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Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of fea- Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the tures and equipment that are either standard or optional on name Chrysler Canada Inc.
Page 3: Introduction 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .
Page 5: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ....7 ROLLOVER WARNING .
Page 6: Introduction
4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac- LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision tion.
Page 7: How To Use This Manual
INTRODUCTION 5 control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by injury.
Page 8 6 INTRODUCTION...
Page 9: Warnings And Cautions
INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
Page 10: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right Front Body VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
Page 11: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Arm The System .....18 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ....12 ▫...
Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ... .22 ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors.......35 ▫...
Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....75 If Equipped ......54 ▫...
Page 14: Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle 9
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has 1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These automatic transmission).
Page 15 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: If you try to remove the key before you place the shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tem- porarily in the ignition switch cylinder. If this occurs, place the shift lever in PARK, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as described.
Page 16: Locking Doors With A Key
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locking Doors With A Key WARNING! (Continued) You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn dangerous for a number of reasons.
Page 17: Sentry Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 SENTRY KEY® During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents unau- three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on thorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine.
Page 18: Replacement Keys
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not compat- Always remove the Sentry Keys® from the vehicle ible with some after-market remote starting systems. and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting tended.
Page 19: Customer Key Programming
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Customer Key Programming 4. Insert a blank Sentry Key® into the ignition switch. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position If you have two valid Sentry Keys®, you can program within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime new Sentry Keys®...
Page 20: General Information
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, liftgate, tem’s memory.
Page 21: Rearming The System
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster To Disarm The System will flash rapidly for approximately 16 seconds. This Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter, or insert the key shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to During this period, if a door is opened, the ignition the ON/RUN position.
Page 22: Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle Security Alarm Manual Override The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 23: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate following steps: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice 1.
Page 24: Illuminated Approach - If Equipped
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 25: Flash Lights With Remote Key Lock/Unlock
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- following steps: ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 26: Using The Panic Alarm
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- following steps: ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Page 27: Programming Additional Transmitters
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 NOTE: When you turn off the Panic Alarm by pressing NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- the PANIC button a second time, you may have to move proved by the party responsible for compliance could closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 28: Remote Starting System - If Equipped
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, 2. Remove and replace the battery. Avoid touching the remove the screw. With the RKE transmitter buttons new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause facing down, use a flat blade screwdriver to pry the battery deterioration.
Page 29: How To Use Remote Start
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 • Battery at an acceptable charge level NOTE: • The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic • RKE PANIC button not pressed transmission to be equipped with Remote Start. • System not disabled from previous remote start event •...
Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle To Enter Remote Start Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped The following messages will display in the EVIC if the Press and release the REMOTE START button vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- turely:...
Page 31: To Exit Remote Start And Drive
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • The engine can be started two consecutive times (two To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The 15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, Vehicle the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or position before you can repeat the start sequence for a allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
Page 32: Door Locks
30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Use the manual door lock knob to lock the doors from inside the vehicle. If the lock knob is down when the door is closed, the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door.
Page 33: Power Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Lock Doors Programming The Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped/Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)”...
Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 3. Within 30 seconds, press the power door LOCK switch Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit to lock the doors. The doors will unlock automatically if: 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the •...
Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming 3. Within 30 seconds, press the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: 4.
Page 37: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with Child-Protection Door Lock system. To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System 1.
Page 38: Power Windows - If Equipped
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the window and open the door with the outside door handle. POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED Power Window Switches The window controls on the driver’s door trim panel control all the door windows.
Page 39: Auto-Down
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window switches will remain active for up to 10 min- utes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
Page 40: Window Lockout Switch
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Window Lockout Switch The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To disable the window controls on the other doors, press the window LOCKOUT switch.
Page 41: Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 LIFTGATE NOTE: The key that is used to start the vehicle is also used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate. To unlock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock and turn to the right (manual lock models only).
Page 42: Occupant Restraints
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Although the liftgate has no inside release mechanism, Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. the liftgate trim panel includes an opening with a However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera- snap-in cap that provides access to release the latch in ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when the event of an electrical system malfunction.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 • Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) — if Please pay close attention to the information in this equipped section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as •...
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under risk of harm from a deploying air bag: their arm. If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child 1.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be WARNING! (Continued) modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided (SABIC) and Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) under If You Need Assistance .
Page 46: Lap/Shoulder Belts
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even lock and reduce the risk of you striking the inside of the on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver vehicle or being thrown out.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 2. The seat belt latch plate is along side the pillar near the WARNING! (Continued) back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make the belt.
Page 48 46 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 buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your WARNING! (Continued) abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. up on the shoulder belt.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of tion.
Page 51: Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seat, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Push the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that fits you best.
Page 52: Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Second Row Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions The second row center lap/shoulder belt features a three-point seat belt with a mini-latch and buckle, which allows the shoulder belt to detach from the lower anchor when the seat is folded.
Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside of the right head 5. Sit back in the seat. Slide the regular latch plate up the restraint. webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 7. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your 8. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull comfortable and not resting on your neck.
Page 55: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 10. To disengage the mini-latch from the mini-buckle for 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the storage, insert the regular latch plate into the black folded webbing. button on the top of the mini-buckle.
Page 56: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the passenger seating position is equipped with an position that has a belt with this feature. Children ALR and is being used for normal usage: 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seat.
Page 57: Seat Belt Pretensioners
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Seat Belt Pretensioners WARNING! The seat belts for both front seating positions are • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
Page 58: Supplemental Active Head Restraints (Ahr)
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in These head restraints are passive, deployable compo- certain types of rear impacts.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 CAUTION! All occupants, including the driver, should not oper- ate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a collision.
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Grasp the deployed AHR from the rear seat. 3. Pull down then rearward towards the rear of the vehicle then down to engage the locking mechanism. Hand Positioning Points On AHR 2.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 AHR In Reset Position 3 — Final Downward Movement To Engage Locking Mechanism NOTE: • If you have difficulties or problems resetting the Active 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock Head Restraints, see an authorized dealer.
Page 62: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)
60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph (BeltAlert®) (8 km/h), BeltAlert® will provide both audio and visual notification. BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the driver and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger The front passenger seat BeltAlert®...
Page 63: Seat Belt Extender
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Seat Belt Extender Seat Belts And Pregnant Women If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if throughout their pregnancy.
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened.
Page 65: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 • Knee Impact Bolster protection for an occupant during a side impact. The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are located in • Driver Advanced Front Air Bag the outboard side of the front seats. •...
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an WARNING! (Continued) impact that requires air bag deployment. This low output • Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in is used in less severe collisions.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may deploys independently;...
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) SABIC air bags may offer side-impact and vehicle roll- over protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in addition to that provided by the body structure. Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential for side-impact head injuries.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, WARNING! (Continued) but they will open during air bag deployment. • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects •...
Page 70: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE windows, or area where the SAB or SABIC air bags Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls inflate, even if they are in an infant or child restraint. Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Always sit upright as possible with your back against the The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the required for this vehicle.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of frontal collisions, including some that may produce sub- the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the stantial vehicle damage —...
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad- ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large noted that could affect the air bag system.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain Inflator Units (SABIC) Inflator Units The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) are During collisions where the impact is confined to a designed to activate only in certain side collisions.
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of until the ignition key is turned off. whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 If you do have a collision, which deploys the air bags, any throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation or all of the following may occur: continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s in- •...
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may • Modifications to any part of the air bag system not function properly if modifications are made.
Page 77: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Air Bag Warning Light NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may You will want to have the air bags ready to not be ready to inflate for your protection.
Page 78: Child Restraints
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • How various systems in your vehicle were operating; To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, were buckled/fastened;...
Page 79 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 There are different sizes and types of restraints for WARNING! children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a seat Owner’s Manual to make sure you have the correct projectile inside the vehicle.
Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the height or weight limits of their child...
Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until air bag.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height • Improper installation can lead to failure of an allowed by the child seat. infant or child restraint.
Page 83 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Children Too Large For Booster Seats 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs and not their stomach? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend 5.
Page 84 82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – LATCH – Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only Restraint...
Page 85 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- Restraint System equipped child seats. There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position.
Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 What is the weight limit (child’s 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until the weight + weight of the child restraint) combined weight of the child and the child for using the LATCH anchorage sys- restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Can two child restraints be attached Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two using a common lower LATCH an- or more child restraints. If the center position chorage? does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchor- ages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in an outboard posi-...
Page 89 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 87 Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 90 88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages of child restraint in the outboard seating positions. Child restraints with flexible, webbing mounted lower attach- ments can be installed in any rear seating position. In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on WARNING! the back of the seat.
Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint 5. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See the section “Installing Child 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage”...
Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE with it and accidentally lock the seatbelt retractor. Before Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat installing a child restraint using the LATCH system, Belt buckle the seat belt behind the child restraint and out of The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are the child’s reach.
Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle What is the weight limit (child’s weight + Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using weight of the child restraint) for using the Child Restraint the seat belt to install a forward facing child Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a...
Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the Contact between the front passenger seat back of the front passenger seat? and the child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten In positions with cinching latch plates...
Page 95 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
Page 96 94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether 1.
Page 97 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95 5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the facing out, away from the child restraint. Repeat steps 4 seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect to 6, above, to complete the installation of the child the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether restraint.
Page 98 96 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child for the strap between the anchor and the child seat, restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 99: Engine Break-In Recommendations
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Transporting Pets While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly mental and should be avoided.
Page 100: Safety Tips
98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its WARNING! (Continued) first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, should be considered a normal part of the break-in and inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 101: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust WARNING! (Continued) system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is follow these safety tips: damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com- •...
Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a feel the air directed against the windshield. See your collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper- a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, able.
Page 103 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Never place or install floor mats or other floor • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly driver footwell while the vehicle is moving.
Page 104: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 105: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS MIRRORS ......107 Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED ..111 ▫...
Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Commands ......143 ▫ Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped ..160 ▫...
Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ▫ To Accelerate For Passing ....174 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ..167 ▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ... . .168 GARAGE DOOR OPENER —...
Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Closing Sunroof — Express....185 ▫ Door Storage ......194 ▫...
Page 109: Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of vehicle).
Page 110: Outside Mirror - Driver Side
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when CAUTION! the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right of the button does not illuminate. To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Page 111: Folding Outside Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object.
Page 112: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Heated Mirrors — If Equipped These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle” for further information.
Page 113: Uconnect® Phone - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect® Phone allows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit Uconnect® Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s vehicle communications system.
Page 114 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Command Button WARNING! Actual button location may vary with the ra- Any voice commanded system should be used only dio. The individual buttons are described in the in safe driving conditions following all applicable “Operation”...
Page 115: Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Operation part of the command when you are asked for it. For example, you can use the compound form voice com- Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect® mand “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break the Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect®...
Page 116 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To activate the Uconnect® Phone, simply press the The following are general phone to Uconnect® Phone button and follow the audible prompts for directions. pairing instructions: Uconnect® Phone sessions begin with a press of the •...
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • You will then be asked to give your mobile phone a • The system will prompt you to say the number you priority level between one and seven, with one being want to call. the highest priority.
Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a name in the phonebook, refer to “Add Names to Your “Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”). This will Uconnect®...
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down- Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone loaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the Uconnect® Phone. If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, •...
Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in NOTE: the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return •...
Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish • Press the button to begin. to delete.
Page 122: Phone Call Features
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook Phone Call Features • Press the The following features can be accessed through the button to begin. Uconnect® Phone if the feature(s) are available on your •...
Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Currently In Progress Between Calls” in this section. To combine two calls, refer to “Conference Call”...
Page 124 122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Conference Call Call Termination When two calls are in progress (one active and one on To end a call in progress, momentarily press the but- hold), press and hold the button until you hear a ton.
Page 125: Uconnect® Phone Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Call Continuation Uconnect® Phone Features Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the Language Selection Uconnect® Phone after the vehicle ignition has been To change the language that the Uconnect® Phone is switched to OFF.
Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Emergency Assistance NOTE: • The emergency number dialed is based on the country If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable: where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and Canada and 060 for Mexico).
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 NOTE: WARNING! • The roadside assistance number dialed is based on the To use you Uconnect® Phone System in an emergency, country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528-2069 your mobile phone must be: for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454 for •...
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Mail Calling enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you can press the button and say, “3 7 4 6 # Send”. To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to “Working Saying a number, or sequence of numbers, followed by with Automated Systems”.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say out settings that are too short and may not allow the one of the following: use of this feature.
Page 130: Advanced Phone Connectivity
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth® mobile In order to un-mute the Uconnect® Phone: phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s • Press the button. audio system. The Uconnect® Phone will work the same •...
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth® Select Another Mobile Phone connection between your mobile phone and the This feature allows you to select and start using another Uconnect® Phone System, follow the instructions de- phone paired with the Uconnect®...
Page 132: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones Voice Training • Press the For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- button to begin. nizing their voice commands or numbers, the Uconnect® • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say Phone Voice Training feature may be used.
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 best results, the Voice Training session should be com- Voice Command pleted when the vehicle is parked with the engine • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to running, all windows closed, and the blower fan provide at least ½...
Page 134 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Even though the system is designed for users speaking • Even though international dialing for most number in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing cents, the system may not always work for some. number combinations may not be supported.
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness Read Messages: to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and If you receive a new text message while your phone is not the Uconnect®...
Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Send Messages: 3. Where are you? You can send messages using Uconnect® Phone. To send 4. I need more direction. a new message: 5. L O L • Press the button. 6. Why •...
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 16. Can this wait? Bluetooth® Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the 17. Bye for now Uconnect® Phone. When this happens, the connection 18. When can we meet? can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off/on.
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Page 141 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) call zero cancel confirmation prompts continue three delete four dial five download edit seven emergency eight English nine erase all star (*) Espanol plus (+) Francais pound (#) help add location home...
Page 142 140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE language select phone select list names send list phones set up phone settings or phone set up mobile towing assistance mute transfer call mute off Uconnect® Tutorial new entry voice training work other pair a phone phone pairing pairing...
Page 143: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 General Information VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Voice Command System Operation RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: The Uconnect®...
Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pressing the Voice Command button while the WARNING! system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or Any voice commanded system should be used only change commands.
Page 145: Commands
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 To hear the first available Menu, press the Voice Com- Main Menu mand button and say “Help” or “Main Menu”. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the Commands main menu.
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) Radio AM • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: Satellite Radio •...
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 Disc Mode Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you To switch to Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) mode, say may say the following commands: “Bluetooth Streaming”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: •...
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Main menu setup” or – “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Switch to setup” • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — During the playback you may press the Voice Com- In this mode, you may say the following commands: mand button to stop playing memos.
Page 149: Voice Training
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 Voice Training SEATS For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect® vehicle. Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. WARNING! 1.
Page 150: Power Seats - If Equipped
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Seats — If Equipped WARNING! Some models may be equipped with a power driver’s • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. seat. The power seat switch is located on the outboard Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of side of the seat near the floor.
Page 151: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward Heated Seats — If Equipped The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. On some models, the front driver and passenger seats Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions move in the direction of the switch.
Page 152: Manual Front Seat Adjustment
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will WARNING! provide a boosted heat level during the initial stages of • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the normal HI-level.
Page 153 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar and move the WARNING! seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. reached the desired position.
Page 154: Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped Manual Lumbar — If Equipped The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using The lumbar adjustment handle is located on the outboard a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. Pull side of the driver’s seatback.
Page 155: Driver's Seatback Recline
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 Driver’s Seatback Recline WARNING! To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired angle shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
Page 156: Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat To fold the front passenger seat, lift the recliner handle to the full upward position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the seat cushion. Fold-Flat Seat Fold-Flat Lever...
Page 157: Head Restraints
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 Head Restraints Active Head Restraints — Front Seats Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable compo- by restricting head movement in the event of a rear nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily impact.
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push forward and backward. To tilt the head restraint closer to button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the downward on the head restraint.
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 • In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information. WARNING! • Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players.
Page 160: Folding Rear Seat
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Folding Rear Seat WARNING! (Continued) To provide additional storage area, each rear seatback can • Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are be folded forward. Pull the strap forward to fold the rear struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose seatback flat.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 WARNING! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
Page 162: Reclining Rear Seat - If Equipped
160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD For additional comfort, pull the strap forward just To open the hood, two latches must be released. enough to release the seatback latch. Then push the 1.
