELECT button.
  • Page 341: Tire Psi

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 339 Tire PSI Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Tire Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Vehicle PSI:” displays highlighted in the EVIC. Press the SELECT Info”...
  • Page 342: Messages

    340 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Messages # NOTE: The system will display the last known outside temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to Select from Main Menu using the UP or DOWN buttons. be driven several minutes before the updated tempera- This feature shows the number of stored warning mes- ture is displayed.
  • Page 343 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 341 NOTE: A good calibration requires a level surface and 4. Press and release the SELECT button to start the an environment free from large metallic objects such as calibration. The “CAL” indicator will be displayed in buildings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, the EVIC.
  • Page 344 342 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, 2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the Setup Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass (Customer-Programmable Features) menu is reached, module is located, and it can cause interference with the then press the SELECT button.
  • Page 345: (System Setup)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 343 Customer-Programmable Features (System through the language choices. Press the SELECT button Setup) to select English, Spanish (Español), French (Français). Then, as you continue, the information will display in the Personal Settings allows you to set and recall features selected language.
  • Page 346 344 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL (18 km/h). The system can be enabled with Sound Only, Remote Unlock Sequence Sound and Display, or turned OFF through the EVIC. To When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s make your selection, press and release the SELECT door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless button until a check-mark appears next to the feature Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button.
  • Page 347 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 345 and radio settings can only return to the memory set Horn with Remote Lock – If Equipped position using the door mounted switch. To make your When this feature is selected, a short horn sound will selection, press and release the SELECT button until a occur when the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
  • Page 348 346 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Flash Lamps with Lock Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will When selected, the headlights on your vehicle will illu- flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the minate when the engine is started and the transmission is RKE transmitter.
  • Page 349 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 347 NOTE: Turning the headlights on during the daytime after the ignition switch is turned OFF. Opening either causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the front vehicle door will cancel this feature. To make your brightness, refer to “Lights”...
  • Page 350 348 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL entering the vehicle. To make your selection, press and Tilt Mirror In Reverse – If Equipped release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears When this feature is selected and the vehicle is placed in next to the feature showing the system has been activated a reverse gear, the driver’s side mirror will tilt downward or the check-mark is removed showing the system has...
  • Page 351: Uconnect® 730N/430/430N Cd/Dvd/Hdd

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 349 mode, in this mode the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will Compass Variance show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as an Refer to “Compass Display” for more information. audible alert when the turn signal is on. When “Blind Turn Menu Off Spot Alert Off”...
  • Page 352: Uconnect® 130

    350 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® 130 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio.
  • Page 353 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 351 SEEK Buttons 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next will begin to blink. listenable station in AM/FM mode.
  • Page 354 352 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between will display.
  • Page 355: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 353 SET/RND button, the station will continue to play but DISC Button will not be stored into pushbutton memory. Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from AM/FM modes to Disc modes. You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press Operation Instructions —...
  • Page 356 354 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than CAUTION! (Continued) 1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be • The Uconnect® 130 is a single CD player. Do not ejected before a new disc can be loaded.
  • Page 357 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 355 NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on RW/FF convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or SEEK Button RW or another CD button is pressed.
  • Page 358: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    356 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Notes on Playing MP3 Files The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats are limited. When •...
  • Page 359 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357 CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after cation quency (kHz) writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,...
  • Page 360: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode

    358 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MP3 player, or iPod®, and utilize the vehicle’s audio...
  • Page 361: Uconnect® 130 With Satellite Radio

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 359 Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio.
  • Page 362 360 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next Uconnect Phone” message will display on the radio listenable station in AM/FM mode.
  • Page 363 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361 Clock Setting Procedure starting at Step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite radio, press the SETUP button and then follow the above 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. procedure, starting at Step 2. 2.
  • Page 364 362 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between will display.
  • Page 365 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 363 16-Digit Character Dis- 16-Digit Character Dis- Program Type Program Type play play No program type or un- None Public Public defined Rhythm and Blues R & B Adult Hits Adlt Hit Religious Music Rel Musc Classical Classicl Religious Talk...
  • Page 366 364 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL station with the same selected Music Type name. The AM/FM Button Music Type function only operates when in the FM Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. mode. SET/RND Button – To Set The Pushbutton If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Memory (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be...
  • Page 367: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 365 and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by MP3 Audio Play pressing the pushbutton twice. NOTE: Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding •...
  • Page 368 366 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you insert a disc with the ignition ON/RUN and the CAUTION! (Continued) radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display other side is a CD) should not be used, and they can will show the track number, and index time in minutes cause damage to the player.
  • Page 369: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367 SEEK Button AM/FM Button Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the Press this button while the CD is playing to activate...
  • Page 370 368 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Supported Media (Disc Types) display the file name and folder name, and will assign a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
  • Page 371 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 369 Supported MP3 File Formats MPEG Specifi- Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) cation quency (kHz) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, extension may cause playback problems.
  • Page 372: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)

    370 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium on the disc.
  • Page 373: Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 371 Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) to return to elapsed time display. Press this button to change the display to time of day. The time of day will display for five seconds (when the Operation Instructions –...
  • Page 374 372 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel- ESN/SID Access come kit that contains general information, including With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- how to setup your on-line listening account. For further tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is...
  • Page 375 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 373 bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within Operating Instructions – Uconnect® (Satellite) the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly Mode on or above the antenna. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or Reception Quality ACC position to operate the radio.
  • Page 376 374 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button able).
  • Page 377: Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 375 SETUP Button You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display following items: window.
  • Page 378: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control

    376 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate NOTE: This section is for Uconnect® 130/230 radios only. For Uconnect® 430/430N, 730N, 731N, 735N or 431 Uconnect®...
  • Page 379 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 377 NOTE: The glove compartment will have a position where the iPod® or consumer electronic audio device cable can be routed through without damaging the cable when closing the lid. This allows routing of the cable without damaging it while closing the lid.
  • Page 380: Using This Feature

    378 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using This Feature Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons By using an iPod® cable, or an external USB device to connect to the USB port: To get into the iPod®/USB/MP3 control mode and access a connected audio device, either press the “AUX”...
  • Page 381 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 379 • Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while • Use the << SEEK and SEEK >> buttons to jump to the playing a track, skips to the next track or press the VR previous or next track. Pressing the SEEK >> button button and say Next Track.
  • Page 382: List Or Browse Mode

    380 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Press the SCAN button to use iPod®/USB/MP3 de- List Or Browse Mode vice scan mode, which will play the first 10 seconds of During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described each track in the current list and then forward to the below, will bring up List mode.
  • Page 383 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 381 • During all List modes, the iPod® displays all lists in • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current list “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom of on the top line and the first item in that list on the the list, just turn the wheel backward (counterclock- second line.
  • Page 384: Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (Btsa)

    382 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA) CAUTION! Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the • Leaving the iPod® or external USB device (or any Uconnect® phone system. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in ex- Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons treme heat or cold can alter the operation or dam- age the device.
  • Page 385: Uconnect® Multimedia - Video

