Jeep Compass 2014 Owner's Manual

Jeep Compass 2014 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Compass 2 0 1 4 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of 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 techni- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group cians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfaction. LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all ROLLOVER WARNING essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
  • Page 7: How To Use This Manual

    INTRODUCTION 5 two million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire.
  • Page 8 6 INTRODUCTION...
  • Page 9: Warnings And Cautions

    INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
  • Page 10: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

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

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Rearming The System ....19 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ....12 ▫...
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock ..22 POWER WINDOWS — IF EQUIPPED ..36 ▫ Power Window Switches ....36 ▫...
  • Page 13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Energy Management Feature ....55 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ....75 ▫...
  • 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 three The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents unau- seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the 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 and ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems. lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided problems and loss of security protection.
  • 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 Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. To Lock The Doors And Liftgate Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- 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 Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press following steps: the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm. 1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer Using The Panic Alarm than 10 seconds.
  • Page 27: Programming Additional Transmitters

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 Programming Additional Transmitters If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: Refer to Sentry Key® “Customer Key Programming.” 1. Weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected life If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter, of a battery is five years.
  • Page 28: Remote Starting System - If Equipped

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw, reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- niently from outside the vehicle while still maintaining security.
  • Page 29: How To Use Remote Start

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 How To Use Remote Start WARNING! All of the following conditions must be met before the • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or engine will remote start: confined area.
  • 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 Press and release the REMOTE START button The following messages will display in the EVIC if the on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec- vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema- onds.
  • Page 31: To Exit Remote Start Without Driving

    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 WARNING! Manual Door Locks • For personal security and safety in the event of an Use the manual door lock knob to lock the doors from collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as inside the vehicle.
  • Page 33: Power Door Locks

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 CAUTION! An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Power Door Locks A power door lock switch is located on the driver’s and front passenger’s door panel.
  • Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the Auto Lock Doors — If Equipped following procedure: The auto door lock feature default condition is enabled. When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically 1.
  • Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 NOTE: Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming • If you do not hear the chime it means that the system The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: did not enter the programming mode and you will need to repeat the procedure.
  • Page 36: Child-Protection Door Lock System - Rear Doors

    34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Within 30 seconds, press the power door UNLOCK Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear switch to unlock the doors. Doors To provide a safer environment for small children riding 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with programming.
  • Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Child-Protection Door Lock Location Child-Protection Door Lock Function WARNING! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged.
  • Page 38: Power Windows - If Equipped

    36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power NOTE: For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the window switches will remain active for up to 10 min- window and open the door with the outside door handle.
  • Page 39: Auto-Down

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 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 40: Liftgate

    38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 it to the right (manual lock models only).
  • Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 NOTE: WARNING! • In the event of a power malfunction, or the RKE • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous transmitter is inoperative, insert the key into the exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas- liftgate lock cylinder and turn to the right (manual lock sengers could be injured by these fumes.
  • Page 42: Occupant Restraints

    40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS • Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners that may Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: enhance occupant protection by managing occupant energy during an impact event •...
  • Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 If you will be carrying children too small for adult-sized WARNING! seat belts, the seat belts or the Lower Anchors and Tether • Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of for CHildren (LATCH) feature also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems.
  • Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child 5. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
  • Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even WARNING! (Continued) on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver • Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen (SABIC) and Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) also far away from home or on your own street.
  • Page 46: Lap/Shoulder Belts

    44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belts WARNING! (Continued) All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your lap/shoulder belts. vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
  • Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 WARNING! (Continued) • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.
  • Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal inju- ries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
  • Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 WARNING! (Continued) • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your 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 6. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Routing The Rear Center Shoulder Belt 4. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the mini- latch plate into the mini-buckle until you hear a Connecting Mini-Latch To Buckle “click.”...
  • 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 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. storage, insert the regular latch plate into the black The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of 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 Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Driver Center Passenger Equipped First Row In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre- Second locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.
  • Page 57: Energy Management Feature

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will Energy Management Feature hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is This vehicle has a safety belt system with an Energy now in the Automatic Locking Mode.
  • Page 58: Supplemental Active Head Restraints (Ahr)

    56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat the Active Head Restraints (AHR) to deploy. If a rear belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be impact requires deployment, both the driver and front worn snugly and positioned properly.
  • 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: 4. The AHR front soft foam and trim half should lock • If you have difficulties or problems resetting the Active into the back decorative plastic half.
  • Page 62: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)

    60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System are fastened. The driver should instruct all other occu- (BeltAlert®) pants to fasten their seat belts. If a front seat belt is unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than 5 mph BeltAlert®...
  • Page 63: Seat Belt Extender

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 NOTE: Although BeltAlert® has been deactivated, the WARNING! (Continued) Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn while the driver’s or front passenger (if equipped with low and snug and in the recommended seating posi- BeltAlert®) seat belt remains unfastened.
  • Page 64: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Seat- design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced inflation that are based on the severity and type of protection for an occupant during a side impact.
  • Page 66: Advanced Front Air Bag Features

    64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Steering Wheel and Column determined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), which may receive information from the front impact • Instrument Panel sensors. • Knee Impact Bolsters The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an •...
  • Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) WARNING! (Continued) — If Equipped • Do not put anything on or around the air bag Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) may covers or attempt to open them manually. You may provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant damage the air bags and you could be injured during a side impact.
  • Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left air bag only and a right-side impact deploys the right air bag only.
  • Page 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 • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is were buckled/fastened; required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, •...
  • 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 re-...
  • Page 81 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Infants And Child Restraints reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat. Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until WARNING! they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear facing child safety seat.
  • Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of WARNING! their rear-facing convertible child seat. Children should • Improper installation can lead to failure of an remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height infant or child restraint.
  • Page 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) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
  • Page 86 84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seat- ing position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
  • Page 87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until weight of the child restraint) for using the the combined weight of the child and the LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
  • Page 88 86 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Can two child restraints be attached us- Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with ing a common lower LATCH anchorage? two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH...
  • 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 LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be WARNING! equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the than one child restraint.
  • Page 91 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint 4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- ing position.
  • Page 92 90 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt WARNING! When using the LATCH attaching system to install a Improper installation of a child restraint to the child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- used by other occupants or being used to secure child straint.
  • Page 93 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child into the retractor. For additional information on ALR, Restraints in this Vehicle refer to the “Automatic Locking Mode” description un- der “Occupant Restraints.”...
  • Page 94 92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE What is the weight limit (child’s Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt weight + weight of the child re- Child Restraint to install a forward facing child restraint, up to the straint) for using the Tether Anchor recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
  • 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 Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve- or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts. hicle”. ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
  • Page 100: Exhaust Gas

    98 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked WARNING! vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon cause serious injury or death. monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
  • Page 101: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle WARNING! (Continued) Seat Belts • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
  • Page 102 100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while WARNING! driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- Defroster sonal injury.
  • Page 103: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 101 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside WARNING! (Continued) The Vehicle • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Tires properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning. Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear •...
  • Page 104 102 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
  • Page 105: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS MIRRORS ......108 Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED ..112 ▫...
  • Page 106 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Commands ......145 ▫ Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped ..161 ▫...
  • Page 107 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 ▫ To Accelerate For Passing ....177 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ..170 ▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ... . .171 PARKVIEW®...
  • Page 108 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Troubleshooting Tips ....187 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ...192 ▫...
  • Page 109 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 ▫ Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped ..206 ▫ Rear Window Defroster ....207 REAR WINDOW FEATURES .
  • Page 110: Mirrors

    108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 111: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
  • Page 112: Outside Mirror - Driver Side

    110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirror — Driver Side Folding Outside Mirrors Adjust the flat outside mirror so you can just see the side The outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved, of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the manually, either forward or rearward to resist damage.
  • Page 113: Heated Mirrors - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 When you are finished adjusting the mirror, turn the control to the center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror. 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.
  • Page 114: Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped

    112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped Sun Visor Sliding Feature To use the vanity mirror, rotate the sun visor down and The sun visors may be extended out to provide more swing the mirror cover upward. coverage of the side glass.
  • Page 115 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 For Uconnect® customer support: long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s Uconnect® Phone. The Uconnect® Phone • U.S. residents - visit www.UconnectPhone.com or call allows up to seven mobile phones to be linked to the 1–877–855–8400.
  • Page 116: Operation