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 2. Move the safety catch located under the front edge of Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side (left side the hood, near the center and raise the hood. facing hood) of the engine compartment, to secure the hood in the open position.
Page 164: Lights
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS CAUTION! Multifunction Lever To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to The multifunction lever controls the operation of the close it. Lower the hood until it is open 8 in (20 cm) headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam approximately and then drop it.
Page 165: Headlights And Parking Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Headlights And Parking Lights Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent The high beam lights will come on as Daytime Running to turn on the parking lights. Turn the end of the lever to Lights (lower intensity), whenever the ignition is ON, the the second detent to turn on the headlights.
Page 166: Turn Signals
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. Front Fog Light Operation NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the head- lights on low beam.
Page 167: High/Low Beam Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or Flash-To-Pass there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by light bulb.
Page 168: Map/Reading Lights
166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next Map/Reading Lights detent position to brighten the odometer and radio when These lights are mounted between the sun visors above the the parking lights or headlights are on. rear view mirror.
Page 169: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 NOTE: The lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle. They will not turn off automatically. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the right side of the steering column.
Page 170: Windshield Wiper Operation
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Operation CAUTION! Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper opera- through an automatic car wash. Damage to the tion.
Page 171: Intermittent Wiper System
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Intermittent Wiper System while the lever is pulled and for two wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent inter- Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions val previously selected. make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be- tween cycles, desirable.
Page 172: Mist Feature
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Mist Feature Push down on the control lever to activate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the wipers will continue to operate.
Page 173: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. WARNING! With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired. Push the lever Do not adjust the steering column while driving. up to lock the steering column firmly in place.
Page 174: To Activate
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- right side of the steering wheel. tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time.
Page 175: To Set A Desired Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 To Deactivate WARNING! A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
Page 176: To Accelerate For Passing
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pressing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 mph Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills (1.6 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the the button results in an increase of 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Page 177: Garage Door Opener - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink® unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
Page 178: Before You Begin Programming Homelink
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device that is being programmed to the HomeLink® system.
Page 179: Programming A Rolling Code
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Programming A Rolling Code For programming garage door openers that were manu- factured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
Page 180 178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) 5. At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- locate the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. This can gram while keeping the HomeLink®...
Page 181: Programming A Non-Rolling Code
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, 1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) erase the channels.
Page 182: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ming is complete and the garage door/device should For programming transmitters in Canada/United States activate when the HomeLink® button is pressed. that require the transmitter signals to “time-out”...
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 • To program the two remaining HomeLink® buttons, 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink® button, while you press and release (“cycle”), your hand-held repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT transmitter every two seconds until HomeLink®...
Page 184: Using Homelink
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using HomeLink® Troubleshooting Tips To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink® If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, button. Activation will now occur for the programmed here are some of the most common solutions: device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, security •...
Page 185: General Information
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 General Information WARNING! This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry • Your motorized door or gate will open and close Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following while you are programming the universal trans- two conditions: ceiver.
Page 186: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in console. the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 187: Opening Sunroof - Express
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 Opening Sunroof — Express position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automati- cally. This is called “Express Close”. During Express Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop second.
Page 188: Venting Sunroof - Express
186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts re- Wind Buffeting sult in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the disabled.
Page 189: Ignition Off Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 Ignition Off Operation For Vehicles Not Equipped With The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) The power sunroof switch will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced.
Page 191 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
Page 192: Power Inverter - If Equipped
190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED A 115 Volt (150 Watt) AC power inverter is located on the front of the center console for added convenience. This outlet can power mobile phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts.
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power To avoid serious injury or death: • Do not use a three-prong adaptor. from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., •...
Page 194: Cupholders
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CUPHOLDERS Your vehicle is equipped with four cupholders. There are two illuminated cupholders located in the front. Rear Cupholders STORAGE Glove Compartment And Storage Bin Front Cupholders Located on the passenger side of the instrument panel are There are two cupholders located in the back for the rear an upper storage bin and a lower glove compartment.
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 Storage Bins Glove Compartment 1 — Upper Storage Bin 2 — Lower Glove Compartment To open the lower glove compartment, pull outward on the release handle.
Page 196: Door Storage
194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Door Storage The interior door panels are equipped with lower storage areas. Rear Door Storage Front Door Storage...
Page 197: Console Features
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 CONSOLE FEATURES To open the lower storage compartment, lift upward on the lower handle to unlatch the lower storage compart- The floor console contains both an upper and lower ment and lift the lid open. storage compartment.
Page 198: Cargo Area Features
196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE light bulbs and is powered by rechargeable lithium WARNING! batteries that recharge when snapped back into place for convenience. Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music Press in on the flashlight to release it.
Page 199: Cargo Cover
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, To install the Cargo Cover, insert either end of the cover twice for low, and a third time to return to off. into one of the two notches located in the rear trim panels.
Page 200 198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using the handle, pull the cover toward you and guide WARNING! the rear cover posts into the guides located on both sides of the rear trim panel. In a collision a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 201: Removable Load Floor
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Removable Load Floor Cargo Tie-Down Loops The cargo area load floor is removable and can be There are four tie-downs (D-rings) installed in the cargo washed with mild soap and water. area for securing cargo. Removable Load Floor Cargo Area Tie-Downs...
Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear • Cargo tie-down loops are not safe anchors for a axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight child seat tether strap.
Page 203: Fold Down Speakers - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped REAR WINDOW FEATURES When the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down Rear Window Wiper/Washer off the trim panel to face rearward, for tailgating and The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch other activities.
Page 204: Rear Window Defroster
202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to Rear Window Defroster the first detent position for rear wiper operation. The rear window defroster button is located on the bottom right-side of the blower control knob. NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster only.
Page 205: Roof Luggage Rack - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The the heating elements: load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be •...
Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The grab handles on the back of the vehicle (if each crossbar approximately eight turns, then move the crossbar to the desired position, keeping the crossbars equipped) are not to be used as a towing feature. parallel to the rack frame.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Long loads which extend over the windshield, such Cargo must be securely tied before driving your as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the frontal area should be secured to both the front and vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- rear of the vehicle.
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Compass/Temperature/Audio ... .232 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES...210 ▫ Average Fuel Economy....232 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ..239 Uconnect® 130 ......260 ▫...
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ..292 IF EQUIPPED ......285 ▫...
Page 212: Instrument Panel Features
210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Air Outlet 5 — Storage Bin 9 — Heated Seat Switch – If Equipped 2 — Demisters 6 — Glove Compartment 10 — Hazard Warning Flasher 3 — Instrument Cluster 7 —...
Page 213: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 214: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 3. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light 1. Fuel Gauge/Fuel Door Reminder This light informs you of a problem with the When the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a position, the pointer will show the level of fuel problem is detected, the light will come on remaining in the fuel tank.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 4. Oil Pressure Warning Light 7. Air Bag Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The This light will turn on for four to eight seconds light should turn on momentarily when the engine is as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first started.
Page 216 214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. High Beam Indicator If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock This indicator shows that the high beam head- brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the lights are on.
Page 217 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 12. Tachometer normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine Do In Emergencies” for further information. revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear range.
Page 218 216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake WARNING! and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- dangerous.
Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position. If you continue operating the vehicle when the NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi- applied.
Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17. Temperature Gauge WARNING! The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that others could be badly burned by steam or boiling the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 20. Shift Lever Indicator If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in the instrument The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the cluster, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center — instrument cluster.
Page 222 220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when operating properly.
Page 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 NOTE: U.S. Federal regulations require that upon trans- CAUTION! fer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the pur- chaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been The TPMS has been optimized for the original driven.
Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Vehicle Odometer Messages gASCAP When the appropriate conditions exist, the following If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel odometer messages will display: filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a “gASCAP” message will display in the odometer display door .
Page 225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, 24. OFF ROAD Indicator — If Equipped which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate The symbol illuminates (is armed) when the 4WD lock dependent upon your personal driving style. Unless switch is activated and the shift lever is in LOW or reset, this message will continue to display each time you REVERSE position.
Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 26. Hill Descent Indicator — If Equipped CAUTION! The symbol illuminates (is armed) when the Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator 4WD Lock switch is activated and the trans- Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine mission range indicator is in LOW or REVERSE control system.
