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Page 1 C h a l l e n g e r SRT 2 0 1 1 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and features and equipment that are either standard or op- the name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction.
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or death. NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ....12 Vehicle Security Alarm ....18 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Open The Trunk ....25 ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . . 40 ▫...
Page 13: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ..55 Safety Tips ......80 ▫...
Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition switch.
Page 15: Key Fob
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- tion.
Page 16: Removing Key Fob From Ignition
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Removing Key Fob From Ignition at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the then pull the key out with your other hand.
Page 17: Key-In-Ignition Reminder
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 WARNING! CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a remove the Key Fob from vehicle, cycle the ignition number of reasons.
Page 18: Sentry Key
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE will cause the reminder chime to sound. Refer to “Start- seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the ing Procedures” in “Starting And Operating” for further bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the information.
Page 19: Replacement Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Replacement Keys Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho- rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key Fob vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the is one that has never been programmed.
Page 20: Vehicle Security Alarm
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • This device must accept any interference that may be Rearming Of The System received, including interference that may cause unde- If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to sired operation.
Page 21: To Disarm The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the NOTE: • The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on vehicle: the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle •...
Page 22: Illuminated Entry
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this Tamper Alert occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three times when you If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 23: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 NOTE: NOTE: Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- the ignition switch disables the system from responding tesy lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in to any button presses from that RKE transmitter.
Page 24: To Unlock The Doors
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • When not using the EVIC, perform the following To Unlock The Doors Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE steps: transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice 1.
Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UN- 3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle by press- LOCK button to deactivate the Security Alarm. ing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter with the ignition switch in the OFF position and the Key Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock Fob removed.
Page 26: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • When not using the EVIC, perform the following To Lock The Doors Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- steps: ter to lock both doors. The turn signal lights will flash 1.
Page 27: Remote Open Window Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated Using The Panic Alarm will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF, press and to deactivate the Security Alarm.
Page 28: Programming Additional Transmitters
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the 2. Remove and replace the battery. When replacing the vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted the inside of the battery clip, located on the back cover.
Page 29: Remote Starting System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • This device must accept any interference received, maintaining security. The system has a range of approxi- including interference that may cause undesired mately 300 ft (91 m). operation. NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an auto- NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • RKE PANIC button not pressed. To Enter Remote Start Mode Press and release the REMOTE START button • System not disabled from previous remote start event on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- •...
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • The engine can be started two consecutive times with To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition must be Before the end of 15 minute cycle, press and release the cycled by pushing the START/STOP button twice (or UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN...
Page 32: Door Locks
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go DOOR LOCKS feature, the message “Push Button/Insert Key” will Manual Door Locks display in the EVIC until you push the START button. To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each door Cancel Remote Start trim panel downward.
Page 33: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 If the door lock knob is down when you shut the door, Power Door Locks the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the Key Fob is The power door lock switch is located on each door trim not inside the vehicle before closing the door.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the 3. All doors are closed Keyless Enter-N-Go (Passive Entry) system. For further 4. The throttle is pressed information, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”.
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the NOTE: • If you do not hear the chime it means that the system following procedure: did not enter the programming mode and you will 1.
Page 36: Keyless Enter-N-Go - If Equipped
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h) 4. Within 30 seconds, press the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be 5.
Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: To Unlock From The Driver’s Side: • Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ (1.5 m) of the driver’s door handle, grab the front driver Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea- door handle to unlock the driver’s door automatically.
Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry RKE all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front Transmitter In Vehicle driver’s door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a Door 1st Press”...
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 To Enter The Trunk NOTE: If you inadvertently leave your vehicle’s Passive With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft Entry RKE transmitter in the trunk and try to close the (1.0 m) of the deck lid, press the button on the located on deck lid, the deck lid will automatically unlatch, unless the center of the light bar which is located on the deck lid...
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors NOTE: • After pressing the door handle LOCK button, you With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock handles, press the door handle LOCK button to lock both the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle.
Page 41: Windows
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 WINDOWS There is a single window control on the passenger’s door trim panel that operates the window on the passenger’s Power Windows door. The window controls will operate only when the The window controls on the driver’s door control both of ignition switch is in the ON/RUN or ACC position.
Page 42: Wind Buffeting
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE AUTO-Down Feature Wind Buffeting The driver’s door power window switch and passenger Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of door power window switch have an AUTO-down fea- pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ture.
Page 43: Trunk Safety Warning
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 NOTE: The transmission must be in PARK before the With the ignition switch in the OFF position or the key button will operate. If equipped with a manual transmis- removed from the ignition switch, the Trunk Open sym- sion, the vehicle speed must be under 5 mph (8 km/h) bol will display until the trunk is closed.
Page 44: Trunk Emergency Release
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Trunk Emergency Release OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: • Three-point lap and shoulder belts for the driver and all passengers • Advanced Front Air Bags for driver and front passen- •...
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may NOTE: The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage enhance occupant protection by managing occupant inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different energy during an impact event rates of inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- 4. Do not lean against the door or window. If your positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space ride properly buckled up in the rear seat.
Page 47: Lap/Shoulder Belts
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even WARNING! (Continued) on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument and cause an accident that includes you.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE normal conditions. However, in an accident, the belt will WARNING! (Continued) lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the • Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat vehicle or being thrown out. belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the front seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is contacting the seat when the belt is routed through the seat web guide. When the belt is routed outside of the seat web guide, the latch plate will contact the quarter trim panel.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. a bit on the shoulder belt.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position.
Page 53: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure additional information, refer to “Installing Child Re- Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child shoulder belt. Restraints” section. The chart below defines the type of feature for each seating position.
Page 54: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort- 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will ably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click.
Page 55: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Energy Management Feature Seat Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy The seat belts for both front seating positions are Management feature in the front seating positions to help equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on remove slack from the seat belt in the event of an...
Page 56: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System The front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the (BeltAlert ) front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert may be BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front front passenger (if equipped with front passenger passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if...
Page 57: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but The BeltAlert can be reactivated by repeating this pro- do not start the engine. Wait for the Seat Belt Reminder cedure. Light to turn off and then proceed to the next step. NOTE: When the BeltAlert is deactivated, the Seat Belt NOTE: You must perform the following steps within Reminder Light will continue to illuminate as long as the...
Page 58: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE extender. This extender should be used only if the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers. remove the extender and store it.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, inflation based on the severity and type of collision.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Instrument Panel determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), which may receive information from the front impact • Knee Impact Bolster sensors. • Driver Advanced Front Air Bag The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an •...
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! (Continued) Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags may provide • Do not put anything on or around the air bag enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a covers or attempt to open them manually.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- WARNING! (Continued) brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that • If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, require air bag occupant protection. do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to WARNING!
Page 64: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi- Air Bags work with the knee bolsters to provide im- tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in proved protection for the driver and front passenger.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are Light in the instrument panel for approxi- not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should mately four to eight seconds for a self-check have deployed.
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The WARNING! steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- the air bags inflate to their full size.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle may be curtain air bag.
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Accident Response System NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the communication network remains intact, and the the air bag system.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the Maintaining Your Air Bag System skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye WARNING! irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) You will want to have the air bags ready to • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag inflate for your protection in a collision. The system.
Page 71: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint were buckled/fastened; Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may •...