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 383 Selecting A Different Audio Device Browse Browsing is not available on a Bluetooth® Streaming 1. Press the PHONE button to begin. Audio (BTSA) device. Only the current song that is 2. After the Ready prompt and following the beep, say playing will display info.
  • Page 386: Getting Started

    384 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Your vehicle may be equipped with either a standard Getting Started DVD player or a Blu-ray Disc™ Player. If equipped • Screen(s) located in the overhead console: Unfold the with a Blu-ray Disc™ Player, the icon will be present overhead LCD screen(s) by pushing the button on the on the Player.
  • Page 387: Blu-Ray™ Player

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 385 • The system can be controlled by the front seat occu- • Touch the 1 soft-key to select an audio channel, then pants using either the touchscreen radio, the DVD or touch the VES™ Disc soft-key in the media column. Blu-ray Disc™...
  • Page 388 386 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™ jacks: NOTE: Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta- tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the vehicle’s Power Inverter.
  • Page 389 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 387 Select VES AUX1 Mode On The VES Screen Rear VES Soft-key Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls 3. Touch the 1 soft-key and then touch either AUX 1 or AUX 2 in the VES column (depending which AUX 1.
  • Page 390: Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A

    388 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Using The Remote Control 1. Press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control and the Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is playing then only a small banner will appear on the bottom of the screen. 2.
  • Page 391: Dual Video Screen

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 389 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a 2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and automatically selects the appropriate mode after the choose an audio source.
  • Page 392 390 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Channel/Screen 2 select mode information is shown on the right side of the screen. • The VES™ will retain the last setting when turned off. Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. 2.
  • Page 393 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 391 NOTE: • To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key. • Viewing a DVD on the Touchscreen radio screen is not available in all states/provinces.
  • Page 394: Play A Dvd Using The Ves™ Player - If Equipped

    392 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Play A DVD Using The VES™ Player — If Using The Remote Control Equipped 1. Press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control. 1. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The VES™ 2. While looking at Screen 1 or 2, highlight VES DISC by player automatically selects the appropriate mode either pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by after the disc is recognized and starts playing the...
  • Page 395 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 393 NOTE: • Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown on the left side of the screen. • Channel/Screen 2 select mode information is shown on the right side of the screen. • The VES™ will retain the last setting when turned off. Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls 1.
  • Page 396: Play A Blu-Ray Disc™ Using The Blu-Ray™ Player - If Equipped

    394 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Viewing a DVD on the Touchscreen radio screen is not available in all states/provinces. If available, the ve- hicle must be stopped and the shift lever must be in the PARK position for vehicles with an automatic trans- mission.
  • Page 397 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 395 3. To watch a Blu-ray Disc™ on Screen 2 for third row Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Head- 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. phone switch is on Channel 2. 2.
  • Page 398: Listen To An Audio Source While A Video Is Playing

    396 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Viewing a Blu-ray Disc™ on the Touchscreen radio Using The Remote Control screen is not available in all states/provinces. If avail- 1. Press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control and able, the vehicle must be stopped and the shift lever the Select Mode Screen will display, unless a video is must be in the PARK position for vehicles with an playing then only a small banner will appear on the...
  • Page 399 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 397 Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls 1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate. 2. Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
  • Page 400: Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System

    398 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System video is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and • VES™ is able to transmit two channels of stereo audio choose an audio source.
  • Page 401: Ves™ Remote Control - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 399 • Selecting a video source on Channel 2, the video VES™ Remote Control — If Equipped source will display on the third row screen or Screen 2 and can be heard on Channel 2. • The 2nd row screen and 3rd row screen of the Video Entertainment System can play two separate discs by utilizing the touch-screen radio DVD player and Blu- ray Disc Player.
  • Page 402 400 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL audio while the screen is closed, press the Power – In radio modes, press to seek the next tunable button to turn the headphone transmitter on. station. In disc modes, press and hold to fast forward through the current audio track or video chapter.
  • Page 403 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 401 10. PROG Up/Down / Rewind/skip back and fast fwd/ 14. MODE/SOURCE – Press to change the mode of the skip forward – When listening to a radio mode, selected channel. See the Mode Selection section of pressing PROG Up selects the next preset and press- this manual for details on changing modes.
  • Page 404: Blu-Ray™ Player Remote Control - If Equipped

    402 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL – In radio modes, press to seek to the previous Blu-ray™ Player Remote Control — If Equipped tunable station. In disc modes, press and hold to fast rewind through the current audio track or video chapter.
  • Page 405 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 403 audio while the screen is closed, press the Power 6. SETUP – Press to access the Blu-ray™ Setup menu button to turn the headphone transmitter on. screen. When a disc is loaded in the Blu-ray™ player (if equipped) and the VES™...
  • Page 406: Remote Control Storage

    404 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 11. KEYPAD – Press to navigate chapters or titles. Remote Control Storage The video screen(s) come with a built in storage compart- 12. ▪ (Stop) – Stops disc play. ment for the remote control which is accessible when the –...
  • Page 407: Locking The Remote Control

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 405 player (if equipped). If the vehicle is not equipped with a DVD player, follow the radio’s instructions to turn Video Lock on. The radio and the video screen(s) indicate when Video Lock is active. • Pressing the Video Lock again or turning the ignition OFF turns Video Lock OFF and allows remote control operation of the VES™.
  • Page 408: Headphones Operation

    406 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Headphones Operation The headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. Front seat occupants receive some headphone audio coverage to allow them to adjust the headphone volume for the young rear seat occupants that may not be able to do so for themselves.
  • Page 409: Blu-Ray™ Headphones Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 407 Blu-ray™ Headphones Operation The headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. Front seat occupants receive some headphone audio coverage to allow them to adjust the headphone volume for the young rear seat occupants that may not be able to do so for themselves.
  • Page 410: Controls

    408 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Controls NOTE: • When both switches are on Channel 1, the Remote is The headphone power indicator and controls are located controlling Channel 1 and the headphones are tuned on the right ear cup. to the audio of the VES™ Channel 1. NOTE: The rear video system must be turned on before •...
  • Page 411: Replacing The Headphone Batteries

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 409 4. When the Mode Selection menu appears on screen, Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited use the cursor buttons on the remote control to navi- Warranty gate to the available modes and press the OK button to Who Does This Warranty Cover? This warranty covers select the new mode.
  • Page 412: System Information