Page 227 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 29. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped system will be ON, even if it was turned off previously. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds Light”...
Page 228: Mini-Trip Computer - If Equipped
226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 31. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Dis- Control Buttons play — If Equipped When the appropriate conditions exist, this display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) messages. For further information, refer to “Electronic Vehicle In- formation Center (EVIC)”.
Page 229: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 RESET Button ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED To reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then press and hold the RESET button The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- located on the steering wheel.
Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The EVIC consists of the following: The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering • System Status wheel: • Units • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays •...
Page 231 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 MENU Button DOWN Button Press and release the MENU button to scroll Press and release the DOWN button to scroll through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Warn- downward through the sub-menus. ings, Timer, Units, System, Personal Settings) or to exit sub-menus.
Page 232: Engine Oil Change Indicator System - If Equipped
230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Personal Settings Not Avail. — Vehicle not in PARK • Remote Start Aborted — System Fault (automatic transmission) or vehicle is in motion • Key In Ignition (manual transmission). • Low Tire • Door Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which door is •...
Page 233: Evic Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 Unless reset, this message will continue to display each EVIC Functions time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN • Compass/Temperature/Audio position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and • Average Fuel Economy release the Trip Odometer button on the instrument cluster.
Page 234: Compass/Temperature/Audio
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass/Temperature/Audio determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel Press and release the COMPASS button to display one of tank level. This is not resettable. eight compass headings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing, the outside temperature, and the current NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle radio station.
Page 235: Elapsed Time
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 Elapsed Time Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is This allows the driver to set and recall features when the in the RUN/START position.
Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: Uconnect® language will not change using the RKE Unlock EVIC. Please refer to “Language Selection” in Uconnect® When Driver’s Door 1st is selected only the driver’s door phone — If Equipped for details. will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button and require a second Auto Lock Doors press to unlock the remaining locked doors.
Page 237 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 Sound Horn with Lock after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. Opening either front vehicle door will cancel this feature. Press When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when and hold the SELECT button when in this display until the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed.
Page 238 236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display Units In 360–degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in The EVIC, odometer, and Uconnect® gps system units the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function can be changed between English and Metric.
Page 239 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 3. Press the DOWN button until “Calibrate Compass” NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from displays in the EVIC. the top of the right rear quarter window. This is where the compass sensor is located. 4.
Page 240: Uconnect® 230 - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Mp3/Wma Aux Jack)
238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Press and hold the COMPASS button for approxi- Uconnect® 230 — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND mately two seconds. 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) 3. Press the DOWN button until “Compass Variance” message and the last variance zone number displays in the EVIC.
Page 241: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 Operating Instructions - Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch position to operate the radio.
Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If TIME Button Equipped Press the TIME button to alternate locations of the time Press this button to operate the Uconnect® Phone feature and frequency display. (if equipped). Refer to “Voice Command” for further Clock Setting Procedure details.
Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button and Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade selecting the “SET HOME CLOCK” entry. Once in this Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS display follow the above procedure, starting at step 2.
Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time 16-Digit Character Program Type and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Display knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between No program type or None the front and rear speakers.
Page 245 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 station with the same selected Music Type name. The 16-Digit Character Program Type Music Type function only operates when in the FM Display mode. Public Public If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Rhythm and Blues R &...
Page 246 244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • DISC Play/Pause - NOTE: • The available selections for each of the above entries You can toggle between playing the DVD and pausing the DVD by pushing the SELECT varies depending upon the disc. button (if equipped).
Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 • Set Home Clock - Pressing the SELECT button allows Audio Language — If Equipped you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn the language (effective only if the language is supported by TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes.
Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Audio DRC — If Equipped NOTE: The user will have to set these defaults before loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings after Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio a disc is loaded, changes will not be effective.
Page 249: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 You may add a second station to each pushbutton by DISC Button repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display AM/FM modes to Disc modes.
Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc CAUTION! is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is reading the disc. The radio may shut down during extremely hot conditions. When this occurs, the radio will indicate CAUTION! “Disc Hot”...
Page 251: Notes On Playing Mp3/Wma Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 Press and hold the EJECT button for five seconds and all TIME Button (CD MODE) CDs will be ejected from the radio. Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF.
Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: Supported Media (Disc Types) • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- The MP3/WMA file recording media supported by the character extension) radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3,WMA, DVD Video, •...
Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Supported MP3/WMA File Formats Sampling MPEG Frequency Bit Rate (kbps) The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3/WMA Specification (kHz) extension as MP3/WMA files. Non-MP3/WMA files named with the *.MP3/WMA extension may cause play- MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,...
Page 254: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Number of files and folders - Loading times will ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for ID3 version 1 tags. ID3 version 2 is not increase with more files and folders supported by the radios.
Page 255: Info Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- iary device if the AUX jack is connected. Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the Name, and Folder Name (if available).
Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES™) (If Equipped) Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will Refer to “Video Entertainment System (VES™)” for fur- display for five seconds.
Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 DTS™ System Activation “DTS™ and “DTS™ 2.0” are trademarks of Digital The- Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you ater Systems, Inc. may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is included with the factory-installed satellite Uconnect®...
Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within ESN/SID Access the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- on or above the antenna.
Page 259 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 Operating Instructions - Uconnect® (Satellite) INFO Button Mode Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or able).
Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL MUSIC TYPE Button SETUP Button Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button following items: or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within •...
Page 261: Nav - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 You may add a second channel to each pushbutton by Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/ repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press NAV — IF EQUIPPED the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display Refer to your Uconnect®...
Page 262: Uconnect® 130
260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® 130 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second time to turn off the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction, without stopping.
Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 TIME Button RW/FF Press the TIME button to alternate display of the time Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons and radio frequency. causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows.
Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Memory control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the When you are receiving a station that you wish to treble tones.
Page 265: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 • This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and Buttons 1 - 6 multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
Page 266 264 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 267: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 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 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The radio uses the following limits for file systems: Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal • Maximum number of folder levels: 8 CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). •...
Page 269 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 Playback of MP3 Files Sampling MPEG Frequency Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,...
Page 270: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in a portable device, such as an MP3 player, or iPod®, and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
Page 271: Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC listenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switch position to operate the radio.
Page 272 270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If your vehicle is not equipped with or this feature is not Clock Setting Procedure available on your vehicle, a “Not Equipped With 1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink. Uconnect Phone” message will display on the radio screen.
Page 273 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 starting at Step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade radio, press the SETUP button and then follow the above Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS procedure, starting at Step 2. will display.
Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time 16-Digit Character Program Type and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control Display knob to the left or right to adjust the sound level between No program type or None the front and rear speakers.
Page 275 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 station with the same selected Music Type name. The 16-Digit Character Program Type Music Type function only operates when in the FM Display mode. Public Public If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type Rhythm and Blues R &...
Page 276 274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AM/FM Button display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.
Page 277: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio MP3 Audio Play ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will NOTE: show the track number, and index time in minutes and •...
Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL EJECT Button - Ejecting a CD the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. Press the EJECT button to eject the CD. TIME Button Press this button to change the display from a large CD If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within...
Page 279: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Media (Disc Types) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3.
Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Maximum number of folders. (The radio display of file Discs created with an option such as keep disc open after names and folder names is limited. For large numbers writing are most likely multisession discs. The use of of files and/or folders, the radio may be unable to multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in display the file name and folder name, and will assign...
Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 Playback of MP3 Files Sampling MPEG Frequency Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification (kHz) radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,...
Page 282: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)
280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Press the INFO button once more to return to elapsed to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a time priority mode. single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once” option Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or before writing to the disc.
Page 283: Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has device’s volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio limited coverage in Alaska. is not loud enough, turn the device’s volume up.
Page 284 282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Selecting Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode Number (ESN/SID) Press the SAT button until SAT appears in the display. A Please have the following information available when CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio calling: mode.
Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the remain tuned to the new channel until you make another form of short audio mutes. selection. Holding either button will bypass channels without stopping until you release it. •...
Page 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type function is active, the radio will be tuned to the next Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons channel with the same selected Music Type name. causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the direction of the arrows.
Page 287: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 SET Button – To Set the Pushbutton Memory Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display. When you are receiving a channel that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. Buttons 1 - 6 The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Page 288: Connecting The Ipod® Or External Usb Device
286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL iPod® control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod® and iPhone® devices. Some iPod® software versions may not fully support the iPod® control features. Please visit Apple’s website for software updates. NOTE: • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate Uconnect®...