    114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® Phone Button The Uconnect® Phone is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the Uconnect® Phone The radio or steering wheel controls (if can be adjusted either from the radio volume control equipped) will contain the two control buttons knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right (Uconnect®...
  • Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 • Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for the Voice Command Tree beep, which follows the “Ready” prompt or another Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section. prompt. Help Command •...
  • Page 118 116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone enter into your mobile phone. You can enter any four-digit PIN. You will not need to remember this PIN To begin using your Uconnect® Phone, you must pair after the initial pairing process.
  • Page 119 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say phone when you make a call. You can select to use a lower priority mobile phone at any time (refer to “Call.” “Advanced Phone Connectivity” in this section). •...
  • Page 120 118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the button to begin. The Uconnect® Phone will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook with each name having up to • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say four associated phone numbers and designations.
  • Page 121 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 • Automatic download and update, if supported, begins • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or as soon as the Bluetooth® wireless phone connection is deleted on the Uconnect® Phone. These can only be made to the Uconnect®...
  • Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When prompted, recite the new phone number for the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say phonebook entry that you are editing. “Phonebook Delete.” • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish...
  • Page 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook deleted or edited. • Press the button to begin. Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say •...
  • Page 124: Phone Call Features

    122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phone Call Features Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect® Phone if the feature(s) are available on your If a call is currently in progress and you have another mobile service plan.
  • Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to “Toggling Conference Call Between Calls” in this section. To combine two calls, refer When two calls are in progress (one active and one on to “Conference Call”...
  • Page 126 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call Termination NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the Uconnect® Phone. To end a call in progress, momentarily press the but- ton. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call.
  • Page 127: Uconnect® Phone Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • An active call is automatically transferred to the mo- NOTE: After every Uconnect® Phone language change bile phone after the ignition is cycled to OFF. operation, only the language-specific 32-name phone- book is usable. The paired phone name is not language- Uconnect®...
  • Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE the paired mobile phone to call the emergency number. WARNING! This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. To use you Uconnect® Phone System in an emer- gency, your mobile phone must be: NOTE: •...
  • Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 NOTE: You should program the desired Towing Assis- Working With Automated Systems tance phone number using the Voice Command system. This method is used in instances where one generally has To do this, press the button and say “Setup,” followed by to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while “Towing Assistance.”...
  • Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time “Send,” is also to be used for navigating through an automated customer service center menu structure, and out settings that are too short and may not allow the to leave a number on a pager.
  • Page 131 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth® mobile one of the following: phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s audio system. The Uconnect® Phone will work the same –...
  • Page 132: Advanced Phone Connectivity

    130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Following the beep, say “Mute.” Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone In order to un-mute the Uconnect® Phone: Your mobile phone can be paired with many different •...
  • Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 • The Uconnect® Phone will play the phone names of all • The selected phone will be used for the next phone paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the call. If the selected phone is not available, the lowest priority.
  • Page 134: Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone

    132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Press the Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® button and say the “Voice Training,” Phone “System Training,” or “Start Voice Training” com- mand. Uconnect® Phone Tutorial You can either press the Uconnect® Phone button to To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the restore the factory setting or repeat the words and button and say “Uconnect®...
  • Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 • low road noise, This will delete all phone pairing, phone book entries, and other settings in all language modes. The System will • smooth road surface, prompt you before resetting to factory settings. •...
  • Page 136 134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect® Phone Lo- • smooth road surface, cal) name recognition rate is optimized when the • fully closed windows, entries are not similar. • dry weather conditions, and • Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must •...
  • Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Voice Text Reply Send Messages: Uconnect® Phone can read or send new messages on You can send messages using Uconnect® Phone. To send your phone. a new message: • Press the Read Messages: button.
  • Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Where are you? 16. Can this wait? 4. I need more direction. 17. Bye for now 5. L O L 18. When can we meet? 6. Why 19. Send number to call 7.
  • Page 139 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Bluetooth® Communication Link Power-Up Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the Uconnect® Phone. When this happens, the connection ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you can generally be reestablished by switching the phone must wait at least fifteen seconds prior to using the off/on.
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  • Page 143 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) zero call cancel three confirmation prompts four continue five delete dial seven download eight edit nine emergency star (*) English plus (+) erase all pound (#) Espanol add location...
  • Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Voice Commands Voice Commands Primary Alternate (s) Primary Alternate (s) help previous home record again language redial list names return to main menu return or main menu list phones select phone select mobile send mute set up...
  • Page 145: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 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 146 144 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 147: Commands

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 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 148 146 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 149 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 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 150 148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • “Switch to system setup” – “Continue” (to continue recording) • “Main menu setup” or – “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Switch to setup” • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — During the playback you may press the Voice Com- In this mode, you may say the following commands: mand...
  • Page 151: Voice Training

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 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 152: Power Seats - If Equipped

    150 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 153: Heated Seats - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151 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 154: Manual Front Seat Adjustment

    152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 30 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the WARNING! (Continued) display will change from HI to LO, indicating the change. • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that When the LOW-level heating is selected, the system insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
  • Page 155 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
  • Page 156: Manual Seat Height Adjustment - If Equipped

    154 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 157: Driver's Seatback Recline

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 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 158: Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat

    156 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 Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear...
  • Page 159 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half WARNING! of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in...
  • Page 160 158 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 161 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 • 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 162: Folding Rear Seat

    160 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 163: Reclining Rear Seat - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 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 164: To Open And Close The Hood

    162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only with the vehicle is parked.
  • Page 165 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Hood Safety Latch Location Prop Rod Location Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side (left side facing hood) of the engine compartment to secure the hood in the open position. Place the hood prop at the location stamped into the inner hood surface.
  • Page 166: Lights

    164 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 167: Headlights And Parking Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 Multifunction Lever Headlight Control 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.
  • Page 168: Lights-On Reminder

    166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are left on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened. Fog Lights — If Equipped The front fog light switch is on the multifunc- tion lever.
  • Page 169: Turn Signals

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 Turn Signals NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows light bulb.
  • Page 170: Flash-To-Pass

    168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Flash-To-Pass Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to brighten the odometer and radio when You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by the parking lights or headlights are on. lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.
  • Page 171: Map/Reading Lights

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors above the rear view mirror. Each light is turned on by pressing the button. Press the button a second time to turn the light off.
  • Page 172: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the right side of the steering column. The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located on the end of the lever. For information on the rear wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window Fea- tures”...
  • Page 173: Windshield Wiper Operation

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 171 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 174: Intermittent Wiper System

    172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 175: Mist Feature

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 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 176: Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped

    174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 177: To Activate

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 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 178: To Set A Desired Speed

    176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control without WARNING! erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the ON/OFF button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases the set Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on speed memory.
  • Page 179: To Accelerate For Passing

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains set, push the SET (-) button. If the button is continually speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on held in the SET (-) position, the set speed will continue to moderate hills is normal.
  • Page 180: Parkview® Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped

    178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear EQUIPPED camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen appears again. Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate the width image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever...
  • Page 181: Turning Parkview® On Or Off - With Navigation/Multimedia Radio

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 WARNING! CAUTION! (Continued) • To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be Drivers must be careful when backing up even when driven slowly when using ParkView® to be able to using the ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera. Always stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
  • Page 182: Turning Parkview® On Or Off - Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio

    180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting The HomeLink® buttons, located on either the overhead the “enable rear camera in reverse” soft-key. console, headliner or sunvisor, designate the three differ- ent HomeLink®...
  • Page 183: Before You Begin Programming Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 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 184: Programming A Rolling Code

    182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 185 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. 5. At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. This can 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is away from the HomeLink®...
  • Page 186: Programming A Non-Rolling Code

    184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, 1. Turn the ignition switch 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 187: Canadian/Gate Operator Programming

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 • 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 188 186 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the indicator light stays on constantly, program- 2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to pro- ming is complete and the garage door/device should gram while keeping the HomeLink®...
  • Page 189: Using Homelink

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187 3. Without releasing button proceed with The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver is disabled when “Canadian/Gate Operator Programming” Step 2 and the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. follow all remaining steps. Troubleshooting Tips Using HomeLink® If you are having trouble programming HomeLink®, To operate, press and release the programmed here are some of the most common solutions:...
  • Page 190: General Information

    188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 191: Power Sunroof - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with console. access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the key fob in or near the vehicle.
  • Page 192: Opening Sunroof - Express

    190 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 193: Venting Sunroof - Express