Page 72: Child Restraints
70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is WARNING! required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- can become a projectile inside the vehicle.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! • Safety experts recommend that children ride Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger air one year old and weigh at least 20 lbs (9 kg).
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit slouching can move the belt out of position. the vehicle’s seat belts properly.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 you make sure that you can install the child restraint in WARNING! the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it. • Improper installation can lead to failure of an •...
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strap Your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the child re- kits or retrofit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all straint anchorage system called LATCH.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a NOTE: • Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the means of adjusting the tension of the strap. opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in You will first loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower the strap.
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Driver Center Passenger WARNING! CRS Lock CRS Lock CRS Lock Improper installation of a child restraint to the First Row LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or Second Row killed.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To attach a child restraint tether strap: 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. 1. Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint.
Page 81: Maintaining Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Transporting Pets The engine oil, transmission fluid, and axle lubricant Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. installed at the factory is high-quality and energy- An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly conserving.
Page 82: Safety Tips
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas Transporting Passengers WARNING! NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. WARNING! Breathing it can make you unconscious and can •...
Page 83: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The make sure that all windows are closed and the climate Vehicle control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT Seat Belts use the recirculation mode.
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Defroster WARNING! (Continued) Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place • Always make sure that floor mats are properly the blower control on high speed. You should be able to attached to the floor mat fasteners.
Page 85: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts WARNING! (Continued) and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Page 87 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ......89 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped ... 93 ▫...
Page 88 86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Command — If Equipped ... 123 Lights ......139 ▫...
Page 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 ▫ Flash-To-Pass ..... . . 143 ▫ To Deactivate ..... . . 149 ▫...
Page 90 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Security ......157 ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . 161 ▫...
Page 91: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 MIRRORS Automatic Dimming Mirror 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 92: Outside Mirrors
90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirrors Outside Mirrors Folding Feature To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) The mirrors are equipped with a rotational hinge. The to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight mirrors have one detent (clockwise) towards the rear of overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.
Page 93: Power Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Power Mirrors After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off trim panel next to the power door lock switch.
Page 94: Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirrors “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. Visor To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature of the sun visor, rotate swing the mirror cover upward.
Page 95: Uconnect™ Phone - If Equipped
0.96 or higher. See the Uconnect™ website for supported phones. For Uconnect™ customer support, visit the following websites: • www.chrysler.com/uconnect • www.dodge.com/uconnect Slide-On-Rod Extender Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED • www.jeep.com/uconnect Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- • or call 1–877–855–8400 vehicle communications system.
Page 96 94 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 97: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 Voice Command Button Operation Actual button location may vary with the ra- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ dio. The individual buttons are described in the Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone “Operation”...
Page 98 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE example, you can use the compound form voice Cancel Command command “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break At any prompt, after the beep, you can say “Cancel” and the compound form command into two voice com- you will be returned to the main menu.
Page 99 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 • When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a Device” phone to use if multiple mobile phones are in the and follow the audible prompts. vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority three and priority five phones are present in the vehicle, the •...
Page 100 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The Uconnect™ Phone will confirm the phone number • The Uconnect™ system will confirm the name and and then dial. The number will appear in the display then dial the corresponding phone number, which of certain radios.
Page 101 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook “Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”). This will Transfer From Mobile Phone allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone- If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, book entry, if desired.
Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Depending on the maximum number of entries down- Edit Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest NOTE: downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail- •...
Page 103 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 • 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 104: Phone Call Features
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries “Phonebook List Names”. • Press the button to begin. • The Uconnect™ Phone will play the names of all the •...
Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service call waiting that you normally hear when using your plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be mobile phone. Press the button to place the current accessed through the Uconnect™...
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold Three-Way Calling To put a call on hold, press the button until you hear To initiate three-way calling, press the button a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. To while a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, bring the call back from hold, press and hold the as described under “Making a Second Call While Current...
Page 107: Uconnect™ Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can “Redial”. continue on the Uconnect™ Phone for a certain dura- tion, after which the call is automatically transferred •...
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language. “Emergency” and the Uconnect™ Phone will instruct the paired mobile phone to call the emergency num- NOTE: After every Uconnect™...
Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Mexico City in Mexico). Please refer to the 24-Hour WARNING! “Towing Assistance” coverage details on the DVD in the Warranty Information Booklet and the 24-Hour To use your Uconnect™ Phone System in an emer- Towing Assistance references.
Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Working With Automated Systems is also to be used for navigating through an automated This method is used in instances where one generally has customer service center menu structure, and to leave a to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while number on a pager.
Page 111 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Barge In — Overriding Prompts Phone And Network Status Indicators The “Voice Command” button can be used when you If available on the radio and/or on a premium display wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by command immediately.
Page 112: Advanced Phone Connectivity
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the Advanced Phone Connectivity dial ring to the Uconnect™ Phone to play it on the vehicle Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situa- The Uconnect™...
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say List Paired Mobile Phone Names “Setup Select Phone” and follow the prompts. • Press the button to begin. • You can also press the button at any time while •...
Page 114: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • You can also press the • Press the button at any time while button and say the “Voice Training, the list is being played, and then choose the phone you System Training, or Start Voice Training” command. wish to delete.
Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 • low-to-medium vehicle speed, This will delete all phone pairing, phone book entries, and other settings in all language modes. The System will • low road noise, prompt you before resetting to factory settings. •...
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect™ Phone Lo- • low road noise, cal) name recognition rate is optimized when the • smooth road surface, entries are not similar. • fully closed windows, • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must •...
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Recent Calls After reading a message, you can “Reply” or “Forward” If your phone supports “Automatic Phonebook Down- the message using Uconnect™ Phone. load”, Uconnect™ Phone can list your Outgoing, Incom- Send Messages: ing and Missed Calls.
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF Bluetooth Communication Link Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the the system from announcing the new incoming mes- Uconnect™...
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Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) zero call cancel confirmation prompts three continue four delete five dial download seven edit eight emergency nine English star (*) erase all plus (+) Espanol pound (#) Francais add location...
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s) Primary Alternate(s) language return to main menu return or main menu list names select phone select list phones send mobile set up phone settings or phone set up mute towing assistance mute off...
Page 125: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 General Information NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com- following conditions: mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a...
Page 126: Commands
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists The system will best recognize your speech if the win- options, press the Voice Command button, listen dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is set to low.
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”). Radio AM To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the this mode, you may say the following commands: volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command •...
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Disc To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • “Switch to system setup” − “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Change to setup” − “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) • “Main menu setup” or —...
Page 130: Voice Training
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Training WARNING! For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect™ Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. outside of a vehicle.
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.
Page 132 130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar sup- WARNING! port. Pushing upward or downward on the switch will • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. raise and lower the position of the support. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death.
Page 133: Heated Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. CAUTION! Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for Do not place any article under a power seat or HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF.
Page 134: Manual Front Seatback Recline
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Front Seatback Recline WARNING! To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired position and release the lever.
Page 135: Passenger Seat Easy Entry
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death. Passenger Seat Easy Entry On the passenger seat, pull forward on the lever located on the side of the seatback in order to dump the seatback...
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head WARNING! restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- downward on the head restraint.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 NOTE: The head restraints should only be removed by To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If either restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push rized dealer.