Page 289: Using This Feature
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis- Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device charged, it may not communicate with the iPod®/USB/ Using Radio Buttons MP3 control system until a minimum charge is attained. To get into the iPod®/USB/MP3 control mode and Leaving the audio device connected to the iPod®/USB/ access a connected audio device, either press the “AUX”...
Page 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while during play mode will jump to the next track in the playing a track, skips to the next track or press the list, or press the VR button and say Next or Previous VR button and say Next Track .
Page 291: List Or Browse Mode
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 • Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclockwise SCAN button again. During Scan mode, pressing the << SEEK and SEEK>> buttons will select the previous (backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying the and next tracks. track detail on the radio display. Once the track to be played is highlighted on the radio display, press the •...
Page 292 290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Preset 4 – Genres • MUSIC TYPE button: The MUSIC TYPE button is • Preset 5 – Audiobooks another shortcut button to the genre listing on your audio device. • Preset 6 – Podcasts •...
Page 293: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 device first, then it will get streamed to the Uconnect® WARNING! phone system. Seven devices can be paired to the Uconnect® phone system, but just one can be selected Do not plug in or remove the iPod® or external USB and played.
Page 294: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Previous Track Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on the radio and say “Previous Track”, to jump to the previous music track on your cellular phone. Browse Browsing is not available on a Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) device.
Page 295: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 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 296: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance
294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective coating To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized, precautions: or have protection encoding.
Page 297: Climate Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 CLIMATE CONTROLS Blower Control The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. Rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the ven- Manual Heating And Air Conditioning tilation system in any mode.
Page 298 296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Temperature Control Mode Control (Air Direction) Rotate this control to choose from sev- Rotate this control to regulate the tem- eral patterns of air distribution. You perature of the air inside the passenger can select either a primary mode as compartment.
Page 299 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 • Bi-Level windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield. Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. • Defrost NOTE: For all settings, except full cold or full hot, there Air is directed through the windshield and side is a difference in temperature between the upper and window demist outlets.
Page 300 298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Recirculation Control • The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fogging when the recirculation button is pressed and the mode Pressing the Recirculation Control button will control is set to panel or panel / floor. put the system in recirculation mode.
Page 301: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds. • MAX A/C For maximum cooling use the A/C and recirculation buttons at the same time. • ECONOMY MODE If economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn OFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor.
Page 302 300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The AUTO position performs best for front seat NOTE: occupants only. • The temperature setting can be adjusted at anytime 2. Dial in the temperature you would without affecting automatic operation. like the system to maintain by ro- •...
Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 Blower Control Manual Operation Overide This system offers a full complement of manual override For full automatic operation or for features, which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, automatic blower operation, turn the Mode Preferred Automatic, or Blower and Mode Pre- knob to the AUTO position.
Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL...
Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 • 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 •...
Page 306 304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 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 307: Operating Tips
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you Operating Tips can temporarily put the system into Recirculation NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for Mode by pressing the Recirculation button. However, suggested control settings for various weather condi- under certain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, tions.
Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Winter Operation windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side win- dow fogging becomes a problem, increase blower speed. Use of the air Recirculation Mode during winter months is Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but not recommended because it may cause window fogging.
Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307 Outside Air Intake A/C Air Filter — If Equipped Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the The A/C Filter prevents most dust and pollen from enter- windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves ing the cabin.
Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
Page 311: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS STARTING PROCEDURES ....314 MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . .317 ▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ..314 ▫...
Page 312 310 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission ▫ Driving Through Water ....344 (CVT) – If Equipped ....330 ▫...
Page 313 STARTING AND OPERATING 311 ▫ Hill Descent Control (HDC) – If Equipped . . .358 ▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation ..380 ▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Manual Transmission ▫ Radial Ply Tires ..... .380 Only .
Page 314 312 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Replacement Tires .....386 ▫ MMT In Gasoline .....401 ▫...
Page 315 STARTING AND OPERATING 313 ▫ Trailer Towing Weights ▫ Towing Tips ......419 (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ..412 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND ▫...
Page 316: Starting Procedures
314 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES WARNING! (Continued) Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. in a location accessible to children. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move WARNING! the vehicle.
Page 317: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Normal Starting The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine does position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes not require pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
Page 318: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)
316 STARTING AND OPERATING in the ON position, release the accelerator pedal and WARNING! (Continued) repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure. another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow the procedure carefully. WARNING! Refer to “Jump Starting” in “What To Do In Emer- Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the gencies”...
Page 319: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits Five–Speed Manual Transmission quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a WARNING! grounded, three-wire extension cord.
Page 320 318 STARTING AND OPERATING Fully press the clutch pedal before you shift gears. As you starting from a standing position. Damage to the clutch release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator can result from starting in a gear higher than first gear. pedal.
Page 321: Recommended Shift Speeds
STARTING AND OPERATING 319 Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds and never try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch Units in mph (km/h) pedal partially engaged. This will cause abnormal wear Engine Accel- 1 to 2...
Page 322: Equipped
320 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! CAUTION! If you skip a gear while downshifting or downshift at too high of a vehicle speed, these conditions may Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- cause the engine to overspeed if too low of a gear is ing precautions are not observed: selected and the clutch pedal is released.
Page 323 STARTING AND OPERATING 321 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 324: Key Ignition Park Interlock
322 STARTING AND OPERATING Key Ignition Park Interlock out of PARK, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON/RUN position (engine running or not) and the brake This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- pedal must be pressed. lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the ignition switch can be turned to the OFF Six-Speed Automatic Transmission —...
Page 325 STARTING AND OPERATING 323 Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the PARK accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. This range supplements the parking brake by locking the Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when transmission.
Page 326 324 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If parking brake. Always apply the parking brake your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
Page 327 STARTING AND OPERATING 325 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 328 326 STARTING AND OPERATING • Look at the transmission gear position display and CAUTION! verify that it indicates the PARK position. • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever must turn the ignition switch from the OFF posi- will not move out of PARK.
Page 329 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 DRIVE WARNING! This range should be used for most city and highway Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe shifts, and the best fuel economy.
Page 330 328 STARTING AND OPERATING If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operat- Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission remains ing limits, the transmission controller will modify the in fourth gear regardless of which forward gear is transmission shift schedule and expand the range of selected.
Page 331 STARTING AND OPERATING 329 • the transmission fluid has reached an adequate 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will return to normal temperature, operation. • the engine coolant has reached an adequate NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- temperature, mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your earliest...
Page 332: Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission (Cvt) - If Equipped
330 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Engagement of the torque converter clutch is NOTE: The Continuously Variable Automatic Transmis- inhibited at very cold temperatures. Because the engine sion (CVT) changes ratios in a continuous manner. This speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not may sometimes feel as if it is slipping, but this is normal engaged, it may seem as if the transmission is not shifting and does not harm anything.
Page 333 STARTING AND OPERATING 331 PARK WARNING! This range supplements the parking brake by locking the • Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. parking brake. Always apply the parking brake Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- motion.
Page 334 332 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL • Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...
Page 335 STARTING AND OPERATING 333 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or must turn the ignition switch from the OFF posi- others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 336 334 STARTING AND OPERATING • Look at the transmission gear position display and WARNING! verify that it indicates the PARK position. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever ignition to coast down a hill.
Page 337: Autostick
STARTING AND OPERATING 335 DRIVE to allow a return to the requested speed. This is done to prevent transmission damage due to overheating. If the This range should be used for most city and highway high speed is maintained, the overheating may reoccur, driving.
Page 338: Operation
336 STARTING AND OPERATING passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain until another upshift or downshift is chosen, except as driving, trailer towing, and many other situations. described below: • The transmission will automatically downshift as the OPERATION vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging) and will When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, the display the current gear.
Page 339: Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 337 • Avoid using speed control when AutoStick® is engaged. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when This feature provides full time, on-demand, four–wheel AutoStick® is engaged. drive (4WD). • The system may revert to automatic shift mode if a fault or overheat condition is detected.
Page 340: On-Road Driving Tips
338 STARTING AND OPERATING Where one or more wheels have wheel spin or if addi- An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better tional traction is needed in sand, deep snow, or loose view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. traction surfaces, activate the “4WD LOCK”...