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 Venting Sunroof — Express open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with Press and release the Vent button within one half second the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows and the sunroof will open to the vent position.
  • Page 194: Electrical Power Outlets

    192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For Vehicles Equipped With The EVIC The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
  • Page 195 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 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 196: Power Inverter - If Equipped

    194 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not touch with wet hands. • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, • Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the bat- vehicle.
  • Page 197 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 Certain high-end video games, such as Playstation3 and XBox360 will exceed this power limit, as will most power tools. The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down.
  • Page 198 196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not touch with wet hands. • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, • Close the lid when not in use. vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the bat- •...
  • Page 199: Cupholders

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197 CUPHOLDERS There are two cupholders located in the back for the rear passengers. Your vehicle is equipped with four cupholders. There are two illuminated cupholders located in the front. Rear Cupholders Front Cupholders...
  • Page 200: Storage

    198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE To open the lower glove compartment, pull outward on the release handle. Glove Compartment And Storage Bin Located on the passenger side of the instrument panel are an upper storage bin and a lower glove compartment. Glove Compartment Storage Bins 1 —...
  • Page 201: Door Storage

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 Door Storage The interior door panels are equipped with lower storage areas. Rear Door Storage CONSOLE FEATURES The floor console contains both an upper and lower storage compartment. Front Door Storage...
  • Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To open the upper storage compartment, push inward on the upper handle to unlatch the upper lid and lift the lid open. Lower Storage Compartment WARNING! Upper Storage Compartment Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- To open the lower storage compartment, lift upward on ment lid in the open position.
  • Page 203: Cargo Area Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 201 Press in on the flashlight to release it. WARNING! (Continued) should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distrac- tion, resulting in death or injury. CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging Flashlight...
  • Page 204: Cargo Cover

    202 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 205 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 203 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 206: Removable Load Floor

    204 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 207 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 205 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 208 206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Wiper/Washer When the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down off the trim panel to face rearward, for tailgating and The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch located on the center portion of the control lever.
  • Page 209 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 207 Rear Window Defroster Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent position for rear wiper operation. The rear window defroster button is located on NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent mode the bottom right-side of the blower control knob.
  • Page 210 208 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to cargo on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load the heating elements: must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly •...
  • Page 211 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 209 • The grab handles on the back of the vehicle (if approximately eight turns, then move the crossbar to the desired position, keeping the crossbars perpendicular to equipped) are not to be used as a towing feature. the luggage rack side rails.
  • Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Compass/Temperature/Audio ... .236 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..214 ▫ Average Fuel Economy....236 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
  • Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ..243 ▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..264 ▫ Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD ▫ Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO) .
  • Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 ▫ Connecting The iPod® Or External USB ▫ CD Player ......298 Device .
  • Page 216: Instrument Panel Features

    214 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 217: Instrument Cluster

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
  • Page 218: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”. 1. Fuel Gauge / Fuel Door Reminder 3. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light When the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position, the pointer will show the level of fuel This light informs you of a problem with the remaining in the fuel tank.
  • Page 219 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on 6. Speedometer during starting, have the system checked by an autho- The Speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per rized dealer. hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h).
  • Page 220 218 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with the conventional brake system will continue to operate either turn signal on, a continuous chime will sound to normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on. alert you to turn the signals off.
  • Page 221 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219 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 222 220 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 223 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- tion. If you continue operating the vehicle when the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi- NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in applied.
  • Page 224 222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- WARNING! ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
  • Page 225 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223 20. Shift Lever Indicator by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the different size than the size indicated on the vehicle instrument cluster.
  • Page 226 224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS to continue to function properly. low tire pressure telltale. CAUTION! Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not...
  • Page 227 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 NOTE: U.S. Federal regulations require that upon trans- fer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the pur- gATE ......Gate Ajar chaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been gASCAP .
  • Page 228 226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL gASCAP HOTOIL If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel When this message is displayed there is a engine over- filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a temperature condition. When this condition occurs, the “gASCAP”...
  • Page 229 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 temporarily, press and release the Trip Odometer button monitors emissions, engine, and automatic transmission on the instrument cluster. To reset the oil change indica- control systems. The light will illuminate when the key is tor system (after performing the scheduled maintenance), in the ON/RUN position before engine start.
  • Page 230 228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 26. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator CAUTION! (Continued) Light — If Equipped converter damage and power loss will soon occur. This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- Immediate service is required. trol system (ESC) has been turned off by the driver.
  • Page 231 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see 28. 4WD! Warning Light — If Equipped your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the This light monitors the 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) problem diagnosed and corrected. system.
  • Page 232: Mini-Trip Computer - If Equipped

    230 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 30. Hill Descent Indicator — If Equipped Control Buttons The symbol illuminates (is armed) when the 4WD Lock switch is activated and the trans- mission range indicator is in LOW or REVERSE position (Off-Road Mode). MINI-TRIP COMPUTER —...
  • Page 233 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 RESET Button Trip A To reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last ON position, then press and hold the RESET button reset.
  • Page 234: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - If Equipped

    232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER The EVIC consists of the following: (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED • System Status The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- • Units tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the •...
  • Page 235 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 The system allows the driver to select information by MENU Button pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering Press and release the MENU button to scroll wheel: through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Warn- ings, Timer, Units, System, Personal Settings) or to exit sub-menus.
  • Page 236 234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Personal Settings Not Avail. — Vehicle not in PARK DOWN Button (automatic transmission) or vehicle is in motion Press and release the DOWN button to scroll (manual transmission). downward through the sub-menus. • Door Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which door is open.
  • Page 237: Engine Oil Change Indicator System - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235 • Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low indicator system is duty-cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon • Remote Start Aborted — System Fault your personal driving style. • Key In Ignition Unless reset, this message will continue to display each •...
  • Page 238: Evic Functions

    236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you occur if a resettable function is currently being displayed. start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not To reset all resettable functions, press and release the reset.
  • Page 239: Distance To Empty (Dte)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 237 history information will be erased, and the averaging will LOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will be dis- continue from the last fuel reading before the reset. played, based on the current values in the DTE calcula- tion and the current fuel tank level.
  • Page 240: Display Units Of Measure In

    238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL reset all digits will change to zeros and time will start Language incrementing again if the ignition switch is in RUN or When in this display you may select different languages START. for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions. Pressing the SELECT button while in this display selects Display Units of Measure in English, Espanol, Deutsch, Italiano, Francais or NL de-...
  • Page 241 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 Auto Unlock On Exit Flash Lamps with Lock When ON is selected, all the vehicle’s doors will unlock When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will when the driver’s door is opened, if the vehicle is flash when the doors are locked or unlocked using the stopped (manual transmission) or the vehicle is stopped RKE transmitter.
  • Page 242 240 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL when exiting the vehicle. Press and hold the SELECT SELECT button when in this display until “OFF”, “30 button when in this display until 0, 30, 60, or 90 appears sec.”, “60 sec.”, or “90 sec.” appears to make your to make your selection.
  • Page 243 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Automatic Compass Calibration 1. Start the engine. Leave the shift lever in PARK in order to enter the EVIC Programming Menus. This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is 2.
  • Page 244 242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differences, the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once properly set, the compass will automatically compensate for the differences and provide the most accurate compass head- ing.
  • Page 245: Uconnect® 230 - Am/Fm Stereo Radio And 6-Disc Cd/Dvd Changer (Mp3/Wma Aux Jack)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. Uconnect® 230 — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) 2. Press and hold the COMPASS button for approxi- mately two seconds. 3. Press the DOWN button until “Compass Variance” message and the last variance zone number displays in the EVIC.
  • Page 246: Understanding Your Instrument Panel

    244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping, until you release it. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Press the ON/VOLUME control knob a second SCAN Button time to turn off the radio.
  • Page 247 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Phone Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press this button to operate the Uconnect® Phone feature will begin to blink.
  • Page 248 246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the treble tones.
  • Page 249 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 or turning the TUNE/SCROLL control knob within five 16-Digit Character Program Type seconds will allow the program format type to be se- Display lected. Many radio stations do not currently broadcast Information Inform Music Type information. Jazz Jazz Toggle the MUSIC TYPE button to select the following...
  • Page 250 248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP Button 16-Digit Character Program Type Display Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between the following items: Sports Sports Talk Talk NOTE: Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll Top 40 Top 40 through the entries.
  • Page 251 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 • DVD Play Options - Selecting the DVD Play Options • VES™ Power - Allows you to turn VES™ ON and OFF will display the following: (if equipped). • Subtitle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch •...
  • Page 252 250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Menu Language — If Equipped Subtitle Language — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose the Selecting this item allows you to choose a default subtitle default startup DVD menu language (effective only if language (effective only if the language is supported by language supported by disc).
  • Page 253 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 251 Aspect Ratio — If Equipped SET Button — To Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to Selecting this item allows you to choose between wide commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET button. screen, pan scan, and letter box.
  • Page 254: Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For Cd And Mp3/Wma Audio Play, Dvd-Video)