Page 138: Folding Rear Seat
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storage area. Pull on the loops located on the upper part of the rear seatback to fold down either or both seatbacks.
Page 139: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD WARNING! Two latches must be released to open the hood. • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into 1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side position.
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety CAUTION! catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it.
Page 141: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 LIGHTS Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation. Headlights And Parking Lights Turn it to the second detent for headlight, parking light The headlight switch is located on the left side of the and instrument panel light operation.
Page 142: Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Headlights On With Wipers To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in the OFF (Available With Automatic Headlights Only) position while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on the headlights within 45 seconds.
Page 143: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped Fog Lights The high beam headlights will come on as Daytime The front fog light switch is built into the head- Running Lights whenever the ignition is placed in the light switch.
Page 144: Multifunction Lever
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Multifunction Lever Turn Signals The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows signals, headlight beam selection, and passing lights. The on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show multifunction lever is located on the left side of the proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
Page 145: High/Low Beam Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 High/Low Beam Switch transmitter is pressed, or when the dimmer control is Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch turned fully upward, past the second detent. the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Page 146: Interior Lights
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lights Dome Light Position The interior lights come on when a door is opened. Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is placed in...
Page 147: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the first The multifunction lever operates the windshield detent past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper wipers and washer when the ignition is placed in operation, or to the second detent past the intermittent the ON/RUN or ACC position.
Page 148: Mist Feature
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between If you activate the washer while the windshield wiper cycles. The delay intervals will double in duration when control is in the delay range, the wipers will operate for the vehicle speed is 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
Page 149: Headlights On With Wipers (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Headlights On With Wipers (Available With handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of Automatic Headlights Only) the steering column. When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the A (AUTO) position.
Page 150: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the steering column in position, push the lever upward until right side of the steering wheel. fully engaged.
Page 151: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control To Set A Desired Speed System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button vehicle set speed.
Page 152: To Resume Speed
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Speed decrease until the button is released. Release the button To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed button and release.
Page 153: Overhead Console
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed Control. WARNING! Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve- hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control and have an accident.
Page 154: Sunglasses Storage
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE These lights also turn on when a door is opened, when The HomeLink buttons are located in the overhead the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) console designating the different HomeLink channels. transmitter is pressed, or when the dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the second detent.
Page 155: Programming Homelink
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Programming HomeLink WARNING! Before You Begin • Your motorized door or gate will open and close If you have not trained any of the HomeLink buttons, while you are training the Universal Transceiver. erase all channels before you begin training.
Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the handheld transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers from the HomeLink buttons while keeping the EVIC may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted display in view.
Page 157 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 This can usually be found where the hanging antenna 6. Firmly press and release the LEARN or TRAINING wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is button. The name and color of the button may vary by NOT the button normally used to open and close the manufacturer.
Page 158: Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Gate Operator/Canadian Programming If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- at this time. nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming transmission –...
Page 159: Security
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button for Troubleshooting Tips 20 seconds until the EVIC display states “CHANNEL # If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here TRAINING.” Do not release the button. are some of the most common solutions: •...
Page 160: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. This device must accept any interference that may be POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED received including interference that may cause undesired The power sunroof switch is located between the sun operation. visors on the overhead console. NOTE: The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules.
Page 161: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 Opening Sunroof — Express WARNING! Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in second and the sunroof will open automatically from any the ignition switch (or with the ignition in the position.
Page 162: Closing Sunroof - Express
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Closing Sunroof — Express sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc- Press the switch forward and release it within one-half tion if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and second and the sunroof will close automatically from any release to Express Close.
Page 163: Sunshade Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 and will occur regardless of sunroof position. During with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to Express Vent operation, any movement of the switch will minimize the buffeting or open any window. stop the sunroof.
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE converted by your authorized dealer to provide power when the ignition is placed in the OFF position. NOTE: To ensure proper operation a MOPAR knob and element must be used. CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts.
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 The center console power outlet is powered directly from Items plugged into this power outlet may discharge the the battery (power available at all times). battery and/or prevent the engine from starting. Center Console Power Outlet Power Outlet Fuse Locations 1 —...
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 power from the vehicle’s battery even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 167: Cupholders
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 CAUTION! (Continued) • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.
Page 168: Rear Cupholders
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Cupholders CONSOLE FEATURES The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest Sliding Center Console Armrest between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned The center console armrest slides forward with three forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide con- detents to provide flexibility for comfort, cupholder use venient access to beverage cans or bottles while maintain-...
Page 169: Console Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Console Storage The center console has a storage compartment located underneath the armrest, and also contains a 12 Volt power outlet, a molded-in coin holder (designed to hold various size coins). The center console may also be equipped with a Universal Consumer Interface (UCI).
Page 170: Rear Window Features
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear WARNING! window defroster only when the engine is operating. Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- CAUTION! ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music players, and other handheld electronic devices Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to should be stowed while driving.
Page 171: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go Display — Instrument Panel Features ....172 If Equipped ......194 Instrument Cluster .
Page 172 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Media Center 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/ Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — (Sales Code RES+RSC)....210 If Equipped .
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 ▫ Controlling The iPod Or External USB ▫ CD Player ......235 Device Using Radio Buttons .
Page 174: Instrument Panel Features
172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlets 5 — Heated Seat Switch 9 — Ignition Switch 2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — ESP OFF Switch 10 — Trunk Release Button 3 — Glove Compartment 7 — Hazard Warning Switch 11 —...
Page 175: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 176: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 5. Tachometer The red segments indicate the maximum permissible 1. Fuel Gauge engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when range.
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 7. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light 8. Temperature Gauge This light will turn on briefly as a bulb check The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- when the ignition switch is placed in ON/ ture.
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 10. Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or turned to the ON/RUN position.
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 12. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph If this indicator light flashes during accelera- (48 km/h), see an authorized dealer as soon as possible. tion, ease up on the accelerator and apply as WARNING! little throttle as possible.
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. 17. Shift Lever Indicator — Automatic Transmission This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine. Only The engine oil level must be checked under the hood. The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the instrument cluster.
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 the repair technician should leave the odometer reading press the TRIP ODOMETER button to turn off the the same as it was before the repair or service. If s/he message. If the problem continues, the message will cannot do so, then the odometer must be set at zero, and appear the next time the vehicle is started.
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- WARNING! ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger- indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on ous.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) tion.
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS CAUTION! malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is The TPMS has been optimized for the original combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the equipment tires and wheels.
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it the ignition is in the ON/RUN position before engine indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system start. If the MIL does not come on when turning the key is not functioning and that service is required.
Page 186: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING! A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants, wood, cardboard, etc. This could result in death or serious injury to the driver, occupants or others.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering • Tire Pressure Monitor System wheel: • Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) • Compass Display •...
Page 188: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Displays
186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MENU Button SELECT Button Press and release the MENU button to access Press and release the SELECT button for access the main menu, or to return to the main menu to main menus, sub-menus or to select a per- from the sub-menus.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 • Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime) • Did Not Train • Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not in PARK • Low Tire Pressure (with a single chime) • Left/Right Door Ajar •...
Page 190: Engine Oil Change Indicator System
188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent • Braking Distance upon your personal driving style. • 1/8 Mile Unless reset, this message will continue to display each •...