Page 341: When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The 4Wd Lock Lever Engaged
STARTING AND OPERATING 339 and maintain a good driving posture. Avoid sudden WARNING! accelerations, turns or braking. In most cases there are no road signs, posted speed limits or signal lights. Therefore Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down you will need to use your own good judgment on what is cargo.
Page 342: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
340 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: For maximum off-road performance, premium lower gear than necessary to maintain headway. Over- fuel is recommended. While the vehicle will operate on revving the engine can spin the wheels and traction will be regular fuel when in L Off-Road mode, the engine has lost.
Page 343: Hill Climbing
STARTING AND OPERATING 341 turning your steering wheel no more than a 1/4 turn should use low (L Off-Road) with the 4WD LOCK quickly back and forth for additional traction. Mud holes engaged and ESC turned off. Reduced tire pressure will pose an increased threat of vehicle damage and getting drastically improve your traction and handling, while stuck.
Page 344 342 STARTING AND OPERATING Hills can cause serious problems. Some are just too steep Driving Up Hill to climb and should not be attempted. You should always Once you have determined your ability to proceed and feel confident with the vehicle and your abilities. You have shifted into the appropriate gear, line your vehicle should always climb hills straight up and down.
Page 345 STARTING AND OPERATING 343 braking to control the descent and apply your brakes if WARNING! necessary, but do not allow the tires to lock. Never attempt to climb a hill at an angle or turn WARNING! around on a steep grade. Driving across an incline increases the risk of a rollover, which may result in Do not descend a steep grade in NEUTRAL.
Page 346: Driving Through Water
344 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) tipping and rolling the vehicle, which may result in Driving across an incline increases the risk of a severe injury. Always back carefully straight down a rollover , which may result in severe injury. hill in REVERSE gear.
Page 347 STARTING AND OPERATING 345 water into the engine air intake. If the engine stalls, do Before You Cross Any Type Of Water not attempt to restart it. Determine if it has ingested As you approach any type of water, you need to deter- water first.
Page 348: After Driving Off-Road
346 STARTING AND OPERATING Crossing Puddles, Pools, Flooded Areas Or Other After Driving Off-Road Standing Water Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than Puddles, pools, flooded or other standing water areas does most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is normally contain murky or muddy waters.
Page 349: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 347 • Check for accumulations of plants or brush. These • If you experience unusual vibration after driving in things could be a fire hazard. They might hide damage mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and impacted material.
Page 350: Power Steering Fluid Check
348 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: CAUTION! • Increased noise levels at the end of the steering wheel Prolonged operation of the steering system at the end travel are considered normal and do not indicate that of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering there is a problem with the power steering system.
Page 351: Parking Brake
STARTING AND OPERATING 349 PARKING BRAKE CAUTION! Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking Do not use chemical flushes in your power steering brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave an system as the chemicals can damage your power automatic transmission in PARK, or manual transmission steering components.
Page 352 350 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: • When the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking brake before attempting to move the vehicle.
Page 353 STARTING AND OPERATING 351 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key ing your vehicle or it may roll and cause damage or fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. injury.
Page 354: Brake System
352 STARTING AND OPERATING BRAKE SYSTEM If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa- bility, the remaining system will still function with some Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as loss of overall braking effectiveness. This will be evident standard equipment.
Page 355: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 353 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) WARNING! (Continued) The ABS provides increased vehicle stability and brake • The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including those performance under most braking conditions. The system resulting from excessive speed in turns, following automatically “pumps”...
Page 356 354 STARTING AND OPERATING required. However, the conventional brake system will working properly. This self-check occurs each time the continue to operate normally if the “Brake Warning vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h). Light” is not on. ABS is activated during braking under certain road or If the “ABS Warning Light”...
Page 357: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 355 (TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Electronic Roll Mitiga- WARNING! tion (ERM), Hill Descent Control (HDC), Hill Start Assist (HSA), and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). All sys- The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains sophis- tems work together to enhance vehicle stability and ticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible control in various driving conditions and are commonly to interference caused by improperly installed or...
Page 358: Brake Assist System (Bas)
356 STARTING AND OPERATING stability. A feature of the TCS system functions similar to quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- across a driven axle.
Page 359: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)
STARTING AND OPERATING 357 prevent wheel lift due to other factors such as road WARNING! (Continued) conditions, leaving the roadway or striking objects or • The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must other vehicles. never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous NOTE: Anytime the ESC system is in the “Full Off”...
Page 360: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - If Equipped
358 STARTING AND OPERATING Hill Descent Control (HDC) – If Equipped deactivated by putting the vehicle into ESC “Full Off” mode. This is done by pressing and holding the “ESC This system maintains vehicle speed while descending Off” button for five seconds. Refer to “Electronic Stability hills during off-road driving situations.
Page 361: Hill Start Assist (Hsa) - Manual Transmission Only
STARTING AND OPERATING 359 HSA Activation Criteria WARNING! The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to HDC is only intended to assist the driver in control- activate: ling vehicle speed when descending hills. The driver • Vehicle must be stopped. must remain attentive to the driving conditions and is responsible for maintaining a safe vehicle speed.
Page 362 360 STARTING AND OPERATING Disabling/Enabling HSA 5. Release the clutch pedal (if equipped). If you wish to turn on or off the HSA system, it can be 6. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn to the left. done using the Customer Programmable Features in the 7.
Page 363: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 361 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) WARNING! This system enhances directional control and stability of • The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC cor- vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the rects for over-steering or under-steering of the vehicle by vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in...
Page 364 362 STARTING AND OPERATING ESC Operating Modes Partial Off (Four-Wheel Drive Models) Or On (Two-Wheel Drive Models) The ESC system has three available operating modes for four–wheel drive equipped vehicles and two available This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESC operating modes for two–wheel drive equipped vehicles.
Page 365 STARTING AND OPERATING 363 NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving Full Off (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only) with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” when ESC stability features could inhibit vehicle maneu- mode by pressing the “ESC Off”...
Page 366 364 STARTING AND OPERATING so that it will not interfere with off-road driving however, WARNING! ESC function returns to provide the stability feature at speeds above 35 mph (56 km/h). The “ESC Activation/ With the ESC in the Full Off mode, the engine Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 367: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 365 ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo- ESC OFF Indicator Light cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
Page 368: Tire Safety Information
366 STARTING AND OPERATING • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION will be ON even if it was turned off previously. Tire Markings • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active.
Page 369 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 • Temporary spare tires are spares designed for tempo- NOTE: rary emergency use only. Temporary high pressure • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. compact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded design standards.
Page 370 368 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 371 STARTING AND OPERATING 369 EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 372: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
370 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 373 STARTING AND OPERATING 371 EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) — 01 means the year 2001 — Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured.
Page 374: Tire Terminology And Definitions
372 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after Cold Tire Inflation Pressure the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 375: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 373 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door.
Page 376 374 STARTING AND OPERATING To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 3) tire size designed for your vehicle vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or spare tires.
Page 377 STARTING AND OPERATING 375 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the of your vehicle with varying seating configurations...
Page 378 376 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 379: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 377 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 380: Tire Inflation Pressures
378 STARTING AND OPERATING stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict- to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the able steering response.
Page 381 STARTING AND OPERATING 379 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 382: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
380 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 383: Summer Or Three Season Tires - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 381 the tire sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets of four; If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only handling of your vehicle.
Page 384: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped
382 STARTING AND OPERATING Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And CAUTION! Wheel – If Equipped Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a wheel equivalent in look and function to the original compact, full size or limited-use temporary spare equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle...
Page 385: Full Size Spare - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 383 Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip- Full Size Spare – If Equipped ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. on your vehicle at the first opportunity. This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Page 386: Tire Spinning
384 STARTING AND OPERATING your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the Tire Spinning original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not first opportunity. spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- WARNING! ping when you are stuck.
Page 387: Tread Wear Indicators
STARTING AND OPERATING 385 Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the to help you in determining when your tires should be tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Page 388: Replacement Tires
386 STARTING AND OPERATING Information” placard for the size designation of your tire. WARNING! The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall. See the Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six Tire Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety years, regardless of the remaining tread.