    410 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TECHNOLOGY IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES PRODUCTS, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR- OR DAMAGES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY RESULT- RANTIES (EXPRESS OR IMPLIED), INCLUDING ANY ING FROM THE USE OF, OR ANY FAILURE OR DE- WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FECT IN, THE PRODUCT, NOR IS UNWIRED LIABLE FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 413 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 411 shared icon will be visible on the VES™ screen. When in When in shared disc mode both the radio and the VES™ shared mode, the same audio source is heard in the have control of the video functions. The VES™ has the shared headphone channel 1 or channel 2.
  • Page 414 412 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Information Mode Display 3. Channel 1 Audio Only/Mute 4. Channel 2 Mode 5. Channel 2 Shared Status 6. Channel 2 Audio Only/Mute 7. Channel 1 ENTER/OK Button Action 8. Channel 2 ENTER/OK Button Action 9. Clock 10.
  • Page 415 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 413 Numeric Keypad Menu makes it easy to enter a specific tuner frequency, satellite channel, or track number. To enter the desired digit: 1. Press the remote control’s navigation buttons ( , ) to navigate to the desired digit. 2.
  • Page 416 414 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Station List Menu Disc Menu When listening to Satellite audio, pressing the remote control’s POP UP/MENU button displays a list of all available channels. Navigate this list using the remote control’s navigation buttons ( , ) to find the desired station, press the remote control’s ENTER/OK button to tune to that station.
  • Page 417 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 415 Display Settings Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed When watching a video source (DVD Video with the disc To listen to only audio portion of the channel with the in Play mode, Aux Video, etc.), pressing the remote screen closed: control’s SETUP button activates the Display Settings •...
  • Page 418 416 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • CD: CD-DA, VCD, CD-TEXT Disc Formats • DVD/CD: MP3, WMA, AAC, DivX (versions 3 – 6) The DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs (12 cm or 8 cm diameter): profile 3.0 •...
  • Page 419 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 417 • Any file that is copy protected will not play. The • Maximum frame rate for progressive source 30 Blu-Ray™ Player will automatically skip the file and frames per second begin playing the next available file. •...
  • Page 420 418 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DVD Audio Support If you record a disc using a personal computer, there may be cases where the DVD player may not be able to play When a DVD-Audio disc is inserted in the DVD player, some or the entire disc, even if it is recorded in a the DVD-Audio title on the disc is played by default compatible format and is playable on other players.
  • Page 421 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 419 • The player recognizes a maximum of 512 files and 99 Compressed Audio Files (MP3 / WMA and ACC) folders per CD-R and CD-RW disc. The DVD / Blu-ray™ Player (if equipped) is capable of •...
  • Page 422 420 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • For Blu-ray™ files, only version 1.0 / 1.1 / 2.2 / 2.3 • If you are creating your own files, the recommended and 2.4 ID3 tag data (such as artist name, track title, fixed bit rate for MP3 files is between 96 and 192 Kbps album, etc.) are supported.
  • Page 423 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 421 Disc Errors The DVD player may shut down during extremely hot conditions, such as when the vehicle’s interior tempera- If the DVD player is unable to read the disc, a Disc Error ture is above 120° F (49° C). The Blu-ray™ Player may message is displayed on the Radio display and the disc is shut down when the vehicle’s interior temperature ex- automatically ejected.
  • Page 424 422 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display All of the Language settings have a special Other setting to accommodate languages other than Japanese or Eng- Other Language Setup lish. These languages are selected using a special four- digit code. To enter a new language code, activate the DVD Setup Menu.
  • Page 425 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 423 selecting the digit, press the remote control’s Right Rating and Password Setup cursor button to select the next digit. Repeat this digit The Rating and Password settings work together to selection sequence for all four digits. control the types of DVDs that your family watches.
  • Page 426 424 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL is displayed. In order to watch the disc, the rear passen- ger must enter the correct password using the password entry method described below. To play all discs without requiring a password, set the DVD player’s rating to Level 8. Setting the rating to Level 1 always requires the password to play any DVD disc.
  • Page 427 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 425 • After the four-digit password is entered, press the To set the password, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: remote control’s ENTER/OK button. If the password is correct, the set password screen is displayed. •...
  • Page 428 426 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To set the rating, activate the DVD Setup Menu and follow these additional instructions: • Using the remote control’s Left and Right cursor buttons, select the Rating tab. • Highlight Change Rating , and then press the remote control’s ENTER/OK button.
  • Page 429 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 427 • Using the remote control’s Up and Down cursor Code, you expressly assume all risk and liability associ- buttons, select the new rating level, and then press the ated with downloading and using the Source Code and remote control’s ENTER/OK button to accept the complying with the user agreements that accompany change.
  • Page 430 428 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE VC-1 Patents PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PER- Cinavia Notice SONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CON- SUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of WITH THE VC-1 STANDARD ( VC-1 VIDEO ) unauthorized copies of some commercially-produced AND/OR (ii) DECODE VC-1 VIDEO THAT WAS...
  • Page 431 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 429 trade secret protection for certain aspects of such tech- Symbol and DTS 2.0 Channel are trademarks of DTS, nology. Cinavia is a trademark of Verance Corporation. Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2004-2010 Verance Corporation. All rights •...
  • Page 432: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped

    430 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trade- STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF marks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are EQUIPPED used under license. Trademark • Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™ and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
  • Page 433: Radio Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 431 The remote sound system controls are located on the rear Radio Operation surface of the steering wheel, at the three and nine Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next o’clock positions. listenable station, and pressing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for the next listenable station.
  • Page 434: Cd/Dvd/Blu-Ray Disc™ Maintenance

    432 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD/BLU-RAY DISC™ MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective coating To keep a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™ in good condition, removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, take the following precautions: or have protection encoding.
  • Page 435: Climate Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 433 CLIMATE CONTROLS The primary control for the rear blower is on the front climate control unit located on the instrument panel. The Climate Control system allows you to regulate the When the front control is in any position other than rear, temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating the front control operates all the rear functions.
  • Page 436 434 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Rear Blower Control — If Equipped • Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the rear system in any mode you select. The rear blower speed increases as you move the control to the right from the “O”...
  • Page 437 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 435 4. Rear Temperature Control — If Equipped 7. Front Defrost Mode • Provides temperature control for the rear cabin. Turn Air is directed through the windshield and side left for cooler or right for warmer temperature settings window demist outlets.
  • Page 438 436 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: CAUTION! (Continued) • You can turn off the heated mirror feature at anytime • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive by pressing the rear window defroster switch a second window cleaners on the interior surface of the time.
  • Page 439 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 437 NOTE: 10. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button • If the Recirculation button is pressed when the system Press and release to change the current setting. is in Defrost mode the Recirculation LED indicator will The indicator illuminates when ON. flash 3 times to indicate Recirculation mode is not allowed.
  • Page 440: Rear Manual Climate Control - If Equipped