    252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding vehicle to an authorized dealer to change the region code button number will display. of the player a maximum of five times. Buttons 1 - 6 CAUTION! These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you The radio may shut down during extremely hot...
  • Page 255 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 prompt when to INSERT DISC. After the radio displays display will show EJECTING DISC when the disc is INSERT DISC, insert the CD into the player. being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc. Radio display will show LOADING DISC when the disc Press and hold the EJECT button for five seconds and all is loading and “READING DISC”...
  • Page 256 254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TIME Button (CD MODE) Supported Media (Disc Types) Press this button to change the display from a large CD The MP3/WMA file recording media supported by the playing time display to a small CD playing time display. radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3,WMA, DVD Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, and CDDA+MP3.
  • Page 257 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 • Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: Supported MP3/WMA File Formats • Level 1: 12 (including a separator . and a three- The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3/WMA character extension) extension as MP3/WMA files. Non-MP3/WMA files •...
  • Page 258 256 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title Sampling MPEG are supported for ID3 version 1 tags. ID3 version 2 is not Frequency Bit Rate (kbps) Specification supported by the radios. (kHz) MPEG-1 Audio 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224, Playlist files are not supported.
  • Page 259: List Button (Disc Mode For Mp3/Wma Play)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 • Number of files and folders - Loading times will INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) increase with more files and folders Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Name, and Folder Name (if available).
  • Page 260 258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil- TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) iary device if the AUX jack is connected. Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the display for five seconds.
  • Page 261: Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment DTS™ System (VES™) (If Equipped) “DTS™ and “DTS™ 2.0” are trademarks of Digital The- Refer to “Video Entertainment System (VES™)” for fur- ater Systems, Inc. ther details. Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped Dolby®...
  • Page 262 260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL radio system in your vehicle. Sirius will supply a wel- ESN/SID Access come kit that contains general information, including With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi- how to setup your on-line listening account. For further tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll information, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is...
  • Page 263 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 261 bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within Operating Instructions - Uconnect® (Satellite) the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly Mode on or above the antenna. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or Reception Quality ACC position to operate the radio.
  • Page 264 262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INFO Button MUSIC TYPE Button Pressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa- Pressing this button once will turn on the Music Type tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail- mode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE button able).
  • Page 265: If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 SETUP Button You may add a second station to each pushbutton by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the following items: display window.
  • Page 266: Operating Instructions (Voice Command System)

    264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) Uconnect® 130 — If Equipped Refer to “Voice Command” for further details. Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped Refer to “Uconnect® Phone” for further details. Uconnect® 130 Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio.
  • Page 267 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping, until you release it. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on the radio. Push the ON/VOLUME control knob a second TIME Button time to turn off the radio.
  • Page 268 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. To exit, press any button/knob, or wait five seconds. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL RW/FF control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the Pressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons mid-range tones.
  • Page 269 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and exit setting tone, balance, and fade. SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.
  • Page 270: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 271 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 SEEK Button CAUTION! (Continued) Press the right SEEK button for the next selection on the • Dual-media disc types (one side is a DVD, the CD. Press the left SEEK button to return to the beginning other side is a CD) should not be used, and they can of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the cause damage to the player.
  • Page 272: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL AM/FM Button Supported Media (Disc Types) Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and CDDA+MP3. SET/RND Button (Random Play Button) Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play.
  • Page 273 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 271 display the file name and folder name, and will assign Supported MP3 File Formats a number instead. With a maximum number of files, The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- exceeding 20 folders will result in this display. With sion as MP3 files.
  • Page 274 272 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 275: Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended Pressing the DISC/AUX button will change the mode to to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a auxiliary device if the AUX jack is connected. single-session disc, enable the “Disc at Once”...
  • Page 276: Uconnect® 130 With Satellite Radio

    274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO 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 277 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 275 another selection. Holding either button will bypass Phone Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped stations without stopping, until you release it. Press this button to operate the Uconnect® Phone feature (if equipped). Refer to “Uconnect® Phone” in “Under- Voice Command System (Radio) —...
  • Page 278 276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side TUNE/ INFO Button SCROLL control knob to set the minutes. The minutes Press the INFO button for an RDS station (one with call will begin to blink. letters displayed).
  • Page 279 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL exit setting tone, balance, and fade. control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the MUSIC TYPE Button mid-range tones.
  • Page 280 278 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 16-Digit Character 16-Digit Character Program Type Program Type Display Display Classical Classicl Religious Talk Rel Talk Classic Rock Cls Rock Rock Rock College College Soft Soft Country Country Soft Rock Soft Rck Foreign Language Language Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B Information...
  • Page 281 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type SET/RND Button — To Set the Pushbutton (Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be Memory exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory, press the SET/RND SETUP Button...
  • Page 282: Operation Instructions - Cd Mode For Cd And Mp3 Audio Play

    280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 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 283 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 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 284: Notes On Playing Mp3 Files

    282 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RW/FF Notes On Playing MP3 Files Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will The radio can play MP3 files; however, acceptable MP3 begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or file recording media and formats are limited.
  • Page 285 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 283 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 286 284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not VBR bit rates. supported. Playback of MP3 Files Sampling MPEG Frequency Bit Rate (kbps) When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the Specification (kHz)
  • Page 287: List Button (Cd Mode For Mp3 Play)

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 285 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 288: Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped

    286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 289 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 287 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 290 288 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 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 291 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 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 292: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control - If Equipped

    290 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this channel Buttons 1 - 6 and press and release that button. If a button is not These buttons tune the radio to the channels that you selected within five seconds after pressing the SET but- commit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations).
  • Page 293: Connecting The Ipod® Or External Usb Device

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 291 NOTE: • If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate Uconnect® Multimedia radio User’s Manual for iPod® or external USB device support capability. • Connecting an iPod® or consumer electronic audio device to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate, plays media, but does not use the iPod®...
  • Page 294: Using This Feature

    292 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 295 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 293 • 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 VR list, or press the VR button and say Next or Previous button and say Next Track.
  • Page 296: List Or Browse Mode

    294 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • 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.
  • Page 297 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 295 • Preset 2 – Artists device, then follow the same steps to go to the desired track in that list. Not all iPod® or external USB device • Preset 3 – Albums sub-menu levels are available on this system. •...
  • Page 298: Bluetooth Streaming Audio (Btsa)

    296 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 299: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297 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 300: Radio Operation

    298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pressing the center button will make the radio switch CD Player between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/ Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next CD/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 301: Cd/Dvd Disc Maintenance

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 299 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 302: Climate Controls

    300 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Heating And Air Conditioning The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. Manual Temperature Control The Manual Temperature Controls consist of a series of outer rotary dials and inner push knobs.
  • Page 303 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 301 Blower Control Temperature Control Rotate this control to regulate the Rotate this control to regulate the tem- amount of air forced through the ven- perature of the air inside the passenger tilation system in any mode. The compartment.
  • Page 304 302 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Bi-Level Mode Control (Air Direction) Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. Rotate this control to choose from sev- NOTE: For all settings, except full cold or full hot, there eral patterns of air distribution. You is a difference in temperature between the upper and can select either a primary mode as lower outlets.
  • Page 305 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 • Defrost • Recirculation Control Air is directed through the windshield and side Pressing the Recirculation Control button will window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- put the system in recirculation mode. This can mum blower and temperature settings for best wind- be used when outside conditions such as shield and side window defrosting.
  • Page 306: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped

    304 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fogging NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engage when the recirculation button is pressed and the mode until the engine has been running for about 10 seconds. control is set to panel or panel / floor.
  • Page 307 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 NOTE: The AUTO position performs best for front seat occupants only. 2. Dial in the temperature you would like the system to maintain by ro- tating the Temperature Control knob. Once the comfort level is se- lected, the system will maintain that level automatically using the heating system.
  • Page 308 306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The recommended setting for maximum comfort for the Blower Control average person is 72°F (22°C); however, this may vary. For full automatic operation or for NOTE: automatic blower operation, turn the knob to the AUTO position. In manual •...
  • Page 309 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 307...
  • Page 310 308 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Floor The operator can override the AUTO mode setting to change airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Control Air is directed through the floor outlets with a knob (on the right) to one of the following positions. small amount flowing through the defrost and •...
  • Page 311 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 309 • 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 312: Operating Tips

    310 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, you can Summer Operation temporarily put the system into Recirculation Mode by The engine cooling system must be protected with a pressing the Recirculation button. However, under cer- high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corro- tain conditions, while in Automatic Mode, the system is sion protection and to protect against engine overheating.
  • Page 313 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 311 adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility Outside Air Intake of compressor damage when the system is started again. Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves Window Fogging collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly removed...
  • Page 314 312 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions...
  • Page 315: Starting And Operating

    STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Five–Speed Manual Transmission ..321 STARTING PROCEDURES ....318 ▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ..318 ▫...
  • Page 316 314 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOSTICK® ......339 POWER STEERING .....353 ▫...
  • Page 317 STARTING AND OPERATING 315 ▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ▫ Summer Or Three Season Tires – If Equipped. .388 ESC OFF Indicator Light ....371 ▫...
  • Page 318 316 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ... . .410 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) ..... . .396 ADDING FUEL .
  • Page 319 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 ▫ Towing Requirements ....420 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ....428 ▫...
  • Page 320: Starting Procedures

    318 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 321: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 319 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. Depress the not require pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 322: Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or −29°C)

    320 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 323: Engine Block Heater - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 321 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 324 322 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 325: Recommended Shift Speeds

    STARTING AND OPERATING 323 For most city driving, you will find it easier to use only Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has come to a the lower gears. For steady highway driving with light complete stop. accelerations, fifth gear is recommended. NOTE: During cold weather, until the transmission lu- Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, bricant is warm, you may experience slightly higher shift...
  • Page 326: Downshifting

    324 STARTING AND OPERATING Downshifting When turning a corner or driving up a steep grade, downshift early so that the engine will not be overbur- Proper downshifting will improve fuel economy and dened. prolong engine life. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! CAUTION! If you skip a gear while downshifting or downshift...
  • Page 327 STARTING AND OPERATING 325 NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal while WARNING! (Continued) shifting out of PARK. • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or WARNING! others could be seriously or fatally injured.
  • Page 328: Key Ignition Park Interlock

    326 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 LOCK Six-Speed Automatic Transmission —...
  • Page 329 STARTING AND OPERATING 327 Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the PARK (P) 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 330 328 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 331 STARTING AND OPERATING 329 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 332 330 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 333 STARTING AND OPERATING 331 DRIVE (D) 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 334 332 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 335 STARTING AND OPERATING 333 • The transmission fluid has reached an adequate tem- 6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will return to normal perature. operation. • The engine coolant has reached an adequate tempera- NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom- ture.
  • Page 336: Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission (Cvt) - If Equipped

    334 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 337 STARTING AND OPERATING 335 Gear Ranges the transmission locking mechanism may make it diffi- cult to move the shift lever out of PARK. As an added DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a NEUTRAL into another gear range.
  • Page 338 336 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 339 STARTING AND OPERATING 337 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 340 338 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 341: Autostick

    STARTING AND OPERATING 339 DRIVE (D) slow slightly until the transmission cools down enough to allow a return to the requested speed. This is done to This range should be used for most city and highway prevent transmission damage due to overheating. If the driving.
  • Page 342 340 STARTING AND OPERATING improve overall vehicle performance. This system can also condition would result. It will remain in the selected gear provide you with more control during passing, city driving, until another upshift or downshift is chosen, except as cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, trailer towing, described below: and many other situations.
  • Page 343: Autostick® (Cvt) - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 341 • If a requested downshift would cause the engine to WARNING! overspeed, that shift will not occur. Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a • Avoid using speed control when AutoStick® is en- slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their gaged.
  • Page 344 342 STARTING AND OPERATING • The transmission will automatically upshift when nec- Operation essary to prevent engine over-speed. NOTE: AutoStick® is not available until the CVT warms • The transmission will automatically downshift as the up in cold weather. vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging) and will When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, AutoStick®...
  • Page 345: Four-Wheel Drive Operation - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 343 To disengage AutoStick® mode, hold the shift lever to the right (+) until “D” is once again displayed in the instru- ment cluster. You can shift in or out of the AutoStick® mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 346: On-Road Driving Tips

    344 STARTING AND OPERATING cluster. This can be done on the fly, at any vehicle speed. low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfacto- To deactivate, simply pull on the switch one more time. rily in off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp The “4WD Indicator Light”...
  • Page 347: When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The 4Wd Lock Lever Engaged

    STARTING AND OPERATING 345 safe and what is not. When on a trail, you should always When To Use Low (L Off-Road) With The 4WD be looking ahead for surface obstacles and changes in Lock Lever Engaged terrain. The key is to plan your future driving route while When driving off-road, shift into low (L Off-Road) and remembering what you are currently driving over.
  • Page 348: Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand

    346 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand CAUTION! There is a drastic reduction in traction when driving in On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at high snow, mud or sand. The vehicle will be less responsive to engine RPM’s or vehicle speeds because engine brak- steering, acceleration and braking inputs.
  • Page 349: Hill Climbing

    STARTING AND OPERATING 347 Sand CAUTION! Soft sand is very difficult to travel through with full tire Reduced tire pressures may cause tire unseating and pressure. When crossing soft sandy spots in a trail total loss of air pressure. To reduce the risk of tire maintain your vehicle’s momentum and do not stop.
  • Page 350 348 STARTING AND OPERATING Before Climbing A Steep Hill the front end begins to bounce, ease off the throttle slightly to bring all four tires back on the ground. As you As you approach a hill consider its grade or steepness. approach the crest of the hill, ease off the throttle and Determine if it is too steep.
  • Page 351 STARTING AND OPERATING 349 Driving Down Hill Driving Across An Incline Before driving down a steep hill you need to determine if If at all possible avoid driving across an incline. If it is it is too steep for a safe descent. What is the surface necessary, know your vehicle’s abilities.
  • Page 352: Driving Through Water

    350 STARTING AND OPERATING and hill descent braking to control the descent and apply be attempted when necessary in a safe responsible man- your brakes if necessary, but do not allow the tires to lock. ner. You should only drive through areas which are designated and approved.
  • Page 353 STARTING AND OPERATING 351 soft bottoms, the vehicle will sink in, effectively increas- CAUTION! ing the water level on the vehicle. Be sure to consider this when determining the depth and the ability to safely Water ingestion into the transaxle, transfer case, cross.
  • Page 354: After Driving Off-Road

    352 STARTING AND OPERATING • Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on CAUTION! the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and sus- pension. Retighten them, if required, and torque to the Muddy waters can reduce the cooling system effec- values specified in the Service Manual. tiveness by depositing debris onto the radiator.
  • Page 355: Power Steering

    STARTING AND OPERATING 353 POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability excessive wear or unpredictable braking. You might not in tight spaces.
  • Page 356: Power Steering Fluid Check

    354 STARTING AND OPERATING • Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power steer- Power Steering Fluid Check ing pump may make noise for a short amount of time. Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering service interval is not required.
  • Page 357: Parking Brake

    STARTING AND OPERATING 355 The parking brake lever is located in the center console. WARNING! To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and slightly, press the center button, then lower the lever with the engine off to prevent injury from moving completely.
  • Page 358 356 STARTING AND OPERATING When the parking brake is applied with the ignition difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The parking switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in brake should always be applied whenever the driver is the instrument cluster will illuminate.
  • Page 359: Brake System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 357 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with in a location accessible to children. A child could the parking brake released, a brake system malfunc- operate power windows, other controls, or move tion is indicated.
  • Page 360: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)

    358 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and Driving a vehicle with the “Brake Warning Light” on is possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or dangerous. A significant decrease in braking perfor- riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally mance or vehicle stability during braking may occur.
  • Page 361 STARTING AND OPERATING 359 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must • Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or Pumping makes the stopping distance longer.
  • Page 362 360 STARTING AND OPERATING If the “ABS Warning Light” is on, the brake system ABS is activated during braking under certain road or should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in- benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the “ABS Warning Light” clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to debris, or panic stops.
  • Page 363: Electronic Brake Control System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 361 (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 364: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    362 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction Control System (TCS) WARNING! This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of • Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will diminish the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine Pumping makes the stopping distance longer.
  • Page 365: Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 363 system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- WARNING! (Continued) ing the rate and amount of brake application and then • The BAS cannot prevent collisions, including those applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on reduce braking distances.
  • Page 366: Hill Descent Control (Hdc) - If Equipped