Page 389: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 387 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 390: Tire Rotation Recommendations
388 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at does not apply to some directional tires that must not be different loads and perform different steering, driving, reversed.
Page 391: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
STARTING AND OPERATING 389 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the limit for any reason, including low temperature effects, or driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- natural pressure loss through the tire.
Page 392 390 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 393: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 391 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care the tire. and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition.
Page 394 392 STARTING AND OPERATING • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors Check TPMS Warnings • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings fault is detected.
Page 395 STARTING AND OPERATING 393 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on wheel and tire assembly.
Page 396: Premium System - If Equipped
394 STARTING AND OPERATING • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, Premium System – If Equipped which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim Center (EVIC) mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev- •...
Page 397 STARTING AND OPERATING 395 the graphic display of the pressure value(s) will stop flashing, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Light will extinguish once the updated tire pressure(s) have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this information.
Page 398 396 STARTING AND OPERATING will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur with any of the following scenarios: 1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors. 2.
Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 pressure values still shown. This indicates that the pres- 3. However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 min- sure values are still being received from the TPM sensors utes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure but they may not be located in the correct vehicle Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for position.
Page 400: General Information
398 STARTING AND OPERATING 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and The tire pressure sensors are covered under one of the reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare following licenses: tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire United States KR5S18002015B Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF, as...
Page 401: Reformulated Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 399 Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to Reformulated Gasoline your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.”...
Page 402: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
400 STARTING AND OPERATING If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 CAUTION! fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso- • operate in a lean mode line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these •...
Page 403: Mmt In Gasoline
STARTING AND OPERATING 401 MMT In Gasoline Materials Added To Fuel MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is All gasoline sold in the United States is required to blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional blended with MMT provides no performance advantage detergents or other additives is not needed under normal beyond gasoline of the same octane number without...
Page 404: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
402 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings CAUTION! (Continued) • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition WARNING! malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune monoxide poisoning:...
Page 405: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 403 WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the left side...
Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is • Damage to the fuel system or emission control in violation of most state and federal fire regula- system could result from using an improper fuel tions and may cause the MIL to turn on.
Page 407: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
STARTING AND OPERATING 405 • If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL will VEHICLE LOADING come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- the vehicle is refueled. istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar.
Page 408 406 STARTING AND OPERATING The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the Inflation Pressure Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for all loading conditions up to full GAWR. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
Page 409: Trailer Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 407 The best way to figure out the total weight of your CAUTION! vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for operation. Weigh it on a commercial scale to ensure that Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the it is not over the GVWR.
Page 410: Common Towing Definitions
408 STARTING AND OPERATING Common Towing Definitions measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be The following trailer towing related definitions will assist supported by the scale. you in understanding the following information: Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Page 411 STARTING AND OPERATING 409 Trailer Sway Control WARNING! The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be It is important that you do not exceed the maximum installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue front or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition that typically provides adjustable friction associated with can result if either rating is exceeded.
Page 412 410 STARTING AND OPERATING Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- • An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used system may reduce handling, stability, braking for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the performance, and could result in a collision.
Page 413: Trailer Hitch Classification
STARTING AND OPERATING 411 Trailer Hitch Classification Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions The following chart provides the industry standard for Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can Class IV - Extra Heavy 10,000 lbs (4 540 kg) tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the Duty...
Page 414 412 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Maximum GTW (Gross Maximum Tongue Wt. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Trailer Wt.) (See Note) 2.0L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (50 kg)
Page 415 STARTING AND OPERATING 413 NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire Safety Information”...
Page 416 414 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the CAUTION! trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Page 417 STARTING AND OPERATING 415 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING • Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe WARNING! (Continued) and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to • Total weight must be distributed between the tow “Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper- vehicle and the trailer such that the following four ating”...
Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes CAUTION! • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. loaded, it should have its own brakes and they This could cause inadequate braking and possible should be of adequate capacity.
Page 420 418 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for motoring safety. The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven- pin wiring harness.
Page 421 STARTING AND OPERATING 419 Towing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic. Manual Transmission – If Equipped If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, all starts must be in first gear to avoid excessive clutch slippage.
Page 422 420 STARTING AND OPERATING • When using the speed control, if you experience speed If you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 min- utes of continuous operation, then change the transmis- drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until sion fluid and filter as specified for police, taxi, fleet, or you can get back to cruising speed.
Page 423 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission • Transmission in Flat Tow None NOT ALLOWED NEUTRAL • Key in ACC Position Dolly Tow Front OK (FWD Only) OK (FWD Only)
Page 424 422 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! • DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing, make sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground. • DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a dolly is used when recreational towing.
Page 425: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Road Tire Installation ....435 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...424 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
Page 426: Hazard Warning Flashers
424 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel, below the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
Page 427: Automatic Transmission Overheating
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 425 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure Driving with a hot cooling system could damage cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot. your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the instrument cluster will sound a chime.
Page 428: Jacking And Tire Changing
426 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for WARNING! changing tires only. The jack should not be used to • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the lift the vehicle for service purposes.
Page 429: Spare Tire Stowage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 427 Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slippery areas. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
Page 430: Jacking Instructions
428 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Block both the front and rear of the WARNING! (Continued) wheel diagonally opposite the jack- • Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. ing position. For example, if chang- • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to ing the right front tire, block the left be raised.
Page 431 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 429 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • If working on or near a roadway, be extremely Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on careful of motor traffic. locations other than those indicated in the Jacking •...
Page 432 430 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Refer to “Tires — General Information” in “Start- ing And Operating” for further information about the spare tire, it’s use, and operation. 1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench and remove the wrench from the jack assembly.
Page 433 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 431 NOTE: There are front and rear jacking locations on each side of the body. The front locations are outlined by two triangular cutouts on one of the flanges in the sill flange assembly. The rear location is the same but with two rectangular cutouts.
Page 434 432 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the wheel to be changed.
Page 435 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 433 5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel covers, where applicable, off the hub. Install the spare wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts. WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle...
Page 436 434 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 7. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrench WARNING! while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel been tightened twice.
Page 437: Road Tire Installation
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 435 Road Tire Installation WARNING! Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle.
Page 438 436 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury. 4.
Page 439 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 437 6. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly handle counterclockwise.
Page 440: Jump-Starting Procedures
438 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES CAUTION! If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump- Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in other booster source with a system voltage greater another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,...
Page 441: Preparations For Jump-Start
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 439 Preparations For Jump-Start The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment below the air intake duct. To access the battery remove the air intake duct by turning the two finger screws, located on the radiator support.
Page 442: Jump-Starting Procedure
440 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 443 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 441 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 444: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
442 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 using a rocking motion.
Page 445 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 443 CAUTION! CAUTION! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- tween DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drive- least one minute after every five rocking-motion...
Page 446: Shift Lever Override
444 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE WARNING! If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- moved out of the PARK position, you can use the ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: even failure, of the axle and tires.
Page 447 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 445 6. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access port, and push and hold the override release lever forward. 7. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position. 8. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. 9.
Page 448: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
446 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission • Transmission in Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NEUTRAL •...
Page 449: With Ignition Key
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 447 With Ignition Key Manual Transmission • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) or Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Automatic Transmission vehicles can be flat towed (all four wheels on the • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
Page 450 448 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES All Transmissions Without The Ignition Key If you must use the accessories (wipers, defroster, etc.) Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed while being towed, the key must be in the ON/RUN with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position.
Page 451: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... .460 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L ..451 ▫...
Page 452 450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ..478 BULB REPLACEMENT ....493 ▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ..480 ▫...
Page 453: Engine Compartment - 2.0L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 —...
Page 454: Engine Compartment - 2.4L
452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap 3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 —...
Page 455: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and drivability.
Page 456: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE persists, the message will appear the next time the Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- turn on the MIL.
Page 457: Replacement Parts
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455 4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is happen: ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced •...
Page 458: Dealer Service
456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- The pages that follow contain the required maintenance nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service services determined by the engineers who designed your operations in an expert manner.
Page 459: Engine Oil
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457 Engine Oil CAUTION! Checking Oil Level • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per- To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must form repairs and service when necessary could be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at result in more costly repairs, damage to other regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
Page 460 458 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil Selection CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection under all Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet pressure and an increase in oil temperature.