Page 191: Trip Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 • Distance To Empty Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go • Trip A 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.) • Trip B 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times •...
Page 192 190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Distance To Empty (DTE) Trip B Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is reset.
Page 193: Performance Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 a second time within three seconds of resetting the The Performance Features include the following: currently-displayed function (>Reset ALL will display • 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) during this three-second window). • Braking Distance Performance Features •...
Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • To clear the vehicle’s best 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) time, The following describes each feature and its operation: press and hold the SELECT button for five seconds. 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) When selected, this screen displays the time it takes for Braking Distance the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h) within When selected, this screen displays the vehicle’s braking...
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 • The distance and speed measurements will continue to • Pressing the SELECT button will clear the current run display until the SELECT button is pressed. and display the vehicle’s best 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) run. •...
Page 196: Keyless Enter-N-Go Display - If Equipped
194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Digital Speedometer When selected, this screen displays vehicle speed and records top speed. • Press and hold the SELECT button for three seconds to toggle between current speed and top speed. • To reset top speed, quickly press and release the SELECT button when top speed is displayed.
Page 197: Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (Dss) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Starting And Operat- While in the Surround Sound menu, press the SELECT ing” for more information. button to change surround modes. The Video Surround Mode will only be available for video media sources NOTE: Under certain conditions, the display may be (DVDs, Video CDs, or other video media supported by superseded by another display of higher priority.
Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Compass Calibration 3. Press the UP or DOWN button until “CALIBRATE This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the COMPASS” displays in the EVIC. need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is 4. Press and release the SELECT button to start the new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will calibration.
Page 199: System Warnings (Customer Information Features)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 NOTE: Keep magnetic materials away from the top of 2. Press and release the MENU button until Personal the instrument panel, such as iPod’s, Mobile Phones, Settings displays in the EVIC. Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the compass 3.
Page 200: Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Oil Pressure SELECT button while in this display to select English, Shows the actual oil pressure. Espanol, or Francais. Then, as you continue, the informa- tion will display in the selected language. • Tire Pressure Shows the actual tire pressure for each tire (EXCLUDING NOTE: The EVIC will not change the Uconnect™...
Page 201 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 Remote Key Unlock Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock When Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button.
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Turning the headlights on during the daytime Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate brightness, refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are Features Of Your Vehicle.”...
Page 203: Media Center 730N/430/430N
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 Turn-by-Turn Navigation — If Equipped measure. To make your selection, press and release the When ON is selected, the Turn-by-Turn directions will SELECT button until “ENGLISH” or “METRIC” appears. appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a desig- MEDIA CENTER 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/RBZ/ nated turn within a programmed route.
Page 204: Media Center 130 (Sales Code Res)
202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MEDIA CENTER 130 (SALES CODE RES) Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC side of the radio faceplate. position to operate the radio.
Page 205 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 SEEK Buttons 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch knob to save time change.
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second AM/FM Button time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Press the buttons to select either AM or FM mode. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the SET/RND Button —...
Page 207: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact pressing the pushbutton twice.
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within CAUTION! 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
Page 209: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 RW/FF Notes on Playing MP3 Files Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or file recording media and formats are limited.
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of files: 255 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in names and folder names is limited.
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification quency (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,...
Page 212: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode MEDIA CENTER 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which (SALES CODE RES+RSC) allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right MP3 player, or cassette player, and utilize the vehicle’s side of the radio faceplate.
Page 213: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC another selection.
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Phone Button Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ Press this button to operate the Uconnect™ Phone feature SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control (if equipped). Refer to “Uconnect™ Phone” in “Under- knob to save time change.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the direction of the arrows.
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five Program Type 16-Digit Character Display seconds will allow the program format type to be se- News News lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Nostalgia Nostalga Music Type information.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon is AM/FM Button displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. station with the same selected Music Type name. The SET/RND Button —...
Page 218: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play
216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact pressing the pushbutton twice.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within CAUTION! 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, • This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it.
Page 220: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Notes On Playing MP3 Files Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or file recording media and formats are limited.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 • Maximum number of files: 255 Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in names and folder names is limited.
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Playback of MP3 Files MPEG Sampling Fre- Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification quency (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium 320, 256, 224, contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 192, 160, 128,...
Page 223: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders to return to elapsed time display. on the disc.
Page 224: Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel- Press this button to change the display to time of day. The come kit that contains general information, including time of day will display for five seconds (when the how to setup your on-line listening account.
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is Reception Quality selected. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and the Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number following reasons: display will time out in two minutes.
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SEEK Buttons additional three seconds will make the radio display the Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next Song Title all of the time (press and hold again to return channel in Satellite mode. Press the right switch to seek to normal display).
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button again to select the music SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory type. When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Page 228: Ipod /Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped
226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Buttons 1 - 6 This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you plugged into the USB port, located in the center console commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations).
Page 229: Connecting The Ipod Or External Usb Device
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external the vehicle’s iPod /USB/MP3 control system (iPod or USB device to the vehicle’s USB/AUX connector port external USB device may take a few minutes to connect), which is located in the center console or glove compart- the audio device starts charging and is ready for use by...
Page 230: Controlling The Ipod Or External Usb Device Using Radio Buttons
228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The audio device can be controlled using the radio mode. In Play mode, the following buttons on the radio buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod contents. faceplate may be used to control the iPod or external USB device and display data: •...
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 • A single press backward << RW or forward FF >> will • Press the SCAN button to use iPod /USB/MP3 de- jump backward or forward respectively, for five vice scan mode, which will play the first 10 seconds of seconds.
Page 232: List Or Browse Mode
230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • During all List modes, the iPod displays all lists in List Or Browse Mode During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described “wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the below, will bring up List mode. List mode enables bottom of the list, just turn the wheel backward scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the (counterclockwise) to get to the track faster.
Page 233 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 • Pressing a PRESET button will display the current CAUTION! list on the top line and the first item in that list on • Leaving the iPod or external USB device (or any the second line. supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in •...
Page 234: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) 2. After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the Setup , then Select Audio Devices . Uconnect™ phone system. 3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons Uconnect™...
Page 235: Kicker High Performance Sound System With Driver-Selectable Surround (Dss) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 KICKER HIGH PERFORMANCE SOUND SYSTEM sound from any stereo audio source. A new feature of the WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) – KICKER audio system offers the ability to choose sur- IF EQUIPPED round sound for any audio source. “Audio Surround”...
Page 236: Steering Wheel Audio Controls - If Equipped
234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Depending on the audio source, the output may sound better in stereo or DDS surround mode. When in “Audio Surround” mode, balance is set auto- matically. Fader control is available in surround mode but should be set to the center position for optimal surround performance.
Page 237: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 Pressing the center button will make the radio switch CD Player between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next CD/HDD/AUX/VES, etc.). track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a beginning of the previous track if it is within one second...
Page 238: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particu- To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective precautions: coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, or have protection encoding.
Page 239: Climate Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 CLIMATE CONTROLS Automatic Operation Operation of the system is quite simple. Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) The Automatic Temperature Control system automati- 1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right) and the cally maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle at Blower Control knob (on the left) to AUTO.
Page 240: Blower Control
238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The recommended setting for maximum comfort for the Blower Control average person is 72°F (22°C); however, this may vary. For full automatic operation or for automatic blower operation, turn the NOTE: knob to the AUTO position. In manual •...
Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239...
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and side window demist outlets.
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 • Air Conditioner Control NOTE: • When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK Press this button to turn on the air conditioning during manual operation position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled. only. When the air conditioning is •...
Page 244: Operating Tips
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Summer Operation can temporarily put the system into Recirculation The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles Mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However, must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect the system is blowing air out the defrost vents.
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 Window Fogging Outside Air Intake Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they windshield and provide sufficient heating.
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 247: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS Starting Procedures ....249 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ..256 ▫...
Page 248 246 STARTING AND OPERATING AutoStick ......268 Brake System ......279 ▫...
Page 249 STARTING AND OPERATING 247 ▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ..296 Tire Rotation Recommendations ... 309 ▫ Tire Rotation – Four Season/Rsa Tires ..310 Tires —...
Page 250 248 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Fuel System Cautions ....321 ▫ Overloading ......326 ▫...
Page 251: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 249 STARTING PROCEDURES Manual Transmission – If Equipped Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEU- inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if TRAL and press the clutch pedal before starting vehicle.
Page 252: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
250 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! CAUTION! Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- started. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic con- ing precautions are not observed: •...
Page 253: Keyless Enter-N-Go
STARTING AND OPERATING 251 Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated Installing And Removing The ENGINE Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START START/STOP Button position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The Installing The Button starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage automatically when the engine is running.
Page 254: Normal Starting
252 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The ENGINE START/STOP button should only Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button – be removed or inserted with the ignition in the OFF Manual Transmission Only position. NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm Normal Starting engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
Page 255 STARTING AND OPERATING 253 2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position. To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button – Manual Transmission Only 3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/ STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle 1.
Page 256: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or 29°C)
254 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the vehicle speed is above 5 mph (8 km/h), the • Starting with the ignition switch in the OFF position: ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to seconds before the engine will shut off.
Page 257: If Engine Fails To Start
STARTING AND OPERATING 255 If Engine Fails To Start Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button) – Automatic Transmission WARNING! Only If the engine fails to start after you have followed the • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into “Normal Starting”...
Page 258: After Starting
256 STARTING AND OPERATING the way to the floor and hold it, then press and hold the CAUTION! ENGINE START/STOP button for no more than 15 sec- onds. Release the accelerator pedal and the clutch pedal, To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15 sec- wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”...
Page 259: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 257 The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one CAUTION! hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine. • Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch WARNING! pedal, or try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged, as this will cause Remember to disconnect the engine block heater abnormal wear on the clutch.
Page 260 258 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: During cold weather, you may experience in- Shifting creased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid Fully press the clutch pedal and lift your foot off the warms up. This is normal. accelerator pedal before shifting gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator pedal.
Page 261 STARTING AND OPERATING 259 Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (relatively CAUTION! steady speeds) may result in increased fuel economy. Always make sure the vehicle comes to a complete Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a desired stop before shifting into REVERSE. Failure to do so acceleration rate.
Page 262 260 STARTING AND OPERATING with the clutch engaged (clutch pedal released), but it When the “1–4 Skip Shift Indicator Message” is dis- may also be heard when driving at low engine RPM. played, the shift mechanism will only allow shifts from Also, this may be more noticeable when the transmis- first gear to fourth gear.
Page 263: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 261 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the • If you skip more than one gear while downshift- vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine ing or downshift at too high an engine speed, you is at idle speed.
Page 264: General Information
262 STARTING AND OPERATING • Shift lever position WARNING! • Accelerator position It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or • Vehicle speed NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, The gear shifting process is continuously adapted, de- the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in pendent on the driving style, the driving situation, and...
Page 265 STARTING AND OPERATING 263 • The electronically-controlled transmission provides a WARNING! precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating. Therefore, the first few shifts on a new Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure vehicle may be somewhat abrupt or soft until after the those in and near the vehicle.
Page 266: Key Ignition Park Interlock
264 STARTING AND OPERATING Over-Temperature Mode Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System The transmission electronics constantly monitor the This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift transmission oil temperature. If the transmission exceeds Interlock (BTSI) system that holds the shift lever in the normal operating temperature, the transmission will PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK change the way it shifts to help control the condition.
Page 267: Gear Ranges
STARTING AND OPERATING 265 When parking on a flat surface, place the shift lever in the PARK position first, and then apply the parking brake. When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK.
Page 268 266 STARTING AND OPERATING The following indicators should be used to ensure that REVERSE you have engaged the shift lever in the PARK position: This range is used for moving the vehicle rearward. Always stop before moving the shift lever to REVERSE. •...
Page 269 STARTING AND OPERATING 267 under heavy loading conditions (in hilly terrain, travel- WARNING! ing into strong head winds, or while towing heavy trailers), use the AutoStick mode and select the “3” Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the range.
Page 270: Autostick
268 STARTING AND OPERATING brought to a stop. After the vehicle has stopped, PARK, NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to operate. Sec- mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your ond gear will operate in the DRIVE position.
Page 271: Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 269 Operation You can shift in or out of the AutoStick mode at any By placing the shift lever in the DRIVE position, it can be time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal. moved from side to side. This allows the driver to select When you wish to engage AutoStick , simply move the a higher or lower range of gears.
Page 272: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
270 STARTING AND OPERATING • Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy WARNING! conditions. Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. • Avoid using speed control when AutoStick is en- Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the rear gaged.
Page 273: Driving Through Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 271 2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles. DRIVING THROUGH WATER Driving through water more than a few inches/ 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure visible.
Page 274: Flowing/Rising Water
272 STARTING AND OPERATING Flowing/Rising Water CAUTION! • Always check the depth of the standing water WARNING! before driving through it. Never drive through Do not drive on, or cross, a road or a path where standing water that is deeper than the bottom of water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
Page 275 STARTING AND OPERATING 273 CAUTION! WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 276: Power Steering
274 STARTING AND OPERATING • Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steer- POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time. vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering in tight spaces.
Page 277: Power Steering Fluid Check
STARTING AND OPERATING 275 Power Steering Fluid Check WARNING! Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are with the engine off to prevent injury from moving apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- parts and to ensure accurate fluid level reading.
Page 278: Parking Brake
276 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away brake is fully applied and place the shift lever in the from the curb on an uphill grade.
Page 279: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 277 Automatic Transmission – If Equipped The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal fully. To release the parking brake, press the park brake pedal a second time and let your foot up as you feel the brake disengage.
Page 280 278 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage the parking brake. Always apply the parking or injury.
Page 281: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 279 BRAKE SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased brake systems. If either of the two hydraulic vehicle stability and brake performance under most systems loses normal capability, the remaining braking conditions.
Page 282 280 STARTING AND OPERATING ABS is activated during braking under certain road or WARNING! stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in- • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains so- clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose debris, or panic stops. phisticated electronic equipment that may be sus- ceptible to interference caused by improperly in- You also may experience the following when the brake...
Page 283 STARTING AND OPERATING 281 Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) The “Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning • The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent Light” monitors the anti-lock brake system. The the natural laws of physics from acting on the light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering the ON position and may stay on for as long as four...