    364 STARTING AND OPERATING engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will WARNING! occur. ERM will only intervene during very severe or evasive driving maneuvers. Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- tions and driving conditions, influence the chance ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
  • Page 367 STARTING AND OPERATING 365 or REVERSE. Refer to “Safe Off-Road Driving” in “Start- normal. When either the brake or the accelerator is ing and Operating” for further information. released, HDC will control the vehicle back to the origi- nal set speed. When HDC is properly enabled, the “Hill Decent Control Light”...
  • Page 368: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)

    366 STARTING AND OPERATING • Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e., Hill Start Assist (HSA) vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle back- The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when ing uphill is in REVERSE gear). starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill.
  • Page 369 STARTING AND OPERATING 367 “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un- 7. Press the “ESC Off” switch (located in the lower derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- switch bank below the climate controls) four times tion. within 20 seconds. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”...
  • Page 370: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    368 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 371 STARTING AND OPERATING 369 ESC Operating Modes Indicator Light will be illuminated. All other stability features of ESC function normally. This mode is intended The ESC system has three available operating modes for to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand or gravel four–wheel drive equipped vehicles and two available conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would nor- operating modes for two–wheel drive equipped vehicles.
  • Page 372 370 STARTING AND OPERATING appear in the odometer. Press and release the Trip WARNING! Odometer button located on the instrument cluster to clear this message. When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality of ESC (except for the limited slip feature described in In this mode, ESC and TCS, except for the “limited slip”...
  • Page 373: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light

    STARTING AND OPERATING 371 NOTE: The “ESC OFF” message will display and an ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And audible chime will sound when the shift lever is placed ESC OFF Indicator Light into the PARK position from any other position, and then moved out of the PARK position.
  • Page 374 372 STARTING AND OPERATING • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESC Activation/ Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac- when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that throttle as possible.
  • Page 375: Tire Safety Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 373 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: Tire Markings • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
  • Page 376 374 STARTING AND OPERATING • Temporary spare tires are designed for temporary • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design emergency use only. Temporary high pressure com- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded pact spare tires have the letter “T” or “S” molded into into the sidewall.
  • Page 377 STARTING AND OPERATING 375 EXAMPLE: R = Construction code — R means radial construction — D means diagonal or bias construction 15 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol —...
  • Page 378: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    376 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Load Identification: ..blank..= Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire Extra Load (XL) = Extra load (or reinforced) tire Light Load (LL) = Light load tire C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load—...
  • Page 379 STARTING AND OPERATING 377 EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT = Department of Transportation — This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA = Code representing the tire manufacturing location (two digits) L9 = Code representing the tire size (two digits) ABCD = Code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits)
  • Page 380: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    378 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 Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
  • Page 381: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    STARTING AND OPERATING 379 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. B-Pillar Location for Tire And Loading Information Placard...
  • Page 382 380 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) Number of people that can be carried in the ve- hicle. 2) Total weight your vehicle can carry. 3) Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4) Told tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.
  • Page 383 STARTING AND OPERATING 381 NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. axles must not be exceeded. For further information on 3.
  • Page 384 382 STARTING AND OPERATING • For the following example, the combined weight of 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs manual to determine how this reduces the available (392 kg).
  • Page 385 STARTING AND OPERATING 383...
  • Page 386: Tires - General Information

    384 STARTING AND OPERATING Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
  • Page 387: Tire Inflation Pressures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 385 stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of WARNING! (Continued) sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering. • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle NOTE: to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
  • Page 388: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation

    386 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.
  • Page 389: Radial Ply Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 387 loading may be required for high-speed vehicle opera- Radial Ply Tires tion. Refer to your authorized tire or original equipment vehicle dealer for recommended safe operating speeds, WARNING! loading and cold tire inflation pressures. Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle WARNING! poorly.
  • Page 390: All Season Tires - If Equipped

    388 STARTING AND OPERATING Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and on ice. Summer tires will not contain the all season additional information. designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use summer tires only in sets of four; failure to Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme-...
  • Page 391: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 389 original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. tire inflation pressures. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be...
  • Page 392: Full Size Spare - If Equipped

    390 STARTING AND OPERATING Do not install more than one compact spare tire and spare tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as wheel on the vehicle at any given time. your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the WARNING! first opportunity.
  • Page 393: Tire Spinning

    STARTING AND OPERATING 391 Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In WARNING! Emergencies” for further information. Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In- WARNING! stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
  • Page 394: Tread Wear Indicators

    392 STARTING AND OPERATING Tread Wear Indicators These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the to help you in determining when your tires should be tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.
  • Page 395: Replacement Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 393 Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for WARNING! the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six equipment tire sidewall.
  • Page 396: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)

    394 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
  • Page 397: Tire Rotation Recommendations

    STARTING AND OPERATING 395 Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper CAUTION! maintenance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are performed.
  • Page 398: Tire Pressure Monitoring

    396 STARTING AND OPERATING The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (7.0 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on “cold inflation tire pressure”.
  • Page 399 STARTING AND OPERATING 397 The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn ON the Tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light. Driving the vehicle off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately 27 cold placard pressure.
  • Page 400 398 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care • The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance or to provide warning of a tire failure equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and or condition.
  • Page 401: Base System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 399 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light the tire. Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings Base System The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi- nate in the instrument cluster, a LOW TIRE message will...
  • Page 402 400 STARTING AND OPERATING Check TPMS Warnings 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system wheel and tire assembly.
  • Page 403: Premium System - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 401 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will Premium System – If Equipped sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel rim will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev- solid.
  • Page 404 402 STARTING AND OPERATING • Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages, which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi- nate in the instrument cluster and an audible chime will be activated when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low.
  • Page 405 STARTING AND OPERATING 403 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 infor- mation.
  • Page 406 404 STARTING AND OPERATING If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, The EVIC will also display a SERVICE TPM SYSTEM providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault message for a minimum of five seconds when a system no longer exists, the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is Light will no longer flash, the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM...
  • Page 407 STARTING AND OPERATING 405 2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warn- sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light ing limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light...
  • Page 408: General Information

    406 STARTING AND OPERATING General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 2.0L And 2.4L Engine RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This engine is designed to meet all emis- •...
  • Page 409: Reformulated Gasoline

    STARTING AND OPERATING 407 Over 40 auto manufacturers worldwide have issued and Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World- Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel properties genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance, may be used in your vehicle.
  • Page 410: E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles

    408 STARTING AND OPERATING • Disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles engine controller memory. Non-Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) is compatible with gasoline containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher etha- More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged nol content may void the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 411: Materials Added To Fuel

    STARTING AND OPERATING 409 Materials Added To Fuel CAUTION! (Continued) All gasoline sold in the United States is required to • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to detergents or other additives is not needed under normal overheat.
  • Page 412: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    410 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- WARNING! tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon conditions repaired promptly.
  • Page 413 STARTING AND OPERATING 411 After removing the gas cap, place the gas cap tether cable CAUTION! over a hook on the inside of the fuel door. This keeps the • Damage to the fuel system or emission control gas cap suspended away from and protects the vehicle’s surface.
  • Page 414: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    412 STARTING AND OPERATING • If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL will WARNING! (Continued) come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is the vehicle is refueled.
  • Page 415: Vehicle Loading

    STARTING AND OPERATING 413 VEHICLE LOADING The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar.
  • Page 416 414 STARTING AND OPERATING Inflation Pressure The best way to figure out the total weight of your vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for operation.
  • Page 417: Trailer Towing

    STARTING AND OPERATING 415 Common Towing Definitions CAUTION! The following trailer towing related definitions will assist Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the you in understanding the following information: GVWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) it can change the way your vehicle handles.
  • Page 418 416 STARTING AND OPERATING measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a WARNING! vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale. It is important that you do not exceed the maximum front or rear GAWR.
  • Page 419 STARTING AND OPERATING 417 Trailer Sway Control tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s). When used in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions, it pro- The trailer sway control is a telescoping link that can be vides for a more level ride, offering more consistent installed between the hitch receiver and the trailer tongue steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing that typically provides adjustable friction associated with...
  • Page 420: Trailer Hitch Classification