Page 461 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 459 Synthetic Engine Oils CAUTION! You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom- Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom- chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 462: Engine Oil Filter
460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE station or governmental agency for advice on how and WARNING! where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area. The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine Engine Oil Filter backfire.
Page 463: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use tenance required.
Page 464: Air Conditioner Maintenance
462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance CAUTION! For best possible performance, your air conditioner • It is essential when replacing the cables on the should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer battery that the positive cable is attached to the at the start of each warm season.
Page 465 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- tioning system.
Page 466 464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is operating or personal injury may result. The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the glove box. Perform the following procedure to re- place the filter: 1.
Page 467: Body Lubrication
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 465 6. Install the A/C air filter with the arrow on the filter MOPAR® Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy opera- pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter tion and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned should cover.
Page 468: Adding Washer Fluid
466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance.
Page 469: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 467 Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and system.
Page 470 468 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 471: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in • When working near the radiator cooling fan, motion.
Page 472 470 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Coolant Checks Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where visible sediment, clean and flush with OAT coolant applicable).
Page 473 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Page 474 472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion- important that you use the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106) throughout the life of ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant your vehicle. (antifreeze) solution.
Page 475 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check WARNING! with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community.
Page 476 474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is If an examination of your engine compartment shows no no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be the coolant freeze point or replacing the engine coolant safely driven.
Page 477: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow WARNING! hoses are not kinked or obstructed. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is possibly a collision.
Page 478 476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE when the pads are replaced. However, low fluid level WARNING! may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed. • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a manual trans- fluid.
Page 479 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be been in a tightly closed container.
Page 480: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission – If Equipped CAUTION! (Continued) Selection Of Lubricant (6-Speed Transmission) shudder. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for fluid speci- It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to fications.
Page 481 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 CAUTION! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as turer’s recommended fluid may cause belt slip and the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- result in a complete transmission failure! Refer to nents.
Page 482: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid Level Check CAUTION! Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a rized dealer immediately.
Page 483: Rear Drive Assembly (Rda) - Awd/4Wd Models Only
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD/4WD Models Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – AWD/4WD Models Only Only Lubricant Selection Lubricant Selection Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission Use only the manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts”...
Page 484: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- graphic locations and usage.
Page 485 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- Special Care lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive and Tar Remover to remove. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
Page 486 484 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, CAUTION! de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These •...
Page 487 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 • For tough stains, apply MOPAR® Total Clean, or a can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth. stain.
Page 488 486 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the different lens cleaning procedures must be followed. towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror.
Page 489: Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses If the belts need cleaning, use MOPAR® Total Clean, a mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry with a soft molded in clear plastic.
Page 490 488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse Fuse Empty Empty 15 Amp AWD/4WD Control Lt Blue Module – If Equipped 10 Amp Rear Center Brake Light Switch 10 Amp Ignition Switch/ Occupant Classifica- tion Module Integrated Power Module 20 Amp Trailer Tow –...
Page 491 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Ignition Off Draw 10 Amp Instrument Cluster Green 30 Amp Ignition Off Draw 40 Amp Radiator Fan Green Green 40 Amp Power Seats 15 Amp Dome Lamp/...
Page 492 490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Car- Mini- Description Cavity Car- Mini- Description tridge Fuse tridge Fuse Fuse Fuse 15 Amp Radio 10 Amp Airbag Control Mod- Lt Blue 10 Amp Intrusion Module/ 10 Amp Airbag Control Siren – If Equipped Module/Occupant Classification Module 10 Amp...
Page 493 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 Cavity Car- Mini- Description CAUTION! tridge Fuse • When installing the IPM cover, it is important to Fuse ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully 10 Amp J1962 Conn/ latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into Powertrain Control the IPM, and possibly result in an electrical system Module...
Page 494: Vehicle Storage
492 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you will not be using your vehicle for more than Interior Bulbs 21 days, you may want to take steps to preserve your Bulb Number battery. • Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution Front Header Lamp T578 Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).
Page 495: Bulb Replacement
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 BULB REPLACEMENT Bulb Number Daytime Running Light 3157K Headlamps (DRL) 1. Raise the hood and locate the connector behind the Front Park/Turn Signal 7444NA headlamp. Lamp 2. Reach into engine compartment and pull red lock out Front Side Marker Lamp at connector.
Page 496: Fog Lamps
494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lamps 4. Twist and remove socket from the light. 1. Access lamp through the lower fascia cutout. 5. Remove bulb from socket and replace. 2. Remove electrical connector from bulb. License Lamps 3. Remove bulb from housing. 1.
Page 497: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 13.6 Gallons 51.5 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L and 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, 4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters API Certified) Cooling System * 2.0L and 2.4L Engine (MOPAR® 7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or...
Page 498: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Ma-...
Page 499: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR® CVTF+4® Continu- ously Variable Transmission Fluid. Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Page 501: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....502 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .500...
Page 502 500 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis- Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicator system. The oil change indicator system will indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Page 503 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 501 NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months, Change Indicator System: whichever comes first. • Change oil and filter Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: •...
Page 504 502 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary.
Page 505 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 503 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Additional Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter. Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Replace spark plugs** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
Page 506 504 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. (CVT only) Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (6-speed only) if you frequently drive: on rough or unpaved roads, on mountain roads, on short trips, in heavy city traffic during hot weather, or if you use the vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent...
Page 507 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 505 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (com- mercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
Page 508 506 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
Page 509: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE ..... . .509 Impaired (TDD/TTY) .
Page 510 508 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .515 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ... .514 ▫...
Page 511: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 509 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
Page 512: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center
510 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer. Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer cen- We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an ter should include the following information: authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and •...
Page 513: In Mexico Contact
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 511 In Mexico contact: Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 Sante Fe C.P.
Page 514: Warranty Information
512 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The manufacturer will not stand behind any service WARNING! contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain manufacturer’s service contract.
Page 515: Mopar® Parts
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 513 MOPAR® PARTS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are dealer, and the manufacturer. available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety operating at its best.
Page 516 514 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS Diagnostic Procedure Manuals To order the following manuals, you may use either the Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix cepted.
Page 517 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 515 Call toll free at: Treadwear • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:...
Page 518 516 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The WARNING! grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on Vehicle Safety Standard No.
Page 519 INDEX...
Page 520 518 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ....353 Air Pressure, Tires......378 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 521 INDEX 519 Automatic Transmission ....320 Brake System ......352 Fluid and Filter Changes .
Page 522 520 INDEX Carbon Monoxide Warning ....98 Child Safety Locks ......35 Cargo Area Cover .
Page 523 INDEX 521 Contract, Service ......511 Data Recorder, Event ..... . .75 Coolant (Antifreeze) .
Page 524 522 INDEX Driving ....... .338 Engine ....... . .451 Off-Pavement .
Page 525 INDEX 523 Exhaust Gas Caution......40 Power Steering ......348 Exhaust System .
Page 526 524 INDEX Materials Added ......401 Gear Ranges ......323 Methanol .
Page 527 INDEX 525 Heater ....... . .295 Instrument Panel and Controls ....210 Heater, Engine Block .
Page 528 526 INDEX Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....15 Brake Assist Warning ....365 Knee Bolster.
Page 529 INDEX 527 Low Fuel ......213 Door ....... . .30 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .
Page 530 528 INDEX Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....475 Occupant Restraints ......40 Methanol .
Page 531 INDEX 529 Oil Filter, Selection ......460 Power Onboard Diagnostic System ....453 Door Locks .
Page 532 530 INDEX Radio Operation ......294 Replacement Bulbs ......492 Rear Axle (Differential) .
Page 533 INDEX 531 Satellite Radio Antenna .....256 Rear Folding ......158 Schedule, Maintenance .
Page 534 532 INDEX Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....387 Sun Roof .......184 Snow Tires .
Page 535 INDEX 533 Chains .......387 Spinning ......384 Changing .
Page 536 534 INDEX Trailer and Tongue Weight ....413 UCI Connector ......285 Wiring .
Page 537 INDEX 535 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .212 Wind Buffeting ......186 Warning, Roll Over ......4 Window Fogging .
Page 538 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 only frequency signals.
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Jeep 2014 Patriot Owner's Manual

Introduction

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

Quick Links

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