Page 284: Electronic Brake Control System
282 STARTING AND OPERATING If both the “Brake Warning Light” and the “ABS Warning Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Light” remain on, the ABS and EBD systems are not This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control functioning. Immediate repair to the ABS system is under adverse braking conditions by controlling hydrau- required.
Page 285: Traction Control System (Tcs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 283 Traction Control System (TCS) Brake Assist System (BAS) This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each This system complements the ABS by optimizing the driven wheel. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is vehicle braking capability during emergency braking applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is maneuvers.
Page 286: Hill Start Assist (Hsa) - Manual Transmission Only
284 STARTING AND OPERATING brake pedal. If the driver does not apply the throttle WARNING! during this short period of time, the system will release brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill. The The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics system will release brake pressure in proportion to from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in...
Page 287: Electronic Stability Program (Esp)
STARTING AND OPERATING 285 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) WARNING! This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESP There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than corrects for oversteering and understeering the vehicle 8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel.
Page 288 286 STARTING AND OPERATING The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” located in the WARNING! instrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes The ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics active. The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” also from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the flashes when TCS is active.
Page 289 STARTING AND OPERATING 287 Partial Off The “Partial Off” mode is intended for times when a more spirited driving experience is desired. It is also intended for driving in deep snow, sand, or gravel. This mode disables the TCS portion of the ESP and raises the threshold for ESP activation, which allows for more wheel spin than what ESP normally allows.
Page 290 288 STARTING AND OPERATING mode is overcome, turn the ESP ON again by momen- “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- tarily pressing the “ESP OFF” switch. This may be done derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- while the vehicle is in motion. tion.
Page 291: Esp/Bas Malfunction Indicator Light And Esp/Tcs Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 289 across an axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential. ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and If one wheel on an axle is spinning faster than the other, ESP/TCS Indicator Light the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel The Malfunction Indicator Light for the ESP is and allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel combined with the BAS indicator.
Page 292: Tire Safety Information
290 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION • The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” and the “ESP/BAS Tire Markings Malfunction Indicator Light” will turn on momen- tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESP System will be ON even if it was turned OFF previously.
Page 293 STARTING AND OPERATING 291 • Temporary spare tires are high-pressure compact NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. spares designed for temporary emergency use only. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion.
Page 294 292 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart TIRE SIZING TERMS Size Designation: P = Passenger Car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger Car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 295 STARTING AND OPERATING 293 TIRE SIZING TERMS Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 296 294 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 297: Tire Terminology And Definitions
STARTING AND OPERATING 295 Tire Terminology and Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof. Cold Tire Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after 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 298: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
296 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure This placard tells you important information about the: Tire Placard Location 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed 2) total weight your vehicle can carry on the driver’s side B-Pillar.
Page 299 STARTING AND OPERATING 297 NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- axles must not be exceeded. For further information on pants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs”...
Page 300 298 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of of your vehicle with varying seating configurations...
Page 301 STARTING AND OPERATING 299...
Page 302: Tires - General Information
300 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 303: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 301 Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side “B” Pillar or rear edge of the driver’s side hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to door.
Page 304 302 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.
Page 305: Radial Ply Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 303 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...
Page 306: Tire Spinning
304 STARTING AND OPERATING These low-profile high performance tires are not de- WARNING! signed for off-road or winter (snow or cold weather) conditions, and their noise, ride, and wear will be differ- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ent than non-performance tires.
Page 307: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 305 Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: • Driving style • Tire pressure • Distance driven WARNING! Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread.
Page 308: Replacement Tires
306 STARTING AND OPERATING Replacement Tires It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for affect your vehicle’s handling.
Page 309: Tire Chains
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 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 310 308 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pavement. To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the following precautions: • Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructions • Because of restricted chain clearance between tires on the method of installation, operating speed, and other suspension components, it is important and conditions for use.
Page 311: Snow Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 SNOW TIRES than that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit studded Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires tires; therefore, local laws should be checked before using during the winter. All season tires can be identified by the these tire types.
Page 312: Tire Rotation - Four Season/Rsa Tires
310 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Rotation – Four Season/RSA Tires Tire Rotation – F1 Three Season Tires The suggested rotation method for vehicles equipped The suggested rotation method is the “side-to-side” as with all season tires is the “forward-cross” as shown in shown in the following diagram.
Page 313: Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 311 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- limit for any reason, including low temperature effects mended cold placard pressure.
Page 314 312 STARTING AND OPERATING For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure • The TPMS has been optimized for the original of 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), equipment tires and wheels.
Page 315: Premium System
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure the tire.
Page 316 314 STARTING AND OPERATING • Various TPMS messages, which display in the Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and • TPM Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The “TPM Telltale Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires.
Page 317 STARTING AND OPERATING 315 will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information. Service TPMS Warning If a system fault is detected, the “TPM Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
Page 318 316 STARTING AND OPERATING If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault message for a minimum of five seconds when a system no longer exists, the “TPM Telltale Light”...
Page 319: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 Telltale Light” will remain ON and a chime will sound. In “TPM Telltale Light” will turn OFF and the graphic in the addition, the graphic in the EVIC will still display a EVIC will display a new pressure value instead of dashes flashing pressure value.
Page 320: Fuel Requirements
318 STARTING AND OPERATING The TPM sensors are regulated under one of the follow- as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experi- ing licenses: ence these symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before considering service for the vehicle. United States ....MRXC4W4MA4 Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and Canada .
Page 321: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso- Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline or lines. Properly blended reformulated gasolines will pro- E-85 ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the vide excellent performance and durability of engine and manufacturer.
Page 322: Mmt In Gasoline
320 STARTING AND OPERATING To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump, E-85 perform the following: therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether the gasoline contains MMT. It is even more important to •...
Page 323: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentra- performance: tions of methanol.
Page 324: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
322 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper WARNING! maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mal conditions repaired promptly.
Page 325 STARTING AND OPERATING 323 CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emissions control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). • A poorly fitting gas cap could let impurities into the fuel system. •...
Page 326: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
324 STARTING AND OPERATING • When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel WARNING! tank is full. • Never have any smoking materials lit in or near Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel tank is being filled.
Page 327: Vehicle Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) the “Vehicle Certification Label.” This information • Type of Vehicle should be used for passenger and luggage loading as indicated.
Page 328: Overloading
326 STARTING AND OPERATING The best way to figure out the total weight of your WARNING! vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for operation. Weigh it on a commercial scale to ensure that Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is it is not over the GVWR.
Page 329: Loading
STARTING AND OPERATING 327 Loading RECREATIONAL TOWING To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) weight, axle-by-axle and side-by-side. Store heavier items Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle — down low and be sure you distribute their weight as Automatic Transmission evenly as possible.
Page 330: Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle - Manual Transmission
328 STARTING AND OPERATING • There is no limitation on the distance to be traveled Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle — Manual Transmission • The towing speed must not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h) Flat towing of vehicles equipped with a manual trans- mission is permitted within the following limitations: CAUTION! Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi-...
Page 331: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ....344 Hazard Warning Flashers ....331 If Your Engine Overheats .
Page 332 330 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle ▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The With A Tow Dolly ....351 Ground) —...
Page 333: Hazard Warning Flashers
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 331 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the switch In any of the following situations, you can reduce the bank near the bottom center of the instrument panel. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 334: Tirefit Kit
332 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT KIT CAUTION! Small punctures up to ⁄ in (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or Driving with a hot cooling system could damage nails) should not be removed from the tire. TIREFIT can your vehicle.