    418 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions WARNING! (Continued) Class Max. Trailer Hitch • Weight Distributing Systems may not be compatible Industry Standards with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitch Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational Vehicle dealer for additional information.
  • Page 421: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 419 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Maximum GTW Maximum Tongue Wt. Engine/Transmission Frontal Area (Gross Trailer Wt.) (See Note) 2.0L Auto/Man 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (450 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg)
  • Page 422: Towing Requirements

    420 STARTING AND OPERATING which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer. Consider the following items when computing the Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: many trailer collisions.
  • Page 423 STARTING AND OPERATING 421 CAUTION! WARNING! • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles Improper towing can lead to a collision. Follow these (805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle guidelines to make your trailer towing as safe as or other parts could be damaged.
  • Page 424 422 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Safety chains must always be used between your • Total weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to vehicle and the trailer such that the following four the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch.
  • Page 425 STARTING AND OPERATING 423 “Tires – General Information” in “Starting and Oper- Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes ating” for proper tire inflation procedures. • Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or • Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres- vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
  • Page 426 424 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) • Towing any trailer will increase your stopping If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) distance. When towing you should allow for addi- loaded, it should have its own brakes and they tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle should be of adequate capacity.
  • Page 427 STARTING AND OPERATING 425 The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. Refer to the following illustrations. Seven-Pin Connector 1 — Battery 5 — Ground 2 — Backup Lamps 6 —...
  • Page 428: Towing Tips

    426 STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips NOTE: Using a lower gear ratio while operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions, will improve Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, performance and extend transmission life by reducing and backing up the trailer in an area located away from excessive shifting and heat buildup.
  • Page 429 STARTING AND OPERATING 427 To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous Cooling System driving at high RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as necessary To reduce potential for engine and transmission over- to avoid extended driving at high RPM. Return to a heating, take the following actions: higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and road City Driving...
  • Page 430: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    428 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 431: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Preparations For Jacking ....436 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...431 ▫...
  • Page 432 430 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ....458 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE...464 ▫ With Ignition Key .....465 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .
  • Page 433: Hazard Warning Flashers

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 431 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 climate controls. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. •...
  • Page 434: Automatic Transmission Overheating

    432 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 435: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 433 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles. Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a properly calibrated torque wrench.
  • Page 436: Jacking And Tire Changing

    434 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each WARNING! nut/bolt has been tightened twice. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
  • Page 437: Jack Location

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 435 WARNING! (Continued) • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
  • Page 438: Preparations For Jacking

    436 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or example, if changing the right front slippery areas.
  • Page 439: Jacking Instructions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 437 Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a...
  • Page 440 438 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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. NOTE: The jack handle attaches to the side of the jack Jack Warning Label with two attachment points.
  • Page 441 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 439 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 442 440 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Locations Front Jacking Location CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated.
  • Page 443 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 441 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 444 442 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 445 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 443 8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is WARNING! free. Release the parking brake. Reassemble the lug wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel tire area.
  • Page 446: Road Tire Installation

    444 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately. 10. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure as required.
  • Page 447 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 445 3. Install the five wheel lug nuts with the cone shaped Vehicles Without Wheel Covers end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. lug nuts. 2.
  • Page 448: Tirefit Kit - If Equipped

    446 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel. TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED Small punctures up to 1/4 in (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT.
  • Page 449 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 447 4. Power Button Selecting Sealant Mode 5. Mode Select Knob Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to this position to inject the TIREFIT Sealant 6. Sealant Hose (Clear) and to inflate the tire. Use the Sealant 7.
  • Page 450: Tirefit Usage Precautions

    448 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT Usage Precautions the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly • Using the TIREFIT sealant may cause the Tire Pressure discarded. Monitoring System (TPMS) to become inoperable. It is •...
  • Page 451 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 449 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Keep TIREFIT away from open flames or heat • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the source. vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the •...
  • Page 452: Sealing A Tire With Tirefit

    450 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the deflated WARNING! (Continued) tire) is in a position that is near to the ground. This will • TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex. In case of an allow the TIREFIT Hoses (6) and (7) to reach the valve allergic reaction or rash, consult a physician immedi- stem and keep the TIREFIT kit flat on the ground.
  • Page 453 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 451 3. Place the TIREFIT kit flat on the ground next to the NOTE: Manual transmission vehicles must have the deflated tire. parking brake engaged and the shift lever in NEUTRAL. • After pressing the Power Button (4), the sealant (white 4.
  • Page 454 452 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Connect the Power Plug (8) to a different 12 Volt 1. Continue to operate the pump until sealant is no power outlet in your vehicle or another vehicle, if longer flowing through hose (typically takes 30 - 70 available.
  • Page 455 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 453 NOTE: If the tire becomes over-inflated, press the Defla- CAUTION! tion Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recom- • The metal end fitting from Power Plug (8) may get mended inflation pressure before continuing. hot after use, so it should be handled carefully.
  • Page 456 454 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and WARNING! screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve stem. TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using 4.
  • Page 457 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 455 2. Disconnect the TIREFIT kit from the valve stem, (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement: reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from 12 1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color). Volt outlet.
  • Page 458: Jump-Starting Procedures

    456 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end CAUTION! of the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its storage area (located on the bottom of the air pump). Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater 7.
  • Page 459 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 457 Air Intake Finger Screws Positive Battery Post...
  • Page 460: Jump-Starting Procedure

    458 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 461 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 459 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper CAUTION! cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery Failure to follow these procedures could result in and the fuel injection system.
  • Page 462 460 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle the reverse sequence: you should have the battery and charging system in- spected at your authorized dealer. 6.
  • Page 463: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 461 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE CAUTION! If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the steering transmission overheating and failure.
  • Page 464: Shift Lever Override

    462 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi- • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for tween DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drive- ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near...
  • Page 465 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 463 5. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 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.
  • Page 466: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    464 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. Towing Wheels OFF the Manual Transmission Automatic Transmis- Automatic Transmis- Condition Ground sion (FWD Only) sion 4WD Flat Tow NONE If transmission is...
  • Page 467: With Ignition Key

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 465 With Ignition Key Front Wheel Drive (FWD) models may also be towed (under the same limitations shown above) with the rear Automatic Transmission wheels elevated. • Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles can be towed with the front wheels elevated, or on a flatbed truck (all four CAUTION! wheels OFF the ground).
  • Page 468 466 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • FWD vehicles can be towed with the front wheels CAUTION! elevated. DO NOT use sling-type equipment when towing. • FWD or 4WD vehicles can be towed on a flatbed truck When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not (all wheels OFF the ground).
  • Page 469: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Oil Filter ..... .478 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L ..469 ▫...
  • Page 470 468 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) – If REPLACEMENT BULBS ....515 Equipped ......496 BULB REPLACEMENT .
  • Page 471: Engine Compartment - 2.0L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 469 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 472: Engine Compartment - 2.4L

    470 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 473: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
  • Page 474: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE persists, the message will appear the next time the serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace- vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
  • Page 475: Replacement Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473 3. 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 476: Maintenance Procedures

    474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE available which include detailed service information for MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before The pages that follow contain the required maintenance attempting any procedure yourself. services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle.
  • Page 477: Engine Oil

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level CAUTION! (Continued) before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will that protect the performance and durability of your give you an incorrect reading.
  • Page 478 476 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 479 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477 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 480: Engine Oil Filter

    478 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 481: Maintenance-Free Battery

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479 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 482: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE of the condenser fins and a performance test. Drive belt CAUTION! tension should also be checked at this time. • It is essential when replacing the cables on the CAUTION! battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning the negative post.
  • Page 483 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481 Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- WARNING! ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants service be performed by authorized dealer or other service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment. approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system.
  • Page 484 482 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind the glove box. Perform the following procedure to re- place the filter: 1. Open the glove compartment and remove all contents. 2. Push in on the sides of the glove compartment and lower the door.
  • Page 485: Body Lubrication

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483 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 486: Adding Washer Fluid