    438 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 12. Bi-Level Mode Button Economy Mode If ECONOMY mode is desired, press the A/C button to Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. turn off the indicator light and the A/C compressor. NOTE: There is a difference in temperature (in Rotate the temperature control knob to the desired tem- any conditions other than full cold or full hot), between perature.
  • Page 441 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 439 The rear blower and temperature controls for the rear Rear Blower Control seat passengers are located in the headliner, near the The primary control for the rear blower is on the front center of the vehicle. climate control unit, located on the instrument panel.
  • Page 442 440 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Rear Mode Control CAUTION! (Continued) Headliner Mode just behind the sliding door. Do not block or place objects directly in front of the inlet grille or heater Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each outlets.
  • Page 443: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 441 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped • Front Three-Zone ATC allows both driver and front passenger seat occupant, and rear seat occupants to select individual comfort settings. • When occupants in the vehicle select the AUTO mode operation, a comfort temperature can be set by using the temperature up and down buttons, and the auto blower operation will be set automatically.
  • Page 444 442 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Left Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display 7. Right Front Seat Occupant Temperature Display This display shows the temperature setting for the left This display shows the temperature setting for the right front seat occupant. front seat occupant.
  • Page 445 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 443 10. Rear Control Button 13. Climate Control OFF Button Provides toggle operation between front control screen Press and release to turn the Climate Control OFF. If the and rear control screen. Push the button to activate the control is OFF, press any button to turn the control ON.
  • Page 446 444 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17. SYNC Button Once the desired temperature is displayed, the system will achieve and automatically maintain that comfort Press and release to control the temperature setting for all level. three zones from the driver temperature control. 3.
  • Page 447 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 445 • Air Conditioning (A/C) To provide you with maximum comfort in the automatic mode, during cold start-ups, the blower fan will remain The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator on low until the engine warms up. The fan will engage to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning immediately if the Defrost mode is selected, or by chang- system.
  • Page 448 446 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The Front ATC Panel The Three-Zone ATC system allows for adjustment of the rear climate controls from the front ATC panel. To change the rear system settings: • Press REAR button to change control to rear control mode, Rear display (below) will appear.
  • Page 449 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 447 3. Blower Control Display NOTE: In many temperature positions, the Bi-Level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head- This display shows the current Blower speed selection. liner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets. 4.
  • Page 450 448 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pressing the Rear Temperature Lock button on the front ATC panel, illuminates a lock symbol in the rear display. The rear temperature and air source are controlled from the front ATC panel. Rear second row occupants can only adjust the rear ATC control when the Rear Temperature Lock button is turned off.
  • Page 451 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 449 2. Rotate the Rear Blower, Rear Temperature and the customer-programmable feature. Refer to the “Elec- Rear Mode Control knobs to suit your comfort needs. tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer- Programmable Features” in this Section. 3.
  • Page 452: Summer Operation

    450 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Bi-Level Mode Rear Temperature Control To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle, Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to lower floor outlets. the temperature, and clockwise to increase the tempera- NOTE: In many temperature positions, the Bi-Level ture.
  • Page 453: Winter Operation

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 451 Winter Operation Window Fogging To ensure the best possible heater and defroster perfor- Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild, rainy mance, make sure the engine cooling system is function- and/or humid weather. To clear the windows, select Defrost or Mix mode and increase the front blower speed.
  • Page 454: Operating Tips Chart

    452 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart...
  • Page 455 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .462 STARTING PROCEDURES ....457 ▫ Automatic Transmission ....457 ▫...
  • Page 456 454 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN)...496 POWER STEERING .....476 ▫...
  • Page 457 STARTING AND OPERATING 455 ▫ Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped ..509 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....526 ▫ Full Size Spare — If Equipped ... .510 ▫...
  • Page 458 456 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles VEHICLE LOADING ....536 (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles ... . .533 ▫...
  • Page 459: Starting Procedures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 457 STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if in a location accessible to children, and do not present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with...
  • Page 460: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)

    458 STARTING AND OPERATING soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will If The Engine Fails To Start continue to run, and it will disengage automatically when the engine is running. WARNING! 3. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage •...
  • Page 461: After Starting

    STARTING AND OPERATING 459 If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not WARNING! (Continued) have enough power to continue running when the key • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster fob is released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor.
  • Page 462: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped

    460 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits CAUTION! quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- grounded, three-wire extension cord.
  • Page 463 STARTING AND OPERATING 461 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the running.
  • Page 464: Key Ignition Park Interlock

    462 STARTING AND OPERATING before the ignition switch can be turned to the full OFF WARNING! (Continued) (key removal) position. The key fob can only be removed • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with from the ignition when the ignition is in the full OFF access to an unlocked vehicle.
  • Page 465: Fuel Economy (Econ) Mode

    STARTING AND OPERATING 463 Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode When the Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will change the following: The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can improve the vehi- • The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift cle’s overall fuel economy during normal driving condi- tions.
  • Page 466: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission

    464 STARTING AND OPERATING Six-Speed Automatic Transmission The transmission gear position display (located in the instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of PARK (Refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Inter- lock System”...
  • Page 467: Gear Ranges

    STARTING AND OPERATING 465 The transmission shift lever has only PARK, REVERSE, PARK (P) NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift positions. Manual down- This range supplements the parking brake by locking the shifts can be made using the Electronic Range Select transmission. The engine can be started in this range. (ERS) shift control (described later in this section).
  • Page 468 466 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If parking brake. Always apply the parking brake your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
  • Page 469 STARTING AND OPERATING 467 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Allowing children to be alone in a vehicle unat- those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, tended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is child or others could be seriously or fatally injured.
  • Page 470 468 STARTING AND OPERATING The following indicators should be used to ensure that CAUTION! you have engaged the transmission into the PARK posi- • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you tion: must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF •...
  • Page 471 STARTING AND OPERATING 469 started in this range. Apply the parking brake and shift DRIVE (D) the transmission into PARK if you must leave the vehicle. This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- WARNING! shifts, and the best fuel economy.
  • Page 472 470 STARTING AND OPERATING temperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im- PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper- proves warm up time of the engine and transmission to ate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be illu- achieve maximum efficiency.
  • Page 473 STARTING AND OPERATING 471 NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- position, the transmission will operate automatically, mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your shifting between all available gears. Tapping the shift earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has lever to the left (-) will activate ERS mode, display the diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could current gear in the instrument cluster, and maintain that...
  • Page 474 472 STARTING AND OPERATING Transmission Gear Position Display Actual 1–2 1–3 1–4 1–5 1–6 1–6 Gear(s) Al- lowed • The transmission fluid has reached an adequate tem- NOTE: To select the proper gear position for maximum deceleration (engine braking), tap the shift lever to the perature.
  • Page 475: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

    STARTING AND OPERATING 473 A clutch within the torque converter engages automati- DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES cally at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly Acceleration different feeling or response during normal operation in Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- the upper gears.
  • Page 476: Traction

    474 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction DRIVING THROUGH WATER When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Driving through water more than a few inches/ wedge of water to build up between the tire and road centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure surface.
  • Page 477: Shallow Standing Water

    STARTING AND OPERATING 475 Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! (Continued) Although your vehicle is capable of driving through • Driving through standing water may cause damage shallow standing water, consider the following Cautions to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always and Warnings before doing so. inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans- mission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., CAUTION!
  • Page 478: Power Steering

    476 STARTING AND OPERATING If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will WARNING! still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during cle’s traction capabilities.
  • Page 479: Power Steering Fluid Check

    STARTING AND OPERATING 477 apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- WARNING! pated. Coordinate inspection efforts through an autho- rized dealer. Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. CAUTION! Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
  • Page 480: Parking Brake