Page 335: Tirefit Storage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 333 TIREFIT Storage TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation The TIREFIT kit is located in the trunk. 1. Sealant Bottle TIREFIT Location 2. Deflation Button 3. Pressure Gauge 4. Power Button...
Page 336 334 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Mode Select Knob Selecting Sealant Mode Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to this 6. Sealant Hose (Clear) position to inject the TIREFIT Sealant 7. Air Pump Hose (Black) and to inflate the tire. Use the Sealant Hose (clear hose) (6) when selecting 8.
Page 337: Tirefit Usage Precautions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 335 • You can use the TIREFIT air pump to inflate bicycle TIREFIT Usage Precautions tires. The kit also comes with two needles, located in • Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant the Accessory Storage Compartment (on the bottom of Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the the air pump) for inflating sport balls, rafts, or similar bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the sys-...
Page 338 336 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Do not use TIREFIT or drive the vehicle under the • A loose TIREFIT kit thrown forward in a collision following circumstances: or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle.
Page 339: Sealing A Tire With Tirefit
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 337 injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and running the WARNING! (Continued) air pump. Move the vehicle as necessary to place the • TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex. In case of valve stem in this position before proceeding. an allergic reaction or rash, consult a physician 3.
Page 340 338 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Uncoil the Power Plug (8) and insert the plug into the If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet. 10 seconds through the Sealant Hose (6): NOTE: Do not remove foreign objects (e.g., screws or 1.
Page 341 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 339 NOTE: If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode and If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) the pump is operating, air will dispense from the Air pressure within 15 minutes: Pump Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6).
Page 342 340 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES hose, and place the TIREFIT kit in the vehicle storage WARNING! location. Quickly proceed to (D) “Drive Vehicle”. TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the CAUTION! tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using TIREFIT.
Page 343 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 341 3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and 2. Disconnect the TIREFIT kit from the valve stem, screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12 stem.
Page 344: Jump-Starting Procedures
342 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement: 6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its storage 1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color). area (located on the bottom of the air pump).
Page 345: Preparations For Jump-Start
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 343 CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur. WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
Page 346: Jump-Starting Procedure
344 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park WARNING! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. ever the hood is raised.
Page 347 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 345 CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark or the discharged vehicle.
Page 348: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
346 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion.
Page 349: Shift Lever Override
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 347 NOTE: Turn off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) WARNING! before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Stability Program,” or “Traction Control” in “Starting And Oper- Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ating” for further information. ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires.
Page 350: With Keyless Enter-N-Go - If Equipped
348 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. 5.
Page 351: Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) - Automatic Transmissions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 349 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat CAUTION! Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) — • If the transmission is not operative or if the Automatic Transmissions Flat towing of vehicles equipped with an automatic vehicle is to be towed more than 15 mi (24 km) or transmission is permitted within the following limita- faster than 30 mph (48 km/h), then the only ap-...
Page 352 350 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat CAUTION! Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) — • Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front Manual Transmissions Flat towing of vehicles equipped with a manual trans- with sling-type towing equipment.
Page 353 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 351 CAUTION! CAUTION! • If the transmission is not operative then the only • Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front approved method of towing is with a flatbed with sling-type towing equipment. Damage to the truck.
Page 355: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... 363 Engine Compartment — 6.4L ... . . 356 ▫...
Page 356 354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Brake System ..... . . 377 Replacement Bulbs ....395 ▫...
Page 357 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 355 ▫ Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ..402 (CHMSL) ......400 ▫...
Page 358: Engine Compartment - 6.4L
356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L 1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 4 —...
Page 359: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 357 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
Page 360: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Trip Odometer button to turn off the message. If the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II problem continues, the message will appear the next time system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the vehicle is started.
Page 361: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 359 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced a.
Page 362: Maintenance Procedures
360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES attempting any procedure yourself. The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control vehicle.
Page 363: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361 check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a CAUTION! (Continued) fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids engine after it has sat overnight. that protect the performance and durability of Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance...
Page 364 362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months, SAE 5W-40 engine oil is preferred for use in all operating temperatures. whichever occurs first. Engine Oil Selection The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended For best performance and maximum protection under all...
Page 365: Engine Oil Filter
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 363 Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Engine Air Cleaner Filter Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters, maintenance intervals.
Page 366: Maintenance-Free Battery
364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR engine air cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recommended. Maintenance-Free Battery Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
Page 367 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 365 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 368: Air Conditioner Maintenance
366 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 at the start of each warm season. This service should approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance tioning system.
Page 369: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 367 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- grit; after lubricating excess oil and grease should be carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental removed.
Page 370: Adding Washer Fluid
368 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods Adding Washer Fluid may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt front of the engine compartment.
Page 371: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369 into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the WARNING! exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri- cation or oil change. Replace as required. Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care WARNING! must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution.
Page 372 370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
Page 373: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 371 To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
Page 374 372 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Coolant Checks drain from the coolant recovery bottle. DO NOT RE- Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every MOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT. applicable).
Page 375 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373 Adding Coolant CAUTION! Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine • Mixing of coolants other than specified HOAT coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance intervals. This engine coolant (antifreeze) can be used up engine coolants may result in engine damage and to five years or 102,000 miles (170 000 km) before may decrease corrosion protection.
Page 376 374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant Cooling System Pressure Cap and distilled water. Use higher concentrations (not to The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of coolant exceed 70%) if temperatures below 34°F ( 37°C) are and to ensure that coolant will return to the radiator from anticipated.
Page 377 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 375 engine OFF and cold, the level of the coolant in the bottle WARNING! (Continued) should be between the ranges indicated on the bottle. • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is specified for your vehicle.
Page 378 376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOAT engine humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor- ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant to coolant (minimum) and distilled water for proper enter the radiator. corrosion protection of your engine, which contains aluminum components.
Page 379: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377 Brake System Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per- In order to assure brake system performance, all brake forming underhood services. system components should be inspected periodically. Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 380 378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the Parts”...
Page 381: Clutch Hydraulic System (Manual Transmission) - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379 Manual Transmission – If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) Fluid Level Check • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami- Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug on the left nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could side of the transmission.
Page 382: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission – If Equipped policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks. In addition, avoid using transmission sealers as Selection Of Lubricant they may adversely affect seals. It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor- CAUTION! mance.
Page 383: Rear Axle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381 Fluid And Filter Changes CAUTION! Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper • Using a transmission fluid other than the manu- maintenance intervals. facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio- If the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the ration in transmission shift quality and/or torque fluid and filter should be changed.
Page 384: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Change Axle Fluid What Causes Corrosion? Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of maintenance intervals. paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion The most common causes are: •...
Page 385 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383 • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- CAUTION! (Continued) lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR Super Kleen Bug • Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove. (8 274 kPa) can result in damage or removal of •...
Page 386 384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Only MOPAR the owner. equivalent is recommended.
Page 387 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385 • For grease stains, apply MOPAR Multi-Purpose Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular Cleaner or equivalent to a clean, damp cloth and cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery soap residue.
Page 388 386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning Headlights quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and not use scrapers or other sharp instruments that may less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. scratch the elements.