    484 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 487: Exhaust System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 485 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 488 486 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 489: Cooling System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487 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 490 488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Coolant Checks Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains months (before the onset of freezing weather, where visible sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and applicable).
  • Page 491 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 489 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 492 490 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE you use the same engine coolant (OAT coolant conform- (antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water ing to MS-12106) throughout the life of your vehicle. will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system. Please review these recommendations for using Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-...
  • Page 493 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491 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 494 492 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 495: Brake System

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493 • 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 496 494 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 497 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495 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 498: Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) - If

    496 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) – If CAUTION! (Continued) Equipped in transmission shift quality, and will require more Selection Of Lubricant (Six-Speed Transmission) frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this section for It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to fluid specifications.
  • Page 499 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497 CAUTION! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as er’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- transmission shift quality and/or torque converter nents.
  • Page 500: Automatic Transmission (Cvt) - If Equipped

    498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If Equipped CAUTION! Selection Of Lubricant (CVT) If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam- ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
  • Page 501 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 499 use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid leaks. Avoid CAUTION! using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect • Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission seals. as the chemicals can damage your transmission CAUTION! components.
  • Page 502: Manual Transmission - If Equipped

    500 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE your authorized dealer immediately to have the trans- Manual Transmission – If Equipped mission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle with Lubricant Selection an improper fluid level can cause severe transmission Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission damage.
  • Page 503: Rear Drive Assembly (Rda) - Awd/4Wd Models Only

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501 NOTE: If contaminated with water, the fluid should be Frequency Of Fluid Change changed immediately. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper maintenance intervals. Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD/4WD Models Only Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – AWD/4WD Models Only Lubricant Selection Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission...
  • Page 504: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

    502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Frequency Of Fluid Change The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper resistance built into your vehicle. maintenance intervals. What Causes Corrosion? Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion...
  • Page 505 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 503 Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials hicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild such as steel wool or scouring powder that will car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with scratch metal and painted surfaces.
  • Page 506 504 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel And Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner.
  • Page 507 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505 Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Interior Care Equipped Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- carpeting. ner: Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. •...
  • Page 508 506 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and WARNING! reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. lowed by rinsing.
  • Page 509 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 507 When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are directly on the mirror.
  • Page 510: Fuses

    508 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the WARNING! buckles do not work properly. If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an autho- FUSES rized dealer. WARNING! WARNING! • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap- If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air bag propriate replacement fuse with the same amp system, braking system), power unit systems (engine...
  • Page 511 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509 Cavity Cartridge Mini-Fuse Descrip- Fuse tion 15 Amp Lt AWD/ Blue 4WD Con- trol Mod- ule – If Equipped 10 Amp Rear Cen- ter Brake Light Switch 10 Amp Ignition Integrated Power Module Switch/ Cavity Cartridge Mini-Fuse Descrip- Occupant...
  • Page 512 510 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini-Fuse Descrip- Cavity Cartridge Mini-Fuse Descrip- Fuse tion Fuse tion 20 Amp Trailer Tow 40 Amp Power Yellow – If Green Seats Equipped 20 Amp Power 10 Amp Power Yellow Locks/ Mirror/ Interior Steering Lighting Control 15 Amp Lt...
  • Page 513 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511 Cavity Cartridge Mini-Fuse Descrip- Cavity Cartridge Mini-Fuse Descrip- Fuse tion Fuse tion 10 Amp Instrument 20 Amp Radio Am- Cluster Yellow plifiers 40 Amp Radiator 15 Amp Lt Radio Green Blue 15 Amp Lt Dome 10 Amp Intrusion Blue Lamp/...
  • Page 514 512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini-Fuse Descrip- Cavity Cartridge Mini-Fuse Descrip- Fuse tion Fuse tion 15 Amp Lt Power Sun- 10 Amp Airbag Blue roof – If Control Equipped Module/ Occupant 10 Amp Heated Classifica- Mirror – If tion Mod- Equipped 15 Amp Lt Auto Shut-...
  • Page 515 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513 Cavity Cartridge Mini-Fuse Descrip- Cavity Cartridge Mini-Fuse Descrip- Fuse tion Fuse tion 30 Amp Auto Shut- 30 Amp Headlamp/ Pink down Re- Pink Washer Control/ Smart 10 Amp J1962 Glass – If Conn/ Equipped Powertrain Control 25 Amp Diesel Fuel Module...
  • Page 516: Vehicle Storage

    514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution CAUTION! Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw). • When installing the IPM cover, it is important to • Or disconnect the negative cable from the battery. ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully •...
  • Page 517: Replacement Bulbs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515 REPLACEMENT BULBS Bulb Number Daytime Running Light 3157K Interior Bulbs (DRL) Bulb Number Front Park/Turn Signal 7444NA Front Header Lamp T578 Lamp Center Dome Lamp T578 Front Side Marker Lamp Rear Cargo Lamp/ 8–A35LFAA Front Fog Lamp H11LL Flashlight Center High Mounted...
  • Page 518: Bulb Replacement

    516 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT NOTE: These are halogen bulbs. Take care not to touch the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingers NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- could cause excessive heat buildup which reduces bulb spheric conditions.
  • Page 519: Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 517 Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp License Lamps 1. Remove the two push-pins from the taillamp housing. 1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of the snap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate. 2.
  • Page 520: Fluid Capacities

    518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 521: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519 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 522: Chassis

    520 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission (CVT) – If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR® CVTF+4® Continu- ously Variable Transmission Fluid. Automatic Transmission (Six-Speed) - If Equipped We recommend you use SK Energy ATF SP-4 Transmis- sion Fluid.
  • Page 523: Maintenance Schedules

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....523 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .522...
  • Page 524 522 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 525 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 523 • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil master cylinder, power steering and fill as needed Change Indicator System: • Check function of all interior and exterior lights •...
  • Page 526 524 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 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. Inspect brake linings, replace if necessary. Check park brake function, adjust if necessary Additional Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter.
  • Page 527 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 525 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid. Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
  • Page 528 526 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: 2 Or Kilometers: Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (six-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 trailer towing.
  • Page 529 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 527 ** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply. 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 531: 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 ..... . .531 Impaired (TDD/TTY).
  • Page 532 530 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .537 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....537 ▫...
  • Page 533: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 531 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 534: Chrysler Group Llc Customer Center

    532 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE • Authorized dealer name facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) correctly and in a timely manner. • Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center dealer service manager first.
  • Page 535: In Mexico Contact

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 533 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 536: Warranty Information

    534 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 537: Mopar® Parts

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 535 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 538: Publication Order Forms

    536 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 539 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 537 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 540 538 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- WARNING! sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law. The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not WARNING! include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or...
  • Page 541 INDEX...
  • Page 542 540 INDEX ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ....358 Air Pressure, Tires......385 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .
  • Page 543 INDEX 541 Automatic Transmission ....324 Master Cylinder ......493 Fluid and Filter Changes .
  • Page 544 542 INDEX Cargo Compartment ..... . .201 Cleaning Light ....... .201 Wheels .
  • Page 545 INDEX 543 Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...490 Defroster, Windshield ..... .100 Cooling System.
  • Page 546 544 INDEX Electronic Brake Control System ....361 Cooling ......487 Anti-Lock Brake System .
  • Page 547 INDEX 545 Air Conditioning ......311 Four-Way Hazard Flasher ....431 Engine Oil .
  • Page 548 546 INDEX Tank Capacity ......518 Gross Axle Weight Rating ....416 Fueling .
  • Page 549 INDEX 547 Hill Start Assist......366 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)... . .172 Hitches Introduction .
  • Page 550 548 INDEX Latches ....... .102 Dimmer Switch, Headlight ....164 Hood .
  • Page 551 INDEX 549 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ....19 Lumbar Support ......154 Service .
  • Page 552 550 INDEX Automatic Dimming .....109 Trip ....... . .223 Electric Powered .
  • Page 553 INDEX 551 Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ... . .5 Sunroof ......189 Overheating, Engine .
  • Page 554 552 INDEX Rearview Mirrors ......108 Reporting Safety Defects ....535 Rear Window Defroster .
  • Page 555 INDEX 553 Adjustable Shoulder Belt ....49 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)....18 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .
  • Page 556 554 INDEX Speedometer......217 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..62 Starting .
  • Page 557 INDEX 555 Compact Spare ......389 Tread Wear Indicators ....392 General Information .
  • Page 558 556 INDEX Trailer Weight ......419 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector ..290 Transaxle Universal Transmitter .
  • Page 559 INDEX 557 Washer Windows ....... .36 Adding Fluid ......484 Power .
  • Page 561 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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