    478 STARTING AND OPERATING If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all surfaces. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa- tion.
  • Page 481 STARTING AND OPERATING 479 NOTE: WARNING! • When the parking brake is applied and the automatic • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Light”...
  • Page 482: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    480 STARTING AND OPERATING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING! (Continued) The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged vehicle stability and brake performance under most before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake braking conditions.
  • Page 483 STARTING AND OPERATING 481 • Brake pedal pulsations. WARNING! (Continued) • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end • The Anti-Lock Brake System cannot prevent colli- of the stop. sions, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too WARNING! closely, or hydroplaning.
  • Page 484: Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light

    482 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light Warning Light” does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the bulb repaired as soon as possible. The “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” moni- tors the anti-lock brake system. The light will If both the “Brake Warning Light”...
  • Page 485: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 483 Traction Control System (TCS) flashes during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt The Traction Control System (TCS) monitors the amount your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions, of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels.
  • Page 486: Brake Assist System (Bas)

    484 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! The Brake Assist System (BAS) is designed to optimize • The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys- the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency brak- ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase ing maneuvers.
  • Page 487 STARTING AND OPERATING 485 wheel to assist in counteracting the over/under steer WARNING! condition. Engine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path. The Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual...
  • Page 488 486 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Operating Modes When in the “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion of ESC, except for the “limited slip” feature described in the TCS section, has been disabled and the “ESC OFF Indicator The “ESC Off” switch is located in the center Light”...
  • Page 489 STARTING AND OPERATING 487 NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving WARNING! with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or • When in Partial Off mode, the TCS functionality gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” mode by pressing the “ESC Off”...
  • Page 490: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)

    488 STARTING AND OPERATING • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at will be ON even if it was turned off previously. speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho- •...
  • Page 491: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 489 swaying trailer is recognized. No driver action is re- Hill Start Assist (HSA) quired. Note that TSC cannot stop all trailers from The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when swaying. Always use caution when towing a trailer and starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill.
  • Page 492 490 STARTING AND OPERATING • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., Disabling/Enabling HSA vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- If you wish to turn on or off the HSA system, it can be ing uphill is in REVERSE gear). done using the Customer Programmable Features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
  • Page 493 STARTING AND OPERATING 491 5. Release the clutch pedal (if equipped). Towing With HSA HSA will provide assistance when starting on a grade 6. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn to the left. when pulling a trailer. 7. Press the “ESC Off” switch (located in the lower switch bank below the climate controls) four times WARNING! within 20 seconds.
  • Page 494: Tire Safety Information

    492 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING! (Continued) Tire Markings • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle on a hill without putting the transmission in PARK and using the parking brake, it will roll down the hill and could cause a collision with another ve- hicle or object.
  • Page 495 STARTING AND OPERATING 493 • 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 496 494 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 497 STARTING AND OPERATING 495 EXAMPLE: R = Construction code — R means radial construction — D means diagonal or bias construction 15 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol —...
  • Page 498: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    496 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Load Identification: ..blank..= Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire Extra Load (XL) = Extra load (or reinforced) tire Light Load (LL) = Light load tire C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load—...
  • Page 499 STARTING AND OPERATING 497 EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation — This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits) ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)
  • Page 500: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    498 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
  • Page 501: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    STARTING AND OPERATING 499 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 502 500 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 503 STARTING AND OPERATING 501 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 504 502 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- NOTE: sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg. • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
  • Page 505 STARTING AND OPERATING 503...
  • Page 506: Tires - General Information

    504 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 507: Tire Inflation Pressures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 505 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 508 506 STARTING AND OPERATING • Inspect tires for signs of tire wear or visible damage. Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with temperature changes. CAUTION! Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change.
  • Page 509: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation

    STARTING AND OPERATING 507 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 510: All Season Tires - If Equipped

    508 STARTING AND OPERATING Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and on ice. If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires, be additional information. aware these tires are not designed for winter or cold driving conditions. For more information, contact a au- Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have thorized dealer.
  • Page 511: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 509 Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, was originally equipped with your vehicle and should refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph tire rotation pattern.
  • Page 512: Full Size Spare - If Equipped

    510 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 513: Tire Spinning

    STARTING AND OPERATING 511 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 514: Life Of Tire

    512 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 515: Replacement Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 513 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 516: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)

    514 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
  • Page 517 STARTING AND OPERATING 515 • Install on front tires only. CAUTION! • On a 225/65R16 100H use of a traction device that To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the meets the SAE type “Class S” specification is recom- following precautions: mended.
  • Page 518: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    516 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 all season type tions on the method of installation, operating tires.
  • Page 519: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 517 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the cold inflation tire placard pressure require- ments found on the tire placard label located on the driver’s-side B-Pillar. The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C).
  • Page 520 518 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if NOTE: The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this infor- threshold for any reason, including low temperature mation.
  • Page 521 STARTING AND OPERATING 519 NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care • The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have failure or condition.
  • Page 522: Base System

    520 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Tire Pressure and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in Warnings the tire. The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” Base System will illuminate in the instrument cluster, a The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim “LOW TIRE PRESSURE”...
  • Page 523 STARTING AND OPERATING 521 • Accumulation of excessive snow and/or ice around NOTE: The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this infor- the wheels or wheel housings. mation. •...
  • Page 524: Premium System - If Equipped

    522 STARTING AND OPERATING • After driving for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph Premium System – If Equipped (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim- Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev- remain on solid.
  • Page 525 STARTING AND OPERATING 523 TPMS Low Pressure Warnings NOTE: The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this infor- The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will illumi- mation. nate in the instrument cluster, and an audible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire SERVICE TPM SYSTEM Message pressures are low.
  • Page 526 524 STARTING AND OPERATING message will not be present, and a pressure value will be message is then followed by a graphic display with displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by pressure values still shown. This indicates that the pres- any of the following scenarios: sure values are still being received from the TPM sensors but they may not be in the correct vehicle position.
  • Page 527 STARTING AND OPERATING 525 • After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above pressure value instead of dashes (- -), as long no tire 15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring pressure is below the low pressure warning limit in Telltale Light”...
  • Page 528: Fuel Requirements

    526 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPM sensors are regulated under one of the follow- Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to ing licenses: your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is United States MRXC4W4MA4 required.
  • Page 529: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends

    STARTING AND OPERATING 527 Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are spe- CAUTION! (Continued) cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im- blends may result in starting and drivability prob- prove air quality. lems, damage critical fuel system components, cause The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso- emissions to exceed the applicable standard, and/or lines.
  • Page 530: Mmt In Gasoline

    528 STARTING AND OPERATING If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 MMT In Gasoline fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl) • Operate in a lean mode. is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane.
  • Page 531: Fuel System Cautions

    STARTING AND OPERATING 529 conditions and they would result in additional cost. CAUTION! (Continued) Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition fuel. malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to Fuel System Cautions overheat.
  • Page 532: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    530 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 533 STARTING AND OPERATING 531 CAUTION! Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. E-85 Fuel Cap E-85 Badge...
  • Page 534: Ethanol Fuel (E-85)