Page 389: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387 Seat Belt Maintenance FUSES Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical Integrated Power Module solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. compartment.
Page 390 388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description CAUTION! Fuse Fuse • When installing the integrated power module — 15 Amp Washer Motor cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- Blue erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so —...
Page 391 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 389 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — — — 50 Amp — Radiator Fan 30 Amp — Windshield Wiper Pink — — — 30 Amp — Anti-Lock Brake Sys- — —...
Page 392: Rear Power Distribution Center
390 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Power Distribution Center There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center contains fuses and relays. Rear Power Distribution Center Access Panel...
Page 393 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description CAUTION! Fuse Fuse • When installing the power distribution center 60 Amp — Ignition Off Draw cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- Yellow (IOD) Cavity 1 of the erly positioned and fully latched.
Page 394 392 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp — Heated Seats – If 12 * — — — Pink Equipped 13 * — — — — 20 Amp Fuel Pump —...
Page 395 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393 Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — — — — 5 Amp Cluster/Electronic Orange Stability Program — — — (ESP)/Powertrain — — — Control Module — — — (PCM)/STOP LIGHT —...
Page 396 394 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Cavity Cartridge Mini- Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse — 25 Amp Hands-Free Phone – 30 Amp — Rear Window De- Natural If Equipped/Radio/ Pink froster Amplifier Feed 20 Amp — Amplifier/Sunroof – —...
Page 397: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 395 VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your LIGHT BULBS – Interior Bulb Number battery. Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps ... . . W5W Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp .
Page 398: Bulb Replacement
396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number Headlamp – High Intensity Discharge (HID) ..D1S Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Park/Turn Lamp — Models with Halogen Halogen Headlamp.
Page 399: Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp WARNING! 1. Remove the front/rear side marker. Use a fiber stick or A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of similar tool to gently pry the lamp on the outboard side HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned to disengage the clip.
Page 400: Tail/Turn And Stop Lamp
398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Tail/Turn and Stop Lamp 1. Open the trunk. 2. Using a screwdriver, remove the tail lamp retainer. 4. Pull back the trunk liner. 5. Remove the remaining fasteners from the back of the tail lamp assembly. 6.
Page 401 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399 11. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise. 12. Reinstall the tail lamp assembly, fasteners, electrical connector, and trunk liner. 13. Reinstall tail lamp retainer. 7. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side. 8.
Page 402: Center Tail/Backup Lamp
400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Center Tail/Backup Lamp See your authorized dealer for bulb replacement. Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The CHMSL uses LED lamps that are not serviceable separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly, see your authorized dealer. License Lamp 1.
Page 403: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 401 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 19 Gallons 72 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 6.4 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-40, API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * 6.4 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile 15 Quarts 14.4 Liters Formula or equivalent)
Page 404: Engine
402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy- brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operat- ing conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-10725 and are approved to MB 229.3 or MB 229.5.
Page 405: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Manual Transmission – If Equipped MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product. Automatic Transmission – If MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed Equipped ATF+4 product. Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used.
Page 407 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Maintenance Schedule ....406 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..408...
Page 408 406 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime manual must be done at the times or mileages specified will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change vehicle performance and reliability.
Page 409 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 407 • Change your engine oil more often if you drive your “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In- vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom- eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for •...
Page 410 408 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Once a Month At Each Oil Change • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or • Change the engine oil filter. damage. • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals CAUTION! as required.
Page 411 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 409 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 412: Service Schedule
410 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service 18 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 413 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 411 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 414 412 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or 42 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature, Authorized Service Center...
Page 415 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 413 48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If you are using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary. ❏...
Page 416 414 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or 60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 417 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 415 66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 418 416 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 419 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 417 90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 90 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 420 418 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or 108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 102 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 421 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 419 114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or 120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service 114 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 422 420 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service 126 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil ❏...
Page 423 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 421 138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature, Authorized Service Center...
Page 424 422 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If you are using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary. ❏...
Page 425 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 423 150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or 150 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order #...
Page 426 424 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES * This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. 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.
Page 427: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle......427 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 428 426 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... 433 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......433 ▫...
Page 429: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 427 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 430: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
428 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 solved with this process. Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 423–6343 •...
Page 431: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 429 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a Impaired (TDD/TTY) manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.
Page 432: Warranty Information
430 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 433: In Canada
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 431 If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an In Canada investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy should contact the Customer Service Department imme- campaign.
Page 434 432 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Service Manuals • Owner’s Manuals These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the information that students and professional technicians assistance of service and engineering specialists to need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group hicles.
Page 435 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 433 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM significantly from the norm due to variations in driving TIRE QUALITY GRADES habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The following tire grading categories were established by teristics and climate. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Page 436 434 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Temperature Grades WARNING! The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat The temperature grade for this tire is established for and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Page 437 INDEX...
Page 438 436 INDEX About Your Brakes ....276,279 Airbag, Side ..... . 59,62,64,65 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .
Page 439 INDEX 437 Automatic Door Locks ....32,33 B-Pillar Location ......296 Automatic Headlights .
Page 440 438 INDEX Brightness, Interior Lights ....144 Chart, Tire Sizing ......292 Bulb Replacement .
Page 441 INDEX 439 Connector Corrosion Protection ..... 382 UCI ......226 Cruise Light .
Page 442 440 INDEX Disabled Vehicle Towing ....348 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ..184 Disposal Emergency Deck Lid Release ....42 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .
Page 443 INDEX 441 Fails to Start ......255 Exhaust Gas Caution ....80,322 Flooded, Starting .
Page 444 442 INDEX Fluid Level Checks Gauge ......174 Automatic Transmission ....380 Materials Added .
Page 445 INDEX 443 Speedometer ......174 Bulb Replacement ....396 Tachometer .
Page 446 444 INDEX Ignition ....... 14 Key-In Reminder ......15 Key .
Page 447 INDEX 445 Leaks, Fluid ......83 Exterior ......83 Life of Tires .
Page 448 446 INDEX Oil Pressure ......177 Locks ....... . . 30 Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) .
Page 449 INDEX 447 Manual, Service ......431 New Vehicle Break-In Period ....79 Map/Reading Lights .
Page 450 448 INDEX Materials Added to ....362 Phone, Cellular ......93 Recommendation .
Page 451 INDEX 449 Programming Transmitters Remote Control (Remote Keyless Entry) ....21 Starting System ..... . . 27 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .
Page 452 450 INDEX Safety Defects, Reporting ....430 Seats ....... . . 128 Safety Information, Tire .
Page 453 INDEX 451 Service Manuals ......431 Specifications Setting the Clock ..... 203,212 Fuel (Gasoline) .
Page 454 452 INDEX Steering Wheel Mounted Sound Theft System (Security Alarm) ....18 System Controls ......234 Tilt Steering Column .
Page 455 INDEX 453 Quality Grading ..... 433 Fluid ......403 Radial .
Page 456 454 INDEX Uniform Tire Quality Grades ....433 Warning Flasher, Hazard ....331 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector .
Page 457 INDEX 455 Windshield Defroster ....82,240 Windshield Wipers ..... . . 145 Windshield Washers .
Page 458 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Page 459 Chrysler Group LLC Third Edition 11D492-126-AC Printed in U.S.A.

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