    532 STARTING AND OPERATING Ethanol Fuel (E-85) For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat- ing between E-85 and unleaded gasoline is recom- E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and mended. 15% unleaded gasoline. When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that: WARNING! •...
  • Page 535: Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles

    STARTING AND OPERATING 533 • Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully Starting compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C).
  • Page 536: Replacement Parts

    534 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Parts ADDING FUEL Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com- left side of the vehicle.
  • Page 537 STARTING AND OPERATING 535 NOTE: The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened WARNING! while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door.
  • Page 538: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    536 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Tighten the fuel filler cap until a “clicking” sound is heard. This is an indication that the fuel filler cap is • When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank properly tightened. Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic Sys- is full.
  • Page 539: Vehicle Certification Label

    STARTING AND OPERATING 537 Vehicle Certification Label Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. the drivers side B-Pillar or the rear of the driver’s door. This includes driver, passengers, and cargo.
  • Page 540 538 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Size values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents added. the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.
  • Page 541: Trailer Towing

    STARTING AND OPERATING 539 Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and TRAILER TOWING shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension In this section you will find safety tips and information components do not necessarily increase the vehicle’s on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do GVWR.
  • Page 542 540 STARTING AND OPERATING exceed the GVWR. Refer to “Vehicle Loading/Vehicle WARNING! Certification Label” in “Starting and Operating” for further information. It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) can result if either rating is exceeded.
  • Page 543 STARTING AND OPERATING 541 Trailer Sway Control Weight-Distributing Hitch The trailer sway control can be a mechanical telescoping A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- link that can be installed between the hitch receiver and age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable fric- for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tion associated with the telescoping motion to dampen...
  • Page 544 542 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 545 STARTING AND OPERATING 543 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. GCWR (Gross Engine/ Max. GTW (Gross Max. Tongue Combined Weight Frontal Area Transmission Trailer Weight) Weight Rating) 3.6L/Automatic...
  • Page 546 544 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire Safety Information”...
  • Page 547 STARTING AND OPERATING 545 NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
  • Page 548 546 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as the hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
  • Page 549 STARTING AND OPERATING 547 • Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage WARNING! (Continued) before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General 2. GTW Information” in “Starting and Operating” for the 3. GAWR proper inspection procedure. 4.
  • Page 550 548 STARTING AND OPERATING • An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is WARNING! required when towing a trailer with electronically • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic hydraulic brake lines.
  • Page 551 STARTING AND OPERATING 549 Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven- pin wiring harness.
  • Page 552: Towing Tips

    550 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Automatic Transmission The DRIVE gear can be selected when towing. However, if frequent shifting occurs while in DRIVE, use the Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control to select a lower gear range.
  • Page 553 STARTING AND OPERATING 551 If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 Cooling System minutes of continuous operation, then change the trans- To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- mission fluid and filter as specified for “police, taxi, fleet, heating, take the following actions: or frequent trailer towing.”...
  • Page 554: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    552 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground All Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Front Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer Recreational Towing – All Models 3.
  • Page 555 STARTING AND OPERATING 553 CAUTION! DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drive- train will result. CAUTION! Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam- age from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 557: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...557 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED ......570 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
  • Page 558 556 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Road Tire Installation ....588 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ... . .594 JUMP-STARTING .
  • 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 lower center area of the instrument panel. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
  • Page 560: Tirefit Kit - If Equipped

    558 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! Small punctures up to ¼” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be Driving with a hot cooling system could damage sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or your vehicle.
  • Page 561: Tirefit Storage

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 559 TIREFIT Storage 2. Turn the two rear left side trim panel latches to release the trim panel. The TIREFIT kit is stowed behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area. TIREFIT Kit TIREFIT Kit Location 1.
  • Page 562: Tirefit Kit Components And Operation

    560 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation 4. Power Button 5. Mode Select Knob 6. Sealant Hose (Clear) 7. Air Pump Hose (Black) 8. Power Plug (located on bottom side of TIREFIT Kit) Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Your TIREFIT kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode.
  • Page 563: Tirefit Usage Precautions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 561 Selecting Sealant Mode TIREFIT Usage Precautions • Using the TIREFIT sealant may cause the Tire Pressure Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to this position to inject the TIRE- Monitoring System (TPMS) to become inoperable. It is FIT Sealant and to inflate the tire.
  • Page 564 562 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 565: Sealing A Tire With Tirefit

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 563 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 566 564 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 567 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 565 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 568 566 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) storage location. Quickly proceed to (D) “Drive Ve- pressure within 15 minutes: hicle.” • The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive CAUTION! the vehicle further.
  • Page 569 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 567 3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and WARNING! screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve stem. TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using 4.
  • Page 570 568 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Disconnect the TIREFIT kit from the valve stem, (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement: reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12 1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color). Volt outlet.
  • Page 571: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 569 7. Return the TIREFIT kit to its storage location in the Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting vehicle. the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle.
  • Page 572: Jacking And Tire Changing - If Equipped

    570 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING —...
  • Page 573: Jack Location

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 571 Jack Location WARNING! (Continued) The jack, jack handle and winch handle tools are stowed • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area. vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
  • Page 574: Spare Tire Removal

    572 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Removal The spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located under the center of the vehicle between the front doors by means of a cable winch mechanism. The “spare tire drive” nut is located on the floor, under a plastic cap at the front of the floor console or under front super console forward bin liner.
  • Page 575: To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 573 To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut To access the spare tire winch drive nut and lower the spare tire, you will need to refer to one of the following center console configurations. Super Console For vehicles equipped with the Super Console, the spare tire winch assembly drive nut is located beneath the console.
  • Page 576 574 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Open the front drawer to expose the storage compart- Premium/Base/Cargo Center Console ment. Pull the Winch Cover assembly plug (if equipped) to access the winch drive nut. 3. Remove the liner from the console’s storage compart- ment to access the spare tire winch drive nut.
  • Page 577: Spare Tire Tools

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 575 Spare Tire Tools The tool pouch contains three pieces and can be as- sembled into a spare tire hook; to remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly from under the vehicle, or a Winch T-handle; to raise/lower the compact spare tire/ cover assembly.
  • Page 578: Spare Tire Removal Instructions

    576 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Removal Instructions The spare tire is located under the vehicle beneath the center console area. Assembling The Spare Tire Hook A — Spare Tire Hook/T-handle B — Extension 1 C — Extension 2 Spare Tire And Cover 1.
  • Page 579 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 577 2. Rotate the nut to the left until the winch mechanism stops turning freely. This will allow enough slack in the cable to allow you to pull the spare tire out from underneath the vehicle. CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch T-handle only.
  • Page 580: Preparations For Jacking

    578 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Stand the tire/cover assembly upright and remove the Preparations For Jacking wheel spacer by squeezing the winch retaining tabs 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or together. Push the retainer through the spare tire to slippery areas.
  • Page 581: Jacking Instructions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 579 5. Turn OFF the ignition. Jacking Instructions 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally WARNING! opposite the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help tire, block the left rear wheel.
  • Page 582 580 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a Jack Warning Label service center where it can be raised on a lift.
  • Page 583 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 581 2. There are two jack engagement locations on each side CAUTION! of the vehicle body. These locations are on the sill flange of the vehicle body. Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated.
  • Page 584 582 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Front jack location is on the sill flange of the vehicle body and is located 6 in (150 mm) from door edge. Rear Jack Engaged Front Jack Locations...
  • Page 585 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 583 WARNING! Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
  • Page 586 584 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 5. Remove the wheel lug nuts, for vehicles with wheel covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand.
  • Page 587 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 585 NOTE: Do not install the wheel cover on the compact 10. Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact spare tire spare. cover assembly in the rear cargo area. Do not stow the deflated tire in the compact spare tire location. 7.
  • Page 588: Securing The Compact Spare Tire

    586 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Securing The Compact Spare Tire CAUTION! 1. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form a The winch mechanism is designed for use with the T-handle and fit the winch T-handle over the drive winch T-handle only. Use of an air wrench or other nut.
  • Page 589 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 587 4. Using the winch T-handle, rotate the drive nut to the CAUTION! right until the compact spare tire/cover assembly is drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle. The compact spare tire/cover assembly must be used when the compact spare tire is stored.
  • Page 590: Road Tire Installation

    588 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Road Tire Installation Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels with wheel covers, install two lug nuts on the mounting studs which are on each side of the valve stem.
  • Page 591 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 589 3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the 7. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly snapping the cover over the two lug nuts.
  • Page 592: Jump-Starting

    590 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this section for CAUTION! proper wheel lug nut torque. Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any 5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a other booster source with a system voltage greater torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,...
  • Page 593 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 591 WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent electrical contact.
  • Page 594: Jump-Starting Procedure

    592 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park CAUTION! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle WARNING! or the discharged vehicle.
  • Page 595 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 593 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper 6. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of negative (-) post of the vehicle with the discharged the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery battery.
  • Page 596: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    594 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! CAUTION! Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
  • Page 597: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 595 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi- • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near...
  • Page 598 596 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 5. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access hole, and push and hold the override release lever forward. 6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position. 7.
  • Page 599: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 597 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground ALL MODELS Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable: • Transmission in NEUTRAL Wheel lift Rear •...
  • Page 600 598 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle’s battery is The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with discharged, see Shift Lever Override in this section for all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. If flatbed instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK for equipment is not available, and the transmission is towing.
  • Page 601 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 599 CAUTION! Towing faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than 15 mi (24 km) with front wheels on the ground can cause severe transmission damage. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. CAUTION! Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ments can cause severe transmission damage.
  • Page 603: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....611 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..603 ▫ Exhaust System ..... .612 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —...
  • Page 604 602 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From ▫ Fog Lamps ......648 Corrosion ......631 ▫...
  • Page 605: Engine Compartment - 3.6L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L 1 — Air Filter 6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Battery 9 —...
  • Page 606: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    604 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
  • Page 607: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 605 “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 608 606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test, the ignition or start the engine. This means that your which you can use prior to going to the test station. To vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must not proceed to the I/M station.
  • Page 609: Replacement Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 607 Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is available which include detailed service information for ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced attempting any procedure yourself.
  • Page 610: Maintenance Procedures

    608 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids services determined by the engineers who designed your that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle.
  • Page 611: Engine Oil

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609 Engine Oil Change Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is Checking Oil Level time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
  • Page 612 610 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine Identification Symbol MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®, Shell This symbol means that the oil has Helix®...
  • Page 613: Engine Oil Filter

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 611 Synthetic Engine Oils station or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- your area. mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes Engine Oil Filter are followed.
  • Page 614: Exhaust System

    612 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust provide a measure of protection in the case of engine system.
  • Page 615 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613 WARNING! CAUTION! • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control and can eventually poison you.
  • Page 616: Maintenance-Free Battery

    614 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- age: portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in damage.
  • Page 617 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615 WARNING! CAUTION! • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can • It is essential when replacing the cables on the burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid battery that the positive cable is attached to the to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.
  • Page 618: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    616 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- at the start of each warm season. This service should tioning system.
  • Page 619 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 617 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental operating or personal injury may result. Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product.
  • Page 620: Body Lubrication

    618 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure to properly install the filter will result in the need to replace it more often. 7. Rotate the glove compartment door back into position. Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,...
  • Page 621: Windshield Wiper Blades

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619 attention should also be given to hood latching compo- Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from nents to ensure proper function. When performing other the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
  • Page 622: Cooling System

    620 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid Cooling System when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates. WARNING! WARNING! • When working near the radiator cooling fan, Commercially available windshield washer solvents disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition are flammable.
  • Page 623 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621 Coolant Checks With the engine at normal operating temperature (but not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of months (before the onset of freezing weather, where engine coolant (antifreeze) from the radiator drain cock.
  • Page 624 622 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add cool- CAUTION! ant properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than lead to severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is needed to be added to the system please contact your specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- local authorized dealer.
  • Page 625 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 623 you use the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conform- CAUTION! (Continued) ing to MS-12106) throughout the life of your vehicle. • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine Please review these recommendations for using Organic coolant (antifreeze) products.
  • Page 626 624 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- • Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recom- ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant mended and can result in cooling system damage. If (antifreeze) solution.
  • Page 627 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625 rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- WARNING! mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
  • Page 628 626 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, only OAT coolant that meets the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti- the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS- freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant 12106 should be added to the coolant bottle.
  • Page 629: Brake System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 627 • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter WARNING! (Continued) operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may possible brake damage. You would not have your full result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) braking capacity in an emergency.
  • Page 630 628 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake WARNING! (Continued) pads wear. However, low fluid level may be caused by a • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or leak and a checkup may be needed. moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid.
  • Page 631: Automatic Transmission

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 629 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure. in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter This could result in a collision.
  • Page 632 630 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may your authorized dealer immediately to have the trans- adversely affect seals. mission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmission CAUTION! damage.
  • Page 633: Appearance Care And Protection From

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 631 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage.
  • Page 634 632 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- Special Care lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and Tar Remover to remove. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
  • Page 635 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 633 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, • For chrome wheels, use MOPAR® Chrome Cleaner de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well (Part#04318013) or equivalent. packaged and sealed. • For aluminum wheels, use MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner •...
  • Page 636 634 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped Interior Care Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- Instrument Panel Surfaces ner: The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface, • Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting which minimizes reflections in the windshield.
  • Page 637 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 635 Cleaning Leather Upholstery WARNING! MOPAR® Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom- Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. mended for leather upholstery. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
  • Page 638 636 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses. The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care Glass Surfaces must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
  • Page 639: Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 637 Seat Belt Maintenance Cleaning Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical The liner is top shelf dishwasher safe, or you may follow solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. the cleaning procedure below. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
  • Page 640: Fuses

    638 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES WARNING! (Continued) • If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air WARNING! bag system, braking system), power unit systems • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap- (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system propriate replacement fuse with the same amp blows, contact an authorized dealer.
  • Page 641 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 639 CAUTION! • When installing the Totally Integrated Power Mod- ule cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power Module, and possibly result in a electrical system failure.
  • Page 642 640 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 40 Amp Green — Power Folding Seat 30 Amp Pink — Power Liftgate Module 30 Amp Pink — Rear Door Module 25 Amp Natural — Driver Door Node 25 Amp Natural —...
  • Page 643 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 641 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 60 Amp Yellow — Ignition Off Draw (IOD) – Main 40 Amp Green — Rear Window Defogger 40 Amp Green — Front Blower 40 Amp Green — Starter Solenoid 20 Amp Blue —...
  • Page 644 642 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #1 (ACC), Rain Sensor, Cigar Lighter (Instrument Panel or with Console Rear) — 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #2 (BATT/ACC SELECT) – Center Seat or with Console Rear —...
  • Page 645 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 643 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 20 Amp Yellow Rear View Mirror, Instrument Cluster, Multi-Function Control Switch, Tire Pressure Monitor, Glow Plug Module – If Equipped — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module/Occupant Classification Module — 15 Amp Blue Left Tail/License/Park Lamp, Running Lamps —...
  • Page 646 644 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 10 Amp Red Wireless Control Module, Keyless Entry Module — 10 Amp Red Powertrain, Transmission Control Module — 10 Amp Red Occupant Classification Module — 15 Amp Blue Rear Wiper Module, Power Folding Mirror —...
  • Page 647: Vehicle Storage

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 645 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 10 Amp Red Antilock Brakes, Stability Control, Stop Lamp, Fuel Pump — 25 Amp Natural Door Lock/Unlock Motors, Liftgate Lock/Unlock Motors • Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery. The power windows are fused by a 25 Amp circuit breaker located in the Totally Integrated Power Module.
  • Page 648: Replacement Bulbs

    646 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS Bulb Number Removable Console Interior Bulbs Lamp – If Equipped Bulb Number Visor Vanity Lamps 6501966 Center & Rear Dome NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized Lamp dealer for replacement instructions. Center & Rear Reading Lamps Exterior Bulbs Front Door Courtesy...
  • Page 649: Bulb Replacement

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 647 Headlamps Bulb Number Center High-Mounted LED (Serviced at Autho- 1. Raise the hood to access the rear of the headlamp Stop Lamp rized Dealer) housing. Backup Lamp 3157 2. Slide the red lock tab rearward on the connector, then License depress the tab and remove the connector from the bulb.
  • Page 650: Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps

    648 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Connect the wiring connector to bulb and slide red 1. From behind the bumper fascia, or the access panel on lock tab forward. the air dam, squeeze the two tabs on the side of the bulb socket and pull straight out from the fog lamp.
  • Page 651: Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker And Backup Lamps

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 649 Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker And Backup Lamps 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Remove the tail lamp assembly by removing the two screws from the inboard side. Use a fiber stick or similar tool to gently pry the light on the outboard side to disengage the two ball studs.
  • Page 652: Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)

    650 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Twist the socket and remove from the lamp assembly. License Lamp The license plate lamp is located under the tailgate light 4. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. bar and above the license plate. 5.
  • Page 653: Fluid Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 651 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 20 Gallons 76 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified). 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters Cooling System * 3.6L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Cool- 13.4 Quarts 12.6 Liters ant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106.
  • Page 654: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

    652 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the require- ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and Shell...
  • Page 655: Chassis

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 653 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission Use Only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR® ATF+4® Fluid. Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®...
  • Page 657: Maintenance Schedules

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart ....658 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .656...
  • Page 658 656 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 659 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 657 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 660 658 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary.
  • Page 661 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 659 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. Replace spark plugs (3.6L en- gine). ** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
  • Page 662 660 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
  • Page 663 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 661 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

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .665 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
  • Page 666 664 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .671 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 the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental YOUR VEHICLE vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment.
  • Page 668: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center

    666 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 •...
  • Page 669: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 667 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only Impaired (TDD/TTY) the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
  • Page 670: Warranty Information

    668 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE We appreciate that you have made a major investment WARRANTY INFORMATION when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
  • Page 671: In Canada

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 669 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans- investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/ campaign.
  • Page 672 670 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain- Owner’s Manuals ing, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group LLC ve- These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the hicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac- system, and/or components is written in straightforward quaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC vehicles.
  • Page 673: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 671 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- teristics and climate. The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
  • Page 674: Temperature Grades

    672 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The temperature grade for this tire is established for representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
  • Page 675 INDEX...
  • Page 676 674 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... .623 Air Conditioning System, Zone Control..433 Adding Fuel ......534 Air Pressure, Tires.
  • Page 677 INDEX 675 Adding Fluid ......630 Brake Control System, Electronic ....482 Fluid and Filter Changes .
  • Page 678 676 INDEX Cargo Compartment ..... . .293 Coin Holder ......286 Luggage Carrier .
  • Page 679 INDEX 677 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ....623 Diagnostic System, Onboard ....604 Coolant Capacity .
  • Page 680 678 INDEX Electrical Power Outlets.....269 Compartment Identification ....603 Electric Remote Mirrors .
  • Page 681 INDEX 679 Exhaust System......117 Replacement Parts ..... . .534 Exterior Lights .
  • Page 682 680 INDEX Clean Air ......526 Fuses ........638 Conserving .
  • Page 683 INDEX 681 GVWR ....... . .537 Hill Start Assist......489 Hitches Hazard Trailer Towing .
  • Page 684 682 INDEX Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ....638 Lane Change Assist ......227 Interior Appearance Care .
  • Page 685 INDEX 683 Center Mounted Stop ....650 Park ....... .648 Daytime Running .
  • Page 686 684 INDEX Locks ........34 Exterior Folding ......132 Door .
  • Page 687 INDEX 685 Odometer.......313 Outside Rearview Mirrors ....130 Oil Change Indicator .
  • Page 688 686 INDEX Seats ....... .183 Rear Heater ......438 Sliding Door .
  • Page 689 INDEX 687 Restraint, Head......192 And Pregnant Women .....73 Restraints, Child .
  • Page 690 688 INDEX Service Assistance ......665 Engine Fails to Start .....458 Service Contract .
  • Page 691 INDEX 689 Sway Control, Trailer..... . .488 High Speed ......507 Synthetic Engine Oil .
  • Page 692 690 INDEX Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ....544 Wiring .......549 Torque Converter Clutch .
  • Page 693 INDEX 691 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector ..376 Washer Universal Transmitter ..... .257 Adding Fluid ......619 Unleaded Gasoline .
  • Page 694 INSTALLATION OFRADIO TRANSM ITTING EQUIPM ENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehi- The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed cle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully signals.
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